Section E

All summer long

Warm weather events keep fun going
he heat is ofcially on, and so is the Downriver summer fun. Whether you enjoy the spending the day at a festival or exploring trails at one of the metroparks, there are plenty of options for local summer fun. The following calendar highlights much of the entertainment and amusement, from festivals and fireworks to concerts and carnivals, offered in July throughout the News-Heralds coverage area. Also included are highlights of the major events in August and September. Look for more detailed calendars on the last Sundays in July and August. For more information on a particular event, check the papers weekly listings or contact the city or organization holding the event. To list an event in an upcoming calendar, email information to Andrea Blum at ablum@heritage. com.

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Sunday, June 24, 2012
June 30 Fireworks; dusk; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; www.metroparks.com. June 30 Salute to America fireworks; music by Detroit Symphony Orchestra; Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd.; Dearborn.

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July

July 1 Concert on the Commons; Barry Van Engelen; 7 p.m.; corner of Macomb and Meridian, Grosse Ile; www.grosseile.com. July 1 Salute to America fireworks; music by Detroit Symphony Orchestra; Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd.; Dearborn. July 2 Gibraltar Explorer Post 1924s Track N Trail 5K Fun Run; 10 a.m.; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; 1-734-6711466. July 3-4 Salute to America fireworks; music by Detroit Symphony Orchestra; Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd.; Dearborn. June July 4 Red, White and Blues; entertainment by the Amazing June 24 Pie and ice cream Wahoo Brothers and Ian Stewart; social; noon to 5 p.m.; Wyandotte Taylor Conservatory, 22314 North Historical Museum, 2610 Biddle Line Road; www.taylorconservaAve.; 1-734-324-7284. June 24 Concert on the tory.org. Commons; Peter Kopera & Trio; July 4 Fireworks; dusk; 7 p.m.; corner of Macomb and music by the Downriver Community Band, 8 p.m.; Rotary Meridian, Grosse Ile; www.grosPark, Trenton. seile.com. July 4 -Independence Day June 26-27 Hiking Adventure Camp; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; parade; 10 a.m.; downtown Oakwoods Metropark, Huron Wyandotte. Township; 1-734-782-3956 or www. July 4 Fourth of July metroparks.com. parade; 10 a.m.; fireworks, 10 p.m.; Gibraltar City Hall, 29450 Munro; June 27 Classic car show; 1-734-671-1466. 5:30 to 9 p.m.; downtown Allen July 4 Fireworks; 10 p.m.; Park; 1-313-928-0940. music by Hidden Agenda and June 27 Music in the Park; Devin Scillian and Arizona Son; the Rick Lieder Band, 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 to 9 p.m.; Memorial Park, Willow Metropark, New Boston; London and Fort streets, Lincoln 1-734-697-9181. Park; www.lincolnpark.govoffice. July 4- Classic Car Night; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Southgate Shopping com. Center, Eureka and Trenton roads; June 27 Summer Concert 1-734-258-7770. Series in the Garden; Jerry July 5 Music in the Park; McKenzies Just Jazz; 5 to 8 p.m.; Taylor Conservatory, 22314 North Detroit Brass Society; 7:30 to 9 Line Road; 1-888-383-4108 or www. p.m.; Memorial Park, London and taylorconservatory.org. Fort streets, Lincoln Park; www. June 27 Classic Car Night; lincolnpark.govoffice.com. July 6 Gazsa Band, an eve5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Southgate ning of Hungarian folk music Shopping Center, Eureka and and dance; 7:30 p.m.; Hungarian Trenton roads; 1-734-258-7770. June 27 Outdoor Movies American Cultural Center, 26257 Goddard Road, Taylor; 1-734-709in the Park; movie TBD; dusk; Trenton Cultural Center, 2427 West 7549. July 8 Concert on the Road. Commons; Doug Henry and Ken June 27-July 1 Taylor Perlick; 7 p.m.; corner of Macomb Heritage Days; Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road; www.taylorher- and Meridian, Grosse Ile; www. itagedays.com. grosseile.com. June 28 Grosse Ile Riverfront July 10-12 Native American Concert Series; Magic Bus; 7 p.m.; Adventures Camp; 10 a.m. to 2 Waters Edge, 25215 West River p.m.; Oakwoods Metropark, Huron Road; 1-734-675-2364. Township; 1-734-782-3956 or www. June 28 Music in the Park; metroparks.com. Mood Swing; 7:30 to 9 p.m.; July 10 Southgate Concerts Memorial Park, London and Fort in the Park; 7 to 9 p.m.; Davy and streets, Lincoln Park; www.lincol- the Diplomats; Southgate City Hall gazebo, 144000 Dix-Toledo Road; npark.govoffice.com. www.southgatemi.org. June 29 After 5: Art, Music July 11 Summer Discovery & Performance; downtown Wyandotte; www.wyandotte.net. Cruises; Eco-Art, 10 a.m.; River June 30 Cruisin Downriver, DeTroit Island History, 6 p.m.; 10 a.m. to dark; Fort Street, Eagles Eye Nature, 2 p.m.; Lake between Outer Drive and Sibley Erie Metropark, Brownstown Road; www.cruisindownriver. Township; www.discoverycruises. org or 1-734-379-5020. com.

July 11 Summer Concert Series in the Garden; Sinatra Salute with Kevin Sands; 5 to 8 p.m.; Taylor Conservatory, 22314 North Line Road; 1-888-383-4108 or www.taylorconservatory.org. July 11 Classic Car Night; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Southgate Shopping Center, Eureka and Trenton roads; 1-734-258-7770. July 11-14 Wyandotte Street Art Fair; Biddle Avenue;www. wyandottestreetartfair.org. July 12 -Grosse Ile Riverfront Concert Series; Kevin and Glen Levens; 7 p.m.; Waters Edge, 25215 West River Road; 1-734675-2364. July 12 Music in the Park; Dr. Dixie and the Good Time Band; 7:30 to 9 p.m.; Memorial Park, London and Fort streets, Lincoln Park; www.lincolnpark.govoffice. com. July 12 Summer Discovery Cruise; Eagles Eye Nature; 2 p.m.; Echoes of 1812, 10 a.m.; Strait Talk Island History, 6 p.m.; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; www.discoverycruises. org or 1-734-379-5020. July 13 Summer Discovery Cruise; Shipwreck at Sugar, 10 a.m.; Wind, Waves & Weather, 2 p.m.; Echoes of 1812, 6 p.m.; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; www.discoverycruises. org or 1-734-379-5020. July 13 Outdoor Family Movie Night; dusk; Willow United Methodist Church, 36925 Willow Road, New Boston; 1-734-654-9020. July 13-15 Uncle Sam Jam; Civic Center Park, Hall and West roads, Woodhaven; www.unclesamjamfest.com. July 13-15 Trenton MidSummer Festival; West Jefferson Avenue and West Road; www.trentonmid-summer.com. July 14 Goodnight, Marsh!; 7 p.m.; Grosse Ile Nature & Land Convervancy, East River Road, 1/2 mile south of Groh Road; 1-734-6247993 or edu-cate@ginlc.org. July 14 Summer Discovery Cruise; Eagles Eye Nature; 10 a.m.; Whiskey River, 2 p.m.; Bob-Lo Island History, 6 p.m.; Night Watch, 9 p.m.; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; www.discoverycruises. org or 1-734-379-5020. July 15 Summer Discovery Cruise; Big River Meander, 10 a.m.; Detroit River Revival, 6 p.m.; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; www.discoverycruises. org or 1-734-379-5020. July 15 New Boston Outdoor Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 37236 Huron River Drive; 1-734-753-3447. July 15 Kids Day; noon to 4 p.m.; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; www. metroparks.com. July 15 Concert on the Commons; Picks and Bow; 7 p.m.; corner of Macomb and Meridian, Grosse Ile; www.grosseile.com. July 16 Summer Discovery Cruise; Eagles Eye Nature; 10

a.m.; All Aboard Kids, 2 p.m.; Livingstone Channel Centennial, 6 p.m.; Night Watch, 9 p.m.; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; www.discoverycruises. org or 1-734-379-5020. July 17 Summer Discovery Cruise; Aliens Among Us, 10 a.m.; All Aboard Kids, 2 p.m.; Eagles Eye Nature; 6 p.m.; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; www.discoverycruises. org or 1-734-379-5020. July 18-19 Insect Adventure Camp; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Oakwoods Metropark, Huron Township; 1734-782-3956 or www.metroparks. com. July 18 Summer Discovery Cruise; ROV Adventures, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; River DeTroit Island History; 6 p.m.; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; www.discoverycruises. org or 1-734-379-5020. July 18 Summer Concert Series in the Garden; Rare Standard; 5 to 8 p.m.; Taylor Conservatory, 22314 North Line Road; 1-888-383-4108 or www.taylorconservatory.org. July 18 Classic Car Night; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Southgate Shopping Center, Eureka and Trenton roads; 1-734-258-7770. July 19 Lemonade & Shade Concert Series; 3:30 p.m.; Zippity 2 Dad; Trenton Cultural Center, 2427 West Road.

July 19 Music in the Park; Waco; 7:30 to 9 p.m.; Memorial Park, London and Fort streets, Lincoln Park; www.lincolnpark.govoffice. com. July 19 Trenton Outdoor Coffeehouse Series; Katie Kurliko & Family; 7 p.m.; Trenton Cultural Center, 2427 West Road. July 19 Summer Discovery Cruise; Great Lakes Sci-ence for Teachers, 10 a.m.; Whiskey River, 6 p.m.; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; www.discoverycruises.org or 1-734-379-5020. July 20 Third Friday; Kida-palooza; downtown Wyandotte; www.wyandotte.net. July 20 Summer Discovery Cruise; Livingstone Channel Centennial, 10 a.m.; Shipwreck at Sugar, 2 p.m.; Echoes of 1812, 6 p.m.; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; www.discoverycruises.org or 1-734-379-5020. July 21 World War II Victory Day Rally; 7 p.m.; Yack Arena, 3131 Third St., Wyandotte; www.wyandotte.net. July 21 Bat Festival; 6 p.m.; Oakwoods Metropark, Huron Township; www.metroparks.com. July 21 Summer Discovery Cruise; Big River Meander, 10 a.m.; Eagles Eye Na-ture; 6 p.m.; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown
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Sightseeing tour showcases history

See one of the Great Lakes, a national park, an international wildlife refuge, a naval air station where a former president once trained and a historic home that belonged to one of the nations most controversial military leaders all in one day. The new Southeast Michigan Sightseeing Tour features those sites and more when it kicks off at 12:30 p.m. today from the Hometown History Tours office, 150 Maple, Wyandotte. The tour showcases the rich history, abundant natural resources and numerous recreational opportunities found on Grosse Ile and in the communities spanning the Old Hull Highway from Wyandotte to Monroe. The narrated tour follows the twists and turns of the Detroit and Raisin rivers and recounts the parts those important waterways played in the regions development. People will be amazed by the interesting social, military and industrial history which occurred here, said Karin Risko, Hometown History Tours founder and tour guide. In addition to history, we show off our unique natural resources and new greenway developments, which include biking and hiking trails, as well as wetlands and one of the best spots in eastern North America to see the autumn migration of more than two dozen species of raptors such as eagles, kites, falcons, owls and vultures. The tour runs from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. and includes a short break in Monroe. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children and can be purchased online at www.hometownhistorytours.com or by calling 1-734-642-5712. Advance sales are recommended as motor coach seating is limited. Two additional tours are scheduled for July 22 and August 19. The Southeast Michigan Sightseeing Tour was developed in part with a grant from Downriver Linked Greenways and Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

Just Jazz to perform at concert series

Nationally acclaimed jazz musicians Jerry McKenzie and Dave Bennett will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday during the summer concert series at the Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The concert series features a variety of live music, musicians and artwork at the conservatory, 22314 North Line Road. The Just Jazz trio, which includes McKenzie on drums, Terry Lower on the keys and Ray Tini on bass, will feature Bennett on the clarinet as a special attraction. McKenzie is a well-known jazz drummer in the Detroit area and worked with the Stan Kenton Orchestra for many years. While playing with the Kenton Orchestra, he recorded several albums on Capital Records, including the Grammy Award-winning Kentons West Side Story and Adventures in Jazz. He continues to keep the Kenton sound alive by performing at a number of tribute concerts. McKenzie also has performed with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michele LeGrand, Jack Brokensha, Rosemary Clooney and Mel Torme, as well as the Johnny Trudel Orchestra, the Emil Moro Big Band, the Brookside Jazz Ensemble and the Jimmy Wilkins Big Band, among others. Currently, he plays with his Just Jazz trio Thursday nights at Nikolas in Southfield. He recently recorded two new CDs and continues to appear with big bands such as the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. Upcoming concerts include: July 4 - Red, White & Blues with the Amazing Wahoo Brothers (A special Fourth of July engagement with $15 tickets) July 11 - Sinatra Salute with Kevin Sands, featuring Jerry McKenzie on drums July 18 - Rare Standard modern progressive jazz July 25 - Randy Napoleon, a jazz guitarist currently touring with Freddy Cole Aug. 1 - Penny Wells, contemporary rhythm and blues/jazz vocalist Aug. 8 - The Paul Keller Quartet, featuring Sarah DAngelo Live jazz and blues will be performed from 6 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday. Tickets are $5. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, but outside food and beverages are not allowed. A cash bar will offer food and beverages at 5 p.m. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved indoors to Taylor Lanes, 24800 Eureka Road. Call Erin Dobbins at 1-734-558-3228 or visit www.taylorconservatory.org for more information.