APR
Calendar of Events
The Henkel Physicians: A Family's Life in Letters features the National Library of Medicine's collection of the family correspondence of a remarkable family of doctors in 19th century Virginia. The letters document the working lives of the Henkel physicians as they share medical cases, professional rivalries and the experience of the Civil War. Taubman Health Sciences Library, 1135 Catherine St. Free. thlibrary@umich.edu http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/digicolls/henkel/index.html [map]
[add a comment]
A week of walks in the woods, poking in the ponds, and frolicking in the fields will fill your spring break with natural wonder and admiration for the world around us. Other activities include outdoor games, survival skills, and explorations.April 1-5.8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Three camps offered: grades K-1, grades 2-3, & grades 4-5. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. $240. 734-997-1553. info@lesliesnc.org http://www.lesliesnc.org [map]
Every Mon. Slow-paced ride, 15-35 miles, along dirt and gravel roads to Independence Lake and other low traffic destinations. 9 a.m. (Apr. & May) & 8 a.m. (June-Aug.), meet at 960 Forest Rd. off Country Club Dr., Barton Hills. Free. 663-5060.
1st Annual Paint Dexter-A Plein Air Festival, August 13-17, 2013. Jurored Awards. Cash prizes. 1-4 entries. For Prospectus and Application, www.dextermi.gov/arts, or visit www.facebook.com/PaintDexter Village of Dexter, 8140 Main Street, Dexter. Free. cnicholls@dextermi.gov https://www.facebook.com/PaintDexter [map]
Every Mon., Sept. 10-Dec. 10. and Jan. 28-May 6. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women’s chorus to sing everything from Bach and Hungarian folk songs to madrigals and pop tunes. David Perample directs. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. Free to visitors ($115 per semester dues for those who join). 665-9271. [map]
Apr. 1-5. For kids accompanied by a parent. Apr. 1: “Who Are You Fooling?” A Chance to make paper masks, play games, and find out which plants play tricks. Apr. 2: “Self-Guided Activity Day.” Adventure backpacks provide kids with several ideas and materials for activities to do throughout the gardens. Apr. 3: “Sketchbook Detectives,” a chance to sketch various plants and look for clues hidden throughout the conservatory. Apr. 4: “Is It Spring Yet?” A hike to look for signs of spring. Followed by hot cocoa and a chance to make a cocoa blend to take home. Apr. 5: “Windowsill Wonders,” a chance to make a windowsill herb garden. 10 a.m.-noon, Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro. $5 (except Apr. 2, free). 647-7600. [map]
Apr. 1-7. Hands-on activities for kids. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (except Sun., noon-4 p.m.), AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $10 regular admission (members & kids under age 2, free). 995-5439. [map]
Lansing-area kids entertainer and educator Tricia Kjolhede presents an interactive program of songs and stories for preschoolers through 3rd graders. 10-11 a.m., AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-8301. [map]
Every Mon. except May 27. Play group for kids up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. No older siblings. Note: Play groups are also offered at 3 AADL branches: Malletts Creek (Tues., 10-11 a.m. & Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m.), 3090 E. Eisenhower between Stone School & Packard; Pittsfield (Wed. 11 a.m.-noon), 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.; and Traverwood (Fri. 10:30-11:30 a.m.) 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. 10:30-11:30 a.m., AADL, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301. [map]
All kids age 5 & up invited for a short reading from Hall of Famer Cal Ripken’s new children’s book Hothead, along with an assortment of baseball-related games and craft activities. Kids encouraged to wear their baseball jersey. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618. [map]
Every Sat. & Sun. and Mar. 29 & Apr. 1-5 Three different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun., and 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Mar. 29 and Apr. 1-5) is an exploration of the current night sky. Flight Adventures (Sat. 12:30 p.m.) is an audiovisual show examining the science of flight through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather as they explore how birds, kites, planes, and models fly and learn about the history and future of human flight. Black Holes (Sat. & 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.Larry Cat in Space (12:30 p.m. Mar. 29 and Apr. 1-5 only) is a playful cartoon about an inquisitive cat that learns more than it wanted to know about life in space when it stows away on a shuttle to be with its owner, a scientist on her way to the Moon. Various times, Natural History Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $5. 764–0478. [map]
Every Mon. & Fri. except Dec. 24, 28, & 31. All seniors invited to play bridge. Refreshments. 12:30-4:30 p.m., Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353. [map]
Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.All seniors age 55 & over invited to play non-sanctioned (Mon.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Wed. & Thurs.) duplicate bridge. Bring a partner. 12:30-4 p.m. (Mon.) & noon-3:45 p.m. (Wed. & Thurs.), Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $7 (members, $6) on Wed. & Thurs., $3 (members, $2) on Mon. 794-6250. [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]
Every Mon. & Thurs. All ages invited to play this intricate game played with colorful tiles. Lunch available (except Dec. 24 & 31) at 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. for $5.50 (age 60 & over, $3). reservations required. 1-3:30 p.m. (Mon.) & 10-11:30 a.m. (Thurs.), Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $2 (members, free). 794-6250. [map]
Every Mon. All seniors invited to read and discuss the poetry, essays, reminiscences, and fiction they have written. 1-3 p.m., Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353. [map]
Talk by Governing Institute director Mark Funkhouser, a former mayor of Kansas City. 1-2:30 p.m., 1120 Weill, 735 S. State. Free. 764-2557. [map]
Apr. 1, May 24. Apr. 1: Wreck-It Ralph (2012), an animated comic adventure about a video game villain’s disastrous quest to be a hero instead. May 24: TBA. 1 p.m. (Apr. 1) & 11 a.m. (May 24), DDL, 3255 Alpine, Dexter. Free. 426–4477. [map]
(Danny Mooney, 2013). When a young soldier in Vietnam gets dumped by his girlfriend, he and his best friend decide to go AWOL to get her back. Michigan Theater. Tickets: $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). michtheater.org, 668-TIME. [map]
(Amy Berg, 2012). Documentary about the West Memphis Three, a group of teenagers who, in 1994, were arrested and convicted of murdering 3 8-year-old kids. Michigan Theater. Tickets: $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). michtheater.org, 668-TIME. [map]
All kids ages 5-12 invited to play with the CDL Lego collection to see what they can make. 3:30-4:30 p.m., CDL, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475–8732. [map]
Talk by University of Iowa art history professor Robert Bork. 4 p.m., 180 Tappan Hall, 855 South University. Free. 764-5400. [map]
Talk University of Chicago Max Planck Institute for the History of Science executive director Lorraine Daston. 4-5:30 p.m., 1014 Tisch, 435 S. State. Free. 647-3766. [map]
Daily. Texas hold ’em and blackjack for players of all levels. Also, hold ’em tournaments at 7 p.m. Wed., Fri., & Sat. Free dinner, 5-6 p.m., and other nightly specials. Net proceeds donated to a different charity each week. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Heidelberg (3rd floor), 215 N. Main. $10-$500 buy-in to play poker, $2-$20 per-hand blackjack, $40 buy-in for hold ’em tournaments. 834-2237. [map]
On May 21, 2011, jashu wrote: great place to relax and enjoy the games of chance. I would recommend to all.... [add a comment]
great place to relax and enjoy the games of chance. I would recommend to all....
Every Mon. Fast-, moderate-, and slow-paced training ride, 18-24 miles, along country roads west of town. 5 p.m. (Mar., Apr. & Oct.), 5:30 p.m. (May), & 6 p.m. (June-Sept.), meet at Pine Cross Ln. east off Parker Rd. (between Jackson & Liberty), Scio Twp. Free. 426-5116. [map]
An invitation from Jesse Tack, Design Consultant with the permaculture design firm Whole Culture Repair to join the new group: "Abundant Michigan, Permaculture Ypsilanti"This is an ongoing permaculture meeting every first Monday of the month. All are welcome. Our goal is to co-create abundance for our members in food, medicine, materials, economy and living water. We support Abundance in all Michigan Communities. Join 'Abundant Michigan' for our monthly permaculture meeting at the Growing Hope Center, entitled "Guild-Based Economic Activities". We will be creating functional guilds that work cooperatively towards abundance in food, water, materials, and lowered bills. Suggested donation: $10 or trade equivalent. Growing Hope Center, 922 W Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti. Donation. $10. jessedavidtack@gmail.com http://wholeculturerepair.wordpress.com/ [map]
5-km timed run along the Huron River on a 2-loop course in Gallup Park. Get 1 minute taken off your time (maximum of 2) for each Twinkie eaten during the run. Pint glasses for age group winners and Twinkie medals for first 180 finishers. Also, a homemade Twinkie contest and other postrace goodies. Proceeds benefit ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) research. 6:15 p.m., Gallup Park canoe livery, 3000 Fuller Rd. (west side of Huron Pkwy.). $15 (youth age 12 & under) by Mar. 22, $20 (youth age 12 & under, $15) after Mar. 22 and day of race. Preregistration: a2a3.wufoo.com/forms/s7x1a3. 747-6952. [map]
Every Mon., Mar. 11-May 20 (except Mar. 18). Saline dance instructor Mary Jane Ormsby leads beginning (6:30 p.m.) and experienced (7:30 p.m.) dancers. With recorded oldies, Latin, and country music. First-timers are asked to call ahead. 6:30-8:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 320 W. Michigan Ave., Saline. $7. 429-4840. [map]
Peachy Fitness offers one FREE ladies only Zumba class to new clients. No gym membership is required. We offer class packages and students discounts. Chapel Hill Clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. 734-681-0477. info@peachyfitness.com www.peachyfitness.com [map]
Talks by Nutritional Healing Center representatives. Apr. 1: Chiropractor Shannon Roznay on weight loss. Apr. 29: Nutritionist Kerry Cradit on “The Truth about Fats.” 7-8 p.m., Whole Foods Cooking & Lifestyles Classroom, 3135 Washtenaw. Free. Preregistration recommended. 975-4500. [map]
Talk by club members. 7 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Free; metered parking. 647-7600. [map]
All beginning and advanced players of the recorder and other early instruments invited. Directed by viol teacher and early music specialist Janet Cannon. Music provided; bring your own music stand. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. Free to visitors ($35 annual dues). 274-9463.
All age 13 & up invited to share their art, inspired by the theme “Revive,” in any media including songs, poems, paintings, drawings, sculptures, monologues, sketches, jokes, short films, photographs, dances, and more. 7:30-9 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 pm.), The Yellow Barn, 416 W. Huron. Free. 274-9094. [map]
On March 10, 2013, Scott wrote: creative submissions: greenroomA2@gmail.comwww.thegreenroom-annarbor.com(if there is room) [add a comment]
creative submissions: greenroomA2@gmail.comwww.thegreenroom-annarbor.com(if there is room)
Every Mon. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music. All dances taught; dances this month are particularly beginner-friendly. 7:30-9:30 p.m., the Barn at Gretchen’s House V, 2625 Traver. $5. 395-7782, 769-1052, 426-0241. [map]
Michigan Beer Scene is recording two live show at the Corner Brewery on April 1st! Pro Brewer Panel :Matt Greff: ABC & Corner Brewery, Brad Sancho: Original Gravity Brewing Co, Bryan Wiggs; Dark Horse Brewing Co., Oliver: Wolverine State Brewing Co., Stacy Block: Corner Brewing Company, Joe Walters: Liberty Street Brewing Co, Todd Parker: Copper CanyonHome Brewer Panel :Ann Arbor Brewers Guild: Christopher Frey, Kuhnhenn Guild of Brewers: Phil Sullivan, Cass River: Ray Larkin, CRAFT: Fred Bonjour, SNOBS: Daniel Frechette, Lapeer Area Brewers: Michael Mullins, Sons of Liberty: Bob Schoenborn, Pontiac Brew Tribe: Mike DobiesHappy Hour beer all night and $2.00 veggie and meat taco options. Happy hour all day alongside TWO taco options marinated in our beers!Shindig starts at 8:00 p.m. but come early, thirsty and hungry!!! Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St, Ypsilanti. Free. 734-480-2739. bari@cornerbrewing.com [map]
Every Mon. except Dec. 24. Local high school English teacher Barry Aherne throws out questions for anyone to answer at this popular weekly trivia fest. Prizes. 8:30-11:30 p.m., Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee. 665-2968. [map]
Next Day | Back to Top | Add an Event
shows at Nightspots | event ads on arborlist.com
