Name: Penny Stamps Series: Shane Ward
Start: 2026-10-15
End: 2026-10-15

Serving traditional Japanese dishes, plus exciting and inventive ones. Constantly evolving menu and new specials daily. Unique blend of Japanese, Korean, culture and cuisine.

Umi Sushi

Family owned and operated, offering dishes with flavors from India. Whether mild, medium, or spiky, each dish is individually prepared by expert chefs.

Taste of India

Designed by renowned architect, C. Howard Crane, the State Theatre is an Art Deco community staple of Ann Arbor.

Neighboring the Michigan Theater since 1942, the State Theatre has since grown from one humble screen to four, maintaining its historical charm and commitment to film quality under Marquee Art’s renovation.

You will modern art films, classics, blockbusters and more. View their website to view the schedule of films currently showing at the State Theatre!

State Theatre

Family owned and operated, within walking distance of U-M Campus. Offering originality and a wide variety of menu items. prepared in a classic, home-style way. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

aMa Bistro

Getup Vintage offers eclectic, one-of-a-kind vintage pieces including dresses, shoes, hats, coats, and more! Specializing in men's and women's retro styles.

The Getup Vintage

Sleek spot for Japanese specialties such as tempura & udon. Authentic traditional sushi bar serving bento box, shrimp tempura, and teriyaki. A variety of sushi and sashimi selections, like yam yam roll and spider roll. Enjoy their dishes artfully prepared by master chefs.

Totoro

Pitaya carries trendy women's apparel, shoes and accessories. All Pitaya brand clothing is made in the United States.

Pitaya

Features Victorian jewelry and accessories. Also offers a fine selection of quilts, ink wells, Depression Glass, beaded hand bags, perfume bottles, lamps, door stops, china, and furniture.

Arcadian Antique Boutique

Located in the famous Nickels Arcade. Serving coffee by the cup, variety of coffee beverages available. Also selling merchandise including t-shirts and travel cups.

Comet Coffee

Parrish Fine Framing & Art is one of downtown Ann Arbor's finest custom picture framing shops and galleries displaying fine art and antique maps of Michigan and elsewhere.

Parrish Fine Framing & Art

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

**Penny Stamps Speaker Series**

Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis  
  
Raised on Detroit’s west side as one of seven children, **Shane Ward’s** path to global design leadership was anything but conventional. A full academic scholarship to the University of Michigan opened doors that introduced him to the transformative power of imagination, creativity, and design. What began as a passion for drawing, storytelling, and community evolved into a career spanning more than three decades in the footwear industry, ultimately leading to design leadership roles with some of the world’s most influential brands.  
  
After graduating from the University of Michigan, Ward began his career with Adidas in Portland, Oregon, where he also developed a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. Over the years, he has designed footwear for brands including Puma, Converse, Keen/?Fila, Rockport, and G.H. Bass.

Penny Stamps Series: Shane Ward

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