Social Life

Arts

Ann Arbor Art Center
117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, 994-8004.
The Unique Gallery Shop offers original artwork, fiber, jewelry, ceramics, and paintings from local and regional artists. The Exhibition Gallery showcases different Michigan artists each month in exhibits and competitions. Mon-Thur 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm.

http://www.annarbor.org/visitorsguide/arts.asp

Museums

U of M Exhibit Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor, 763-6085.This museum on the U of M campus houses the state'slargest collection of dinosaur skeletons. Displays explore our natural history with special attention to Michigan's prehistoric past. The planetarium has a 360-degree domed screen that surrounds the audience. Several stargazing shows on the weekends. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm. www.exhibits.lsa.umich.edu/

http://www.annarbor.org/visitorsguide/museums.asp?i=2

Recreation

Gallup Park
3000 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor, 662-9319.
Paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, bicycle rentals, fishing supplies, paved nature trails, picnic shelter, and restrooms.

http://www.annarbor.org/visitorsguide/recreation.asp

Movie Theaters

The Michigan Theater
603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, 668-TIME.
www.michtheater.com
Ann Arbor's not-for-profit historic center for fine cinema and the performing arts.

Quality 16
3686 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, 827-2837.

Showcase Cinemas
4100 Carpenter Rd., Ann Arbor, 973-8380.

State Theatre
233 S. State St., Ann Arbor, 761-8667.

Madstone Theaters
Briarwood Mall, Ann Arbor.
Art, independent, foreign, and mainstream films.

Night Life

Millennium Club
210 S. First St, Ann Arbor, 913-8890.
Specially designed futuristic art-deco decor feels like you're in a Jetsons cartoon. A popular spot for live and recorded music. Thur 10pm-2am, Fri-Sat 9pm-2am.

http://www.annarbor.org/visitorsguide/nightlife.asp#1

Shopping

Briarwood Mall
Off State St. between I-94 and Eisenhower Pkwy., Ann Arbor, 761-9550.
Ann Arbor's largest shopping area. It includes four major department stores, many restaurants, and 130 other shops, such as men's and women's specialty stores, books, jewelry, luggage, and more.

http://www.annarbor.org/visitorsguide/shopping.asp