Canfield Street Market on August 20th!

We had such a blast at the first Canfield Street Market, that we decided to make it a more regular event - please join us for the second Canfield Street Market on Friday, August 20th from 5-9 pm! This Street Market promises to be bigger and better, with more vendors and activities! Additionally, our friends on West Willis are adding to the fun by hosting a fun simultaneous event right around the corner.

Canfield Street Market
The Canfield Lofts, 460 West Canfield Street, between Cass & Second, Detroit
Hosted by Bureau of Urban Living and City Bird. Featuring handmade & vintage goods by guest artists and vendors, including:

• Detroit photography by Marvin Shaouni of Model D at City Bird
• Vintage clothing & accessories from Rachel’s Place in North Corktown
• Custom t-shirts from Midtown’s newest shop, Goods (opening Fall 2010 in the Park Shelton)
• LOVELAND inch sale
• Photobooth by David Lewinski
• Rickshaw rides by Breezecab
• Local brews from Traffic Jam & Snug and Motor City Brewing Works
• Treats from The Pink FlaminGo! Mobile Restaurant
• Organic popcorn by Popcorn Joe
• Music by DJ Big Time America
• Barbeque at Traffic Jam and Snug
• Debut of Elixir fermented wine at Motor City Brewing Works

West Willis Village
West Willis Street, between Cass & Second, Detroit
Hosted by Avalon International Breads, Flo Boutique, Tulani Rose, Source Booksellers and Planned Parenthood. Featuring art, books, food, fashion and gifts, including:

• Sidewalk summer sale and homegrown artists at Flo Boutique
• Book cart at Source Booksellers with summer sale prices starting at $7
• “Detroit Lover” Artisan Bar-b-que at Avalon International Breads. Featuring all natural meats from Corridor Sausage Co. with gourmet fixings on Avalon “313” buns. Sumptuous sausage varieties include: Vietnamese Chicken, Juniper & Garlic Brats and Sage & Apple Sausage. Plus: Michigan Fruit Cobbler and a summer blow-out sale on Avalon’s “Detroit Lover” t-shirts & tanks!
• Music by DJ Andre Royster of Sound Circle

April in the Orange at City Bird!

Stop by City Bird next Saturday to see an acoustic performance by April in the Orange in City Bird's patio garden!  April in the Orange is duo Samantha Linn and Andrew Barrett and they will be performing at 5pm on July 31st.  The 31st is a busy night in Detroit, so swing by to hear them play before heading to Belle Isle to catch the championship game of COPA Detroit and  Cinema BBQ III at the Burton! 

City Bird at Maker Faire!

We're super excited to be participating in Handmade Detroit's Craft Faire within Maker Faire at The Henry Ford July 31st and August 1!  Don't miss it - it's going to be amazing!

This Friday: Canfield Street Market!

Come to West Canfield this Friday for the first ever Canfield Street Market!  It's hosted by City Bird and our friends at Bureau of Urban Living.  In conjunction with the Market, City Bird will be hosting the opening reception for "Land Patterns - New Work by Sarah Burger.  See the image below for more information about the event.  We hope to see you there!

Summer Internships at City Bird!

City Bird is hiring up to two summer interns to learn about and work in all aspects of our small company, studio, store and gallery.   In addition to day-to-day studio production and shop work, each intern will work in one or more of the following areas based on his or her experience and career interest: merchandising, marketing, curating, production, writing, product design, or web design.  Additionally, each intern will be asked to complete a special summer-long project in an area that fits the intern's interest, experience, and career goals.

Ideal candidates should be current students or recent graduates, preferably with a background in art, design (graphic or web), marketing, or writing.

Minimum qualifications:  proficient with Macintosh platform, available to work a minimum of one day per week for 10 weeks, strong verbal and written communication.

Ideal qualifications:  proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, knowledge of Detroit and interest in Detroit development and growth, experience in a broad range of art disciplines.

Duration:  Internship will last for 10 weeks between June and August and interns will be expected to work at least one day per week.

Compensation:  Each intern will receive a stipend of $600.

To apply:  Please submit your resume and cover letter to Emily Linn at emily@ilovecitybird.com by May 28, 2010.  In your cover letter, please describe why you think you would be a good fit at City Bird, what you hope to get from the experience and what you think you could contribute.  Please also outline what art coursework you have completed.  If applicable, please include a link to your website or up to three images of your art or craft work.

Restaurant Week!

There's a lot to love about Restaurant Week!  It's so great to have an opportunity to enjoy some of the city's finer dining options without breaking the bank (all participating restaurants have a $27 prix fixe menu) AND it's great to be reminded of the plethora of fine dining Detroit has to offer.  During the first Restaurant Week last fall we feasted at the Whitney, and last night we visited 24Grille in the new(ish)ly renovated Westin Book Cadillac.  Both were delectable!  We chose the 24Grille this time because it offered one of the the tastier-sounding vegetarian options (Himalayan Cabbage Rolls - mmmmm!), although every restaurant participating in this edition of Restaurant Week included at least one vegetarian option, which we greatly appreciated.  Anyway there are still three nights left, so if you haven't already, check out the menus and make your reservation!

Also, we loved reading about all your favorite things to do in Eastern Market!  Thank you to everyone who commented to be entered to win one of our Detroit Map Totes.  The winner (chosen at random) of this giveaway was Megan who says that "Because cheese and wine are my weaknesses, Cost Plus and R. Hirt serve my needs well!"  We agree on both of those counts!  Megan, please email Emily (emily@ilovecitybird.com) to find out how to claim your prize.  Look for more giveaways soon!

Wednesday Giveaway!

We love shopping at Eastern Market all year long (especially to get cheese from R. Hirt Jr., soup at Russell Street Deli, and McClure's Pickles - yum!) but at this time of year we start getting super excited for leisurely Saturdays riding our bikes there, eating breakfast, buying produce and flowers, and running into everyone we know!

Tell us your favorite thing about the market - leave it in a comment below to be entered in our giveaway to win one of our Detroit Map Totes (perfect for toting home your market haul!). We'll select a winner at random on 4/21.