Things to do

ARTS

"Tanzania in Deep Time - A View from the Rift Valley"

11/20/2009 All day, MSU Museum

West Circle Drive East Lansing, 48824

Exhibit documents an ongoing research project that has produced a series of exciting fossil discoveries from the Rukwa Rift Basin of western Tanzania. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays.

ARTS, COMMUNITY

Call for Vendors for third annual Cheerful Holidays Showcase and Sale

11/20/2009 All day, Holt Senior High School

5885 W. Holt Road Holt, 48842

More than 100 crafters and vendors displaying all kinds of services, crafts, holiday gifts, etc. Entertainment provided by the High School Choir. Lunch available. Proceeds support the Theater department at the High School. If interested in being a vendor, please contacted pellis@hpsk12.net...

COMMUNITY

Fall StoryTime

11/20/2009 All day, East Lansing Public Library

950 Abbot Road East Lansing, 48823

Features stories, rhymes and a craft for ages 2-5. Parents of 2-year-olds must remain in the room. All other parents must remain in the library. Storytimes are: 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, 1:30-2:15 p.m. Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Fridays. Will not meet the week of Thanksgiving.

COMMUNITY

Holt Village Sampler

11/20/2009 All day, City of Holt

Holt, 48842

Crafters' homes open to the public. Maps available at the homes or at local businesses. Follow the pink hearts in front of each home. Event is: noon-9 p.m. Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21

ARTS, COMMUNITY

Michigan Historical Museum permanent exhibit

11/20/2009 All day, Michigan Historical Museum

702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, 48915

Explore Michigan's rich heritage from prehistoric times through the 1970s. Walk through an Upper Peninsula copper mine, stroll along a 1920s street or explore the 1957 Detroit auto show gallery and more. Note: the second floor galleries are closed until Sept. 21...

COMMUNITY

MOMS Club of Lansing

11/20/2009 All day, Lansing

Lansing, 48910

Nonprofit support group for mothers who have chosen to stay at home with their children. Monthly meetings to plan park play days, special outings, family holiday parties, playgroups, monthly MOMS Night Out and various clubs...

ARTS

AAH- Tzu Lun Hwang

11/20/2009 8:00 AM, Kresge Art Center

Gallery 114 East Lansing, 48823

Bachelor of Fine Arts students, in their final year of study, present their creative research in a series of solo exhibitions.

COMMUNITY, SCHOOL/EDUCATION

Toddler Time

11/20/2009 10:00 AM, Union Street Center

501 Union St. Eaton Rapids, 48827

Toddler Time is a free literacy-based program that encourages parent-child interaction through use of stories, songs, finger-plays, simple crafts, and structured group play and motor-developing activities. Literacy-based playgroup sponsored by Early Childhood Connections.

COMMUNITY

Tri-County Area Festival of Trees

11/20/2009 10:00 AM, Lansing Center

333 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, 48933

Featuring full-sized and table-top trees, gingerbread houses, and other holiday items. $5 of your ticket will go to the participating charity of your choice.

COMMUNITY

Early Literacy Playtime

11/20/2009 10:30 AM, Capital Area District Library Holt-Delhi Branch

2078 Aurelius Road Holt, 48842

Ages 1-5. Bring young children to play games and do activities specifically geared toward developing early literacy skills.

COMMUNITY

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

11/20/2009 11:00 AM, Palace of Auburn Hills

3777 Lapeer Road Auburn Hills, 48326

SCHOOL/EDUCATION

Lansing Christian School Grandparent's Day

11/20/2009 12:45 PM, Lansing Christian School

3405 Belle Chase Way Lansing, 48911

A day for grandparents of Lansing Christian students to come and enjoy a program featuring the talents of their grandchildren and the opportunity to visit them in their classroom.

COMMUNITY

"From the Heart" Craft Show

11/20/2009 - 11/21/2009

5100 Willoughby Road Holt, 48842

Numerous vendors selling handmade jewelry, baked goods, purses and bags, stamping supplies, quilts, crafts items, wood crafts and much more. New: Kids Christmas Store, where children can shop; most gifts $.50 - $7, a few $8-$10. Licensed sports items and gits, popular jewelry, etc...

COMMUNITY

Afternoon Storytime

11/20/2009 2:00 PM, Delta Township Library

5130 Davenport Drive Lansing, 48917

All ages welcome. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft.

COMMUNITY

Silver Bells in the City Activities

11/20/2009 5:00 PM, Capital Area District Library Main Branch

401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, 48933

Come to the library before and after the parade for free family events. Including: face painting, balloon animals, musicians, performances, and holiday tunes.

COMMUNITY

Ingham County Animal Shelter mobile adoption event

11/20/2009 5:30 PM, Petco

510 Frandor Ave. Lansing, 48912

Adopt a homeless pet. 5:30-8:30 p.m. third Fridays of the month.

COMMUNITY

Nite Lites of Jackson

11/20/2009 6:00 PM, Jackson County Fairgrounds

200 W. Ganson St. Jackson, 49201

Largest animated light show in Michigan.

CHURCH/RELIGIOUS, COMMUNITY

Thanksgiving Festival

11/20/2009 6:00 PM, Church of the Nazarene

515 N. Lansing St. St. Johns, 48879

Children join us for games, fun and food. NYI Youth will host this festival.

COMMUNITY

Christmas on Hollywood & Pine

11/20/2009 6:30 PM, Michigan Theatre Of Jackson

124 N. Mechanic St. Jackson, 49201

Community holiday fundraiser following Jackson's downtown Christmas parade. See 15 decorated trees decorated by non-profit organizations and vote for your favorite. Free refreshments and entertainment. Sponsored by 106.9 HOME/FM.

ARTS, SCHOOL/EDUCATION

"All Shook Up"

11/20/2009 7:00 PM, St Johns High School

501 W. Sickles St. St. Johns, 48879

St. Johns High School presents this year's musical that combines all-time favorite Elvis hits and features the high school varsity dance team. Call the box office to reserve tickets. Show times: 7 p.m. Nov. 20-21, 2 p.m. Nov. 22.

ARTS, COMMUNITY, SCHOOL/EDUCATION

Register for Dancing, Singing and Acting Classes

11/20/2009 - 07/06/2010

1846 Haslett Road East Lansing, 48823

Considered to be the Premiere Performing Arts Center in mid-Michigan, the Ruhala Center continues to break new ground introducing innovative theatre programs based in the unsurpassed professional experience of the Ruhalas...

ARTS, COMMUNITY, SCHOOL/EDUCATION

Rodgers & Hamerstien's "Cinderella"

11/20/2009 7:00 PM, Leslie High School

4141 Hull Road Leslie, 49251

MUSIC

The Coffeehouse at All Saints

11/20/2009 7:30 PM, All Saints Episcopal Church

800 Abbot Road East Lansing, 48823

Live music, poetry, readings and sing-alongs third Friday of the month. Snacks and drinks provided (or bring your own). All ages welcome. MSU a cappella group this month.

ARTS, COMMUNITY

"The 101 Dalmatians Musical"

11/20/2009 8:00 PM, Fox Theatre

2211 Woodward Ave. Detroit, 48201

COMMUNITY, MUSIC

Lansing 150 Grand Finale

11/20/2009 8:00 PM, Lansing Center

333 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, 48933

Event will include an ongoing reception, community sing-a-long and a concert performed by soul singer Bettye LaVette. It will be held after the lighting of the Christmas tree at Silver Bells. Free food, birthday cake, beverages and cash bar.