Michigan Glass Project Main Event 2013 features music, glass artists to benefit Belle Isle Aquarium

DETROIT- The “Michigan Glass Project Main Event 2013” is continuing this weekend with live music, demonstrations and a host of other activities to benefit the Belle Isle Aquarium.

The three days of events, which officially started Friday, feature music, food, and glassblowers collaborating on multiple artistic creations from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the RIC Building 6, 1600 Clay St. in Detroit.

A weekend pass for the event is $20. A day pass is $15. Some events, such as the Artist Direct After Party at Jam Handy, 2900 Grand Blvd., Saturday in Detroit are not included in the weekend pass.

The events, according to officials, include about 75 artists and a dozen musical guests.

Proceeds from 2012 and 2013 events, the sale of the installations, along with silent auction art work and monetary donations will go to the Belle Isle Aquarium.

Here’s a look at the full schedule of ongoing events:

Saturday, June 8th

Main Event Day 2

RIC Building 6, 1600 Clay St. Detroit, MI 48211

9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Features live glassblowing demos, music, food and beverages

$20 weekend pass / $15 day pass

Artist Direct After Party

Jam Handy, 2900 Grand Blvd.

10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Sponsored by Lost Marble Gallery

Features live music

$10 / $5 with weekend wristband

Sunday, June 9th

Main Event Day 3

RIC Building 6, 1600 Clay St. Detroit, MI 48211

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Brunch 10 a.m. to noon)

Features live glassblowing demos, music, food and beverages

$20 weekend pass / $15 day pass

Movie Night at Woodbridge Garden

Corner of Trumbull & Merrick streets, Detroit

9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Features live music

Free to attend

Click here for complete details regarding the Michigan Glass Project Main Event 2013.

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