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| Concerts 508247 | Jonas Brothers and Jordin SparksTween sensations the Jonas Brothers along with special guest and former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks perform live. Advance tickets are available online. 800.745.3000 http://www.palacenet.com 7/26/09 Ages: 8-19 Time: 7pm Cost: $29.50-$89.50 |
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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 504957 | Concerts at the SquareThe Thomas H Carey Memorial Concert Series at Warren's City Square features a different performer each Sunday. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held in the City Hall atrium. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. 586.268.8400 http://www.cityofwarren.org Ongoing Each Sun 7/19/09 - 8/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 508212 | DSO - Gershwin GaloreThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra pays tribute in its Summer Nights concert series to the great American composer. Order tickets in advance. 313.576.5111 http://www.detroitsymphony.com 7/26/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 7:30pm Cost: $15-$30 |
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| Concerts 524109 | Music in the Air: Sheila Landis TrioFamilies can bring a lawn chair and picnic lunch and celebrate music on the Village Green with the Sheila Landis Trio. 248.524.3570 http://www.troymi.gov/museum 7/26/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm-4pm Cost: Adults $5; Children (17 & under) free |
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| Concerts 518413 | 50 Amp FuseFamilies can gather at the park's Thomas S. Welsh Activity Center to hear and dance to oldies from 50 Amp Fuse. 800.477.3172 http://www.metroparks.com 7/26/09 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 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 514763 | I aRt Festival: Interactive Art in Redford TownshipThe I art Festival is a free interactive art fair with lots to experience! Artist booths, Unique Performers like Belly Dancers, Magicians, sword swallowers, bands, music, theater, poetry, Interactive art projects, FREE work shops for adults and kids, Art Demos, Food, A childrens area with craft projects, storytellers, clowsn face painting, and much more!!! Hours are 11am to 9pm on Saturday and 10am to 3pm on Sunday. Farmers Market on Sunday from 10 to 2 in the Marquee. 313.303.8911 Ongoing Each 7/25/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-9pm 10am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 524016 | Old Mill Arts and Crafts FestivalThe city of Utica hosts the 19th annual Old Mill Arts and Crafts Festival with live entertainment and arts and crafts and food vendors. 586.739.1600 http://www.cityofutica.org Ongoing Daily 7/24/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 3pm-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Farms & Gardens 519547 | Finding Wolcott's Forgotten TreasureWolcott Mill invites children ages nine and up to discover its history and follow clues to find treasure. Advance registration and pre-payment are required. 800.477.3175 http://www.metroparks.com 7/26/09 Ages: 9-19 Time: 2pm Cost: $5 |
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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 506656 | Nature's PharmacyParticipants can find out what medicinal plants are still useful today. Advance registration is required. 800.477.3178 http://www.metroparks.com 7/26/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 2pm Cost: $2 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 518590 | Morning in the Marsh Voyageur CanoeFamilies can check out the marsh in the morning 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 7/26/09 Ages: 7-19 Time: 9am Cost: $3/person |
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| Nature & Outdoors 518431 | Weekend Walk - Blue LagoonJoin an interpreter for a guided woodland stroll. Advance registration is required. 313.852.4056 Ongoing Daily 7/25/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-19 Time: 12n Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 518581 | Turtle PaddlePaddlers can explore the wetlands and waters of the Huron River, searching for Michigan turtles by canoe or kayak with a naturalist guide. 734.794.6240 http://www.a2gov.org/canoe 7/26/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: 10am & 12n Cost: $22/boat |
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| Nature & Outdoors 506563 | Make It at the Marsh: Wild Idea T-Shirt PrintingParticipants can create a full-color T-shirt using real wildflowers as the subject. Advance registration is required. 800.477.3189 http://www.metroparks.com 7/26/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm Cost: $5 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 518083 | Pond ProwlVisitors to the Indian Springs Nature Center can take a short hike to the pond and use dipping nets to examine the creatures that live in the pond. Advance registration is required. 248.625.7280 http://www.metroparks.com 7/26/09 Ages: 2-12 Time: 1pm Cost: $3/child |
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| Nature & Outdoors 518600 | Frogs, Turtles & Bugs in the PondTake a guided walk to discover pond life. Advance registration is required. 586.463.4332 http://www.metroparks.com 7/26/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 1pm Cost: $2/child |
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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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