Willow Metropark's Summer Music Series continues next Friday with Boogie Dynamite and The Hits from 5 to 11 p.m. with a break for fireworks near the pool complex at the park in Huron Township.
"Polka Fest" featuring Big Daddy Lackowski and Duane Malinowski will take the stage from 6 to 10 p.m. July 19.
At 6 p.m. July 24, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will perform, and from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 2, Kaleidoscope will play its renditions of Top 40 hits.
All music programs are free, but a vehicle permit is required for entry to the park. Cost is $4 a day or $20 for the year. Call 1-800-477-3182 or 1-734-697-9181 for more information.
Downriver Community Voices present an evening of "Beatles, Folk and Broadway" at 4 p.m. Sunday at Angelica Lutheran Church, 8400 Park Ave., Allen Park.
Music lovers can tap their toes to tunes such as the Beatles' "Yesterday" and "When I'm 64," folk tunes such as "O Danny Boy" and "Down to the River to Pray," and Broadway favorites such as "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "You're the One that I Want."
Admission is $5. Children ages 6 and younger get in free. For tickets or more information, visit www.downrivercommunityvoices.com or call 1-313-575-0642.
The easy-listening sounds of Mike Foran will be in the spotlight at 7 p.m. Sunday as part of the "Concerts on the Commons" at the Macomb Street Commons, Macomb at Meridian, Grosse Ile.
A feature called "Spotlight on Youth" invites young musicians to perform for five minutes at each show.
The free concerts are held Sundays throughout the summer. Bring your own lawn chair.
In celebration of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks' 20th anniversary, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. July 24 at Willow Metropark in Huron Township as part of the "Target Harmony in the Metroparks" series.
DSO resident conductor Thomas Wilkins will lead the orchestra in a variety of light classical and pops music centered on a dance theme.
Concertgoers should bring their own blankets or chairs. Picnic baskets are allowed, but glass containers aren't. Food will be available at concession areas.
The family friendly concerts are free, but require a $4 vehicle entry permit to the park.
Visit www.metroparks.com or call 1-734-697-9181 for more details.
The 23rd annual Michigan State Championship Old-Time Fiddlers Contest will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 4 during the Huron Township Applefest, 37283 Huron River Drive, New Boston.
Contestants will be judged on tempo, intonation, expression and repertoire. There is a $10 entry fee.
First prize earns $300, second prize is $200 and third prize is $100.
Admission is free for the audience. For more information, call Jim McKinney at 1-734-753-8863 or e-mail stringtet@charter.net.
Huron Valley Eagles Aerie 3732, 13636 Telegraph, Flat Rock, presents bluegrass music at 8 p.m. Saturdays.
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.
Rocker Eddie Money highlights the 2008 Homecoming Festival Aug. 1 to 3 at Ford Field in Dearborn.
The "Two Tickets to Paradise" singer will take the main stage at 8 p.m. Aug. 2.
The annual festival also features a slew of other live entertainment, carnival rides, an art fair, food, games, fireworks and historical re-enactments.
Visit www.cityofdearborn.org for more information.
Don't miss out on tickets for the second annual Vet Fest, set for noon July 12 to 1 a.m. July 13 at Bova Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9885, 6440 Hix Road, Westland.
The daylong music festival will feature Arlen, Doc Killian, The Lemon James Band, The Southern Steel Band, Gorilla Sanchez, The Pat Zelenski Project, Sweet Crystal, Cry Eloise, The James Conway Project and The Outlaw Social Club.
A Fender electric guitar, courtesy of Guitar Center in Allen Park, will be raffled. Tickets for the drawing are $5.
A rock-climbing wall, dunk tank and classic car show also will be part of the event.
Vet Fest tickets are $10. All proceeds go to Veterans Haven in Wayne, which provides food, clothing and temporary housing to returning soldiers.
For more information, e-mail michvetfest@yahoo.com or visit www.myspace.com/vetfest.
A new Celtic dance production, The StepCrew, stomps into Meadow Brook Music Festival at 8 p.m. today.
Tickets are $25 and $15 pavilion; $10 lawn. Order tickets at www.palacenet.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets at 1-248-645-6666.
The Steve Miller Band with guest Joe Cocker drops into DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7 p.m. today.
Tickets are $59.50 and $39.50 pavilion and $25 lawn. Purchase tickets at www.palacenet.com or www.livenation.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations. "Superfan" seating also is available.
Charge tickets at 1-248-645-6666.
Legendary R&B groups The Temptations and The Four Tops come together for a return to Motown days at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Tickets are $36.50 pavilion and $10 lawn. Purchase them at www.palacenet.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office, Ticketmaster locations or 1-248-645-6666.
Spend a night with Motor City Madman Ted Nugent at 7:30 p.m. next Friday at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Tickets are $39.50 pavilion and $15 lawn and on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations.
Lawn four-packs are $45. Charge at 1-248-645-6666.
Brooding rockers Coldplay bring their "Viva La Vida" tour to The Palace of Auburn Hills at 7:30 p.m. July 5.
Tickets at $97.50, $77.50 and $49.50 are on sale at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace box office and Ticketmaster locations. Charge at 1-248-645-6666.
Teen heartthrobs The Jonas Brothers will cause some squeals at 7 p.m. July 5 at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Tickets are $67 and $57 pavilion and $32.50 lawn. Purchase tickets at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations.
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