
Blackthorne will perform March 25th. Proceeds will be going to the benefit of the American Cancer Soceity.
According to The Ark Website
The Ark is proud to announce that there is a special benefit for the American Cancer Society scheduled for March 25th. Tickets are limited but you can still go to The Ark site to secure last minute tickets. For those guests of the Lamp Post Inn that will be attending the benefit please use the special discount code arkevent when booking your hotel reservations and receive a special 10% discount. The Ark webpage notes the following regarding Blackthorne A musical ramble across Ireland Blackthorn has been offering their uniquely rich tapestry of Celtic music around the Great Lakes since 1984. Traditional songs of emigration, sea shanties, lively jigs and reels, and haunting ancient airs combine with some of Ireland's best contemporary songs for a musical experience that evokes the beauty, history, and legend of Ireland and its people. Each member of the band plays multiple instruments, including wooden flute, accordion, tin whistle, five-string banjo, cittern, bones and more. These instruments complement the lead vocal of Belfast native Richard McMullan and the band's tight four-part harmonies. Based in Detroit, Blackthorn can usually be found at O'Mara's Pub and Restaurant in Berkley, and their appearances on WJR's St. Patrick's Day show are a Michigan Celtic tradition. This evening they lend their talents in support of ACS CAN-- the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. ACS CAN is the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society that holds lawmakers accountable for their words and their actions. ACS CAN asks that our leaders not only talk about fighting cancer, but take real steps toward decreasing the number of people suffering and dying from cancer. Please assist in the fight for Cancer and consider attending this special fund raising opportunity.
The Lamp Post Inn has announced that anyone attending the benefit may make reservations at the Lamp Post Inn website using promo code arkevent to receive a special 10% discount.
For those of you that are staying at the Lamp Post Inn, you may wish to take thehttp://www.michiganflyer.com/"> Michigan Flyer shuttle service as an alternative to a rental car or shuttle service. The Michigan Flyer is actually a very good option since in fact the two main stops in Ann Arbor are on the http://www.theride.org/">Ann Arbor Transit Bus Route #4 and the Lamp Post Inn is located on this same bus route.
The best choice of stops is the Central Campus Transportation Center. Bus number 4 passes one block from the Center and if you then pick up the Ann Arbor Transit Bus #4 at the corner of Washtenaw and South University (one block away), the ride will be less than 6 minutes to the Lamp Post Inn. You can also walk from that location, less than 1 1/4 miles.
The Blake Center is also convenient. It is the downtown drop off stop for the http://www.michiganflyer.com/">Michigan Flyer and you can simply pick up bus route #4 right there at the center and proceed along Huron and Washtenaw Avenue (detouring through the hospital area) and will be at the hotel in about 15 minutes.
| Schedule | AA/CCTC Central Campus |
AA/BTC Blake Transit Ctr |
Kensington Hotel | DTW/McNamara Intl Arrivals Level |
DTW/North Grnd Transporation |
| 8002 | 4:45 AM | 5:00 AM | 5:35 AM | 5:25 AM | |
| 8004 | 6:15 AM | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 7:10 AM | |
| 8006 | 7:45 AM | 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 8:40 AM | |
| 8008 | 9:30 AM | 9:45 AM | 10:15 AM | 10:25 AM | |
| 8012 | 10:20 AM | 10:30 AM | 10:45 AM | 11:15 AM | 11:25 AM |
| 8010 | 11:30 AM | 11:45 AM | 12:15 PM | 12:25 PM | |
| 8014* | 12:40 PM | 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 1:40 PM |
| 8016 | 1:15 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:10 PM | |
| 8020 | 3:15 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:10 PM | |
| 8018 | 4:20 PM | 4:30 PM | 4:45 PM | 5:15 PM | 5:25 PM |
| 8022 | 5:20 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:05 PM | 6:15 PM | |
| 8024 | 7:25 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15 PM | 8:25 PM |
* Please note the 8014 begins at BTC and travels to CCTC, not vice versa.
| Schedule | DTW/North Grnd Transportation |
DTW/McNamara Intl Arrivals Level |
Kensington Hotel | AA/BTC Blake Transit Ctr |
AA/CCTC Central Campus |
| 8001* | 7:20 AM | 7:00 AM | 7:50 AM | 8:05 AM | |
| 8005 | 9:10 AM | 9:25 AM | 9:55 AM | 10:10 AM | |
| 8009 | 11:00 AM | 11:15 AM | 11:45 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 8003 | 11:30 AM | 11:45 AM | 12:15 PM | 12:30 PM | 12:40 PM |
| 8013 | 1:05 PM | 1:20 PM | 1:50 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8007 | 2:05 PM | 2:15 PM | 2:45 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:05 PM |
| 8017 | 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:45 PM | 3:55 PM | |
| 8019 | 5:15 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 6:10 PM | |
| 8011 | 6:15 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 8021 | 7:15 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 8:10 PM | |
| 8015 | 8:45 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 9:40 PM | 9:50 PM |
| 8023 | 9:45 PM | 10:00 PM | 10:30 PM | 10:40 PM |
* Please note the 8001 begins at DTW/McNamara and travels to DTW/North, not vice versa.
337 S. Fourth Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Stop located between Liberty and William Sts.
1109 Geddes Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
University of Michigan's Central Campus
Stop located between Church St. and Fletcher St.
Dexter Michigan has certainly dominated the news the last week and now comes an opportunity to assist the community and enjoy a wonderful activity at the same time.
Last week tornadoes ripped through the Dexter area and leveled many homes - creating havoc, hardship and problems for the entire community. The damage was extensive and the memories of those damages will forever scar the individuals and communities.
As an individual that typically visits Dexter once or twice a week I was truly proud and warmed by the way the community reacted to the extreme problems thrust upon their community. Less than 24 hours after the devasation had appeared, the community was already in an all out process of recovery. While the devastation was still apparent, the fact is that 24 hours later there were dozens and dozens of new temporary blue roofs in place, wobbly structures had been removed, debris had been stripped from the roads and trees and the community was actively revived. Hardship still existed, but what was apparent was the spirit of the community and the agencies involved. Dexter did not come to a halt while requests for aid went out - instead it reacted the way a wonderful energetic community should - neighbors flocked to assist in food, water and clean up. Rebuilding progressed methodically and with determination and less than 24 hours later I was truly awed by the realization that even though the devastation had been horrific - the community was already well in the process to a total rebuilding. This was a community that reacted on it's own and vendors in the community and small shopkeepers instead of taking advantage of the situation, reacted by donating and giving supplies free to anyone needing assistance. Local hardware stores, restaurants and small business people did what only they could do - gave 100% to a quick rebuilding of faith in their community.
Now, less than one week later I notice that the community is sponsoring and celebrating the opening of a new river trail which, although having nothing to do with the tornadoes, is just another step in what the community is trying to do - get life back to normal and make Dexter the outstanding community that it has always been.
A special walk is scheduled for Saturday, March 24th and a local charity is giving a $20.00 donation to the community for everyone who participates in the walk. Details of the walk are available through the http://www.heritage.com/articles/2012/03/20/dexter_leader/news/doc4f68a2ba2e0...">Dexter Wellness Walk website.
Come out to Dexter and see a vibrant community, a community on the mend, and a community that speaks for everything that we love and are proud of in America.
During the actual tornadoes the Lamp Post Inn had several Dexter residents that came to our hotel for the evening and we are truly hope that we could make their evening a little more comfortable. In the spirit of the rebuilding that is taking place in Dexter, The Lamp Post Inn we will join in the fund raising efforts as well and for any of our present guests that decide to participate in the Saturday walk, please simply show us a copy of your registration form for the walk and we will make a special additional donation to the tornado relief in Dexter just for your participation in this heart warming experience.
The Lamp Post Inn offers special hotel rates for those individuals attending the various workshops and courses given by Hollander's. Year after year we have seen the number of individuals increase, and we welcome back our returning guests, and say a hello to new participants in the Hollander's courses.
The http://www.hollanders.com/">Hollanders website lists the dozens of courses that are being given this year but for those of you who are not familiar with Hollanders, here is a short synopsis that appears on their website.
Since 1991, when Hollander's first opened, the store has become one of the largest sources for decorative papers and hand bookbinding supplies in the country. In addition, Hollander's School of Book & Paper Arts is nationally known for its workshops.
Located in the historic Kerrytown Shops in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Hollander's also offers a wide selection of stationery items, journals, photo albums, gift wrap and cards.
More recently, in 2009, Hollander's opened a kitchen store, located on the second floor and directly above the paper store. It features cookware, kitchen tools, table top accessories and a schedule of regular cooking classes.
The Lamp Post Inn offers special hotel rates to those that are attending the classes. Go directly to The Lamp Post Inn website and use the promo code HOLL.
The Lamp Post Inn is located within 1 1/2 miles of the http://www.bus.umich.edu/">Ross Business School, and is therefore a perfect choice for those attending the monthly Executive Sessions.
We have been very fortunate over the last several years to have a number ofhttp://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/EMBA/Whyross.htm"> University of Michigan executive MBAcandidates staying with us for the entire length of their course and we have developed a special package that is available for one simple bulk rate. We realize the difficulty that participants have trying to guarantee rooms for all twenty sessions with any hotel in Ann Arbor since many of these weeks conflict with sold out football games, special concerts, etc. Therefore, we take pride in pointing out that each of the students that is part of our "Graduate School Program" has never been denied a room. What's more, they always get it at the same rate.
We put together your entire 20 week package for the rate of $1,000.00 (50.00 per night). You are guaranteed a room for every class session and you are also guaranteed that if you decide to stay over an extra day or two from time to time you will receive the same daily pricing, even if it is home football game.
*We can put together a special program similar to this for any specified class schedule for any of the undergraduate or graduate program. Each package will vary, depending on the length of the course, the dates of each class session, etc., but our goal is to make the Lamp Post Inn your home when you are in Ann Arbor. No changing rates, no black out dates, we appreciate our long term customers and will see that you are given top access to our inventory for all of your class dates.
To obtain a quote on your special situation, please drop us a note at our email at lamppostreserve@msn.com and tell us about your course and your class schedule. We will provide you with the ready made solution. Or, give us a call on our toll free number at 877-971-8001 and we will be glad to chat with your regarding the various options.
Each summer the ICSPR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research sponsors a series of summer courses. http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/ICPSR/"> ICSPR is generally regarded as the preeminent training facility for methodologies and technologies of social science research.
The Lamp Post Inn has been very fortunate to host many of the hundreds of students that arrive during the summer to take the various courses. We have in fact, offer a special rate for those that are taking any of the four week or eight week courses. Special rates for these students, scholars and professors are accessible at our website Lamp Post Inn. Please use the promo code ICSPR. For those students that may need to make special arrangements for housing that are not shown in the promo code specials, please contact us direct at lamppostreserve@msn.com and we will do everything possible to coordinate and price your stay properly.
As outlined on the ICSPR website, this summer's structure will include the
Traditional Core; Two Four Week Sessions beginning June 18 to July 13 and July 16 to August 10, 2012.
The type of classes to be included are - Statistical workshops, lectures, substantive workshops and the Hubert M Blalock Lecture Series
For further information regarding the ICSPR program for this summer go to ICSPR website . For special housing rates at the Lamp Post Inn go to our website and use promo code ICPSR
My spouse is very Irish and very thrifty - both good traits I should interject. It is therefore appropriate that the Lamp Post Inn offer a special pricing for those people who will be in Ann Arbor to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day weekend.
To help celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the Lamp Post Inn of Ann Arbor, Michigan will offer a special 10% Internet discount for all stays of two days or more during the period of March 15-20. In order to obtain the reduced rates simply sign onto the Lamp Post Inn and put in the dates of your say (between March 17-20. Add the promo code IRISH underneath in the promotions box and click. You will be directed to a special web page that includes our 10% blog special for St. Patrick's Day
The Ann Arbor Marathon, a new event, will take place June 17th in Ann Arbor. The event will be sponsored by theChampions for Charity, a local organization that indicates that all proceeds will be given to the local schools ( Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation
The race is scheduled to begin at 6:45 a.m. in the morning and has the support of the Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. The marathon will be limited to 2,500 participants. A second race ( a 1/2 marathon) will have a 5000 per capacity.
The route will be begin at the corner of The Big House and continue through downtown Ann Arbor, through central campus, across the crosswalk near the campus bus station and then head out Geddes to Huron Parkway and Plymouth Road. After a turn, the route will be generally similar as it heads back to
According to the plan approved by the city, marathoners will start on Main Street at Keech Avenue and head north toward downtown, turn right on Liberty Street, right on State Street, left on North University to the crosswalk by the bus station there, left to a pedestrian bridge, right on Observatory, left on Geddes and north on Huron Parkway to Plymouth Road with a turn around at Gallup Park. The route back is completely different but again combines various locations on campus, South University and finally Eblel Field (for the finish line).
The Ann Arbor Marathon scheduled for June 17th will draw a number of people that require overnight accommodations. The Lamp Post Inn will have a special rate for race participants. Please use the promo code BIGRACE.
The annual Dexter-Ann Arbor Run will take place on June 3, 2012. The Lamp Post Inn is pleased to welcome back our annual runner-guests and also wants to take this opportunity to indicated that any participants may obtain special rates the night before or after the run by simply going to our website The Lamp Post Inn and using the special promo code DEXANN.
The official http://www.dexterannarborrun.com/">Dexter- Ann Arbor Run website indicates the following:
The hills, trees and backwoods riverbanks of Michigan's Huron River Drive are the setting for the annual Dexter to Ann Arbor Run, a road race event with a half-marathon, a 10K, a 5K and a kids fun run that takes runners on a course exactly as its name suggests, from the town of Dexter along an eastward route along the Huron River to the finish in downtown Ann Arbor. The event also includes a separate 10k, the USATF 10k Masters Championship that starts 2 minutes before the regular 10k. The Ann Arbor Track Club manages the entire event and is hosting the Masters Championship for the 3rd year in a row in 2012.
http://www.lamppostinn.com, The Lamp Post Inn
It will be led by the orchestra’s principal conductor Riccardo Muti, the program features two works by Brahms: the Violin Concerto in D Major and his Symphony No. 2 in D Major.Founded in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra enjoys an enviable position in the music world with performances greeted by enthusiastic audiences both at home and abroad. The Orchestra has made over 200 appearances under the auspices of UMS since its debut in 1892; the orchestra last performed in Hill Auditorium in 2010. Ricardo Muti conducted the Vienna Philharmonic’s Hill Auditorium performance in 2006, although this will be his first time performing with the CSO under UMS auspices.
Violinist Pinchas Zukerman, recognized as a phenomenon for nearly four decades, returns to UMS for a performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto. “Youth sticks with some people… Zukerman seems the forever-young virtuoso: expressively resourceful, infectiously musical, technically impeccable, effortless. As usual, it was a joy to be in his musical company.” (Los Angeles Times)
Conductor Riccardo Muti made his debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Ravinia Festival in July 1973. In September of 2007—for the first time in more than 30 years—he appeared with the CSO in a month-long residency that included two weeks of remarkable subscription concerts, a sold-out opening night gala, and a triumphant European tour, which marked the Orchestra’s first performances in Italy in more than 25 years. In May 2008, the CSO announced Muti’s appointment as its 10th music director, a post he assumed with the beginning of the 2010/11 season.
Born in Naples, Italy, Riccardo Muti studied piano at the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella under Vincenzo Vitale, graduating with distinction. He subsequently received a diploma in composition and conducting from the Verdi Conservatory in Milan, where he studied with Bruno Bettinelli and Antonino Votto.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will appear at Hill Auditorium on May 9th. The nearby Lamp Post Inn will offer special rates for those attending the concert. Use promo code HILLEV
My family and I are proud to be the Innkeepers for the Lamp Post Inn, a small family owned hotel in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Lamp Post Inn is located very near the University of Michigan campus and is in an ideal location for those visiting the University or hospitals. We are also less than two miles rom the University of Michigan athletic fields, The Ark, Hill Auditorium, the Michigan Theater and downtown Ann Arbor.
Our dream when we purchased the hotel was not to have the most exquisite hotel in town, but rather to own a hotel that was affordable but met the basics needs of visitors to Ann Arbor. We wanted to provide a convenient, friendly, clean accommodation at a fair price. We realized an older hotel could not hope to compete against the four star amenities of our pricey, and corporate franchised competition but we also believed that most people did not need the glitz, as long as they received value for their dollar.
When you visit Ann Arbor we invite you to stay with us and enjoy our hotel. We are proud to be a part of Ann Arbor, a world leader in academics, athletics and cultural events.