The focus of this category is on attractions, events, entertainment venues, recreational opportunities, and sports teams, leagues, and programs in Birmingham, Michigan.
Appropriate resources may include local museums, historical places, libraries, and art galleries, as well as bowling alleys, amusement parks, theaters, and other entertainment venues, parks and recreational facilities. Websites representing Birmingham festivals, concerts, and other events would also be suitable for this category, as would local sports teams and leagues, whether sponsored by a school system, community organization, or private entity.
Examples of the types of resources that may be found here include the website for the Baldwin Public Library. Previously known as the Birmingham Historical Museum & Park, the Birmingham Museum is situated at the intersection of Maple Road and Southfield Road.
Birmingham has several art galleries. Founded in 1957, the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center offers art classes, exhibits, workshops, camps, and events. Named for one of its founders, Robert Louis Kidd, the Robert Kidd Gallery is in downtown Birmingham. The Hill Gallery opened in 1980 and offers 20th-century modern and contemporary arts, as well as American folk art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Opened in 2015, the Robert Klein Gallery hosts exhibitions of the work of various artists, as well as advisory services for private and corporate art collections.
Affiliated with both the Michigan and the National Federation of Music Clubs, the Birmingham Musicale was founded in 1926 and has had a chorale ensemble from the start and a string ensemble since 1957. The Birmingham Concert Band is open all adults with previous instrumental ensemble experience and to all performers who play a concert band instrument.
Maintained by the municipal Department of Public Services, the Birmingham Ice Arena offers skating opportunities for people of all ages, including skating lessons. It is home to the Birmingham Unified Kings, the hockey team of the combined Seaholm and Groves high schools.
There are several sports programs for youth and adults in Birmingham, including the Birmingham Little League and Birmingham Girls Softball.
These and other things to do or places to go in Birmingham, Michigan are the focal points of this category.
Recommended Resources
The origins of the public library go back to a literary club formed by Martha Baldwin and others in 1869, which became a library a few years later. A history of the library is put forth on its site, along with its location, library hours, and office contacts. An overview of its books, music, and other resources is presented, along with a calendar of events, research options available at the library and online. Its services and programs are highlighted, and contributions may be made online.
https://www.baldwinlib.org/
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
Created in 1957, the BBAC exhibits the artwork of local and regional artists and offers visual arts education, workshops, and other activities, as well as a gallery shop that is available by appointment. Its hours and location are posted, and its board of directors, staff, donors, and funders are featured. A schedule of exhibits and other programs is put forth, cultural arts awards are acknowledged, and its scholarship guidelines and an application may be downloaded.
https://bbartcenter.org/
The Birmingham, Michigan band serves as a creative outlet for area musicians and features guest artists of stature. Membership is open to adults who play a concert band instrument, regardless of previous musical ensemble experience. No auditions are required, but new members must participate in three rehearsals before being accepted as a full member. Rehearsal schedules are published to the site, the band conductors are introduced, and schedules are posted.
https://www.birminghamconcertband.com/
The non-profit community organization facilitates opportunities for 6-14-year-old girls to play organized recreational softball. Affiliated with Amateur Softball Association, the program includes divisions based on grade, consisting of a Minor Division (1-2nd), two Major Divisions (3-5th), and a Senior Division (6-8th), with players able to play down a division or to play up, depending on experience and skill. Its rules, an area map, schedules, and coach contacts are posted.
https://www.birminghamsoftball.com/
Established in 1951, the league offers competitive baseball opportunities for Birmingham, Michigan youth, participating in the A Minors, AAA Association, and Major Little League Baseball divisions. Game schedules, locations, and statistics are published to the site, along with registration, coaching, and parent information, all-star teams, tournament teams, and past BLL champions. Rules and regulations, bat information, and a Little League age calculator are included.
https://www.birminghamlittleleague.org/
Located on West Maple Road, the Birmingham, Michigan museum collects, archives, and displays memorabilia and documents relating to the history of the city and surrounding region. Its hours of operation, parking policies, office hours, and contacts are posted to the site, and its museum and virtual exhibits are highlighted, a calendar of events is posted to the site, which includes lecture and presentation videos, photo galleries, magazine archives, and volunteer opportunities.
https://www.bhamgov.org/history/museum/
The David Klein Gallery opened in Birmingham, Michigan in 1990. Its location, hours, and contacts are posted to the site, and its contemporary, modern, and post-war artists are featured. Current, past, and upcoming exhibitions and art fairs are highlighted, with schedules, locations, and times. A video gallery includes several publications representing various artists, many of which are available for purchase, either as an online transaction or through the gallery.
https://www.dkgallery.com/
The Birmingham, Michigan gallery specializes in 20th-century modern and contemporary art, as well as American folk art from the 19th and 20th centuries. The gallery works with other museums and collectors to discover and acquire new artwork, and may also be available for purchase, consultation, resale of artworks, and auction representation. A calendar of scheduled exhibitions is put forth, including an archive of past events, and an online shopping area is included.
https://www.hillgallery.com/
Founded by Robert Louis Kidd and Ray Frost Fleming in 1976, the Birmingham, Michigan gallery was expanded and fitted with custom gallery interiors by Kidd. Its location, hours of operation, contacts, and a roster of contemporary artists are featured, including painters, photographers, and sculptors. A calendar of events is published to the site, and press videos and print citations are presented. An online shopping area includes artwork, jewelry, and apparel.
https://www.robertkiddgallery.com/
Active since 1926, the organization is made up of its performers, as well as others who have chosen to support the club’s objectives. Audition policies and schedules are posted, along with a schedule of choral ensembles, string ensembles, music production ensembles, and other events. Membership policies and levels are discussed, and its Junior Music Award, memorial donations, and other music awards are featured. A music teacher registry and organizational contacts are included.
https://www.thebirminghammusicale.org/
