SPORTS

Mar. 11: LaMarr Woodley Homecoming Celebration.  This event includes an autograph session where the former Saginaw High & University of Michigan standout will sign one per person. Held from 2:30-4:30 PM at the YMCA of Saginaw, 1915 Fordney Street.  A motorcade will transport Woodley and his family to Horizons Conference Center for the Tailgate Party – this banquet includes a buffet dinner and program begins at 6:30 PM and tickets are $35 each. Call Larry Marks at the Saginaw Community Foundation 989-755-0545. 

Mar 12: Saginaw Spirit vs. Owen Sound Attack. 7:11 PM., These two teams will face off at The Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson St., Saginaw, 989-497-7747 or www.saginawspirit.com 

Mar. 12, 19, 28: Eastern Michigan Golden Gloves Boxing-See boxing up close and personal!  Preliminaries are on March 12, Semi-finals on March 19 and Finals on March 28.  Held at the Birch Run Expo Center, N. Beyer Rd., Birch Run.  Times-Doors at 6pm with boxing at 7pm.  For more information please call the Birch Run Expo Center at (989) 624-4665 or at www.birchrunexpos.com.    

Mar 14: Saginaw Spirit vs. Sarnia Sting. 7:11 PM., These two teams will face off at The Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson St., Saginaw, 989-497-7747 or www.saginawspirit.com 

AUDITIONS 

March 7^th @ 3 pm and March 10^th at 7:30 for “Bedroom Justice” at the Hancock Theatre Art Gallery, 417 Hancock 3 Males, 3 young Females, 3 older Females, a Director.   A humorous start goes south as the Everyday Inn staff deals with the incestuous rape of a teen.  www.HancockTheatre.com, 293-7382 

CINEMA 

Mar.8: Happy Go Lucky, Independent Film  - A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her. Tickets $7, $5 students/seniors. 

Mar. 9: “Smothered: The Censorship Struggles on the Smothers Brother Comedy Hour”-Rising dissent, rising censorship on TV in the Viet Nam era.  Bonus Shorts-“The Smothers Brothers Talk with Dr. Benjamin Spock, (10 min.) and also “Joan Baez Uncensored”-A segment killed by the censors and one chopped.  Presented by TCAP FILM SERIES VII: Located at the Zauel Library, Center & Shattuck, Saginaw.  Program begins at 6pm.   

Mar. 16: “China-The 21^st Century”-A Travel & Adventure Film Series presented by the Bay City Noon Optimist Club.  The most amazing personal view of China ever presented in a Travel & Adventure Film!  See the revolutionary positive changes that have just occurred over the past 5 years.  Visit Shanghai to see China’s largest metropolis.  Along with the new, experience ancient China’s Imperial Court’s Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven, The Great Wall of China, and the Terra cotta warriors.  Be one of the last people to see The Three Gorges before it is flooded by The Great Dam project, a future 9^th Wonder of the World!  Narrator: Buddy Hatton-With his professional experiences before the camera, becoming a travelogue producer and lecturer was a natural progression.  Held at the State Theatre in Downtown Bay City.  Film starts at 7pm with a cost of $8 at the door.   

Mar. 20: “Vagabond”-A haunting story about a young drifter who wanders erratically, and how those whom she encounters respond to her.  A powerful, superbly directed film about chance meetings, missed opportunities and the price one must pay for one’s choices.  7:30pm, Room Curtiss 100, SVSU campus.  Call for admission at (989) 964-4015. 

Mar. 22: The Black Balloon. 3 PM. Story of a boy seeking a normal adolescence but his autistic brother thwarts his every opportunity. $5.00 adults, $5 students & seniors. Temple Theatre Independent Film Series.

Mar. 26: “The Lady From Shanghai”-Classic film by Orson Wells.  Show time is 12:45pm, held at the Temple Theatre of Saginaw.  Admission is $7.  For more information please call the Temple at 754-SHOW. 

Mar. 27, 28. 29: “I’ve Loved You So Long”-A beautiful and touching French feature from novelist-turned director Phillppe Claudel about two sister reunited after 15 years apart.  When Juiette comes to Lea’s home and family they are virtual strangers, but gradually secrets unfold.  The sisters develop a relationship and Juliette tries to repair her shattered sense of self.  An extraordinary journey of reconciliation, humor and hope.  France, 2008.  Rated PG-13.  Held at the Grace A. Dow Library, Midland.  Show times are: March 27 & 28 at 7pm; March 29 at 3pm.  Admission is $6 at the door or in advance at the Midland Center for the Arts ticket box.   

Movies Every Friday throughout February at the Castle Museum. 

INFORMATION   

Opportunity Awaits Budding Children’s Authors-The Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principal Association (MEMSPA), recently announced a contest for aspiring children authors-They will pick two winners each year to publish-a chapter book and a picture book, to reach children 3-14 years.  The published winners will be able to offer their books at on a website at www.mackinacisland.com.  Submissions should be sent to the MEMSPA office.  Each entry costs $40 for processing with additional entries per person at $25.  Entries must be sent with check or credit card to MEMSPA, 1980 N. College Road, Mason, MI 48854.  No email entries will be accepted, however entry forms are available at the MEMSPA website at http://www.memspa.org/pdf/MIBookAwardApp2009.pdf.  Entries can be submitted until August 31^st. 2009.  Five finalists will be announced for each category, with one winner for each category receiving a contract to have their book published and released during Michigan Week in May the following year.   

Check out our African-American History Month at www.saginawlibrary.org. 

Power Wheelchairs Available: Three Wishes, Inc.- makes available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at NO COST if the recipient qualifies.  Call 1-800-817-4835 to see if you meet the criteria to qualify. No Deposit or Cost Required. 

Low Cost Spay & Neuter-Join our monthly meetings the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm, located at the Zauel Library, Saginaw.  Friends of the Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization that holds fund-raisers and financially supports the 'extras' at our shelter.  For any information on low cost spay & neuter, please call 799-8434.  Shelter phone number: 797-4500; for adoptions call 797-4504.  

INSTRUCTION/LECTURE

Mar. 7: “So You Want to Start a Band”-A special Youth Seminar.  Open to Ages 12-18.  Seminars include Live Sound, Songwriting, Promotions and Band.  Also included will be Live Performance Tips from seasoned musicians.  Lunch will be provided.  Held from 10am-3pm at Prime Events Center, Washington Street, Bay City.  The cost is FREE!  Capacity is limited to the first 75 people.  All registrants must currently be enrolled in a Tri-County Middle School or High School.   

Mar. 14: Online Genealogy Tools and More!  9:30am-Noon.  Registration is free by you Must register by calling 755-9827.  

Mar. 14: Formal Japanese Tea Ceremony-Held at the Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House, Ezra Rust Drive, Saginaw.  Ceremony begins at 2pm.  Cost is $6 per person.  For more information about the Tea House please call 759-1648.   

Thru Apr. 15: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance-Help with basic income tax returns will be offered by trained volunteers through United Volunteers.  Free assistance including those with a disability, low comes to moderate incomes, limited English proficiency and older taxpayers who file form 1040EZ, form 1040A, or basic form 1040.  Most are by appointment please.  Call the United Way of Saginaw County at 755-0433, Ext. 218 or 203 for an appointment.   

Apr. 16: Emmy Award-Winning Author Juan Williams-Award-winning author of “Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965”, will be making a free presentation at the Temple Theatre, Saginaw, at 7pm.  One of America’s leading journalists & news analyst and senior correspondent at National Public Radio and a regular contributor to Fox News and PBS will visit Saginaw.  For more information please call the Temple Theatre at 754-SHOW.  Free to the public!! 

HAPPENINGS 

Mar. 5: Cheeseburgers In Margaritaville-Come to the Saginaw Art Museum’s tropical paradise.  Sip & sway the night away Jimmy Buffet style.  Enjoy live music, food, beverages and a few new surprises.  For ticket information please call (989) 754-2491. 

Mar. 6: HealthSource ‘Putting the Pieces Together’. Dedication & Community Tours. 11:30 AM. HealthSource Saginaw unveils the latest additions of its building and remodeling project. Areas for long term nursing care residents, the medical rehabilitation center and the new Main Street will open. Tours available following the ceremony until 3 PM that day. Additional tours held Sat. & Sun. Mar 7-8 from 1-4 PM. 

Mar. 7: Bay City Times Women’s Expo-Shop, sample, save!  Entertainment, stage shows, speakers, fashions & special show exclusives.  Held at the Valley Plaza Resort, 5221 Bay City Rd., Midland.  For more information regarding times and cost call Mandy Borsenik at 989-895-3520 or visit www.events@bc-times.com.   

Mar. 9-April 19: Butterflies in Bloom at Dow Gardens. An incredible collection of rare butterflies will be on display at Dow Gardens from Mar 9 – April 19^th from 10 am – 4 PM. Call 989-631-2677 for more information. Watch for a preview in our next edition! 

Mar.12: 34^th Annual Saginaw County Spelling Bee . 4:30PM, Public Libraries of Saginaw and the Saginaw Community Foundation host the spelling bee, taking place at the Temple Theatre in Downtown Saginaw. 

Mar. 13-15: 48^th Annual Builders Home Show-Products and services from 180 exhibitors for remodeling, new homes, lawns & gardens.  Free seminars, free Child ID kits.  Held at the Ryder Center located on the SVSU campus.  Hours: Friday from 3-8pm, Saturday from 10am-8pm, Sunday from Noon-5pm.  Admission is $5 adults and free for those under 18 years.  For more information please call SVSU at (989) 793-1120 or visit www.hbas.org.  

March 14: Connor’s Autism Project Variety Show – 3pm Dinner & After Party 5:30 pm. – Variety Show and Wild, Wild West After Party – Adults will enjoy an authentic western meal and open bar, a kid’s buffet and soda bar will be available, as well as an old-fashioned sundae bar.  At 7pm the DJ and dancing will begin while the 2^nd floor ballroom opens for a kid’s party complete with supervision and kid’s activities.  Admission: $90: 1 adult, 1 child – show and party; $75 – 1 adult – show and party; $20 – 1 child – show and party: $10 – show only. 

Mar. 14-15: Shipshewana on the Road-You will find furniture, handmade crafts, toys, home décor, handmade jewelry, clothing, homemade jams, jellies and cookies!  Also, 14 kt. Gold & sterling silver jewelry and much more!  Held at the Birch Run Expo Center, N. Beyer Rd., Birch Run.  For more information regarding times and admission please call the Expo Center at (989) 624-4665 or visit www.birchrunexpos.com.   

Mar 18: Dog Days Winter Romps- hey dog lovers…your wishes have come true. Bring your dog(s) & enjoy lantern lit play at the Steven A Kirschenbaum Memorial Dog Park at Imereman Memorial Park, Midland Rd. Saginaw from 5-6:30p 

Mar. 18: Fashion Show-Sempliners Bridal Salon presents “Prom Fashions 2009”.  Held at the State Theatre of Bay City, 7:30pm.  Come out to see the latest in prom fashions at this most fashionable event!  Free!   

Thru Mar 19: Snowman Building Contest- When you think the weather is right, go out and build a snowman, snap a picture of it and send along with your name, address, phone number and age of the builder to Saginaw County Parks, 111 S. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI 48602 or www.parks@saginawcounty.com

Don’t forget to include a few words about how where and when you built your snowman.  There will be four categories: Adults & Teens, (13-17), Children 12 & younger.  

Mar. 21: Spring Folk Art & Craft Show-120 Crafters from Michigan will sell rag rugs, seasonal garden items, jewelry, purses, soaps, lotions, floral designs, framed prints and more!  Held from 10am-4pm at the Ryder Center, located on the SVSU campus.  Admission is $2. 

Mar. 21-22: Birch Run Gun & Knife Show-Buy, sell or trade shotguns, rifles, handguns, scopes, knives and much more.  No pre-sale, free parking.  Held at the Birch Run Expo Center, N. Beyer Rd., Birch Run.  For times and more information please call the Expo Center at (989) 624-4665 or visit www.birchrunexpos.com.   

Apr. 5: Wedding Inspirations for the Bride & Groom-Wedding Expo- The largest wedding expo in the Tri-Cities!  The program will be held from 1-4pm at the Horizons Center, State Street, Saginaw.  There will be over 50 booths featuring all your wedding needs: flowers, caterers, cakes, banquet facilities, entertainment, invitations and much more!  Everything that you will need for that Special Day!  Brides can also register for FREE GIFTS!  Cost is $4 per person, (in advance or at the door.  For more info. Please call (989) 799-4122.  

ART

Mar. 13: Natural Inspirations: Art of Eugene Beckham. Runs through May 1^st. Creative Spirit Center, 1517 Bayliss St., Midland. No charge. 8 am – 5 PM Monday – Friday. Paintings, photos, illustrations of butterflies, birds, fish and flowers from the hand of Eugene Beckham.  

Thru Mar. 15: ‘Legacy for a New Generation: The African American Youth Experience in Midland’- Presented by the Midland County Historical Society.  Held at the Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center, 3417 W. Main Street, Midland.  Exhibit hours are Wed. thru Sat. from 10am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm.  Cost included in admission to Heritage Park-$5 adults and $3 for children.  For tickets please call the ticket office at 631-8250  or (800) 523-7649  or go to www.mcfta.org.   

Thru Mar 16: Solid Light:  Works of Tim Drier, Glass Artist- The public is invited to enjoy this one-man show of works in glass.  The artistic works reflect his fascination with the human body and its unparalleled complexity.  Rich with whispers of color, his sculptures and vessels hint at the mystery of rainbows.  His highly developed skills and well-executed designs stimulate in the viewer admiration for the singular harmony of his glass creations and the infinite variety of the organic forms to which they pay homage. Creative Spirit Center, 1517 Bayliss Street, Midland. For more info. C all 989-837-1885 or www.creativespiritcenter.org 

Thru Mar 21: Capture The Moment: Pulitzer Prize Photographs from 1942-2007. $1. Castle Museum, 500 Federal, Saginaw. 989-752-2861 or www.casltemuseum.org. 

Thru May 3: Eugene Beckham: SCALE Models, Reptilian Illustrations-An exhibition of fifteen original ink and watercolor paintings by Midland artist Eugene Beckham, featuring during the exhibition “Lizards and Snakes: ALIVE!” at the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art, located at the Midland Center for the Arts.  Also featured will over 60 live lizards from five continents.  On view through May 3^rd the exhibit introduces visitors to a diversity of squamates, the group that includes legged and legless lizards, including snakes.  The exhibit will showcase live animals and their remarkable adaptations, including projectile tongues, deadly venom, amazing camouflage, and sometimes surprising models of locomotion.       

  Both exhibits are included in the admission: $8 for adults and $5 for children and free for museum members.  Tickets can be purchased at the museum or in advance by calling the ticket office at 631-8250 or 800-523-7649.  For more info. call the box office.   

Thru May 10: Eanger Irving Couse: “A Place in the Sun”-Featured exhibit will include major works by Saginaw native Eanger Irving Couse-Held at the Saginaw Art Museum.  For more information regarding this exhibit please call (989) 754-2491.   

Thru May 29: Nancy Thayer Paintings, Russell Thayer Sculptures: A Unique Partnership- Mon-Sat, 12-5p. FREE. Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, SVSU. 989-964-7125 or www.svsu.edu/mfsm 

THEATER 

Mar 5: James and the Giant Peach-Theatreworks USA. 10a. Temple Theatre, 203 N. Washington Ave., Saginaw.  1-877-754-SHOW or www.templetheatre.com 

Mar. 7-8: Emerald Isles-Enjoy music of the Celtic and Gaelic traditions with The Bijou Orchestra and our friends.  Cairn to Cairn is an acclaimed ensemble from Ann Arbor that features flute, penny whistle and vocals by The Bijou’s own Kelly McDermott joined by guitarist Terry Farmer and bassist Rob Crozier.  Bay City’s Stuart Starkweather is nationally known as an outstanding piper who has won competitions across the country.  The Bijou will perform familiar classics with a Celtic lilt.  Held at the State Theatre, Bay City.  Showtimes are March 7 at 8pm and March 8 at 2pm.  For tickets and information please call the State at 892-4200.   

Mar 19-22: “Mother Goose Is Eaten By Werewolves” –Not your ordinary Mother Goose, this production is hilarious and has a lot of audience participation. Mother Goose is no fool. When real werewolves are discovered in the production, she makes a break for it and it looks like the show is over before it has begun. But WAIT, Four adventurous audience members- a fairy godmother, a witch, a price, and a wolf- save the day by acting out their own versions of “Sleeping Beauty”. Presented by The Peanut Gallery. Midland Center For The Arts, Lecture Room, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland. 800-523-7649 or www.mcfta.org   

Mar. 20-21: “Menopause the Musical”-The Temple Theatre of Saginaw will host this side-splitting show.  Join us for a journey through “The Change”, as we follow the lives of four women, united in their menopausal mayhem.  Show times are Friday, March 20, at 7:30pm, and Saturday , March 21^st at 2pm.  Tickets available now with tickets $26, $32, $38 and $45.  You may purchase tickets thru the Temple Theatre box office or online at www.templetheatre.com. Or by calling (877) 754-SHOW.  A portion of the Benefits will go to the Underground Railroad.    

Mar. 20-22, 27-29: “Smoke on the Mountain”-It’s Saturday night in 1938 as the Sanders Family Singers provide an evening of singing and witnessing in a church.  Held at Pit & Balcony Theatre, Saginaw.  For admission & show times please call 754-6588.   

Mar. 27-29, Apr. 3-5: “Camelot”-Relive the songs, the romance, the music, the drama, the magic and the story of the marriage of England’s King Arthur to Guinevere.  Held on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University.  Show times: Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 3pm.  $15 General Admission and $10 Senior Citizens (60+), and Students.  For more information please call SVSU at (989) 964-4261. 

Mar. 30: American Theatre Arts for Youth presents “Pinocchio”.  Held at the Temple Theatre of Saginaw at 10am.  Please call (800) 523-4540 for more information and tickets.    

Apr. 16^th: Robin Williams-Robin will appear at the Motor City Casino Hotel, Detroit.  Tickets available at all Ticketmaster offices.   

Apr. 18-19: “Over the Top” with Patricia McCarty, violist-The Bijou goes for broke with spectacular orchestral favorites including Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and von Suppe’s  Poet and Peasant Overture.  Soloist, Patricia McCarty, has served as associate principle violist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and will dazzle you with her special “West Side Story” arrangement written for her use as soloist and principal violist of the Boston Pops.  Held at the State Theatre, Bay City.  Show times are: April 18 at 8pm and April 19 at 2pm.  For tickets and more information please call the State at 892-4200.   

Apr. 21-22: “Dora the Explorer Live!”-A Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America will team up for the popular “Dora”, starring the world’s most famous Latina explorer.  Held at the Temple Theatre, Saginaw.  There will be 3 performances with tickets on sale now at the Temple Theatre by calling 754-SHOW. 

Apr 23-26 & May 1-3: “Chicago”- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins. Set in prohibition Chicago, the story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice, and the concept of the “celebrity criminal”.  From the same team that brought you “CATS” in 2007.  Bay City Players:  For more info call 989-893-5555 or www.baycityplayers.com 

Apr. 27-29: “The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee-Six young people learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t’ make you a loser.  This tuneful, offbeat and heartwarming show offers audience members the opportunity, (strictly voluntary), to become part of the action as on-stage spellers.  Held at the Dow Event Center, Saginaw.  Call the Dow Event Center for more information regarding times & cost.   

Apr. 27-29: Riverdance-The thunderous celebration of Irish music, song, and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play three Farewell Performances in Saginaw!  The original International Phenomenon!  Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, you won’t want to miss this show!  Held at the Dow Event Center, Saginaw.  For tickets and more information please call the Dow Event Center at 759-1330 or 759-1771. 

CONCERTS 

Note: all concert tickets available thru Ticketmaster or LiveNation.com* unless otherwise noted. 

Mar. 7: Tribute: Crosby, Stills & Nash, sponsored by the Saginaw Choral Society. Featuring Tim Grefe, Andrew Grefe & Stephan Gaus.  Held at Pit & Balcony, 805 N. Hamilton St., Saginaw. Reserved seating $20.00. For tickets or info call the Choral Society office at 989-753-1812. 

Mar. 6-7: Monster Jam-Held at the Dow Event Center.  Show times are: Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm & 7:30pm.  For more information on this event please call (989) 759-1330. 

Mar. 7-8: Emerald Isles-Enjoy music of the Celtic and Gaelic traditions with the Bijou Orchestra and our friends-Piper Stuart Starkweather & Cairn to Cairn-Enjoy a night of an acclaimed ensemble from Ann Arbor that features flute, penny whistle, and vocals by The Bijou’s own Kelly McDermott joined by guitarist Terry Farmer and bassist Rob Crozier.  Bay City’s Stuart Starkweather is nationally known as an outstanding piper who has won competitions across the country.  The Bijou will perform familiar classics with a Celtic lilt including “The Hebrides” by Felix Mendelssohn and “Molly on the Shore” by Percy Grainger.  Held at the State Theatre, Bay City.  For tickets and more information call 892-4200. 

Mar. 7-22^nd Annual Storytelling Festival featuring Antonio Sacre, Sue Black, Jeff Doyle & More. Celebration of the story at the Ark in Ann Arbor. 316  S> Main St. 761-1451.

Mar. 8: Ian McLagan & the Bump Band. Keyboardist for The Faces (large & Small) at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. 248-564-3030. Doors 8 PM.

Mar 8: Fleetwood Mac- The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills. 

Mar. 8: Temple Theatre Organ Club Concert-Enjoy an organ concert performed on the famous 1927 Barton Organ.  3pm, Temple Theatre of Saginaw.   

Mar. 11: Missy Higgins wsg Justine Nozuka- Royal Oak.  Doors at 6:30pm.  Tickets available at Livenation.com. 

Mar. 13: Kottonmouth Kings with Blaze, Dirtball, Big B. Clutch Cargos, Detroit.  ALL AGES WELCOME!  Doors at 6:30pm.  Tickets are $23.50  in advance at Livenation.com. 

Mar. 14: Celtic Concert featuring The Barra MacNeils-7:30pm, State Theatre, Bay City.  Tickets are $20 per person.  For tickets and more information please call the State Theatre at 892-4200.   

Mar. 14: Old Time Fiddle and Song Concert with Bruce Bauman-2-3pm, held at the Creative Spirit Center, Bayliss  Street, Midland.  Cost is $3 per person-Affordable to families.  For more information please call 837-1885. 

Mar 15: Gordon Lightfoot-Legendary singer-songwriter has packed audiences for over 40 years.  Come out for an evening of artful, unique blend of folk & country and also popular music.   Show time is 7pm.  Tickets start at $35 and held at the Temple Theatre of Saginaw.  Please call the Temple at 754-SHOW for ticket information.   www.templetheatre.com 

Mar. 21: The Eagles ‘Long Road Out of Eden’ Tour. Palace of Auburn Hills.  8 PM. Tickets $80.00 to $500.00. 

Mar. 21: Marcia Allen with Johnny Trudells Big Band-Jazz & Blues Series.  7:30pm, held at the State Theatre of Bay City.  Cost is $20 per person.  For tickets please call the State at 892-2660.   

Mar. 21: A Night of Cool Jazz: Artist in Residence Concert Series with Jeff Hall.  Jazz.   Concert starts at 7:30pm and held in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall, SVSU Campus. For tickets and more information please call (989)964-4261. 

 Mar 21 & 22: Midland Coral Society will perform oratorio for “Voices of Light” The Passion of Joan of Arc. Midland Center for The Arts, Lecture Room, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland. 989-631-5930 ext. 1601 or www.mcfta.org.   

Mar. 24: Valley Wind Quintet Concert-7:30pm, Rhea Miller Recital Hall, SVSU Campus.  For more information about this concert please call SVSU at (989) 964-4261.   

Mar. 26: “Concert for Rotary”-featuring Lee & Molly Newton.  7pm, held at the State Theatre, Bay City.  Cost is $10 per person.  For more information please call The State at 892-2660.

Mar. 28: Best of British, (Music & Beer)-Music features “The Planets”, “Enigma Variations”, “Land of Hope & Glory” and more!  The Guest Conductor will be Darryl One from the Victoria Symphony.  Show time is 8pm, held at the Temple Theatre of Saginaw.  Tickets are $10-$30.  For more information about this special event please call the Temple Theatre at 755-6471.   

Mar. 31: Morriseey. Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor. 

April 2: Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown Unplugged. The Magic Bag, Ferndale. 8 PM. 22920 Woodward. Ave. 248-544-3030. 

Apr. 16: Robin Williams at the Motor City Casino, Detroit. Ticketmaster. 

Apr. 22: Indigo Girls-Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor.  All Ticketmaster.   

May 3: Franz Ferdinand. Clutch Cargos, Detroit. 

May 8:  Fall Out Boy, Cobra Starship, All Time Low, Metro Station-Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center, Ypsilanti.  All Ticketmaster.

  May 9: Leonard Cohen at the Fox Theatre, Detroit. Ticketmaster. 

May 21: Billy Joel & Elton John-Face to Face Tour-The Palace Hills.   

June 21: Robin Trower, Larry McCray and Steep Water. Held at The Prime Center in Bay City. Tickets $30.00 general admission. Doors Open at 6 PM.

*Note-The State Theatre of Detroit is now known as The Fillmore.