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JustPink is a winter break event for girls ages 8 through 19 from the surrounding communities. Girls participate in varied suites like makeovers, a nail bar, art, etiquette, and other activities to continue to build a strong sense of self-esteem, confidence, self-awareness, and the ability to make healthy choices.Tween (8 to 12) activities take place from 9am to 12 noon. Teen (13 to 19)from 1pm to 4pm. Supported by local companies like Best Bank, T-Mobile, Beauty Salons, AAA, and more. Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Parkway. $25. 734-219-8862. chris@justpinkevent.com www.justpinkevent.com [map]
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The Life of Pine art show with pastels and watercolors by Ypsilanti artist, Dennis Gordon will be at Ypsilanti’s Whittaker Road Library until January 30. The theme of the art show is the life and times of an Eastern White Pine tree. The show chronicles the dangerous and dramatic life of a pine tree.While one might not think of a pine tree’s life as all that exciting, it is filled with uncertainties and whether the pine tree recognizes it as such, plenty of beauty and drama pass before it. Whittaker Road Ypsilanti Library, Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti. Free. dennishgordon@yahoo.com dennisartist.imagekind.com
Local drumming expert Lori Fithian leads a drum circle for kids in grades K-5. 10-11 a.m., AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-8301. [map]
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]
All kids grades 5-12 invited to compete in trivia games individually and in teams. Prizes. 11 a.m., DDL, 3255 Alpine, Dexter. Free. Preregistration required. 426–4477. [map]
Every Sat. & Sun., Nov. 23, Dec. 27 & 28, and Jan. 2-4 Three different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. and Dec. 27 & 28 and Jan. 2-4, 1:30 Thurs.-Sun.., & 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Hubble Vision (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is an audiovisual show about the discoveries made by the Hubble Space Telescope. Season of Light (2:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. & Dec. 27 & 28 and Jan. 2-4, 12:30 p.m. Nov. 23). is an audiovisual show about various ancient and modern solstice celebrations, including Christmas and Hanukkah. 11:30 a.m. and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m., Natural History Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $5. 764–0478. [map]
Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 2-4. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 2-4, 1:30 Sat. & Sun, & Jan. 2-4, & 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Season of Light (2:30 p.m. Jan. 2-4) is an audiovisual show about various ancient and modern solstice celebrations, including Christmas and Hanukkah. Light Years from Andromeda (Sat. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.) is an audiovisual show narrated by Star Trek actor Michael Dorn that shows the changes that occurred on Earth during the 2.8 million years it took a light beam to travel from Andromeda. Black Holes (Sun. 2:30 p.m.) is an animated show that begins with the formation of the early Universe and the birth and death of stars and concludes with a simulated flight to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of the Milky Way. Note: There is a different planetarium show on MLK Day (see Jan. 21 listing).. Various times, Natural History Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $5. 764–0478. [map]
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Noon-12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.), Kerrytown Market & Shops. Free. 369-3107. [map]
Every Fri. A chance for seniors to watch a movie with their grandkids. Popcorn. A chance for seniors to watch a movie with their grandkids. Popcorn. Apr, 26: Argo (Ben Affleck, 2012). Dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran. Ben Affleck. May 3: Skyfall (Sam Mendes, 2012). The Latest James Bond adventure. Daniel Craig, Judi Dench. May 10: The Life of Pi (Ang Lee, 2012). Adaptation of Vann Martel’s fable about a young man lost at sea in lifeboat with a fearsome Bengal tiger.May 17: Lincoln (Stephen Spielberg. 2012). Oscar-winning historical drama based on Doris Kerans Goodwin’s book Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field. May 24: Les Miserables (Tom Hooper, 2012). Adaptation of the Broadway musical, itself an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s sweeping epic of 19th-century Parisian life. Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway. May 31: Brave (Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman, & Steve Purcell, 2012). Animated fable about a Princess who must rely on her bravery and archery skills to undo a beastly curse.. 12:30 p.m., Chelsea Senior Center, 512 Washington, Chelsea. Free; donations accepted. 475-9242. [map]
All Hands Active staff show adults and teens in grade 6 & up ho to make electronic and analog acoustic instruments from available pieces and parts. 1-3 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301. [map]
(Tom Hooper, 2012). Adaptation of the Broadway musical, itself an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s sweeping epic of 19th-century Parisian life. Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway. Michigan Theater. Tickets (unless otherwise noted): $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME. [map]
(Roger Michell, 2012). Drama about the love affair between FDR and his distant cousin, Margaret Suckley. Bill Murray, Laura Linney. Michigan Theater. Tickets (unless otherwise noted): $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME. [map]
All kids ages 4 and up invited to make LEGO creations. 4-5 p.m., DDL, 3255 Alpine, Dexter. Free. 426-4477. [map]
With screenings of the 30-minute planetarium show Star Talk (5:30, 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30 p.m.) about what you can see in the current night sky, a reading of Jan Brett’s The Mitten (6 & 7 p.m.) with images from the book projected on the planetarium dome, a dinosaur tour (7 & 8 p.m.), and the demo “Behind the Scenes: Research and Exhibits” (6 p.m.). 5-9 p.m., Natural History Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. Free admission. Planetarium shows are $3. 764-0478. [map]
Every Sun. & Tues.-Fri., except Jan. 1 All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using standard constructed (Sun. & Thurs.), Elder Dragon Highlander (Tues.), Legacy (Wed.) and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards (except Fri.). 6 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Get Your Game On, 310 S. State. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746. [map]
All invited to work on an art project. No experience necessary. Beverages and materials provided. Jan. 4: Group painting project.Feb. 1: Monotype prints.Mar. 1: Japanese calligraphy.Apr. 5: Jackson Pollock-style painting.. 7-9 p.m., AAAC, 117 W. Liberty. $35. Preregistration recommended at annarborartcenter.org/events or by phone. 994-8004, ext. 111. [map]
All invited to join in song, chant, and circle dances in joyous affirmation of the unity of the world’s spiritual traditions. 7-9 p.m., Friends Meetinghouse, 1420 Hill. $5 requested donation. 663-2037. [map]
Professional Kalamazoo photographer Zach Sutton shows and discusses his photographs. 7 p.m., Photo Studio Group, 834a Phoenix Dr. Free; preregistration required at photostudiogroup.com/pls.html. 680-7232. [map]
All invited to dress as a favorite super hero and skate under mirrored balls to music designed to pump you up. 7:15-8:45 p.m., Buhr Park Ice Rink, 2751 Packard. $6 (youths age 17 & under and seniors age 60 & over, $5). $1 discount for city residents. Skate rentals available ($3). 761-7240. [map]
Exhibition. 7:30 p.m., Yost Ice Arena, 1016 S. State at McKinley. $19-$25. 764-0247. [map]
This popular local bluegrass institution is joined by several friends TBA. 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $11 (members, $10) at the door only. 761-1451. [map]
Every Fri. Lindy hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, blues, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. Followed at 11:30 p.m. by blues dancing. No partner needed. Preceded at 8 p.m. by beginning lessons. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Phoenix Center, 220 S. Main. $5 (students with ID, $3; $1 discount for AACTMAD members) includes lessons. 417-9857. [map]
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