Sally Bjork

1 month ago | annarborobserver.com | Sally Bjork |Brooke Black |I Spy

March’s photo shows “a column outside the new Echelon Kitchen and Bar that just opened,” writes Dyke McEwen. It’s on the “southwest corner of Main Street and Washington,” says Debbie Onderdonk. “The building in the background is Cafe Zola.”Subscribe Now This content is for subscribers only. Already a member? Log in here

1 month ago | annarborobserver.com | Sally Bjork |Brooke Black |I Spy

“This month’s I Spy is an imposing building on N. Fourth Ave. that was called the ‘City Building,’” writes Ken Koral. Built in 1893, it “housed city offices until city hall opened,” in 1907, shares Dyke McEwen. Subscribe Now This content is for subscribers only. Already a member? Log in here

2 months ago | annarborobserver.com | Sally Bjork |Brooke Black |I Spy

“You thought you could skate this one by the readers, didn’t you?” quips Mary Adams about January’s feature. “I believe the ‘cathedral’ is Yost Ice Arena on S. State,” writes David Cooke, referring to the clue. “I admit that I don’t get the clue,” writes Mike McGraw, “but I recognize Yost.” “One of the best sports environments anywhere,” says Jane Thurston. This content is for subscribers only.

Oct 25, 2024 | annarborobserver.com | Sally Bjork |Brooke Black |I Spy

“Lovely door, lovely venue,” writes Suzanne Tainter. October’s “I Spy is the Kerrytown Concert House on 415 N. Fourth Ave.,” writes Rudi Hauleitner. “Great place for small-scale concerts with marvelous acoustics!” he continues. “Looks good on the outside, sounds great on the inside!” agrees A.J. Kydd. This content is for subscribers only.

Sep 25, 2024 | annarborobserver.com | Sally Bjork |Brooke Black |I Spy

“This month’s I Spy is the Thelonious Monk mural by Brian Whitfield on Ashley Street,” writes Silvia Ruiz. David Karl identifies it as “the old Del Rio Bar building,” which Dyke McEwan adds is now home to “the Cellar by Grizzly Peak.” The mural, writes Kathy Scott, honors both Monk at the bar where he sometimes performed.