It's more than just books at aadl.org!

Keep the family busy all holiday long with so many special events at your local library!

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Make a plan at www.marquee-arts.org!

OPENING THIS WEEK
MARTY SUPREME – Opens Wednesday, December 24th at the State
SONG SUNG BLUE – Opens Wednesday, December 24th at the Michigan

HOLIDAY CLASSICS
THE BELLS OF ST. MARYS (1945) – Tuesday, December 23rd at 7:00 PM
LITTLE WOMEN (2019) – Saturday, December 27th at 7:00 PM

FAMILY-FRIENDLY SERIES
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1991) – Sunday, December 28th at 11:00 AM – FREE and open to the public
And thanks to @properties and Michigan Medicine, you can also expect…
- Free popcorn
- Free “grey stuff” mini-cupcakes (yes, it’s delicious!) from Molly’s Cupcakes (while supplies last)
- Promotional & swag tables from @properties and Michigan Medicine
- And Disney Karaoke at Molly's Cupcakes after the film

NEW YEARS SCREENINGS
WHEN HARRY MET SALLY… (1989) – Wednesday, December 31st at 5:00 PM at the Michigan Theater
STRANGER THINGS 5: THE FINALE – Wednesday, December 31st at 8:00 PM and Thursday, January 1st at 4:30 PM at the Michigan Theater
THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) – Thursday, January 1st at 1:30 PM at the Michigan Theater

LATE NIGHT CLASSICS – “Buddy Comedies”
THE BLUES BROTHERS (1980) – Thursday, January 1st at 8:00 PM at the Michigan Theater
ROMY & MICHELE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION (1997) – Friday, January 2nd at 9:30 PM at the Michigan Theater

NOW PLAYING
THE SECRET AGENT – Michigan
NUREMBERG – Michigan
SENTIMENTAL VALUE – Michigan
ELLA MCCAY – State
HAMNET – State
WAKE UP DEAD MAN – State
WICKED: FOR GOOD – State

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All of this and more at annarbor.org!
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The Nutcracker
Dates: Friday, December 19, 2025 – Sunday, December 21, 2025
Location: The Power Center at 121 Fletcher St Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Price: $25 - $50

Beyond Choir Presents: Beyond Christmas
Dates: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Location: EMU Pease Auditorium, 494 College Pl Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Price: $20 General Admission
Time: 7:30 PM

Holiday Pops
Presented By: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Dates: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Price: Varies from $15 to $100 (discounts for youth under 18 and college students)
Location: U-M Hill Auditorium 825 N University Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Time: 7:00 PM

Creating the Future of Medicine for 175 Years
Presented By: University of Michigan Health System
Dates: December 13, 2025 - April 26, 2026
Location: Museum on Main Street 500 N Main St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Price: Free
Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday

Saline Indoor Farmers Market
Dates: Saturday, Dec 20 and Saturday, Dec 27, 2025
Reoccurrence - Saturdays
Location: Liberty School, 7265 S. Ann Arbor St Saline, MI 48176
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Dexter Winter Farmers Market
Dates: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Location: Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Drive Dexter, MI
Time: 9:00 AM

5th Annual Ypsi Artisan Holiday Market
Dates: Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21, 2025
Location: Ypsilanti Freighthouse 100 Market Pl Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Price: Free Admission
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Meet the HSHV Pet of the week at https://www.hshv.org/

🐾 Meet Sahara, our Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of Huron Valley! 🐕

Sahara is a "one-and-only" kind of girl—literally! She’s looking to be the solo star of your household (no other pets or small kiddos, please) so she can focus all her unconditional love on you. She’s a sensitive soul with some "big feelings" about the world, but with a patient partner and a little brave-dog training, she’s ready to be your most loyal adventure buddy. ‍✨

If you have a quiet home and a big heart, Sahara is ready to fill it! Give HSHV a call at (734) 662-5585 or fill out an adoption survey online to meet this good girl. 🐶

As always, Sahara comes spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to roll!

Pet of the Week is sponsored by Mighty Dog Roofing⁣⁣⁣

⁣⁣⁣All the animals available for adoption through the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on their vaccinations and have a microchip I.D. which is included in their affordable adoption fee.

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You can stay on top of all the action at www.a2zero.org!

Get the monthly newsletter: www.a2gov.org/sustainability-innovations-home/newsletter-events/

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It's more than just books at aadl.org!

AADL STAFF PICKS

Every year, AADL staffers contribute to our Staff Picks for the year where we all recommend the best books, movies, music, video games, and more. Check out this year's picks at a2pulp.org

JANE AUSTEN 250th BIRTHDAY BALL

It's tonight! English Country Dancing, photo ops, hopefully lots of people in costume. It'll be a blast at the Downtown Library, 5:30-7:30pm!  

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OPENING THIS WEEKEND
THE SECRET AGENT – Opens Friday at the Michigan

ARTHOUSE REVIVAL – “French New Wave”
PARIS BELONGS TO US (1961) – Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00 PM at the State

LATE NIGHT CLASSICS
SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (1984) – Thursday, December 18th at 8:00 PM
DIE HARD (1988) – Friday, December 19th at 9:30 PM

HOLIDAY CLASSICS
THE HOLIDAY (2006) – Wednesday, December 17th at 7:00 PM at the Michigan
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989) – Friday, December 19th at 7:00 PM
THE HOLDOVERS (2023) – Saturday, December 20th at 7:00 PM
THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004) – Sunday, December 21st at 130 PM

NOW PLAYING
NUREMBERG – Michigan
ETERNITY – State
SENTIMENTAL VALUE – Michigan
ELLA MCCAY – State
HAMNET – State
WAKE UP DEAD MAN – State
WICKED: FOR GOOD – State

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The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is a hub for connecting our community. Using the highest standards of music making by professional musicians, they make music happen in all the places you call home. They make music happen not only on stage but in classrooms, day care centers, libraries, farmers markets, senior centers and assisted living complexes. A2SO brings together community partners from A to Z – from the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum to Zingerman’s to make great music happen.

Find out more at www.a2so.org

Holiday Pops 2025
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Hill Auditorium // 7 PM
Olivia Van Goor vocalist
Measure for Measure
Earl Lee conductor & Music Director

In Recital: Aristo Sham
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Rackham Auditorium // 3 PM
Aristo Sham piano

Mozart & Beethoven
­Saturday, January 24, 2026
Michigan Theater // 7:30 PM
Michelle Cann piano
Earl Lee conductor & Music Director

Lunar Love with Danny Koo: A Lunar New Year & Valentine’s Celebration
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Michigan Theater // 7:30 PM
Danny Koo violin
Earl Lee conductor & Music Director

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All of this and more at annarbor.org!

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Santa Claus & Creatures
Dates: Friday, December 12, 2025
Location: The Creature Conservancy 4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Price: $25; pre-registration required

"Jingle & Mingle" Dexter Late Night Shopping
Dates: Friday, December 12, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Downtown Milan Moonlight Madness
Dates: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Swiftie Ypsi Bar Crawl
Dates: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Location: Various Locations Ypsilanti, MI
Time: 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Tiny Expo Indie Art & Craft Fair
Dates: December 13, 2025
Location: Ann Arbor District Library 343 South Fifth Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Time: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Home Alone
Dates: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Location: Michigan Theater 603 E Liberty Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Time: 1:30 PM
Price: Free and open to the public - Please reserve tickets in advance for an accurate attendance

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Meet the HSHV Pet of the week at https://www.hshv.org/

Are you ready to solve the ultimate equation for happiness? 🤔 Meet our latest Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of Huron Valley: Pythagoras!

This smart girl is here to prove that bunnies are not just adorable—they're highly intelligent and ready to be an amazing family member! She needs a home with plenty of room to roam (at least one hour of playtime outside the cage daily!), because you can't contain this much brilliance! ✨

She's currently chilling in a cozy foster home, practicing algebra (just kidding, but she is a great companion!).

Ready to adopt the most clever creature? 🏡 Just snap a quick photo of the cozy setup you plan for her (cage and bedding) and then call (734) 662-5585 or email [email protected] to set up a meeting!

Pythagoras is ready to show you how much love one bunny can bring! ❤️

Pet of the Week is sponsored by Mighty Dog Roofing⁣⁣⁣

⁣⁣⁣All the animals available for adoption through the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on their vaccinations and have a microchip I.D. which is included in their affordable adoption fee.

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