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The photographs in this collection were rescued from attics, resale shops, and the DIA’s own archives, making it a totally unique snapshot of the past. Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
• 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday
• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

A tribute display to Aretha Franklin, her life and her music opens today in the Kid Rock Music Lab and is on display through summer, 2019.

Hours are as follows:

• 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Five Arab American artists use their talents to respond to the work of five Arab American poets.

Hours are as follows:

• 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday
• noon-5 p.m. Sunday
• Closed Monday-Tuesday

This three-part art display takes an in-depth look ordinary people who stand up to tyranny, genocides throughout history and the impact of those taking place today and how unjust internment camps affect people.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Thursday
• 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday
• 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday
• closed Saturday

Learn all about the history of the now defunct 18th Amendment, which outlawed alcohol, and explore the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote at this educational display.

Museum is open 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday-Sunday

See artwork created by select members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Romeo Guild of Art and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday
• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday
• noon-4 p.m. Sunday

See selected works from members of the Mount Clemens Art Association, Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair SHores, Romeo Guild of Art, and Warren Tri-COunty Fine Arts Assoiciation, Inc. on display. This show is juried by Keith Rayner.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
• Closed Sunday-Monday

Margaret Herz Demant spent her life collecting African and modern art. View these pieces as they were displayed at her home at this temporary exhibition.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
• 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

The museum offers live presentations, activities and movies throughout Black History month.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
• 1-5 p.m. Sunday

Stop by the museum throughout the month for panel discussions, theater shows, film screenings, art workshops and other special programming that focuses on Black History.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
• 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

To celebrate Black History Month, local African-American choirs from around Detroit perform the national anthem before each Piston’s home game. See Second Ebenezer Church on Feb. 2, Greater Emmanuel COGIC Choir on Feb. 4, Levey Middle School on Feb. 8, Detroit Pubic School Community District Vision & Achievers DSA High School on Feb. 11 and Community Choir on Feb. 25.

Catch other Piston-backed Black History Month programming around town throughout the month, too. Check pistons.com for game times.

Enjoy a display of African and African American art and artifacts, presented by Student Life & Leadership. Set up in buildings P (44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township) and Building K (14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren).

Think white marble statues is all there was to ancient Roman art? Think again as you explore colorful ancient home decor, clothing and art on display during this exhibit.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
• 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Note: Museum is closed on Mondays 

This annual expo will help you get your sea legs through boating safety courses, boat displays and simulators. Find shark shows, live mermaids, face painting, and crafts for kids too. Show hours are as follows:

• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday
• 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Monday
• 3-9 p.m. Tuesday-Friday

Check out more than 70 pop culture prints, drawings and sculptures by great artists including Jasper Johns, Marisol, Andy Warhol and many others.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
• 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Grades K-8 are welcome to attend these camps, which offer a different theme depending on the day including Minecraft (Feb. 19 and 22) and Robot Camp (Feb. 18 and 21).

Kids spend their winter break swimming, making crafts and playing sports during this camp. Pre- and post-camp care available.

Kids can go swimming and play games at this cool and interactive wintertime day camp. Pre- and post- camp care available 8-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.

A delightful collection of African tales performed through storytelling, acting, dancing and drumming. Colorful costumes, masks and traditional music will delight and teach our young fans, with lots of opportunities for audience participation!

Experience a collection of African tales in a ton of different artistic mediums like story telling, acting, dancing and drumming. Tickets sell out fast. Be sure to get your ticket ASAP. Times are as follows:

• Thursday: 10 a.m.
• Friday: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m.

Check out some beautiful figurines, out-of-this-world-monsters and other collectible designer toys from the ‘90s and early ‘00s.

To schedule an appointment, visit: http://redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: dexterlibrary) or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

You may also call Library Director Paul McCann at 734-426-4477, or contact him via e-mail, pmccann@dexter.lib.mi.us, to register.

We’re Back! Zen Play & Movement LLC, youth fun fitness classes created in 2013 by Wellness Instructor Char Sloan, is back to help kids chase away the Winter break boredom.

Zen Play & Movement teaches Tai Chi Movement in a kid-friendly way that boosts confidence while improving focus and concentration. This pre-grand opening class will be a single day event, with regular weekly classes returning this spring. Join us for a fun and healthy adventure. Suitable for kids in grades 1-5.

Explore the display room and make a nature-themed craft.

Join us after school from Jan. 14-Feb. 25 beginning at 4:30 p.m. in investigating and understanding the operation of simple and compound machines found in everyday life. Closed for Presidents’ Day. Aimed at ages 7-14.

On Thursday, Feb. 21 from 4:30-5:30 p.m., students ages 7-11 are invited to complete interesting challenges that explore the basics of different coding languages. No experience is required and you do not need to attend previous sessions to sign up for later sessions. Spots are very limited, so make sure to sign up early!

Registration is limited to 8. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 to sign up for this free program.

Get a discount on skating and open play time in the rink’s Bounce Zone.

Do you love Dungeons and Dragons? Or are you simply curious but have never played before? On Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m., middle and high school students are invited to come to the library and join other players on an adventure.

Registration is required and limited to 20. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 to sign-up for this free program.

Pop rock singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson gives a concert in our city in support of her eighth studio album, “Meaning of Life,” which was released in 2017. The album spawned singles Love So Soft, Move You, I Don’t Think About You, and Heat. Special guests of this show are Kelsea Ballerini and Brynn Cartelli.

Explore African-American history through historical presentations about the northern migration, jazz music, civil rights and more. Music and food, too.