Vinology, located on Main St., in downtown Ann Arbor, is all about experience. Its a winebar that lets you ‘kick-back and relax’. Inside is gorgeous, almost what you would expect a fancy NYC winebar to be.  It is made up of many different rooms, The Wine Bar, The Bubble Room, Main Street Dining room, and the Cellar and Retail room, as well as patio seating. They have great food, and even a kids menu! In the winter they hold wine and food classes and hold Tuesday Night Taste Night.

Orchid Lane Warehouse is a fair-trade womens clothing and jewlery shop. They have unique finds for ecclectic tastes in accessories and decor as well. But the best part is…everything in the store is 15dollars or less! Located on E Liberty right next to Encore Records.

Tomukun Noodle Bar, located on E Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor, offers both dine-in and carry-out. Among their menu are different foods they dubbed ‘comfort foods’. They will soon have sake, asian beers, etc. Check out their website to print out a menu or just stop in!

Last week you may have heard of or attended the Ann Arbor Art Fair on Main St. in downtown Ann Arbor. It may have been a tad inconvenient for those navigating to other destinations downtown, but for those who attended its a whole other story!  Parking was a little a hectic so the A2 shuttle sure came in handy…

… there were sidewalk vendors along the booths…

…and there were tons of booths for craft lovers… from homemade outdoor/indoor decor, eccentric Ann Arbor knick-knacks, jewlery, and more…

…including celebrities! David Arquette Tweeted this photo on his twitter account @davidarquette of himself at the A2 Art Fair last Wednesday…taking a break from filming in A2 and surrounding areas the new thriller Scream 4, along w/ his wife Courteney Cox-Arquette, Hayden Panetteire, and Emma Roberts.

Along with quite a few vintage and antique shops in Ann Arbor is Star Vintage. During summer hours the front door is always open welcoming you to head down to the basement and take a look at all the vintage clothing, accessories, and furniture. Located in downtown Ann Arbor at 322 S.  State St, Star Vintage is almost a hidden treasure!

Throughout Ann Arbor there are tons of places where you can find wonderful hidden spots of art. On Liberty and State is a great wall mural of poets and just down the street from that is an alley of hidden local art. On Miller Rd under the train tracks is a great mural as well. It all just adds a little spice to the Ann Arborites life. There are so many colors and wonderful things to look at while traveling through downtown Ann Arbor. Even while shopping the boutqiues and walking up and down the sidewalks theres always something interesting to take a  glimpse at; from the people to the buildings to the art that surrounds them!

“providing uncompromising artistic leadership in the region and producing works that engage, challenge and inspire audiences and artists. Be inspired”

The Performance Network of Ann Arbor is currently playing the ‘The Seafarer’ for audiences until an extended date of Sunday July 25th. You can buy tickets on their website. The PNT’s award-winning plays are put on by local Broadway quality actors and actresses performing popular plays with full sets, costumes, and makeup. They just announced they will be performing Marie Antoinette, The Color of Flesh, by Joel Gross.

The Performance Network Theatre is located on the corner of E Huron and 4th St. right downtown!

Open until 2am, Club Necto is a dance club located on Liberty that has a DJ  every night spinning a specific blend of hits to match the nights theme. It has a full bar, VIP area, coat check, 2 dance floors, dance stages, indoor sitting areas, and 2 patios for summer nights. You can even host your own party here by reserving a dance floor for personal parties or benefits.

Check them out on twitter @necto for updates and theme night anouncements.

Est. in 1978, Falling Water, the center for creative pursuits,  is located right in downtown Ann Arbor on Main St.. Falling Water holds classes & workshops dedicated toward “discovery & cultivation of the creative spirit within in each of us”. Head on over to the website to read testimonials from past students and to learn more about the classes and registration.

“It’s good for you… any time”

You can’t help but think people got it right when you see them enjoying any of the patio seating downtown Ann Arbor comes loaded with… especially on a warm summer day!  Best known for their breakfast and lunch only menu, Afternoon Delight is located on the corner of N. 5th St. and Liberty right in downtown.