DEC
Calendar of Events
Dec. 26-Jan. 6. Family-friendly hands-on activities that explore temperatures. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Mon.-Fri., except Jan. 1) & noon-4 p.m. (Sun. & Jan. 1), AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $10 (members & infants, free) regular museum admission. 995-5439. [map]
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Dec. 24 & 31. Skating to music by a DJ. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Veterans Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson Rd. $6 (youths age 17 & under and seniors age 60 & over, $5). $1 discount for city residents. Skate rentals available ($3). 794-6235. [map]
Every Mon. Screening of a film TBA. Lunch available for $5.50 (age 60 & over, $3). 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; reservations required. 12:30-3 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 794-6520. [map]
All preschoolers through 5th graders invited to make hats and noisemakers for New Year’s Eve. 2-3 p.m., AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-8301. [map]
Skating to Top 40 music. 7:15–9 p.m. (6-8:50 p.m. on Dec. 31), Arctic Coliseum, 501 Coliseum Dr. (off Manchester Rd., 1/2 mile south of the intersection of Old US-12 & M-52), Chelsea. $5 (children 14 & under, $3) admission, $3 skate rental. 433–4444. [map]
This Brooklyn-born, Chicago-bred monologist, a former interstate trucker and Golden Gloves boxer, is known for his deadpan delivery and endearing but slightly twisted take on a variety of topics, from sports to his Italian family and his own experiences as a dad. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. 8 & 10:30 p.m., 314 E. Liberty (below Seva restaurant). $25 reserved seating in advance, $30 general admission at the door. 996-9080. [map]
The year 2012 has come and gone and WE'RE STILL HERE! Come celebrate your existence at Corner Brewery's 2013 New Year's Eve bash! We're throwing a beer gala that you will not want to miss!! Prepare to dance since we are featuring your favorite local blue grass folk band DRAGON WAGON!!! A series of Rat Pads will be tapped starting at 8:30 to mark the occasion. The festivities start at 8pm and go until 2am. No Cover. Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St, Ypsilanti. Free. 734-480-2739. bari@cornerbrewing.com [map]
A celebration colliding past present and future NYE 2012; a vintage event and delightful affair. An evening of LIVE music, heirloom cuisine, spirited cocktails, and hip conversation--find yourself here this NYE and make 2013 your lucky year. Featuring Chef Bateman's three course dinner and LIVE music 930-130*pricing options include a champagne toast at midnight with TheHeatherBlackProjectA reason to get dressed up!!**please call or refer website for more details The Ravens Club, 207 S. MAIN ST. $75 dinner or $15 cover. 734-214-0400. [map]
All singles invited for an evening of dancing and socializing. Recorded 70s to contemporary dance music played by a DJ. Cash bar. Dressy attire; the price of admission includes hors d’oeuvres. 9 p.m.–1:30 a.m., Grotto Club, 2070 W. Stadium. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 578-3664. [map]
EMU theater professors R. MacKenzie Lewis and Ken Stevens direct a staged reading of Brendan Milburn, Rachel Sheinkin, and Valerie Vigoda’s pop musical, a modernization of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Match Girl.” It’s the story of a weary, lonely urbanite who finds a quirky, young woman at his door on New Year's Eve selling lights designed to assuage the seasonal affective disorder common this time of year. 9 p.m., Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. $50 (students, $35) includes post-performance hors d’oeuvres and champagne reception. 663-0696. [map]
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