Thursday, June 30, 2011
Plymouth Community Band Concert – Kellogg Park 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Music in the Air
Zap Toro will perform in Kellogg Park on Friday, July 1 to start the holiday weekend off with a cinematic-deep-groove-funk-Latin-Brazilian-jazz-rock sound. Or as described by their lead guitarist, Sean Blackman, "World music meets groove, funk and rock "Santana with a Detroit edge'." Check them out on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Zap-Toro.
The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. to about 9:30 p.m.
For the full summer schedule go to: www.ci.plymouth.mi.us/index
Plymouth Farmers Market
The Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce is hopping on Saturday mornings in Downtown Plymouth and the market will be open on Saturday, July 2 as usual from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
This year's market features a variety of fresh produce, eggs, meat & poultry, baked goods, popcorn, cherry products, salsa & BBQ sauces, vegetable plants for the garden, flowering plants, fresh herbs, fresh flowers and dried flowers.
Michigan Philharmonic Concert on July 2
The Michigan Philharmonic (formerly the Plymouth Symphony Orchestra) is on the Kellogg Park stage at 7:30 p.m. with "An American Salute" celebrating our nation's birthday.
Among the selections, a medley of patriotic songs including "Yankee Doodle," "You're a Grand Old Flag," "This Land is Your Land," "God Bless the USA," along with the "Stars & Stripes Forever" march.
The big brass cannons and church bells of Tchaikovsky's spectacular 1812 Overture provide a sensational grand finale to this not-to-be-missed summer concert!
Take part in the first-of-its-kind concert in downtown Plymouth, which is certain to become a Fourth of July tradition.
Fireworks
The Plymouth Community Fireworks show starts at about 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 3 at the Plymouth Township Park, located on Ann Arbor Trail at McClumpha Rd. The gates will open at 6:30 p.m. with overflow parking at the vacant triangle lot at Beck and Powell Roads. A $5.00 donation is suggested.
The fireworks are sponsored by Gold Sponsors: Busch's, Bosch, Compuware, Huron Valley Ambulance, Kiwanis Foundation, Picnic Basket Marketplace, SLC Meter, Tower Automotive and Platinum Sponsor Meijer.
Good Morning USA Pancake Breakfast
The Plymouth Canton Music Boosters will be serving a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, coffee & juice in Kellogg park starting at 6:00 a.m. on July 4. Tickets are $7.00 and children under 5 are free. Come to Downtown Plymouth and enjoy breakfast and the parade.
Good Morning USA Parade
The theme for this year's 4th of July parade is "Land that we love". The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 4, in Downtown Plymouth. The annual parade will take place down Main St. Marching again this year will be the Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps honoring the Corps' founders, Mark and Carol Petty.
There will also be a bicycle pre-parade. If you would like to participate, decorate your bicycle with a 4th of July theme and meet in front of the former Walker-Buzenberg Furniture store at 240 N. Main St. at 8:30 a.m. Riders should be ages 5 and older and parents are encouraged to ride along. Helmets are required.
Good Old Fashion Picnic
The 15th annual 4th of July picnic begins at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at the Plymouth Township Park and will last until about 3:30 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, pop and ice cream are on the menu. Picnic goers are asked to donate 25 cents per item. Activites include a bike decorating contest, games for children and the popular pie-eating contest. New this year, New York Life will offer inkless fingerprinting identification for kids. Don't forget to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up and serving. Contact Bob Doroshewitz at 734-459-8473 or bdoroshewitz@plymouthtwp.org.
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WEDNESDAY, July 6, 2011
Music in the Park Kids Concert Sponsored by the PCAC – Kellogg Park – Noon to 1:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY, July 8, 9 & 10 –
Art in the Park throughout downtown Plymouth – www.artinthepark.com for info & show hours. Free shuttle service to the event as well.
