Frog Island Festival Revival November 13, 2010

The Ark's 45th anniversary year will revive the spirit of the annual Frog Island Music Festival. Presented each summer in Ypsilanti's Frog Island Park by WEMU and The Ark from 1982 to 2001, it featured diverse musical styles--jazz, blues, zydeco, and other musical styles that grew out of the African American musical heritage. It was known at the time as "the world's biggest block party!" Those who attended remember fun, cultural diversity, unpredictable weather and fantastic music! Performers slated to appear include Myrick "Freeze" Guillory and Al Hill. The evening will also feature live jazz from the Community High Jazz Combo during a buffet dinner provided by Zingerman's Roadhouse for those at the Gourmet Jazz Picnickers level and up.