There's plenty of art and art fairs in Ann Arbor those other 361 days a year. A busy museum and gallery circuit provides many openings and shows to choose from. Each month you'll find antique shows, charity sales, and community festivals.

Friday

November 2009

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

"Bring a Friend to Motawi Tileworks": Motawi Tileworks.

Motawi co-owner Karim Motawi leads 1-hr. walking tours of the studio. Door prizes, cider and doughnuts. Motawi Tileworks, 170 Enterprise Dr. Free. 213-0017.

Saturday

November 2009

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

22nd Annual Handspinners' Holiday Fair: Spinners' Flock.

U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free admission. Wheelchair-accessible. 769-1657, 662-6366.

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Local Ann Arbor Eclectic Artists Open House and Sale.

Nov. 28 & 29. 505 Lakeview Ave. (off Liberty east of Wagner). Free admission. 663-7114, 741-4441.

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

"Wonderful and Unusual Gifts": Nature's Expressions.

Nov. 28 & 29. Show and sale of crystalline mineral specimens, fossils, shells, mounted butterflies and insects, and more. 3443 Daleview Dr. (off N. Maple Rd. north of Huron River Dr.). Free. 994-3048.

Sunday

November 2009

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Annual Southeast Michigan Train Show and Sale: Rails on Wheels.

Huge display and sale of vintage and modern model trains and equipment, both scale (exact) and tinplate (approximate). Also, a realistic giant layout, a kids track, and a Lego train display. Lunch available. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Admission $3 (children age 11 & under, free with an adult). 994-9872.

11 a.m.-4 p.m.