There are some great concerts and events in the Detroit area this summer. Here are some of the highlights. Get out and enjoy the summer!
Detroit Jazz on the Plaz Philip A. Hart Plaza – Downtown Detroit Friday, August 12 – Sunday, August 14, 2011 Alex Bugnon, Straight Ahead and many more The 2011 “Jazz On The Plaz” will kick off the most anticipated Smooth Jazz weekend in 2011 and with a variety of music and events that include Art on the River, health information, a business expo, and of course great food. A variety of vendors will also be on hand with products that range from the useful to the unique.
Jazz On The Ave Concert Series in Dearborn Wednesday, July 13 – Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Dearborn City Hall Park (corner of Michigan Avenue at Schaefer 7:00 pm – 9pm Jazz it up as East Downtown Dearborn will again host a signature event on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. The concerts are free of charge and open to the public. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and stake out a good spot for great music in the Park. Plenty of neighborhood restaurants will be open nearby too, so grab yourself some tasty carry-out and make it a picnic dinner before the show! In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will be moved inside the Arab American National Museum located directly across the street from Dearborn City Hall at 13624 Michigan Avenue. Presented by the East Dearborn DDA, WWJ Newsradio 950 and V98.7 Smooth Jazz HD2. www.eastdowntowndearborn.com. July 13: Alexander Zonjic & Friends July 20: Universal Xpression July 27: Lin Rountree August 10: Straight Ahead August 17: Urban Jazz Collection August 24: Alexander Zonjic All Star (s) with special guests to be announced!
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Diana Krall The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor Friday, July 1, 2011 9 pm Canadian jazz sensation, Diana Krall, live on the Colosseum stage. This incredible talent has won three Grammy Awards and eight Juno Awards and has been recognized as one of the best-selling artists of her time, having sold over 15 million albums worldwide. Audiences will be mesmerized by her incredible musicianship and beautiful contralto vocals as she performs her hits such as “Look of Love”, “Love Scenes” and “Just The Way You Are”. Tickets start at $55. Must be 19 years of age or older to attend performances or enter the casino. For more information, www.caesarswindsor.com.
Carrousel By The River Riverfront Festival Plaza – Windsor Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12, 2011 A fusion of cultures featuring world food, world music, world dance and world art. June is a highly anticipated month and engenders excitement as Windsor and region opens up to the Carrousel of the Nations – a wonderful exploration and fusion of world music, dance, art, food and culture.Alexander Zonjic performs on Sunday, June 12th at 6:30pm with Motor City Horns, Lisa McLowry & Jim Peterik. For more information call 519.255.1127 or www.carrouselofnations.ca.
Chene Park Wednesday Night Jazz Series Wednesday, June 8 – Wednesday, August 10, 2011 7:30 pm Once again the Smooth Jazz community connects with Chene Park for a summer filled with great music. This much anticipated summer series reaches out to smooth jazz listeners across the metro Detroit area offering an exciting evening of national jazz entertainment presented at Chene Park, a unique riverside amphitheater beautifully located on the banks of the Detroit River. Tickets are on sale at the Chene Park Box Office, Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 11am-3pm and all Ticketmaster locations. Go to www.cheneparkdetroit.com for details. June 8: Will Downing June 15: Najee & Tim Bowman June 22: Summer Storm featuring Norman Brown and Richard Elliot June 29: Gerald Albright & Hiroshima July 6: Brian Culberston and AWB July 13: Pieces of a Dream and Walter Beasley July 20: Lalah Hathaway with special guest Mike Phillips July 27: Superstars of Jazz Fusion featuring Roy Ayers August 10: Jonathan Butler and Maysa
Java & Jazz Coffee House Concert Series presented by Comerica Bank Detroit Public Library / Main Library on Woodward in Detroit Third Tuesdays at 6pm Celebrating the 11th season of great jazz in the City. Performances are free and open to the public. For more information go to www.detroit.lib.mi.us/events/JavaJazz11.htm. June 21: Maurissa Rose July 19: Obed Succari August 16: Karriem Riggins
Canton Ford Road Color Tour Summer Jazz Concert Series Friday, July 8 – Friday, August 26, 2011 7pm In partnership with Canton DDA and the Canton Chamber of Commerce, Canton Leisure Services is excited to help host the fifth season of the popular “Canton Color Tour” live jazz concert series. These free concerts will take place in the various shopping centers in the color blocks along Canton’s Ford Road. Bring your lawn chair and get ready to sit back and enjoy. In the event of inclement weather, all concerts will be held indoors at Super Bowl, 45100 Ford Road. For more information , www.shopcanton.org. July 8: Shelia Landis & Brazilian Love Affair (New Towne Plaza at Kohl’s) July 15: John E. Lawrence (Centre Village at Kroger) July 22: Kimmie Horne (Home Depot) July 29: Penny Wells (JC Penney) August 5: The Brothers Groove (Super Bowl) August 12: Randy Scott (Sam’s Club) August 19: Thornetta Davis (IKEA) August 26: “RYZ” & Keyboardist Gerard Gibbs (Lowe’s)
Sade & John Legend Palace of Auburn Hills Wednesday, August 3, 2011 7:30 pm www.palacenet.com
30th Annual Flint Jazz Festival Riverbank Park in Downtown Flint Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 7, 2011 Presented by the Greater Flint Arts Council, it’s the best live music you’ll hear all summer and it’s free! For more information, visit www.geneseefun.com or call 810.238-ARTS!
Jazz On The River This two-day free music festival is put on by Wayne County Parks at Elizabeth Park in Trenton. National and local acts are presented with plenty of food available. Full festival lineup being announced in a few weeks. For more information, call 734-261-1990 or visit www.waynecountyparks.org
River Raisin Jazz Festival St. Mary’s Park on the historic River Raisin in Monroe Saturday, August 13 – Sunday, August 14, 2011 Alexander Zonjic with special guest Kenny G This event has been called the fastest growing music festival in the Great Lakes Region where thousands come from all over to catch the free music from national and local acts. The festival has featured “World Class” Jazz performers like Grammy Award Winner Chuck Mangione, Jazz legends Spyro Gyra, Smooth Jazz #1 Artist Peter White, Pieces of a Dream, Nelson Rangell, Stanley Jordan and many more….2011 lineup being announced in the next few weeks. Bring a chair or blanket and have a great time. Put on by Monroe County Tourism Bureau and local sponsors. www.monroeinfo.com.
Aretha Franklin DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan Thursday, August 25, 2011 7:30 pm www.ticketmaster.com
Detroit Jazz Festival Hart Plaza, Downtown Detroit Friday, September 2 – Monday, September 5, 2011 For the 32nd annual celebration, Labor Day weekend, — “We Bring You the World”. The 2011 season will celebrate world influences on jazz and the jazz influence on the world. As is the tradition at the festival, Detroit’s significant jazz legacy will be front and center. The Detroit Jazz Festival is the largest free jazz festival in North America and a major tourist attraction for the City of Detroit, with 23 percent of its audience coming from out of state. It is supported through foundation grants, individual donations, and customized sponsorships for businesses that benefit from exposure to the Detroit Jazz Festival’s large, diverse and educated audience. For more information, visit www.detroitjazzfest.com.
Wyandotte Street Art Fair Wednesday, July 13 – Saturday, July 16, 2011 10am-9pm (Wednesday-Friday), 10am-6pm on Saturday Established in 1961, the Wyandotte Street Art Fair has developed as one of the best and largest art fairs in the State of Michigan. Held annually throughout Wyandotte’s six block Central Business District, the event is now commemorating its Golden Anniversary! Collectively, the Wyandotte Street Art Fair draws more than 200,000 fairgoers from across the nation, making this one of the city’s most greatly anticipated summer events. For more information contact the Special Events Office, 734-324-4502 or info@wyan.org
Ann Arbor Art Fairs Wednesday, July 20 – Saturday, July 23, 2011 10am-9pm (Wednesday-Friday), 10am-6pm on Saturday Four Art Fairs happen concurrently and annually in downtown Ann Arbor. Established in 1960, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is the Original of the now four award-winning Ann Arbor Art Fairs: The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original, The State Street Area Art Fair, The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair and Ann Arbor’s South University Art Fair Hundreds of artists provide the work that attracts over 500,000 attendees from across the nation. Our mission is to increase public knowledge and appreciation for contemporary fine arts and fine crafts by creating opportunities that connect artists, the Ann Arbor community and the general public to their mutual benefit, culminating in a top quality juried street art fair. The Street Art Fair is set on North University Avenue and on the University of Michigan’s Central Campus, amidst elegant architecture and beautifully landscaped pedestrian walkways, including the landmark Burton Carillon Tower. For information log on to www.artfair.org.
Arts, Beats and Eats Friday, September 2 – Monday, September 5, 2011 11am-11pm (Friday-Sunday), 11am-9pm on Monday This two-Oakland County’s Favorite Summer Festival Celebrating Art, Music, Cuisine and Humanity returns September 2-5, 2011. Now in its 14th year, Ford Arts, Beats & Eats Presented by Citizens Bank takes place in Downtown Royal Oak. The festival will offer more than 200 performances on ten stages, a highly ranked Juried Fine Arts Show, local restaurants with some of the finest cuisine in metro Detroit and international, regional and local attractions that will make the city of Royal Oak the premier destination for Labor Day weekend 2011. For information log on to www.artsbeatseats.com.
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