061926 ~ Summer Fun! - Ashley Schafer

June 19, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Ashley Schafer, Executive Director, Main Street Area Association. They discuss the new National Go Skate Day Block Party on 4th Avenue in downtown Ann Arbor on June 20th and 21st. The event, an extension of seasonal street closures, will have open skating, giveaways from Olympia Skate Shop, sales from The Get Up, and performances from eight bands and DJs. The block party seeks to support local businesses during construction and celebrate skateboarding as an art form, with many dining and shopping options available.