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Enjoy a screening of the Academy Award-nominated short film, The Snowman, accompanied by music performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Event cost: $30-plus
Event time: 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 9, 2023
Join Sean Dobbins and Friends as they perform jazz numbers that will bring Dr. Seuss' world to life.
Join Clara on her magical journey through the enchanting Land of Snow to the Kingdom of the Sweets. With an impressive cast of Michigan’s talented ballet students, joined by international professional ballet dancers as guest artists and the Walled Lake Western Choir, the Nutcracker is a wonderful holiday tradition...
When the Smoke Clears: Bruised, Not Broken chronicles the life of one couple
who seems to have the picture perfect marriage. But when the picture becomes
somewhat distorted and cracks are revealed in the frame, will this family rebound from life’s fires, or be consumed by second-hand smoke?
In honor of National...
The Script Analysis and Character Development for Young Actors workshop is led by Sasha Lazare, a graduate of NYU Tisch, teacher of acting for youth in NY through her Pigeonholed Theatre Co. and an associate director of acting at Interlochen summer program. Script analysis in this workshop will range...
This stage show tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen fairy tale misfits and you’ve...
Somerset Collection is bringing the goofy goblin duo Boogah & Hoogah to North Grand Court to perform live "sing-a-long-do-a-long" shows this Halloween season.
From Oct. 20 through Halloween, at 1 p.m. daily, Boogah, Hoogah and their "Boo Crew" will keep the crowds on their feet with their original, catchy and...
Garden gnomes, Gnomeo & Juliet, recruit renowned detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments. Rated PG – 86 minutes.
Kids ages 7-18 are welcome to join us for an acting & improv workshop/Halloween Party that will include a variety of acting, improv and Halloween games and activities. Kids are welcome to wear a Halloween costume, but it is not required. New kids are always welcome!
Space is limited; advance registration...
Celebrate the joys of the season with Detroit’s own Karen Newman on Friday, December 7 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. You’ll hear many of the timeless holiday favorites, as well as some of Karen’s original songs. Karen will be accompanied by Henry Ford College’s Big Band....
Bring your daughter, niece, or granddaughter for a magical evening under the sea. Photos will be included, so dress in your mermaid best and get a memorable photo on your way in. Don't forget your swim attire as well. Ages 3-16 welcome.
Register by 11/8 in person at Troy Community...
Spend an evening full of exciting music, dancing and treats with your son, grandson or nephew. Chicken fingers and fries are on the dinner menu; plus fruit, cookies, beverages and a special gift and keepsake photo included. Come ready in your best neon/glow-in-the-dark outfit. Ages 3-16 welcome.
Register for Activity #6422-A...
