Absolute Michigan Arts & Entertainment Editor Stephen Johnson has pulled together some events for this weekend and next, and I'm lazily going to use them today. You'll be able to find them on a regular basis in our Arts & Entertainment section!

7th Annual Saugatuck Waterfront Film Festival - June 9-12, 2005
Don't miss the opening night party, featuring musical performances by Emerson Hart, Brian Vander Ark, and Franky Perez, followed by an outdoor screening of Unsalted: A Great Lakes Experience. Honored guest Wendie Malick, Golden Globe and two-time Emmy Nominated actress, will be in attendance. Enjoy the Beer Garden featuring WATERFRONT ALE by New Holland Brewing Company!

Lansing Juneteenth Celebration - June 17 & 18, 2005
This annual celebration features an Old Negro League Baseball Game, Bar-B-Que Rib Cook-Off, Health Fair, lots of activities for kids and a wide range of music showcasing the history of African American music including gospel, blues, jazz & soul.

Mackinac Island Lilac Festival - June 10-19, 2005
The 56th Annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival celebrates the hundreds of lilac varieties in bloom on the Island which are among the largest lilacs found on American soil. It features a parade, 10k race and concert.

Detroit Festival of the Arts - June 10-12, 2005
The annual festival presents outstanding visual and performing artists from around the world, while showcasing the city's premier arts and cultural institutions clustered within its boundaries.

Leland Wine & Food Festival - June 11, 2005
The annual Wine and Food Festival will be held from Noon to 6 PM this Saturday (Jun 11) in Leland's Fishtown. The event features live music and local wines and foods from the area.
Leelanau Vintner's web site

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