Art on the Grand ... It's even grander in 2010!
June 5 - 6
Pre-Glow Night - June 4

Jeff Spade                                                  Steve Brewster               Ron Opfer

Friday Pre-Glow, June 4, 5pm - 8pm 
        Location of Pre-Glow:  Grapes on the Grand Wine & Beer Tent, presented by Bud Light
        Food provided by Cosi

Saturday, June 5, 10am - 7pm
       Grapes on the Grand Wine & Beer Tent, presented by Bud Light, open 10am - 11pm
       Food provided by Cosi at Grapes on the Grand
                                
Sunday, June 6, 11am - 6pm
       Grapes on the Grand Wine & Beer Tent, presented by Bud Light, open 11am - 6pm
       Food provided by Cosi at Grapes on the Grand

Sponsored by: Atlas Home Improvement, C & G Newspapers, Cutco Cutlery, Everdry Waterproofing, Liberty Street Gardens, Renewal by Andersen,  Sellers Buick Pontiac GMC, The Village Mall, and Window Pro
 
Grapes on the Grand Beer & Wine tent presented by Bud Light

We are excited to announce that 2010 Art on the Grand will be its own stand-alone event located right on the main street ? Grand River ?in the middle of town! Farmington is the historic downtown area, surrounded by the larger City of Farmington Hills, making this an unique urban fair with a small town charm.

A juried fine arts fair, Art on the Grand has found its way into the hearts of Michigan art lovers. The artist booth area is presented by the Farmington Hills Special Services Department's Cultural Arts Division in partnership with the Farmington Downtown Development Authority, Art on the Grand will showcase over 100 fine artists and crafts persons from across the country, working in various media, including paintings, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, glass, photography, and more. Other activities during the fair will include hands-on activities for children, wine and delectable food, live music, and much, much more.

2010 Art on the Grand Entertainment Schedule
All performances will be on stage at the Sundquist Pavilion

Friday, June 4
        5pm - 8pm -      Classix Rewind
                                Motown, Classic Soul, Smooth Jazz, and Funk hits from the 70's, 80's and 90's

Saturday, June 5
        10am - 12N -     Trio Reenactment
                                Instrumental Jazz favorites
        1pm - 3pm -      David Gerald
                                Mississippi Blues music with feeling and grit
        4pm - 6pm -      Farmington Community Band
                                Classic and contemporary standards from the Big Band era
        7pm - 11pm -    bugs Beddow Band ($5 cover charge after 5 pm)
                                Five-time winner Detroit Music Awards Best R&B Band

Sunday, June 6
        11am - 1pm -    Tom Dennis Quintet
                                Quintet performing Jazz standards, Blues, and songs from the 
                                "Great American Songbook"
        2pm - 4pm -      Paul King and the Rhythm Society Orchestra
                                Detroit Music Awards nominations for Best Big Band/Swing artists & 
                                Outstanding Jazz Vocalist and more 
        4:30pm - 6pm - Tumbao Bravo
                                6-piece Latin Jazz band

Additional Entertainment

Friday, June 4
Thatz-U Caricatures at Grapes on the Grand 5 pm - 8 pm

Saturday, June 5
Farmington Community Library craft project - 10 am - 5 pm
Thatz-U Caricatures - 10 am  - 7 pm
Oddzin Ends Facepainting/Temporary Tattoos - 10 am - 7 pm
Kidz Art Zone (spin art, sandy candy, plaster painting, sand art) - 10 am - 7 pm
Balloons 4 J - balloon art - 11:30 am - 2 pm
Living Statue - Art on the Grand favorite! - Noon - 5 pm
The Michigan Center for Capoeira - an artful blend of music and movement - 3:00 pm

Sunday, June 6
Thatz-U Caricatures - 11 am - 6 pm
Oddzin Ends Facepainting/Temporary Tattoos - 11 am - 6 pm
Kidz Art Zone (spin art, sandy candy, plaster painting, sand art) - 11 am - 6 pm
Living Statue - Art on the Grand favorite! - Noon - 5 pm
Farmington Community Library craft project - 1 pm - 5:00 pm
The Michigan Center for Capoeria - an artful blend of music and movement - 3:00 pm

About Town Weekend Happenings

Saturday, June 5
    Fiber Arts at the Governor Warner Mansion, 33805 Grand River Avenue
        1 pm - 6 pm       Quilts and Embroidery on Display
        7 pm                 "What Are Ya Gonna Do With Grandma's Quilt?"; talk by Laura Myers, $5 admission

    WDVD FM 96.3  with Dana from the Morning Show
        3 pm - 5 pm       Look for WDVD at Warner Street & Grand River Avenue

    Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market, Memorial Park, NW corner of Grand River & Farmington (Today Only)
        9 am - 2 pm        Farm-Fresh Produce, Plants and Food Items

Sunday, June 6
     WMGC FM Magic 105.1 
        Noon - 2pm       Look for WMGC at Warner Street & Grand River Avenue
                                Participate in "Farmington Streetscape" drawing contest.  
                                Winning picture posted on Magic Morning Show webpage and announced on air.

    Salsa Dancing at the Village Mall, 33335 Grand River Avenue
        1 pm-3 pm          Salsa Instruction and Dancing by Los Gatos, $10 admission

Get Involved

Artists in all media are invited to apply.  Please apply online at www.zapplication.org. For more information, please call Cultural Arts: (248) 473-1856.

Be part of the action!  Volunteer for this fantastic event in Downtown Farmington.  Please contact the DDA at 248-473-7276.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Janet Bloom, Events Planner at Farmington DDA at jbloom@downtownfarmington.org.

A Special Thanks to our Patron Sponsors

Merle Norman Cosmetics
Sam Sarkis Photography
Thayer-Rock Funeral Home

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