RETROKIMMER'S 2015 ANN ARBOR ART FAIR PARTY!

This coming Thursday I will be meeting my pals at the bus shuttle @ Pioneer High School to cruise down to the Ann Arbor Art Fair! We always have a blast shopping, taking photos, shooting video, meeting the artists and stopping at our favorite Ann Arbor bars and restaurants! So if you would like to join the festivities email me:

RSVP  RETROKIMMER@GMAIL.COM

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2015 Featured Artist

DYLAN STRZYNSKI

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Dylan Strzynski was born in Flint Michigan in the mid 1970’s but grew up mostly in the woody marine landscape of northern Michigan, blocks from the big lake. He graduated from the University of Michigan School Of Art And Design with a BFA focused on printmaking and sculpture. Today his work, which focuses on landscape and vernacular architecture, addresses concerns about the environment and poverty by telling stories characterized by mystery and subtle humor.

To learn more about Dylan and his work, visit dylanstrzynski.com.

MICHIGAN THEATER : PERFECT ESCAPE FROM ART FAIR HEAT AND CROWDS!

Beat the Art Fair Heat (or Rain) at the Michigan Theater

Beer, brats, daily organ concerts on tap for July 15-18

Ann Arbor, Mich. – Once again, the historic Michigan Theater will become a refreshing entertainment oasis during the Ann Arbor Art Fairs on Wednesday, July 15 through Saturday, July 18.

Visitors will be treated to FREE organ concerts on the theater’s historic 1927 Barton Pipe organ at 1:30 PM each day. The talented organist line-up includes:

· Wednesday, July 15 Henry Aldridge

· Thursday, July 16 Stephen Warner

· Friday, July 17 Andrew Rogers

· Saturday, July 18 David Hufford

The theater patio will be open from noon – 8 PM on Wednesday through Friday and noon – 6 PM on Saturday for weary fair visitors looking for a cool seat and a bite to eat. Grilled bratwurst and hot dogs, signature Michigan Theater popcorn, soft drinks, and bottled water will be available for purchase, as well as beer and wine for customers with valid ID (no membership needed!). Guests can choose to enjoy their snacks at tables in the air-conditioned Grand Foyer – or, if they prefer to stay outside and people-watch, on patio seating in front of the theater.

Those looking to appreciate a different kind of visual art can pop into any of the theater’s current art house movies...which will play daily after 5 PM. They include:

Amy: The Documentary follows the life of Amy Winehouse, the soulful voiced singer-songwriter who even in her young passing remains one of the biggest music icons in British history. Documentary. 128 minutes. Rated R

The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared: After living a long and colorful life, Allan Karlsson finds himself stuck in a nursing home. On his 100th birthday, he leaps out of a window and begins an unexpected, quirky journey. Based on the internationally best-selling novel by Jonas Jonasson. Adventure/Comedy. 114 minutes. Rated R.

Mr. Holmes: Opens July 17 - In this twist on the world’s most famous detective, Ian McKellen stars as the aging former investigator, who must grapple with the diminishing powers of his mind as he revisits the circumstances of the unsolved case that forced him into retirement. Also stars Laura Linney. Crime/Mystery. 104 minutes. Rated PG.

Visit michtheater.org for a complete schedule and show times.

About the Michigan Theater: Now celebrating its 88th year, the Michigan Theater is Ann Arbor's award-winning non-profit historic center for fine film and performing arts. The Michigan Theater welcomes more than 250,000 visitors each year to its art house films, concerts, lectures, live theater, and special programs such as Sundance Film Festival USA and Cinetopia International Film Festival.

The Michigan Theater also owns and operates the historic State Theater located just up the street at 233 State Street. The Michigan Theater is located in downtown Ann Arbor at 603 East Liberty Street. Visit michtheater.org or call the 24-hour information line at (734) 668-TIME for schedule and ticket information.

ANN ARBOR ART FAIR KICKS OFF WITH TOWNIE PARTY!

What a great night to be in Ann Arbor! My new friend Judy and I hung out at the Townie Pub Party on Campus. Right next to the Awesome Hill Auditorium...behind State St on Thayer. This is the kick off party to open the 2012 Ann Arbor Art Fairs. Ann Arbor actually has 3 Art Fairs running simultaneously. South University, State St/Liberty, and Main St. It is huge.

I saw so many fabulously talented people last night.. My favorite was Miss Hallie age 9. What a talent. Hallie is very clear about the plans for her future.. She is earning money selling her art to fund her tuition for MIT. Brilliant little girl so I thought I share a little of our conversation.. She had me on my toes! LOL

Miss Hallie gifted me with one of her very cool pictures. I chose this beautiful red flower with the black frame. I love red, black, and white. Classic work I think... This piece is on the shelf in the photo above of her booth. Hallie's Dad showing me how Hallie cuts out her images and then adds the details.. He gave the scrap paper and Hallie asked why was I holding that junk...LOL

 

Huge crowd last night enjoying the music. There were many bands playing all kinds of music... We couldn't pass up this darling little girl Jack Russell Terrier... What a doll .. her owner was cute too. LOL Her name is Izzy...I have to say the face painters at this party were FANTASTIC! I saw so many cool faces going by. One little kid was painted like a jaguar! I couldn't catch him for a photo. But these two little princesses liked posing for photos.. Loved them they were so cute..

Ran into my old boss and cohort Mark Loeb at his Mity Icy Italian Ice Booth. He gave me a pineapple Icy and it was so good... It had real pineapple in it.. He will be on the corner of State and N. University so stop by and try one during the Fair... Yum..

Now this was COOL!! Carol Fletcher who worked at Lakewood Elementary when Lesley went there.. Carol had the Reveal Your Artist booth where you could sit down and design a mannequin face/head. There were maqrkers/crayons/tin foil/crafter things for us to use.

Now I am not an artist...my daughter handles that area.. but I did have a good time hanging with Carol and drawing this poor lady above...LOL

Carol Fletcher..loved her pink hair!

ANN ARBOR ART FAIR: LIBERTY AND MAIN STREET

Coolest Cat at the Art Fair....

I bought these gorgeous earrings....

Main St. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cool Pocket Knives

Ann Arbor, Michigan

John Osler from Detroit via New Orleans

John Osler

That face painter was FANTASTIC!

Nature's Expression on William.. this store has the coolest stuff...

Pool Ball Wine Stoppers...(No 8 Ball!!)