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05 / 4
(all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: The 13 Metroparks in southeast Michigan Socialize, exercise and gain experience while lending a hand at the parks, especially at the nature centers and golf courses. Volunteers who reach a designated number of hours receive a Metroparks annual permit, free use of some facilities, and an invitation to recognition dinners in the parks. Volunteer for a single project or on an ongoing basis. (all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: More than 40 courses across the state (half in metro Detroit) Register to golf all day at participating courses that will waive greens fees for the day, allowing registered golfers to raise $315,000 for the National MS Society. Cost: $125 minimum per golfer; cart fees might apply End: 9:00 pm
Start: 05/01/2008 - 10:00am
End: 05/04/2008 - 9:00pm
When: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday; Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Where: Detroit Zoo parking lot, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak The 16th annual spring Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo will help you find your newest furry friend. Dogs, cats, puppies, kittens and rabbits from more than 20 animal welfare groups, including the Michigan Humane Society, will be waiting for a new home.
Cost: Free admission and parking
Contact: 248.283.1000, www.michiganhumane.org, www.detroitzoo.org
Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Where: Downtown Plymouth Learn the advantages of a healthier, greener life. More than 300 local and national businesses will demonstrate and sell eco-friendly, organic and green products. Cost: Free Contact: www.greenstreetfair.com Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit The exhibition will explore the Ashcan school’s celebration of vibrant and diverse leisure activities through nearly 80 of their most significant canvases. The Ashcan school artists depicted the lower levels of the socio-economic scale, the raw, unvarnished people who lived and toiled in New York during the turn of the 20th century. While this material represents one aspect of these artists’ oeuvre, it’s not representative of the entire spectrum of their work. Among the subjects addressed were the leisure activities available to people of various social strata. Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Where: Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor The 26th annual exhibition features a range of works created by Michigan-based artists of various print techniques. Cost: Free Contact: 734.994.8004, www.annarborartcenter.org Start: 2:00 pm
Where: The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea Playwright Carey Crim’s Growing Pretty follows Lucy Keen as she deals with her quirky family, having a boy for a best friend, love and self-image. Lucy discovers that the rocky road of being 12 soon transforms into the freedoms of adulthood as she attempts to become an artist. Cost: $12.50-$38 Contact: 734.433.7673, www.purplerosetheatre.org Start: 2:00 pm
Where: Jewish Ensemble Theatre, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield Playwright Richard Orloff’s funny and skewed perspective on life is expressed in several playlets. Cost: $30-$39. Seniors and students, $5 discount. Contact: 248.788.2900, www.jettheatre.org | ||
05 / 5
(all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: The 13 Metroparks in southeast Michigan Socialize, exercise and gain experience while lending a hand at the parks, especially at the nature centers and golf courses. Volunteers who reach a designated number of hours receive a Metroparks annual permit, free use of some facilities, and an invitation to recognition dinners in the parks. Volunteer for a single project or on an ongoing basis. (all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: More than 40 courses across the state (half in metro Detroit) Register to golf all day at participating courses that will waive greens fees for the day, allowing registered golfers to raise $315,000 for the National MS Society. Cost: $125 minimum per golfer; cart fees might apply Start: 10:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Where: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle St., Wyandotte Shades of Green: art Rescued, Recovered, Reworked, Repurposed features artwork with a “green” message from local and regional artists, such as Patricia Izzo, among others. The artwork ranges from oil paintings and fine art photography to sculptures and furniture.
Cost: Free
Contact: 734.246.9880, www.artattheedge.com
Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Where: Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor The 26th annual exhibition features a range of works created by Michigan-based artists of various print techniques. Cost: Free Contact: 734.994.8004, www.annarborartcenter.org Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Where: Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights This event will teach you where to find job sites online, and how to search for jobs and post a résumé, among other topics. Cost: Free Contact: 586.446.2665, www.shpl.net
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Where: Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights This event will teach you where to find job sites online, and how to search for jobs and post a résumé, among other topics. Cost: Free Contact: 586.446.2665, www.shpl.net
Start: 8:00 pm
Start: 05/05/2008 - 8:00pm
End: 05/06/2008 - 1:00am
Where: The Belmont, 10215 Joseph Campau St., Hamtramck Gather your girls for a martini and manicure, $10, or skip the martini and get a manicure for $5. Guest DJs and bands will perform each week. Cost: Usually no cover, call ahead | ||
05 / 6
(all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: The 13 Metroparks in southeast Michigan Socialize, exercise and gain experience while lending a hand at the parks, especially at the nature centers and golf courses. Volunteers who reach a designated number of hours receive a Metroparks annual permit, free use of some facilities, and an invitation to recognition dinners in the parks. Volunteer for a single project or on an ongoing basis. (all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: More than 40 courses across the state (half in metro Detroit) Register to golf all day at participating courses that will waive greens fees for the day, allowing registered golfers to raise $315,000 for the National MS Society. Cost: $125 minimum per golfer; cart fees might apply End: 1:00 am
Start: 05/05/2008 - 8:00pm
End: 05/06/2008 - 1:00am
Where: The Belmont, 10215 Joseph Campau St., Hamtramck Gather your girls for a martini and manicure, $10, or skip the martini and get a manicure for $5. Guest DJs and bands will perform each week. Cost: Usually no cover, call ahead Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Where: Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Rd., Southfield Start: 10:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Where: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle St., Wyandotte
Shades of Green: art Rescued, Recovered, Reworked, Repurposed features artwork with a “green” message from local and regional artists, such as Patricia Izzo, among others. The artwork ranges from oil paintings and fine art photography to sculptures and furniture.
Cost: Free
Contact: 734.246.9880, www.artattheedge.com
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Where: The Community House, 380 S. Bates St., Birmingham Have you ever wondered why some people have more energy and look younger? This class will offer seven tips on how to live better by improving your eating, exercise and sleep habits. Presented by corporate wellness consultant Lorraine Stefano. Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Where: Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor The 26th annual exhibition features a range of works created by Michigan-based artists of various print techniques. Cost: Free Contact: 734.994.8004, www.annarborartcenter.org Start: 10:00 am
End: 8:00 pm
Where: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle St., Wyandotte A group of metro Detroit artists will define the word “icon” through photography, painting or sculpture. Cost: Free Contact: 734.246.9880, www.artattheedge.com
Start: 3:00 pm
Where: The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea Playwright Carey Crim’s Growing Pretty follows Lucy Keen as she deals with her quirky family, having a boy for a best friend, love and self-image. Lucy discovers that the rocky road of being 12 soon transforms into the freedoms of adulthood as she attempts to become an artist. Cost: $12.50-$38 Contact: 734.433.7673, www.purplerosetheatre.org Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Where: Arthurs Middle School pool, 4000 Marian Drive, Trenton Learn basic kayaking skills in the beginner class (gear provided), or the fundamentals of rolling a capsized kayak in the second class. Bring water clothing and shoes, nose plugs, a towel and an extra set of clothing. Class size is limited; maximum student/instructor ratio in the basic class is 4:1, and 2:1 in the roll class. Start: 7:30 pm
Where: Jewish Ensemble Theatre, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield Playwright Richard Orloff’s funny and skewed perspective on life is expressed in several playlets. Cost: $30-$39. Seniors and students, $5 discount. Start: 8:00 pm
Where: The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea Playwright Carey Crim’s Growing Pretty follows Lucy Keen as she deals with her quirky family, having a boy for a best friend, love and self-image. Lucy discovers that the rocky road of being 12 soon transforms into the freedoms of adulthood as she attempts to become an artist. Cost: $12.50-$38 Contact: 734.433.7673, www.purplerosetheatre.org | ||
05 / 7
(all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: The 13 Metroparks in southeast Michigan Socialize, exercise and gain experience while lending a hand at the parks, especially at the nature centers and golf courses. Volunteers who reach a designated number of hours receive a Metroparks annual permit, free use of some facilities, and an invitation to recognition dinners in the parks. Volunteer for a single project or on an ongoing basis. (all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: More than 40 courses across the state (half in metro Detroit) Register to golf all day at participating courses that will waive greens fees for the day, allowing registered golfers to raise $315,000 for the National MS Society. Cost: $125 minimum per golfer; cart fees might apply Start: 10:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Where: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle St., Wyandotte Shades of Green: art Rescued, Recovered, Reworked, Repurposed features artwork with a “green” message from local and regional artists, such as Patricia Izzo, among others. The artwork ranges from oil paintings and fine art photography to sculptures and furniture.
Cost: Free
Contact: 734.246.9880, www.artattheedge.com
Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit The exhibition will explore the Ashcan school’s celebration of vibrant and diverse leisure activities through nearly 80 of their most significant canvases. The Ashcan school artists depicted the lower levels of the socio-economic scale, the raw, unvarnished people who lived and toiled in New York during the turn of the 20th century. While this material represents one aspect of these artists’ oeuvre, it’s not representative of the entire spectrum of their work. Among the subjects addressed were the leisure activities available to people of various social strata. Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Where: Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor The 26th annual exhibition features a range of works created by Michigan-based artists of various print techniques. Cost: Free Contact: 734.994.8004, www.annarborartcenter.org Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit Start: 2:00 pm
Where: Jewish Ensemble Theatre, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield Playwright Richard Orloff’s funny and skewed perspective on life is expressed in several playlets. Cost: $30-$39. Seniors and students, $5 discount. Contact: 248.788.2900, www.jettheatre.org Start: 3:00 pm
Where: The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea Playwright Carey Crim’s Growing Pretty follows Lucy Keen as she deals with her quirky family, having a boy for a best friend, love and self-image. Lucy discovers that the rocky road of being 12 soon transforms into the freedoms of adulthood as she attempts to become an artist. Cost: $12.50-$38 Contact: 734.433.7673, www.purplerosetheatre.org Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Where: Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Shores Enjoy a guided bird exploration on the grounds with Rosann Kovalcik, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited, followed by beverages in the Tea Room. Cost: $6; reservations recommended Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Where: Henry Ford Facility & Design Center, 2001 Dallavo Drive, Ste. 102, Commerce Township Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Where: St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Classroom 11, 36475 Five Mile Rd., Livonia (use Marian Professional Building entrance off Levan Road) This group provides an opportunity for women to share their feelings and concerns confidentially about menopause, mid-life issues and health-related matters. Cost: Free Start: 7:30 pm
Where: Jewish Ensemble Theatre, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield Playwright Richard Orloff’s funny and skewed perspective on life is expressed in several playlets. Cost: $30-$39. Seniors and students, $5 discount. Contact: 248.788.2900, www.jettheatre.org Start: 8:00 pm
Where: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 314 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor This weekly show features a variety of comedians, from beginners to those established in the business. Cost: $5 Contact: 734.996.9080, www.aacomedy.com | ||
05 / 8
(all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: The 13 Metroparks in southeast Michigan Socialize, exercise and gain experience while lending a hand at the parks, especially at the nature centers and golf courses. Volunteers who reach a designated number of hours receive a Metroparks annual permit, free use of some facilities, and an invitation to recognition dinners in the parks. Volunteer for a single project or on an ongoing basis. (all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: More than 40 courses across the state (half in metro Detroit) Register to golf all day at participating courses that will waive greens fees for the day, allowing registered golfers to raise $315,000 for the National MS Society. Cost: $125 minimum per golfer; cart fees might apply Start: 7:00 am
Where: The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit British hip-hop artist M.I.A. brings her unique sound to Detroit. Start: 10:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Where: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle St., Wyandotte Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Where: Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi Get down with your crafty self at this convention, featuring shopping, cropping and classes. The event also will feature contests and prizes. Cost: Parking, $5; admission, $10 Contact: 248.583.7133, www.megameet.com
Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit The exhibition will explore the Ashcan school’s celebration of vibrant and diverse leisure activities through nearly 80 of their most significant canvases. The Ashcan school artists depicted the lower levels of the socio-economic scale, the raw, unvarnished people who lived and toiled in New York during the turn of the 20th century. While this material represents one aspect of these artists’ oeuvre, it’s not representative of the entire spectrum of their work. Among the subjects addressed were the leisure activities available to people of various social strata. Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Where: Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor The 26th annual exhibition features a range of works created by Michigan-based artists of various print techniques. Cost: Free Contact: 734.994.8004, www.annarborartcenter.org Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Where: Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy
Sue Voyles of Logos Communications leads this latest in a series of marketing and PR workshops presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners. Participants will leave with action plans to continue projects. Additionally, several weeks after each workshop, participants may join a conference call to share their questions and ideas with workshop leaders and other participants.
Cost: $50
Contact: 248.524.3484, www.nawbogdc.org
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Where: Equilibrium Pilates Studio-- Buildings G and H, 6405 Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills Shop and get pampered while helping Camp Casey, a local charity that helps send kids with cancer to horse camp each summer. They'll gather 15 of the area's most talked about boutiques to sell their products and give Camp Casey 15% of all proceeds. You can also give a donation to Camp Casey and head to Equilibrium's second studio for free manicures and massages donated by Franklin Spa! Kids' activities (from 4-6 p.m.), raffle prizes (really good ones like restaurant gift certificates, cabin getaway, and jewelry!), food, cocktails, music and refreshments makes this event fun for everyone. Start: 6:00 pm
When: 6:00 p.m. Start: 6:00 pm
When: Cocktail Hour, 6 p.m.; dinner
and fashion show, 7 p.m.
Where: Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Rd., St. Clair Shores
The Ladies Philoptochos Society of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church will host a spring fashion show and dinner. A raffle will take place with prizes that include a weekend stay at the Atheneum Suite Hotel, Tigers tickets, and gift certificates to various restaurants and spas. Proceeds from the event will go to the Assumption Building Repair Fund.
Cost: $50 donation
Contact: 586.779.6111, ext. 4 to make a reservation
Start: 7:30 pm
Where: Jewish Ensemble Theatre, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield Playwright Richard Orloff’s funny and skewed perspective on life is expressed in several playlets. Cost: $30-$39. Seniors and students, $5 discount. Contact: 248.788.2900, www.jettheatre.org Start: 8:00 pm
Where: The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea Playwright Carey Crim’s Growing Pretty follows Lucy Keen as she deals with her quirky family, having a boy for a best friend, love and self-image. Lucy discovers that the rocky road of being 12 soon transforms into the freedoms of adulthood as she attempts to become an artist. Cost: $12.50-$38 Contact: 734.433.7673, www.purplerosetheatre.org | ||
05 / 9
(all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: The 13 Metroparks in southeast Michigan Socialize, exercise and gain experience while lending a hand at the parks, especially at the nature centers and golf courses. Volunteers who reach a designated number of hours receive a Metroparks annual permit, free use of some facilities, and an invitation to recognition dinners in the parks. Volunteer for a single project or on an ongoing basis. (all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: More than 40 courses across the state (half in metro Detroit) Register to golf all day at participating courses that will waive greens fees for the day, allowing registered golfers to raise $315,000 for the National MS Society. Cost: $125 minimum per golfer; cart fees might apply Start: 7:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Where: North River Road between 1-94 and Gratiot The Mount Clemens Farmers Market offers a variety of fruits and vegetables that are grown locally, plants, perennials, shrubs and herbs. Fresh baked goods also will be for sale, along with honey, eggs, mushrooms and specialty items. Cost: Free Start: 10:00 am
End: 8:00 pm
Where: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle St., Wyandotte Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Where: Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi Get down with your crafty self at this convention, featuring shopping, cropping and classes. The event also will feature contests and prizes. Cost: Parking, $5; admission, $10 Contact: 248.583.7133, www.megameet.com Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit The exhibition will explore the Ashcan school’s celebration of vibrant and diverse leisure activities through nearly 80 of their most significant canvases. The Ashcan school artists depicted the lower levels of the socio-economic scale, the raw, unvarnished people who lived and toiled in New York during the turn of the 20th century. While this material represents one aspect of these artists’ oeuvre, it’s not representative of the entire spectrum of their work. Among the subjects addressed were the leisure activities available to people of various social strata. Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Where: Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor The 26th annual exhibition features a range of works created by Michigan-based artists of various print techniques. Cost: Free Contact: 734.994.8004, www.annarborartcenter.org Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit Start: 11:00 am
Start: 05/09/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/10/2008 - 12:00am
Where: Hart Plaza, Jefferson at Woodward Avenue, Detroit
This event will feature performances by Billy Currington, Lonestar, Gretchen Wilson and Trisha Yearwood, among others.
Cost: Free
Contact: 248.799.0600, www.wycd.com
Start: 11:00 am
End: 8:00 pm
Where: Macomb Place between Main and Pine streets, Mount Clemens More than 45 fine-art crafters will display original works, including paintings, glass, textiles and jewelry. There will be live lunchtime entertainment Friday. Cost: Free Start: 6:30 pm
Where: St. Clair Shores Country Club Playwright and novelist A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, will be the first in a series of plays at the St. Clair Shores Country Club’s new dinner theater. Love Letters follows the relationship between two friends that spanned 50 years, through their letters. The menu will consist of a three-course meal, with four entrées available. Reservations are recommended. Start: 7:15 pm
End: 11:45 pm
Where: The Dakota Building, 1785 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor Grab your dancing shoes for a night of swing dancing! Free beginner and intermediate lessons will be offered from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., with open dancing taking place from 8:45 to 11:45 p.m. Cost: General admission for open dancing, $5; students, $3; $1 off for members of the Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance Start: 8:00 pm
Where: The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea Playwright Carey Crim’s Growing Pretty follows Lucy Keen as she deals with her quirky family, having a boy for a best friend, love and self-image. Lucy discovers that the rocky road of being 12 soon transforms into the freedoms of adulthood as she attempts to become an artist. Cost: $12.50-$38 Contact: 734.433.7673, www.purplerosetheatre.org | ||
05 / 10
(all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: The 13 Metroparks in southeast Michigan Socialize, exercise and gain experience while lending a hand at the parks, especially at the nature centers and golf courses. Volunteers who reach a designated number of hours receive a Metroparks annual permit, free use of some facilities, and an invitation to recognition dinners in the parks. Volunteer for a single project or on an ongoing basis. (all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 11:59pm
Where: More than 40 courses across the state (half in metro Detroit) Register to golf all day at participating courses that will waive greens fees for the day, allowing registered golfers to raise $315,000 for the National MS Society. Cost: $125 minimum per golfer; cart fees might apply End: 12:00 am
Start: 05/09/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/10/2008 - 12:00am
Where: Hart Plaza, Jefferson at Woodward Avenue, Detroit
This event will feature performances by Billy Currington, Lonestar, Gretchen Wilson and Trisha Yearwood, among others.
Cost: Free
Contact: 248.799.0600, www.wycd.com
Start: 7:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Where: North River Road between 1-94 and Gratiot The Mount Clemens Farmers Market offers a variety of fruits and vegetables that are grown locally, plants, perennials, shrubs and herbs. Fresh baked goods also will be for sale, along with honey, eggs, mushrooms and specialty items. Cost: Free Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Where: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle St., Wyandotte Start: 10:00 am
Start: 05/10/2008 - 10:00am
End: 05/20/2008 - 6:00pm
Where: Macomb Place between Main and Pine streets, Mount Clemens More than 45 fine-art crafters will display original works, including paintings, glass, textiles and jewelry. There will be live lunchtime entertainment Friday. Cost: Free Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Where: Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi Get down with your crafty self at this convention, featuring shopping, cropping and classes. The event also will feature contests and prizes. Cost: Parking, $5; admission, $10 Contact: 248.583.7133, www.megameet.com Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit The exhibition will explore the Ashcan school’s celebration of vibrant and diverse leisure activities through nearly 80 of their most significant canvases. The Ashcan school artists depicted the lower levels of the socio-economic scale, the raw, unvarnished people who lived and toiled in New York during the turn of the 20th century. While this material represents one aspect of these artists’ oeuvre, it’s not representative of the entire spectrum of their work. Among the subjects addressed were the leisure activities available to people of various social strata. Start: 10:10 am
End: 6:10 pm
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit Start: 11:00 am
Start: 05/10/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/11/2008 - 12:00am
Where: Hart Plaza, Jefferson at Woodward Avenue, Detroit This event will feature performances by Billy Currington, Lonestar, Gretchen Wilson and Trisha Yearwood, among others.
Cost: Free
Contact: 248.799.0600, www.wycd.com
Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Where: Participating shops, downtown Northville Raise money while feeding your shopping addiction. Half of all proceeds will benefit The Mothers’ Club of Northville, an organization dedicated to helping schoolchildren in Northville excel through educational enrichment. Registration is open through May 7. Cost: Registration, $50 Contact: 248.347.1642, www.downtownnorthville.com
Start: 11:00 am
End: 8:00 pm
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit Start: 3:00 pm
Where: The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea Playwright Carey Crim’s Growing Pretty follows Lucy Keen as she deals with her quirky family, having a boy for a best friend, love and self-image. Lucy discovers that the rocky road of being 12 soon transforms into the freedoms of adulthood as she attempts to become an artist. Cost: $12.50-$38 Contact: 734.433.7673, www.purplerosetheatre.org Start: 5:00 pm
Where: Jewish Ensemble Theatre, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield Playwright Richard Orloff’s funny and skewed perspective on life is expressed in several playlets. Cost: $30-$39. Seniors and students, $5 discount. | ||