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    18th April 2012

    Esperanza Spalding to perform at Ann Arbor Summer Festival on June 21

    Esperanza Spalding - Bassist, vocalist, and composer Esperanza Spalding has quickly emerged as one of the brightest lights in the musical world. With a unique and style-spanning presence, Spalding became the first jazz musician to receive the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2011. Spalding tours in support of her newest album, "Radio Music Society."

    http://www.annarborsummerfestival.org">The Ann Arbor Summer Festival is proud to announce that Ms. Spalding will be performing on June 21 at the Power Center at the University of Michigan.   The nearby Lamp Post Inn will offer special overnight hotel rates using promo code SUMMERFEST. 

     

    Wikipedia has this to say about Ms. Spalding's artistry:

    Influences and attitude toward music and jazz

    Spalding cites jazz bassists Ron Carter and Dave Holland as important influences on her music; Carter for the "orchestration" of his playing and Holland for the way his compositional method complements his personal style.[52] She has described the saxophone player Wayne Shorter,[13] and singer-songwriter Milton Nascimento, as heroes.[53] She has also noted her preference for the music of Brazil.[13]

    Spalding says she loves fusion music and was influenced by a "wonderful arc that started 40 years ago where people kept incorporating modern sounds into their music."[29] She has expressed concerns that jazz has wandered from its roots, suggesting that jazz has lost its street value and its relevance to "the Black experience to the Black Diaspora and beyond" now that has been co-opted by the "seasoned 'art' community".[7] She notes that in its early days, jazz was "popular dance music" and "the music of young people who considered themselves awfully hip", and believes "hip-hop, or neo-soul [...] is our 'jazz' now as far as the role these genres play in the music genre lineage".[7] Spalding, who has expressed a desire to be judged for her musicianship rather than her sex appeal, believes that female musicians must take responsibility to avoid oversexualizing themselves.[29][13] and that in order to write original music, one must read and stay informed about the world.[13] She has said she models her career on those of Madonna and Ornette Coleman.[12]

    Ms. Spalding is just one of the numerous artists performing this summer at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival.  Be sure to check out their website at http://www.annarborsummerfestival.org">Ann Arbor Summer Festival.

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    10th April 2012

    Bela Fleck and the Flectones to perform April 19th in Ann Arbor, Michigan

    The Original Flecktones

    http://www.belafleck.com/">Bela Fleck and the Flecktones have come together once again to "drive the music forward to places where it might’ve progressed had the band kept working on it all along" claims pianist/harmonica player Howard Levy.  The Michigan Theater will host the reunion tour and tickets are now available on the http://theark.org">Ark website.   The performance is scheduled for  Thursday, April 13th.  For those that will be attending the concert and need nearby hotel reservations check out theLamp Post Inn and use the promo code ARKEVENT. 

    http://theark.org">The Ark describes the concert and group this way 

    A reunion of groundbreaking progressive musicians

    Bela Fleck helped create progressive bluegrass music during his days as banjoist with the band New Grass Revival in the 1970s, but he was just getting started. Forming his own band, the Flecktones, in 1988, he forged a genre-defying music that was equal parts jazz, bluegrass, and sheer sonic experimentalism. Bela has traveled around the world, collaborating with musicians from many traditions and creating new and unique hybrids. Now, groundbreaking banjoist/composer/bandleader Béla Fleck has reconvened the original Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, the extraordinary initial lineup of his incredible Flecktones combo. Their album "Rocket Science" marks the first recording by the original Flecktones in almost two decades, with pianist/harmonica player Howard Levy back in the fold alongside Fleck, bassist Victor Wooten, and percussionist/ Drumitarist Roy “Futureman” Wooten. This Grammy-winning quartet is, quite simply, creating some of the most forward-thinking music of their long, storied career. While all kinds of genres come into play—from classical and jazz to bluegrass and African music to electric blues and Eastern European folk dances—the result is an impossible-to-pigeonhole sound all their own, a meeting of musical minds that remains, as ever, utterly indescribable. 

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    4th April 2012

    Feist and The Low Anthem to perform June 5 at Power Center in Ann Arbor

    Feist to appear at http://www.annarborsummerfestival.org">Ann Arbor Summer Festival along with The Low Anthem.   The program is scheduled June 5 at the Power Center at 8:00 PM.  The nearby Lamp Post Inn will offer a special overnight rate for those attending the concert that us promo code SUMMERFEST.

    photo by Mary Rozzi in My Photos by

     

    For nearly a decade, http://www.listentofeist.com/">Leslie Feist did not stop moving. Her 2004 Juno Award-winning album "Let It Die" led right into 2007’s "The Reminder," which earned her four Grammy nominations, six Juno wins, the Shortlist Music Prize, and the opportunity to teach Muppets to count on "Sesame Street." She then made her "Saturday Night Live" debut and toured the world. Feist appears in support of her newest album, "Metals."

    http://www.myspace.com/lowanthem">The Low Anthem opens the show.

    Photo of The Low Anthem

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    29th March 2012

    Bonnie Raitt and Marc Cohn to appear May 25, 2012 in Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Bonnie Raitt and Marc Cohn to present kick off event for Ann Arbor Summer Festival.  The Lamp Post Inn, a nearby hotel will offer special hotel rates the evening of the concert using promo code HILLEV.

    http://www.annarborsummerfestival.org">The Ann Arbor Summer Festival  has announced that Bonnie Raitt will perform at Hill Auditorium on May 25th.  This will be a "pre-festival" event for the Summer Festival.   She will be accompanied by Marc Cohn, The Slipstream Tour. 

    http://www.annarborsummerfestival.org">The Festival Website describes the concert as:

    More than just a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer, and accomplished songwriter, Bonnie Raitt has become an institution in American music. With a unique style that blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop, she was a cult favorite for twenty years before breaking through to the top in the early 90s with her Grammy Award-winning albums, Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw, which featured hits such as "Something To Talk About" and "I Can't Make You Love Me." 

    With nine Grammy Awards under her belt and a long history of social activism, Raitt tours regularly incorporating many benefit concerts into her schedule. After a brief hiatus, she is back and recharged with a batch of great new songs to play in her live set along with the tried and true favorites that have treated her very loyal following to countless memorable shows through the years. 

    The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's nineteenth album, Slipstream, is daring, bluesy, and steeped with the inimitable slide guitar and soulful vocals that could only be hers. Out April 10th, Slipstream marks Raitt'sfirst new album in seven years, and the debut for her new label, Redwing Records. 

    Opening the concert is singer and songwriter Marc Cohn, who combines the precision of a brillianttunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. Cohn will play from his new album, Listening Booth: 1970, where he transforms songs from such artists as Cat Stevens, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and 
    Van Morrison. Cohn is best known from his critically acclaimed debut album and the song “Walking In Memphis.”

    Please note: At the artist’s request, fifty cents of each ticket sold for this concert will be donated to the ARIA Foundation, which will distribute grants to local charities at the end of the tour.

    Bonnie Raitt's website is http://www.bonnieraitt.com

    Marc Cohn's website is http://marccohn.net/

     

    The Lamp Post Inn will offer special overnight rates for those attending the Bonnie Raitt concert.   To obtain the special pricing please use the promo code HILLEV when placing your housing request for May 25th on our website Lamp Post Inn (http://www.lamppostinn.com)

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    24th March 2012

    Blackthorne will perform March 25th in Ann Arbor

    Blackthorn - <i>A fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network </i>

    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.  

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    24th March 2012

    New Ann Arbor shuttle to assist Lamp Post Inn guests

    Beginning in early April, 2012 there will be an official  shuttle, http://www.michiganflyer.com/">The Michigan Flyer,  between Ann Arbor and the Detroit airport (DTW).   The bus will pick up and drop off passengers in several different locations in Ann Arbor including the Blake Transportation Center and the Central Campus Transportation Center.   Both drop off sites are really very convenient for guests of the Lamp Post Inn. 

    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.  

    Eastbound from Ann Arbor to DTW Airport

    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.

    Westbound from DTW Airport to Ann Arbor

    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.

     

    Blake Transit Center (BTC)

    337 S. Fourth Ave.
    Ann Arbor, MI 48108
    Stop located between Liberty and William Sts.

     

    Central Campus Transit Center (CCTC)

    1109 Geddes Street
    Ann Arbor, MI 48108
    University of Michigan's Central Campus
    Stop located between Church St. and Fletcher St.

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    6th March 2012

    Special Housing options for students of Hollander's at Kerrytown

    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.

     

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    5th March 2012

    Ross Executive MBA Housing Package Available

    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.

     

     

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    4th March 2012

    ICPSR Courses set for Jun 18 - Aug 10, 2012 - Special hotel rate for participants

    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

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    3rd March 2012

    Luck of the Irish - St. Patrick's Weekend - special hotel rates

    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

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    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.

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