July

Thru July 24: The Alfred Berkowitz Gallery presents “Open Competition: 2008” The exhibition will feature recent works by artists who live & work in Michigan. Public Reception Friday, June 27 5:30-7:30pm.

Thru August: Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center Dearborn hosts “Celebration of Young Artists” which includes Dearborn Public School’s student artwork as well as “Beauty of Nature” by Lila Kadaj.

Thru August: Oakwood Annapolis Hospital hosts “Color Transformed” by Shkelqim Dani.

Thru August: Oakwood Heritage Hospital hosts “Evolution” by Ron Teachworth & “Celebration of Young Artists” which includes artwork by children from Oakwood’s program for Exceptional Families & University of Michigan’s Early Childhood Development Center.

Thru August: Oakwood Southshore Medical Center hosts “Celebration of Young Artists” which includes artwork from students from Anderson Elementary School.

Thru September 7: Henry Ford Museum presents Chocolate: The Exhibition.

Thru October 5: The Dearborn Artist’s Society will host Reflections on the Model T at the Henry Ford Estate during normal estate hours.

Thru November 30: The Henry Ford Estate hosts ”The House the Model T Built” which includes a re-focused Estate tour & a new exhibit in the garage.

July 2-5: Greenfield Village hosts the 16th Annual Salute to America. Picnic, relax, enjoy the music & get ready for one of the area’s finest fireworks finales. Members of The Henry Ford receive discount admission for this event.

July 5, 26 & August 30: At the Henry Ford Estate Fair Lane. In honor of the Model T’s centennial year, enjoy a commemorative tour of Henry Ford’s six-level Powerhouse & 3000 sq. ft. Garage. This special anniversary program includes a special guided tour, Model T demonstration, & a boxed lunch served in the historic Tea House in Clara’s Rose Garden. Please make your reservations by calling (313) 593-5590.

July 7-18: Matrix Theatre Company hosts a 10 day intensive camp for teens ages 14-18. Students work closely with environmentalists, & professional performers of all kinds to create an original play from conception to production. Teens will learn how to speak out about the environment with acting, improvisation, writing & movement. They will be attending an overnight camp Friday – Sunday. Fee: 125. Scholarships available. For information, call (313) 967-0999.
July 10, Thursday, 7:30pm-9pm: 2008 Music Under the Stars Concert Series presents Laith Al-Saadi at Dearborn Hills Golf Course. Admission is free.

July 12, Saturday, 1:30 – 3:30pm: The Museum Guild of Dearborn will have a fundraiser for the Museum by holding its First Annual Garden Party Tea at the McFadden Ross House. Tickets are $35 with a $25 charitable deduction. Call (313) 565-3000 for more information.

July 16, Wednesday: Dearborn Stars talent Competition at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.
July 17, Thursday, 7:30pm-9pm: 2008 Music Under the Stars Concert Series presents Swing Shift at West Village Common’s Plaza. Admission is free.

July 17-19: The Henry Ford Ideas & Innovations Lecture Series hosts The World of the Model T Conference at Greenfield Village.

July 18, Friday, 6pm: Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Hansel & Gretel in the Michael A. Guido Theatre. For tickets, please call The Center Box Office at (313) 943-2354

July 19, Saturday, 10am: Dearborn Porcelain Artists will host a second workshop on painting “Apples” with our own Barbara Childs. For more information, call (313) 563-4470. It will be held at the McFadden Ross House.
July 19-20: Greenfield Village hosts Ragtime Street Fair. Two days of dancing, music, drama, parades, fantastic food & spectacular Saturday night fireworks. Ragtime Street Fair is free to members & free with Greenfield Village admission.

July 19-20 & 25-27: Players Guild of Dearborn produces their Guildings children’s show “Honk Junior.” Performances are at 7:30pm. Tickets are $5. Visit http://www.playersguildofdearborn.org for more details.

July 21, Monday, 10am-2pm: Michigan Rugg Artistes McGown Guild Monthly meeting at Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church 24110 Cherry Hill Rd. For more information, contact Barb Angus at (313)730-0441.

July 21-August 1: Matrix Theatre hosts From the Ground Up for ages 8-11. They will discover the wonderful world of nature in our own neighborhood. Students make their own masks, hand puppets, will be professional artists, environmentalists & create their own original puppet play. Fee: $150. Scholarships available. For information call (313) 967-0999.

July 22, Tuesday, 6pm: Esper Branch Library will host Michael Brophy from REPTILE, INC. He will be bringing a variety of reptiles, he will share a little information about their lives & habitat, & people can hold them! To register, call (313)943-4096

July 23, Wednesday, 8pm: Dearborn Summer Festival Chorus directed by G. Kevin Dewey presents their final concert in the Michael A. Guido Theatre. For tickets, please call The Center Box Office at (313) 943-2354

July 24, Thursday, 7:30pm-9pm: 2008 Music Under the Stars Concert Series presents Brazil & Beyond at City Hall Park. Admission is free.

July 28, 7pm: The Dearborn Herb Study Association meets at the Dearborn Historical Museum to learn about the many uses & love of herbs. Please join us & find out how fascinating herbs can be.

July 29th, Tuesday: National Alliance on Mental Illness – Michigan- Dearborn area will host a kick-off luncheon for the NAMI-Walk at Burton Manor in Livonia, MI. Admission is free.

July 31, Thursday, 7:30pm-9pm: 2008 Music Under the Stars Concert Series presents Bomb Squad at Dearborn Hills Golf Course. Admission is free.

August

Aug 1-3: The City of Dearborn presents the 29th annual Homecoming. Special events include DCAC Craftsmen Show, Living History Hill, performance by Eddie Money, Radio Disney & much more!

August 4-8: The Matrix Theatre hosts The Environment & Me for ages 11-14. They use the theatre arts to explore the environment, personal likes, dislikes, thoughts, ideas & beliefs with professional artists & environmentalists. They will tell their story with acting, improvisation & full body collages. Fee: $100. Scholarships available. For more information, call (313) 967-0999.

August 4-28: University of Michigan-Dearborn will host the 31st Annual Michigan Water Color Society Traveling Exhibition at the Ella Sharp Museum. Works from the exhibition are selected to travel to various venues around the state during the year following the premier exhibition.

August 7, Thursday, 7:30pm-9pm: 2008 Music Under the Stars Concert Series presents Howlin’ Mercy at Schemansky Park. Admission is free.

August 9, Saturday, 9am-5pm: Dearborn Heights 4th Annual City-Wide Garage Sale at Canfield Community Center. Organizations participating: Women’s Association for Dearborn Orchestral Society (WADOS) & General Federation Women’s Club.

August 14, Thursday, 7:30pm-9pm: 2008 Music Under the Stars Concert Series presents The Gratitude Steel Band “Carribean Splash” at Dunworth Pool Deck. Admission is free.

August 16, Saturday, 10am: Dearborn Porcelain Artists Meeting at the McFadden Ross House.
September 19-20, 10am: Dearborn Porcelain Artists will host a two day workshop with Jonny Kaminski from Indianapolis, IN. We will be painting a landscape on porcelain. It will be held at the McFadden Ross House.

August 18, Monday, 10am-2pm: Michigan Rugg Artistes McGown Guild Monthly meeting at Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church 24110 Cherry Hill Rd. For more information, call (313)730-0441.

August 22-23: The Dearborn Summer Theatre presents Disney’s High School Musical ON STAGE! in the Michael A. Guido Theater. For tickets, please call The Center Box Office at (313) 943-2354

August 25, Monday, 7pm: The Dearborn Herb Study Association meets at the Dearborn Historical Museum to learn about the many uses & love of herbs. Please join us & find out how fascinating herbs can be.

August 28, Thursday, 7:30pm-9pm: 2008 Music Under the Stars Concert Series presents Fifty Amp Fuse at Dearborn Hills Golf Course. Admission is free.

September

September 6, Saturday: The Benson Ford Research Center hosts the Auto Literature Sale & Open House.  

September 6-7: Greenfield Village hosts the Old Car Festival. Be there while the streets of Greenfield Village showcase hundreds of cars from the 1890s to the 1930s. Free with Greenfield Village admission.

September 7, Sunday: The Henry Ford Ideas & Innovations Lecture Series hosts A Car for the Great Multitude at Greenfield Village.

September 8, Monday, 12pm: Garden Club of Dearborn will host a meeting at the First Presbyterian Church on N. Brady Street.

September 11 & 25: The General Henry Dearborn Quilting Society meets at 10am at the Dearborn Historical Museum. Everyone is welcome to come.

September 11, Thursday, 6pm: The Dearborn Historical Society will have its annual Fall Picnic & Sing-a-long at the Dearborn Historical Museum. All are welcome to come. Bring a dish to share, your own place setting & a good voice. You do not have to be a member to come to our meetings.

September 12 - October 24: The University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Mardigian Library will present historic children’s serial publications selected from the library’s vast collection.
Reception: September 12, 5-7:30pm

September 15, Monday, 10am-2pm: Michigan Rugg Artistes McGown Guild Monthly meeting at Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church 24110 Cherry Hill Rd. For more information, contact Barb Angus at (313)730-0441.
September 18 – November 28: National Alliance on Mental Illness hosts Families in Action at Oakwood Heritage Hospital in Taylor, MI.

September 21, Sunday, 3pm: Motor City Brass Band, conducted by Craig Strain, will be performing at the First Presbyterian Church at 600 N. Brady Road. For more information, visit www.mcbb.org or call 248-788-6618.
August 21, Thursday, 7:30pm-9pm: 2008 Music Under the Stars Concert Series presents Ara Topouzian at City Hall Park. Admission is free.

September 22, Monday, 7pm: The Dearborn Herb Study Association meets at the Dearborn Historical Museum to learn about the many uses & love of herbs. Please join us & find out how fascinating herbs can be.

September 23, Tuesday, 7pm: Artists Society of Dearborn will host their general meeting at the McFadden-Ross House. Public is invited. For information, please call (313) 278-7061.

September 27, Saturday: The Henry Ford Estate hosts Centennial Celebration day co-sponsored with Henry Ford Heritage Association in recognition of the Model T’s 100th Anniversary.

September 28, Sunday: National Alliance on Mental Illness hosts the Michigan NAMI-Walk. The walk is 3+ miles at Belle-Isle in Detroit, MI. Registration starts at 9:30am.