Calendar of Events
U-M Hatcher Graduate Library. Panel discussions about the current exhibit of documents from the U-M Clements Library that examine the history and memory of Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. With exhibit curators Martha Jones and Clayton Lewis, as well as student curators. Noon-1:45 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m., 100 Hatcher Library Gallery, enter from the Diag. Free. 764-3166. [map]
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The Argus Museum is hosting a tasting exhibit from the Ann Arbor Area Crappy Camera Club (A3C3, Small Plates – Appreciating the Tiny Image. The photography show's opening is being held on Friday, January 25, 2013 from 6-8:30 p.m. The museum is housed in the Argus I Building located at 525 West William, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. The show will be available for viewing M-F 9-5, or by appointment through March 22, 2013. Argus Museum in the Argus I Building, 525 West William. Free. 734-769-0770. cchidester@onealconstruction.com [map]
Every Thursday at 11am, Motawi Tileworks offers a free tour of the Tileworks. You can scope out our studio, meet our staff, and watch the tilemaking process up close. No need to make a reservation - just show up! Best for ages 8 to adult. Motawi Tileworks, 170 Enterprise Drive. Free. 734-213-0017. motawi@motawi.com www.motawi.com [map]
Nov. 22, Dec. 14, Jan. 25, & Feb. 22. Exhibits by various local and regional artists. Refreshments. Nov. 22: Woodworking by David Slagenwhite. Dec. 14: Mindo Chocolates (Dexter) owner Barbara Wilson gives a chocolate making demonstration. Samples. Jan. 25: TBA. Feb. 22: “Artistica’s 5th Anniversary Celebration.” With a drawing. 5-8 p.m., Artistica, 3203 Broad, Dexter. Free. 426-1500. [map]
A rare chance to meet the people behind and explore the inner workings of the 4 Ruthven museums--natural history, anthropology, paleontology, and zoology. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 2009 Ruthven Museums, 1109 Geddes at North University. Free. 764-0478. [map]
Every Sun. Docent-led tour, with audience participation, of highlights of UMMA collections. 1 p.m. UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395. [map]
Docent-led tour of the current exhibit, an installation by Argentina-born, LA-based architect and designer Pita, whose boldly colored works are influenced by literature and biology and employ cutting-edge architectural fabrication techniques. 2 p.m., UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395. [map]
