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Detroit Events July 15, 2009

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CategoryEvent DescriptionLocation
Concerts
512724

Skye Island Band


Skye Island Band performs Motown tunes for Birmingham's summer concert series. In case of bad weather, concerts may be relocated to the Seaholm High School auditorium.
248.530.1650
http://www.bha... summerconcerts
7/15/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Booth Park

North Old Woodward and Harmon
Birmingham, MI48009


Concerts
502139

Concerts in the Park - Rusty Wright Band


West Bloomfield sponsors summer concerts in Drake Sports Park. Family activities begin at 6pm, and the Rusty Wright Band gets the blues rollin' at 7pm.
248.451.1901
http://www.wes... fieldparks.org
7/15/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: Activities 6pm; Concert 7pm
Cost: Free

Drake Sports Park

6801 Drake Road
West Bloomfield, MI48322


Concerts
512741

Gazebo Concert Series - Candy Band


Detroit's rockin' moms play their pumped up children's classics and more at Children's Park in downtown Lake Orion.
http://www.downtownlakeorion.org
7/15/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7pm-9pm
Cost: Free

Downtown Lake Orion

51 North Broadway
Lake Orion, MI48362


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
512356

Wild Summer Nights: Grievous Angel


Grievous Angels performs classic Americana songs as part of the Detroit Zoo's Wild Summer Nights concert series at the main picnic grove. Concert goers are invited to bring a blanket and pack a picnic. Food, snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks can be purchased from the zoo's concessions.
248.541.5717
http://www.detroitzoo.org
7/15/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Cost: Free with park admission

The Detroit Zoo

8450 West 10 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI48067


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
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
519195

Ann Arbor Street Art Fair


Celebrate the 50th anniversary of an Ann Arbor original! The fair features 150 juried artists, a continual and eclectic program of music and dance, art workshops, and kids' recycled art activities at the ArtZone on the north end of Ingalls Mall.
734.994.5260
http://www.artfair.org
Ongoing Daily 7/15/09 - 7/18/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Wed-Fri 10am-9pm; Sat 10am-6pm
Cost: Free

Ingalls Mall

915 East Washington Street
Ann Arbor, MI48109


Farms & Gardens
519529

Bubble Bonanza


Kids can make different wands to create unique bubbles at the Historic Center. Advance registration is required.
800.477.3175
http://www.metroparks.com
7/15/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 2pm-4pm
Cost: $1

Wolcott Mill Metropark

63841 Wolcott Road
Ray, MI48096


Films
512643

Space Buddies


Kids can take a trip to the moon and back with the talking puppies of Space Buddies (G). Snacks are provided. Advance registration is requested.
248.246.3725
http://www.ropl.org
7/15/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 4pm
Cost: Free

Royal Oak Public Library

222 East 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI48067


Films
500700

Daddy Day Care (PG)


Select Goodrich Quality Theaters offer family movies Mon-Fri throughout the summer for just a $1. This week's feature is Daddy Day Care. See website for additional locations.
734.844.3456
http://www.gqti.com
Ongoing Weekdays 7/13/09 - 7/17/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-19
Time: 10:30am
Cost: $1

Canton Cinema

43555 Ford Road
Canton, MI48187


Library Programs
512648

Nature's Music Makers


Naturalists from Oakland County Parks bring live animal musicians to the library. Advance registration is requested.
248.246.3725
http://www.ropl.org
7/15/09

Ages: 4-12
Time: Ages 4-6: 10:30am; Ages 7-12: 11:30am
Cost: Free

Royal Oak Public Library

222 East 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI48067


Library Programs
512638

Junior Creative Movement


Jacqueline Murphy introduces music and dance to children ages 18 months to three years using a variety of props. Advance registration is requested.
248.246.3725
http://www.ropl.org
Ongoing Each Wed 7/15/09 - 7/22/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 1-3
Time: 10:15am or 11:15am
Cost: Free

Royal Oak Public Library

222 East 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI48067


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


Nature & Outdoors
504119

Wednesday Night Summer Series


Park interpreters present a program on a different natural topic each Wednesday evening throughout the summer. Advance registration is required.
734.782.3956
http://www.metroparks.com
Ongoing Each Wed 6/17/09 - 8/26/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7pm
Cost: $3/person

Oakwoods Metropark

17845 Savage Road
Belleville, MI48111


Ongoing Exhibits
433031

From Manna to Matzah Balls


Shalom 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

Shalom Street

6600 W. Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI48322


Ongoing Library Programs
512609

Video Games for Tweens


Tweens can chill out and play video games on the library's game systems. Advance registration is requested.
248.246.3725
http://www.ropl.org
Ongoing Each Wed 7/8/09 - 7/22/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 7-11
Time: 4pm-5:15pm
Cost: Free

Royal Oak Public Library

222 East 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI48067


Ongoing Library Programs
512680

Wonderful Wednesdays


Stop by the Warren Civic Center Library for a craft and scavenger hunt. No registration is required.
586.751.0770
http://www.libcoop.net/warren
Ongoing Each Wed 6/17/09 - 7/29/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-18
Time: 12n-7:45pm
Cost: Free

Warren Civic Center Library

1 City SquareSuite 100
Warren, MI48093


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
516030

Books, Buddies & Blankets


Families can bring lawn chairs and blankets and listen to a different storytime each week in Festival Park.
248.375.9451
http://www.vil... esterhills.com
Ongoing Each Wed 6/19/09 - 8/26/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-10
Time: 11am-11:30pm
Cost: Free

Village of Rochester Hills

104 North Adams Road
Rochester, MI48309


Ongoing Storytimes
111936

Pre-School Storytime


A library storytime program for children ages 3 1/2 to 5 years. Advance registration required.
248.546.2504
http://www.ferndale.lib.mi.us
Ongoing Each Tue, Wed 2/9/06 - 2/9/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-5
Time: Tue 11:15am & Wed 6:30pm
Cost: Free

Ferndale Public Library

222 East 9 Mile Road
Ferndale, MI48220


Ongoing Storytimes
108058

Storytime at Taylor Borders


Stories and activities. Ongoing each Wed; check with location for exceptions.
734.374.5345


Ages: All Ages
Time: 11am
Cost: Free

Borders

23000 Eureka RoadSouthland Mall
Taylor, MI48180


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