Saturday, December 3
10:30 - 5 pm
A cultural shopping experience from scents to clothing items. Come and enjoy the festive spirits of the season
Thursdays, December 1 and 15
10:30 - Noon
Indoor and outdoor activities and crafts to encourage parent/child bonding and learning.
College for Creative Studies - Art for Middle School Students
Saturdays, December 3, 10 and 17
10:30 - 1 pm
Sessions continue for middle school students with a serious interest in art and strong family support. This workshop helps students prepare their personal art portfolio and encourages them to apply to Detroit's quality high school art programs.
Stitch-In-Time
Saturdays, December 3 and 17
1 - 4 pm
Interested in sewing? All are welcome, beginners to advanced seamstresses or tailors.
Toastmasters
Wednesdays, December 7 and 21
6:30 - 8 pm
Toastmasters fosters confidence, the ability to communicate, persuade and lead.
Tech Swaggers - Home School
Digital Media Technology Group
Thursdays, December 8 and 22
10:30 - Noon
Home school students and their parents participate in creating digital media literacy projects
Scrapbooking
Saturday, December 10
12:30 - 4pm
Bring your scrapbooking projects and meet other scrapbookers.
The Redford Readers Book Club
Saturday, December 17
11:30 - 1 pm
Superintendent Runcorn of Scotland Yard is spending Christmas on the wild and beautiful island of Anglesey. While out on a walk he discovers the body of Olivia Costain, the local vicar’s sister. Only an outsider could have committed such a heinous crime, he is assured, but as he delves deeper into Olivia’s past, he uncovers some disturbing secrets, and opens the door to a new future for himself...
Stop by the circulation desk and pick up a copy of the book and join in the discussion.
Ma'at Study Group
Saturday, December 17
1 - 2 pm
This group meets monthly to study ancient African History and culture.
Adults
Kwanzaa Celebration - Ujima (oo-gee-mah)
Wednesday, December 28,
3 - 7 pm
The third day of Kwanzaa, Ujima (collective work and responsibility)
There will be games, crafts, refreshments and a candle lighting ceremony.
Computer Classes
Classes are held on Saturdays, from 11 - 1 pm. Pre-registration is not required, but come early to insure you get a place in the class. Space is limited.
Introduction to MS Excel
December 3
Basic Computer Skills
December 17
Around Detroit
YouthBuild
Construction Institute
Construction Institute
Programs Offers:
Construction Training
GED Preparation Between 18 And 24 Years Old
Support Services A High School Drop Out
Job Placement Assistance Seeking To Create New Opportunities
Cash Incentives
And Much More!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 313-945-5200 ext. 4301 or Visit Us At 9215 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Annual Noel Night
The 39th Annual Noel Night will take place on Saturday, December 3rd from 5pm to 9:30pm in Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center Area. Over 40 institutions, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Science Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the Detroit Historical Museum, the Detroit Public Library, amongst many others, open their doors to the public free of charge during this Cultural Center-wide holiday "open house." Activities include horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday shopping, family craft activities and performances by over 120 area music, theatre, and dance groups, with special performances by: the Blind Boys of Alabama, the Tartan Terrors, and Dala. The evening’s festivities culminate with a community sing-along on Woodward Avenue led by the Salvation Army Band — a long-standing Noel Night tradition. Noel Night activities take place in and around Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center institutions, primarily between Cass and John R and Kirby and Willis. Free shuttle service is offered between participating venues. Convenient parking is available in area lots. Call (313) 420-6000 or visit the link for additional information.
Mondays at the Max with Wayne State
December 5 & 12In cooperation with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Wayne State University Department of Music is pleased to announce "Mondays at the Max with Wayne State," a new concert series featuring premier WSU student ensembles at the Max M. Fisher Music Center. This new collaboration gives music students the opportunity to perform in a world-class venue to larger audiences. Tickets are available at the DSO box office: $15 for adults, $10 for students, and $5 for WSU students (with OneCard). Friends of Music and DSO Civic Youth Ensemble Families receive a 50% discount. Discounted tickets must be purchased at DSO box office. Regularly priced tickets are available by calling (313) 576-5111.
Information for the items above taken from http://www.michigan.org/Things-to-Do/Events/Default.aspx?city=G2974&dt=12/01/2011&dte=12/31/2011&tm=1#list
Family Sundays at the DIA
Storytelling Performance: Hanukkah Stories
Sunday, December 4 - 2 pm
Join storyteller, Judy Sima, as she lights up the holiday season with Hanukkah stories of miracles, menorahs, and magic dreidels.
Storytelling Performance: Cozy Christmas Stories
Sunday, December 11 - 2 pm
Sit a spell with jolly interactive stories for children and cozy tales for adults from the European Christmas tradition performed by award-winning storyteller, Yvonne Healy.
Storytelling Performance: Kwanzaa Stories
Sunday, December 18 - 2 pm
Discover the real reasons behind Kwanzaa's seven principles through stories filled with fun and excitement and humor. Storyteller teller Tonya Dallas brings the African principles alive! This is truly a family event for all ages and cultures.
Information taken from http://www.dia.org/calendar/family-sundays.aspx
Now Showing at the Redford Theater
17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, MI 48219December 2 - 8:00 p.m.
December 3 - 2:00 & 8:00
Tickets - $4.00
December 16 - 8:00 p.m.
December 17 - 2:00 & 8:00
Tickets - $4.00
Information from http://redfordtheatre.com/movie/
PLOWSHARES Theatre Company
presents
A JAZZY CHRISTMAS
November 25 through December 18, 30 & 31, 2011
A Holiday Musical Revue
Venue:
Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center
Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center
311 E. Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI, 48226
For Directions: (313) 965-8430
AGE: All ages
Regular Schedule:
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm
Sundays at 3 pm
December 31
Two New Year's Eve Shows
7:30 pm
10 pm
Tickets range from $32 and $38
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm
Sundays at 3 pm
December 31
Two New Year's Eve Shows
7:30 pm
10 pm
Tickets range from $32 and $38
Let’s get “Jazzed Up for the Holidays!”
Following in the footsteps of last spring’s hit cabaret show, JAZZ: BIRTH OF THE COOL, we celebrate the holidays in a hot, new cabaret revue featuring some of the coolest Holiday songs done in the jazziest way. Featuring local singers such as “Scat Diva” Audrey Northington, Armond Jackson and Brent Vance, this show will start your holiday celebrations off in the right spirit.
Featuring wonderful holiday tunes such as It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas, All I Want For Christmas Is You, Santa Baby, Christmastime is Here, The Christmas Song, Five Pounds of Money, Go Tell It On The Mountain, Baby It’s Cold Outside, Christmas Night in Harlem, Sleigh Ride, This Christmas, Little Drummer Boy, Let It Snow and many, many more.
Information taken from http://www.plowsharestheatre.org/Home.html
SELF - (Study of Environment, Lifestyle and Fibroids)
Join the 588 Women Who Are Already Participating in SELF.
Why Am I Important?
Once a woman has been diagnosed with fibroids, it is hard to determine what caused them to develop. We need young African American women who do not have fibroids to help learn how to prevent them!
Who Can Join SELF?
If you are an African American woman, you may be able to join this study if you:
- Are between the ages of 23 and 34
- Have NEVER been diagnosed with fibroids
- Are willing to commit to 5 years
Call 1-877-692-SELF (7353)
for a complete list of requirements
Participants will receive:
- $150 - $200 for enrollment activities
- $100 - $120 for follow-up activities every 15 months (4 follow-ups)
- $100 bonus for completing all study activities
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