October 18, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Kristin Jonna, Owner, Vinology and Ashley Schafer, MSAA Executive Director. The restaurant provides an immersive dining experience with events like Black Wine Night, which focuses on entertainment alongside food. This event includes a five-course meal with blind wine tastings using black glasses to enhance the focus on flavor and aroma. It has expanded to three nights due to high demand, with unique dishes crafted by Chef Caleb Jones. Another themed event, the Wild Game Dinner, is scheduled for November 13th, emphasizing local Michigan ingredients. Additionally, downtown Ann Arbor hosts various community events, including a trick-or-treat parade for children and adult-themed activities like Black Wine Night. Kristen Jonah and Ashley Schaefer discuss the importance of these festivities in promoting community engagement and highlight the success of Jonah Construction’s Viridian project in Ann Arbor.