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Events for 9/8/2008.
Northville Downs Harness Raceway
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Enjoy the excitement of Simulcast Racing seven days a week.
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'2008 Year of the Frog' Mosaic Murals
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Student artwork submitted for the Detroit Zoological Society and Project S.N.A.P.’s “2008 Year of the Frog” Youth Art Competition is on display at the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo in the form of two large-scale mosaic murals.
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Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
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The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum celebrates the artistic legacy of the world-reknown Michigan artist. The institution holds a large exhibit of his works and artifacts from his career. The museum also hosts two galleries of works for temporary exhibitons.
9/8/2008, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Ford Rouge Plant Tour
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Tour the place where the great American middle class was born - and where the future of American industry will spring, the Ford Motor Co. River Rouge Plant
9/8/2008, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
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Huron City Museums
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Located between Port Austin and Port Hope, Michigan, on the "Tip of the Thumb," the museums preserve, display and present the buildings, collections and grounds of Huron City village and the House of Seven Gables as historical museums. These institutions are open to the public for tours, groups and community events.
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Light through the Eyes of Nature
Creative/Visual Arts
The Cultural Arts Division of the City of Farmington Hills presents a collection of soothing landscapes in vivid oils and watercolors by Katherine Larson.
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Detroit Zoological Society’s 2008 Year of the Frog
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Students expressed their interpretations of Michigan frogs, toads and salamanders, as well as images of amphibian residents at the Detroit Zoo’s National Amphibian Conservation Center. All artwork submitted for the competition will be displayed throughout the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo as part of large-scale mosaic murals created by Project S.N.A.P.
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Ann Arbor Art Center
Seasonal Stuff
Cool Commerce
Creative/Visual Arts
For the art lover in the family this holiday season, why not give works of art. The Ann Arbor Art Center Gallery Shop carries a variety of two and three dimensional works of art and hand-made craft items created by Michigan artists including paintings, prints, jewelry, ceramics, notecards, hand-made books and more!
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Historic Houses of Worship tour
Community
History/Science/Life
Out & About
e tour will feature the following churches: Assumption Grotto, Grosse Pointe Memorial Presbyterian, Christ Church Grosse Pointe, and St. Paul on the Lake Roman Catholic.
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Modern Technology Meets Art
Creative/Visual Arts
Community
Museums & Attractions
"What matters most is not the method used to create, but the end product." These are the words of Ted Johnson, one of the artists featured in this exciting exhibit. Along with the works of Lee Vanderwalker, Johnson's works employ the use of bold colors in a variety of innovative techniques.
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Melissa Partin: Birds and Trees
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Melissa Partin's paintings are inspired by her love of the natural world. Those interested in expanding knowledge and experience in the world of visual art, this one-woman-show of paintings is your chance.
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The World of Jorge Torres
Out & About
Creative/Visual Arts
Community
Bagley Housing Art Gallery presents the paintings of this Peruvian artist. The paintings are on exhibit through October.
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PCCA - Paint Creek Center for the Arts
Museums & Attractions
Creative/Visual Arts
Community
The mission of Paint Creek Center for the Arts is to enhance life in the region by promoting, encouraging and creating opportunities to participate in and appreciate the arts. The organization works to creat a passion for art in children and adults through classes, exhibitions and special programs and events, including the Rochester Arts & Apples Festival.
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Except for Six
Film
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Hospice of Michigan proudly introduces a documentary film that looks at life and death through the eyes of those teetering on the edge of both worlds.
9/8/2008, 6:30 PM
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Greenfield Village
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Wheels
Experience 300 years of history at a place where the sights, sounds and sensations of America come alive. Plus, Greenfield Village will host special programs and activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Model T.
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G. R. N’Namdi Gallery
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For more than 27 years, G. R. N’Namdi Gallery in Detroit has been internationally recognized as one of the most influential contemporary abstract art galleries. The Gallery was established in 1981, by George N’Namdi in Detroit to increase awareness of abstract art and inspire a new generation of art collectors.
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Domestic Bliss
Creative/Visual Arts
Museums & Attractions
The Paint Creek Center for the Arts presents a group show of works in all media which celebrates different artists’ takes on home life.
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DTE Light and Optics Gallery
History/Science/Life
Museums & Attractions
Family
Children and adults alike can explore this newly renovated exhibit that features hands-on displays, including a tabletop shadow lab, a high-tech color experiment and lazer maze.
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Pewabic Pottery
Museums & Attractions
Creative/Visual Arts
Community
Pewabic Pottery is a living treasure and offers visitors an exciting glimpse of a little known part of American history. Founded in 1903 during the Arts & Crafts Movement, Pewabic is nationally renowned for its tile and pottery in unique glazes. Today it is a non profit ceramic art education center. Visitors can also tour the inner workings of the historic pottery.
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Zekelman Family Holocaust Memorial Center
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America's first free-standing Holocaust memorial center helps visitors discover the true stories of the six million Jewish martyrs and heroes who perished in World War II, victims of the Nazis. The Zekelman Family Holocaust Memorial Center offers guided tours, exhibits, works of art and other resources for visitors and scholars.
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Learn and Sail
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It's Not Too Late. You still have time to learn and sail in Southeast Michigan this year. The American Sailing Institute is holding class at Schoolcraft College and Kensington Metropark.
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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Family
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Climb a wall, disappear in front of a green screen, dance on piano keys, feel a fossil, surround yourself in a bubble.
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Mysteries of the Great Lakes
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Film
Witness a journey through spectacular scenery such as caribou and moose grazing on the shores, over giant prehistoric sturgeon lurking among thousands of shipwrecks and more at this film at the IMAX.
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MotorCities National Heritage Area
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In recognition of the significant contributions to America's story, the MotorCities National Heritage Area helps preserve, interpret and promote the automotive and labor heritage of the State of Michigan. An affiliate of the National Park Service, the MCNHA brings together the people, places and events that tell the story of the American automobile.
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LAC Fine Arts Exhibition
Creative/Visual Arts
Community
The Livonia Arts Commission is holding their 11th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition. Artists from across the State of Michigan submitted more than 300 entries. The Juror, Marianne Letasi, selected 90 pieces of work to be included in the Exhibition.
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Saginaw Railway Museum
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Learn about trains and railroad technology, courtesy of the Saginaw Valley Railroad Historical Society. Through artifacts, tools, photos, maps, and more, they'll show you how things once were and now are, along with railroad lore and legends.
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U-M Exhibit Museum of Natural History
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Family
Exhibits include displays on prehistoric life with the most extensive dinosaur exhibits in the state of Michigan, Michigan wildlife, Native American culture, anthropology, geology, and a Planetarium. The Museum offers special activities for adults, families, and children that include public lectures and other special activities throughout the year.
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Geocaching at the Detroit Zoo
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The Detroit Zoo has always been a great place to discover wildlife. Now it’s also a great place to discover hidden treasure using a Global Positioning System and a "treasure map."
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Lorenzo Cultural Center
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History/Science/Life
Community
The Lorenzo Cultural Center offers visitors a chance to explore the influences and experiences, historical as well as current, that shape our heritage. Featuring multidimensional programs and showcasing themes related to science, history, literature, visual and performing arts and culture, there are a wealth of opportunities to learn, celebrate and be entertained.
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Ford Field Tours
Sports
Out & About
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Detroit’s newest crown jewel and the NFL’s most-revered new stadium. Ford Field represents Detroit’s history and its future in a single venue.
9/8/2008, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM
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Detroit Children's Museum
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The third-oldest children's museum in the nation; the Detroit Public School's Children's Museum is a not-for-profit institution designed especially for children, families and adults. The galleries feature various exhibitions which explore the sciences, history, world cultures and the arts.
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(un)Civil Defense: Orcutt and Rau
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Exhibiting the work of Zachary Orcutt (Zorcutt) and Claire Rau, this exhibit examines, at times seriously and at times mockingly, the human penchant for resolving issues with violence, a topic of great relevance in this, the sixth year of the war in Iraq.
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Toledo Zoo
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Family
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Things are wild in Toledo... literally. With over 5,300 animals representing over 760 species, The Toledo Zoo is one of the world’s most complete zoos.
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Automotive Hall of Fame and Museum
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This is the highest place of honor in the international motor vehicle industry. Experience automotive history through visual and interactive exhibits, automobiles and authentic artifacts.
9/8/2008, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics
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The Detroit Tigers host the Oakland Athletics. The contest is part of a three-game series between the American League rivals.
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Birmingham-Bloomfield Art Center
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One of the largest community art centers in the Midwest, the BBAC serves more than 90 communities in southeast Michigan. The Center offers four exhibition galleries - each with its own focus. Local, regional and national artists exhibit as well as community, schools, art groups, BBAC faculty and students.
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Mini Mac
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Community
The Detroit Science Center presents the largest, tallest exhibit ever to be added to its permanent exhibit collection -- an 80-foot-long replica of the Mackinac Bridge. Built with the assistance of the American Bridge Company, the new exhibit is a working bridge that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the span that links Michigan's two great peninsulas.
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American Mastodons
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Extinct for more than 10,000 years, the museum presents a new permanent exhibit featuring mastodons -- prehistoric relatives of modern elephants. The exhibit features the first display in the world of adult male and female mastodons.
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Rocky Seprino
Creative/Visual Arts
Eclectic Mix
Sherrus Gallery of Fine Art in Northville will premier an of never-before-displayed works by a multi-media artist Rocky Seprino. Friday's opening reception includes a performance by young drummer, Julian Pavone.
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William Massie - An American House 08
Creative/Visual Arts
The award-winning architect uses computer-based fabrication technology for efficient, precise, and customized fabrication. By composing in real-time, William Massie is able to negotiate between material and concept, relying on human reaction to the actual space and details.
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Euchre
Singles
The Metropolitan Single Professionals invite you to meet new friends, play cards and socialize. Everyone is welcome.
9/8/2008, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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Detroit Zoo Sees Stripes
Family
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The Detroit Zoo announces the arrival of an endangered female Grevy’s zebra and is inviting the community to help name its newest Zoo star.
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Model T 100th Anniversary
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Join the Henry Ford as it celebrates the Model T's pervasive, enduring influence and its legacy as the innovation that changed the face of the United States and the world. Individuals, families and educators will find a variety of daily activities, special events, learning opportunities and products available throughout the year.
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Alden B. Dow Home and Studio
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Explore the architectural studio and private residence of noted 20th century architect. The building's geometric planes and angles, complementing the lines in nature, are accented by Dow's creative use of rich color, glass, wood, and his unique unit block system.
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Michigan's Own Military & Space Museum
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The institution chronicles the contributions of the the state's heroic men and women in uniform. Michigan's Own Military & Space Museum in Frankenmuth also tells the story of the 13 Michigan natives who have served as NASA astronauts.
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Pinnacle Race Course
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It's the inaugural season for the newest thoroughbred horse racing track in southeast Michigan. GreatStuff readers are among the first to know: This Saturday, August 30 the first 1,500 fans will receive a free hat and racing will begin at 1:30 p.m. instead of the usual time 2:30 p.m.
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Museum Adventure Pass, presented by Macy's
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Creative/Visual Arts
Visit your Greater Metro Detroit Regional Public Library and then you can check put a museum -- for free! In all, 25 arts, science and cultural institutions are participating. Presented by Macy's, the Library of Michigan Foundation and the Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Michigan, the program rounds through Oct. 24, 2008.
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Free Blood Pressure Screenings
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Get your blood pressure screened at the Northwest Activities Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. No appointments are necessary.
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Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
Family
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Tropical ferns, palm trees and exotic flowers make for another world - and it's on Belle Isle.
9/8/2008, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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