012326 ~ Warm Up Downtown! - Ashley Schafer

January 23, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Ashley Schafer, Executive Director with the Main Street Area Association! The sixth annual Galentine’s Day Small Business Crawl takes place on Saturday, February 7th, in downtown Ann Arbor. Twenty-four businesses, including retailers and restaurants, are participating, offering specials like $40 blowouts at 111 Salon and “Roll Your Own Truffles” at Mindo Chocolate Makers. Attendees can also enjoy events like a mini market at Cirque Bar, build-your-own bouquets at Bloom, Cider, and Mead, and a chance to win gift baskets by collecting passport stickers.