Edition No. 131
Holiday Weekend Art Fair in Royal Oak
The 52nd annual Royal Oak Art Fair will take place July 1st and July 2nd at Royal Oak Memorial Park. Enjoy the holiday weekend with this free event including musical entertainment, food and a variety of artwork ranging from drawings, paintings, photography, glass, metal, jewelry, and more available for purchase.
What started as a way to increase the visibility of the art community over 50 years ago, has turned into a successful nonprofit organization that puts on a nationally recognized art event pulling in artists from across the country. The focus of the Royal Oak Arts Council has been to support local art organizations and provide Royal Oak students with scholarships. The Royal Oak Public Library also features local artists throughout the year to help support the organization.
To learn more about the event, click here.
Celebrating the Fourth of July, Michigan style
Freedom, fireworks and family.
Summer is in high gear, and with it comes plenty of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July. Detroit Metro Times has compiled a list of fireworks displays, parades and festivals happening in the next week. From places like Detroit and Dearborn, to Rochester Hills and Royal Oak, metro Detroit has you covered for summertime fun.
For a complete list of fireworks displays, click here.
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