Store Events

A Visit with Author David Schmittou

On Saturday April 19, Ann Arbor author David Schmittou will speak about his new novel, Omniscient, and sign copies.

Chelsea's Earth Day Celebration

On Saturday April 26, the first annual Chelsea Earth Day Celebration will debut, featuring exhibits from 20 local businesses and organizations, exhibits of alternative vehicles from Chrysler, and family friendly activities. While many of the activities are happening around the depot, many businesses will also have special things happening in store, particularly downtown. Those of us who have been planning the event since last fall are very excited about the event, and we hope you will attend, since the long winter of '08 should be gone by then.

Film Screenings in May

Friday, May 2, 7 pm: Chelsea Film Society screens The House of Mirth (Terence Davies, 2000)
Saturday, May 3, 7 pm: Mission Marketplace and Cranesbill Books co-present a screening of Arno Peters, Radical Map, Remarkable Man, a short documentary about the man who challenged the field of cartography and its assumptions. His redrawn map continues to make waves in many ways. Join us for a discussion and refreshments after the film.
Friday, May 16, 7 pm: Cinema Cranesbill screens Meatballs (Ivan Reitman, 1979)
Friday, May 23, 7 pm: Chelsea Film Society screens To Kill A Mockingbird (Robert Mulligan, 1962)
Friday, May 30, 7 pm: Sustainability Film Group presents The Dirt on Farmer John, a documentary about a farmer's attempts to sustain his farm by unconventional means.

Mom's Night Out - May 8

Join us once a month for a Mom's Night Out. This is a chance to take a break, network and meet new people, have some fun and learn something new. Each month will highlight a different topic.

May 8, 7-9pm: This month's topic is de-stressing and taking care of yourself while summer activities and travels challenge your composure. Speaking on this topic is Mary Tomac, MSW. Free chair massage by Kevin Costello will also be available.

Mother's Day Activity for kids of all ages

On Saturday, May 10 from noon - 3pm join us for a Mothers' Day craft available for all kids under 99!

Canine Corps

Thursday, May 15, 7-9 pm: Cranesbill Canine Corps presents its first membership meeting, all invited, but dogs should stay home until we figure out how to accomodate them. Jeremy Montange will talk and give advice to dog owners. The details of what membership entails will be discussed and goodies distributed to new members.

A Visit with Author Deb Baker

Sunday May 18, 2 pm: Yooper Alert! Cranesbill Books hosts author Deb Baker, author of the Yooper Mysteries, including her latest, Murder Talks Turkey. Baker both reads and signs books in our second floor space. If you've never read her mysteries set in the Upper Peninsula, you may want to check out her previous novels, including Murder Passes the Buck and Murder Grins and Bears It or her other Dollies to Die For series. Baker has been called the Janet Evanovich of the Upper Peninsula, so even if you don't read mysteries, you may want to meet her just for the experience.

Trivia in May

Trivia Contest, All Ages Welcome: Thursday, May 22, 7 pm. General categories, including Michigan Trivia. Winners advance to May 29 championships. Please contact us before the event if you want to compete. Small prizes given to winners of this evening's contests.
Trivia Championship: Thursday, May 29, 7 pm (continued from May 22). Winners of previous week's contests compete for $25, $35 and $45 prizes.

Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights - begins in June

Sounds and Sights begins later on in June, and that it stretches through the summer. Many of us really enjoy those Thursday nights, and I can't wait to see the horse and carriage ride's faithful patrons in front of the store.

For more Cranesbill events check out our upcoming listings on the Things To Do In Chelsea website.

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