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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 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 521199 | New FossilsVisitors can bring blankets or folding chairs and gather on the lawn around Heritage Park's amphitheater for a free summer concert featuring rock classics by New Fossils. 734.394.5460 http://www.leisure.canton-mi.org 7/16/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 521567 | Plymouth Community BandThe Plymouth Community Band performs in Kellogg Park. Feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets! 734.455.1453 http://www.downtownplymouth.org 7/16/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm 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 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 516060 | Music in the Park: The Forbes BrothersThe Forbes Brothers perform as part of the Rochester Kiwanis Music in the Park series. http://www.ci.rochester.mi.us 7/16/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 519195 | Ann Arbor Street Art FairCelebrate 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 518428 | Just for Homeschoolers - Mother of PearlHomeschool students can explore the surprising story of native bivalves, including pretty shells, ugly names, and industry. Advance registration is required. 313.852.4056 7/16/09 Ages: 5-18 Time: 1pm Cost: Free |
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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 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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