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Council officials confirm Eurovision organisers need access to a venue six weeks ahead of the contest.

The spectacular show on the Edinburgh Castle esplanade returns after a three-year break.

The Saginaw native plays Melvin Franklin in the musical about the Temptations.

Vendors and small businesses from across the state of Michigan will converge on Northville this weekend.

German Park's July Picnic returns on Saturday.

Celebrate the things that fly around us with kid-friendly activities at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

While known across the United States for the massive crowds and talented artists it brings to Tree Town, the annual fair is also known for its wacky weather.

Ann Arbor Art Fair will take place July 21-23 this year.

Mackintosh chatted with us about revisiting My Fair Lady in what he considers his toughest role yet.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Residents can learn more about city and community initiatives and partake in entertainment and family-friendly activities Saturday, July 16, at the city’s Summit Marketplace Park Party. The event, which is an extension of the annual Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit that took place in late May, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16 at Garfield Park, 250 Burton St. “Building on the success of last year’s Summit Marketplace featuring over 30 diverse vendors, we are excited to bring the marketplace to Garfield Park and add additional resources and fun activities,” said Stacy Stout, the city’s director of equity and engagement. Related: Grand Rapids residents attend neighborhood summit centered around ‘resident voice and racial equity’The market is an extension of the Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit that took place May 21. Those interested in being a vendor at the event or having a community resource table can email summit@grcity.us.

Tens of thousands of South Africans head for the Durban July after a two-year break for Covid.

SAGINAW, MI — Downtown Saginaw’s Food Truck Faceoff continues Friday, July 8. The 2022 Food Truck Faceoff began in June, and the July 8 event will be the second of the 2022 summer season. The events take place near The Dow Event Center at the newly-renamed Jolt Credit Union Event Park, most recently known as Huntington Event Park, 300 Johnson St. The event includes a food truck competition, live music and yard games. Other 2022 Food Truck Faceoff events are scheduled for Friday, July 29, and Thursday, Aug. 25.

African-centric jazz band In the Tradition will perform in tribute to Frederick Douglass

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Free live jazz will be the soundtrack to a Kalamazoo event today that is also an opportunity for people to talk about the Stuart neighborhood plan. Residents are invited to join in the “Imagine Stuart” neighborhood planning process for Kalamazoo’s Stuart neighborhood from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26 at “Jazz on the Lawn,” a free outdoor concert at Woodward Elementary School, 606 Stuart Ave., the city of Kalamazoo said in a news release. The event is hosted in partnership between the Stuart Historic Neighborhood Association, Allen Chapel AME Church, and the city of Kalamazoo. The Stuart neighborhood recently completed a survey to confirm the top priorities to focus on in the neighborhood plan. It is the city’s goal to have all of Kalamazoo’s neighborhoods create a neighborhood plan.

The organizer of the Eurovision Song Contest says that it will start talks with the BBC on possibly holding next year’s event in the U.K. after concluding that it can’t be held in Ukraine.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Grand Rapids Pride Festival is returning as an in-person event Saturday, June 18. The celebration will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at Calder Plaza, 300 Monroe Ave. NW, in downtown Grand Rapids. However, donations to support the Grand Rapids Pride Center, which hosts the annual festival and provides resources and programs for the LGBTQ community, are welcome. There will be three tables set up across the festival that will serve as combined information, security and accessibility booths. People at the tables can help with information about the festival and schedule of events and information about the Grand Rapids Pride Center and its services.

How one Wicked alum helped this Wicked alum into the world of The Plastics.

Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021

Occurring every June, Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and honors LGBTQ+ civil rights.

MUSKEGON, MI - Hackley Public Library is inviting residents looking to “meet cute, furry friends” and welcome that pet into their home to attend an event in downtown Muskegon on June 4. Marketing and Program Coordinator Mallory Metzger said the library is teaming up with area shelters to bring the community Pet Adoption Awareness Day. Cober’s Canines is one of the shelters the library partnered with to launch the on-site adoptions, Metzger said. In recognition of Pet Adoption Awareness Day, Hackley Library will have a “Find a Pet Scavenger Hunt” through June in which people can look for pictures of all the pets of librarians in the Youth Services Department. Throughout May, Hackley Public Library will accept donations for participating shelters at the main service desk.

The Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild will hold its biennial quilt show July 30-31.

The A2AC Gallery will kick off its inaugural 2022 exhibition on May 20.

The American Heart Association’s 2022 Washtenaw County Heart and Stroke Walk & 5K will kick off on Saturday morning.

The event will feature cultural performances, food and booths from Asian American-owned businesses.

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Kalamazoo County’s head start program is hosting a family night to celebrate the end of another school year. The event, which is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, will include music, health resources and fun for the whole family, KRESA’s Head Start said on its website. 4606 Croyden Ave.New this year, every family in attendance will be provided with free groceries from Southwest Michigan Food Bank. The food bank will provide a 20-pound box of produce for each family who attends the event. More than 30 others vendors at the event include Cradle Kalamazoo, Eastside Youth Strong, Gryphon Place, Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes.

Learn how you can live a greener life at Ann Arbor's annual Green Fair.

See this year's Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival lineup.

Gutman Gallery will kick off its newest exhibition on May 13.

Celebrate all things cycling at a downtown event with the DDA.

The Ann Arbor Summer Festival is back in-person after the pandemic disrupted its regular programming.

At Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Detroit, you will be immersed in Van Gogh’s works – from his sunny landscapes and night scenes to his portraits and still life paintings. The installation includes the Mangeurs de pommes de terre (The Potato Eaters, 1885), the Nuit étoilée (Starry Night, 1889), Les Tournesols (Sunflowers, 1888), and La Chambre à coucher (The Bedroom, 1889), and so much more.

The Taste of Ann Arbor returns with live music, kids activities and plenty of food this June.

Bløm Meadworks is throwing a daylong celebration on Saturday.

Enjoy celebrating the Huron River at this family-friendly annual event.

Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation will host the annual Gallup Park Canoe and Kayak Auction this Saturday.

Numerous streets will be closed on Sunday for the Burns Park Run.

Big Hearts for Seniors returns for a night of storytelling and fundraising for programs benefitting local seniors.

Take your bike to Kerrytown and enjoy a ride around town on Friday evening.

The event is organized by the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance.

Graduates will walk in two ceremonies this weekend at EMU.

The plaque commemorated David Oluwale, who drowned in Leeds in 1969 after being chased by police.

See what U-M has in store for its Peony Garden's centennial.

The Blue Man Group returns to Detroit with a brand new show at the Fox Theatre through April 24th.

Savor the Journey fundraiser will celebrate 10 years in May.

Ann Arbor-based balloon artist Carolynn Hayman left her mark during the country's first-ever "Big Balloon Build."

Attend a family-friendly event for a good cause in Ann Arbor.

Enjoy two benefits to help LSNC complete its nature playscape.

A bonsai exhibit and workshops are coming to Matthaei Botanical Gardens in June.

Renamed the John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series, the Ypsilanti concert series returns this summer.

This is the second event of four scheduled in 2022 to honor and celebrate the Sesquicentennial of Robert Seldon Duncanson's death in 1872,

Active Against ALS is partnering with Phi Delta Theta, a fraternity at the University of Michigan, to bring back a fundraising Box Car Derby to downtown Ann Arbor on April 10.

Workers in three Amazon warehouses are deciding whether to join a union - which would be a first in the US.

Alexis & Jimmie Allen, Morgane & Chris Stapleton and more stars that walked the red carpet at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas

The original Name-a-Roach event was launched in 2011.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- A Kalamazoo business owner is helping to spread the love ahead of Valentine’s Day with an event Saturday that will raise money for YWCA Kalamazoo. Jasmine LaBine’s business, Crazy Craft Lady, will join with Green Door Distillery and several other local businesses to host a “Galentine’s Event” Saturday, Feb. 13. The event will raise funds for the prevention of sexual assault and intimate partner violence, LaBine said in a news release.

Several Ohio State University departments are sponsoring “Sex Week” put on by a student organization, which includes one event where students are asked to “help thank abortion providers.”

The Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative hosted an event Saturday as a prelaunch to its Black Culture Wellness Campaign, which will offer fitness activities, wellness workshops and nutrition education around various locations near Garfield Park.

The former president encouraged Republicans to vote in the midterm elections but also floated Jan. 6 pardons and protests that GOP candidates were forced to confront.

The Immersive Van Gogh Detroit event has now been rescheduled for a second time since tickets were first released.

Welcome to Bombay Beach, population 231, where installation art reigns supreme.

BAY CITY, MI - The Delta Planetarium is hosting an immersive event alongside the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra that combines astronomy and music. On February 19, a special group of musicians from the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra will be performing a set of music paired with animation in the Delta College Planetarium’s Dome360 Theatre at 100 Center Avenue in Bay City. The event is titled “Music Under the Stars” and it combines choreographed musical pieces with vibrant visual effects ranging from spacescapes to surrealistic environments. “Putting music, art and celestial visions together in this immersive space creates something magical, a way to capture awe and wonder in a multi-dimensional way. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the planetarium at 989-667-2260.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — ArtPrize will return to Grand Rapids in 2022, the festival’s executive director told the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Craig Searer, who has led ArtPrize since 2021, said estimates show last year’s event drew more than 500,000 visitors. The event, which ran from Sept. 16 to Oct. 3, also drew 2,500 students, 171 volunteers, and it featured 877 artist entries in 144 venues in Grand Rapids, he said.

KALAMAZOO, MI — Just because it is the dead of winter does not mean your golf clubs need to stay shelved until spring. Kzoo Parks announced Monday that it will host its first Winter Golf Classic Saturday, Jan. 29, at Woods Lake. The family-friendly winter golf tournament will be played on a 9-hole course on the lake, located at 2900 Oakland Drive in the city’s Oakland/Winchell neighborhood. Participants can bring their own golf clubs to use, or clubs will also be available at the event to borrow. The Winter Golf Classic will take place from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29.

Concordia University Ann Arbor will hold a Worship Arts Day Feb. 4-5, 2022.

Over 400 people (mostly children) enjoyed crafts, snacks and an opportunity to tell their Christmas wishes to Santa and receive a small gift and book.

It’s an all-too-common event: The friend or family member you just met tells you they tested positive for COVID-19. Or maybe one of your children’s classmates just tested positive. Here’s what Yahoo News Medical Contributor Dr. Lucy McBride advises if you’re exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, particularly if it's to parents or guardians with school-age children.

Energy companies said they had reconnected 97% of homes but faced challenges in remote areas.

The 39th-annual Christmas in Ida Festival and Parade of Lights is making a full-event return Dec. 3-4.

FLINT, MI -- A “Winter Warm-Up” event being held in Flint this weekend will provide health and cold weather resources for the community, including COVID-19 vaccinations. A partnership between the Hamilton Community Health Network, Center for Hope, Molina Healthcare and Carriage Town Ministries is putting on the event this weekend. Blankets, haircuts, hoodies and other health items will be given away at this event. Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for ages 5-11 will also be available at Hamilton Community Health Network’s Hamilton-Flint Clinic inside Center for Hope. COVID-19 booster shots will also be available for those that bring an ID and a vaccine card.

WCC will hold two ceremonies on Veterans Day.

Around 1,000 people had gathered at the venue in Sweden before a person fell and hit two others.

Students with the national organization Rise will be speaking at Booksweet on Saturday.

As thousands of diplomats, activists and scientists attend the COP26, here are some of the figures and groups who may have a substantial impact on the talks.

Families can tune in to a livestream on Friday by C.S. Mott Children's Hospital about vaccinating kids ages 5-11 against COVID-19.

Students gathered on U-M's campus on Sunday to host a family-friendly event.

WCC's first-ever Liberal Arts Week to take place Oct. 25-29.

The Duchess of Cambridge warns of the "devastating impact" of the pandemic on addiction rates.

Let us know below which Ann Arbor area cider mill is the crème de la crème, or in this case the sweetest of seasonal cider suppliers.

The Parade Company announced Thursday that NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr. and Detroit Bishop Edgar Vann will be Grand Marshals for the 95th annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White.

United Way of Washtenaw County will soon launch a brand-new series of community talks on racial inequity.

The mayor's office blames "uncertainty caused by the pandemic", but other options will be planned.

Celebrate Halloween at Briarwood Mall on Oct. 28.

Learn about trees up close at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

Treats, activities and presentations will highlight the Annual Harvest event for Downriver Youth in Huron Township.

Registration for Sunday's "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" fundraiser is free.

Cybercrime cell BlackMatter threatened to release New Cooperative’s proprietary business data unless the company pays a $5.9 million ransom, officials say.

The Lancashire town is hosting a meeting of presiding officers - including the US Speaker of the House.

FRANKFORT, MI – Organizers of Michigan’s Ironman 70.3 race are reporting a successful event that raised more than $42,000 for local charities. Athletes from around the country traveled to Frankfort for the city’s first Ironman event which consisted of 1.2 miles of swimming, 56 miles of biking, and 13.1 miles of running. “It was inspirational,” said Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism, one of the event sponsors. It has been a great way to wind down what has been a strong summer.”Final numbers are not in yet, but several local charities used the event to fundraise and increase awareness. Ironman 70.3 Michigan is expected to return to Frankfort in 2022 and will be held on Sept 11, according to organizers.

Enjoy the long weekend with a free National Symphony Orchestra concert, attend the D.C. Jazz Fest or celebrate the grand reopening of the 9:30 Club.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- Home of New Vision is hosting an event to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day in Ann Arbor on Aug. 31. The luminary event is set to begin at 8:30 p.m. While International Overdose Awareness Day was initiated back in 2001 by Sally J Finn in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia, many communities, organizations and individuals continue to honor this day by holding events and raising awareness. Liberty Plaza is located at 310 S Division Street in downtown Ann Arbor. MORE FROM THE ANN ARBOR NEWS:600 University of Michigan professors sign petition demanding stricter COVID rulesArson suspected at abandoned Arby’s in Ann ArborLose the lawn: This Ann Arbor group will plant native gardens for free

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI – A second “Buy Black” weekend will promote minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in the Muskegon area. Ross, who also organized a Juneteenth celebration, said the event is “something you can bring everyone out to.”The first Buy Black weekend was held last year to highlight the local businesses that launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Buy Black weekend will also feature a DJ during the day. “This is something that can enhance the rebuilding of the community,” Ross said. More on MLive:$1 million grant to clean contamination at key Muskegon Heights development siteTwo rusty railroad bridges revitalized by murals that show the ‘innovation and creative energy’ of MuskegonPrompt removal, concealing of trash carts underscored with new Muskegon rules

Henley Royal Regatta changes its rules for the Steward's Enclosure for the first time in 182 years.

The outlandish Titane wins after jury president Spike Lee reveals the award in a ceremony slip-up.

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Michigan on July 12 for the first time as vice president, where she held an event discussing voting rights and the COVID-19 vaccine rates in Detroit.

SAGINAW, MI – Black Wall Street Saginaw has rescheduled its Community in Unity Small Business Expo for this weekend. The Community in Unity Small Business Expo is now scheduled to take place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at the SVRC Marketplace pavilion, 203 S. Washington Ave. in downtown Saginaw. “This is our first community event and we are glad that the participants have come aboard in unity with us,” said Whitehead, who is the founder of Black Wall Street Saginaw and owner of Haute Mess Kouture. “Even though it says it’s ‘Black Wall Street,’ it’s inclusive,” she said. “We look forward to a successful event and plan to host many more events to support small businesses and entrepreneurs,” she said.

The annual parade was still on pause, but the park’s Fourth of July committee brought out carnival games, food trucks, art and music to bring an all-ages picnic to life after a year of social distancing.

Consumer group Which? says people with tickets to gigs or major events are often unaware of the extent of cover.

JACKSON, MI-- In an effort to gain interest in a girls team, the Jackson Area Hockey Association is hosting an event where girls can try hockey for free. JAHA doesn’t have enough players for a girls team, but a handful of girls are in the youth program, Ziebell said. While supplies last, those who attend the event will receive a free jersey, bag, a stick handling ball, hockey tape and pink hockey laces. Staffing, Deer Run, Powerhouse Gym, CrossFit 517 and Optimist Ice Arena. National try hockey for free days planned n November and February for all children, Ziebell said.

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Golf lovers quickly snapped up the first two Michigan Golf Live packages being hosted at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel this season, so the resort has added a new October package for those who like their 18 holes with a side of fall color. It’s named for one of the state’s leading golf programs, Michigan Golf Live, and the event is coordinated by show host Bill Hobson. It features three days of unlimited golf on The Jewel - the picturesque course with views of the Mackinac Bridge - and evening receptions, a morning golf scramble and prize giveaways. Headed to Mackinac Island? Read more here:New Winchester’s Whiskey & Bourbon Room brings speakeasy atmosphere to Mackinac IslandMackinac Island’s Pink Pony store debuts ‘Back Your Pony Up’ masks, merchandise

The 67th annual Saginaw District Golf Tournament got off to a soggy start, so soggy that Friday’s first round was canceled. The event, which brings together the top golfers in Saginaw County, was scheduled to start Friday at the Saginaw Country Club. Heavy rains, however, forced organizers to cancel the first round and start the tournament Saturday, with the final round Sunday. Saturday Tee Times8 a.m.: Mike Wenglikowski, Todd Essex, Matthew Schauman8:10 a.m.: Andrew Gladke, Brian Watz, Rick Herren8:20 a.m.: Nick Krattiger, Adam Haswell, Ashton DiBlasi8:30 a.m.: Matt Pumford, Parry Hughes, Alex McCarthy8:40 a.m.: Mitchell Hughes, Bruce Eccleton, Sean LaDouce8:50 a.m.: Daniel Gladki, Jeff Adler, Alan Pumford9 a.m. : Mitch Benson, Nicholas White, Dan Hughes9:10 a.m.: Zach Turner, Justin Bellinger, Matthew Siers9:20 a.m.: Logan Kuhn, Hunter Koch, Andy Bethune9:30 a.m.: Steve Ellis, Brian Allen, Jeffrey Waslusky9:40 a.m.: Levi Ralph, Christopher Ebig, Trevor Tuck9:50 a.m.: Robert Anderson, Zachary Moulton, Brandon Schneider10 a.m.: Steve Yockey, Don Stadnika, Steve Soulliere10:10 a.m.: Bruce Hill, Rick Johnson, Herb Spence10:20 a.m.: John Kowalweski, Terry Franz, Gary Mulcahy10:30 a.m.: Paul Gerwin, Gary Trumble, Ronald Wetherbee10:40 a.m.: Marvin Jenkins, Ron Bays, Brian Makaric10:50 a.m.: Mike Godard, Tom Nichols, Gary Bellinger