"Our Body: The Universe Within," at The New Detroit Science Center, 5020 John R. St., is an educational exhibition of actual human bodies and organs. Many of the specimens are posed as though frozen in action in order to emphasize how the body's various parts work.
"Our Body: The Universe Within," at The New Detroit Science Center, 5020 John R. St., is an educational exhibition of actual human bodies and organs. Many of the specimens are posed as though frozen in action in order to emphasize how the body's various parts work.
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Get off on the right foot with "The 110-Mile Hiker Club" at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Join a hike on selected Saturdays each month. There is a $15 fee to join, which includes a logbook, snacks and a year-end party to celebrate your hiking mileage.
At 1 p.m. Sunday, the Nature Center will present "Native American Snowflakes." Make traditional snowflakes while learning about this traditional Native American game. There is a $5 fee per person.
The "Saturday Creature Feature and Critter Craft" at 11 a.m. Feb. 10 in The nature center will focus on the woodchuck. There is a $4 fee per person.
At 1 p.m. Feb. 10, "Polish a Petoskey Stone," and discover the beauty of this unusual rock. Stones will be provided. There is a $4 fee per person.
At 1 p.m. Feb. 11, come to the Nature Center for "Tracking the Animals of Oakwoods," There is a $2 fee.
Advance registration is required for all programs. Call 1-734-782-3956.
Legendary Detroit broadcaster Sonny Eliot hosts a fund-raiser screening of the movie "The Great Escape" at the Yankee Air Museum at 6 p.m. Feb. 10.
Prior to beginning his broadcasting career, Eliot served as a B-24 bomber pilot in World War II, and spent 18 months as a prisoner of war.
The evening's feature presentation will be shown in historic Hangar 2 of Willow Run Airport, with guests sitting between the Yankee Air Museum's War II era aircraft. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for their comfort. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided by the Yankee Air Museum.
Tickets are $5 for Yankee Air Museum members, and $10 for non-members. $5 of the $10 admission can be used toward membership dues for guests interested in becoming members of the museum. All proceeds will go toward the museum's rebuilding. Call 1-734-483-4030 for information or to purchase tickets. All tickets will be held at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m. Visit www.YankeeAirMuseum. org for more information.
Henry Ford Community College will present the free planetarium show "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening — A Winter Star Talk," at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 26 at HFCC's planetarium on the upper level of the Science Building on the main campus, 5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn.
Doors will open at 7:15 p.m. and close at show time. For safety reasons, latecomers cannot be seated. Admission is on a first-come, first-seated basis. No advance reservations are necessary.
For more information, call 1-313-845-9628.
"Our Body: The Universe Within," an eye-opening and educational exhibition of actual human bodies and organs, is making its Midwest debut at The New Detroit Science Center, 5020 John R St.
Including approximately 20 bodies and 135 other anatomical displays, the exhibit exposes the inner workings of human anatomy by presenting actual human specimens, reproductions of historic anatomical artwork and much more. By presenting an artful, compelling and dignified environment, guests will be able to connect with the human artifacts on a personal level that will help them to better understand their own bodies.
Tickets are $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors and $19.95 for children, which includes Science Center general admission. Children ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors may add the IMAX Dome Theatre film "The Human Body" for an additional $3 for adults and $2 for children and seniors with the purchase of a ticket to "Our Body: The Universe Within." Advance tickets are available at www.detroitsciencecenter.org.
The Southern Great Lakes Symphony's Overture Society will host "Beat the Blahs," an evening of dinner and entertainment, starting at 6:30 p.m. next Friday at the Italian American Club Hall, 646 Biddle, Wyandotte.
The Royal Garden Trio will play traditional jazz, show tunes and vintage swing music for your listening and dancing pleasure.
Tickets are $35. Call Gloria King at 1-313-386-9305. Deadline is Feb. 2.
Learn some of the secrets to drawing people at "The Great Saturday Draw In" Feb. 10 at the Downriver Council for the Arts gallery, 20904 North Line Road, Taylor.
Instructor Mark Jackson will facilitate a life drawing class from 9 a.m. - noon, using a live model. You must be at least 18 to attend.
Eugene Clark will show traditional techniques for drawing the human head from 12:30 - 2 p.m. This class is for all ages.
These classes are open to all skill levels. Each class is $8, or $15 for both. The registration deadline is today. A supply list will be given upon registration. Call 1-734-287-6103.
Friends of the Detroit River and Friends of Belle Isle will host "Shiver on the River 2007" on Belle Isle tomorrow.
Several Belle Isle buildings will be open for tours during this winter ecological family fun fair. The Belle Isle Casino will have activities continuously from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the Earth Angels dance group. Magic John, performance art with The Matrix Theatre and more than 20 environmental groups displaying the work of their organizations.
The Coast Guard Station will be open for the first time in the winter for tours, the Nature Zoo will have animals native to the area and the Old Detroit Boat Club building will be open.
Say, duffers, don't let a little thing like winter keep you off the links. The regulation golf courses at Lake Erie Metropark and Willow Metropark are open year-round, course conditions permitting.
Rates are $11 regular, $9 for seniors through March 30 with no tee-time reservations required. Golf carts are available for rent, depending on course conditions, and hand carts also are available for rent.
For information or course conditions, call Lake Erie Metropark at 1-800-477-3189; Willow Metropark, 1-800-477-3182; or the metroparks golf line, 1-800-234-6534.
The Downriver Council for the Arts, 20904 North Line Road, Taylor, has a book club, which meets from 1-3 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.
Snacks are provided, and donations are accepted. To learn more, call 1-734-287-6103 or e-mail dc4arts@cs-net.net.
The Blockbuster Free Film Series continues at Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, with free screenings of popular recent and classic movies at 7 p.m. Mondays.
Upcoming screenings include "La Dolce Vita," Monday; "Lady Sings the Blues," Feb. 12; and "Mr. Robinson Crusoe," Feb. 26.
For information, call 1-313-943-2330.
Take a tour of the Henry Ford Estate-Fair Lane on the campus of the University ofMichigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Road.
Tours are at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
The price is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (62 and older) and $6 for children ages 5-12. Children 4 and younger get in free.
Call 1-313-593-5590 for details.
The Harlem Globetrotters return to The Palace of Auburn Hills with their 2007 "Nothing Like It" World Tour at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
Tickets are $15, $20, $27 and $37. Special courtside and VIP seating also is available.
Smucker's Stars on Ice presents "Double Exposure: The Many Lives of Figure Skaters" at The Palace at 7:30 p.m. next Friday.
The star-studded lineup of Olympic, world and national champions and medalists scheduled to appear includes Jamie Sale and David Pelletier, Alexei Yagudin, Todd Eldredge, Yuka Sato, Kyoko Ina and John Zimmerman, Steven Cousins, Jason Dungjen, Jennifer Robinson, Michael Weiss and Angela Nikodinov.
Tickets are $25 and $45. Superfan seating, children's tickets and rates for Scouts and seniors also are available.
The world famous Lipizzaner Stallions will perform at The Palace at 2 p.m. Feb. 11.
Tickets are $27.50 and $37.50 Special Superfan seating also is available. Children 12 and under and seniors 60 and over receive $2 off reserved tickets.
Saddle up, little buckaroos, The Longhorn World Championship Rodeo returns to The Palace with "Hats Off To America" at 8 p.m. Feb. 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Feb. 18.
Tickets are $23 reserved, $16 general admission. Special VIP seating also is available. All seats for opening night are $12 in advance and $14 at the door, except for VIP seating. Children 12 and younger, seniors 62 and older and Scouts get tickets for half price Feb. 18.
The first 1,000 children entering the rodeo for the Feb. 17 performance will receive a collectible cowboy figurine.
Tickets for all shows are on sale at Palacenet.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations.
For group discounts, call 1-248-371-2055.
Disney On Ice presents "Princess Wishes" for nine performances Feb. 28 --March 4 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Dreamers from all over will witness the magic when Ariel, Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and Mulan all make their wishes come true in this collection of celebrated tales wonderfully told through artistic skating and acrobatics.
Ticket are $15, $20 and $25 with a limited number of specially priced VIP and front row seats available. Tickets to the opening night performance are $11 (excluding VIP and front row seats). Order tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
A family-entertainment favorite returns when Champions on Ice glides into Joe Louis Arena at 7:30 p.m. April 20.
The show's 29th season will feature some of the world's best figure skaters, including Sasha Cohen, Johnny Weir, Irina Slutskaya, Evgeni Plushenko, Evan Lysacek, Viktor Petrenko, Rudy Galindo, Surya Bonaly, Irina Gregorian, Vladimir Besedin and Oleksiy Polishchuk.
Tickets range from $25 to $155 and can be purchased at the Joe Louis Arena and Fox Theatre Box Offices and all Ticketmaster locations. Children and senior discounts are available. For group sales, call 1-313-471-3099. For more information, call 1-313-471-6611.
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