It's a great weekend for car enthusiasts; the Saline Celtic Festival returns
MUSIC
The AnnArbor.com Summer Concert Series on Friday will feature Alejandra O’Leary. Noon-1 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy the sounds of summer. O’Leary is a pop-rock musician and songwriter raised on the timeless melodies of the Beatles, the sweet sensitivity of Lucinda Williams, and the rock 'n’ roll of the Rolling Stones, the Strokes and Liz Phair. Free. On the patio on the corner of South Fifth Avenue and East Liberty Street in downtown Ann Arbor.
South Lyon resident Bob Filipek looks at 1963 Fairlane 500 at the Jackson Road Cruise in Ann Arbor on May 21, 2011.
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The "Rolling Sculpture Car Show" returns to downtown Ann Arbor on Friday. 2-10 p.m. More than 400 exotic, antique, classic, concept cars will be on display around Main, Liberty, Fourth, and Washington streets in the heart of downtown. Free.
FESTIVALS
The Saline Celtic Festival will be held at Mill Pond Park. Friday, 5:30 p.m.-midnight. Saturday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday night is Pub In the Park. There will be food, drinks and music for a $5 gate fee into the Red Dragon tent. Saturday is Festival Day. The festivities begin with a 5K run followed by opening ceremonies to celebrate Welsh, Irish and Scottish traditions, honoring the Celtic nations and their cultures. Saturday ticket prices: $10/ advance tickets. Free for active military and children 12 and younger. Tickets purchased at the gate: $15/ adults 18 and older. $5/ children ages 13-17. $10/ senior citizens. $10/ after 8:00 p.m. Tickets will be available at the Celtic Festival Office, Saline City Hall and other local businesses. The park is at 565 W. Bennett St., Saline.
MUSIC
The Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform at Hill Auditorium on Friday. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The husband and wife duo of singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks are both heavily steeped in the blues tradition, yet open to far-ranging influences including rock, gospel, jazz and World music. Ticket prices range from $29.50, $45 and $65 in advance. All seats $2.00 higher day of show! Tickets available from MutoTix.com. 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. 734-763-3333.
CARS
The "Fourth Annual Jackson Road Cruise" will gather at Bel-Mark Lanes on Saturday. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Cruisers drive to specified checkpoints throughout Jackson Road. Once completed, they return the completed entry for a chance to win numerous prizes. There will be a parade lap around Jackson Road at 2 p.m. Enjoy exciting events up and down the road, including car shows, entertainment, and live music. Free. 3530 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. 734-994-8433.
ROLLER DERBY
The Ann Arbor Roller Derby Bouts Summer 2012 start at Buhr Park on Saturday. 5:30 p.m. It will be a roller derby double header featuring the Barry County Black Heart Maidens vs. The Ann Arbor Brawlstars and a home team grudge match between Ann Arbor's Tree Town Thrashers and Huron River Rollers. Suggested donation of $12. Buhr Park is at 2751 Packard Road, Ann Arbor. 734-794-6234.
Comments
Bababooey
Fri, Jul 13, 2012 : 4:48 p.m.
AH...Bagpipes, Kilts, Stone Henge and Muscle Cars!
Think!
Fri, Jul 13, 2012 : 4:41 a.m.
Apparently annarbor.com doesn't cover events in Ypsilanti so I'll do it for them. Crossroads Summer Festival continues with free music on Washington at Michigan Avenue in Downtown Ypsilanti. The Bluescasters at 7pm and Foundation of Funk at 8:45pm. Bring a chair and enjoy. Crossroads continues throughout the summer every Friday night through August 11th. And the Elvis Festival is happening at Riverside Park - Friday 5pm - Midnight and Saturday Noon - Midnight. So much happening in Ypsilanti!
Ann Dwyer
Fri, Jul 13, 2012 : 5:57 a.m.
Ah! We do! And I did last week. I just made a mistake and missed it this week. Thanks for the reminder.