Lots of fun things to do this summer!

Kathi, Larry's wife contributed this post for our interns!

1. There is a great In the Park concert series in Shain Park (downtown Birmingham), just a few minutes from AutoCom and free.

Here is the list of concerts this summer:
June 9: Battle of the Bands (locals bands duel)

June 14: The Birmingham Concert Band and Straw Hat Band

June 21: Tally Hall (energetic band based in Ann Arbor and is known for humorous, diverse music). Preceded by Groove, a high energy percussion band using instruments made from everything.

June 28: Polish festival: food and ethnic dance

July 5: Arizona Sun Country western band

July 12: Greek festival: An evening of traditional Greek food, dance and song.

July 20: Jazzfest Kickoff with Alexander Zonjic and Friends

July 26: Motor City Brass band. An evening of Broadway show tunes. Preceded by the BBSO Honors String Orchestra.

July 29 (Sat): Special performance by the Air National Guard Band of the Great Lakes 555th Air Force Band. Preceded by the Gentlemen Songsters Chorus.

Aug. 2: Air Margaritaville. An adventure in paradise with this Jimmy Buffet-style band. Preceded by Lorelei.

August 16: Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise. An all-out vintage car parade and happening on Woodward and throughout Birmingham and Royal Oak.

Aug. 23: African festival. traditional African food and entertainment featuring Mady Kouyate and his Kora music from West Aftrica. Costumed dance by Papa Hanne's West African Dance Ensemble. Preceded by the Art of Motion Dance Company.

Aug 30: Birmingham's own Michael King, with special guest Sonia Lee will perform an evening of eclectic songs from King's new CD.


2. Here are a few other events:
Fine Art Festival
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2006 Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Shain ParkBirmingham, Michigan
For additional information, contact the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce - 248.644.1700 or the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center 248.644.0866.

Village Fair
Date: Saturday, June 03, 2006 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Location: Shain ParkBirmingham, Michigan For additional information contact the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber - 248.644.1700.

Summer in the City - most Friday nights during the summer
Date: Friday, July 07, 2006 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Front Steps of City Hall151 MartinBirmingham, Michigan 48009 Contact the Principal Shopping District for additional information - 248.433.3550.

Band Jam
Date: Friday, July 28, 2006 Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Location: Shain ParkBirmingham, Michigan For additional information contact the Principal Shopping District - 248.433.3550.

3.Some useful links:
Here's a link to an excellent concert series in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan. They have a couple of remaining performances in May and then they start up again in September.
www.ums.org

Here's a link to the International Freedom Festival annual huge fireworks show over the Detroit River.
www.theparade.org/freedomfest

There are lots of concerts, plays, etc at DTE Music Theater, Meadowbrook, etc, popular and classical. Check out the schedules at:
www.palacenet.com

A link to some local activities for the month of May, that may be of interest.
http://detroit.about.com/od/activitiesattractions/p/may2006.htm