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. Tuesday and Feb. 27 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.
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 handcarts 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.
Heritage Decorative Artists of Southeast Michigan, a chapter of the International Society of Decorative Painters, meets bimonthly at the Westfield Activities Center, 2700 Westfield Road, Trenton.
All levels of painters are welcome. For more information, call Debi Keeling at 1-734-422-9382, or visit www.heritagedecorativeartists.com.
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 "Mr. Robinson Crusoe," Feb. 26; and "The English Patient," March 5.
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.
Saddle up, little buckaroos, The Longhorn World Championship Rodeo returns to The Palace with "Hats Off To America" at 8 p.m. today and tomorrow and 2 p.m. Sunday.
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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