2205, 2009

Fortunes

Pam/ May 22, 2009/ Around Ann Arbor, Art, Fun Stuff

Friday, May 29 Washington Street Gallery (now on Main Street) is hosting an opening of Valerie Mann’s latest art work. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Valerie a couple of times. She’s one of those people I instantly like – she’s friendly, creative, supportive, cute and funny. “Fortunes” is an installation piece of 50 vintage children’s gowns with ‘fortunes’ embroidered

2205, 2009

Recent Reads

Pam/ May 22, 2009/ Books

Our book discussion group got together Monday this week to discuss “Away” by Amy Bloom. The main character, Lillian, immigrates to the United States from Russia after her family is slaughtered. Lillian goes on a quite a journey in the 240 pages. It’s wonderfully written and I would highly recommend it. The group is putting together a list of titles