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248-642-2555

' Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30 - 6:00
Closed Sundays

Brown, 248-540-9228), Yaw Gallery
for some terrific people-watching.
(550 North Old Woodward, 248-647-
Weather permitting, one of the best
5470), Cameron Scott (167 Townsend, spots to spy the comings and goings is
248-203-7167) and Artspace II (303
on the southeast corner of Woodward
E. Maple, 248-258-1540).
and Maple. Grab a seat on a bench, or
Just south of downtown Birming-
find a spot on the stoop in front of the
ham, and inside the Royal Oak city lim- display windows at Ann Taylor Loft
its, in an otherwise uninteresting strip
(101 South Old Woodward, 248-644-
of stores, the Arnold Klein Gallery
8110), then sit back and enjoy the show.
(32782 Woodward Avenue, 248-647-
Gaining in popularity are the new
7709) is a must-stop gem for collectors
outdoor seating areas popping up
of original, mid-century works.
in front of several restaurants. Look
Not far from town, the
for the umbrellas and listen for the
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center laughter in front of Dick 0' Dows,
(1516 S. Cranbrook, 248-644-0866)
Canella Patisserie, and Cosi (101 N.
offers year-round exhibits, classes
Old Woodward, 248-203-9200), among
and lectures, while right in town, the
others.
renovated Allen House, built in 1928
Or, grab a blanket and chair and
and the residence of Birmingham's
head over to Shain Park (downtown,
first mayor, is now home to the
across from City Hall) for the free,
Birmingham Historical Museum
weekly, In the Park concert series and
(556 W. Maple, 248-642-2817).
movies. Visit www.ci.birmingham.
mi.us for times and schedules.
ENTERTAINMENT/
HANGOUT
EVENTS
Integral to Birmingham's social life
Numerous civic and business organi-
is the pre- and post-movie saunter
zations host a variety of annual events.
through town. With two movie houses
As well, The Community House
— the cozy eight-screen Uptown
(www.communityhouse.com , 380
Birmingham (211 S. Old Woodward,
South Bates, 248-644-5832) plays host
248-723-6230) and the 12-screen
to a variety of annual art and antique
Palladium (250 N. Old Woodward,
shows and fundraisers.
248-723-6240) — showing first-run
For a complete "to do" list, visit
films, evenings and weekends make
www.enjoybirmingham.com. ❑

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