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Detroit Events July 10, 2009

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Concerts
514519

Teen Night: Band Jam


Rock 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

Booth Park

North Old Woodward and Harmon
Birmingham, MI48009


Concerts
507010

HAP Summer Sounds


Live 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

The Mall at Partridge Creek

17420 Hall Road
Clinton Township, MI48038


Concerts
518402

Back Beat


Back 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

Stony Creek Metropark

4300 Main Park Road
Utica, MI48316


Concerts
516035

Harwood Drive


Live 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

Village of Rochester Hills

104 North Adams Road
Rochester, MI48309


Concerts
519199

Air Margaritaville


The 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

Clinton River Park

Market Street & Gratiot Avenue
Mount Clemens, MI48043


Concerts
499705

Mass Transit


As 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

Downtown Northville


Northville, MI48167


Concerts
515501

Summer in the City: Marc Thomas


Marc 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

Birmingham City Hall

151 Martin Street
Birmingham, MI48012


Exhibits
493601

Dinosauria


Animatronic 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

The Detroit Zoo

8450 West 10 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI48067


Exhibits
422655

In the Presence of Lincoln


The 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

Plymouth Historical Museum

155 South Main Street
Plymouth, MI48170


Exhibits
414775

Of Life and Loss


Of 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

Detroit Institute of Arts

5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI48202


Exhibits
412631

Star Trek: The Exhibition


Families 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

The Detroit Science Center

5020 John R Street
Detroit, MI48201


Exhibits
518574

Hatching the Past


Visitors 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

Cranbrook Institute of Science

39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI48303


Exhibits
491822

Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2


Visitors 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

The Henry Ford Museum

20900 Oakwood Boulevard
Dearborn, MI48124


Fairs & Festivals
506673

Oakland County Fair


The 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

Springfield Oaks County Park

12451 Andersonville Road
Davisburg, MI48350


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

Canton Cinema

43555 Ford Road
Canton, MI48187


Library Programs
507919

Chess for Thought


Students 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

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI48076


Library Programs
512611

Drawing from Nature


The 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

Royal Oak Public Library

222 East 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI48067


Library Programs
512612

Music of Sound


Kids 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

Royal Oak Public Library

222 East 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI48067


Nature & Outdoors
518588

Evening in the Marsh Voyageur Canoe


Families 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

Metro Beach Metropark

31300 Metropolitan Parkway
Mount Clemens, MI48046


Nature & Outdoors
504120

Kite Crafting


Kids 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

Oakwoods Metropark

17845 Savage Road
Belleville, MI48111


Nature & Outdoors
504121

Michigan Snakes


Find 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

Oakwoods Metropark

17845 Savage Road
Belleville, MI48111


Ongoing Library Programs
507909

Be Creative Crafternoon


Elementary-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

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI48076


Ongoing Storytimes
376469

Storytime at Hall Road Borders in Utica


Kids 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

Borders

45290 Utica Park Boulevard
Utica, MI48315


Ongoing Storytimes
376609

Storytime at Arborland Borders


Kids 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

Borders

3527 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI48104


Ongoing Storytimes
376577

Storytime at Downtown Ann Arbor Borders


The 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

Borders

612 East Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI48104


Ongoing Storytimes
376644

Storytime at Borders in Brighton


The 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

Borders

8101 Movie Drive
Brighton, MI48116


Ongoing Storytimes
178781

Storytime at Rochester Hills Borders


Mr. 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

Borders

1122 South Rochester Road
Rochester, MI48307


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