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Music in the Park Events in Southeast Michigan
Free summer tunes abound! Round up the lawn chairs, blankets and kids and escape to great 2012 shows in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
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Washtenaw County
Sonic Lunch Outdoor Concerts in Ann Arbor
- Time: noon-1:30 p.m.
- Dates: Thursdays, June 7-Aug. 30
- Address: Downtown Ann Arbor, corner of Liberty and Division streets
Each week a different area restaurant is on hand selling delicious eats while the concert takes place. Local, national and international talent perform.
Summer Music Series in Dexter
- Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
- Dates: Fridays, June 15-Aug. 31, 2012
- Address: Monument Park Gazebo, 8030 Main St., Dexter
- Phone: 734-426-0887
Come out to hear the Dexter Community Orchestra, Gemini and oodles of genres, from blues to rockabilly to jazz. Watch for a juggler and balloon artist, too.
Ann Arbor Civic Band Summer 2012 Concert Season
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Dates: Wednesdays, June 20-July 18, 2012
- Address: West Park Band Shell, near Chapin and West Huron streets, Ann Arbor
- Phone: 734-994-2780
Enjoy the music of the Ann Arbor Civic Band this summer at this popular park in Tree Town.
Summer Concert in the Park in Ypsilanti
- Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
- Date: Wednesday July 18, 2012
- Address: Prairie Pavilion at Rolling Hills Park, 7660 Stony Creek Road, Ypsilanti
- Phone: 734-484-9676
Hear tunes from the Sun Messengers – official band of the Detroit Pistons –while relaxing and enjoying the Ypsi community. (Note: Vehicle fee for park admission does apply.)
Wayne County
Summer Friday Night Concerts in Northville
- Time: 7-9 p.m.
- Dates: Fridays, May 25-Aug. 31, 2012
- Address: Downtown Northville Town Square, East Main Street between Center and Hutton streets
- Phone: 248-349-0203
The Northville High School Jazz Band, David Gerald, Lady Sunshine and other artists from a wide range of musical genres will make appearances.
Thursday Night Concerts in Canton
- Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
- Dates: Thursdays, June 14-Aug. 2, 2012
- Address: Heritage Park Amphitheatre, near Canton Center Road and Heritage Park Drive, Canton
- Phone: 734-394-5100
Musical acts include Fifty Amp Fuse, Saline Fiddlers, Metro Jazz Voices and Randy Brock.
Friday Night in the Park in Dearborn
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Dates: Second and fourth Fridays, June 15-Aug. 24
- Address: Muirhead Plaza, at the clock tower, 22100 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
- Phone: 313-943-2180
From jazz to hip hop to dance, there is something for everyone during these concerts. Bring a blanket and a picnic, too!
Tunes on Tuesdays
- Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Dates: Tuesdays, June 19-Aug. 28
- Address: Town Square, Downtown Northville
- Phone: 248-349-0203
This children's concert series features performances by Zippity2Dads, Saline Fiddlers, Guy Lewis and the Chautauqua Express and much more.
Music in the Park in Plymouth
- Time: Noon
- Dates: Wednesdays, June 20-Aug. 22, 2012
- Address: Kellogg Park, 298 S. Main St. downtown Plymouth
- Phone: 734-416-4278
Guy Louis and Chautauqua Express start out the weekly concert series this summer at this popular, family-friendly program. Other performers include Tom Seley & the Troublemakers, Gemini, Saline Fiddlers and more.
Monday Night Music in the Village in Canton
- Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
- Dates: Mondays, July 9-30, 2012
- Address: Historic Cherry Hill School lawn, 50440 Cherry Hill Road, Canton
- Phone: 734-394-5100
Scheduled entertainment includes PanaMO, The Fun Guys, Pete Big Dog Fetters and the Canton Concert Band.
Lemonade & Shade in Trenton
- Time: 3:30 p.m.
- Dates: Thursdays, July 19 and Aug. 16, 2012
- Address: Cultural Center, 2427 West Road, Trenton
- Phone: 734-676-7172
Check out these interactive, energetic shows just for kids, beneath shady trees (lemonade provided!). Check out Zippity 2 Dad on July 19 and Gemini on Aug. 16.
Music From The Heart in Livonia
- Times: 7 p.m.
- Dates: Thursdays, July and August, 2012
- Address: Larry J. Nehasil Park (formerly Civic Center Park) at Five Mile and Farmington roads; final Aug. 30 show is at Livonia Community Center gym at 15100 Hubbard St.
- Phone: 734-466-2900
Head out to Livonia to hear some great tunes this summer.
