June 2013

Thu
06
Cinetopia International Film Festival
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Ann Arbor and Detroit
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Cinetopia International Film Festival
Thursday, June 6th
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Ann Arbor and Detroit, Price varies

Experience more than 40 of the best feature-length dramas, comedies, and documentaries from the world’s best film festivals, including Sundance, Cannes, Venice, Toronto, and Berlin – all selected exclusively for Cinetopia by the Michigan Theater programming team. Venues include the Michigan Theater’s historic auditorium and screening room, the State Theater, the University of Michigan’s Angell Hall, and the Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts. cinetopiafestival.org

Fri
07
Tap Takeover: IPA
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ wine and beer bar
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Tap Takeover: IPA
Friday, June 7th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
wine and beer bar, price varies
Sun
09
Grillin' for Food Gatherers
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
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Grillin' for Food Gatherers
Sunday, June 9th
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds

Join Whole Foods Market at this community picnic with a purpose!  Enjoy meat and veggies hot off the grill, salads, sides and delicious desserts. Cash beer and wine, silent auction, and rockin’ live music. Fun for kids of all ages hosted by the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, and relaxing massages from Body Wisdom Massage. foodgatherers.org

Tue
11
Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan: Vegan Burgers
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan: Vegan Burgers
Tuesday, June 11th
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Lifestyle Center, $5

VegMichigan is the state’s largest vegetarian organization, and we are thrilled to host them in our Lifestyle Center. This month, join Russ and Dana as they demonstrate a variety of vegan recipes.  For information about VegMichigan, visit http://vegmichigan.org/index.html To register, call (734) 997-7500 or stop by the customer service desk. Space is limited. Please register early to guarantee your seat.

Thu
13
Vitamix demonstration
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ sales floor
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Vitamix demonstration
Thursday, June 13th
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
sales floor

Whole Foods Market hosts a Vitamix demonstration on the sales floor. Vitamix is a high-powered blender that can make meal preparation healthy and easy http://vitamix.com/ Join us for tasty recipe ideas and samples.

Thu
13
Strawberry Moon Dinner
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Misty Farm, Ann Arbor
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Strawberry Moon Dinner
Thursday, June 13th
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Misty Farm, Ann Arbor

When Michigan’s spring drifts into summer, when her days are long and nights are breezy, when berries ripen and fields begin to yield the best of their bounty, that’s the time of the Strawberry Moon. Whole Foods Market is a sponsor of this Legacy Land Conservancy celebration. Locally-sourced dinner accompanied with local beer and wine. legacylandconservancy.org

Thu
13
Twitter Chat: Summer Produce Gone Wild
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Summer Produce Gone Wild
Thursday, June 13th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

Squash, canteloupe, and corn - oh my! Summer's bounty is just ripe for the cooking and we'll dish about all of the ways to enjoy your favorites. We'll also celebrate our friends the bees, pollinators we all love and need to keep summer's bounty returning years after year. Follow #wfmdish to join the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST.

Fri
14
Vitamix demonstration
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ sales floor
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Vitamix demonstration
Friday, June 14th
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
sales floor

Whole Foods Market hosts a Vitamix demonstration on the sales floor. Vitamix is a high-powered blender that can make meal preparation healthy and easy http://vitamix.com/ Join us for tasty recipe ideas and samples.

Fri
14
Tap Takeover: New Holland Brewing Company
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ wine and beer bar
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Tap Takeover: New Holland Brewing Company
Friday, June 14th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
wine and beer bar, price varies
Fri
14
Ann Arbor Summer Festival
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Ingalls Mall, Ann Arbor
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Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Friday, June 14th
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ingalls Mall, Ann Arbor, price varies

Whole Foods Market is the presenting sponsor of the Festival’s Rock & Recycle program. Look for the Whole Foods Market tent at Top of the Park on opening night, Friday, June 14. We’ll have tasty samples for you. Come and say “hello.” Visit http://a2sf.org

 

Sat
15
Vitamix demonstration
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ slaes floor
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Vitamix demonstration
Saturday, June 15th
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
slaes floor

Whole Foods Market hosts a Vitamix demonstration on the sales floor. Vitamix is a high-powered blender that can make meal preparation healthy and easy http://vitamix.com/ Join us for tasty recipe ideas and samples.

Sun
16
Father's Day Brunch
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Cafe
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Father's Day Brunch
Sunday, June 16th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Cafe

Table linens, fresh flowers and fabulous food! Treat dad to brunch today. We’ll be preparing a complimentary omelet for all fathers! In addition, we’ll be offering fabulous fare on the hot bar – just $8.49 per pound.

Sun
16
Vitamix demonstration
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ sales floor
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Vitamix demonstration
Sunday, June 16th
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
sales floor

Whole Foods Market hosts a Vitamix demonstration on the sales floor. Vitamix is a high-powered blender that can make meal preparation healthy and easy http://vitamix.com/ Join us for tasty recipe ideas and samples.

Mon
17
Vitamix demonstration
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ sales floor
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Vitamix demonstration
Monday, June 17th
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
sales floor

Whole Foods Market hosts a Vitamix demonstration on the sales floor. Vitamix is a high-powered blender that can make meal preparation healthy and easy http://vitamix.com/ Join us for tasty recipe ideas and samples.

Fri
21
Tap Takeover: Liberty Street Brewing
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ wine and beer bar
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Tap Takeover: Liberty Street Brewing
Friday, June 21st
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
wine and beer bar, price varies
Sat
22
Health Starts Here Grillin' and Chillin'
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ sales floor
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Health Starts Here Grillin' and Chillin'
Saturday, June 22nd
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
sales floor

Celebrate summer throughout the store with delicious ideas and recipes that are plant strong, nutrient dense and perfect for summer happenings.  Stop in for sweet and savory ideas to keep your family on a healthy track while still enjoying favorite dishes! 

Tue
25
Veggies In Season
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Veggies In Season
Tuesday, June 25th
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Lifestyle Center, $5

Want to add more vegetables to your diet? Join Susan in the Lifestyle Center as she shares ideas and recipes and cooks up vegetables that are in season.

Thu
27
Community Support Day
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM @ in store
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Community Support Day
Thursday, June 27th
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
in store

Shop any Whole Foods Market Michigan store today and five percent of your purchase will support a yet-to-be-chosen, Detroit-based not-for-profit. Want to help choose the recipient organization? Stop by the new Detroit store June 5-12 and vote your favorite. The winner will be announced the week of June 12.

 

Thu
27
Twitter Chat: Local Favorites
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Local Favorites
Thursday, June 27th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

Local produce, local bread, local cheese - come and share your stories of the local artisans and products you most enjoy. We'll chat about how you find great local products and how to support those that produce them. Follow #wfmdish to join the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST.

Fri
28
Tap Takeover: Atwater Brewery
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ wine and beer bar
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Tap Takeover: Atwater Brewery
Friday, June 28th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
wine and beer bar, price varies

Events At Nearby Stores

Rustic Italian Cooking: Grilled Pizza with Francesca Giarraffa
Wednesday, June 19th
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Ann Arbor, Tuition: $39 Mandatory Fee: $15

It's here! Time to think about pulling out your backyard grill and creating a truly memorable event for your family and friends! Let our "seasoned" culinary instructor, Francesca, help you plan an amazing Italian meal featuring homemade pizza dough topped three ways: prosciutto, arugula and shaved parmigiano; grilled asparagus, fontina and parmigiano; roasted eggplant, mozzarella, parmigiano and basil. Pizzas will be served with mixed green salad and fresh fruit. The class is primarily demonstration format. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu

It's here! Time to think about pulling out your backyard grill and creating a truly memorable event for your family and friends!

Rustic Italian Cooking: Everyday Pasta with Francesca Giarraffa
Monday, June 24th
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cooking Classroom, Tuition: $39 Mandatory Fee: $15

Pasta is more than just a delicious entrée or side dish; it’s an essential part of Italian culture. Italians have been creating pasta dishes for generations, varying the shapes and sauces to reflect regional traditions. In this class, led by our native Italian cooking instructor, you’ll prepare and enjoy fettuccine (tossed with sauteed spring artichoke hearts and topped with parmigiano cheese); pappardelle (ribbed egg pasta tossed with sauteed shrimp and asparagus tips in a white cream sauce); fusilli (tossed in a fresh tomato sauce with bits of prosciutto, dry champagne and fresh herbs, topped with pecorino cheese). The class is primarily demonstration format. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu

Pasta is more than just a delicious entrée or side dish; it’s an essential part of Italian culture.

Sicilian Seafood with Francesca Giarraffa
Monday, July 1st
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom, Fee: $55.00

Francesca introduces you to authentic recipes from the island of Sicily where fresh seafood is a diet staple. Calamari are stuffed with homemade breadcrumbs and fresh herbs, then simmered in white wine. Swordfish is pan seared and topped with a pistachio sauce. Roasted Bell Peppers are made into a salad tossed with olives, capers and fresh herbs. Budino di Ricotta, a fresh ricotta cheese pudding adds the perfect final touch. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave, Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Francesca introduces you to authentic recipes from the island of Sicily where fresh seafood is a diet staple.