2024 Entertainment & Activities
The Street Stage on William
Presented By
July 18–20, 2024
Located at Maynard & William
The Street Stage on William presented by Michigan Public will be located in the State Street District Art Fair on William Street just west of Maynard. The stage will be operating all 3 days of the fair, July 18–20. Stop by to enjoy a wide variety of music and entertainment, from many great local groups and bands!
We are so excited to be featuring our Youth Talent Show once again on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 2:00 PM–3:00 PM. Register here to participate.
Performance schedule
THURSDAY, JULY 18
12:00 PM - Esteban Morales (Latin Songs)
1:00 PM - Jazz Guitar Duo
2:00 PM - William Bennet-Ken Kozora Duo (Funky Jazz)
3:00 PM - John Dolph Jazz Quartet
4:00 PM - Laurel Federbush - Harp Music (Classical & Pop)
5:00 PM - Deep Steam Band (Fun Retro Dance Music)
6:00 PM - Steve Somers and Friends Band (Jazz, Blues, Motown & More)
7:00 PM - Steve Somers and Friends Band with Special Guests & Jazz Jam Session
Friday, July 19
11:00 AM - Melvin Chisholm and the Clockwork Band (R & B and Smooth Jazz)
12:00 PM - Ypsilanti Youth Orchestra Jazz Combo
1:00 PM - Esteban Morales (Latin Songs)
2:00 PM - Matasha Allen (Freedom Folk Songs from the 60s)
3:00 PM - Paul Keller Trio with Sarah D’Angelo & Ralph Tope (Jazz)
4:00 PM - Chris Casello Trio from Nashville (Rockabilly & Wild Guitar)
5:00 PM - Hullabaloo (Local Ska and Rock Band)
6:00 PM - Vlad Tovbin (Gypsy Jazz Group from Detroit)
7:00 PM - WCC Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, July 20
11:00 AM - Nitpickers (Ypsilanti Library Guitar Club, Folk Music)
12:00 PM - Global Rhythm Vibes with Ken Kozora & John Churchville
1:00 PM - The Somers Sisters
2:00 PM - Youth Talent Show (Sign up or Show Up, Prizes TBA)
3:00 PM - Gwenyth Hayes Trio (Jazz, Pop)
4:00 PM - The Terraplanes with Jerry Mack (Blues, Motown)
5:00 PM - Acoustic Jazz Trio with Danny Tyrell, Steve Somers & John Smolinski
6:00 PM - Steve Somers Band with Valerie Barrymore (Blues, Jazz, R&B)
Creative District
JULY 18–20, 2024
LOCATED AT MAYNARD & WILLIAM
FREE | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Collective Mural Painting Project: In partnership with Creative Washtenaw, fairgoers of all ages are invited to a collective street art project! Help us color in a beautiful mural, created by artist Amanda May Moore, with chalk right on William Street.
Artistic Face Painting: Join us for FREE face painting! Whether you want a whimsical design, a fierce animal look, or something entirely unique, stop by to add a splash of color and excitement to your event experience!
Kona Ice: Cool off with a refreshing treat from Kona Ice, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Downtown Ann Arbor Partnership towards public art and beautification downtown.
Eric Scott Baker the Smile Maker
July 18–20, 2024
Strolling Street Performer
FREE | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Eric Scott Baker is a circus performer, glass artist, character actor, and ever-expanding artist extraordinaire! With a plethora of unique talents and expressive characters, Eric has twelve years professional experience entertaining all varieties of crowds.
Find Eric strolling while performing around the block during the Art Fair on State to Liberty, Liberty to Maynard, Maynard to William, and William back to State.
60-Second Speed Sketchers
July 18–20, 2024
Located at Maynard & William, Under Tower Plaza
FREE | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Experience the incredible 60-Second Speed Sketchers! Our talented artists will be creating fast, fun, and memorable caricatures in just one minute. Whether you want a whimsical portrait of yourself, a friend, or a family member, our Speed Sketchers will capture your unique features with astonishing speed and skill. Don’t miss this exciting and entertaining addition to our art fair – it's the perfect keepsake from a day full of creativity and inspiration!
Tumbleweed Circus
July 18–20, 2024
Location TBD
FREE | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Prepare to be amazed by Tumbleweed Circus! Trained in roller skating, fire performance, stilt walking, juggling, knot throwing, lasso tricks, and clowning, she is set to captivate audiences with her diverse and thrilling acts. Don’t miss this unique and enchanting performance that promises to add excitement and magic to your day!
Showtimes:
11:00 AM
11:45 AM
12:30 PM
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
3:15 PM
4:00 PM
4:45 PM
Art + Science
PRESENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN’S ARTS INITIATIVE AND LIBRARY
LOCATION: In the parking lot next to Ragstock with Eli Lilly and Company | Off of Liberty between Fifth Ave. and Division.
The Arts Initiative will offer two activities for visitors to engage with art-making and take home a unique piece of art made by them. Partnering with the U-M library, visitors will have the option of creating cyanotypes or wood block prints using a simple press, around the theme of local plants.
UM-Libraries has both the book and original wooden blocks by artist John DePol depicting California flora– participants can both view a completed work made by an artist, and try a quick print to create a card.
Alternating with the block-printing in the schedule, is an option to create cyanotypes of Michigan plants using illustrations by Mary Vaux Walcott. Cyanotypes allow makers to create a one-of-a-kind print using sunlight to develop pre-coated paper sheets on which they will arrange transparencies of local and regional flora. They will be able to create their own plant arrangement, too (an option for younger visitors especially).