Festival of the Pollinators | First Fridays Ypsilanti

Live Art Throw Down!

by padmin | Sep 2, 2022

The Festival of the Pollinators (formerly Festival of the Honeybee) is in its 10th year!!! We have established a tradition of hosting a live art throw-down every year. Artists will be paid $50 for two hours of their time, supplies will be provided if you need (including canvas, easel, water, a selection of acrylic paints, and we have some brushes too). The THEME is Pollinator-Related. Given that the name is changing this year, bring your best butterflies, wasps, bats, etc. We can’t wait to see it!

This year, the Live Art Throw-Down will take place at the Ypsilanti Maker’s Market – which takes over the Farmer’s Marketplace Parking lot and driveway.

The grand prize will include FOTP and FFY Swag, local gift cards and gifts. The winner will be announced at the Rumble of the Bumble in Depot Town about 8 pm. Your creations will either be yours to take home with you, or you can donate them to First Fridays to be auctioned off at a later time.

We will be doing electronic voting, so please submit your bio, a picture of you, a few pictures of your work, and any website, social media tags below. Here are the details:

When: Friday September 2 from 5 – 7 pm
Where: Ypsilanti Farmer’s Marketplace, 16 S Washington Street, Ypsilanti MI

Please fill out the form below to participate!

SUBMIT ARTIST APPLICATION

Rumble of the Bumble

by padmin | Sep 2, 2022

This, That & Odder Things presents the Rumble of the Bumble

The Rumble of the Bumble is being held in conjunction with the First Friday’s Festival of the Pollinators. This even celebrates the 2 year anniversary of This, That & Odder Things, and supports local businesses, artists, performers, athletes, and dancers.

WRESTLING EXHIBITION:

BRUCE BUZZBEE vs. GUY PHOSATE take it on in the wrestling ring at 7:45 (or so)
Wrestling Exhibition MC’d by Casey Miller

PERFORMANCE ARTISTS:

Curtis Wallace (Bee Creative Studio) & Robin Trevino Geiseman (Street Artist) – large interactive HoneyComb piece which is sponsored by ACE hard ware and Sprig’s Hideaway
Poppet – Living Statue and her student who I don’t know her name but she does head standing and agility
The Amazing Flec – Liquid crystal ball
Casey Miller – M/C for the event
Zach Lang/Dr. BeeGood – funny bone doctor prescribing delight and joy
Sybil/the Mad Pharmacist – whooping up some joy and giving answers out of the funk
A2 Breakdance – keep it real through body positivity and movement
Sophia Von Stardust – multi-talented and gifted burlesque and artist at 8:35 PM
Special Illuminated Dance party with love from ypsiGLOW from 9-10 PM

GAMES:

Spin the Wheel – win prizes from all the Depot Town establishments Wax, 734, Aubrees, Maiz, Thompson and Co, Sidetracks and many other Ypsi establishments including Stardust Studio and Unicorn Feed and Supply.
Plinko – Win prizes from This That 7 the ODDer things win shot glasses, Gift Chips and more!
PLucK -A- DuCk – WIn Mystery wrapped prizes, Candy, Gift Cards, Ducks and more!
Kids Bags will replace any adult prize won but there are LOTS for kids
Dr.Bee Good and his silly apprentice Sabrina the Mad Pharmacist will be prescribing up some JOY!
Costume Contest – Wear a costume of any pollinator or flowering sort and enter into our Festival of the Honeybee/Rumble of the Bumble costume contest at 8:10 PM.

DJ PERFORMANCES BY:

DJ Scotty D (4:30-7:00 pm)
DJ E.L.Y (7:30-10 PM)

Depot Town Vendor’s Market

by padmin | Sep 2, 2022

This, That & Odder Things presents the Rumble of the Bumble

ARTIST BOOTHS & TABLES:

This, That & Odder Things – massive sales
Jenn Lootens – Custom crafted jewelry
Jade Weber – dark cutesy shirts, stickers, prints and swag
Emi Slade – cephalopods and Creatures from below clay monsters
Todd Malner – Horrific paintings and sculpture works
Jamie Register – Hard wood and Metal decor, bowls and skateboard jewelry
Dan Stark – incredible resined hand crafted one of a kind pens filled with wonder
Katie Doowart – tshirts and urban wear design
Leaf Cantelon – found object nature art and jewelry
Lucky Haskins – massive sales
Aurora Abolio – Cute playful cannabis love and macrame
Jen Bown Tally – straightforward pop culture femistic artist
GiGi Bennet – Natural Art, Jewelry and design
Janet Wolforth – reclaimed Tshirt decor and designs
Emma Akio – teen artist with funky designs with a wild twist
The Thrift Depot – massive sales
Zarah – handmade botanical products, oils, spreads and things and her friend the soap maker
Apple Annies – massive sales

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Alex Leach – Tarot Card Reader, Reiki and other specialist
Becca Hackett – Reiki and Crystal healer with use of sound bowls and crystal magic
Carrie Crowner – Reiki specialist and healer
Diana Gonzales – Acupuncturist and herbal tea facial