NORTHVILLE TIMESTIME TO PLAY WITH US. TIME TO SHOP WITH US. TIME TO DINE WITH US.

Northville Downtown Development Authority ~ 215 West Main StreetTelephone: (248) 349-0345 / Fax: (248) 305-9049www.downtownnorthville.com

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MAY/JUNE 2014

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAY1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Farmers’ Market2 First Friday23, 24 Flower Sale26 Memorial Day Parade30 Friday Night Concert Series

JUNE5, 12, 19, 26 Farmers’ Market6 First Friday6, 13, 20, 27 Friday Night Concert Series8, 15, 22, 29 Sundays At Mill Race17, 24 Tunes on Tuesday19, 20, 21, 22 Northville Summer Carnival20, 21, 22 Arts and Acts

FARMERS’ MARKETS F IS FOR:

EVERY THURSDAY STARTING MAY 1ST

FESTIVALS NORTHVILLE SUMMER CARNIVALARTS AND ACTS, JUNE 2014FREEDOM MEMORIAL PARADE MAY 26TH DOWNTOWN

FIRST FRIDAYS STORES, RESTAURANTS AND GALLERIES STAY OPEN LATE ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, CHECK THEM OUT!

FAMILYTUNES ON TUESDAYS & SUNDAYS AT MILL RACE

FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTSA NEW BAND EVERY FRIDAY, STARTS AT 7 PM

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NORTHVILLE DISTRICT LIBRARY212 W. Cady Street(248) 349-3020

MAY & JUNE 2014 EVENTS

Call to register for most programs at (248) 349-3020.

Summer Reading Programs Adult Program: Begins June 1Youth & Teen Program: Begins Friday, June 13

eBook HelpBring your eReader or other device for one-on-one help. Call to register.Wednesdays in May between 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Unravel: Teens Knit and CrochetCasual sessions for all skill levels; basic instruction and materials provided. Saturday: May 3 from Noon – 2:00 pm

Drop-In Computer TutoringFree instruction on basic computer questions. Up to one hour with a volunteer.Saturday, May 3 between 10:00 am – Noon

Games Unplugged: Family Board Game DayChallenge friends and family to board and card games during Screen Free Week. We’ll have a variety of old standards and new ones to teach you. Feel free to bring your favorites! ALL AGES!Saturday, May 10 from 1:00 – 3:30 pm

Between the Lines Adult Book DiscussionEnjoy a lively discussion of “Requiem” by Frances Itari. Grieving widower Binosuke Okuma re-examines his life as he takes a trans-continental trek from Montreal to British Columbia and visits the place where he spent his early childhood in an internment camp for Japanese-Canadian citizens during World War II. Fiction.Monday, May 12 at 7:00 pm

Walter Chrysler: His Company & His LifeRussell Dore, automotive history writer, presents a fascinating look at this self-made man who built one of the Big Three auto companies. Hear about his early life in the locomotive business, his success at GM and the creation of the Chrysler Corporation. Call to register.Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 pm

Computer TutoringFree instruction on basic computer questions. 40-minute session with a staff member. Call to register.Friday, May 16 between 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Foreign Films @ Your Library: Hospitalite: Welcome to Our HouseA quiet family’s routine is disrupted by a man who gradually insinuates himself into their lives. (Japanese, not rated, 95 mins)Monday, May 19 at 6:30 pm

Made in the MittenCherries, pumpkins, asparagus and more! Sample some Michigan-made products and learn why Michigan is called the “Mitten of Plenty” due to the state’s rich and diverse food and agricultural history. Call to register.Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00 pm

Friends of the Library Spring Used Book SaleGreat bargains on gently used books, DVDs and music CDs.PUBLIC SALE: Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May 31 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday, June 1 from 1:00 – 3:00 pmFRIENDS MEMBER PREVIEW SALE: Thursday, May 29 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm (Join the Friends that night and stay and enjoy the sale!)

Between the Lines Adult Book DiscussionEnjoy a lively discussion of “Bootstrapper: From Broke to Badass on a Northern Michigan Farm” by Mardi Jo Link. Spend a year with newly-divorced Mardi and her sons surviving on sheer will on her farm near Traverse City. Non-fiction.Monday, June 9 at 7:00 pm

Northville History: Women’s Prisons 1928 – 2009Hear Historian and Archivist Joseph Oldenburg present fascinating information about the Women’s Detroit House of Correction and the Scott Prison in Northville Township. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Northville District Library. Call to register.Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 pm

Unravel: Teens Knit and CrochetCasual sessions for all skill levels; basic instruction and materials provided. Tuesday, June 17 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Drop-In Computer TutoringFree instruction on basic computer questions. Up to one hour with a volunteer.Saturday, June 28 10:00 am – Noon

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NORTHVILLE200 East Main Street(248) 349-0911

The First Presbyterian Church of Northville is hosting a blood drive, June 6th from 1:00 - 6:45 pm. For more information, or to set up an appointment, please contact Diane Risko at 313-549-7052

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TIPPING POINT THEATER361 E. Cady Street(248) 347-0003www.tippingpointtheatre.com

UPCOMING AT THE TIPPING POINT THEATRELIVE, PROFESSIONAL THEATRE, CLOSE TO HOME! Old Love by Norm FosterApril 3 – May 4, 2014

Can you find love at any age?Written by the playwright of “Looking” and “The Love List”, “Old Love” is a touching comedy about persistence in the pursuit of happiness. The story spans three decades and several meetings between Bud, a salesman, and Molly, his boss’ wife. Over time, a growing fondness for Molly developed in Bud’s heart, but he never tried to do anything about it until they meet again, for just the third time in 25 years, at his old boss’ funeral. Molly isn’t interested, but Bud continues to pursue her despite all odds and together they tell their stories of good times and bad, through 25 years of relationships. This light-hearted comedy will keep you believing in friendship and romance at any age.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS AND DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE AT TPT!American PremiereRed Kings Dream, by David BelkeMay 29– June 29, 2014

Do Our Dreams Show Us. What We Are Missing In Life?Stephen Tudor writes indices. That’s the plural of index. His life is solitary, logical, and precise and that’s good. He has read and indexed thousands of works from the solitude of his apartment, visited only by two women; his boss, Ms. Rapell, and his friend, Amy. Under their watchful eye, Stephen has indexed everything from physics to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Still, one corner of knowledge eludes him: love. When Zoe Price moves in across the hall, Stephen’s normally cloistered life is flung open to a wide range of new emotions. But as a gold-card carrying member of his local library, he tends to over analyze everything – including his new emotions towards Zoe.

SANDBOX PLAY FESTIVAL 2014A Michigan Playwriting CompetitionCome dig in the sand and celebrate the arts in Michigan as we host our Fifth Annual 10-minute Sandbox Play Festival!

Tickets are $10 each when reserved before June 19th and $15 each when reserved after June 19th. Tickets may be purchased at the TPT Box Office, on the TPT website or at the door before the performances. Due to limited seating, reservations are highly encouraged.

The Sandbox play festival was started to create more opportunities for local playwrights to have their work produced, for directors

to gain experience, and for our very talented actors to work in a professional theatre setting.

And your vote counts! After each show, audience members will be able to cast a vote for their favorite play. We will announce the audience’s favorite along with TPT’s first and second place awards after Sunday’s performance

Sponsored by:

SPECIAL FUNDRAISER EVENT!Murder Mystery Dinner TheatreA night of mystery, music, and MURDER! Please join us for an interactive dinner theatre event!

Enter KillingA backstage Broadway murder-mystery. Written by Carole Ashley. Hosted by Mark & Cindy Pettosky, Special Guests: Chuck and Susan Gaidica.

Friday, June 13, 2014 at the beautiful Walnut Creek Country Club.

Dress up and join the Tipping Point Theatre for a fundraising night of fine dining, live jazz music, and, of course, a murder to be solved!You’re invited to watch as New York’s famous director Tristan deVille takes his Broadway-bound actors through a final rehearsal of Serenade in Shadow – but it seems everyone’s acting out, instead of really acting. Old loves, jealousies, greed, and revenge get in the way of the performance. There’s trouble before the curtain falls! Be ready to solve the murder as the script reveals plot twists that nobody will see coming.

Tickets are $100 per person ($50 is tax deductible). Payment is due at time of reservation and tickets are non-refundable.

Appetizers and desserts provided by Chef Rocky of Rocky’s of Northville. Dinner provided by Chef Randy Smith of Walnut Creek and includes: Salmon, chicken marsala, pork loin, potato, vegetable, and salad bar. Plus beer, wine, coffee, tea, bottled water, and soft drinks.

Special Thank You to the following businesses for all their help and support: A Place Somewhere, Dancing Eye Gallery, Deadwood, Gardenviews, Genitti’s Hole-in-the-Wall, Good Time Party Store, Le George, Lorla’s, Margo’s of Northville Salon & Spa, Meadow Brook Theatre, Michigan Philharmonic, Northville Gallery, Northville Stitching Post, Performance Network, Poole’s, Preservation Dental, Purple Rose Theatre Company, Rocky’s of Northville, Orin Jewelers, Starring the Gallery, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Van Dam’s Boutique, Walnut Creek Country Club & Williamston Theatre.

If you would like purchase tickets or make a donation to the event, please contact the box office at 248.347.0003. For more information go to www.tippingpointtheatre.com, or check out their Facebook page.

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PLAYIT’S TIME TO PLAY WITH US!NORTHVILLE ART HOUSE 215 West Cady Street(248) 344-0497www.northvillearthouse.org

Be a pART of it!

MAYNorthville Student Art ShowThe Northville Art House is proud to present the annual Northville High and Middle Schools Art Exhibition. This juried show features student work in diverse fields – from photography and graphic design to metals and ceramics, and showcases the young talent we have in our community.

Opening Reception: First Friday May 2, 2014 6:00 - 9:00 pmReception sponsored by Busch’sExhibit runs through May 17, Wed-Sat, 1:00 - 5:00 pm JUNE6th Annual West of Center All Media ShowThe Northville Art House is proud to present its sixth annual “West of Center,” contemporary arts, all media show, juried by the Chair of the Foundations Department and Associate Professor at the College for Creative Studies, Robert Schefman.

“West of Center” is a nod to the Art House’s location, as well as its mission to bring the community something unexpected, edgy and compelling - an eclectic, contemporary art exhibit that showcases a wide range of accomplished pieces in many mediums.

Opening Reception: First Friday June 6, 2014, 6:00 - 9:00 pmReception sponsored by Mitchell’s Fish MarketExhibit runs through June 28, Wed-Sat, 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

THE BEE’S KNEES149 E. Main Street(248) 347-6718TheBeesKneesPottery.com

Thank Mom for all she does for you with something she’ll cherish forever. The Bee’s Knees for Hand Print Art and we’ll help you make the perfect Mother’s Day Gift!

Special Hand Print Event! Sunday, May 4, 2014, 12:00 – 5:00 pm

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EDWARD’S CAFE AND CATERER115 East Main Street(248) 344-1550www.edwardscaterer.com

STOP IN FOR BREAKFAST!Start your day off right and grab a bite to eat on your way to work. Try one of our delicious breakfast sandwiches, daily quiche varieties, made to order oatmeal, fruit and yogurt parfait and much more!

Or meet a friend for a cup of coffee and a fresh baked muffin or raspberry white chocolate scone.

BREAKFAST HOURSMonday-Friday: 7:30 am – 11:00 am, Saturday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

DINEIT’S TIME TO DINE WITH US!YOGURT PALOOZA101 MainCentre(248) 308-394www.yogurt-palooza.com

Welcome Yogurt Palooza!Located at 101 MainCentre

Yogurt Palooza is open:Mon-Thurs 2:00 pm - 9:00 pmFriday 2:00 pm - 10:00 pmSaturday 1:00 pm - 10:00 pmSunday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For more information, call them at (248) 308-3941 or visit them at www.yogurt-palooza.com.

DINE OUTSIDE AT ONE OF OUR MANY RESTAURANTS!

ORIN JEWELERS101 East Main Street(248) 349-6940www.orinjewelers.com

Kids and Pop for Mom We ShopCalling All Kids! Grab Dad and bring him to Orin Jewelers to pick out the perfect Mother’s Day Gift!

Saturday, May 10, 201410:00 am – 5:00 pm

• Great Gift Selections from $25 and up.• Free Gift Wrapping!• Enjoy refreshments as you browse!• Enter our Special Prize Drawing for an Alex and Ani Bracelet!

June 20-22 during the Arts & Acts Festival, Designer Patricia Daunis will be available to help you restyle your old treasures into new heirlooms. Also during the Arts & Acts Festival, there will be an ice carver on Saturday and Sunday. Guess the time the jewelry will melt from the ice sculpture to win the jewelry frozen inside.

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GARDENVIEWS117 East Main Street(248) 380-8881www.gardenviewsinc.com

Gardenviews will celebrate its 19th Anniversary on Memorial Day weekend! This weekend coincides with downtown Northville’s Flower Days. Nursery and farm vendors will fill Main Street on Friday and Saturday.

Gardenviews Saturday 5/24 events:* Special in-store promotions* $50 gift certificate drawings every hour from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm* Enjoy a piece of anniversary cake

Then...the annual Gardenviews Summer Kickoff “Dancing in the Street” block party. From 6:00 to 11:00 pm, Main Street will feature Genitti’s, Tuscan Cafe, Fred’s Ice Cream all selling chicken, sausage & peppers, ice cream, sweets and coffee, tea & soft drinks.

6:30 to 11:00 pm “Dancing in the Streets” begins to the sounds of “Billy Mack and the Juke Joint Johnnies”. A great way to kick-start the summer in Northville.

We make fools of ourselves if we dance or not, so why not dance?

CASTERLINE FUNERAL HOME122 West Dunlap Street(248) 349-0611www.casterlinefuneralhome.com

Casterline Funeral Home, which is family owned and operated by the Casterline family, has been a part of the Northville downtown since 1937. The funeral home has recently completed the first phase of an exterior remodel, which includes new siding, soffits, and shutters.

Many changes have taken place on the inside as well, including a totally remodeled chapel and cosmetic upgrades to the interior design. We hope to have the project completed by Memorial Day, when Casterline Funeral Home and Guernsey Dairy will once again pass out free ice cream following the Memorial Day Parade.

A Victorian home served the community as the first funeral parlor in Northville and although the building may have changed throughout the last 76 years, the tradition of excellent service continues. We provide traditional funerals and cremation services, which are custom designed to honor a life well lived, and provide a perfect final tribute in a quiet homelike atmosphere. Should the need arise; we would be honored to assist you and your family.

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SHOPIT’S TIME TO SHOP WITH US!LULU BY DESIGN133 W. Main StreetNorthville SquareSuite 211(248) 973-7373lulu-bydesign.com

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Lulu by Design will be hosting a Charmed & Company event on May 2nd and 3rd! Stations will be set up to make jewelry gifts for mom for just $5 a piece. Fun for all; No minimum age required.

Have a creative side? Stop by Lulu by Design this month to participate in Charm It’s Design-A-Charm contest! Kids 14 and younger can pick up a contest form to draw and color their own charm design. Winners will have their charm designs produced for retail, become a guest designer at Charm It for a year, and have a donation made to Art Start in their honor! Entry forms must be completed by May 21st.

*Don’t forget to check out our line of jewelry and accessories, now wholesale priced to the public.

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KELLER WILLIAMS NORTHVILLE BUSINESS CENTER200 North Center Street(248) 767-4198mayormom@mac.com

Now that the snow has melted we would like to invite everyone to stop in and say hello.

We want to show off our newly redecorated interior and introduce you to our experienced local agents. They will be happy to give you up to the minute information on the Northville market and answer any questions you may have about any real estate.

May is a special month for Keller Williams in that each year on the second Thursday of May which is the birthday of Mo Anderson, the Vice Chairman of Keller Williams we celebrate RED DAY. Red Day stands for Renew, Energize and Donate. It is a national day of service by all Keller Williams Offices across the country. This year the Keller Williams Northville office is partnering with Northville Civic Concern to rehab a senior citizen’s home. Look for our RED DAY Shirts on May 8th.

THE URBAN PEARL: GALLERY & GIFTS120 East Main Street(248) 773-7390www.theurbanpearlgallery.com

Located in the heart of historic downtown Northville, MI, The Urban Pearl Gallery features pottery, photography, metal work, jewelry, paintings, glass art, clothing, and many one-of-a-kind fine art pieces from over 40 Michigan artists. Visit our gallery and you are certain to find a unique piece for yourself or to give as a special gift.

The Urban Pearl: Gallery & Gifts248.773.7390

120 East Main, Downtown Northville. gallery@theurbanpearlgallery.com

www.theurbanpearlgallery.com

Holly Clexton Waechterholly@theurbanpearlgallery.com

The Urban Pearl: Gallery & Gifts248.773.7390

120 East Main, Downtown Northville. www.theurbanpearlgallery.com

VAN DAM’S BOUTIQUE111 E. Main St(248) 449-4282www.vandamsboutique.com

TRENDS FOR SPRING 2014

The spring 2014 season has left the runways of the big four fashion capitals, giving us plenty to look forward to.

Crochet and lace abounds. From tops to skirts and dresses, everything points to a regained sense of femininity.

Bold prints are strong, taking the form of light as air dresses, flowy skirts and just plain fun tops.

Black and white is everywhere lending a sophisticated air.

Reflective sunglasses are continuing strong this season, not just aviators, but almost any classic shape and style. Try these on; it’s hard not to feel like a retro cool kid!

PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS117 North Center(248) 596-9820www.Pendleton-usa.com

MAYGreat Gifts for Mom.Memorial Day sale and clearance 5/21-26. JUNEBlankets - great gifts for grads, dads and weddings.Summer Sale starts May 27. Great savings for men and women.

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STARRING “THE GALLERY” 118 West Main Street(248) 347-1642www.starringthegallery.com

The focus of Starring “The Gallery” is to inspire you through the many different types and styles of art. Whether it’s a new painting or a piece of sculpted pottery to beautify your home or wearable art such as a unique precious stone pendant or soft scarf to help you look and feel your best, you can find something to fit your own personal style by some of Michigan’s finest artists at Starring “The Gallery”. Top it off with specialty items for baby, spa-inspired soaps and lotions, novelties for entertaining guests and things for every new season and you’ve got the perfect reason to stop in. There’s always something new to see. Let each season inspire you!

Stop in to see our fresh new look for spring! We’re lighter and brighter to show off our newest spring arrivals. Here’s just a sample of ideas for outdoor living and entertaining.

Make us your first stop during Downtown Northville’s First Friday Experience where each month we give a different artist the opportunity to showcase their newest pieces of art. Some artists are new to “The Gallery” & others have exhibited in the past and sometimes we add local musicians; but we always offer complimentary wine & hors d’oeuvres and great reason to stop in. Please visit our website www.starringthegallery.com/firstfriday for a schedule of artists appearing and exhibiting at our First Friday Experience events.

Downtown Northville will be buzzing with a spring calendar filled with great family events. “The Gallery” is open 7 days a week and open late during all Northville-sponsored events. We hope you’ll stop in to see what’s new.

Start your shopping experience at Starring “The Gallery”.

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KB JEWELERS141 North Center Street(248) 348-3810www.kb-jewelers.com

KINDRED SPIRITS SENIOR CARE103 North Center Street(248) 773-7660www.kindredspiritscare.com

Kindred Spirits Senior Care’s focus continues to be on the training and development of our caregivers. Kristin Kolasa, founder and owner, knows our product is the CARE we provide. Therefore the training and development of our staff is a priority.

Through our new caregiver training program, we have instituted nationally recognized techniques and practices into the way we deliver care to our clients. This month our staff will attend a training by Hospice of Michigan regarding the dying process and hospice 101.

In addition to our caregiver’s knowledge is their mental well-being. Caregiving is an act of love and at times can become both mentally and physically challenging. We recognize this, and strive to constantly nurture the spirit of our caregivers through appreciation and wellness programs.

Call the office today to arrange a care consultation, at no cost to you. We look forward to hearing from you, and letting our souls comfort yours in the near future.

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DDA NEWS IS ONLINE Past and current issues of the DDA Newsletter

are available on the DDA website.

The DDA is open Mon. through Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Lori M. Ward, AICP, DDA Directorloriwarddda@comcast.net

215 West Main Street, Northville, MI 48167Phone: (248) 349-0345, Fax: (248) 305-9049

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DANCING EYE GALLERY101 North Center Street248) 449-7086www.dancingeye.com

NOW APPEARING AT DANCING EYE GALLERY!

THE NORTHVILLE GALLERY123 East Main Street(248) 465-9630

FIRST FRIDAY MAY 2, 2014Impressionistic artist Sviatoslav Kozakov will be our featured First Friday artists on May 2, 2014. Come in and check out his work.

Graphic designer Hunter Langston will be featured in the gallery during the months of May and June. Hunter specializes in minimalist design, alternative movie posters, and Detroit-related artwork.

ARTS + ACTS JUNE 20, JUNE 21, JUNE 22We will be featuring eight local artists during the Arts and Acts Festival, in addition to hundreds of hand painted oils and custom frames.

Visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/northvillegallery for the latest updates on artists and our gallery.

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