| Thursday, August 7, 2008 |
| Events August 8 - 14, 2008 |
August 7 - 10
Monroe, MI: Start the weekend early with the 3rd Annual River Raisin Jazz Series at the downtown Monroe Restaurants and Cafes. This is the last night of the popular FREE jazz series that runs every other Thursday until the 7th Annual River Raisin Jazz Festival on August 8, 9 & 10. The River Raisin Jazz Festival is quickly becoming one of the biggest jazz festivals in the Great Lakes region. This FREE festival attracts some of the best and brightest names in jazz. The festival kicks off Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Loranger Square Pavilion. Saturday and Sunday the festivities kick off at noon at St. Mary's Park and the last band hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. Call 800-252-3011 or check out Monroe Info for details.
August 8 - 10
Sterling Heights, MI: Do you have the luck of the Irish? Come out to the Irish Festival at Freedom Hill! Enjoy traditional food, music and Irish dancers. Admission is FREE and parking is just $6. Freedom Hill is located at 15000 Sixteen Mile RD in Sterling Heights. Friday 6 - 11 p.m., Saturday noon - 11 p.m. and Sunday noon - 8 p.m. Visit Detroit Irish for details.
August 9 & 10
Monroe, MI: While you are enjoying the sounds of jazz at the 7th Annual River Raisin Jazz Festival why not take a break and check out some great local artists? The 5th Annual Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair is just seconds away. Over 50 artists will be on display as well as special deals from local merchants. There is also a children's area available. Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday noon - 6 p.m.. Click the link for details.
August 9
Troy, MI: Experience a night of "Music, Movies and Moonlight" in Troy. Join the Troy Community Coalition and Flagstar Bank for a performance by Troy native Tom Butwin followed by a big screen showing of "The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer". Music will begin at 7 p.m. and the film begins at dusk. Concessions sales will benefit the Troy Community Coalition. The event will be held at Boulan Park and admission is FREE. Call 248-524-1147 for details.
It's Parent's Night Out at Troy Community Center! Kids ages 7 - 12 will enjoy pizza, crafts, games and swimming while parents enjoy an evening out. The event is 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. and costs $15 per child. The adult to child ratio is 1:8 and 30 spots are available. To register call 248-524-3484 (Activity #126880A).
Royal Oak, MI: Come out for a day of local artists, musicians, entertainers and food. There is plenty to see and do for the entire family at the Royal Oak Country Fair and Corn Roast! The Fair is open from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Prices vary and all proceeds benefit improvements to the Farmers Market and the Royal Oak Historical Museum. Contact the Farmers Market for information.
August 10
Royal Oak, MI: Enjoy an evening of theater in the park with Water Works Theatre Company's Romeo & Juliet. Admission is $20 for adults, but kids under 18 are FREE on Sunday thanks to a grant from Target. (limit 2 kids tickets per paying adult) Performances are held at Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park, located on 13 Mile Road between Main and Crooks. This is the last weekend for Romeo & Juliet so don't miss it. Please visit Water Works Theatre for information.
August 14
Royal Oak, MI: Enjoy the sounds of Scoot Magoo at the Royal Oak Public Library. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and grab a piece of lawn for this FREE show. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Visit the official website for details. This is a rain or shine event.Labels: events |
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I live in Monroe and went to the jazz festival Saturday. A lot of people were having a good time!
And it's an easy outing on a family budget. While there is festival food on site for sale, visitors are permitted to bring coolers and there was even a designated area for small charcoal grills.
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Monroe is such a pretty city and a perfect place for festivals. It really sounds like they had it set up nicely for families. I can imagine how nice it was to be on the river listening to music!
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I live in Monroe and went to the jazz festival Saturday. A lot of people were having a good time!
And it's an easy outing on a family budget. While there is festival food on site for sale, visitors are permitted to bring coolers and there was even a designated area for small charcoal grills.