If you’ve ever driven down Scio Church Road in Ann Arbor, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a barn with “M GO BLUE” shingled into the side of its roof. The barn has long been a local Ann Arbor landmark. It's even gotten national attention with shots of it showing up on television during college football games. Now, the family that owns the barn is hoping to give it a second life as a beer garden and restaurant. On today's episode, we'll talk to two members of the Parker family about finding ways to preserve history while creating a community spaces for the present day. 

GUESTS: 

Bill Parker, owner of M Go Blue barn and property

Matt Parker, son of Bill, who is spearheading the plan to turn the barn into the “Barn and Grill”


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Stateside’s theme music is by 14KT.

Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions.

If you&rsquo;ve ever driven down Scio Church Road in Ann Arbor, there&rsquo;s a good chance you&rsquo;ve seen a barn with &ldquo;M GO BLUE&rdquo; shingled into the side of its roof. The barn has long been a local Ann Arbor landmark. It's even gotten national attention with shots of it showing up on television during college football games. Now, the family that owns the barn is hoping to give it a second life as a beer garden and restaurant. On today's episode, we'll talk to two members of the Parker family about finding ways to preserve history while creating a community spaces for the present day.&nbsp;
GUESTS:&nbsp;
Bill Parker, owner of M Go Blue barn and property
Matt Parker, son of Bill, who is spearheading the plan to turn the barn into the &ldquo;Barn and Grill&rdquo; 
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Additional music by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/"> Blue Dot Sessions.</a>

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Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="http://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganradio.org/podfund

Stateside

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.

To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://bit.ly/3RJN5Ul">supporting our work</a>: michiganradio.org/podfund

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