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PARK PRESENTATIONS: Pop concerts fill Birmingham's Shain

Park starting at 7 p.m. every Wednesday, June 14-Aug. 30. The open-
air events, welcoming people of all ages, launch the 2006 season with
the Birmingham Concert Band and the Straw Hat Band. (248) 644-

1800.

HOT HOUSES: An indoor-outdoor fireplace, an unusual hand-
carved owl and a sitting room as part of a kitchen are among the
attractions at this year's home tour known as "A March in Time,
Sylvan Lake, Where Real People Live." The open houses can be seen
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 17. $10-$15. (248) 681-8624, (248)
681-2750. WWW.SylVarl touncorn.

BOSS BREAKOUT: Bruce Springsteen mixes folk, blues and gospel

in a concert that starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the DTE
Energy Music Theatre near Clarkston. Performing with the Seeger
Sessions Band, the entertainer gives his own take to street corner, wil-
derness, circus and even gutter music. 832.50-892.50. (248) 377-0100.

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STAGED INTRODUCTIONS: Playwrights get a chance to debut
their latest works thanks to the Michigan New Plays Festival planned
by the Heartlande Theatre Company in association with other the-
ater companies around the state. The event, which runs June 21-27
at the Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University
in Rochester, includes the annual Play by Play, a marathon of short
works scheduled noon-midnight Saturday, June 24. The marathon
costs 85 per hour, 825 for a half day and $40 for the entire day.
(248) 988-1094. www.heardande.com .

UP, UP AND IN SIGHT: The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is

not just about hot-air ballooning. The event, which runs June 23-25
on the grounds of Howell High School, includes carnival entertain-
ment and kite-flying competition. The grounds, 1200 W. Grand
Blvd., also will have seasonal festival attractions. (517) 546-3920.

SKY LIGHTS: It couldn't be Independence Day in Michigan with-
out fireworks. This year's central light show begins at 10:06 p.m.
Wednesday, June 28, along the Detroit River, where the International
Freedom Festival is joined by Canadians, who also are marking their
country's freedom. The 2006 theme is "3D Fireworks" and caps the
49th year of a traditional celebration. Earlier, there are family activities
in Detroit's Hart Plaza. (313) 596-2200. www.theparade.org .

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: The Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs
its 14th annual Salute to America with patriotic music and fireworks
as part of the staging. Bring chairs or blankets to Greenfield Village
in Dearborn, where concerts start at 7:30 p.m. June 30-July 3. $15-

822.50. (313) 576-5111.

FOODS PLUS: Visitors to Detroit's Cultural Center can sample the
specialties of metro restaurants and enjoy entertainment and art at this
year's Comerica TasteFest, running June 30-July 4. The annual event
takes gourmet cooking outdoors, where family activities also go open-

air. (313) 872-0188.

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Northville, MI

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