March 2013

Fri
01
Tap Takeover: Arbor Brewing Company
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ wine and beer bar
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Tap Takeover: Arbor Brewing Company
Friday, March 1st
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
wine and beer bar, price varies
Thu
07
Community Support Day
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Cranbrook
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Community Support Day
Thursday, March 7th
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Cranbrook

Shop Whole Foods Market Cranbrook today and five percent of the day’s sales will benefit 826michigan, a non-profit dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Visit http://www.826michigan.org/

Thu
07
Vitamix Demonstration
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ on the sales floor
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Vitamix Demonstration
Thursday, March 7th
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
on the sales floor, free

Whole Foods Market hosts a Vitamix demo 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
07
Rush Hour Relief: White Wines of Argentina
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ wine and beer bar
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Rush Hour Relief: White Wines of Argentina
Thursday, March 7th
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
wine and beer bar, $17

Come and enjoy some of our favorite white wines from Argentina.

 

Fri
08
Vitamix Demonstration
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ on the slaes floor
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Vitamix Demonstration
Friday, March 8th
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
on the slaes floor, free

Whole Foods Market hosts a Vitamix demo 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.

Sat
09
Vitamix Demonstration
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ on the sales floor
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Vitamix Demonstration
Saturday, March 9th
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
on the sales floor, free

Whole Foods Market hosts a Vitamix demo 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.

Sat
09
Whole Foods Market attempts to “crack” a Guinness World Records® title
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ on the sales floor
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Whole Foods Market attempts to “crack” a Guinness World Records® title
Saturday, March 9th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
on the sales floor, free

Today at 3pm EST, Whole Foods Market will attempt to “crack” the Guinness World Record title for the number of wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano simultaneously cracked in our stores across the country and in the U.K. and Canada. At Whole Foods Market Cranbrook two wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano are slated to be cracked. Customers can cheer on the cracking and enjoy samples of some tasty dishes containing Parmigiano Reggiano as well as try tastes of wines that go well with the cheese.

Sun
10
Vitamix Demonstration
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ on the sales floor
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Vitamix Demonstration
Sunday, March 10th
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
on the sales floor, free

Whole Foods Market hosts a Vitamix demo 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
11
Vitamix Demonstration
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ on the sales floor
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Vitamix Demonstration
Monday, March 11th
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
on the sales floor, free

Whole Foods Market hosts a Vitamix demo 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.

Tue
12
Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan: Vegan Indian Foods
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan: Vegan Indian Foods
Tuesday, March 12th
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.

Fri
15
Microbrews for Microloans
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ wine and beer bar
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Microbrews for Microloans
Friday, March 15th
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
wine and beer bar, $3 pints

This evening we’ll have happy hour pricing on Founder’s Scotch Ale and Founder’s Centennial IPA. Proceeds from each $3 pint will benefit Whole Planet Foundation whose mission is to alleviate poverty in the world (http://wholeplanetfoundation.org/).

Sat
16
Crafted at Cranbrook: Taco Bar
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ on the sales floor
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Crafted at Cranbrook: Taco Bar
Saturday, March 16th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
on the sales floor, $5

Enjoy today’s taco bar in the knowledge that all proceeds benefit Whole Planet Foundation, whose mission is to alleviate poverty in the world. http://wholeplanetfoundation.org/

Sat
16
Rugelach and Hamentashen
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Rugelach and Hamentashen
Saturday, March 16th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, $5

Join Eric for another one of his popular baking classes.  Call (734) 977-7500 to register. Space is limited. Call early to confirm your seat.

Thu
21
Rush Hour Relief: Napa Valley
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ wine and beer bar
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Rush Hour Relief: Napa Valley
Thursday, March 21st
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
wine and beer bar, $17

Stop in to taste the best that Napa Valley has to offer.

Fri
22
Tap Take-Over: Green Bush Brewing
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ wine and beer bar
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Tap Take-Over: Green Bush Brewing
Friday, March 22nd
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
wine and beer bar, price varies
Fri
22
Empty Bowls dinner
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Empty Bowls dinner
Friday, March 22nd
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, $25

Community members are invited to an Empty Bowls dinner hosted by Whole Foods Market Cranbrook to benefit SOS Community Services, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing and ending family homelessness in Washtenaw County.  Participants can enjoy a dinner, and then choose a keepsake bowl from among a selection of bowls handmade by a variety of local potters including members of the Ann Arbor’s Potter’s Guild. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit SOS Community Services. Space is limited. To purchase tickets, and for information, call (734) 485-8730 or visit http://www.soscs.org/

Sat
23
Eggcellent Eggs
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ on the sales floor
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Eggcellent Eggs
Saturday, March 23rd
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
on the sales floor, free

Join us this afternoon to celebrate the egg! Speak with our eggsperts and learn what egg labels mean: cage free, free range, pasture raised or outdoor based, organic, omega-3 or DHA, and fertile. Sample some of our favorite egg dishes.

Sat
23
Easter Tasting
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ on the sales floor
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Easter Tasting
Saturday, March 23rd
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
on the sales floor, free

This afternoon we’ll offer samples of foods from our Easter menu.

 

Sat
23
Brew & View to benefit Whole Planet Foundation
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ In the Gulo Room at Wolverine State Brewing Co., 2019 West Stadium, Ann Arbor
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Brew & View to benefit Whole Planet Foundation
Saturday, March 23rd
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
In the Gulo Room at Wolverine State Brewing Co., 2019 West Stadium, Ann Arbor, $5. At door or in advance at Whole Foods MArket's customer service desk

Join Whole Foods Market at this special evening to benefit the Whole Planet Foundation, whose mission is to alleviate poverty in the world (http://wholeplanetfoundation.org/). Enjoy light refreshments provided by Whole Foods Market along with a screening of Bonsai People: The vision of Muhammad Yunus.

This movie is the first film to follow Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus’ work from microcredit through to his social businesses. The documentary celebrates Yunus’ extraordinary humanitarian work, which started when he lent $27 from his own pocket to 42 people and has since grown to help 1 out of every 1,000 people on Earth (http://bonsaimovie.com/). All admission proceeds benefit Whole Planet Foundation. Cash bar.

Thu
28
Rush Hour Relief: California Zinfandels
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ wine and beer bar
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Rush Hour Relief: California Zinfandels
Thursday, March 28th
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
wine and beer bar, $17

Stop by to learn (and taste) why Zinfandel is the quintessential American wine.

Events At Nearby Stores

Fast and Healthy with Wendy Watson
Monday, May 20th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Ann Arbor, Fee: $39.00

Yikes! You forgot to plan dinner and now you will be home late. You don’t have to resort to fast food again. Gain excellent advice on items you can stock in your freezer, pantry and refrigerator that will help you make a healthy meal in a hurry. You will enjoy a stir-fry and gluten-free noodles dish while Wendy shares her secrets and valuable tips for planning ahead. Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Yikes! You forgot to plan dinner and now you will be home late. You don’t have to resort to fast food again.

Canning 101 with Cynthia Hodges
Thursday, May 23rd
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ann Arbor, Fee: $39.00

Plan ahead for preserving the bounty from your summer garden. Understand the basics of safe canning methods using a warm water bath and pressure canning. Assist the instructor in preparing the vegetables and take home a jar to begin stocking your pantry. A little planning now will allow you to eat local food all year long. Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Plan ahead for preserving the bounty from your summer garden. Understand the basics of safe canning methods using a warm water bath and pressure canning.

Exploring Wine
Friday, May 24th
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cooking Classroom, $20.00

Join Steve Kolody as we explore classic and unique styles of white wine from throughout the world. Snack on some delicious cheeses and taste some great wine for your summer gatherings! Seating is limited, please sign up at the customer service desk!

Join Steve Kolody as we explore classic and unique styles of white wine from throughout the world. Snack on some delicious cheeses and taste some great wine for your summer gatherings!