SPORTS

July 17: Saginaw Regatta-See the Saginaw Rowing Club on the Saginaw River and Lake Linton.  FREE!  For more information please visit www.saginawrowingclub.org.

July 24: Ann Arbor Regatta-Saginaw Rowing Club.  Held on the Saginaw River and Lake Linton.  FREE!  For more information please visit www.saginawrowingclub.org.

July 25: Vintage Base Ball Game-See what baseball was like in the nineteenth century when real men played ball with a bare-knuckle style.  Join us to see the brand of base ball that started it all when the bases were 42 paces apart, an out was recorded when one hand was lost, and instead of doing the wave the spectators would yell “Huzzah!” The Bay City Independents will host the Grangers of Rochester Hills, MI, 2pm, Carroll Park, Park & 5^th Street, Bay City.  For more information please visit www.baycitybaseball.com.

AUDITIONS

Aug. 8 & 9: Auditions for “Laughter on the 23^rd Floor- Bay City Players will hold auditions for its upcoming production, “Laughter on the 23^rd Floor”, by Neil Simon.  Audition dates are August 8 & 9 at 7pm.  Auditions will be held at Bay City Players, 1214 Columbus Avenue, in Bay City.  Looking for 2 women to play late 20’s to mid 30’s.  7 men to play mid 20’s to early 50’s.  The Plot: 6 men and 1 woman are all comedy writers for America’s most popular TV star.  They are clever.  They are witty.  They are just plain nuts!  “Laughter on the 23^rd Floor” takes a peek at the likes of Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Larry Gelbart, and Neil Simon.  Those auditioning will be asked to read selections from the script.  Limited scripts are available for check-out from the theatre office Monday-Thursday from 9am-2pm for a $10 refundable deposit.  Please contact the office Monday through Thursday from 9am to 2pm at (989)893-5555.  Performance dates will be September 24-26 and September 30 through October 3.  *Note-This show contains strong adult language.  For more information please visit www.baycityplayers.com.

CINEMA

July 18: “500 Days of Summer”-Part of Old Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival.  This 2009 comedy is rated PG-13.  Located at the corner of Ames and N. Hamilton.  Bring your own chair.  Movies start at dusk.  Musical entertainment prior to movie.  In case of rain, movie will be moved to Monday.  For more information please visit www.lawnchairfilmfestival.com.

July 25: “Departures”-Part of the Old Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival.  This 2009 Drama/Comedy is rated PG-13.  Located at the corner of Ames and N. Hamilton, Saginaw.  Bring your own chair.  Movie starts at dusk.  Musical entertainment prior to movie.  In case of rain, movie will be moved to Monday.  For more information please visit www.lawnchairfilmfestival.com.

Free Movies every 3^rd Friday of the Month. June, July, August & September at Dusk (9 PM) outside. Bridgeport Historical Village, Bridgeport, MI 6190 Dixie Hwy (next to forestation). Bad weather held Old Town Hall at same place.

INFO.

Now thru Labor Day: Free Admission For Military Personnel-The Saginaw Art Museum is participating in the national Blue Star Museums program.  This program is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 600 museums across America.  The Museum is offering free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families now through Labor Day, 2010!  Location is the Saginaw Art Museum located in Saginaw.  For more information please call (989) 754-2491 or visit www.saginawartmuseum.org.

July 6-Sept. 28: Downtown Bay City Farmer’s Market-Open air farmer’s market features Michigan grown fruits and vegetables.  Open Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY from 10am-3:30pm.  Located at the corner of 6^th and Washington Avenue, Bay City.

Now thru Oct. 30: Downtown Saginaw Farmer’s Market-In 2010 the Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market celebrates “100 years and still growing”.  Some of the 100^th year events will include poster contests, barbecues, education, demonstrations, celebrations, food and fun!  Early season market features flowers, bedding plants, and baked goods every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-3pm.  Full Market season begins July 10^th and features a wide variety of local produce, baked goods and related items.  Hours are Saturday, 9am-1pm.  Soup days are on Wednesdays and Fridays in September.  The Market will be closed and Labor Day.  The Downtown Saginaw Farmer’s Market is located at 507 S. Washington at Thompson in Saginaw.  For more information please call (989) 758-2500, ext. 228 or visit www.saginawfarmersmarket.org. 

Dow Gardens of Midland: The Trustees of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, along with the staff of the Dow Gardens, welcome you to 110 acres of Midland’s beauty and heritage.  Five distinct areas to choose from: Stream Walk, the Estate Garden, the Color Garden, Pineside, and the Exploration & Children’s Garden offer unique landscapes and observation opportunities.  New this year-Picnics are welcome!  Bring a snack and enjoy the outdoors!  Hours are now through September 7^th from 9am-8:30pm.  Admission: Annual Admission Card is $10, available at the front entrance.  Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for students and free for ages 5 and under.  Group tours are available.  Call (989) 631-2677 at least 10 days in advance for details or visit www.dowgardens.org. Dow Gardens is located at 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland.  See you at the Gardens! 

The Chippewa Nature Center of Midland County- offers happenings and instructional classes ALL YEAR LONG!  Winter Walks, Sing-A-Longs, Hikes, Bikes, Guided Tours, Instructional Classes, Children’s Programs, Free movie nights….Too Many To List!  For more information on any of the events held at The Chippewa Nature Center please visit www.chippewanaturecenter.org or call (989) 631-0830.  The Nature Center is located at 400 S. Badour Road, Midland. 

INST./LECTURE

July 15: Community Discussion of Roethke’s Teaching Advice and Criticism-7-8:30pm.  $10 includes dessert but registration is required.  Call (989) 928-0430 to register.  The Roethke House is located on Gratiot Road in Saginaw. 

July 15: Medicine Pouches-Friends from the 7^th Generation Program of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe in Mt. Pleasant will teach us how to make a medicine pouch.  Noon, Castle Museum of Saginaw.  For more information please call (989) 752-2861 or visit www.castlemuseum.org.

July 17: Reptile Slither-Creeping and crawling critters, special shows and programs.  10am-3pm.  Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square in Saginaw.  Admission.  For more information please call (989) 759-1408 or visit www.saginawzoo.com.

July 22: German Day-Learn how to make your own German-style pretzels.  Pass the time by playing Chinese Checkers, invented in Germany and not China as commonly thought.  Noon, Castle Museum of Saginaw.  For more information please call 9989) 752-2861 or visit www.castlemuseum.org.  

July 24: Global Gabfest-Aloha!  Bonjour!  Hola!  G’Day!  Shalom!  Learn what these and other words mean with exciting word games!  Admission.  Held at the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum in Saginaw.  For more information such as times please call (989) 399-6626 or visit www.midmicm.org.

July 24-25: Legends of the Saginaw Sail-Learn the fascinating history of the Saginaw River from local historians as the Appledore sails from Downtown Bay City out to the Saginaw Bay.  A hearty lunch is served underway.  Once out in the open water, learn to help the crew set the sails or just relax and enjoy the view.  Schedule is July 24^th from 11am-2pm and June 25^th from 3-6pm.  Cost is $37 Adults, $27 Students and those 5 years and under FREE!  Call for reservations!  Wenonah Park, Bay City.  For more information or to register please call (989) 895-5193 or visit www.baysailbaycity.org.

July 29: Into the Hinterland: “Let’s Go to Gratiot”-Picnic and talk.  Held at the Roethke House, 6pm with talk at 7pm.  $20 includes picnic but reservations required.  For more information or to make a reservation please call (989) 928-0430.  The Roethke House is located at 1805 Gratiot, Saginaw.

HAPPENINGS

July 15: Greet the Tall Ships Luncheon Cruise-Celebrate the arrival of Tall Ships aboard the Islander!  You’ll head toward Saginaw Bay to watch the ships heading into port.  The cost is $35 per person and boarding is at 12:45pm.  For reservations, call Bay City Boat Lines at (989) 893-0251 or visit www.baycityboatlines.com.

July 15: Tall Ship Public Sails-A four hour Parade of Sail on Appledore IV or Appledore V.  Today Only!  Cost is $45 adults and $55 students.  Location is Wenonah Park, Water Street, Bay City.  For reservations please call BaySail at (989) 895-5193. 

July 15: Bubbleman’s Bubbleology-Ron Lloyd, “The Bubbleman” performs bubble magic, creating cube bubbles, double merry-go-round bubbles, smoke filled bubbles, and bubbles inside bubbles.  The Bubbleman also will demonstrate and share his bubble creation secrets with the audience.  FREE!  3pm, Zauel Library, Saginaw.  For more information please call (989) 755-0904 or visit www.saginawlibrary.org.

July 15-18: Tall Ship Celebration-Enjoy the parade of ships as they sail into Bay City.  Visit onboard the ships and enjoy a concert and many other festival events.  Please call for more information at (989) 225-7856 or check their website at www.tallshipcelebration.com.

July 16: Story Time at Dow Gardens-All ages are welcome at Story Time!  Meet at Dow Gardens at 10am.  Admission is $10 for an Annual Admission Card, good throughout the calendar year and is transferable.  The entrance location is 1809 Eastman Avenue in Midland.  For more information please call (989) 631-2677 or (800) 362-4874.  You may also visit them on the web at www.dowgardens.org.

July 16-17: Riverdays-Celebrate Midland’s history!  Downtown Midland.

July 16-18: Tall Ships Celebration Public Sails-Join us aboard the 65’ Appledore V or the 85’ Appledore IV and enjoy the rare opportunity to sail aboard a two-mastered schooner.  Help the crew sail the ship, or relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of sailing on Lake Huron’s Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay during Bay City’s Tall Ships Celebration.  All departures are from downtown Bay City in the heart of the Tall Ships Celebration.  Departure times and price vary, so please call or check the website for details.  For more information please call (989) 895-5193 or visit www.baysailbaycity.org.

July 17: I Scream, You Scream!-All MMCM members get a free ice cream treat.  Ice cream will be available for purchase for all other visitors.  Held at the Mid Michigan Children’ Museum of Saginaw.  For more information please call (989) 399-6626 or visit www.midmicm.org.

July 17: Old Town Motorfest-Hamilton Street in Old Saginaw City.  12-4pm.  Car show and DJ.

July 17: Message from the Marsh: Lee Murdock-Through their music or Michigan historical accounting, these special professional performers will entertain young and old. 7pm.  Please bring your own seating.  Free, but cars must play an entry fee to the park.  Held at Bay City State Recreation Area Visitors Center, 3582 State Park Drive, Bay City.  For more information please call (989) 667-0717. 

July 17: Christmas in July-See a spectacular parade, campsite decorating contest, cookie decorating, crafts and a visit from Santa!  Admission is free but there will be a car fee to enter the park.  Located at Bay City State Recreation Area Campground, 3582 State Park Drive, Bay City.  For more information please call (989) 684-3020.

July 18: Sunday Stroll-Want to hang out with Green Point’s wildlife and recharge in nature?  Try a leisurely walk along Green Point’s trails with Park Ranger Tom Horb.  All ages are welcome!  9:30am, Green Point Nature Center.  For more information please visit www.fws.gov/midwest/shiawassee.com.

July 19-21: Rick Kelly’s Reading is FUN Beach Party-Singalongs, dancealongs, beach balls, a hula hoop and limbo contest all promoting reading and literacy.  Schedule: July 19, 2:30pm, Hoyt Library; July 19, 7pm, Butman Fish Library; July 20, 1pm, Claytor Library; July 20, 4pm, Wickes Library; July 22, 3pm, Zauel Library.  For more information please call (989) 755-0904 or visit www.saginawlibrary.org.

July 20: Children’s Fun Day-Children will have the opportunity to play games, make crafts and collect goodies.  The event is free, parking lot is free and the beach will remain open.  Haithco Recreation Area, Saginaw. 

July 20: Pages in History Book Club-Desert and coffee will be provided.  Free with Museum admission.  Held at the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History at Noon.  For book selection please visit www.castlemuseum.org.

July 21: Once in a Blue Moon-Enjoy garden walks and talks, refreshments and drawings, special events including Nature’s Discovery.  3-7pm.  20% off store wide all day.  Held at Warmbier Farms, 4300 Garfield Road in Auburn.  For more information please call (989) 662-7002 or visit www.warmbierfarms.com.

July 21: The Reece Endeavor Garden-Walk takes place from 2-7pm.  Tour five private gardens and Dow Gardens.  For more information please call (989) 835-9700 or visit www.reeceendeavor.org.

July 21: Dow Corning Young People’s Summer Series-Music, learning, and theatre-it’s entertainment for children and their adults.  Bring a blanket and join in the fun.  Held at Noon.  FREE!  Located at the Friendship Shell in Wenonah Park, Downtown Bay City.  For more information please call (989) 983-0343 or visit www.bayartscouncil.org.

July 22-24: Sidewalk Days-Enjoy great values on clothing, art, jewelry and much more in beautiful Downtown Bay City.  For more information please visit www.downtownbaycity.com.

July 22-24: Mt. Pleasant Arts & Crafts Festival-One amazing weekend featuring arts & crafts, the Midwest Music Fest, Blues Festival, chalk art, the Chair Affair and sidewalk sales.  For more information please visit www.mpstreetfestival.com.

July 24: Michigan’s Antique & Collectible Festival-This month’s festival features the Michigan’s Got Talent competition.  Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland.  For more information please visit www.miantiquefestival.com.

July 24: Birds, Bugs, Butterflies & Blooms-Garden day at the Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square from 10am-3pm.  The Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square is located in Saginaw.  For more information please call (989) 759-1408 or www.saginawzoo.com.

July 24: Moonlight Dinner Sail-Enjoy a special live program presented onboard the Appledore IV by astronomers from the Delta College Planetarium.  View constellations, listen to star legends, learn to navigate by the stars, hear the words of poets, and enjoy the beauty of the night sky under sail.  A 3-course dinner will be catered by Fusion 1 Café.  8pm to Midnight.  Cost is $80 per person.  Meet in Wenonah Park, Bay City.  For more information please call (989) 895-5193 or visit www.baysailbaycity.org.

June 25: Friends of The Onyx Center Fundraiser-5:30pm.  Cost is $35.  For more information or for tickets please email pastorique@yahoo.com.

July 27: Thrifty Tuesdays at the Zoo-Half price admission every Tuesday all summer long.  Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw.  For more information please call (989) 759-1408 or visit www.saginawzoo.com. 

July 27: Ice Cream Zoofari-6pm-9pm.  Make your own all-you-can-eat ice cream sundae.  Ticket price includes Zoo admission, ice cream, train and carousel rides.  Cost is $6 in advance or $8 at the Gate.  Held at the Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square in Saginaw.  For more information please call (89) 759-1408 or visit www.saginawzoo.com.

July 28: Dow Corning Young People’s Summer Series-Music, learning and theatre-it’s entertainment for children and their adults.  Bring a blanket and enjoy the fun!  Event will be held at Noon and is FREE!  Held at the Friendship Shell in Wenonah Park, Downtown Bay City.  For more information please call (989) 893-0343 or visit www.bayartscouncil.org.

July 29-Aug. 1: Munger Potato Festival-Four days of family fun!  Entertainment tent, carnival, Figure 8’s and Demolition Derbies, parade and FREE potatoes!!  Thursday 4pm-close; Friday 1pm-close; Saturday and Sunday Noon-close.  For more information please visit www.mungerpotatofest.com.

Thru Aug. 31: Nurture by Nature-The Saginaw Art Museum is hosting a Garden Photography contest.  For rules and more information call (989) 754-2491 or visit www.saginawartmuseum.org.

Thru Oct. 31: Paint-N-Go-Guests can watch as Bronner’s ornament painters paint names on our exclusive ornaments.  The finished ornaments will be available in one to two hours for pick-up.  Held during store hours.  Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland, 25 Christmas Lane, Frankenmuth.  For more information please contact (989) 652-9931 or visit www.bronners.com.

THEATER

Jul. 16-17: “A Tear for You”-A play by Talata Dorsey.  7pm, Great Lakes Cross Roads, 234 S. Water Street, Saginaw.  A Sojourner Truth Community Theatre production.  For more information please call (989) 392-3303

July 23-24: “Taming of the Shrew”-A play by Bach Dor Shakespears.  8pm for both performances.  Pit & Balcony Theatre, Saginaw.  Admission.  For more information please call (989) 754-6587 or visit www.pitandbalconytheatre.com.  

ART

Castle Museum Opens Plank Road Display-A permanent display of Saginaw’s historic plank road is now open at the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History.  Construction workers discovered what is believed to be pieces of the plank road during a construction project on East Genesee in downtown Saginaw.  The plank road, which is more that 150 years old, was built to give wagons, horses and stagecoaches an easier way to get from Saginaw to Flint, which at that time was a swampy forest.  In addition to the planks, a detailed history on the road is included in the exhibit, which is located in the Museum lobby.  There were more than 200 plank roads built in Michigan, however this road was one of the more difficult because of the terrain.  The Historical Society of Saginaw County is committed to serve the community by telling the continuing story of the people of the Saginaw region through exploration, preservation, and presentation of their historical and cultural heritage.  The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm and on Sundays from 1pm to 4:30pm.  The Castle Museum is located in Saginaw.  For more information please call 752-2861 or visit www.castlemuseum.org. 

June 25: “Anatomy of a Painting” by W. G. Patrick-Objects Are Events follows the creative history of a 125 square foot painting produced by Saginaw artist, W. G. Patrick.  The exhibition begins with 60 sketches, photographs and studies that the artist drew upon and culminates with an expansive view of the final painting.  On view for the very first time in public, “Thoughts Create Form”, (A Team of 12 Capitalists/Creators in front of Mt. Shasta, USA), as the title suggests, reveals twelve innovators in American history, including influential banker J.P. Morgan, automotive pioneer Henry Ford, and leading industrialist Andrew Carnegie, among others.  But there is more to this painting than the historical figures depicted and the historical events that simply happen to it.  The figures, painted in different values of light and shadow, contrast with adjacent figures as a result of metaphysical forces coming together.  “Cities”, painted in perspective, rise out of mathematical fractals.  “Thoughts Create Form” is an on-going experience of scientific processes that merge to create a fresh new art form.  This exhibition will be held at the Saginaw Art Museum in Saginaw.  For more information please call (989) 754-2491 or visit www.saginawartmuseum.org.

Thru Aug. 26: Collected Treasures-The Stories of Saginaw County’s History-This exhibit features over 100 artifacts and explores the breadth and richness of Saginaw’s Heritage, bringing together the expected and unexpected!  Discover the stories behind the paintings.  Held at the Castle Museum of Saginaw.  For more information please call (989) 752-2861 or visit www.castlemuseum.org.

Opening in July: Sally Volkmann-A selection of works.  Sally attends the School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in pursuit of her B.F.A.  Her works will be on display Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm at the Andersen Enrichment Center, Saginaw.  For more information please call (989) 759-1363.   

July 3-Sept. 18: Regional Biennial Juried Sculpture Exhibition-This special juried Sculpture exhibition is free of charge and is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 5pm.  The prospectus announced that the exhibition was open to all living artists working in sculpture and residing within 200 miles of the Museum, and that the work must be entirely original and completed within the last 5 years.  Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, SVSU campus, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, Saginaw.  For more information please call (989) 964-7125 or visit www.marshallfredericks.org.

July 21: 51^st Annual Ann Arbor Art Fair-Ann Arbor is transformed into an open-air art gallery with exceptional art, stage performances, delicious food and fun activities!  Includes motor coach transportation & snacks, lunch on your own.  Cost is $35 members and $55 for non-members. 

Thru July 25: Objects Are Events-Even a seemingly solid and permanent object, such as a painting, is actively happening.  An artist creates it, a museum exhibits it.  The object has a history.  Saginaw artist, W. G. Patrick, presents a painting, Thoughts Create Form, (a team of 12 Capitalists/Creators in front of Mt. Shasta, USA), along with over 60 foundational sketches, photographs, studies, and sculptures in his first exhibition, Objects Are Events.  The exhibit follows the creative history of Patrick’s 125 square foot painting, on view for the very first time in public.  As the title suggests, the work reveals twelve innovators in American history, including J. P. Morgan, Henry Ford, Andrew Carnegie, and Bill Gates.  There is more to this painting than the historical figures depicted.  Thoughts Create Form is an on-going experience of scientific processes that merge to create art.  “My life’s work has generally been about the study, formation, and extension of matter beyond its physical structure.  My work is about what is invisible in and around matter but yet is present to the four other senses.  Painting and sculpting with the sensibility of color with my eyes is what I do.  There are no objects, only relationships,” says Patrick.  Objects Are Events will be shown at the Saginaw Art Museum.  For more information please visit www.saginawartmuseum.org. 

Thru August 14: Selections from the University Collection-Held at Saginaw Valley State University.  For more information please call (989) 964-4159. 

Thru August 21: “Images and Forms”-Rebecca Zeiss and Pamela Hart will exhibit their creations at Northwood Gallery, 102 East Main Street in Midland. 

Thru August 31: Nurture by Nature-Garden Photography Contest.  Held at the Saginaw Art Museum.  The Museum is open Thursday through Sunday.  For more information please call (989) 754-2491 or visit www.saginawartmuseum.org.

Thru August: 100 Years of Boy Scouts in Saginaw County-The exhibit is anchored by a 9-foot tall teepee and includes clothing, badges, tools and a rare video from a Boy Scout camporee at Hoyt Park in the 1930’s.  All Boy Scouts receive free admission to the Museum throughout the course of the exhibit.  Any Boy Scout troop interested in a badge workshop can contact Education Coordinator Heather Thompson at (989) 752-2861, ext. 311.  Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-4:30pm and Sunday from 1-4:30pm.  There is an admission price.  The Castle Museum is located at 500 Federal in Saginaw.  For more information please call the Castle Museum or visit www.castelmuseum.org.

Thru September 10: New Art Exhibit-See new exhibits by artists Doug Thornhill, (Photography), Jim Fives, (Painting), and Sean Gallagher, (Mixed Media-Skateboard).  Held at the Court Street Gallery, Court Street, Saginaw.  For more information please visit www.courtstreetgallery.com.

Thru September 18: Regional Biennial Juried Sculpture Exhibition-Held at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum on the grounds of Saginaw Valley State University.  For more information please call (989) 964-7125 or visit www.marshallfredericks.org.

Thru September 30: “The Gathering”-Photography contest.  Held at the Saginaw Art Museum.  The Museum is open Thursday through Sunday.  For more information on this and other exhibits please call (989) 754-2491. 

CONCERTS 

Jul. 15: One World Island Band-Steel drum, reggae.  7-9pm on the grassy area near the Farmers Market in Midland as part of the Tunes by the Tridge concert series.  Admission is free.  An Artist Market featuring original art is set for 5-9pm. 

Jul. 15: Classic Legacy Band-7:30pm, Andersen Enrichment Center, Saginaw.  This is a free concert in the garden.  Please bring your own chair. 

Jul. 15: Boyz II Men, En Vogue-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston. 

Jul. 15: The Gaslight Anthem with The Whigs & Tim Barry-The Fillmore, Detroit.

Jul. 15: Pirates of Penzance Community Celebration-Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and join the celebration as Bay City’s talented folks have fun with a concert presentation of this favorite operetta from Gilbert & Sullivan.  7pm with gates opening at 5:30pm.  Free, but donation will be greatly appreciated.  Meet at the Friendship Shell in Wenonah Park, Downtown Bay City.  For more information please call (989) 893-0343 or visit www.bayartscouncil.org.

Jul. 16: Pride’s Friday Night Live-Classic Rock will be featured.  5:30pm-9pm.  Free admission!  Please bring your own chair.  Held in Morley Plaza, Saginaw.  For more information please call (989) 753-9168 or visit www.prideinsaginaw.org.

Jul. 16: Friday at the Falls-Bring a lawn chair or blanket, or just pause for a while and enjoy some of the “Best of the Bay” entertainment.  6-7pm, FREE, donations accepted.  Waterfall Park in Downtown Bay City. 

Jul. 16: An Evening with Sting-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Jul. 16: 89X Birthday Bash featuring Sublime, Rome, The Dirty Heads-The Fillmore, Detroit.

Jul. 16: PRIDE Friday Night Live Concert featuring Classic Rock-Morley Plaza, Saginaw.  Concert runs from 5:30-9pm.  Great food and fun from area vendors will be provided.  Free! 

Jul. 16: Friday at the Falls-Bring a lawn chair or blanket, or just pause for a while and enjoy some of the “Best of the Bay” entertainment.  Show starts at 6pm and runs to 7pm.  Free, but donations will be greatly appreciated.  Meet at Waterfall Park in Downtown Bay City.  For more information please call (989) 893-0343 or visit www.bayartscouncil.org.

Jul. 17: Tall Ships Concert featuring Alice Cooper-Celebrate the Tall Ships Festival with the best Rock concert of the weekend!  Alice Cooper will be the entertainment!  Meet at Veterans Park, (west side of the river), in Bay City.  For more information please call (989) 893-0343 or visit www.bayartscouncil.org. 

Jul. 17: Classic Legacy Band of Saginaw-7:30pm, Andersen Enrichment Center, Saginaw.  Free!

Jul. 17: Iron Maiden-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Jul. 17: Classic Legacy Band of Saginaw-7:30pm, Free!  Held at the Andersen Enrichment Center, Saginaw. 

Jul. 17: Goober and the Peas-St. Andrew’s Hall, Detroit.

Jul. 17: Demetri Martin-Comedy Show.  Meadow Brook Music Festival. 

Jul. 18: Saginaw Eddy Concert Band-7pm, Ojibway Island, Saginaw. 

Jul. 18: ABBAGOLD Live-7:30pm.  Held at Palmer Schau Platz in Memorial Park, Park Road, Frankenmuth. 

Jul. 18: Goo Goo Dolls wsg Switchfoot-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston. 

Jul. 18: O.A.R.-Meadow Brook Music Festival. 

Jul. 18: Gospel Sunday-Featuring four to five bands, will play from 1-5pm in Tittabawassee Township Park as part of their Concerts in the Park series.  Free!

Jul. 20: Walt Garbulinski & Original Polka Boys-Tuesdays in the Park will feature a concert every Tuesday during the summer in Pinconning.  7-8pm, FREE!  Doc Letchfiled Park, 200 S. Mable (M-13), Pinconning. 

Jul. 20: Country Reunion Band with Butch Heath- 6-9pm, Roethke Park, Thomas Township. 

Jul. 20: Jack Johnson:To The Sea Tour-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.  

Jul. 21: DJAM-Jazz in the Garden.  7pm, Andersen Enrichment Center and Memorial Rose Garden.  Concerts are free, donations for garden are appreciated.  Please bring a chair.  In case of rain, concerts will be held at Pit & Balcony Community Theatre.  For more information please call (989) 759-1362, ext. 221.

Jul. 21: Wednesdays in the Park-Entertainment TBA.  Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and party under the stars.  7pm, gates open at 5:30pm.  Cost is $8 adults, $3 ages 6-12, 5 and under are free!  Friendship Shell in Wenonah Park, Downtown Bay City.  For entertainment information please call (989) 893-0343 or visit www.bayartscouncil.org. 

Jul. 21: Lilith Tour featuring Sarah McLachlan, Kelly Clarkston, Miranda Lambert, Queen Latifa, La Roux, Kate Nash, Lights and more -DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Jul. 21: Wednesday Lunchtime Concert Series featuring Jody Sasse, country.  You can enjoy music in the dappled shade of the Dow Gardens Birch Grove from Noon-130pm.  Bring a lunch or purchase a boxed lunch from the Dow Gardens gift shop.  Admission to Dow Gardens is just $10 for a 2010 pass.  Daily admission is $5 adults, $1 students, and children 5 and under are free!  Please use the entrance location at 1809 Eastman Avenue in Midland.  For more information please call (889) 631-2677 or (800) 362-4874 or you can visit them on the web at www.dowgardens.org.

Jul. 22: Huey Lewis and the News-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Jul. 22: Resonators-Percussion band.  7-9pm on the grassy area near the Farmers Market in Midland as part of the Tunes by the Tridge concert series.  Admission is free!  An Artist Market featuring original art is set for 5-9pm. 

Jul. 22: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers-The Palace of Auburn Hills.  All Ticketmaster.      

Jul. 23: Limp Bizkit, Snoop Dogg, Foreigner, Styx-DTE Energy Music Theatre. 

Jul. 23: Pride Friday Night Live-Featuring Country music.  5:30-9pm.  Free concert, great food and fun from area vendors.  Morley Plaza, Saginaw.  For more information please contact (989) 753-9161 or visit www.prideinsaginaw.org.

Jul. 23: Friday at the Falls-Bring a lawn chair or blanket, or just pause for a while and enjoy some of the “Best of the Bay” entertainment.  6-7, free, donations accepted.  Waterfall Park in Downtown Bay City.

Jul. 23: The Fab Four-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Jul. 24: 93.9 Riverfest featuring The Avett Brothers wsg Justin Nozuka-the Fillmore, Detroit.  

Jul. 24: The Suicide Machines-St. Andrews Hall, Detroit.

Jul. 24: An Evening with Lucille Ball “Thank You For Asking”-Meadow Brook Music Theatre. 

Jul. 24: Message from the Marsh: Dulcimer Connection-Through their music or Michigan historical accounting, these special professional performers will entertain families young and old.  7pm, bring your own seating.  Free, but cars must pay a fee to enter the park.  Bay City State Recreation Area Visitor Center, 3582 State Park Drive, Bay City. 

Jul. 25: Saginaw Eddy Concert Band-7pm, Ojibway Island, Saginaw. 

Jul. 25: Stayin’ Alive-Tribute to the Bee Gees-7:30pm.  Held at Palmer Schau Platz in Memorial Park, Park Road, Frankenmuth. 

July 27: The Tuesday Morning Bunch Concert. (Traditional) Bridgeport Historical Village, Bridgeport, MI. 6190 Dixie Hwy. In bad weather held in Old Town Hall at same place. The Bridgeport Historical Society offers free concerts at the Historical Society Park on Dixie Hwy, just west of the Bridgeport Fire Station. Concerts run from 7 to 8:30 PM.

Jul. 27: Natalie Merchant-Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor.

Jul. 27: Mary Murphy-Mary will be the featured performer at Tuesdays in the Park, a concert every Tuesday during the summer in Pinconning.  7-8pm, free!  Doc Letchfield Park, 200 S. Mable (M-13), Pinconning.

Jul. 27: CEYX-6-9pm, Roethke Park, Thomas Township. 

Jul. 28: The Saucecats-Jazz in the Garden.  7pm, Andersen Enrichment Center and Memorial Rose Garden.  Concerts are free, donations for garden are appreciated.  Please bring a chair.  In case of rain, concerts will be held at Pit & Balcony Community Theatre.  For more information please call (989) 759-1362, ext. 221. 

Jul. 28: Dow Corning Young People’s Summer Series-Music, learning, and theatre-it’s entertainment for children and their adults.  Bring a blanket and join in the fun!  Noon, free!  Friendship Shell in Wenonah Park, Downtown Bay City. 

Jul. 28: Wednesdays in the Park-Entertainment TBA.  Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and party under the stars.  7pm with gates opening at 5:30pm.  Cost is $8 adults, $3 ages 6-12, 5 and under are free!  Friendship Shell in Wenonah Park, Downtown Bay City.  For entertainment listing please call (989) 893-0343 or visit www.bayartscouncil.org.

Jul. 28: Wednesday Lunchtime Concert Series featuring Scott Tuttle Quartet, a jazz band.  You can enjoy the music in the dappled shade of the Dow Gardens Birch Grove from Noon-1:30pm.  Bring a lunch or purchase a boxed lunch from the Dow Gardens gift shop.  Admission to Dow Gardens is just $10 for a 2010 pass.  Daily admission is $5 adults, $1 students, and children 5 and under are free!  Please use the entrance location at 1809 Eastman Avenue in Midland.  For more information please call (989) 631-2677 or (800) 362-4874 or you can visit them on the web at www.dowgardens.org.

Jul. 28: John Mayer wsg Train-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston. 

Jul. 28: Steel Wheels-5-10pm, Tittabawassee Township Park.  Admission is free! 

Jul. 29: Pride Friday Night Live-Featuring Country music.  5:30-9pm.  Free concert, great food and fun from area vendors.  For more information please contact (989) 753-9168 or visit www.prideinsaginaw.org.

Jul. 29: Brooks & Dunn’s “The Last Rodeo Tour” wsg Gary Allen-DTE Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Jul. 29: The Saucecats-(Zydeco, Mardi Gras) 7-9pm on the grassy area near the Farmers Market in Midland as part of the Tunes by the Tridge concert series.  Admission is free with an Artist Market featuring original art is set for 5-9pm. 

Jul. 29-31: the 32^nd annual Salt River Bluegrass Festival-For more information please visit www.saltriveracres.net.

Jul. 30: Pride’s Friday Night Live-Featuring Latin music.  5:30-9pm.  Free concert, great food and fun from area vendors.  Held in Morley Plaza, Saginaw.  For more information please call (989) 753-9168 or visit www.prideinsaginaw.org.

Jul. 30: 2010 Vans Warped Tour-Comerica Park, Detroit.

Jul. 31: The Dead Weather-The Fillmore, Detroit.

Jul. 31: Kings of Leon-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Aug. 3: Peninsula Rising Concert (Alternative). Bridgeport Historical Village, Bridgeport, MI. 6190 Dixie Hwy (next to firestation). In bad weather held in Old Town Hall at same place. 7:00 – 8:30 PM.

Aug. 3: Carrot Top-Comedy show.  Meadow Brook Music Festival.

Aug. 4: Wednesday Lunchtime Concert Series featuring Ceyx Light, playing 50’s & 60’s tunes.  You can enjoy the music in the dappled shade of the Dow Gardens Birch Grove from Noon-1:30pm.  Bring a lunch or purchase a boxed lunch from the Dow Gardens gift shop.  Admission to Dow Gardens is just $10 for a 2010 pass.  Daily admission is $5 adults, $1 students and children 5 and under are free!  Please use the entrance location at 1809 Eastman Avenue in Midland.  For more information please call (989) 631-2677 or (800) 362-4874 or you can visit visit them on the web at www.dowgardens.org.

Aug. 6: “Mayhem Festival”-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Aug. 8: Michael W. Smith wsg Amy Grant-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Aug. 10: Barenaked Ladies wsg Kris Allen-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Aug. 10: Wednesday Lunchtime Concert Series featuring Muzyka!, folk music.  You can enjoy music in the dappled shade of the Dow Gardens Birch Grove from Noon-1:30pm.  Bring a lunch or purchase a boxed lunch from the Dow Gardens gift ship.  Admission to Dow Gardens is just $10 for a 2010 pass.  Daily admission is $5 adults, $1 students, and children 5 and under are free!  Please use the entrance location at 1809 Eastman Avenue in Midland.  For more information please call (989) 631-2677 or (800) 362-4874 or you can visit them on the web at www.dowgardens.org.

Aug. 11: Kenny G.-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Aug. 13-14: Kid Rock-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Aug. 14: WIOG’s Lizard Fair with IYAZ, Boys Like Girls, Kevin Rudolph, White Tie Affair, Shonetelle-Dow Diamond in Midland.  Local group Finding Clyde of Essexville with open the show.  Tickets go on sale at 10am on Saturday, June 26, and range from $15 for general admission, $25 for floor seats and $35 for VIP floor seats.  A special “Ultimate Fan Package” will be $102.50 and include seats in the first two rows, special giveaways and a chance to meet the artists.  There will be live bands on hand for the on-sale at Dow Diamond and the fan packages, (limited to 50), only are available at the ticket office.  Tickets will be available at the Dow Diamond, www.loons.com or www.wiog.com.

Aug. 15: Justin Bieber, Sean Kingston-The Palace of Auburn Hills.  For tickets call (248) 645-6666.

Aug. 15: Paramore wsg Tegan and Sara-Meadow Brook Music Theatre. 

Aug. 18: Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts-The popular Dow Gardens Wednesday Lunchtime Concert series in Midland’s Dow Gardens will run every Wednesday through August 18.  You can enjoy music by Empty Pockets, (Classic Rock), in the dappled shade of the Dow Gardens Birch Grove from Noon-1:30pm.  Bring a lunch of purchase a boxed lunch from the Dow Gardens gift shop.  This is a wonder way to spend a summer day!  Admission to Dow Gardens is just $10 for a 2010 pass.  Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 students and kids 5 and under are free!  Please us the entrance location at 1809 Eastman Avenue in Midland.  For more information on the concerts please call (989) 631-2677 or (800) 362-4874 or you can visit them on the web at www.dowgardens.org.

Aug. 20: REO Speedwagon wsg Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo-DTE Music Theatre, Clarkston. 

Aug. 22: Rihanna wsg Ke$ha-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Aug. 23: Green Day-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Aug. 26: David Gray wsg Ray LaMontagne-Meadow Brook Music Theatre. 

Aug. 28: Anita Baker-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Aug. 29: Summer Dance Party with Paul Revere & the Raiders, and Rod Stewart, Rob Orbison and Cher tribute bands.  Soaring Eagle Casino.  For tickets call (800) 585-3737.

Sept. 5: Ted Nugent-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Sept. 4: Lady Gaga-The Palace of Auburn Hills, Pontiac.  All Ticketmaster.

Sept. 11: Kiss-DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston.

Sept. 25: Roseanne Cash-University of Michigan’s Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor.  For tickets visit www.ums-org.

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