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Family and Kids' Stuff
Ann Arbor is a family town, and the area provides a host of activities
for kids of all ages. Let The Calendar help plan an after-school
or weekend excursion.
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"The Never Ending Story": Michigan Theater Foundation Pfizer Family-Friendly Film Series.
"Tea with the Fairies": Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room.
Children's Hour: Shaman Drum Bookshop.
Tuesday
May, 2008
11:30 a.m.
Children's Hour:
Shaman Drum Bookshop. Every Tuesday. Shaman Drum staff read picture books for kids ages 2-6.
Shaman Drum, 315 S. State. Free. 662-7407.
Wednesday
May, 2008
10 a.m.
Children's Storytime:
Waters Place Borders. Every Wednesday and Saturday. Borders staff read from picture books and books for babies, infants, and toddlers.
Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.
11 a.m.
"Storytime with Mr. James":
Arborland Borders. Every Wednesday. Borders staffer "Mr. James" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle. Today: Kate McMullan's I'm Bad! and Jeremy Tankard's Grumpy Bird . Also this month: Pauline Malinen's Teddy Bear's Picnic and Lezlie Evans's The Bunnies' Picnic (May 14), Emma Dodd's What Pet to Get? and Kate Banks's Max's Dragon (May 21), and Don Freeman's Corduroy and A Pocket for Corduroy (May 28).
Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.
6:30 p.m.
Children's Storytime:
Barnes & Noble. Every Wednesday & Thursday. Storytelling programs and craft activities for kids.
(Wed.), Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.
Thursday
May, 2008
11 a.m.
Children's Storytime:
Barnes & Noble. Every Wednesday & Thursday. Storytelling programs and craft activities for kids.
(Thurs.) & 6:30 p.m. (Wed.), Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.
7 p.m.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream":
Chelsea Area Players Youth Theater. May 8-10. Ty Jacobs directs young local actors in Shakespeare's delightful comic fantasia about the dispute between the king and queen of the fairies, and the more or less unfortunate mortals caught in their mischief. For this performance, Jacobs has adapted the language for a younger cast.
Washington Street Education Center Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Chelsea. Tickets $15 (students, $10) in advance at the Chelsea Pharmacy, at chelseaareaplayers.org, and at the door. 274-2498.
Friday
May, 2008
9:30-11 a.m.
"Tiny Tot Time":
Leslie Science Center (Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation). May 9 & 23. A program of hikes, storytelling, songs, puppets, and crafts for kids ages 1-3 (accompanied by a caregiver). Snacks provided; dress for the outdoors.
Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. $6. 997-1553.
11 a.m.
"Storytime with Mr. James":
Arborland Borders. Every Friday. Borders staffer "Mr. James" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle. Today: Jeanne Willis's Mommy, Do You Love Me? and Julia Donaldson's Where's My Mom?
Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.
6-7:30 p.m.
Family Shabbat Dinner:
Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Center. Kids age 5 & under invited with their families for dinner, with a program presented by ECC kids and a sing-along.
JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). $10 (kids age 2 & older, $5). Reservations required. 971-0990.
6-9 p.m.
"Spring Social":
Logan Elementary School. Sock hop with 50s music by a DJ from Bak Entertainment (Saline). Also, root beer floats, a hula hoop contest, basket raffles, and more. Concessions available.
Logan Elementary, 2685 Traver Rd. $5 (children, $4). 994-1807.
7 p.m.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream":
Chelsea Area Players Youth Theater. May 8-10. Ty Jacobs directs young local actors in Shakespeare's delightful comic fantasia about the dispute between the king and queen of the fairies, and the more or less unfortunate mortals caught in their mischief. For this performance, Jacobs has adapted the language for a younger cast.
Washington Street Education Center Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Chelsea. Tickets $15 (students, $10) in advance at the Chelsea Pharmacy, at chelseaareaplayers.org, and at the door. 274-2498.
7 p.m.
"Nancy Drew":
Waters Place Borders. (Andrew Fleming, 2007.) Family film based on the popular children's novels about a crime-solving teen detective. Emma Roberts.
Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.
7:30 p.m.
"Jane Eyre":
Young Actors Guild. May 9-11. Sue Roe directs local young actors ages 12-20 in Robert Johanson's adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel about a plain, poor governess who discovers her employer and fiance's mad wife locked in the attic of his mansion. This adaptation strays little from the novel, which champions an unfortunate woman's determination to maintain her independence and self-respect whatever the consequences.
Lydia Mendelssohn Theater, 911 North University. $12 (kids age 11 & under, $9) at the door only. 913-9800.
Saturday
May, 2008
11 a.m.
Storytime:
Nicola's Books. Every Saturday. Storytelling program for kids under age 7.
Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.
Noon.
Children's Storytime:
Waters Place Borders. Every Wednesday and Saturday. Borders staff read from picture books and books for babies, infants, and toddlers. Today: Children's Choice Award finalist books (May 10) and stories about friends (May 17), local heroes (May 24), and America (May 31). Wednesday topics TBA.
Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.
1 & 3 p.m.
"Super Science Shows":
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Family Day. Every Saturday & Sunday. Museum staff give family-friendly science demos.
Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $7 (members & infants free) regular museum admission. 995-5439.
2-4 p.m.
Ann Arbor Juggling Arts Club.:Every Saturday. All invited to practice their juggling skills. Beginners welcome. Indoor location TBA in case of inclement weather.
Free. 761-1115.
2 p.m.
Dinosaur Tours:
U-M Exhibit Museum. Every Saturday & Sunday. 30-minute docent-led tour of the museum's dinosaur exhibits.
U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. Free, but limited to the first 15 people to sign up for each tour. 764-0478.
2 p.m.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream":
Chelsea Area Players Youth Theater. May 8-10. Ty Jacobs directs young local actors in Shakespeare's delightful comic fantasia about the dispute between the king and queen of the fairies, and the more or less unfortunate mortals caught in their mischief. For this performance, Jacobs has adapted the language for a younger cast.
Washington Street Education Center Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Chelsea. Tickets $15 (students, $10) in advance at the Chelsea Pharmacy, at chelseaareaplayers.org, and at the door. 274-2498.
6 p.m.
Children's Movie:
Arborland Borders. Every Saturday. Kids (accompanied by a parent) invited to bring teddy bears and watch a family film TBA. Popcorn.
Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948.
7:30 p.m.
"Jane Eyre":
Young Actors Guild. May 9-11. Sue Roe directs local young actors ages 12-20 in Robert Johanson's adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel about a plain, poor governess who discovers her employer and fiance's mad wife locked in the attic of his mansion. This adaptation strays little from the novel, which champions an unfortunate woman's determination to maintain her independence and self-respect whatever the consequences.
Lydia Mendelssohn Theater, 911 North University. $12 (kids age 11 & under, $9) at the door only. 913-9800.
Sunday
May, 2008
"The Never Ending Story":
Michigan Theater Foundation Pfizer Family-Friendly Film Series. (Wolfgang Petersen, 1984.) Fantasy adventure about an unhappy boy who stumbles into the mythical land of Fantasia when he begins to read an ancient tome.
Michigan Theater. 1:30 p.m. $8.50 (students, $6.75; kids 12 & under, free). 668-TIME.
12:45-1:45 p.m.
Family Drum Circle:
Arts in Motion Dance Studio. All families invited to join a group drumming session. Bring your own drum, or use one of Arts in Motion's.
Arts in Motion, 2841 Boardwalk. $5 per person. 646-9417.
1 & 3 p.m.
"Super Science Shows":
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Family Day. Every Saturday & Sunday. Museum staff give family-friendly science demos.
Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $7 (members & infants free) regular museum admission. 995-5439.
1 & 3 p.m.
"Tea with the Fairies":
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room. Crazy Wisdom staff dress up as magical fairies to sprinkle fairy dust and serve tea, petits fours, and cookies to kids and their families. Also, fairy stories and readings. Bring your own fairy wings and dolls.
Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main. $8.50 (babies 18 months & younger, free). Preregistration required. 665-2757.
2 p.m.
"Jane Eyre":
Young Actors Guild. May 9-11. Sue Roe directs local young actors ages 12-20 in Robert Johanson's adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel about a plain, poor governess who discovers her employer and fiance's mad wife locked in the attic of his mansion. This adaptation strays little from the novel, which champions an unfortunate woman's determination to maintain her independence and self-respect whatever the consequences.
Lydia Mendelssohn Theater, 911 North University. $12 (kids age 11 & under, $9) at the door only. 913-9800.
2 p.m.
Dinosaur Tours:
U-M Exhibit Museum. Every Saturday & Sunday. 30-minute docent-led tour of the museum's dinosaur exhibits.
U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. Free, but limited to the first 15 people to sign up for each tour. 764-0478.
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