Community Corner

5 Things You Need to Know Today — July 14, 2012

Here's what's going on today in Plymouth and Canton.

Trivia: The based-on-a-true-story dramedy 'Bernie' screens this week at the Penn Theatre in Plymouth. Who is the real-life Bernie and what was his claim to fame?

Yesterday's trivia answer: Art in the Park was ranked No. 13 in Sunshine Artist magazine's list of top U.S. art shows.

5. Prepare for Canton Farmers Market on Sunday

The resumes Sunday at Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road in Canton. The market runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Check out what's new this week.

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4. 'Bernie' screening at Penn Theatre

The Jack Black/Matthew McConnaughey dramedy Bernie resumes tonight at the in downtown Plymouth. Screenings for the R-rated film are 7 and 9:05 p.m. All seats are $3. Be advised that the Penn Theatre is within the area where is taking place, so plan your parking arrangements accordingly.

3. Worried about parking for Art in the Park? Take a shuttle

For an event that draws about 300,000 to downtown Plymouth each year, it would expected that public parking will be scarce. 

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Fortunately for visitors to this weekend, a free shuttle service will make its return to the festival. Attendees can park at the former Visteon plant (current ACH plant) at Sheldon and M-14 and take the free shuttle to , in the heart of the downtown activity.

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1. Art in the Park in Plymouth resumes today

Check out one of Michigan's largest art festivals this weekend in downtown Plymouth. , which runs July 13-15 in , offers art, activities and entertainment throughout the weekend.

The following roads are closed until 8 p.m. July 15.

  • MAIN STREET – From Church Street to Wing Street.  Local business traffic will be allowed southbound from Church to Fralick Street.
  • ANN ARBOR TRAIL – From Harvey to Union/Deer
  • PENNIMAN – From Harvey to Union Street
  • FOREST AVENUE – From Ann Arbor Trail to Wing - may close at 6 p.m.

Check the full list of vendors and map and our preview story. Be sure to bring a camera so you can show us your photos!

Also check out the , and tune in to Plymouth-Canton Patch for video profiles on a handful of the more than 400 vendors!


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