Photo of the Week: Plymouth ArtWalk

A modern style painting of a woman with dark hair in a long sleeveless orange dress plays the violin, abstract blue and white objects in the background.

If you happen to be walking down Penniman in downtown Plymouth, Michigan, take a moment to stroll through the alleys on the west side of the street.

You’ll find an amazing art exhibit on one of the red brick building walls north of Sean O’Callaghans, between Harvey and Main Street.

Sadly, there’s no information about the artists or titles with the paintings, something I’ve come to expect from outdoor art installations like the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out program.

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Photo of the Week: Celebrating Spring in Kellogg Park

When I walked through Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth, Michigan this week, I was pleasantly surprised to discover the Spring Fever decorations from local businesses and civic groups. Like Scarecrows in October and Christmas Trees in December displays, local organizations were invited to sponsor and decorate Spring Fever displays for Kellogg Park. I found cute… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Celebrating Spring in Kellogg Park

Photo of the Day: Plymouth Ice Festival 2023

Abstract ice sculpture with dozens of sharp point icicles sticking out of it, downtown Kellogg Park in the background.

It’s back!

The Plymouth Ice Festival returned to Plymouth, Michigan for their 41st festival this weekend.

I’ve been going to, and introducing my friends, neighbors, and work colleagues, to the festival ever since it first launched.

And for the first time in a while, yesterday’s Arctic cold weather was perfect for the dozens of ice sculpture in front of downtown Plymouth businesses and in Kellogg Park.

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