For this episode of “Great Minds Think a Lot” series, we interviewed Rick Coughlin, owner of Grove Studios, a rehearsal studio and creative space for artists and aspiring musicians in Ypsilanti. We spoke on the origins of and plans for the studio, Coughlin’s artistry roots, and his appreciation for…
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Good times are always on tap in the Ann Arbor area! The Ann Arbor Area Craft Pass is a mobile passport leading you on a self-guided tour of our local craft breweries and distilleries. The pass is FREE and will steer you to the best beverage artisans around the county. Get exclusive deals, enjoy…
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Ann Arbor was founded in 1825 and is said to be named after the two founders’ wives, both called Ann, and for the stands of bur oak in the 640 acres of land they purchased. Over the decades businesses have come and gone, but several have stood the test of time. These historic businesses are…
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Getting ready to tie the knot? Hosting your nuptials in the Ann Arbor area offers brides and grooms a vast variety of exciting options to choose from. All the amenities of a large city, with a small-town sensibility. Ann Arbor is a bold, vibrant town that provides the perfect backdrop for your…
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Time to start checking off boxes on that gift-shopping list! With the holidays just around the corner, shop retail locally this year and show your love for small businesses. Here in Ypsilanti, you’ll find quality products and gifts for your loved ones to enjoy while feeling good knowing that your…
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Retail shops are reopening slowly and safely around the Ypsilanti area with new safety precautions and guidelines recommended by the CDC on social distancing. Shops are adapting to this new normal by limiting the amount of guests in a store. Some have implemented extra restrictions to help keep…
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Downtown Ann Arbor is known for its unique retail shops. It's the perfect place to find that ideal gift, unique souvenirs, or an original finishing touch for your home, wardrobe, or pantry. Each one of our four downtown districts have their own distinctive style. Learn more about each of the…
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If you didn’t already have enough reasons to support your local Ann Arbor area breweries, this week is American Craft Beer Week®. The Michigan Brewers Guild invites residents around the state to join them in celebration of local brews during May 11-17, 2020, a recognition of small and independent…
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In October 2019, as Khadija B. Wallace’s grandkids candied apples that would be delivered as a “thank you for your business” gift to several clients of Joyful Treats – Wallace’s Ypsilanti-based catering service – the original vision for the company was made manifest. “The idea was, this would be our…
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This profile is the inaugural edition of Destination Ann Arbor’s Great Minds Think a Lot series, highlighting influential leaders in Washtenaw County who make a positive impact within our community. Sean Duval is the kind of person that some would present as evidence that the American Dream is…
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