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Detroit Events July 20, 2009

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CategoryEvent DescriptionLocation
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


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
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


Films
500694

Over the Hedge (PG)


Select Goodrich Quality Theaters offer family movies Mon-Fri throughout the summer for just a $1. This week's feature is Over the Hedge. See website for additional locations.
734.844.3456
http://www.gqti.com
Ongoing Weekdays 7/20/09 - 7/24/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: 10:30am
Cost: $1

Canton Cinema

43555 Ford Road
Canton, MI48187


Films
147878

Reel Family Time


The Cinemark Movies 16 theater offers $0.50 movie admission per person for family groups of three or more people. Special discounts are offered at the concession stand in the evening.
586.558.7520
http://www.cinemark.com
Ongoing Each Mon 6/19/06 - 12/27/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon - all shows
Cost: $0.50

Cinemark Movies 16

Universal Mall28600 Dequindre
Warren, MI48092


Library Programs
507917

Wii Game On!


Teens who live or attend school in Southfield or Lathrup Village are invited to the library for a variety of Wii games.
248.796.4200
http://www.sfdlib.org
7/20/09

Ages: 12-18
Time: 4pm-7pm
Cost: Free

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI48076


Nature & Outdoors
518419

Friday Night Canoe


Families can join a park interpreter and paddle a 34-foot canoe to discover a bit of history and Stony Creek Lake life. The event takes place at the Mt. Vernon picnic area. Advance registration and pre-payment is required.
586.781.9113
http://www.metroparks.com
Ongoing Each Mon 7/17/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-19
Time: 8pm
Cost: $3/person

Stony Creek Metropark

4300 Main Park Road
Utica, MI48316


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 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 Storytimes
512597

Outdoor Family Storytimes


Families can listen to stories and participate in activities on the library lawn. Bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on. Advance registration is requested.
248.246.3725
http://www.ropl.org
Ongoing Each Mon 7/6/09 - 7/20/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-6
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Royal Oak Public Library

222 East 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI48067


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
111935

Toddler Time


A 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

Ferndale Public Library

222 East 9 Mile Road
Ferndale, MI48220


Ongoing Storytimes
117367

Infant Lapsit Storytime


Stories, songs, and fingerplays for children up to 10 months and a parent or caregiver. Advance registration required.
586.226.5000
http://www.cmpl.org
Ongoing Each Mon 1/13/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-1
Time: 9:30am
Cost: Free

Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch

40900 Romeo Plank Road
Clinton Township, MI48038


Ongoing Storytimes
117368

Toddler Lapsit Storytime


Stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages 11 months to 24 months and a parent or caregiver. Advance registration required.
586.226.5000
http://www.cmpl.org
Ongoing Each Mon 1/13/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-1
Time: 10:30am & 11:15am
Cost: Free

Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch

40900 Romeo Plank Road
Clinton Township, MI48038


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