Detroit Events July 8, 2009
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| Concerts 512723 | The Gang & Gary QuackenbushThe Gang & Gary Quackenbush performs classic rock 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 7/8/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 502136 | Concerts in the Park - Rich Eddy's Rockin' OldiesWest Bloomfield sponsors summer concerts in Drake Sports Park. Family activities begin at 6pm, and Rich Eddy's Rockin' Oldies Band plays rock 'n' roll favorites. 248.451.1901 http://www.wes... fieldparks.org 7/8/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Activities 6pm; Concert 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 512740 | Gazebo Concert Series - Black Cat Blues BandBring your lawn chairs and settle back for the blues music of the Black Cat Blues Band at Children's Park in downtown Lake Orion. http://www.downtownlakeorion.org 7/8/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-9pm 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 512355 | Wild Summer Nights: James CoffeyChildren's singer/songwriter James Coffey performs 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 7/8/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6:30pm-8pm 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 414775 | Of Life and LossOf Life and Loss: The Polish Photographs of Roman Vishaniac and Jeffrey Gusky includes about 90 black-and-white photos that shows Polish Jewish communities in the 1930s and those same communities in the 1990s. 313.833.7900 http://www.dia.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 4/19/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum 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 506673 | Oakland County FairThe Oakland County Fair hosts a plethora of free daily events, including a circus, racing pigs, horse shows, and animal exhibits. Plus, the fair features carnival rides and nightly grandstand events such as rodeos and a monster truck show. See the website for a complete schedule and for coupons. 248.634.8830 http://www.oakfair.org Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-11pm Cost: Parking $10 |
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| Films 500699 | Jumanji (PG)Select Goodrich Quality Theaters offer family movies Mon-Fri throughout the summer for just a $1. This week's feature is Jumanji. See website for additional locations. 734.844.3456 http://www.gqti.com Ongoing Weekdays 7/6/09 - 7/10/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 10:30am Cost: $1 |
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| Library Programs 507914 | Tales from the Silk RoadAs part of the Target Family Dinner Theatre, Madcap Puppet presents Tales from the Silk Road - the story of Marco Polo's travels to China. The event, held in the library's Meeting Room, is for families with children in the Southfield and Lathrup Village school districts. Families should bring a blanket and picnic dinner. Doors open at 6:45pm. 248.796.4200 http://www.sfdlib.org 7/8/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 512590 | Junior TheaterYoungsters can learn to speak and move on stage during a workshop at the library. Advance registration is requested. 248.246.3725 http://www.ropl.org Ongoing Each Wed 7/1/09 - 7/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-8 Time: 10:15am or 11:15am Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 518754 | Day of the Dragon(flies)Families can learn about the most ferocious bug hunter - the dragonfly. Advance registration is required. 734.782.3956 http://www.metroparks.com 7/8/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am Cost: $2/person |
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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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| Nature & Outdoors 504119 | Wednesday Night Summer SeriesPark 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 |
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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 512609 | Video Games for TweensTweens 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 |
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| Ongoing Library Programs 512680 | Wonderful WednesdaysStop 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 |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 376609 | Storytime at Arborland BordersKids 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 |
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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 516030 | Books, Buddies & BlanketsFamilies 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 |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 111936 | Pre-School StorytimeA 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 |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 108058 | Storytime at Taylor BordersStories and activities. Ongoing each Wed; check with location for exceptions. 734.374.5345 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 107985 | Preschool StorytimeStories, 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 |
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