Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Weekend Beer Events - July 21-24


Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you've probably heard that there's this little event going on this weekend called the 14th Annual Michigan Summer Beer Festival.  If, for some reason, you aren't going (shame on you!) and you're looking for something else to do this weekend (in between uncontrollable fits of crying because you aren't at the festival), don't worry -- I have your back. 

Thursday, July 21:
Time: 4:00 pm to 12:00 am
Cost: No cover
Venue: Wolverine State Brewing Company
Address: 2019 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
Details: "The Wolverine State Brewing Company will host an indoor art fair, beginning Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, July 24, 2011.  Works from four artists will be represented:
John Copley.  www.johnacopley.com  
Shaun Williams.  www.thetidesdepth.net

The Wolverine West Side Art Fair welcomes all locals and visitors to our fair city during the Art Fair season.    All works will be available for purchase through the artists’ contact information, not through the brewery."

Time:  8:00 pm to 2:00 am
Cost:  Varies depending on the beer
Venue:  Fort Street Brewery
Address:  1660 Fort St., Lincoln Park, MI
Details:  A new cask is tapped every Thursday.  For more information, call 313-389-9620


Friday, July 22:

Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door 
Venue: Alden Depot Museum & Park
Address: 10670 Coy Street, Alden, MI
Details: "On Friday, July 22 Alden’s Annual Wine & Beer Tasting, “Hops & Berries” will be held on the shores of Torch Lake from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Local vineyards & breweries offer tasting at the Alden Depot Park on the South end of town accompanied by live Jazz and a silent auction.  Sponsored by the Downtown Alden Business Association.   Contact Coleen Richmond at 231-331-4711."

Time:  5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost:  No cover charge
Venue:  New Holland Brewing Co. 
Address:  66 East 8th St., Holland, MI
Details:  "Our Backyard Beer-B-Q Series is in full swing at New Holland Brewing Co. Restaurant & Pub! Join us this and every Friday out back on the patio!   This Friday, July 22, we will be featuring live music from 5:00 – 8:00 pm with Dave Boutette and food hot off the grill to tantalize your taste buds. Grab your favorite New Holland brew and join us every Friday through the summer out back on the patio!"


Time: 4:00 pm to 12:00 am
Cost: No cover
Venue: Wolverine State Brewing Company
Address: 2019 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
Details: "The Wolverine State Brewing Company will host an indoor art fair, beginning Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, July 24, 2011.  Works from four artists will be represented:
John Copley.  www.johnacopley.com  
Shaun Williams.  www.thetidesdepth.net

The Wolverine West Side Art Fair welcomes all locals and visitors to our fair city during the Art Fair season.    All works will be available for purchase through the artists’ contact information, not through the brewery."

Saturday, July 23:

Time:  12:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Cost:  $5 and includes beer samples
Venue:  Brewery Vivant
Address:  925 Cherry Street Southest, Grand Rapids, MI
Details:  "Want to learn about what makes Brewery Vivant beer so special? There is no better way than to learn from the very people whose passion put that beer in your glass. Tours are also a lot of fun. Impress your out-of-town guests by bringing them down to see how your local beer is made.

Official Brewery tours are given every Saturday at noon and 2:00. No reservations needed, just show up. Must be 21 years or older to take the tour.  Cost of the tour is $5 and includes beer samples.  All tour attendees get 10% off coupon from the company store.  Use it for shirts, hats, beer glasses, or take a 4 pk or case of beer home with you."

Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 am
Cost: No cover
Venue: Wolverine State Brewing Company
Address: 2019 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
Details: "The Wolverine State Brewing Company will host an indoor art fair, beginning Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, July 24, 2011.  Works from four artists will be represented:
John Copley.  www.johnacopley.com  
Shaun Williams.  www.thetidesdepth.net

The Wolverine West Side Art Fair welcomes all locals and visitors to our fair city during the Art Fair season.    All works will be available for purchase through the artists’ contact information, not through the brewery."

Sunday, July 24:

Time:  All day
Cost:  $50 per person
Venue:  Traverse City Tall Ship Co.
Address:  13390 S.W. Bay Shore Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684
Details:  "Join us on Sunday evenings aboard the tall ship Manitou (mid-June through Labor Day) for a sampling of superb local beer from Short’s Brewing Company , paired with Traverse City’s own Crusted Creations pizza.  For more information please call 231-941-2000 or 800-678-0383. "

Time:  7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost:  No cover
Venue:  HopCat
Address:  25 Ionia SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Details:  "Every Sunday night West Michigan's jazz artists and jazz fans will have a place to relax and hang and get together for an 'old skool' jam session at HopCat in downtown Grand Rapids. After the first set, competent musicians and serious jazz students will be invited to join the trio hosted by drummer Randy Marsh. There may be an occasional Organissimo sighting when Jim Alfredson is home off the road."

Time: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: No cover
Venue: Wolverine State Brewing Company
Address: 2019 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
Details: "The Wolverine State Brewing Company will host an indoor art fair, beginning Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, July 24, 2011.  Works from four artists will be represented:
John Copley.  www.johnacopley.com  
Shaun Williams.  www.thetidesdepth.net

The Wolverine West Side Art Fair welcomes all locals and visitors to our fair city during the Art Fair season.    All works will be available for purchase through the artists’ contact information, not through the brewery."

1 comments:

Jey Raul said...

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