Music Makers group - and 98-year-old director - take advantage of Pianos 'Round Town in Ypsilanti
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Images from Michigan's 41-30 win over Notre Dame under the lightsGroup leader of the Music Makers Donna Hewitt plays the piano outside of Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Ypsilanti on Tuesday. Pianos 'Round Town can be experienced on the sidewalks of Depot Town and downtown Ypsilanti. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Group leader of the Music Makers Donna Hewitt plays the piano outside of Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Ypsilanti on Tuesday. Pianos 'Round Town can be experienced on the sidewalks of Depot Town and downtown Ypsilanti. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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The Music Makers sing songs outside of Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Ypsilanti on Tuesday. The group also performs at nursing homes in the area. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Donna Hewitt performs with the Music Makers outside Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Ypsilanti on Tuesday. Hewitt has played the piano with the group for more than 30 years and decides the music choice every month. "I like to play with the gang," Hewitt says. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Donna Hewitt plays the piano outside of Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Ypsilanti on Tuesday. Hewitt turns 99 this month and has played the piano since she was in seventh grade. One of her favorite songs is Red Wing. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Donna Hewitt plays the piano outside of Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Ypsilanti on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Music Makers perform outside Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Ypsilanti on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Donna Hewitt sings along with the Music Makers on Tuesday. The performance is part of Pianos 'Round Town. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Members of Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Ypsilanti participate in the Pianos 'Round Town on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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For the third straight year, Depot Town and downtown Ypsilanti are playing host to "Pianos 'Round Town," a participatory event in which pianos are placed on sidewalks at strategic locations, with anyone passing by encouraged to start playing them.
Tuesday, members of a local singing group called the Music Makers—after a scheduled performance at Superior Woods Healthcare Center—decided to stop off at the Sidetrack and take advantage of one of the "'Round Town" pianos.
The piano player was Donna Hewitt, director of the group, who is set to celebrate her 99th birthday later this month.
Photographer Daniel Brenner captured these images. For more information on Pianos 'Round Town, which continues through Monday, check the events calendar or Facebook page.
Comments
getyourstorystraightfirst
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 : 2:31 a.m.
I love the Music Makers! Donna is a wonderful person & has the most positive attitude, she loves her music. Keep blessing our community with beautiful music!