PLATINUM PLANNER

ART DEMOS: Some 150 artists will show their work and a few will dem-
onstrate their crafts as the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show takes shape Aug.
4-6 on the campus of Orchard Lake St. Mary's Schools, 3535 Indian Trail,
Orchard Lake. A preview party, 6-9 p.m. Friday, includes hors d'oeuvres
and has a ticket price of S25. Admission is free 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday
and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Kids activities are planned. (248) 684-2613.

MAGNIFICENT MOTORS: Car classics from before World War II get
the attention at this year's Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance. The col-
lector car show, in its 28th year, is set for Sunday, Aug. 6, outside Meadow
Brook Hall near Rochester. The event caps a week of activities that range
from a car parade to a fashion show Find out about all the activities by
visiting WWW. meadowbrookconcours.org. 120-$40. (248) 269-7672.

MUSIC GRATIS: There's still time to take in free concerts as Oakland
Community College presents the last two programs in its summer series
at the Highland Lakes Campus, 7350 Cooley Lake Rd., Waterford.
Blackthorn presents the sounds of Ireland at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Kasuku Mafia, a one-man band, offers sounds from yesterday and tomor-
row at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. (248) 341-2270. www.oaklandcc.edu .

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Tues., Wed., Sat. 10-6

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SERIOUS WALKERS: Michigan residents join cancer fighters across the
country for the Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day organized by the Susan
G. Komen Foundation. Opening ceremonies are at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Aug.
11, at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township. The event concludes
at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at Metro Beach Metropark in Harrison
Township. To find out how to help, go to wwwthe3day.org .

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FOLKSY FUN: A summer festival dedicated to cultural heritage takes
place Aug. 11-13 in East Lansing, where the Michigan State University
Museum produces the Great Lakes Folk Festival. The free event features
musicians, dancers, cooks, storytellers and craftspeople with traditions
based in community. Activities are scheduled 6-10:30 p.m. Friday, noon-
10:30 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Get a complete lineup and
directions by visiting greatlakesfolkfest.net . (517) 432-4533.

PET POWER: Families — along with their pets — can join together for the
annual Laps for Learning PAWS Walk and Dog Extravaganza 10 a.m.-3
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Starr Jaycee Park, 13 Mile east of Crooks, Royal
Oak. Activities include games and contests for people and for pets, foods,
merchandise and informational booths and demonstrations of Police
K-9s at work. There will be prizes and gifts for those raising funds for
Paws With a Cause, which is dedicated to training assistance dogs for
people with disabilities. (248) 844-5656.

PLASTERED ART: Decorating enthusiasts can add artistry to walls with
a visit to Pewabic Pottery in Detroit. The Antique and Contemporary Art
Tile Fair is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, when original crafting
is made available to those wanting to bring special looks to their homes.
Tile making and tile installing demonstrations will be part of the events
that also include free appraisals and tours. S3. (313) 822-0954.

GEM FOR KIDS: Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit announces its first-
ever summer musical, Pin lie, to be staged Aug. 18-27 at the Detroit Film
Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The show, which is about an
aspiring preacher who sets out to acquire a church, begins at 8 p.m. Fridays
and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays. Rick Sperling, theater founder and
CEO, appears in this production. $12-$18. (313) 833-4005.

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