Back in December 50 crafters and artisans took over the Corner Brewery in Ypsi for the winter version of the Shadow Art Fair — a decidedly non-church-basement take on an arts and craft show. Handmade brew, groovy music and cooler-than-thou crafts were all on display and on sale.

It's all part of the city's growing DIY culture, turning the former automotive community into the hip Brooklyn to Ann Arbor's starch-shirted Manhattan.

Well, if you spaced it out last time out, the Fair returns July 19th with 40+ artist/vendors and all sorts of other handmade goodness. Don't miss it. (Here's their web site.)

If you'd like a wee sample of what we're talking about, Metromode video producer Tom Hendrickson soaked in the vibe and the suds at the December event.

Click on the YouTube video to see more.



The music, is courtesy of the wonderful local band Zoos of Berlin. Do check them out on their MySpace page, and do not miss a live show: http://www.myspace.com/zoosofberlin