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Start: 12:00 am
End: 11:59 pm
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. Start: 12:00 am
End: 11:59 pm
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 | ||
