Seasonal Features

Published August 21, 2019

15th annual Fly and Fry brings largest crowd in event history

FARMINGTON HILLS — It was sunny with a chance of marshmallows at the 15th annual Marshmallow Fly and Fry Aug. 13, which brought in approximately 2,000 residents and neighboring community members.

Published August 20, 2019

Rochester Post

Meadow Brook Hall to blossom for Art in the Elements

ROCHESTER HILLS — Floral artists from around the country will share their talent at Meadow Brook Hall Aug. 22-25 during a unique floral exhibit and tour called Art in the Elements.

Published August 19, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

More flea market dates set for downtown Utica

UTICA — After a successful Junk in the Trunk flea market in June, another two rounds of flea markets will be returning to downtown Utica.

Published August 16, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Boats set to dock for Metro Boat Show

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Metro Boat Show is coming back to Lake St. Clair Metropark Sept. 12-15. Organizers of the 10th annual event said that regardless of the recent high lake levels, the show will go on with more to see and do.

Published August 13, 2019

Troy Times

Over 100 artists to show their finest in Troy

TROY — More than 100 juried painters, potters, photographers, and fiber and stained glass artists will bring their best to the 45th annual Northfield Hills Art on the Lake Aug. 25.

Published August 13, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Woodward Dream Cruise celebrates a quarter-century of events

ROYAL OAK — The revving of engines along Woodward Avenue has been commonplace since the early days of summer, but the official Dream Cruise is almost here.

Published August 13, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Arts, Beats & Eats unveils entertainment lineup

ROYAL OAK — The 22nd annual Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats, presented by Flagstar Bank, will celebrate 10 years in downtown Royal Oak this year. The four-day festival will take place Aug. 30-Sept. 2.

Published August 13, 2019

Woodward Talk

Woodward Dream Cruise celebrates 25 years in Ferndale and beyond

FERNDALE — The Woodward Dream Cruise, born in Ferndale, is celebrating its silver anniversary. On Aug. 15-17, the cruise will return to Woodward Avenue and the downtown for its 25th year of existence.

Published August 13, 2019

Woodward Talk

CruiseFest to host hundreds of classic cars on 12 Mile in Berkley

BERKLEY — Just before the Woodward Dream Cruise gets underway, downtown Berkley will have its own annual celebration of classic cars.

Published August 13, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Born and raised on Detroit jazz

METRO DETROIT — Hugh Smith III, the co-owner of Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in Detroit, said he sifts through hundreds of emails a day from musicians around the country who want to play at his club.

Published August 13, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Detroit Jazz Festival continues to make meaningful musical moments

DETROIT — It’s had different names over the years — including the Detroit International Jazz Festival and the Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival — but no matter what it’s been called, it’s an event that has attracted thousands to see jazz legends and emerging talent.

Published August 12, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby art fair showcases masterpieces

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township was full of interesting art and delicious pies this past weekend during the township’s annual art fair.

Published August 9, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Aqua Fest returns to St. Clair Shores Aug. 17-18

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Family fun will heat up the Nautical Mile Aug. 17 and 18 when Aqua Fest returns with Ultimate Air Dogs, a party bike, a watermelon eating contest and more.

Published August 9, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Tradition abounds at GreekFest

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Food, friends and fun — that’s what organizers say keeps people coming back to GreekFest.

Published August 7, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Slovak church festival to celebrate culture, city presence

STERLING HEIGHTS — Around this time every year, Kathy Holka said the Ss. Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Parish gets calls about its annual Slovak Festival. One of the most common questions is what time the folk performers will be onstage.

Published August 6, 2019

Farmington Press

Changes ‘magnetize’ popular Farmington Farmers Market

FARMINGTON — Fresh produce, food vendors, artisan crafts and music aren’t all that’s on offer at the Farmington Farmers Market.

Published August 5, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby to host pie baking contest during annual art fair

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township is kicking the fun up a notch at the Shelby Township Art Fair this weekend.

Published August 2, 2019

Warren Weekly

Warren’s Birthday Bash set for Aug. 22-25

WARREN — Summer won’t end without a four-day festival to help close out August at Warren’s City Square.

Published August 2, 2019

Warren Weekly

Run Warren 5K set for Aug. 18

WARREN — With summer winding down and the high school cross-country season fast approaching, an event like the Run Warren 5K is a perfect tuneup for experienced student competitors.