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Detroit Events July 28, 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


Concerts
499727

Tunes on Tuesday - PALamazoo


Kids can enjoy puppets and songs of PALamazoo during the Northville Parks & Recreation's Tunes on Tuesday concert series. The concert is held at the Town Square in downtown Northville; rain location is the nearby Genitti's Little Theatre. Don't forget to bring water, hats, and sunscreen!
248.349.0203
http://www.nor... arksandrec.org
7/28/09

Ages: 2-6
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Cost: Free

Downtown Northville


Northville, MI48167


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


Fairs & Festivals
515521

Buy Michigan Now - Family, Fun, and Food


The week-long Buy Michigan Now Festival gets kids involved on Tuesday with special activities for families including sidewalk chalking, the Tunes on Tuesday concert with PALamazoo, a hand drumming workshop on the Old Church Square at 11am, fashion and mini modeling classes for ages 12 and up, appearances by Clifford, author storytimes, and more. See the website for a complete schedule.
248.449.9950
http://www.dow... northville.org
7/28/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: Free

Downtown Northville


Northville, MI48167


Fairs & Festivals
523541

Buy Michigan Now


Buy Michigan Now features vendor markets, workshops, entertainment, and more to encourage consumers to select and use Michigan-made products and services. See the website for a complete schedule of activities.
248.449.9950
http://www.dow... northville.org
Ongoing Daily 7/27/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free

Downtown Northville


Northville, MI48167


Farms & Gardens
519560

Read a Book, Meet a Cow


Children can visit an animal, read a book, make a craft, and enjoy a snack at the Farm Center. Advance registration is required.
586.752.5932
http://www.metroparks.com
7/28/09

Ages: 2-12
Time: 11am & 1pm
Cost: $5

Wolcott Mill Metropark

63841 Wolcott Road
Ray, MI48096


Films
500702

Shrek the Third (PG)


Select Goodrich Quality Theaters offer family movies Mon-Fri throughout the summer for just a $1. This week's feature is Shrek the Third. See website for additional locations.
734.844.3456
http://www.gqti.com
Ongoing Weekdays 7/27/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

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

Canton Cinema

43555 Ford Road
Canton, MI48187


Library Programs
512658

Music with Miss Ann


Join Miss Ann and her guitar for musical stories. Advance registration is requested.
248.246.3725
http://www.ropl.org
7/28/09

Ages: 4-8
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Royal Oak Public Library

222 East 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI48067


Library Programs
512661

Baffling Bill's Be Creative Magic Show


Gus the Bunny returns to the library with his magician friend Bill. Advance registration is requested.
248.246.3725
http://www.ropl.org
7/28/09

Ages: 3-19
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Royal Oak Public Library

222 East 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI48067


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
518593

Tot's Nature Story Time


Little ones can visit the nature center, hear a story and participate in activities, hikes, and crafts each week. An adult must be present; advance registration is required.
586.463.4332
http://www.metroparks.com
Ongoing Each Tue 7/7/09 - 7/28/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-6
Time: 10:30am
Cost: $2/child

Metro Beach Metropark

31300 Metropolitan Parkway
Mount Clemens, MI48046


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
524113

Story Time Under the Story Tree


Bring 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

Troy Museum and Historic Village

60 West Wattles Road
Troy, MI48098


Ongoing Storytimes
148009

Pottery Barn Kids Book Club


Children are invited to the store for a weekly stories and fun. Members receive an official Book Club card and a special gift after attending five storytime events.
248.643.0172
http://www.potterybarnkids.com


Ages: 2-10
Time: 11am
Cost: Free

Pottery Barn Kids

Somerset Collection2800 W Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI48084


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
111937

Klip Klub


Stories and crafts for children in kindergarten through first grade. Advance registration is required.
248.546.2504
http://www.ferndale.lib.mi.us
Ongoing Each Tue 2/9/06 - 2/9/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-6
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free

Ferndale Public Library

222 East 9 Mile Road
Ferndale, MI48220


Ongoing Storytimes
107985

Preschool Storytime


Stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages three to five. Advance registration required.
586.226.5000
http://www.cmpl.org
Ongoing Each Tue, Wed 1/13/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue 2pm; Wed 11am
Cost: Free

Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch

40900 Romeo Plank Road
Clinton Township, MI48038


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