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Yankee
Doodle Dandy
Detroit's annual Interna-
tional Freedom Festival was
conceived in 1930 by Paul
Lutzier, who proposed that it
would "promote an annual
civic festival for the purpose
of dramatizing the friendship
between the American and
Canadian people ... and pub-
licize this friendship as a
worldwide example of bene-
fits derived under 'free gov-
ernments." Festivities
include: Tug Across the Riv-
er, featuring Team USA vs.
Team Canada in a tug-of-war, 12 p.m. Monday, June 23; Official Freedom Festival Rooftop Par-
ty, with a barbecue, dancing, children's games and more 8-11 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, $100 (call
(313) 923-7400); Freedom Festival Fireworks, North America's largest international pyrotech-
nics display 10:06 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, over the Detroit River. Stay tuned for more July the
Fourth weekend information in our June 27 issue.
This Week's Best Bets
Saturday, 8 p.m.
Detroit Together Men's Chorus
Celebrating 15 Years — Tog-ether in Pride is the theme for Michi-
gan's oldest and largest gay men's chorus' ruby anniversary
concert. $15. Southfield Centre for the Arts. (248) 544-3872.
Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Kid Expo
Outdoor amusement rides, animal exhibits, puppet fun with
Maureen Schiffinan and more fun for the family can be found
at the Michigan State Fairgrounds, Woodward, Detroit. $5;
$2/children under 14. (313) 526-5990.
Sunday, 7 p.m.
Ron Coden
Oak Park High School graduate and local celebrity performs in
the first of the JCC's Summer Concert Series: Bring a chair or
blanket. Rothstein Park, behind the JPM JCC building, Oak
Park. No charge. (248) 967-1112.
She Just Wants
To Have Fun
Donna Lewis
Brooklyn-born Cyndi Lauper has run
the gamut since her 1984 debut al-
bum, She's So Unusual: a musical
transformation from silly pop to a lush
connection to nature; directing videos;
and guest appearing on "Mad About
You" (as Ira's ex, which won her an
Emmy). She performs with Tina
Turner 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 23.
$15428.50. Pine Knob Music Theatre,
Auburn Hills. (248) 645-6666.
Citing as her influences such diverse sources as Kate Bush,
Rickie Lee Jones, Prince and Van Morrison, the Wales-born
singer/pianist performs at Meadow Brook Music Festival. $12.50-
$22.50. (248) 645-6666.
Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Guitars Saxes and More
,
Featuring Rick Braun, Craig Chaquico, Richard Elliot and Pe-
ter White. $30. Royal Oak Music Theatre. (248) 645:6666.
Culture Club
"Location to be Announced: A Sample of Club Culture Design," organized by
Vermont's Exquisite Corpse, is an exhibition featuring international ephemera
designed for raves (secret all-
night parties) and club shows
and events. Including fliers —
such as the Grab the Beat Fli-
er, pictured — posters, club ad-
vertisements, album covers and
more from Europe, Canada and
the United States, the artists
range from untrained teen-
agers to professional designers.
Through July 13 and then
again from July 23-Aug. 17
(lapse due to the Serious Moon-
light annual fund-raiser). Cran-
brook Art Museum, Bloomfield
Hills. Call for hours, (248) 645-
3323.
Thursday, 8 p.m.
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
One of the original Flatlanders, along with Joe Ely and Butch
Hancock, the Texas native is towing on his own, bringing a bit
of melancholy to his knee-slappin' repertoire. $15. 7th House,
7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 335-8100.
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