Ann Arbor Community Events and Entertainment for February
It is hard to believe that January is already behind us and although there will be six more weeks of winter, we can all feel change in the air. Ann Arbor is an amazing place to be, there is so much diversity in the culture, restaurants, arts and entertainment. Do you feel as though you are “stuck in a rut”? Doing the same things, going to the same events and eating at the same restaurants. Are you looking for new and different experiences? Below, find highlights for a few of the events that I found interesting for the month of February. Try something new and exciting, then let me know how it was!
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1/23/2009 – 3/28/2009
MAMBO ITALIANO – ITALIAN BREADS BAKING CLASS WITH ZINGERMANS
Did you know you can travel from Puglia to Genoa to Sicily without leaving Ann Arbor? In Mambo Italiano, we’ll take you on a bread-baking tour across Italy and you’ll return home with loads of ciabatta, focaccia, and sesame semolina and the skills to make them any time you want to satisfy the craving for an Italian holiday. This is a full day of Italian baking from the poolish to the brushing of olive oil (with a little lunch mid-day, but no napping)! While our loaves are rising we’ll sneak into the Bakehouse to see it done on a much bigger scale.
| Zingerman’s Bakehouse 3711 Plaza Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734)761-7255 |
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $250
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2/5/2009 – 2/14/2009 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)
A2CT Studio Series–EARTH AND SKY
This exciting thriller examines the seedy urban underworld where murder leads to an indistinct demarcation between law enforcement and law infringement.
| A2CT Studio Theatre 322 W. Ann St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 971-2228 Fax: (734) 971-2769 For more information, click here E-mail: manager@a2ct.org |
Hours: Fri. & Sat. @ 8pm, Sun @ 2pm
Cost: $15 Reserved Seating; $10 General Seating
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2/5/2009
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Downtown Saline is rolling out the red carpet for ladies again! Gather up your mom, sister, daughter, best gal-pals, co-workers and cohorts and enjoy special treatment up and down the streets. Our retail stores will have trinkets, specials and drawings for goodies and our restaurants will have food and drink specials. What more could a gal want: shopping, food, drinks, and friends!
| Downtown Saline Michigan Avenue Saline, MI 48176 Map/Driving Directions |
Hours: 3:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: FREE
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2/6/2009
A REVOLUTION IN PLANETARY SCIENCE: THE THREE ZONED SOLAR SYSTEM
Science’s view of our planetary system was fundamentally restructured by the 1990’s discovery of the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune and the recent discoveries of numerous Pluto-sized bodies in the Kuiper Belt. S. Alan Stern, former Associate Administrator for Space Science, will be speaking.
| Dow Chemistry Building 930 N. University Ave, 1800 of Dow Chemisty Building Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Map/Driving Directions |
Hours: 7:30pm
Cost: FREE
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2/12/2009 (The Ark)
MY FOLKY VALENTINE
What better time than Valentine’s Day to explore how married couples make music together? “My Folky Valentine” is an annual celebration of romance!
| The Ark 316 South Main St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734)761-1451 For more information, click here |
Hours: 8:00pm
Cost: $15
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2/14/2009 (Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce)
A CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA IN DOWNTOWN CHELSEA
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and there’s no better way to express your love than CHOCOLATE. Bring a loved one to downtown Chelsea on Saturday, February 14th for the ultimate chocolate experience. Participating stores will be marked with red hearts and will offer free chocolate tasting, sales on chocolate-themed merchandise, door prizes, and various activities from noon – 5 pm.
| Downtown Chelsea, MI Downtown Chelsea Chelsea, MI 48104 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: 734-475-3539 For more information, click here |
Hours: 12PM-5PM
Cost: Free
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2/14/2009
GRAND TRADITIONS VALENTINE’S BALL
The Romantic Event of the Season! Enjoy dancing to popular music from 1900 to the 1920’s. All levels of dancers are welcome. The pre-ball workshops will get you ready to enjoy the evening.
| Pittsfield Grange Hall 3337 Ann-Arbor Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734)769-0041 |
Hours: 8:00-11:00pm
Cost: $25/person
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2/14/2009
VALENTINE’S DAY STAR PARTY
Come as a pair or come on your own to a special Star Party with the University Lowbrow Astronomers. They will bring telescopes and set up for guided viewing of the night sky. Advance reservations required.
| Matthaei Botanical Gardens 1800 N. Dixboro Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734)647-7600 |
Hours: 7:00-8:30pm
Cost: $5
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2/15/2009 (Huron Valley Railroad Historical Society)
39TH ANNUAL TRAIN SHOW AND SALE
The Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club is having their annual train show. The show will include over 400 tables, operating layouts, and much more.
| The Saline Middle School 7190 N. Maple Rd Saline, MI 48176 Map/Driving Directions |
Hours: 10am-4pm
Cost: $6
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2/19/2009
WHO YOU CALLING A CREAMPUFF?
Ever wonder how to make those tender hollow little cream puff shells? Well join us to find out! Learn the history and basic techniques of creating sweet and savory pastries from pate a choux (pot-a-shoo) dough. You will make your own dough and create éclairs, cream puffs, and savory creations to take home. We’ll also make pastry cream, whipped cream, and chocolate ganache in class to fill your puffs.
| Zingerman’s Bakehouse 3711 Plaza Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734)761-7255 |
Hours: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $100
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2/20/2009
ARTINI MARTINI CRAWL 2009
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Ann Arbor Art Center has invited the city’s most creative restaurants to develop commemorative martinis.
| Ann Arbor Art Center 117 W. Liberty Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Map/Driving Directions |
For more information, click here |
Hours: 6:00pm
Cost: $35 early bird, $40 after February 6
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2/24/2009
ROYAL CELEBRATION AND CASINO BALL BENEFIT
The Quarter Bistro and Tavern will host its First Annual Royal Celebration to benefit Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary. The Quarter will transform into Ann Arbor’s own French Quarter with live blues music, festive masks, beads and a speak easy casino.
| Quarter Bistro and Tavern 300 S. Maple Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734)929-9200 |
Hours: 4:00pm-Midnight
Cost: TBA
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1/31/2009 – 7/5/2009
TRAVELING EXHIBITION FROM NASA
This multi-media, interactive travling exhibition from NASA explores the extraordinary discoveries made by the Hubble Space Telescope, which will be 19 years old in April 2009.
| Exhibit Museum of Natural History 1109 Geddes Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Map/Driving Directions |
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Above was a sampling of the activities occurring in our community during the month of February. More than 100 events are planned in the Ann Arbor area this month. There are many interesting events from science exhibits for adults and children alike, to cooking classes and musical theatre. Please be sure to check out one of the many Valentine’s Day events being held next week and show your sweetie a good time.
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