The Woodhaven High School Percussion Ensemble will present an eclectic mix of rhythms and sounds in a special concert at 7 p.m. April 10 at the school's auditorium, 24787 Van Horn Road, Flat Rock.
Admission is free, and the concert will feature a special performance by the WHS Competitive Percussion Ensemble. Call 1-734-818-6840 for more information.
"In the Mix," a free music series, will feature The Gratitude Steel Band at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Ray Mix Room at Wayne County Community College District, 21000 North Line Road, Taylor.
This performance was rescheduled after a March 5 date was cancelled due to weather conditions.
The Royal Garden Trio + One will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. April 2.
"In the Mix" is presented by the Downriver Council for the Arts and WCCCD Downriver.
Call the DCA at 1-734-287-6103 for more information about the music series.
The second annual memorial "Gift of Life" polka dance in honor of Lisa Marie Biskup is set for 7 p.m. to midnight April 26 at the Polish Roman Catholic Union hall, 1430 Oak St., Wyandotte.
Featuring music from Lenny Gomulka & His Chicago Push with a special guest appearance by Mitch Biskup, the event will include Polish food, door prizes and a silent auction.
Tickets are $15 for adults. Children ages 13 and younger get in free. Doors open at 6 p.m. and there is a cash bar.
All proceeds go to the Michigan Donor Family Council organ donor foundation.
For more information, call 1-810-588-6266.
Huron Valley Eagles Aerie 3732, 13636 Telegraph, Flat Rock, presents bluegrass music at 8 p.m. Saturdays.
Marion Blue will take the stage at 8 p.m. tomorrow. Tickets are $7.
Children ages 12 and younger get in free with a parent. Call Roy Cobb at 1-313-381-7751 or Dana Cupp Jr. at 1-586-754-6955 for more information.
The Taylor Town Trade Center, 22525 Ecorse Road, presents "The Taylor Town Opry," live music from 2 to 5 p.m. every Friday. The concerts are free. All ages are welcome.
Freddie Ziwich and his International Sound Machine will entertain at the Polka Booster Club of America from 2 to 6 p.m. April 6 at the Msgr. Hunt Knights of Columbus hall, 7080 Garling Drive, Dearborn Heights.
Admission is $12 and includes beer, wine and pop. For tickets call 1-734-422-1901 or 1-313-561-8389.
The Osmond Brothers will celebrate their 50th year in show business with a special visit to the River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe, at 5 and 8 p.m. March 29.
Brothers Wayne, Jay and Jimmy will lend their familiar harmonizing to the night of music and dance.
Tickets are $35, $32 for senior citizens and $18 for students.
Order online at www.riverraisincentre.org or by calling the box office at 1-734-242-7722.
The Motor City Brass Band will celebrate the timeless tradition of musical narrative with "The Plot Thickens," a musical adventure set for 3 p.m. Sunday at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn.
Music from such films as "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" and "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" will be featured.
Soprano Michele Marszalkowski, musical director Craig Strain and musician Mike Schott are among the featured guests
Tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for students and senior citizens. Children ages 12 and younger get in free.
Visit www.mcbb.org or call the box office at 1-313-943-2350 for tickets.
R&B singer Jill Scott strolls into the Fox Theatre on "The Real Thing Tour" at 8 p.m. next Friday.
Tickets are $35, $55, $75 and $150 and on sale now at the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.olympiaentertainment.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-433-1515.
Rockers Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin with special guest Seether are headed to The Palace of Auburn Hills at 6:30 p.m. next Friday.
Canadian rockers Three Days Grace hit the charts with songs such as "Just Like You" and "I Hate Everything About You" in 2003.
Tickets are $35 and on sale now at www.palacenet.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
The smooth sounds of The O'Jays and The Whispers will fill the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m. March 22.
Tickets, $66, $78 and $103, are on sale at the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.olympiaentertainment.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-433-1515.
Pop princess Avril Lavigne adds a dose of angst to The Palace of Auburn Hills at 7 p.m. March 22 with special guests Boys Like Girls.
Tickets, $39.50, are on sale at www.Palacenet. com, The Palace Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations, and can be charged by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Gospel singer Marvin Winans brings a spiritual touch to the Fox Theatre at 7 p.m. March 23 with special guest Tye Tribbett.
The Easter show is part of "Perfecting Weekend" at the Fox, which also features Jill Scott, The O'Jays and The Whispers.
Tickets for Marvin Winans are $51.50, $66.50 and $78. Buy seats at the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.olympiaentertainment.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-433-1515.
Classic rockers Credence Clearwater Revisited will perform at 8 p.m. March 28 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Tickets are $10 general admission and $25 reserved seating. Buy tickets now at The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations and online at www.palacenet.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
More than 30 signature songs from Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, are featured in the national tour of "Ring of Fire," coming to The Palace of Auburn Hills at 4 p.m. March 30.
Tickets, $19.50 and $29.50, are on sale now at The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations and online at www.palace net. com and www.ticketmaster.com. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Special VIP and "Superfan" seating also is available. VIP seating includes a meet-and-greet with the cast and crew after the show.

Guitar wizard Carlos Santana with special guest The Derek Trucks Band will make a stop at The Palace of Auburn Hills April 18.
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Guitar wizard Carlos Santana with special guest The Derek Trucks Band will stop at The Palace of Auburn Hills at 7 p.m. April 18.
Tickets for the "Live Your Light" world tour are $49.50 and $79.50. Buy tickets at The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations and online at www.palacenet.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
"The Rowdy Frynds" tour featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr. moseys into The Palace of Auburn Hills at 7 p.m. April 19.

Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd brings "The Rowdy Frynds" tour featuring Hank Williams Jr. to The Palace of Auburn Hills April 19.
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Tickets, $69.50, $59.50, $39.50 and $25, are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
The Chicago Connection, featuring The Dells, Jerry Butler, The Emotions, The Chi-Lites and The Impressions, stops in at the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m. April 12.
Tickets, $51.50, $66.50 and $78, are on sale at www.olympiaentertainment.com and www.ticketmaster.com, the Joe Louis Arena and Fox Theatre box offices and all Ticketmaster locations. Call 1-248-645-6666 to charge tickets by phone.
Irish music phenom Celtic Woman brings its ethereal sounds to The Palace of Auburn Hills at 8 p.m. April 12.
Tickets, $62.50, $47.50 and $32.50, are on sale at The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations and online at www.palacenet.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Get your classic rock on with Def Leppard, Styx and REO Speedwagon at 7:30 p.m. April 19 at Joe Louis Arena.
Tickets at $35, $55 and $75 are on sale at www.olympiaentertainment.com, the Joe Louis and Fox Theatre box offices and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
R&B sensations Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z will have The Palace of Auburn Hills groovin' at 7:30 p.m. April 25.
Tickets for the "Heart of the City" tour are $49.50, $89.75 and $125.75. Order online at www.palacenet. com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations or call 1-248-645-6666 to charge tickets by phone.
The third annual heavy metal "Gigantour" featuring Megadeth blows the roof off DTE Energy Music Theatre at 5 p.m. May 3.
Tickets are $39.50 pavilion and $20 lawn. Purchase seats at The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations and online at www.palacenet.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Hip-hop hitmaker Kanye West brings his "Glow in the Dark" tour with special guests Rihanna, N.E.R.D. and Lupe Fiasco to The Palace of Auburn Hills at 7 p.m. May 22.
Tickets, $39.50, $59.50 and $79.50, are on sale at The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations and online at www.palacenet.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Special "Superfan" seating is available. Ticket prices include a $1 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan and a $1 donation to the artist's charity of choice.
Country crooner Tim McGraw scoots his boots into DTE Energy Music Theatre with special guests Jason Aldean and Halfway to Hazard at 7:30 p.m. May 22.
Tickets are $32.50 lawn and $62.50 pavilion and on sale now at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Call 1-248-645-6666 to charge tickets by phone.
Rockers Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with special guest Steve Winwood will move the crowd May 31 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Tickets at $99.50 and $55 are on sale now at www.palacenet.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Singer-songwriter James Taylor brings his "Band of Legends" tour to Meadow Brook Music Festival at 8 p.m. June 4.
Tickets are $24.50 lawn, $65 and $45 pavilion. Order online at www.palacenet.com or www.livenation.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Call 1-248-645-6666 to charge tickets by phone.
Fan favorite Rush is poised to bring its "Snakes & Arrows" world tour to Joe Louis Arena at 7:30 p.m. June 10.
Tickets, $42.50, $55.50, $75.50 and $99.50, for the rock spectacle are on sale at www.olympiaentertainment.com and www.ticketmaster.com, the Joe Louis Arena and Fox Theatre box offices and all Ticketmaster locations. Call 1-248-645-6666 to charge tickets by phone.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, along with special guest T Bone Burnett, will bring their Raising Sand tour to the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m. June 17.
Tickets are $35, $59.50 and $79.50. Order online at www.olympiaentertainment.com and www.ticketmaster.com, the Joe Louis Arena and Fox Theatre box offices and all Ticketmaster locations. Call 1-248-645-6666 to charge tickets by phone.
Pop royalty The Police with special guest Elvis Costello and the Imposters will reign at 7:30 p.m. July 26 at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Tickets are $47.50, $97.50 and $232.50, and on sale now at The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations and online at www.palacenet.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
There is a four-ticket limit per person for pavilion seats. Visit www.thepolice.com or www.livenation.com for complete on-sale information.
"Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" rocker Rod Stewart shimmies into DTE Energy Music Theatre with special guest Bryan Adams at 7:30 p.m. August 6.
Lawn seats are $35 and $85; pavilion seats are $150. Tickets are on sale now at www.palacenet.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations or charge by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Titanic songstress Celine Dion's "Taking Chances" tour will visit The Palace of Auburn Hills at 8 p.m. Sept. 26.
Tickets, $49.50, $77.50, $112.50 and $152.50, are on sale now at www.palacenet.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.