Detroit Events July 12, 2009
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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 515516 | Sunday in the Zoo With...A quintet from the Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings performs classical selections and a special presentation of "animal ditties" in the zoo's main picnic grove. 248.541.5717 http://www.detroitzoo.org 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 2:30pm-4pm Cost: Free with zoo admission |
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| Concerts 518411 | Sun MessengersFamilies can gather at the park's Thomas S. Welsh Activity Center to hear and dance to oldies and a variety of music from the Sun Messengers. 800.477.3172 http://www.metroparks.com 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6:30pm-10pm Cost: Free with park admission |
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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 518579 | 29th Huron River Day FestivalThe annual event spotlights the Huron River with children's activities, live animal programs, river exhibits, live music, geocaching, fishing, storytelling, and more. 734.794.6240 http://www.a2gov.org/HRD 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-4pm 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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| Fairs & Festivals 513408 | Art in the ParkWarren's 29th annual art fair features fine arts, entertainment, a children's tent, and food vendors. 586.795.5471 http://www.warrenfinearts.com Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free admission |
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| Films 576466 | Sunday Afternoon at the MoviesThe nature center hosts free nature or travel films on Sundays. No reservations are required. 586.446.2711 http://www.sterling-heights.net Ongoing Each Sun 6/7/08 - 8/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 506645 | Extinct and Endangered BirdsParticipants can look at slides and mounts to explore the causes for certain bird species to decline and vanish. Advance registration is required. 800.477.3178 http://www.metroparks.com 7/12/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 2pm Cost: $2/person |
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| Nature & Outdoors 518425 | Hike by Bike - LighthousesVisitors can bring bikes for a guided ride around Belle Isle. 313.852.4056 Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: 12n Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 506561 | Dragonflight Dragonfly WorkshopVisitors can learn how to tell darners from meadowhawks and skimmers before going on a dragonfly hunt around the nature center. Advance registration is required. 800.477.3189 http://www.metroparks.com 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm Cost: $5 |
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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 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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