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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. 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 Start: 8:30 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 | ||
05 / 11
(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 (all day)
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 End: 12:00 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: 12:00 am
End: 11:59 pm
Many women are so busy taking care of others, they forget to take time for themselves. In honor of National Women’s Health Week, the following is a list of suggestions you can take to give your body the attention it deserves. May 11 Sunday: In lieu of sending flowers, celebrate Mother’s Day by planting some together. Gardening is a great workout and the ultimate aromatherapy.
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: 11:00 am
Start: 05/11/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/12/2008 - 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: 5:00 pm
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit Start: 1:00 pm
Where: Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 N. Territorial Rd., Dexter Take part in a guided hike with Mom and learn about various the wildflowers of Hudson Mills Metropark. Cost: $2; free for moms Contact: 734.426.8211 to pre-register; www.annarbor.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 / 12
(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 (all day)
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 End: 12:00 am
Start: 05/11/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/12/2008 - 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: 12:00 am
End: 11:59 pm
Many women are so busy taking care of others, they forget to take time for themselves. In honor of National Women’s Health Week, the following is a list of suggestions you can take to give your body the attention it deserves. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Where: Henry Ford Facility & Design Center, 2001 Dallavo Drive, Ste. 102, Commerce Township Start: 8:00 pm
Start: 05/12/2008 - 8:00pm
End: 05/13/2008 - 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 / 13
(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 (all day)
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 End: 1:00 am
Start: 05/12/2008 - 8:00pm
End: 05/13/2008 - 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: 12:00 am
End: 11:59 pm
Many women are so busy taking care of others, they forget to take time for themselves. In honor of National Women’s Health Week, the following is a list of suggestions you can take to give your body the attention it deserves. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm
Where: St. John Hospital & Medical Center – Van Elslander Cancer Center, third-floor conference room, 19229 Mack Ave., Detroit Medical hypnotherapists will direct sound vibrations that pass through skin, tissues and energy cells of the body and its energy field, promoting well-being and health. 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: 9:30 pm
Where: Marriott Courtyard, 31525 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Where: Shelby Community Center, 51670 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
Mind/body techniques will help you calm yourself and get ready to enjoy your new baby. Bring a yoga or exercise mat if you have one.
Cost: Shelby Township residents, $59; nonresidents, $64
Contact: 586.731.0300 to register
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Where: Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden, Warren Create four different cards through four techniques. This class will teach you about paper sizing, matting, folding and card storage of stamps. Cost: $15 Contact: 586.268.8400, www.cityofwarren.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: 7:00 pm
Where: Borders, 34300 Woodward Ave., Birmingham Joan Anderson, bestselling author of A Year by the Sea, discusses her latest book, The Second Journey: The Road Back to Yourself. The book chronicles author Joan Anderson’s journey to rediscover herself and restore peace in her life after the realization that she is stretched too thin. The story also shares Anderson’s thoughts on love, marriage, growing older, family and spirituality. Cost: Free Start: 7:30 pm
Where: Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights Participants in the library’s book discussion group, Good Reads, will discuss The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Participants must bring a copy of the book, and reservations are required. 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 / 14
(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 (all day)
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: 12:00 am
End: 11:59 pm
Many women are so busy taking care of others, they forget to take time for themselves. In honor of National Women’s Health Week, the following is a list of suggestions you can take to give your body the attention it deserves. 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: 5:00 pm
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit Start: 11:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 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: 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 / 15
(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 (all day)
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: 12:00 am
End: 11:59 pm
Many women are so busy taking care of others, they forget to take time for themselves. In honor of National Women’s Health Week, the following is a list of suggestions you can take to give your body the attention it deserves. Start: 10:00 am
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: 5:00 pm
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit Start: 11:00 am
End: 8:00 pm
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Where: Aunt Olive’s Good Food 2 Go, 525 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham Learn to prepare delicious dishes without the fat and cholesterol of meat and dairy products with Cheryl Heppard of Michigan Health Coach and Aunt Olive’s chef Matt Schellig. Includes dinner and wine. Cost: Preregistered, $40; $50 at door Contact: 248.592.0869, 248.593.0364 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 / 16
(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 (all day)
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: 12:00 am
End: 11:59 pm
Many women are so busy taking care of others, they forget to take time for themselves. In honor of National Women’s Health Week, the following is a list of suggestions you can take to give your body the attention it deserves. 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: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Where: Cross of Christ Lutheran Church social hall, 1100 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Hills Donate items for this rummage sale, or just attend the event. All proceeds will be donated to SCAMP, a camp for special needs children, and CARE House, home of the Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Oakland County. Cost: Free; $5, all you can grab, bag day Contact: 313.532.7374 (to donate and for more information)
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: 10:00 pm
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit Start: 11:00 am
End: 8:00 pm
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit 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 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 | ||