NOTABLE DAYS & EVENTS

Mother’s Day - Mother's Day on May 14th is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, whose mother had organized women’s groups to promote friendship and health, originated Mother’s Day and in 1914 U.S. Pres. Woodrow Wilson made it a national holiday.

Kentucky Derby - The Kentucky Derby is a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky. We’ll be watching heartfelt films and historical documentaries, and creating extravagant hats to wear as we watch the races in our Mill Pub!

Father’s Day Social -

Credit for originating the holiday is generally given to Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, WA, whose father, a Civil War veteran, raised her and her five siblings after their mother died in childbirth. President Nixon established it as a national holiday in 1972. On this day to celebrate fatherly bonds, join us for a Sunday Social with brews, refreshments, and entertainment.

Juneteenth - We will commemorate this day with a documentary on Juneteenth’s history and a celebration of freedom. Juneteenth commemorates the day when emancipation reached enslaved people in the deepest parts of the South on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The anniversary of that day is celebrated as one of the bestregarded African American holidays in this country, ranking next only to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.

All Seasons Ann Arbor Classic Car Show - The third annual All Seasons Ann Arbor classic car show is back! Sport your favorite classic road wear, dance away the day to the Motown tunes from DJ Diallo, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate summer with an appreciation for an array of classic cars.

Summer Military Birthdays

Celebrate those who have served our country in this new summer programming series! Peppered throughout the summer, with entertainment and refreshments, we’ll honor those who have served in the Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Airforce, and more.

Mill Pub Programming

Join us in the Mill Pub for Laughter and Libations!

Sip monthly “Signature Cocktails” while enjoying pub programming ranging from Poetry readings, Storytelling, Game competitions, Trivia, Paint & Pour, Book reading and author talks, Folk and singer-songwriter tavern tunes, sports viewing parties, mixology demos, and more!

Signature Cocktails

This quarter we are highlighting:

Poetry With Amy Johnson

Nothing crystallizes a moment quite like poetry. Join us to continue our journey reading, writing and performing poetry! Amy Johnson returns for four weeks of hour-long word whimsy where no experience is necessary. Collectively we will respond to poems, contemplate and craft original works from prompts, and when ready, perform for each other. Amy received her Masters in Communication with specialization in Interpretation/ Performance Studies at Eastern Michigan University. As a creative writing, interpretation, and performance teacher, Amy Johnson has a wealth of experience helping people express themselves through the art of poetry. She started performing poetry in 1997 at the Green Mill in Chicago, where Slam originated. She continues to write and perform poetically as a member of the Untheatre Company who performs “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.”

STORYTELLING & STORY CIRCLES

Master storyteller Laura Raynor tells a story to spark memories and inspire participants, provides questions and story prompts, opens up the circle for tellers, and includes residents' meaningful objects or photographs as we learn how to craft and appreciate the oldest form of human entertainment - the story.