June 25, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Ashley Schaefer, Executive Director MSAA and Matthew Altruda, Curator and Talent Buyer for A2 Summer streets. They discuss Ann Arbor’s Summer Streets, organized by the Main Street Area Association, transforms downtown into a lively hub of music, dining, shopping, and art every weekend. This year’s focus is on Jazz Big Band performances to draw crowds and support local musicians, with live music scheduled from Thursdays to Sundays featuring bands like Fairtones, Depot Town Big Band, 251 Orchestra, Faritones, and Harmelodics. Despite street closures, parking is available downtown, including free parking on Sundays.