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Red Bull Air Racing
on the Detroit River –
June 13 (Qualifying) June 14 (Race Day)
The race will be hosted by Windsor, Ontario this year and ticketed spectator viewing is also available along the Detroit RiverWalk at the GM Renaissance Center, Hart Plaza and Joe Louis Arena (Rivard Plaza is no longer available). Ticketed guests will enjoy the competition live, as well as on giant video screens which will capture images from on-board cameras. Visit the Red Bull site for Detroit or Windsor ticket information.
The National Summit
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June 15-17
Join a cross-sector gathering of top business,
labor, government and academic leaders at the inaugural National Summit convened by the Detroit Economic Club at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. The Summit will present over
90 top speakers including General Motors President & CEO Fritz Henderson, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Aneesh Chopra. Participants will debate and discuss America’s way forward in a challenging global economy. Visit The National Summit site to register now.
River Days
– June 19-21
In addition to free music on three stages (including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on Friday at 6:30 p.m.), River Days will present a Parade of Tug Boats (Saturday 1:30 p.m.), the DTE Energy Parade of Lights (Saturday 10 p.m.), the
Pooch-a-Palooza (Sunday 8:30 a.m.), tours of the tall ship
Friends Good Will, and the Cars on the River Classic Car Show. Find out more at www.RiverDays.com.
Target Fireworks
– June 24
This annual Detroit summertime tradition blasts off at 10:06 p.m. Choreographed by Zambelli Fireworks Internationale, the Target Fireworks is one of the largest fireworks displays in the nation with more than 10,000 pyrotechnic effects lighting up the international skyline over the Detroit River.
Official VIP Target Fireworks Rooftop Party – June 24
Order your tickets now to watch the 51st annual Target Fireworks from the rooftop party on top of the Miller Parking Garage. Tickets include the best seats in town, entertainment, food, games and fun for kids. The evening is a major fundraiser for the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation, which supports The Parade Company – producer of the Target Fireworks and America's Thanksgiving Parade. To buy tickets, call 313.432.7831 or visit The Parade Company store online.
Midsummer Nights in Midtown –
June 11-13, June 18-20, June 25-27
Enjoy Midsummer Nights in Midtown – with over 25 different performances offered admission free in more than a dozen Midtown Detroit venues - every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night in June. This new month-long series of special presentations features local, national and international musicians, award-winning poets and authors, street painters, children’s activities, and a special outdoor performance by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with Project Bandaloop.
Visit www.midsummernightsinmidtown.com
Taste of Eastern Market Cooking Demonstration Series
Every Saturday thru October, Shed 2, 10 a.m. – Noon
Grab your fork because life is a feast at Eastern Market. Top local chefs will share their culinary secrets as they turn the Market's seasonal produce into simple and delectable dishes.
June 13 - Virgie Marble/Ed Takacs (Morton's The Steakhouse)
June 20 - Jason Gardner (24 Grille)
June 24 - Kelli Lewton (2Unique Catering)
Comerica Cityfest
– New Center – July 1-5
Comerica Cityfest 2009 celebrates its 21st birthday this year with outstanding headliners like Todd Rungren, De La Soul, The Avett Brothers, The Veronicas and Buddy Guy. Michigan’s largest neighborhood festival has become a locally and nationally recognized cultural experience offering its own special mix of restaurants, musicians, merchants, artists and children’s activities. Admission is still free. See the full Comerica Cityfest lineup.
On the Horizon ...
Detroit International Jazz Festival – Sept. 4-7
Crain's Detroit Ultimate House Party – Sept. 10, 5 p.m., Westin Book Cadillac
A terrific new event is coming to downtown Detroit Sept. 18-27! Stay tuned.
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