"Jigsaw" at the Riverside Arts Center, near the Parish House Inn

 

 

 This production of "Jigsaw" will be presented at the Riverside Arts Center,  76 North Huron Street, Ypsilanti, Mi, 48197, December 5-8, 12-14, 2013 Thursdays – Saturdays at 8:00pm Sunday, Dec 8 at 2:00pm. 

The  artistic direction is by  Nan Bauer  and presented by PTD Productions.   The story takes place in the 1930's,  and  the world is  deep in the Great Depression.  Dawn Powell  was free to write about characters with a casual approach to relationships, something that clearly went on in 1930s New York whether anyone admitted it or not. And a mother/daughter struggle over a man who sits smack in the middle of their ages couldn’t be more timely, given the recent identification of the cougar in our time.

 Tickets: General Admission $18 / Students & Seniors $12

The Parish House Inn  is just 2 blocks from Haab's Restaurant where you can enjoy a lovely dinner before the show.  The Riverside Arts Center is just around the corner and a block up.  So you can walk to everything when you book a room at the Inn.  Just call for reservations 734-480-4800.

Saturday Farmers Market Inside in Ypsilanti November and December

The Ypsilanti Winter Farmers’ Market 
503 Oak Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Latitude;  42.2481665
Longitude; -83.6027247
website:  www.growinghope.net


The Ypsilanti Farmers Market  has moved inside at the Adams STEM Academy for November and December.  You can find all kinds of produce, apples,  baked goods, decorations and lots of locally made salsas, jams, breads, spices,  chocolates, soap and more.  I always enjoy just looking at all the beautifully displayed potatoes, turnips, carrots, onion, garlic and greens.  The people who actually grow these crops are there and can answer your questions or just engage in lively conversation.  It seems I run into people I know who are also shopping for locally grown and made food.  We foodies are drawn to fresh food it seems. 

The hours are 10AM - 2PM every Saturday. The address is 503 Oak Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan,  next to Prospect Park.  There is parking available next to the building or on the street. 

November events in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area

Fall color on the river from the backyard.

This is the view of the Huron River from the backyard of the Parish House Inn this week.  It takes a while before the leaves change color in the along the river so I look forward to seeing them each year.  This  November there are 2 more  University of Michigan home football games; 11-9  is Nebraska and 11-30 is Ohio State.  I have no rooms open for 11-9, but I do have several available for Thanksgiving as well as the Ohio State game.  Just go to the website, www.parishhouseinn.com to check availability and book your room on line. 
Of course there are many other interesting, fun and educational things to do in our area this time of year.  Kerrytown market and Shops in Ann Arbor  has lots of events planned this month.  Go to www.kerrytown.com for  all the information.  Here in Ypsilanti,  the shops on Michigan Ave will be all decked out with Holiday wares.  Of course, the Automobile Museum, Firehouse Museum, and Depot Town will be ready for you as well.  So make your plans to visit family and friends, got to a football game, shop, and dine.  I look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones....


Chris Mason
innkeeper

New Fence around patio

You will notice a change in the patio area on your next visit to the Parish House Inn.  The roses have been growing on the old structure for 15 years and have done well.  The structure, however, has suffered from exposure to the elements.  So it became necessary to replace it this Fall.  The roses were cut down, new posts, lattice and entrance frame replaced.  In the Spring, the roses will return better than ever and will cover this new frame with pink, white, yellow and  red blossoms. 

So this will be a beautiful area come next May/June.  It's not too early to plan a visit and book your room. 

Chris Mason
Innkeeper

October is for Pumpkins and Mums at the Parish House Inn

An October welcome; Pumpkins and Mums

Very large Mums at the parish House Inn

It is October at the Parish House Inn  and that means it's time for all things pumpkins, apples, cranberries, pears and nuts. of course there has to the king of Fall flowers, chrysanthemums! This year I found the biggest mum I have ever seen and put them at the back entrance along.  They really make a statement. The weather has been lovely as well, so we have been able to enjoy sitting on the patio in the afternoons.  The trees are showing a lot of color now which makes driving around town a feast for the eyes.  Now is the time to plan a  getaway to our area where the color is vibrant and the Farmer's Markets are overflowing with produce. There are many things to do as well...from college sports events to just hiking or biking along the Huron River. Book your room right on line from our website...I look forward to seeing you.

Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn