Ton-Up Festival Premiere

On June 26, Ypsilanti’s Depot Town will be invaded by possibly 1,000 motorcycles.  It’s the welcome and friendly invasion of The Ton-Up Motorcycle Show and Music Festival.  Parts of Cross and Rice Streets will be closing for the event which will feature motorcycles and scooters of all types from all eras, with a focus on vintage bikes.

Cafe’ Racer at 10 Cross Street acts as “Mission Control” for the free festival.  There will be live music on stage from noon to 11pm with a lineup of local musicians such as The Reefermen, Ypsitucky Colonels and Rattlebox.  A beer tent will be set up and motorcycle accessories & parts will be available from vendors.

A $5 entry fee gets your bike into the Mods Vs. Rockers bike competition.  Entrants have a chance to win in many categories:

Directors Awards

Directors Choice - The Directors Favorite

The Future’s So Bright - Exemplifies Hope For The Future

Dedication Award - Someone Who Has Contributed To Making The World Safer For Motorcyclists

Class Awards

Best Scooter

Best Mod - Scooter/Rider Combination

Best Café

Best Rocker - Bike/Rider Combination

Best Brit Bike

Best Japanese Bike

Best European Bike

Best American Bike

Best “Bitsa” Bike - Bits Of This, Bits Of That

Best Original/Un-restored Vintage Bike

Maybe One Day It’ll Be A Bike

What Were You Thinking?

Trailer Queen

Longest Distance Ridden

Iron Man - Oldest Rider

Wet Behind the Ears - Youngest Rider

Peoples Choice - Chosen By Popular Vote

During The Ton-Up Motorcycle & Music Festival, Cafe’ Racer is holding a contest to find a  model to grace a page of their 2011 Pin-Up calendar.  Contestants will model vintage 40s, 50s, & 60s pin-up attire.

Ton-Up is a British term that refers to a motorcycle capable of speeds of 100mph or more.  Organizers expect between 2,500 and 3,000 people to attend this first-time event.  To find out more about this event, sponsorship opportunities, the pin-up competition, or to register your bike for the show, visit The Ton-Up Web site at http://thetonup.intuitwebsites.com.

Your Ypsilanti Weekend June 18-21, 2010

Depot Town Cruise Night:  Thursday, 5pm-9pm; Cross Street - Enjoy live music while strolling Ypsilanti’s historic Depot Town amongst classic, new and unique automobiles.  No Admission Charge - Free

The Waiting Room:  Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday 5pm; Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti  - An intriguing dark comedy exploring what would happen if three women from three different time periods and cultures met in a doctor’s office today to discuss their maladies.  Ticket Prices - General Admission: $16,  Students & Seniors: $11

Crossroads Music Fest:  Friday, 7pm-10pm; Washington Street, Downtown Ypsilanti - Barbara Payton and Just Jill perform.  No Admission Charge - Free

Depot Town Farmer’s Market:  Saturday, 8am-1pm; Freighthouse Plaza, Depot Town Ypsilanti - The market offesr fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, meats, bread and other baked goods, and craft items.  No Admission Charge - Free 

Ypsilanti Relay For Life:  Saturday - Sunday, 10am to 10am; Riverside Park, Depot Town, Ypsilanti - To benefit American Cancer Society.  No Admission Charge - Opportunity For Donation

 

Ypsilanti Ladies, Take The Field!

Eastern Michigan University is offering “Football 101″ -  a skills clinic for women Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 10 am-3 pm.  Participants will experience what it’s like to be a player as coaches teach them the importance of different positions and run them through practice drills.  At the end of the day, they will have the basic knowledge and skills needed to enjoy the game of football.

Registration for the event is $30 per person ($15 for EMU students) which includes lunch, a “Football 101″ t-shirt, and photo opportunities with Head Coach Ron English.  Each participant will also receive a season ticket to the 2010 EMU Football season.  Additionally, for each Football 101 registration, $5 will be donated to support EMU Volleyball’s “Dig Pink” fundraiser to benefit breast cancer research, which will take place in the fall.  For more information about the EMU Football 101 Skills Clinic, call 734.487.8109 or visit EMUEagles.com.

Ypsilanti Parks & Rec. Seeks Commissioners

There are several seats open on the City of Ypsilanti’s Parks & Recreation Commission, and the Ypsilanti commissioners are seeking committed citizens from all areas of the city to apply to be considered for an appointed position.  The Commission works to:

1) Collaborate to create & implement a Parks & Recreation Master Plan
2) Recruit/recommend/promote Parks & Recreation use and activities
3) Coordinate the Adopt-A-Park Program
4) Assist in recommendation and implementation of related city/area plans (non-motorized plan, border-to-border trail, etc)
5) Coordinate with other government units for area-wide collaboration (Washtenaw Parks & Rec, Ypsi Twp, School District)
6) Other governance as relevant to parks & recreation

Meetings are generally monthly (currently on Thursday evenings), and terms are four years. Adults and high-school aged youth are both welcome to serve.  Interested citizens should contact Mayor Schreiber at  mayor@cityofypsilanti.com to discuss their interest in being considered for an appointment.  The Mayor will take multiple factors into consideration, and interest in the position will not necessarily lead to an appointment at this time.

Crossroads Concert Schedule

The Downtown Association of Ypsilanti welcomed local blues acts Chris Canas and the Martindales for the opening weekend of Crossroads.  The free outdoor summer concert series takes place 7pm-10pm every Friday through August on Washington Street in downtown Ypsilanti.

06.11           Hullabaloo

                     Dragon Wagon

 

06.18         Barbara Payton

                     Just Jill

 

06.25      FOLK / ROOTS  FEST  (8:30pm)

                    Washington Street Stage

                    Back Forty

                    David Rossiter

                    Julianne

                    Dave Boutette

                    Library Stage

                    BJ Walraven

                    Michael Lipson

                    Eric Moore

                    Norm DeAngelis

 

07.02        First Class Band

                    Martin Simmons

 

07.09   (8:30pm)

                    Rattlebox

                    Six Foot Poles

                    Swaybars

 

07.16    (8:30pm)

                    Bill Bynm & Co.

                    Corndaddy

                    Hillrays

 

07.23         Horse Cave Trio

                    Tracy Mack & The Magic Land Band

 

07.30        Dave Sharp Seven

                    Tracy Kash Thomas

 

08.06       Bugs Beddow Band

                    Paul Miles

 

08.13        Jill Jack

                   Detroit Luddites

 

08.20      Harper

                   Flying Latini Brothers

 

08.21   (3:00pm)

                   Lady Sunshine & The X Band

                   Eddie Hughes

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