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| Concerts 514519 | Teen Night: Band JamRock out to the area's hottest young talent at Band Jam in Birmingham's Booth Park. 248.530.1200 http://www.enjoybirmingham.com 7/10/09 Ages: 10-19 Cost: Free |
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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 518402 | Back BeatBack Back, an in-character Beatles revue, plays at Eastwood Beach in Stony Creek Metropark. Concertgoers should arrive early for best seating and bring a chair or blanket. Picnic baskets are allowed; food is available for purchase at the park's concessions. 800.477.7756 http://www.metroparks.com 7/10/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm Cost: Free with vehicle entry fee |
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| Concerts 516035 | Harwood DriveLive music is performed in the gazebo at the Village of Rochester Hills from May through September as part of the Sounds of Music concert series. 248.375.9451 http://www.vil... esterhills.com 7/10/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 519199 | Air MargaritavilleThe Bud Light Riversight & Sound Concert Series presents the Jimmy Buffett tribute band, Air Margaritaville. 586.469.4168 http://www.dow... untclemens.com 7/10/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 499705 | Mass TransitAs part of Northville's Summer Friday Night Concert Series, families can enjoy evening concerts in the Town Square on Fridays. This week's concert features top 40 hits from yesterday and today by Mass Transit. 248.349.7640 http://www.northville.org 7/10/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 515501 | Summer in the City: Marc ThomasMarc Thomas and Max the Moose perform on the steps of Birmingham City Hall. Families are invited to bring blankets and picnic dinners. 248.433.3550 http://www.enjoybirmingham.com 7/10/09 Ages: 0-7 Time: 6:30pm-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 422655 | In the Presence of LincolnThe exhibit celebrates Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday with original furniture from his Springfield, Illinois home and historic ephemera associated with the 16th President. 734.455.8940 http://www.plymouthhistory.org Ongoing Each Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 1/21/09 - 11/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid 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 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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| 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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| Library Programs 507919 | Chess for ThoughtStudents in third through seventh grades can brush up on their chess skills with instructor Russell Mukes during a drop-in program at the library. Space is limited to the first 24 students. 248.796.4200 http://www.sfdlib.org Ongoing Each Fri 7/10/09 - 8/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-13 Time: 2pm-3:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 512611 | Drawing from NatureThe Ann Arbor Hands On Museum brings live reptiles to act as models for young artists to take on the challenge of capturing nature in field sketching. Advance registration is requested. 248.246.3725 http://www.ropl.org 7/10/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: Ages 5-8: 1:30pm; Ages 9-12: 2:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 512612 | Music of SoundKids can experiment with waves and vibration, pitch and volume while experimenting on unusual instruments during a program presented by the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum. Advance registration is requested. 248.246.3725 http://www.ropl.org 7/10/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 4pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 518588 | Evening in the Marsh Voyageur CanoeFamilies can experience the marsh in the evening as they paddle the 34-foot Voyageur Canoe and learn about life during the Michigan Fur Trade Era. Advance registration is required; space is limited. 586.463.4332 http://www.metroparks.com 7/10/09 Ages: 7-19 Time: 8pm Cost: $3 |
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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 Library Programs 507909 | Be Creative CrafternoonElementary-aged children (along with a caregiver) can drop by the library on Fridays for craft making. 248.796.4200 http://www.sfdlib.org Ongoing Each Fri 6/19/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-11 Time: 1pm-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 376469 | Storytime at Hall Road Borders in UticaKids are invited every Friday to join Miss Cathy for a special storytime and craft. 586.726.8555 http://www.borders.com Ongoing Each Fri 9/19/08 - 9/19/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-6 Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 376609 | Storytime at Arborland BordersKids are invited to stories and a craft at the Arborland Borders. 734.677.6948 http://www.borders.com Ongoing Each Wed, Fri 9/20/08 - 9/20/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-10 Time: Wed 6:30pm; Fri 11am Cost: Free |
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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 376644 | Storytime at Borders in BrightonThe book store offers stories, sing-alongs, and crafts twice a week. 810.225.1717 http://www.borders.com Ongoing Each Mon, Fri; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-10 Time: Mon 10:30am; Fri 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 178781 | Storytime at Rochester Hills BordersMr. Don reads stories to kids inside the Rochester Hills Borders store. Advance registration is not required. 248.652.0558 http://www.bordersstores.com Ages: All Ages Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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