Make Sunday fun by visiting the Detroit Institute of Art for their Family Sundays Program. Each Sunday brings fun and exciting entertainment for the whole family with a wide variety of performances. Here is the line up for the remainder of August 2011. The performances change monthly. Admittance to these special events is included in your general admission charge: Adults – $8, Seniors – $6, Youth (6 – 17) – $4 and children age 5 or younger – Free. Watch for a special FREE program coming this September. Make sure to visit https://www.dia.org/calendar/family-sundays.aspx for further information and complete details, or call the DIA at 313-833-7900. Sunday hours are 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
August 14, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Family Performance: La Compagnie. Enjoy musical performances from the group La Compagnie with music fromFrance, British Canada, theAppalachia and the Louisiana Bayou.
August 21, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Puppet Performance: The Emperor’s New Clothes
One the kids will surely enjoy – the Roz Puppets’ funny take on an old favorite about a clever weaver who clothes a vain emperor in beautiful garments that no one else can see.
August 28, 2011 at 2:00 pm
The paintings of Tim Marsh explore the natural world. He uses dramatic patterns, bold shapes, and vivid color palette to create a gorgeous view of nature’s beauty.