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SUMMARY:Witches Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Wisdom Bookstore is hosting our monthly gatherings! \nWhile the tearoom is no longer upstairs\, you’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks (just avoid anything too messy). \nJoin like-minded individuals on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss upcoming events\, share topics of interest\, and answer questions. This is a judgment-free zone\, open to everyone! We head downstairs to shop at 8 pm. \nCome to share\, listen\, learn\, and enjoy the gorgeous new space. Everyone is welcome! \nGroup Meeting and Discussion\nMoira Finkel\nmopayne@umich.edu
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/witches-night-out-9-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Meeting & Discussion
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SUMMARY:July Artists of the Month Opening Reception & Gallery Talk - Garin Horner & Christine Reising
DESCRIPTION:5:30-7:00 PM– Opening Reception \nExhibit Title: Two Tarot Visions: Art of Garin Horner & Christine Reising \nAn exhibition of two Tarot card collections\, created in two different processes\, photography and printmaking. \nAbout The Wonder Workers: A Major Arcana Tarot Series \nWonder workers are people who perform miracles or astonishing acts. The Wonder Worker major arcana Tarot cards contain portraits of people who fall into these categories. The cards started as monotype prints that were created on a soft plate with acrylic paints. Each print started with an inkjet transfer using imagery related to the person and concept of the Tarot card. Conceptually\, this series was initiated by the discovery of the French mystic and healer Nizier Anthelme Philippe. I found him\, or perhaps he found me\, while researching a trip to Provence. I discovered that his grave was located in the Loyasse Cemetery in Lyon\, first on my itinerary. Cemeteries are a vital part of travel for me as they are the repositories of the history and culture of a location. After arriving at a series focusing on mystics\, I was then inspired to seek out others from France and eventually broadened my search to include additional countries and periods. \nOf course\, Maitre Philippe became my Magician. \nAbout the Crowley & Waite Victorian Tarot Deck \nIn many ways The Crowley-Waite Victorian Tarot deck is unique among the vast assortment of tarot card decks. Though the deck’s imagery is modeled after the enduring Rider-Waite-Colman-Smith deck\, the pictures on the cards are photorealistic. Some of the photos\, like the Hanged Man\, have also been reimagined to expand their metaphorical and symbolic meanings. The design concept for the card’s imagery is based on vintage cabinet cards\, Victorian era photographs widely produced across the U.S. and Europe. \nThe pictures are a fusion of real vintage cabinet card portraits\, late 19th-century landscape photos\, and the photographic art and design of Garin Horner.  Photoshop is used to stitch the composites together. Note: all sourced photographs are in the public domain and copyright-free. \nIn addition\, the deck features historical figures\, including the namesakes of this deck: the famed occultist Aleister Crowley and the scholarly mystic Arthur Edward Waite. Among the portraits in the major and minor arcana\, Horner highlighted many mystics and occultists\, both real and fabled. Doing so\, he fabricated remarkable photo-realistic imagery that stirs the imagination and awakens a reader’s intuition. \n7:00-8:00 PM – Gallery Talk: The Art of Making Tarot Cards\nThe Art of Making Tarot Cards brings together two distinct artistic voices. Join photographer Garin Horner and printmaker Chris Reising for a rare\, behind-the-scenes look at how tarot decks are conceived\, built\, and brought to life. Come and learn how the artists reimagined tarot traditions through a contemporary lens. From the initial concept to the finished cards\, they’ll unpack the visual decisions\, symbolic frameworks\, and creative risks that shape a working deck. \nThis talk is also a practical guide for creators. Whether you are newly interested in tarot or are an experienced reader\, this conversation is meant to help you visualize what your own deck would look like. Horner and Reising will share real-world methods\, workflows\, and lessons learned from making their own decks. They’ll offer concrete strategies you can use to begin (or refine) your own tarot project. If you’ve ever wondered how to translate ideas into images or turn a personal vision into a cohesive system of symbols\, this talk will give you both direction and inspiration to take the next step.\n\n\nGarin Horner\nGarin Horner is an artist\, author\, and full professor of Art at Adrian College in Adrian\, Michigan. He has been an award-winning photographer for over 30 years. Horner’s work has been exhibited worldwide and is included in the collections of several art museums across the United States. Horner is an authority on pedagogy in photography higher education and has authored three influential books on teaching and learning photography. He is a long-standing member of the Royal Photographic Society in England and the Society for Photographic Education in the U.S. \nChristine Reising\nChristine Reising is a multi-disciplinary artist who has been exhibiting for more than forty years throughout the Midwest and Canada. Her varied art practice includes printmaking\, collage and book arts. She has constructed and designed over 30 of her own books and has collaborated with other artists and writers on theirs. In addition\, for many years Christine created costumes and sets for Ann Arbor theater companies that transitioned into her installation artworks often incorporating books and viewer participation. She received her Master of Fine Arts degree in Printmaking from the University of Windsor in 1980. Professor Emerita Reising taught at Siena Heights University from 1984 until her retirement in 2014. Additional positions that she held during her tenure included Department Chair\, Gallery Director\, and European Study Program Director. \n\nWebsites –\nHorner: heliographispress.com & photoalchemybook.com\nReising: christinereising.weebly.com
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/july-artists-of-the-month-opening-reception-and-gallery-talk-garin-horner-and-christine-reising/
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery Event,Artists Opening
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SUMMARY:No meetup this month! Goddesses of the Arbor
DESCRIPTION:Goddesses of the Arbor takes a break for June and July. See you in August!\nGoddesses of the Arbor is a monthly meet up for Maven/Late Millennial/GenX++ women. Everyone is welcome\, but topics will center around these ages & stages. Join our Facebook group (@ CrazyWisdomGoddessCircle) for details on each month’s topics\, activities & after discussion.Book suggestions\nGoddess study\nCycles of life\nSeasonal crafting\nManifest and Intention setting activities\nPolitical discussion\nConnection & more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCategories:\nGroup Meeting & Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags:\n Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\,  Women’s Goddess Circle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\n\n 114 South Main Street\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48104 United States \n+ Google Map \n\n\n 7346495918  \n\n\nView Venue Website
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/goddesses-of-the-arbor-2-3/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Meeting & Discussion
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Art Fair
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URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/ann-arbor-art-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T130000
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Death Café
DESCRIPTION:Join us for conversation about all things related to death and dying. This is not a grief support group\, rather a “death positive” event. Participants join in small and large group discussion with deep listening and sharing from the heart. \nNo agenda\, no presentation. Coffee available; bring your own snack. For more info visit www.DeathCafe.com. Open to all adults. Accessible\, confidential\, Free. \nFacilitated by Merilynne Rush\, Diana Cramer\, Rachel Briggs and friends \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCategories:\nGroup Meeting & Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags:\n Ann Arbor Death Cafe\,  Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/ann-arbor-death-cafe-9-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Meeting & Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T213000
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SUMMARY:Live Music Night - Adam Labeaux
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate evening of original live music featuring multi-genre singer-songwriter Adam Labeaux! \nWith equal parts ‘the sounds of today’ and ‘the classic sounds of the 70’s & 80’s pop\,’\nLabeaux has a strong new release on his hands—John Bommarito \nCrazy Wisdom’s performance space offers a cozy\, intimate vibe for this special night. \nThere is no cover charge\, though artist tips and room donations are appreciated. \nAdam Labeaux \nWith more than three decades devoted to his craft\, Adam Labeaux has established an\nindelible legacy within the Michigan music scene. His music is deeply rooted in folk\,\nclassic rock\, funk\, pop\, and soul. “I’ve always gravitated towards balladeers and\nmelody\,” he says. “I’d rather hear somebody sing something sweet.” \nLabeaux himself has an astonishing range and a voice as quick-tongued as it is rich\nwith feeling. By turns playful and plaintive\, triumphant and mournful\, evocative and\nmercurial\, sensual and restrained\, Labeaux’s songs are full of melodic surprises. At\nevery moment\, he resists cliché\, striving towards a relentless but upbeat authenticity in\nsongs full of longing and hope. \nWebsite: adamlabeaux.com
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/live-music-night-adam-labeaux/
CATEGORIES:Friday Night Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T190000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133825Z
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SUMMARY:August Artist of the Month Opening Reception - Annie Shaffer
DESCRIPTION:August 2026 Artist of the Month: Annie Shaffer \nExhibit Title: The Ground Between Us \n\nBorn and raised in Michigan\, Annie draws inspiration from its lakes\, forests\, and open skies. Now dividing her time between Ann Arbor and Honolulu\, her practice reflects the contrast of grounded Midwestern landscapes and the luminous energy of the islands. The result is work that is meditative\, transformative\, and visually immersive. \nAnnie’s paintings invite viewers into a contemplative dialogue with both the internal and external worlds\, capturing the essence of landscape rather than its literal form. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and is held in private collections nationwide\, appealing to collectors who seek art that is both visually compelling and spiritually evocative. \nAnnie’s paintings are not meant to simply be seen\, but to be felt. They are portals; abstract landscapes where inner and outer worlds meet\, inviting you to slow down\, breathe\, and connect with something greater than yourself. \nArtist Statement \n\nMy work explores the space between what is seen and felt. \nI seek to capture moments through abstract forms\, layered color\, texture\, and symbolic imagery. I am drawn to the mysteries that connect us through something larger than ourselves. Dreams\, spirits\, the stars\, and Mother Earth all serve as inspiration in my creative process. \nPainting is an act of exploration and discovery; I am interested in the questions that do not have clear answers. My work is not meant to provide certainty but to create space for contemplation\, imagination\, and personal meaning. \nIt is an invitation to stand at the edge of the unknown and embrace the beauty\, mystery\, and possibility found there. \nWebsite: annieshafferart.com
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/august-artist-of-the-month-opening-reception-annie-shaffer/
LOCATION:Art Gallery Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom\, 114 South Main Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010230Z
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SUMMARY:Witches Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Wisdom Bookstore is hosting our monthly gatherings! \nWhile the tearoom is no longer upstairs\, you’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks (just avoid anything too messy). \nJoin like-minded individuals on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss upcoming events\, share topics of interest\, and answer questions. This is a judgment-free zone\, open to everyone! We head downstairs to shop at 8 pm. \nCome to share\, listen\, learn\, and enjoy the gorgeous new space. Everyone is welcome! \nGroup Meeting and Discussion\nMoira Finkel\nmopayne@umich.edu
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/witches-night-out-9-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Meeting & Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T161621Z
CREATED:20260702T201414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T161621Z
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SUMMARY:Tarot 101 with Nina McDermott
DESCRIPTION:Tarot 101 is a class to help those who want to learn about using cards for tapping into and developing their intuitive talents. Class will cover a short history\, the basics of Tarot and how to start doing readings. Learn the differences between Tarot and Oracle decks and gain experience using cards to connect to your intuition while also receiving a multi perspective reading. \nNina McDermott is an intuitive tarot and oracle reader and spiritual healer with over 10 years experience and a gift of offering perspectives for positive change. She can be found at Crazy Wisdom giving readings on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition to intuitive readings\, Nina is also a Reiki Master. \n$55 Per Person \nCopy & paste link to Register & Pay into browser or use QR code (payment registers you for the class). \nhttps://square.link/u/Sk1VSlow
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/tarot-101-with-nina-mcdermott/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T130000
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Death Café
DESCRIPTION:Join us for conversation about all things related to death and dying. This is not a grief support group\, rather a “death positive” event. Participants join in small and large group discussion with deep listening and sharing from the heart. \nNo agenda\, no presentation. Coffee available; bring your own snack. For more info visit www.DeathCafe.com. Open to all adults. Accessible\, confidential\, Free. \nFacilitated by Merilynne Rush\, Diana Cramer\, Rachel Briggs and friends \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCategories:\nGroup Meeting & Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags:\n Ann Arbor Death Cafe\,  Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/ann-arbor-death-cafe-10/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Meeting & Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260818T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260818T163000
DTSTAMP:20260713T181120Z
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SUMMARY:Upstairs Meeting Room Closed for Private Event
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URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/upstairs-meeting-room-closed-for-private-event-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260819T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260819T203000
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CREATED:20260505T002043Z
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SUMMARY:Goddesses of the Arbor
DESCRIPTION:Goddesses of the Arbor is a monthly meet up for Maven/Late Millennial/GenX++ women. Everyone is welcome\, but topics will center around these ages & stages. Join our Facebook group (@ CrazyWisdomGoddessCircle) for details on each month’s topics\, activities & after discussion. \nBook suggestions\nGoddess study\nCycles of life\nSeasonal crafting\nManifest and Intention setting activities\nPolitical discussion\nConnection & more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCategories:\nGroup Meeting & Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags:\n Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\,  Women’s Goddess Circle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\n\n 114 South Main Street\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48104 United States \n+ Google Map \n\n\n 7346495918  \n\n\nView Venue Website
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/goddesses-of-the-arbor-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Meeting & Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260821T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T172833Z
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SUMMARY:The Improv Comedy Buffet
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of improv comedy\, featuring three of Detroit’s tastiest troupes: The Leftovers\, Lots of Denim\, and Second Breakfast. We’ve got 2 hours of back-to-back performances from a hilarious cast of talented actors\, writers\, and comedians. Stop in at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore on Friday night for your fill of laughter. \nNoah Louis-Ferdinand is an improv comedian at Planet Ant\, on the cast of their Thursday show (which includes sketch comedy and improv). He has performed in local improv festivals and at more well-known venues like Hearsay Theater and Go Comedy. \nHis troupe\, The Leftovers\, is composed of actors\, stand-ups\, and improvisers from the Metro Detroit Area. \nRegister at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992716012235?aff=oddtdtcreator. \nOr copy & paste this link to purchase online \nhttps://square.link/u/22vAEKrx
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/the-improv-comedy-buffet/
LOCATION:Celestial Lounge Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T155612Z
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SUMMARY:September Artist of the Month Opening Reception - Jack Edelstein
DESCRIPTION:September 2026 Artist of the Month: Jack Edelstein \nExhibit Title: NonDualistic: The Truth of Polar Opposites \n\nJack Edelstein’s early artistic efforts began with wood: sculptural forms and organically shaped furniture that echoed the contours of the natural world. In 2019\, he set aside his chisels and power tools and turned toward graphic art\, opening a new chapter in his creative practice. \nJack’s graphic designs are devoted entirely to the ancient symbol of yin and yang — also know as the Taijitu or the Cosmic Dyad — the emblem of complementary polarity. He explores the profound truth that opposites are not enemies but partners in a higher harmony. Light and shadow\, love and hate\, good and evil: each member of the pair exists only through the other\, each completes what the other begins. \nThe Taijitu becomes a lens through which to contemplate duality not as conflict\, but as interdependence—a philosophical rendering that stresses complementarity rather than opposition. My art is an inquiry into the deeper unity that holds tension without erasing difference\, a visual meditation on the way truth emerges from the meeting of contraries. \nThrough repeated engagement with this singular form\, Jack highlights the quiet intelligence of balance\, and the unity that emerges when dualities meet without erasing one another. \nTechnically\, the graphic renderings rely on precise symmetry\, controlled curvature\, and deliberate spatial tension. The background of each Taijitu becomes a stage on which the words themselves balance\, mirror\, or invert one another. Typography is treated as a sculptural element—weighted\, rotated\, or nested to echo the swirling motion of the Dyad. The result is a fusion of language and form: a graphic practice that uses words as shapes and shapes as philosophy. \nAll proceeds go to Groundcover News. \nWebsite: www.JackEdelstein.com
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/september-artist-of-the-month-opening-reception-jack-edelstein/
LOCATION:Art Gallery Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom\, 114 South Main Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists Opening
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260325T183621Z
CREATED:20260323T194245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T183621Z
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SUMMARY:Upstairs Lounge Closed for Private Event
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URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/upstairs-lounge-closed-for-private-event-3/
CATEGORIES:Private
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T135658Z
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SUMMARY:Witches Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Wisdom Bookstore is hosting our monthly gatherings! \nWhile the tearoom is no longer upstairs\, you’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks (just avoid anything too messy). \nJoin like-minded individuals on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss upcoming events\, share topics of interest\, and answer questions. This is a judgment-free zone\, open to everyone! We head downstairs to shop at 8 pm. \nCome to share\, listen\, learn\, and enjoy the gorgeous new space. Everyone is welcome! \nGroup Meeting and Discussion\nMoira Finkel\nmopayne@umich.edu
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/witches-night-out-10/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Meeting & Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260911T210000
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SUMMARY:Knots & Novels: A Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Knotty Macrame Co. at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore for a cozy afternoon of creativity! In this 2.5-hour guided workshop\, you’ll learn how to create your own macramé plant hanger. This class is beginner friendly and all materials are included\, so just bring yourself (and maybe a craft loving friend since registration is buy one\, get one 50% off)! \nYou’ll get to customize your piece by choosing from a variety of cord colors and decorative beads. Whether you’re looking to unwind\, try something new\, or enjoy a relaxing afternoon surrounded by books\, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to slow down and create something both beautiful and functional. You’ll leave with a handmade plant hanger and the skills to continue your macramé journey at home! \nRegister at https://forms.gle/3UL55x4n7zKW27pf9. \nKnotty Macrame Co. aims to rescue macramé from its “old fashioned” reputation by sharing designs that feel modern and a little bit magical. A literature lover at heart with a degree in English\, owner Bri Bondy’s path has led from books to fiber art\, and she’s found that creativity and connection has always been at the center of everything she does. Over the past few years\, Knotty Macrame Co. has had the joy of hosting numerous macramé plant hanger workshops at public venues throughout Metro Detroit\, as well as private in-home events. The workshops are designed to be beginner-friendly\, relaxed\, and fun\, giving everyone the chance to get lost in their creative flow and connect with others. There’s nothing better than watching someone leave with a handmade piece they’re proud of and the confidence to keep creating long after the workshop ends.
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/knots-novels-a-macrame-plant-hanger-workshop/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy Show
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T203000
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SUMMARY:Goddesses of the Arbor
DESCRIPTION:Goddesses of the Arbor is a monthly meet up for Maven/Late Millennial/GenX++ women. Everyone is welcome\, but topics will center around these ages & stages. Join our Facebook group (@ CrazyWisdomGoddessCircle) for details on each month’s topics\, activities & after discussion. \nBook suggestions\nGoddess study\nCycles of life\nSeasonal crafting\nManifest and Intention setting activities\nPolitical discussion\nConnection & more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCategories:\nGroup Meeting & Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags:\n Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\,  Women’s Goddess Circle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\n\n 114 South Main Street\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48104 United States \n+ Google Map \n\n\n 7346495918  \n\n\nView Venue Website
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/goddesses-of-the-arbor-3/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Meeting & Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T144654Z
CREATED:20260629T144654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T144654Z
UID:2642-1789635600-1789650000@crazywisdombookstore.com
SUMMARY:Upstairs Meeting Room Closed for Private Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/upstairs-meeting-room-closed-for-private-event/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T202902Z
CREATED:20260702T201633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T202902Z
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SUMMARY:Tarot 101 with Nina McDermott
DESCRIPTION:Tarot 101 is a class to help those who want to learn about using cards for tapping into and developing their intuitive talents. Class will cover a short history\, the basics of Tarot and how to start doing readings. Learn the differences between Tarot and Oracle decks and gain experience using cards to connect to your intuition while also receiving a multi perspective reading. \nNina McDermott is an intuitive tarot and oracle reader and spiritual healer with over 10 years experience and a gift of offering perspectives for positive change. She can be found at Crazy Wisdom giving readings on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition to intuitive readings\, Nina is also a Reiki Master. \n$55
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/tarot-101-with-nina-mcdermott-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T140045Z
CREATED:20260421T005649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T140045Z
UID:2326-1789815600-1789822800@crazywisdombookstore.com
SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Death Café
DESCRIPTION:Join us for conversation about all things related to death and dying. This is not a grief support group\, rather a “death positive” event. Participants join in small and large group discussion with deep listening and sharing from the heart. \nNo agenda\, no presentation. Coffee available; bring your own snack. For more info visit www.DeathCafe.com. Open to all adults. Accessible\, confidential\, Free. \nFacilitated by Merilynne Rush\, Diana Cramer\, Rachel Briggs and friends \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCategories:\nGroup Meeting & Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags:\n Ann Arbor Death Cafe\,  Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/ann-arbor-death-cafe-9-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Meeting & Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260920T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T161910Z
CREATED:20260408T181913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T161910Z
UID:2258-1789912800-1789923600@crazywisdombookstore.com
SUMMARY:Mary Magdalene Ceremonial Program
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to awaken the Divine Feminine within during this 3-hour immersion into the story\, life\, and teachings of Mary Magdalene. We will be honoring her as the saint\, Apostle to the Apostles\, myrrh-bearer priestess\, and the holy bride. \nWe’ll journey through an educational slideshow\, exploring writings about her in the Bible\, the Gnostic Gospels (including Mary Magdalene’s gospel)\, folk legends\, and what she personally means for us as we move into a new age of the Divine Feminine. \nShannon Smith\, your host\, will share about her pilgrimage to Mary Magdalene’s sacred sites in Europe\, her transformational experiences and holy water she gathered directly from Mary Magdalene’s cave in Southern France in ceremony with you. \nAs a Mary Magdalene priestess in training from the Desert Rose Mystery School\, Shannon will guide you through journaling\, intention setting\, devotional body prayers\, Aramaic chanting\, meditation\, and sacred oil anointing. Through our practices we’ll weave ourselves into divine alignment while remembering that our humanity is a sacred expression of the Divine Feminine breathed into form. \nSeats are limited. Tickets are $45 person \nCopy & paste the following link into your browser to register & purchase a ticket (purchasing a ticket registers you for the event). \nhttps://square.link/u/l4eMmfKk \nOr on a laptop/desk top use your phones camera to hover over the QR code to access payment link.
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/mary-magdalene-ceremonial-program/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crazy Wisdom Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260709T160318Z
CREATED:20260709T160025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T160318Z
UID:2683-1790272800-1790280000@crazywisdombookstore.com
SUMMARY:Mantras for Healing and Compassion: Buddhist Mantra Chanting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“Mantra” is a term that makes frequent appearances in various areas of our society today. Mantras for healing\, personal mantras\, daily mantras\, mantra in a yoga class\, mantra as a brand\, and so on. But where do mantras originate and what was their purpose? What are some examples of ancient mantras that still survive today and are used by spiritual traditions around the world? For example\, one of the most popular mantras in the Tibetan and Mongolian Buddhist tradition is the mantra Om Ma Ni Pad Me Hum\, which often appears on yoga matts\, prayer flags in coffee shops\, or laptop stickers. But what does this mantra really mean? How is it used in meditation and chanting practices? What are the benefits of this mantra for healing and mental health? This experiential workshop will explore these questions by having a go at chanting some of these mantras as they have been chanted for centuries across the Himalayas and Inner Asia. Dr. Ujeed who will be leading the session spent years collecting and learning different melodies for meditative mantra recitation from Buddhist teachers from various ancient Buddhist traditions from Tibet\, the Himalayas and Mongolia and will be sharing them during the workshop. \nCharity Fundraiser Event for Chamba Animal Care Center\, Ladakh. Donation encouraged but not expected. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/mantras-for-healing-and-compassion-buddhist-mantra-chanting-workshop/
LOCATION:Celestial Lounge Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T175404Z
CREATED:20260507T201807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T175404Z
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SUMMARY:Ayurveda for Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Ayurveda offers a body of wisdom designed to help people stay vibrant and healthy while realizing their full human potential. The three-week series focuses on understanding our unique mind-body type\, living in tune with our nature and achieving the body-mind balance that brings about harmony and happiness in life. \nThe event is offered free of charge by the Sri Chinmoy Centre. To register please email Kapila at castoldi@oakland.edu or call 734-994-7114. \nDr. Kapila Castoldi is a physics and astronomy professor who has studied meditation under the guidance of spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy for over 40 years. Her interest in Ayurveda as a complement to meditation spans three decades.
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/ayurveda-for-well-being/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T175319Z
CREATED:20260507T202411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T175319Z
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SUMMARY:Ayurveda for Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Ayurveda offers a body of wisdom designed to help people stay vibrant and healthy while realizing their full human potential. The three-week series focuses on understanding our unique mind-body type\, living in tune with our nature and achieving the body-mind balance that brings about harmony and happiness in life. \nThe event is offered free of charge by the Sri Chinmoy Centre. To register please email Kapila at castoldi@oakland.edu or call 734-994-7114. \nDr. Kapila Castoldi is a physics and astronomy professor who has studied meditation under the guidance of spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy for over 40 years. Her interest in Ayurveda as a complement to meditation spans three decades.
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/ayurveda-for-well-being-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260720T181248Z
CREATED:20260618T151512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T181248Z
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SUMMARY:October Artist of the Month Opening Reception - Jasmin Iskandar de Caro
DESCRIPTION:October 2026 Artist of the Month: Jasmin Iskandar de Caro \nExhibit Title: Fluir \n\nFluir\, Spanish meaning “to flow”\, presents a series of abstract paintings composed of fluid\, organic forms that surge and dissolve. Shapes stretch\, merge\, and disperse\, suggesting an atmospheric space in constant flux. \nJasmin Iskandar de Caro’s visual language operates as an allegory for shifting states of consciousness. Just as the forms resist fixation\, perception itself is destabilized—moving through clarity\, distortion\, expansion\, and collapse. The paintings evoke the sensation of thought and feeling blending together\, highlighting the fluidity between different states of mind. \nAbstraction acts as a way to extend the moment between seeing and recognition. In this space of perception\, Iskandar de Caro invites the viewer to further pause their thinking-mind\, which seeks to label and understand. We are asked instead to live inside the questions raised by the work itself.  \nJasmin Iskandar de Caro was born outside Los Angeles\, California to immigrant parents whose roots span Mexico\, Italy\, and China by way of Indonesia. Raised in an assimilation-driven household with little connection to a defined cultural lineage\, she developed an early sense of dislocation that led her to question ideas of identity and belonging. Over time\, her inquiry shifted toward understanding belonging not as a cultural inheritance\, but as a deeper state of being. \nArtist Statement \nI create abstract paintings that are visually complex and suggestive of a narrative arc\, inviting the eye to move throughout the composition as though embarking on a journey. I am deeply influenced by James Joyce’s concept of aesthetic arrest—the idea that a work of art can suspend the psyche in a moment of pure perception. By offering a stimulating visual field\, my work seeks to extend the moment in which perception arises before interpretation begins. \nWebsite: www.BosqueOscuro.com
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/october-artist-of-the-month-opening-reception-jasmin-iskandar-de-caro-2/
LOCATION:Art Gallery Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom\, 114 South Main Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T202635Z
CREATED:20260702T202044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T202635Z
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SUMMARY:The Art and Method of Tarot & Oracle Reading with Nina McDermott
DESCRIPTION:Two classes\, one week apart. 8 person limit per class \nThis two-class series is designed to help you discover your own voice as a reader while learning the foundations of working with both Tarot and Oracle decks. Take one class or both – each stands on its own\, but together offer an even deeper perspective. \nClass 1 – TAROT Learn the structure\, symbolism\, and storytelling of tarot while developing your ability to read beyond the guidebook. We’ll focus on trusting your instincts\, interpreting imagery\, and finding your own voice. \nClass 2 – ORACLE Explore the freedom and fluidity of oracle decks as tools for intuitive sight. This class emphasizes personal connection and allows meaning to emerge organically through your own interests and understanding. Each class includes basic knowledge of the history and structure of the decks\, guided practice\, and opportunities to give and receive readings in supportive\, judgement-free discussion. Whether you’re brand new or looking to deepen your intuitive practice\, this series offers an insightful and encouraging space to explore. \nNina McDermott is an intuitive tarot and oracle reader and spiritual healer with over 10 years experience and a gift of offering perspectives for positive change. She can be found at Crazy Wisdom giving readings on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition to intuitive readings\, Nina is also a Reiki Master. \n$75 Per Class $135 for Both
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/the-art-and-method-of-tarot-oracle-reading-with-nina-mcdermott/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T175237Z
CREATED:20260507T202615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T175237Z
UID:2459-1791727200-1791734400@crazywisdombookstore.com
SUMMARY:Ayurveda for Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Ayurveda offers a body of wisdom designed to help people stay vibrant and healthy while realizing their full human potential. The three-week series focuses on understanding our unique mind-body type\, living in tune with our nature and achieving the body-mind balance that brings about harmony and happiness in life. \nThe event is offered free of charge by the Sri Chinmoy Centre. To register please email Kapila at castoldi@oakland.edu or call 734-994-7114. \nDr. Kapila Castoldi is a physics and astronomy professor who has studied meditation under the guidance of spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy for over 40 years. Her interest in Ayurveda as a complement to meditation spans three decades.
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/ayurveda-for-well-being-3/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T135742Z
CREATED:20260603T135742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T135742Z
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SUMMARY:Witches Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Wisdom Bookstore is hosting our monthly gatherings! \nWhile the tearoom is no longer upstairs\, you’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks (just avoid anything too messy). \nJoin like-minded individuals on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss upcoming events\, share topics of interest\, and answer questions. This is a judgment-free zone\, open to everyone! We head downstairs to shop at 8 pm. \nCome to share\, listen\, learn\, and enjoy the gorgeous new space. Everyone is welcome! \nGroup Meeting and Discussion\nMoira Finkel\nmopayne@umich.edu
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/witches-night-out-11/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Meeting & Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T202510Z
CREATED:20260702T202510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T202510Z
UID:2665-1792087200-1792094400@crazywisdombookstore.com
SUMMARY:The Art and Method of Tarot & Oracle Reading with Nina McDermott
DESCRIPTION:Two classes\, one week apart. 8 person limit per class \nThis two-class series is designed to help you discover your own voice as a reader while learning the foundations of working with both Tarot and Oracle decks. Take one class or both – each stands on its own\, but together offer an even deeper perspective. \nClass 1 – TAROT Learn the structure\, symbolism\, and storytelling of tarot while developing your ability to read beyond the guidebook. We’ll focus on trusting your instincts\, interpreting imagery\, and finding your own voice. \nClass 2 – ORACLE Explore the freedom and fluidity of oracle decks as tools for intuitive sight. This class emphasizes personal connection and allows meaning to emerge organically through your own interests and understanding. \nEach class includes basic knowledge of the history and structure of the decks\, guided practice\, and opportunities to give and receive readings in supportive\, judgement-free discussion. Whether you’re brand new or looking to deepen your intuitive practice\, this series offers an insightful and encouraging space to explore. \n$75. for one class or $135. for both
URL:https://crazywisdombookstore.com/event/the-art-and-method-of-tarot-oracle-reading-with-nina-mcdermott-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore\, 114 South Main\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
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