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Ann Arbor Summer Festival: Top of the Park

Name: Ann Arbor Summer Festival: Top of the Park
Address: 915 E. Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, US
Telephone: +17349945999
Price range: $$
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2024 Dates: June 14-30

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✨ 200+ FREE concerts & events to discover✨
The best part of summer in Ann Arbor.
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The Ann Arbor Summer Festival is an exhilarating celebration of performing arts, outdoor entertainment, and community spirit. The nearly four-week gathering offers dozens of performances, activities, exhibitions, and screenings representative of the best in music, dance, contempo

rary circus, comedy, film, spectacle, street arts, and family entertainment. Founded by Eugene Power, and established as an equal partnership between the City of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival presented its first full season in 1984. Early festival seasons emphasized classical music and theater, but have since become more popular and diverse in nature, encompassing a breadth of performance genres. What began with a vision for a summer cultural event that would connect audiences with world-class artists, bring community together, and showcase the city and state as a major arts destination, now flourishes as one of the leading multi-arts festivals in the country. Today, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival produces two concurrent programs, one indoor and one outdoor, at various venues and spaces across the University of Michigan campus and in downtown Ann Arbor. The indoor Mainstage series includes ticketed performances of world-class music, dance, circus, and comedy. The outdoor program, Top of the Park, is held along a beautiful campus green and offers admission-free concerts, blockbuster movies by moonlight, open-air spectacles, and unique family attractions. The Ann Arbor Summer Festival offers a progressive mix of regional, national, and international artists of all disciplines. Presenting over 200 scheduled events each season and attracting a diverse audience of over 80,000 people, the festival continues to grow as a major cultural event in the Ann Arbor community, and as an internationally recognized celebration of arts that enriches the cultural, economic, and social vitality of the region. For over three decades, the festival has hosted such luminaries as Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Cash, Dave Brubeck, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Marcel Marceau, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Garrison Keillor, Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, Gladys Knight, Chris Isaak, Bonnie Raitt, Diana Krall, Ingrid Michaelson, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Andrew Bird, Lily Tomlin, Circa, Steve Martin, Trombone Shorty, The Indigo Girls, John Waters, Gregory Allan Isakov, Bernadette Peters, Cake, Lyle Lovett, Momix, k.d. lang, Ira Glass, Buddy Guy, Feist, Mayer Hawthorne, John Hiatt, Taylor Mac, The Moth Mainstage, Ani Difranco, Meow Meow, Los Lobos, Diana Krall, Patty Griffin and Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me! In addition to its mainstream presentations and regional artists, recent outdoor spectacle installations and performances offerings have included Australia’s Strange Fruit, The Architects of Air, Transe Express, Wild bytes’ Superhero, The Dream Engine, Erth’s Dinosaurs, Close Act Theatre’s Saurus, Polyglot’s Tangle, The Water Balloon Gladiators, David Zinn, Mucca Pazza, March Fourth!

12/04/2024

Only 3 more hours to make a gift to A2SF! ⌛️🎁 Help us bring more memories of one-of-a-kind events to Top of the Park by making a gift this . Whether you cherish the memory of listening to artists while in the Grove or your family likes to bring a blanket to lay out on Ingalls Mall, A2SF is asking you today to make a meaningful contribution to continue this tradition.

Donate: bit.ly/2ZBzq9p

12/03/2024

If you’ve never donated to A2SF, today is the perfect day, as your gift of $100 or more will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000, thanks to the generosity of long-time donors Judy & Paul Freedman and Perry Pernicano.

🎁 Donate: bit.ly/2ZBzq9p

12/02/2024

Tomorrow is ! 🎁 Thanks to the generosity of long-time donors Judy & Paul Freedman and Perry Pernicano, all gifts of $100 or more by new donors will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact.

As our way of saying thank you, we’ll also be giving away an A2SF tote bag to those who donate $250+ on !

Donate: bit.ly/2ZBzq9p

11/25/2024

We're looking for our next cohort of star interns for the 2025 season! 🌟 Could you be one of them? 👀 Our internship program is perfect for those interested in pursuing careers in arts management and live event production. Our 2025 positions include Community Engagement, Education, Marketing & Design, Operations, and Programs. The deadline to apply is February 4, 2025. Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/3SQd8d8

11/19/2024

Our 2025 Pick-a-Flick survey is now open! 🎥 Tell us the films you want to see on next year’s Movies by Moonlight lineup. Vote, and we’ll combine your ideas with ours to create the line up at Top of the Park. Vote here: https://bit.ly/3YUgOfr

10/24/2024

View a recap video from Community Keys!🎹 From May 1 to June 21, beautifully painted pianos by University of Michigan students brought Ann Arbor public spaces to life with impromptu performances. The project’s grand finale piano trio performance took place on June 21 at Top of the Park for a Make Music Day community concert.

Community Keys was presented in partnership with the University of Michigan Arts Initiative.

10/17/2024

Calling all artists! 🎤🎶 Our call for submissions to perform for the 2025 season is now open. Whether you are a large ensemble, small combo, solo singer-songwriter, or circus performer, A2SF is dedicated to presenting the very best in open-air performances. The application deadline is January 21 at 11:59PM.

Application: https://bit.ly/4dMeigE

10/10/2024

We’re still basking in the afterglow of Monuments Living History, and are privileged to have celebrated community leaders Bonnie Billups, Jr., Joyce Hunter, and Keith Orr and Martin Contreras. Weren’t able to make it out to Monuments? Here’s our video recap! 🌳

09/28/2024

UPDATE 9/28: Today’s Live Here Now will take place at South Pointe Scholars (10550 Geddes Rd) due to inclement weather. We'll see you there!

09/26/2024

This Saturday, September 28 we’ll be at Fireman's Park in Superior Township for another Live Here Now 🎶 Gwenyth Hayes plays from 7-8pm, and members of the community perform from 5-6pm. Enjoy free BBQ from FedUp Ministries and drinks from Kona Ice!

Live Here Now is presented by A2SF in partnership with the Superior Charter Township, Washtenaw County.

09/20/2024

Check out this lovely short recap of Monuments from CTN...thank you!

The Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) & the Ann Arbor District Library (AADL) collaborated to bring the impactful work of Australian visual artist, Criag Wals...

09/06/2024

We couldn’t have asked for a better opening of Monuments Living History! Check out shots from opening day, featuring project creator Craig Walsh, and honorees including Bonnie Billups, Jr., Joyce Hunter, and Keith Orr & Martin Contreras.

Monuments Living History will be running until Sunday, September 8.

📸: Doug Coombe

09/05/2024

Last night's opening was pure magic. Thanks for your invaluable partnership Ann Arbor District Library! Come visit tonight through Sunday and see what everyone's talking about.

09/03/2024

Monuments kicks off tomorrow night and runs through September 8 in Wheeler Park in Ann Arbor 🌳

"Monuments not only highlights the honorees and their contributions, but it also challenges expectations of public monuments and the selective history that’s represented in public spaces."

Monuments is presented by A2SF and Ann Arbor District Library, with support from the University of Michigan Arts Initiative, The Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library, and the Ladies Library Association.

08/27/2024

We're thrilled to announced our 2024 Live Here Now series! Conceived and curated with members of the community, Live Here Now is a series of neighborhood celebrations designed with and for local communities. We create a welcoming environment and present artists drawn from each community. Community members work with A2SF to program food vendors, arts activities, and fun attractions like bounce houses, face painting, and amazing music all over the span of an afternoon.

🗓 September 14, 4-8PM: Arbor Oaks Park (2090 Champagne Drive)
🗓 September 28, 4-8PM: Fireman’s Park (8795 MacArthur Blvd)

08/21/2024

A2SF and the Ann Arbor District Library will celebrate some of our community’s most impactful leaders with Monuments by Australian-based visual artist Craig Walsh from September 4-8 at Wheeler Park in Ann Arbor.

The community leaders recognized as the subjects for Monuments as part of A200's Living History will include: Peace Neighborhood Center's Executive Director Bonnie Billups, Jr., President/CEO of the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County Joyce Hunter, and community activists Keith Orr & Martin Contreras.

More information and full bios for each honoree can be found at A2SF.ORG/MONUMENTS.

08/16/2024

We are incredibly saddened to hear of Seth Bloom’s passing, who has performed at A2SF during the 2016 and 2018 seasons.

A virtuoso of physical comedy, he performed around the world with his wife. Most notably, he helped stage clown shows in Afghanistan.

Address

915 E. Washington Street
Ann Arbor, MI
48109

Opening Hours

Tuesday	5pm - 11:45pm
Wednesday	5pm - 11:45pm
Thursday	5pm - 11:45pm
Friday	5pm - 11:45pm
Saturday	5pm - 11:45pm
Sunday	5pm - 11:45pm

Telephone

+17349945999

Website

http://www.a2sf.org/

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Videos

Check out this clip for special memories from three generations of the Desai Burbeck family who have been supporting A2SF for years. Vinal Desai Burbeck is an A2SF trustee, and Eric Burbeck, first discovered A2SF with his parents, Tom & Marti. Vinal and Eric now bring their two children to celebrate community, creativity, and connection. Donate: bit.ly/2ZBzq9p #a2sf #topofthepark

Our 2024 season recap video is here! 🎬 What will you remember most about this season? #a2sf #a2sf2024 #topofthepark #annarbor #a2

Our 2024 season recap video is here! 🎬 What will you remember most about this season? #a2sf #a2sf2024 #topofthepark #annarbor

Community Keys Recap

View a recap video from Community Keys!🎹 From May 1 to June 21, beautifully painted pianos by University of Michigan students brought Ann Arbor public spaces to life with impromptu performances. The project’s grand finale piano trio performance took place on June 21 at Top of the Park for a Make Music Day community concert. Community Keys was presented in partnership with the University of Michigan Arts Initiative.

View a recap video from Community Keys! 🎹 From May 1 to June 21, beautifully painted pianos by University of Michigan students brought Ann Arbor public spaces to life with impromptu performances. The project’s grand finale piano trio performance took place on June 21 at Top of the Park for a Make Music Day community concert. Community Keys was presented in partnership with the University of Michigan Arts Initiative.

A2SF & AADL: Monuments

A glimpse from opening night of Monuments Living History 👀🌳 Experience the magic at Wheeler Park in Ann Arbor until Sunday, September 8! 🎥: Charlie Steen #a2sf #aadl #monuments

We'll see you starting September 4 for Monuments! 🌳✨ The leaders recognized as the subjects for Monuments will include Executive Director of the Peace Neighborhood Center, Bonnie Billups, President/CEO of the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, Joyce Hunter, and community leaders and activists Keith Orr & Martin Contreras as part of A200’s Living History. #a2sf #aadl #monuments

We’re so grateful for Toyota’s sponsorship of the Annex, which helped us bring such exciting workshops to Top of the Park this season like the Great Maker Race with Maker Works where we designed, built, and raced cars in the 40′ Great Maker Race! 🚗💨

The community really showed up for So Long Sunday yesterday! Thank you to everyone for making the 2024 season so special ❤️ #a2sf #topofthepark

Athletic Mic League brought the heat tonight 🔥🔥🔥 #a2sf #topofthepark #athleticmicleague #annarborhiphop #hiphop

David Zinn creating another chalk masterpiece before our eyes 😍 #DavidZinn #chalkart #chalkartist

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✨ 175+ FREE concerts & events to discover✨ The best part of summer in Ann Arbor. Top of the Park runs June 14 -July 7, 2019 #a2sf #topofthepark www.a2sf.org The Ann Arbor Summer Festival is an exhilarating celebration of performing arts, outdoor entertainment, and community spirit. A boutique music and arts festival, the nearly four-week gathering offers dozens of performances, activities, exhibitions, and screenings representative of the best in music, dance, comedy, film, circus and street arts, and family entertainment. Founded by Eugene Power, and established as an equal partnership between the City of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival presented its first full season in 1984. Early festival seasons emphasized classical music and theater, but have since become more popular and diverse in nature, encompassing a breadth of performance genres. What began with a vision for a summer cultural event that would connect audiences with world-class artists, bring community together, and showcase the city and state as a major arts destination, now flourishes as one of the leading multi-arts festivals in the country. Today, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival produces two concurrent programs, one indoor and one outdoor, at various venues and spaces across the University of Michigan campus and in downtown Ann Arbor. The indoor Mainstage series includes ticketed performances of world-class music, dance, theater, and comedy. The outdoor program, Top of the Park, is held along a beautiful campus green and offers admission-free concerts, movies under the stars, open-air spectacles, and unique family attractions. Since 2007, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival offers a progressive mix of regional, national, and international artists of all disciplines. Presenting over 175 scheduled events and attracting a diverse audience of 80,000 people, the festival continues to grow as a major cultural event in the Ann Arbor community, and as an internationally recognized celebration of arts that enriches the cultural, economic, and social vitality of the region. For decades, the festival has hosted such luminaries as Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Cash, Dave Brubeck, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Marcel Marceau, Aretha Franklin, and Tony Bennett. Recent Mainstage seasons have featured Garrison Keillor, Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, Gladys Knight, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Chris Isaak, Cake, Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples, Diana Krall, Lily Tomlin, Steve Martin, Andrew Bird, Bernadette Peters, Indigo Girls, Lyle Lovett, k.d. lang, Buddy Guy, Ingrid Michaelson, Trombone Shorty, John Hiatt, Ira Glass, Los Lobos, Pink Martini, Patty Griffin The Moth Mainstage and Pink Martini. In addition to its mainstream presentations, recent fringe and alternative offerings have included performances by John Waters, Sandra Bernhard, Feist, Devo, Dean & Britta, Neal Medlyn, Taylor Mac, Meow Meow, Mucca Pazza and MarchFourth. Since 2007, the festival has presented major outdoor spectacle from around the world including Australia’s Strange Fruit, Spian’s WyldBytes, The U.K.’s Architects of Air, France’s Company Transe Express and many more.