Detroit Events July 9, 2009
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| Concerts 500392 | American Extravaganza!Professional circus artists, Cirque Amongus, perform along with the Novi Concert Band as part of the city's Thursdays Concerts in the Park. Crafts and activities for kids are also available. The concerts are free, but non-residents must pay a $5 park entry fee; Novi residents get in free. 248.347.0473 http://www.cityofnovi.org 7/9/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 504368 | Music on the Plaza 2009Families can make a jazzy getaway to The Village Plaza every Thursday to hear some of the best jazz artists n southeast Michigan perform. Picnic baskets and lawn chairs are welcome. http://www.thevillagegp.com Ongoing Each Thu 6/4/09 - 8/6/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 508235 | 1964 ... The TributeIt's 1964 again when the Beatles tribute show takes the Meadow Brook Music Festival stage. Purchase tickets in advance online or by phone. 800.745.3000 http://www.palacenet.com 7/9/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 8pm Cost: $10-$20 |
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| Concerts 507010 | HAP Summer SoundsLive music fills the air at Center Court all summer long. Check the website for a complete schedule of performers. 586.226.0330 http://www.sho... ridgecreek.com Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-8:30pm; Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 4pm-9pm; Sun 1pm-6pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 516033 | Heart of the Hills Barbershop ChorusFamilies can listen to the music of the Heart of the Hills Barbershop Chorus as it strolls along the Village Main Street. 248.375.9451 http://www.vil... esterhills.com 7/9/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 499947 | Rock 'n' SoulFarmington's summer concert series at the amphitheater in Heritage Park continues with Rock 'n' Soul, playing oldies and contemporary pop music. Families can bring blankets, lawn chairs, or picnics. In case of rain, concerts are held at the Costick Activities Center. 248.473.1857 http://www.ci.... on-hills.mi.us 7/9/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 493601 | DinosauriaAnimatronic dinosaurs - 19 of them! - roar to life along the Dino Trail at the Detroit Zoo during a special summer exhibit. 248.541.5717 http://www.detroitzoo.org Ongoing Daily 5/13/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular zoo hours Cost: $3 + zoo admission |
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| Exhibits 414775 | Of Life and LossOf Life and Loss: The Polish Photographs of Roman Vishaniac and Jeffrey Gusky includes about 90 black-and-white photos that shows Polish Jewish communities in the 1930s and those same communities in the 1990s. 313.833.7900 http://www.dia.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 4/19/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 412631 | Star Trek: The ExhibitionFamilies can boldly go where no man has gone before as they explore authentic ships, sets, costumes, and props from the complete series of Star Trek television shows and films. General museum admission is included with exhibit tickets. 313.577.8400 http://www.det... encecenter.org Ongoing Daily 2/14/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $18.95; Seniors & Children (3-11) $14.95 |
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| Exhibits 518574 | Hatching the PastVisitors can learn about the lives of dinosaurs through Hatching the Past, an interactive exhibit focusing on dinosaur eggs, nests, and embryos. 248.645.3210 http://www.science.cranbrook.edu Ongoing Daily 2/9/09 - 9/6/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 491822 | Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2Visitors to The Henry Ford can take a walk on the wild side and find out what truly drives rock stars during the all-new exhibit that features more than 20 cars, 50 guitars, and a wide array of rock memorabilia. The exhibit includes Camp Rock costumes worn by the Jonas Brothers, Snoop Dogg's 1974 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, Roy Orbison's 1967 Corvette, and more. Ongoing Daily 5/16/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Fairs & Festivals 516059 | Music in the Park: Leo Creek BandThe Leo Creek Band performs as part of the Rochester Kiwanis Music in the Park series. http://www.ci.rochester.mi.us 7/9/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 506673 | Oakland County FairThe Oakland County Fair hosts a plethora of free daily events, including a circus, racing pigs, horse shows, and animal exhibits. Plus, the fair features carnival rides and nightly grandstand events such as rodeos and a monster truck show. See the website for a complete schedule and for coupons. 248.634.8830 http://www.oakfair.org Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-11pm Cost: Parking $10 |
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| Farms & Gardens 506636 | Fun on the FarmLittle ones can enjoy a storytime, character meet and greet, and a craft or activity at the farm center. This week's topic is "farm tour." Advance registration is required. 800.477.3178 http://www.metroparks.com 7/9/09 Ages: 0-4 Time: 10am Cost: $3/child |
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| Films 504953 | Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D (PG)Families can bring their lawn chairs and blankets to catch a free outdoor flick at City Square. 586.268.8400 http://www.cityofwarren.org 7/9/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: 8pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 500699 | Jumanji (PG)Select Goodrich Quality Theaters offer family movies Mon-Fri throughout the summer for just a $1. This week's feature is Jumanji. See website for additional locations. 734.844.3456 http://www.gqti.com Ongoing Weekdays 7/6/09 - 7/10/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 10:30am Cost: $1 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 504120 | Kite CraftingKids can design their own kite and test it for flight. Advance registration is required. 734.782.3956 http://www.metroparks.com Ongoing Daily 6/27/09 - 7/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 10am Cost: $3/person |
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| Nature & Outdoors 504121 | Michigan SnakesFind out about the importance of snakes during a program at the nature center. Advance registration is required. 734.782.3956 http://www.metroparks.com Ongoing Daily 6/27/09 - 7/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 1pm Cost: $2/person |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 433031 | From Manna to Matzah BallsShalom Street's interactive exhibit allows children and adults to play with their food (or even take a nap on a corned beef couch!) as they taste, cook, make crafts, and explore Jewish comfort foods. 877.SHALOM.3 http://www.shalomstreet.org Ongoing Daily except Fri, Sat 2/22/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 1pm-5pm Cost: $5/person; $18/family |
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| Ongoing Library Programs 512592 | Storybook DanceChildren ages three through five can listed to a story about dance and then express themselves through music and dance. The program is presented by Borgo School of Dance. Advance registration is requested. 248.246.3725 http://www.ropl.org Ongoing Each Thu 7/2/09 - 7/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-5 Time: 10:15am Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Library Programs 512593 | Storybook DanceChildren ages three through five can listed to a story about dance and then express themselves through music and dance. The program is presented by Borgo School of Dance. Advance registration is requested. 248.246.3725 http://www.ropl.org Ongoing Each Thu 7/2/09 - 7/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-11 Time: 11:15am Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 518594 | Explore the ShoreJoin an interpreter and explore the Lake St. Clair shoreline to discover signs of plants and animals that live along the lakeshore. Advance registration is required. 586.463.4332 http://www.metroparks.com 7/9/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 1pm Cost: Free with vehicle admission |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 376577 | Storytime at Downtown Ann Arbor BordersThe book store invites kids for stories every Sunday on a different theme each week. 734.668.7652 http://www.borders.com Ongoing Daily 9/21/08 - 9/21/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-10 Time: 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 524113 | Story Time Under the Story TreeBring a blanket and some snacks and settle back to listen to tales read under the story tree. 248.524.3570 http://www.troymi.gov/museum Ongoing Each Tue, Thu 6/23/09 - 8/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-5 Time: 11:30am Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 111935 | Toddler TimeA lapsit program including stories, songs, and more for children ages two to three and a parent or caregiver. Advance registration is required. 248.546.2504 http://www.ferndale.lib.mi.us Ongoing Each Mon, Thu 2/9/06 - 2/9/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-3 Time: 11:15am Cost: Free |
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