July 15, 2009
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Issue: #910 |
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The Ann Arbor Art Fairs Have Started!
The Ann Arbor Art Fairs are in full swing. The weather is great (we had a short rain this afternoon) and the forecast is for fare skies for the rest of the week. When you visit the fairs don't for get to stop by Ashley's. Come inside or sit down in our outside cafe and watch the people go by. See below for "No, I didn't want to see that" competition.
Working with many of our Ann Arbor neighbors we have put together the 1st Annual Ann Arbor Beer Week, July 20-23. We have added something new to our Monday event. (read below to find out) Throughout the week there will be events at Ashley's, Arbor Brewing, Bar Louie and The Arena. Look for a bunch of new beer releases, special kegs, discounts and fun. It all leads up to the Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival in Ypsilanti on July 24-25. See below for details of events at Ashley's.
Our next beer class is Tuesday, August 11th. and will be really special as we explore the Trappist and Abby ales of Belgium (tickets will be available on July 16th). You may buy your tickets on line at ashleys.com
 Many of our fans are getting the latest word on new beers on tap by following our Twitter feeds, are you? We have set one up for each Ashley's (a2ashleys and Ashleys). We will let you know when we tap a new keg on our rotating taps plus reminders of our special events. Don't miss a one off keg of something truly unique, sign up today at Twitter.com
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July 20-25
A whole week of beer events!
A celebration of beer and brewing will be taking place in the Ann Arbor area the week of July 20-25. Events will be held at Ashley's, Arbor Brewing, The Arena and Bar Louie all culminating in the Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Festival at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti on Friday and Saturday.
Events at Ashley's:
Free Games of Trivia w/ Motor City Trivia starting at 7 & 8pm. Prizes and drink specials. Do you know a lot about beer? Just Added: A keg of Founder's Canadian Breakfast Stout(we have been saving this for a special occasion) will be tapped! - Tuesday - Beer Class w/ Rene Greff -7 pm
Join our host, Rene Greff, owner of Arbor Brewery as she talks about brewing and beer styles. Lots of samples, appetizers and fun. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at either Ashley's or Arbor Brewery
The only keg coming to Michigan of this collaboration of brewers and vintners. We have been saving this keg just for Beer Week.
- Wednesday - Firkin Multi-Tap Night 7pm
We have arranged four casks of real ale from Michigan brewers for this special event. Come and experience the taste of cask ale!
- Wednesday - MI Brewery T-Shirt Discount Night 7pm
Receive 10% off your bill if you are wearing a Michigan Brewery T-Shirt.
- Thursday - Meet the Brewer Pub Crawl
This event starts at Arbor Brewing (Velvet Hammer), moves to The Arena (New Holland Existential Ale), then up the street to Bar Louie (Arcadia Blueberry Rye) and finishes at Ashley's (Darkhorse ROD). Brewers will be available at each location to talk about their beers. Tickets available at Ashley's, ABC, The Arena and Bar Louie.
For the full schedule of A2BEERWEEK events click here.
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Trappist & Abbey Ales
A Class & Tasting
w/ Rex Halfpenny
 Ashley's Westland
Tuesday
August 11th
7 pm
This is our third class in a series on beer education.
The room was full for our last class so make reservations today!
Beers to include*:
Orval
Chimay
Westmalle
Rochefort
Achel
Koningshoeven
Plus a couple extras!
Rex Halfpenny is the publisher of the Michigan Beer Guide. A national beer judge, he has recorded the evolution of the craft beer industry in Michigan.
Those that have met Rex before know his passion and knowledge of beer is something to behold.
For more info & to Buy Tickets on line!
*subject to availability
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Ann Arbor Art Fairs
July 15-18th
"No, I Didn't Want To See That" Competition
People watching is a favorite pastime of fair goers. I am looking for the best picture of something that should not be seen. Just email the picture to me (jeff@ashleys.com) with date, time and where in the Art Fair the picture was taken. I will choose the winner who will receive a $25 gift card. My son has already sent me this one:
Bologna Man 7/15/09
The Ann Arbor Art Fair is really 4 different fairs all going on at the same time. Ashley's is in the center of it all as a member of the State Street Area Association (a neighborhood association). State Street has been putting on their own fair longer than anyone in Ann Arbor. Our fair is a jurried fair with some of the best quality artist to be found at any fair in the country. The State Street Fair is the highest rated of all of the Ann Arbor Art Fairs.
The State Street fair not only has art but some of the best sales by area merchants (mostly on State and Liberty streets). Van Boven's (on State in the Nickels Arcade) has unique men's clothing and this is one of only two sales they have all year. Bivouac (next door to Ashley's) has great sales on outdoor wear, boots & shoes, camping equipment and much more! (check out their ladies store as well). For trendy shoppers their visit American Apparel, Allure and Posh on Liberty. Plus too many more to mention!
The other fairs are: The Street Art Fair (N. University and Ingalls Mall), The South University Fair (S. University between Church and E. University) and the Michigan Arts and Craft Guild (Main St. & State Street from S. University to William)
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Earn F.O.T.O Rewards
How can you earn even more FOTO Reward points?
Tell your family, friends and co-workers about the fun and great beers at Ashley's. When they sign up for FOTO rewards and list you as the person that referred them you earn a bonus of 200 points!
But the bonuses don't stop there. As a Friend Of The Owner we will match 1/2 of the points that friends you invite earn (Freinds of Friends points). The more friends you tell about Ashley's the more rewards you earn!
To see how fast the points can add up click here.
Sign-up Here.
For more information visit ashleys.com
*Qualifying purchases, see Terms & Conditions at Ashleys.com
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Here is a parking tip for the Art Fair, the Maynard Parking structure (enter off Thompson from William) is only $5 after 4pm and has plenty of availability. It is also close to Ashley's. Buy your tickets early for the Trappist Ale tasting with Rex in Westland as it is likely to sell out. Start making your plans for the A2BeerWeek and buy tickets for the Brewers Guild beer festival before they sell out (like they always do)
Sincerely,
Jeff More
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| Upcoming Events |
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Art Fairs
Wed July 15-18th
10-9pm
(Sat. until 6)
A2BeerWeek
July 20-25
Visit Ashleys.com
for calendar
Call 734-996-9191
for details.
Westland
Triva Tuesdays
Games start at
7 & 8pm
Free!
Prizes
Firkin Friday
Tapping at 5 pm
Beer Class &
Tasting w/
Rex Halfpenny
Tuesday
August 11th
7 pm
Trappist & Abbey Ales
Make your reservations early!
Call 734-525-1667
for details.
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