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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Stellar Scholars Awards: In Search Of Detroit's Best Young Storytellers (Educational)
Location: All Detroit Area High Schools
Learn about the inaugural Stellar Scholars Creative Writing competition. This year, high school students are challenged to write the cover story from source photography for Cum Laude, The Scholarly Evening Post. For rules and source photos, GOOGLE/YAHOO: stellar scholars aurora awards
A Grand Night For Hospice XXII Gala (Charity Fundraiser)
Women's Committee For Hospice Care, Inc. is celebrating its twenty second year of raising awareness and funds for hospice care with their annual black tie extravaganza on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton, Dearborn. This year's Gala is sure to be "A Grand Night Like No Other". This marks the twenty first year that the Ritz Carlton has been in Metro Detroit and the twenty first year of collaborating with WCHC on an event that has been touted as one of the season's premiere social events. Tickets for the event are $300.00 per patron and $500 per benefactor. For information about A Grand Night For Hospice, call Linda Ebert at 248-593-6087, lindaebert@mac.com, or visit the WCHC Web site at www.wchcinc.org. For corporate ticket rates and table reservations, contact Beth Mayry at beth.mayry@nbcuni.com or call 248-542-9194.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World (Holiday Events)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Experience the most magical time of year as Meijer Gardens transforms into a world of winter magic with the glow of 300,000 lights, more than 40 captivating international trees and displays, strolling carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides and more surprises than can fit under the tree. The Gardens Holiday Express train exhibit, a holiday favorite designed by railway garden designer Paul Busse, winds its way through three separate indoor gardens.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Stained Glass Demonstration by Dawn Wallen (Artist Demonstration)
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:05 PM
Location: Unique Creations, Monroe, Michigan
Join us at Unique Creations in Monroe, Michigan as artist Dawn Wallen demonstrates the techniques of foiling and soldering stained glass creations.
Pinocchio (Theatre performance)
Time: 2:30 PMLocation: Marquis Theatre
A fun musical story of how a puppet becomes a real boy.
Carriage Rides at Meijer Gardens (Family and Kids)
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
As part of the Meijer Gardens’ “Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World” exhibition, a scenic carriage ride will take you around the luminescent sculpture park. The member price is $50 per carriage, up to four adults. The Non-member price is $80 per carriage, up to 4 adults. Reservations required, call 616-975-3151.
Sing-A-Long Trolley Rides at Meijer Gardens (Home Improvement)
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
As part of the Meijer Gardens’ “Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World” exhibition, the Sing-A-Long Trolley Rides will have all ages enjoying classic holiday songs. No reservations required. Adults $8, Children $5.
Holiday Activities on Tuesday Evenings at Meijer Gardens (House Tour)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Meijer Gardens is open late on Tuesday evenings! During our “Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around The World” exhibition, holiday activities will occur from 6-8 PM including: performances by The Original Dickens Carolers, Santa visits, art activities for families. Visit the new Vietnamese exhibit, and create a family New Year’s scroll for your home using traditional red paper and gold writing to express your family’s wishes for the new year. Then try your hand at creating Hoa Mai (apricot) and Hoa Dao (peach) branches with tissue paper blossoms, symbols of new beginnings.
Co-Dependency Support Classes (Family)
Time: 6:30 PMLocation: Northville, MI
CODEPENDENCY SUPPORT CLASSESOngoing November thru DecemberLearning to deal with issues brought on by growing up in a dysfunctional family.TUESDAYS 6:30 PM-7:45 PM$12/classNorthville LocationCall 734-420-8175 for more info or to register.
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