Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Announcements

Activities and Entertainment

Be engaged! While at Marygrove College, you can get involved in more than 30 student clubs and organizations, including Student Government, fraternities and sororities, academic clubs, political groups, and more.

There are numerous events each year on campus to bring your college experience to life including: Spring Fest, Sporting Events, Greek Week, Wellness Fair, Homecoming, Stress Relievers during Finals, and more!

Don’t forget you will be residing in one of the largest cities our country has to offer. Check out some of the activities, dining and entertainment that are minutes away and waiting for you to explore them!

Metro Detroit – An Experience for Every Taste

Broadway in Detroit http://nederlanderdetroit.com (Fisher Theatre, Detroit Opera House, Gem and Century Theatres)
See all the great Broadway shows when they come here to Michigan.

Detroit Institute of Art http://dia.org
The DIA has an impressive collection of art. There was a time when autos and the state of Michigan was quite the happening place. Its collection is noteworthy.

Detroit Science Center http://sciencedetroit.org/home.htm
The home of Michigan's only "Dome" IMAX Theatre, a planetarium, and numerous live science demonstrations and exhibits.

Detroit Zoo http://detroitzoo.org
Now the Detroit Zoo has rhinoceroses and chimpanzees: arguably one of the best zoo's in the country. The Zoo is not located in Detroit, but in Royal Oak, Michigan, which is about 10-15 minutes from Marygrove.

Greenfield Village & Henry Ford Museum http://hfmgv.org
Henry Ford Museum is one of the world's best collections of historic cars. Greenfield Village brings early American 1700's and 1800's towns to life: Edison, Wright, Washington, Webster and Frost. Located in Dearborn, MI

Laser Quest in Madison Heights http://laserquest.com
Laser Quest is a huge Multi-level arena that can accommodate 40 players at once. By far one of the best places to play laser tag in Michigan.

Detroit Riverfront http://www.detroitriverfront.org/

Campus Martius Park Downtown Detroit, MI http://www.campusmartiuspark.org/

12 Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, Novi, MI

44175 W. Twelve Mile Road Suite F-140 Novi, MI 48377 248-348-8762

http://www.fountainwalkofnovi.com/

Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk is where shopping, food and fun come together. An outdoor shopping entertainment complex, Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk offers a unique blend of retail, restaurants and recreation.

Local Theaters

Emagine Theater- Novi, MI- 44425 W. 12 Mile rd. Novi, Mi 48377

Emagine Theater- Royal Oak, MI

http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/visshowtimes.aspx?cinemaid=1006

Uptown Palladium 12 Movie Theater- Birmingham, Mi

http://uptownentertainment.com/ 250 N. Old Woodward Avenue Birmingham, Michigan 48009

MJR Theater -Sterling Heights, MI

http://www.mjrtheatres.com/ - 35400 Van Dyke Sterling Heights, MI 48312 586-264-1514

Sports Venues/Events

Joe Louis Arena Home of the Detroit Red Wings

www.olympiaentertainment.com/ 600 Civic Center Dr, Detroit - (313) 396-7444

Comerica Park Home of the Detroit Tigers