
Events
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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: 8:00 pm
End: 1:00 am
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 | ||





