DIA offers Tri-county residents FREE Admission to Animated Movies during Holiday Break 12/26 -31

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Detroit Film Theatre’s “When Marnie Was There” and “Boy and the World” will delight all ages

Two animated features being shown at the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre are FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties between the holidays. The museum, which is usually closed on Mondays, will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, December. 28th. The movies are offered free as one of the benefits of tri-county support.

“When Marnie Was There”
Saturday–Monday, December 26–28th, 3 and 7 p.m.
When shy, artistic Anna moves to the seaside to live with her aunt and uncle, she stumbles upon an old mansion inhabited by a mysterious girl named Marnie. The two form a unique connection, and Anna begins to learn the truth surrounding her strange new friend. Voices includes Hailee Steinfeld, Geena Davis, John C. Reilly and Vanessa Williams.

“Boy and the World”
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 29 and 30th, 3 and 7 p.m.; Thursday, December 31st, 3 p.m.
Cuca lives a life of quiet wonder, exploring all that the countryside has to offer. But his cozy life is shattered when his father leaves for the city, prompting the boy to embark on a quest to reunite his family. His journey unfolds like a tapestry, and this wonderful new film’s animation takes on greater complexity and variety as his small world expands.

Museum Hours and Admission
9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesdays–Thursdays, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. General admission (excludes ticketed exhibitions) is FREE for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county residents and DIA members. For all others, $12.50 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 62+, $6 for ages 6–17. For membership information, call 313-833-7971.


Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202


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FREE Poetry Workshops on 12/12 at DIA for Metro Detroit High School students - RSVP REQUIRED

Detroit Institute of Arts hosts FREE poetry workshops presented by InsideOut Literary Arts Project for tri-county high school students...

Students will write poetry inspired by museum’s “30 Americans” exhibition

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is hosting “See What I Say,” FREE poetry workshops presented by InsideOut Literary Arts Project for high school students in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties on Saturday, Dec. 12 from noon to 5 p.m. 

The workshops will guide students in writing original poetry inspired by works featured in the DIA’s “30 Americans” exhibition, a dynamic show of contemporary art by African American artists, on view through Jan. 18, 2016.

There will be two sessions featuring simultaneous workshops focusing on different artworks in the exhibition, followed by a performance workshop for budding spoken-word performers in Rivera Court. The day will conclude with a poetry performance by InsideOut Literary Arts Project poets inspired by “30 Americans.” The schedule is:

11:30 a.m.: Arrival and registration

Noon: Session 1
Workshop A: “Whore in the Church House” by Mark Bradford
Workshop B: “Exhibit A: Cardinal Francis Arinze” by Jeff Sonhouse

1:30 p.m.: Session 2
Workshop C: “Portraits of Quanika” by Mickalene Thomas and “Untitled” by Rodney McMillian
Workshop D: “Class of 2007” by Nina Chanel Abney

3:30 p.m.: Spoken word performance mini-workshop

4 p.m.: InsideOut Literary Arts Project “30 Americans” poetry performance

Though the workshops are FREE, reservations are required. To register, call 313.833.4005 or visit bit.ly/SeeWhatISay

Aspiring poets can also sample the talent of InsideOut Literary Arts poets on Noel Night, Saturday, Dec. 5, when members will perform original poetry inspired by “30 Americans” from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Detroit Public Library, located across Woodward Ave. from the DIA. The event is free and open to the public.

About InsideOut Literary Arts Project
InsideOut Literary Arts Project (iO) is a nationally recognized hub of creative opportunities for K–12 students in Detroit who are curious about exploring their worlds through the power of poetry. Since 1995, iO has helped to amplify the voices of thousands of students by dispatching established and emerging poets and writers into classrooms.

Museum Hours and Admission
9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesdays–Thursdays, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

General admission (excludes ticketed exhibitions) is free for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county residents and DIA members. For all others, $12.50 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 62+, $6 for ages 6–17. For membership information, call 313-833-7971.


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FREE Entry plus MORE for Seniors to ANY of the 13 Metro Detroit Huron-Clinton Metroparks on 9/24

Wednesday is Senior Day at ALL Detroit area Metroparks

Seniors, visit any of the 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks for "Senior Day" on Wednesday, Sept. 24 and enjoy FREE park entry and more!

Seniors, 62 and older, can enjoy special offers and activities such as a free boat launch, tours, a bucket of range balls or a hot dog lunch.

EASTERN DISTRICT – MACOMB AND OAKLAND COUNTIES

· Free entry for seniors 62 and over
· Free boat launch for seniors
· Free tours for seniors will be given at Lake St. Clair Metropark near Mt. Clemens on the
trackless train from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Free hot dog lunch for seniors provided at Lake St. Clair’s Thomas Welsh Activity Center at 11:30 a.m.
· Free use of Lake St. Clair’s Par 3 Golf Course for seniors for the day
· Free small bucket of range balls for seniors at Stony Creek Metropark Golf Course near Rochester and at Wolcott Mill Metropark Golf Course near Ray Township.
· Free wagon rides for seniors at Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center

WESTERN DISTRICT – LIVINGSTON, OAKLAND AND WASHTENAW COUNTIES

· Free entry for seniors 62 and over
· Free Island Queen boat rides for seniors at Kensington Metropark near Milford from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Free hayrides for seniors at Kensington Metropark Farm Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Free hot dog lunch for seniors at Kensington’s Farm Center Grille at 11:30 a.m.
· Free small bucket of range balls for seniors at Indian Springs Metropark Golf Course near White Lake and at Huron Meadows Golf Course near Brighton.

SOUTHERN DISTRICT – WAYNE COUNTY

· Free entry for seniors 62 and over
· Free hayrides for seniors at Oakwoods Nature Center near Flat Rock from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Free hot dog lunch for seniors at Oakwoods Nature Center at 11:30 a.m.
· Free use of the Lower Huron Metropark Par 3 Golf Course near Belleville for seniors for the day
· Free small bucket of range balls for seniors at Willow Metropark Golf Course near New Boston
and at Lake Erie Metropark Golf Course in Brownstown

For a full list of the Metroparks and their Senior Day activities, please click here


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FREE Admission to the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) for residents in Wayne, Oakland & Macomb Counties

DIA announces everyday FREE admission for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties as a result of millage passage

Effective immediately, admission to the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is FREE for all residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties as a result of voter approval Tuesday in the three counties of a 10-year millage to support DIA operations.

“We are thrilled that voters in the three counties have assured a bright future for the DIA by approving this millage proposal, and we deeply appreciate their support,” said Graham W. J. Beal, DIA director. “When we announced that we would seek the millage, we pledged that if it were to pass we would provide free admission to residents of all three counties. We are immediately following through on that pledge.”

Annmarie Erickson, DIA chief operating officer, said “We appreciate each county’s investment in the DIA and the incredible effort from museum staff and volunteers throughout the campaign. We look forward to welcoming Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County residents to the museum at no charge. At the same time, we will begin implementing plans to increase endowment fund raising, continue to manage our budget carefully and work hard to deliver an excellent museum experience to every visitor.”

Voters in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties approved a 0.2 mil levy for the next 10 years to provide operating funds for the DIA. The museum will now focus its ongoing fundraising efforts on enhancing its endowment to provide a long-term stable source of funding for its operations.

The free admission for tri-county residents includes the display from now through Sept. 2 of a painting by Johannes Vermeer on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The painting, Woman Holding a Balance, is on view in the Dutch galleries, and the museum wants people to take advantage of the rare opportunity to see a Vermeer painting, as there are only 11 in U.S. museums and 35 in the world.

Two other current exhibitions also can be accessed through the free admission. Five Spanish Masterpieces features loans of paintings by Salvador Dalí, El Greco, Francisco de Goya and Diego Velázquez, along with the DIA’s celebrated Melancholy Woman by Pablo Picasso. Picasso and Matisse: The DIA’s Prints and Drawings showcases almost all the DIA’s works by these two great modern artists.

The DIA is currently working on enhanced benefits for DIA members and additional programs and community outreach.

Hours and Admission
Museum hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties and for DIA members who live outside the tri-county area.

Admsision  is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $4 for ages 6–17 for individuals living outside the tri-county area. For membership information call 313-833-7971.

Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48202

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