DETROIT TIGERS – tigers.com or 313-471-BALL

July 2-4 vs. Seattle Mariners

July 5-7 vs. Baltimore Orioles

July 9-11 vs. Minnesota Twins

July 13 All Star Game in Anaheim

July 16-18 at Cleveland Indians

July 19-21 vs. Texas Rangers

July 22-25 vs. Toronto Blue Jays

July 26-29 at Tampa Bay Rays

7/30 – 8/1 at Boston Red Sox

DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA; The Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward, Detroit; 313-576-5111, www.detroitsymphony.com

July 1-4 Salute to America at Greenfield Village

July 9-10 DSO at Ford House

July 15 Sparrows featuring Mary Pickford

July 16-18 Concerts of Color; free

July 22 Oh What a Night at Meadowbook

July 23 Viva Italia at Meadowbook

July 30 American Celebration at Meadowbook

July 31 Russian Spectacular at Meadowbook

MOTOR CITY CASINO HOTEL – 2901 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, www.motorcitycasino.com; 313-237-7711; Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000

July 1 Cyndi Lauper Memphis Blues Tour

July 16 Dennis DeYoung

July 22 Meat Loaf: Hang Cool Tour

July 25 Nhac Hoi Mua He 2010

Aug. 14 Ballroom with A Twist with Gilles Marini, Mario Lopez, Trenyece Cobbins, David Hernadez (ie: Dancing with the Stars meets American Idol)

CAR SHOWS -- for more Michigan car shows, go to www.cruisin-usa.com and click on Michigan events; or www.sourcenewspapers.com and click on Cruisin’ MI

July 4 Traverse City: Hagerty Family Car Show; Bob, 231-933-3766

July 4 Whitmore Lake: Thunder Road Show & Cruise; Captain Joe’s, 9901 N. Main; Perry Long, 419-490-1694

July 7 Auburn Hills: Dealer’s Choice Night; Walter P. Chrysler Museum; www.wpchryslermuseum.org

July 9 Ann Arbor: Rolling Sculpture Car Show; 2-10 pm; downtown; 734-663-1032, e-mail, maurathompson@ameritech.net

CAR SHOWS (continued)

July 10 Burton: Humane Society Car, Bike & Truck Show; 810-695-0752

July 10 Petersburg: Pirolli Park Charity Car Show; Pat, 734-777-4240

July 11 Auburn Hills: Great Lakes Crossing Car Show; outside BBQ

July 16 Sterling Heights: Dream Cruise; 6-8 pm; Pine Ridge Plumbrook, 8350 Plumbrook; www.PineRidgePlumbook.com or 586-933-5758

July 17 Brooklyn: Onstead Show Car Nationals; Michigan Int’l Speedway; 517-467-4388

July 17 Flint: Cavalier Car Show; Carman Ainsworth High School; 810-591-5535

July 17-18 Martin: 4^th Chrysler Classic at US 131 Motorsports Park; www.ccevents.com

July 17-18 Taylor: USMA Car Show; Gibraltar Trade Center; 734-287-2000

July 18 Lapeer: All Mopar Car Show; Jim Riehl’s Friendly Chrysler; 810-919-5078, www.midmichiganmopars.com

July 18 Warren: Festa Italiana Car Show on the Lawn; South Campus Macomb Community College; 586-246-0312, 586-405-9916

July 18 Lennon: Lennon Lion’s Car Show; 810-610-0375, charshowinc@rocketmail.com

July 22 Sterling Heights: Cool Car Rally; Dodge Park; 7-9 pm; www.sterling-heights.net or 586-446-2700

July 24 Lake Orion: Thunder Road Classic Car Show; Pam, 248-721-1647

July 24 Hickory Corners: Mopars at Red Barns; Gilmore Car Museum; 269-664-5595

July 24-25 Mt. Clemens: USMA Car Show; Gibraltar Trade Center; 586-465-6440

July 25 Shelby Twp: Charity Car Show; Packard Proving Grounds; 586-945-6305, www.shelbylionsclub.org

July 25 Centerline: All Mopar Car Show & Swap Meet; Centerline Parts Depot

July 25 Rochester Hills: Concours d’Elegance; Meadow Brook Hall; www.meadowbookconcours.org

July 30 Chelsea: Summerfest Car Show; Ron, 734-663-9317

July 31 Highland: Hot Summer Nights Car/ Truck Show; open to all makes, models, years; 3:30 pm registration, 9 pm awards; 40-foot movie screen to show Smokey & the Bandit at dark; Lafontaine Pontiac-Buick-GMC-Cadillac; www.motorcitypoci.com or www.thefamilydeal.com

August 1 Clinton Twp: Gratiot Cruise; noon-6; www.clintongrationcruise.com

Happenings Around Town:

Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

Joe Louis Arena: 313-983-6606

Fox Theatre: 313-471-6611

Cobo Arena: 313-983-6616

The Palace: 248-377-0100; www.palacenet.com

Max M. Fisher Music Center: 313-576-5111;

www.detroitsymphony.com

Masonic Temple: 313-832-2232; www.masonicdetroit.com

Detroit Opera House: 313-237-SING; www.motopera.org

June 30 - Westland Summer Festival;

July 4 734-335-7943

July 1 American Idol Live! The Palace; T.M.

July 1 HiredMYway.com Job Fair; Rock Financial Showplace Ballroom; 248-348-5600, www.rockfinancialshowplace.com

July 2 Smokey Robinson; Detroit Opera House; T.M.

July 2 Grand Finale; Vision Nightclub, Pontiac; T.M.

July 2 DJ Jazzy Jeff; V Nightclub at MGM Grand Detroit; T.M.

July 2 Paradime & the Alchemist featuring DJ Amf; Flat 151, Detroit; T.M.

July 2 Mos Scocious; iLounge inside of Clutch Cargo’s, Pontiac; T.M.

July 2-5 Stars & Stripes Festival in downtown Mount Clemens; free; concert tickets for the below shows available at T.M.

July 2 The Rockets / John Waite; 4 pm

July 3 Vince Neil; 3 pm

July 4 John Michael Montgomery /

Warrant; 3 pm

July 5 Jason Derulo / Vito Polizzi; noon

July 5 Independence Day Parade & Park Activities; Oak Park; 248-691-7555

July 5-6 The Devil Wears Prada; The Shelter, Detroit; T.M.

July 6-9 Your Move! Chess Camps; 3 different instruction sessions with advance camps on July 26-29 and August 23-26; costs vary depending on the number of children and the number of camps attending; Macomb Christian Church, 13845 22 Mile, Shelby Twp; Scott, 586-739-0056, itsyourmove@wowway.com

July 7 Family Fun Night; 6-8 pm; “hobo dinner”, bounce house, etc; bring a fruit dish or dessert to pass; American Lutheran Church, 38795 Mulberry, Clinton Twp; 586-463-2664

July 7-10 Wyandotte Street Art Fair; 734-324-4505

July 8-11 Uncle Sam Jam, Woodhaven; show concert tickets available at T.M.

July 9 Eddie Money; 3 pm

July 10 Confederate Railroad; 3 pm

July 8-11 Marine City Music & Art Festival; 810-765-4501

July 9-11 American Polish Century Club Festival & Craft Show; 14 Mile & Maple Lane, Sterling Heights; game zone, beer tent, live music, etc; 586-731-2866 or www.AmericanPolishFestival.com

July 9-11 Plymouth’s Art in the Park; 734-454-1314

July 9-11 Trenton’s Mid-Summer Festival; 734-675-7302

July 10 Metro Detroit Youth Day; Belle Isle; 586-393-8800

July 10 Green Jelly; New York New York, Chesterfield; T.M.

July 10-11 Warren’s Art in the Park; 586-795-5471

July 12-18 Common Ground Music Festival; Adado Riverfront Park, Lansing; prices vary; 517-267-1502

July 13-18 Oakland County Fair; Davisburg; 248-634-8830

July 14 Free Job Workshop: Marketing Your Transferable Skills; 7-9 pm; open to all; St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 38750 Ryan, Sterling Heights; email: edouardpiche@yahoo.com

July 15-17 Farmington Founders Festival; 248-477-1199

July 15-17 Blue Water Fest/Mackinac Race; Port Huron; 810-987-8687

July 16-17 Quake on the Lake, Waterford; T.M.

July 16 Mark Farner

July 17 Night Ranger

July 17 Simon & Garfunkel; The Palace; CANCELLED

July 17 Flaw; New York New York, Chesterfield; T.M.

July 17-18 Czech & Slovak Festival; Dearborn Heights; 248-539-5117

July 17-18 Gently Used Treasure Sale; St. Matthias Church, 12311 Nineteen Mile, Sterling Heights; 586-731-1300

HAPPENINGS: continued

July 19 Lightning Bolt with Wolf Eyes and Human Eye; Museum of Contemporary Art – Detroit; T.M.

July 21-24 Ann Arbor’s The Original Street Art Fair; 734-994-5260

July 22 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers; The Palace; T.M.

July 23-24 St. Clair River Fest; T.M.

July 23 Candlebox

July 24 Great White

July 23-25 Trenton Rotary “Roar on the River”; 734-576-0266

July 23-25 Metro Jazz Fest; free; Macomb Community College South Campus parking lot, Warren

July 23-25 Yale Bologna Festival; 810-387-9253

July 24-25 Arab & Chaldean Festival; Hart Plaza; free

July 24-25 Old Mille Arts & Crafts; Utica; 586-739-1600

July 30 Vans Warped Tour: Comerica Park Parking Lot; T.M.

July 30 Buzzin Boi, Travon, Keely; Shelter, Detroit; T.M.

July 30 - Antique and Classic Boat Show and Rib

Aug. 1 Fest; Port Huron; fun for the whole family! www.bwacbs.org; Lee Stevens, 810-987-3755

July 30 - Novi Beer, Bands & BBQ; East Parking

Aug. 1 Lot, Rock Financial Showplace; 248-348-5600, www.rockfinancialshowplace.com

July 30 - Orchard Lake Fine Art Show; 248-685-

Aug. 1 3748

July 31 Move in the Park; Dodge Park Concert Area, Sterling Heights; free; movie begins at 9:15 pm; www.sterling-heights.net or 586-446-2700

July 31 - Gun & Knife Show; Rock Financial

August 1 Showplace, Hall B; 248-348-5600

August 1 City of Troy’s Traffic Jam at the Columbia Center hosted by Troy Community Coalition; 10 am – 3 pm; only 1000 raffle tickets for the Chevrolet Camaro 2SS will be sold – drawing to be held on October 28, 2010; Marianne Wiwel, 248-823-5205 or5 Mwiwel2@troy.ki12.mi.us

THEATRE CALENDAR:

Ticketmaster: ticketmaster.com

Fisher Theatre: 313-872-1000; www.fisherdetroit.com

Gem & Century Theatre: 313-963-9800, www.gemtheatre.com

Meadow Brook: 248-377-3300; www.mbtheatre.com

Hillberry Theatre: 313-577-2972, www.hilberry.com

July 23-31 Disney’s The Jungle Book; The Box Theatre, Mt. Clemens; 586-954-2311

DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE – Clarkston; T.M.

July 1 Scorpions wsg Cinderalla

July 2 Steve Miller Band wsg Peter Frampton

July 3 Eric Clapton wsg Roger Daltrey

July 7 Unity Tour: 311 & The Offspring

July 8 Travis Tritt with Dickey Betts

July 10 Santana wsg Steve Winwood

July 14 Chicago and The Doobie Brothers

July 15 Boyz II Men and En Vogue

July 16 Sting w/The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra

July 17 Iron Maiden

July 18 Goo Goo Dolls

July 20 Jack Jackson: To The Sea Tour

July 21 Sarah McLachlan, Kelly Clarkson, etc.

July 22 Huey Lewis & The News

July 23 Limp Bizkit with Ice Cube – CANCELLED

July 23 The Fab Four

July 24 Christina Agulera

July 25 Laserspectacular featuring The Music of Pink Floyd

July 28 John Mayer

July 29 Brooks & Dunn “Last Rodeo” Tour

July 31 Kings of Leon

MEADOW BROOK MUSIC FESTIVAL – Rochester Hills; T.M.

July 1 ABBA the Music

July 2 1964 The Tribute

July 3 Weird Al Yankovic

July 15 Cirque D’Or; 2 pm & 7:30 pm

July 17 Cahal Dunne – CANCELLED

July 17 Demetri Martin (comedian)

July 18 O.A.R. with Citizen Cope

July 22 DSO: Oh What A Night

July 23 DSO: Italian Carnival

July 24 An Evening with Lucille Ball “Thank You for Asking”

July 25 If You Take a Mouse to School; 2 pm, 5:30 pm

July 30 DSO: American Celebration

July 31 DSO: Russian Spectacular

CONCERTS AT CAESARS WINDSOR –

377 Riverside Drive, Windsor; 800-991-7777

July 3 Russell Peters

July 8 Counting Crows

July 15 John Mellencamp

July 23 Ringo Starr & His All Star Band

July 30 Al Green

MACOMB CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - Macomb Community College, 44575 Garfield, Clinton Twp; 586-286-2222, www.MacombCenter.com

July 9-10 Senior Show: A Tribute to Margie Montross; 2 pm; $13/advance, $16/door

July 12-16 Workshop: Drama, grades 1-12

July 26-30 Workshop: Flute; grades 6-12

GIBRALTAR TRADE CENTER

Mt. Clemens: 586-465-6440; Taylor: 734-287-2000

www.gibraltartrade.com

July 2-4 100’s of Stores; Mt. Clemens

July 2-4 100’s of Stores; Taylor

July 9-11 Gun & Knife Show; Taylor

July 10-11 Garage Sale Extravaganza; Mt. Clemens

July 16-18 Gun & Knife / Sports Card Show; Mt. Clemens

July 17-18 USMA Outdoor Car Nationals; Taylor

July 24 Mom 2 Mom One Day Sale; Taylor

July 24-25 USMA Outdoor Car Nationals / 100’s of Stores; Mt. Clemens

7/30 – 8/1 Sports Card Show; Taylor

July 31 Leukemia/Lymphoma “Cattle Ride for the Cure”; Mt. Clemens

SOARING EAGLE CASINO & RESORT – Mt. Pleasant; 800-585-3737, www.soaringeaglecasino.com

July 3 Monster Truck Madness

July 4 The Verve Pipe

July 10 IFC Combat Cage Challenge

July 24 Alan Jackson

July 30 Creed wsg Theory of a Deadman

CHENE PARK AMPHITHEATRE – Chene Park box office, 2600 E. Atwater, Detroit; T.M.

July 2 Motor City Step Show Concert

July 7 Jazz: Pieces of a Dream & Phill Perry

July 9 George Clinton, Cameo

July 14 Jazz: Roy Ayers, Tom Browne & More

July 16 The Whispers and Dramatics

July 21 Mary J. Blige : Dwele

July 28 Jazz: Maysa : Gray Taylor

July 31 Charlie Wilson & Chrisette Michelle

DETROIT ZOO – www.detroitzoo.org

July 7 The Verve Pipe (children’s) Concert; 6:30

July 14 Grievous Angel (Americana) Concert; 6:30

July 15 Summer Zoomance; for ages 21 & over; 6-9 pm; live entertainment; food & beverages available for purchase; $8/person, $5/parking

July 18 Musical Performance by The Gratitude Steel Band; Main Picnic Grove; 2:30-4 pm

July 21 Candy Band (children’s) Concert; 6:30 pm

July 28 Palamazoo (children’s) Concert; 6:30 pm

DOWNTOWN MOUNT CLEMENS – 586-469-4168 or www.downtownmountclemens.com

July 1 Lunchtime Music with Jazz trio Ternion; noon-1:30; Fountain Stage

July 2 The Rod Stewart Tribute starring Danny D; Riverfront; 8 pm; free

July 2-5 Stars & Stripes Festival; downtown; free; www.starsandstripesfest.com, 586-913-1920

July 9 Spyder Turner (classic R&B soul); free; 7:30 pm; Riverfront

July 10 Bizarre Bazaar; every Saturday thru Oct. 2; Roskopp Parking Lot; 8-2; 586-868-3092, www.mountclemensfleamarket.com

July 16 The Vandellas (R&B); 7:30; Riverfront

July 16-17 Summer Arts & Craft Show

July 17 Summer Fun w/carnival games, etc; 10-1; Children’s show at 11; Fountain Stage

July 17 Farmers Market Family Fun Fest; 586-493-7600

July 23 Air Margaritaville; 7:30; Riverfront; free

July 23-31 Disney’s The Jungle Book; The Box Theatre; 586-954-2311

July 30 Elvis Aaron Resley Jr. (tribute to Elvis) and Tommy Vale & The Torpedos (50s, 60s, 70s); 7:30; Riverfront; free

July 31 Farmers Market Dueling Chefs; 7-1; 586-493-7600, www.mountclemensfarmersmarket.com

MARK RIDLEY’S COMEDY CASTLE -

269 E. Fourth, Royal Oak, 248-542-9900, www.comedycastle.com

July 1-3 Lars Callieou w/Steve Sabo

July 8-10 Steve Bills w/Steve Sabo

July 15-17 Heywood Banks w/Crystal P

July 22-24 Geechy Guy w/B.L.A.C.

July 29-31 La Hardy w/Chrissy Burns

ROYAL OAK MUSIC THEATRE – 318 W. Fourth; www.royaloakmusichtheatre.com; 248-399-2980

July 1-2 Modest Mouse

July 11 One Republic wsg Sara Bareilles

July 13 Jonny Lang

July 18 Cool Tour: As I Lay Dying, Underoath, etc

July 23 Boxing IX: Night of Knockouts

July 24 Green Breeze Fashion Show

July 30 Ween

MUSIC IN THE PARK – Dodge Park (Utica & Dodge Park Roads), Sterling Heights; www.sterling-heights.net, 586-446-2700

July 1 Steve King & the Dittilies (oldies)

July 8 Gia Warner (variety)

July 15 50 Amp Fuse (rock)

July 22 The System (Bob Seger Tribute)

July 29 Air Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett-style)

DOWNTOWN LAKE ORION: Denise, 248-693-9742, www.downtownlakeorion.org

Wednesdays: Farmers Market; 2 pm

July 7 Tom Allport Band; 7-9 pm

July 14 The Groove Council (soul, Motown); 7-9 pm

July 17 Run-Bike-Run! Dual-A-Thon to benefit local Rotary programs; 7:30 am; Paint Creek Trail; info, Richard, 248-935-9097; forms: www.LakeOrionRotary.org

July 21 The Troubadours (eclectic Detroit music)

July 28 Lac Le Belle (country & western swing); 7-9

HEALTH EVENTS:

July 5 American Red Cross Blood Drive; 1-7 pm; 17 & older; Best Western Sterling Inn, 34911 Van Dyke; 586-979-1400 ext. 1

July 14 Dinner with a Doc program features Ronald Steward, D.O., discussing “The Management of High Blood Pressure”; free; Crittenton Hospital, 1101 W. University, Rochester; to register: 248-652-5269

July 19 Physical Therapy Seminar; free; 6-7 pm; Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe; to register: 1-800-633-7377; for info: www.beaumonthospitals.com

July 21 Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) Screening; appointments required; Henry Ford Macomb; to register, 800-532-2411

July 24 Physical Therapy Seminar; free: 10-11 am; Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe; to register: 1-800-633-7377; for info: www.beaumonthospitals.com

July 26 Bariatric Surgery Center Overview; 6-7:30 pm; Henry Ford Macomb, Warren Campus; to register, 800-532-2411

July 27 Into to Integrated Manual Therapy; workshop; 6:30-7:30; $30; Henry Ford Macomb; to register, 800-532-2411

July 29 Physical Therapy Seminar; free; 6-7 pm; Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak; register: 1-800-633-7377; info: www.beaumonthospitals.com

July 30 Energize with the basics of Healing Touch, Reiki, and Therapeutic Touch; an into to Chi Kung “breath work”; 9:30 am – 3:30 pm; $30; Henry Ford Macomb; to register, 800-532-2411

July 31 Athletic Screenings for school-age children and athletes; 8-noon; $30 (cash or check only); Sports Rehab Center, Crittenton Medical Plaza, 2251 N. Squirrel, Suite 101, Auburn Hills; for appt: 248-652-5653

STONY CREEK METROPARK – 586-781-4242, www.stonycreek.metroparks.com

July 3 Fireworks over the Lake; 10:10 pm

July 5 Open Disc Golf Tournament – Three Course Challenge; Gladeview Picnic Area; entry fee required

July 9-11 Grand Encampment; 9-4; Oakgrove/Lake View Picnic Areas

July 16 Intrigue in concert at Eastwood Beach; 7:30 pm

July 18 Children’s Day; noon-3 pm; to register: 586-781-9113

July 23 Sun Messengers (variety); Eastwood Beach; 7:30 pm

July 30 Air Margaritaville; Eastwood Beach; 7:30

FUNDRAISERS

July 12 Detroit Sports Broadcasters charity golf outing; 7:30-4:30; golf, continental breakfast, lunch, dinner w/2-hour open bar; $150 or $40/dinner only; Cherry Creek Golf Club, Shelby Twp; 586-558-9103 or Dsbal@yahoo.com

July 19 Fore Kids Golf Tournament; golf, breakfast, lunch, dinner, beer/soda during golf; 2-hour open bar; $150/person, $45/dinner only; Cherry Creek Golf Club, Shelby Twp; 586-254-7700 or toll-free 877-731-4141

July 22 Kiwanis Club of Sterling Heights Charity Golf Outing; 8:30 am; $130/golfer includes three meals, contests, gift packets, etc; Greystone Golf Club (32 Mile & Mound); Larry, 586-582-8072; Sherry, 586-247-4319

July 24 Boat4Vets Best Ball Golf Outing (provides a day on the water for military veterans); Harsens Island; Eric, 810-420-2236 or Linda, 810-650-2261 or e-mail mshawl!@boat4vets.com

July 24 Father Solanus Guild 50^th Anniversary Charity Dinner; 6 pm; $50; Ark of St. Ambrose Parish, 15020 Hampton, Grosse Point Park; 313-579-2100 ext. 169

August 1 Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Evelyn Briddick; 2-7 pm; dinner, coffee, pop, live band; $7/adult, $5/kids under 10; cash bar; Woodhaven Moose Lodge 966, 22951 Van Horn; Cyndi Kehoe, 734-421-8522, cyndilouwho02@aol.com or Shelia Skender 313-999-5676

BLONDIES – Detroit; Ticketmaster

July 3 Mastamind

July 9 Hanzel and Gretyl

July 14 Bullet Boys

July 16 Bailz

July 21 Soilwork

July 24 Q Harper “Hot Summer Luv”

July 28 Lords of Acid / Thrill Kill Kult

July 30 Unter Null

July 31 Kung Fun Vampire

FILLMORE – 2115 Woodward; Detroit; 313-961-5450, T.M., www.livenation.com

July 2 Silversun Pickups

July 3 Deadmau5 (Live)

July 9 Wonder Girls – CANCELLED

July 11 Hole

July 15 The Gaslight Anthem & the Hold Steady

July 16 Sublime with Rome

July 24 93.9 Riverfest with The Avett Brothers

July 31 The Dead Weather

ST. ANDREWS HALL – Detroit; T.M.

July 2 Ro Spit & Monica Blaire

July 9 Scream Like You Mean It Tour featuring

Silverstein

July 17 Goober and the Peas

July 24 The Suicide Machines

July 31 Negative Approach

MAJESTIC CAFÉ – Detroit; Ticketmaster

July 1 Hypernova

July 6 Earl Greyhound

July 8 Dex Romweber Duo

July 9 Dominique Young Unique

July 18 Jack Oblivian & The Tennessee Tearjerkers

MAGIC BAG – 22920 Woodward, Ferndale; 248-544-3030, www.themagicbag.com

July 10 James McMurtry

July 11 Roger Clyne

July 13 Lez Zeppelin

July 15 Sarah Harmer

July 16 Half Light Music

July 17 Natives of the New Dawn

July 23 Louder Than Love

July 31 Laith Al-Saadi

THE EAGLE THEATRE – Pontiac; T.M.

July 15 Our Last Night with the Bled

July 16 Apocalyptica

July 22 Summer BBQ featuring Mayben

July 24 Boombox

July 28 The Maine

July 31 The Secret Handshake

THE MAGIC STICK – 4120 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-9700, www.majesticdetroit.com

July 1 Streetlight Manifesto

July 2 Black Mountain

July 3 UpgraDD with Pnuma Trio; Majestic Theatre

July 8 Kings Go Forth

July 9 We Were Promised Jetpacks

July 13 Islands

July 15 Sleigh Bells

July 17 Liars

July 17 Old 97’s; Majestic Theatre

July 19 Kurt Vile / Real Estate

July 20 Rogue Wave

July 22 Langhorne Slim

July 23 Heartless Bastards

July 24 Scott H. Biram

July 27 Kele

THE HAYLOFT – Mt. Clemens; T.M.

July 1 Young Buck

July 10 Mushroomhead

July 12 Becoming the Archetype

July 16 Kip Winger

July 17 ABK’s Summer Killa Cookout

July 21 Adler’s Appetite

EMERALD THEATRE – Mt. Clemens; T.M.

July 8 The Midwest Take Over

July 22 Solid Rock III

PIKE ROOM @ THE CROFOOT – 1 South Saginaw, Pontiac; 248-858-9333; Ticketmaster

July 2 The Moshpit Massacre

July 3 The Undertone featuring Miz Korona

July 3 Me the Mirror w/After Hours; Vernors Room

July 4 The Official Party of the Year Dress to Impress in Red, White or Blue; Crofoot Ballroom

July 8 The Heavy with the Hounds Below

July 10 Laid In Stone

July 11 Righteous Down Fall

July 13 Wilson with Trophy Scars

July 15 The Birthday Massacre with Raggedy Angry

July 16 Jon Spenser Blues Explosion; Crofoot Ballroom

July 16 Dignan with The King & The Thief; Vernors Room

July 17 Set It Off with Patent Pending & Score 24

July 17 Robyn: All Hearts Tour; Crofoot Ballroom

July 18 Eliara

July 21 Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti

July 22 Current Swell

July 23 Down the Line

July 25 Le Guard

July 26 Weekend FM with Call Us Kings

July 28 Pomegranates

OUTDOOR EVENTS:

July 16-20 Michigan Livestock Expo; MSU Livestock Pavilion; Ernie, 800-292-2680; Scott, 989-681-2191; www.milivestock.com

August 6 MSU Garden Day – gardeners interested in everything from floral design to using herbs in landscaping can attend 11 gardening workshops sponsored by MSU’s Department of Horticulture; also, many varieties of plants and gardening accessories will be available for purchase; registration costs $85 and includes parking, lunch, 2 keynote addresses and 2 workshops; to register: www.hrt.msu.edu/2010-garden-day

QUOTE –

We seldom stop to think how many people’s lives are entwined with our own. It is a form of selfishness to image that every individual can operate on his own or can pull out of the general stream and not be missed. – Ivy Baker Priest, former U.S. Treasurer (1905-1975)

HAPPENINGS AROUND THE STATE . . . www.michiganfun.com

6/30 – 7/4 Bessemer 4^th of July Bessemer Blast; 800-522-5657

6/30 – 7/5 Lake City Greatest Fourth in the North; 231-839-4969

July 1-3 Bay City Fireworks Festival; 989-892-2264

July 1-4 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival; 269-962-0592

July 1-4 Sand Lake July 4^th Celebration; 616-636-5854

July 1-5 Algonac Pickerel Tournament; 810-794-2881

July 2-3 Fenton Freedom Festival; 810-629-5447

July 2-4 Hesperia 4^th of July Family Funfest; 231-854-1469

July 2-4 Luther Logging Days; 231-797-5640

July 2-4 Sault Ste Marie Tribe & Summer Gathering Pow-Wow; 800-647-2858

July 2-5 DeTour Village Home Town 4^th of July; 906-297-5987

July 3-4 Harrison 4^th of July Festivities; 989-539-6011

July 3-10 Traverse City National Cherry Festival; 800-968-3380

July 4-10 Greenville Montcalm County 4-H Fair; 616-754-7884

July 6-10 Manchester Community Fair; 734-428-8429

July 7-11 Harbor Beach Maritime Festival; 989-479-3363

July 7-12 Parchment Kindleberger Festival of the Performing Arts; 269-349-3785

July 8-10 Elsie Dairy Festival; 989-834-2132

July 8-10 Sault Ste Marie Veterans Motorcycle Rally; 800-647-2858

July 8-11 Aurburn Cornfest; 989-662-4001

July 8-11 St. Helen National Bluegill Festival’ 989-389-7030

July 9-11 Bay City Stars & Stripes Summer Sports Spectacular; 989-671-2248

July 9-11 Blissfield River Raisin Festival; 517-467-5992

July 10-11 Marshall Welcome to My Garden Tour; 269-781-5434

Turkeyville Arts & Crafts; 800-228-4315

July 10-11 St. Joseph Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff; 269-983-0271

July 10-18 Chesaning Showboat; 989-845-3055

July 12-17 Gladwin County Fair; 989-426-2311

July 13-17 Gaylord Aplenfest; 800-345-8621

July 13-18 Indian River Summerfest; 800-394-8310

July 14-18 Sparta Town & Country Days; 616-291-2875

July 15-18 Bay City Tall Ship Celebration; 888-229-8696

July 15-18 Bronson Polish Festival; 517-369-7334

July 15-18 St. Joseph Venetian Festival; 269-983-7917

July 16-17 Flint Michigan Storytellers Festival; 810-249-2569

July 16-17 Ludington Great Lakes Gospel Sing; 231-873-3459

July 16-17 Paw Paw Paw Paw Days/Classic Car Show; 269-657-5395

July 16-18 Anchorville Family Fun & Perch Festival; 586-725-3051

July 16-18 Columbiaville Columbiaville Days; 810-614-0130

July 16-18 Jackson Hot Air Jubilee; 517-782-1515

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July 15-18 St. Clair Vintage Weekend; 810-329-4294

July 17-18 Alpena Art on the Bay; 989-356-6678

July 17-18 Battle Creek Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire; 269-343-9090

July 18-24 Charlevoix Venetian Festival; 231-547-3872

July 19-24 Hartford Van Buren Youth Fair; 269-674-3213

July 19-24 Marne Berlin Fair; 616-677-1140

July 19-25 Grayling AuSable River Festival; 989-348-2921

July 21-24 Fremont National Baby Food Festival; 800-592-2229

July 21-25 Baldwin Troutarama Incl; 231-745-4688

July 22-24 Sault Ste Marie Kewadin Casinos’ Summer Festival; 800-647-2858

July 22-25 Pegeon Famers’ Festival’ 989-453-7400

July 22-25 Mayville Sunflower Festival; 989-843-6145

July 22-31 Ionia Ionia Free Fair; 616-527-1310

July 23-24 Frankenmuth MI’s Big Country Fest; 989-652-8008

July 23-24 Ypsilanti Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival; 517-327-5004

July 23-25 Comins Bigfoot Bash; 989-826-3169

July 23-25 Jackson Land of Nod Experiment; 248-885-4161

July 24-25 Midland Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival; 989-687-9001

July 25-27 Bay City River Roar; 866-287-7627

July 25-30 Ann Arbor Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Fair; 734-429-3145

July 26-31 Caro Tuscola County Fair; 989-673-2161

July 26-31 Goodells St. Clair County 4-H & Youth Fair; 810-364-9100

July 26-31 Hale Iosco County Fair; 989-756-3538

July 26-31 Holland Ottawa County Fair; 616-399-4904

July 27-31 Chesaning Saginaw County Fair; 989-845-2143

July 27-31 Ludington Western Michigan Fair; 231-843-8563

July 27-31 Muskegon Muskegon County Fiar; 231-865-3645

July 29-31 Chelsea Sounds & Sights Festival; 734-475-1145

July 29-31 Dowagiac Summer in the City; 269-782-8212

July 31 Colon Hummingbird Festival; 269-432-2626

7/15 – 8/8 Jackson Michigan Shakespeare Festival; 517-998-3673

7/29 – 8/1 Munger Potato Festival; 989-659-3471

7/30 – 8/1 Byron Center Byron Days Festival; 616-217-4104

7/30 – 8/1 Farwell Lumberjack Festival; 989-588-0580

7/31 – 8/1 Marquette Art on the Rocks; 906-249-4328

HAPPY 4^TH OF JULY!