Articles tagged: Best Bets
The Ann Arbor Concert Band and 'A Tribute to Detroit's Musical Golden Age' among top entertainment picks this week
Posted: Jan 20, 2013Some upcoming events of note in the area: SUNDAY • Ann Arbor Concert Band presents 'The Final Frontier' • Restaurant Week is a go! Read more »
best bets: Ann Arbor/Ypsi Reads is off to a start, and The Moth returns to Circus Bar & Billiards this week
Posted: Jan 13, 2013STORYTELLING Got a story to tell? Or just want to hear about someone else's crazy life? Then head toT"he Moth: Live Storytelling" at Circus Bar & Billiards on Tuesday. Sign-up at 6 p.m. Stories begin ... Read more »
best bets: Help great causes while enjoying great entertainment and strap on your skis this weekend
Posted: Jan 10, 2013FUNDRAISER Raise money for Chelsea Center for the Arts' Student Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Fund during the "Jazz & Chocolates Scholarship Fundraiser Weekend" at Silver Maples of Chelsea on Friday. 6-8:30 p.m.With a variety of ... Read more »
Best bets: Enjoy bourbon, burgers and beers with a side of reggae this week
Posted: Jan 06, 2013COCKTAILS Take a "Cocktail Class: Along the Bourbon Trail" at Live/The Last Word hosted by Tammy's Tastings on Monday. 7:30 p.m. Bourbon's smooth flavor makes it great for sipping on its own, but it also ... Read more »
best bets: The Yellow Room Gang plays The Ark and teens can battle bots at the library this weekend
Posted: Jan 03, 2013TEENS The Library LEGO League will bring back "Robot Wrestling" at Ann Arbor District Library, Downtown (main) Branch on Saturday. 1-4 p.m. When two robots enter the ring, only one can leave victorious! Battle teams ... Read more »
best bets: Ring in the New Year and learn how to make fancy snowflakes this week
Posted: Dec 30, 2012FOOD Enjoy a "Yellow Door New Year's Eve Breakfast for Faith In Action" on Monday at the Chelsea Community Fairgrounds. 9 a.m. to noon. Chef Paul Cousins (Cousins Heritage Inn) will be preparing one of ... Read more »
Best bets: Mittenfest, Jeff Daniels, and a tribute to Hank and Townes help ring in the New Year
Posted: Dec 27, 2012MUSIC The best way to go into the New Year is at "Mittenfest VII" at Woodruff's. Dec. 28-Jan. 1. Doors open at 5 p.m., music starts at 5:30 p.m. each day. Mittens are not required ... Read more »
best bets: Jeff Daniels is 'Onstage & Unplugged' this week, and see 'E.T.' on Tuesday
Posted: Dec 23, 2012FILM Looking for a way to entertain the kids on Tuesday? Then take them to the Michigan Theater for a special screening of "E.T," sponsored by Temple Beth Emeth. Doors open 10 a.m. Along with ... Read more »
best bets: Party into the end of the world, or take the kids to the theater
Posted: Dec 20, 2012MUSIC It's the end of the world as we know it, so why not feel fine at the "Annual Family Holiday/Solstice Sing-Along Party" with Kevin Devine to benefit Food Gatherers. At the Wolverine State Brewing ... Read more »
best bets: The Klezmatics to help celebrate Hanukkah; West Side homes open for Art Hop this weekend
Posted: Dec 13, 2012HOLIDAY Enjoy "An Old Fashoined Christmas Extravaganza Show And Sale" at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Shop for gifts, take in a heartwarming ... Read more »
best bets: Enjoy oysters at the Roadhouse; and Shawn Colvin returns to The Ark this week
Posted: Dec 09, 2012THEATER This is your last week to catch the The Purple Rose Theatre Company's presentation of "Superior Donuts." Regular performances for the duration of the run are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. with Wednesday ... Read more »
best bets: Find a new look at a free fashion show and Lunch and Learn with author Madeline Miller
Posted: Dec 02, 2012COCKTAILS Dec. 5, 1933 marked the end of Prohibition, so join in on the Repeal Day Celebration Cocktail Class at Live/The Last Word (formerly Live at Pj's/Goodnite Gracie's) on Monday. 7:30 p.m. They're going to ... Read more »
best Bets: Find endless opportunities to celebrate the holiday season this weekend
Posted: Nov 29, 2012HOLIDAY Get your dose of quaintness at the "Chelsea Hometown Holiday" celebration this weekend. The activities start on Friday night when Santa Claus arrives to light the giant Christmas tree at Pierce Park (6 p.m.). ... Read more »
best bets: Enjoy a wide variety of music from classical to Auto-Tuned news
Posted: Nov 25, 2012MUSIC The Campus Symphony Orchestra and Campus Philharmonia Orchestra will perform at Hill Auditorium on Monday. 8 p.m. The CPO program: Bellini - Overture to Norma; Bizet - Carmen Suite no. 1; Mendelssohn - Symphony ... Read more »
Best Bets: Make Black Friday fun by seeing Bugs Bunny on the big screen or taking in a concert
Posted: Nov 22, 2012FILM Turkey season turns to duck and wabbit season when the Michigan Theater shows Warner Bros. cartoons on Friday 11:30 a.m. Watch 76 minutes of classic cartoons that were made for adults just as much ... Read more »
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