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Get Out: Weekend Fun in the Shores

There is laughter, music and green thumb fun planned for the weekend—along with a touch beyond.


Where/When: The Emerald Theatre, 31 N. Walnut, Mount Clemens; Thursday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: Mount Clemens is putting together its first-ever Magical Weekend, Thursday-Sunday, in the downtown area. The fun begins with a show for all ages  at the Emerald Theatre featuring British sensation Keith Fields and Michigan native Nathan Kranzo, who will perform their Mad Magic and Mental show.
Pricing: Tickets are $12 per person with $4 from each ticket to benefit Kiwanis Club of Mount Clemens, Clinton Township Optimists, and the Mount Clemens Goodfellows. For more details, please contact ABC Magic Shop at 586-790-3700.


Where/When: ; Saturday,  5 p.m.
Why Go: Hometown hero Dave Coulier takes to the stage at Lakeview in a benefit to help the city's Memorial Day Parade. The Swing Shift, a 15-piece swing orchestra, opens at 5:30 p.m., and Mr. Coulier takes the mic at 7 p.m.
Pricing: $20 adults; $10 seniors/students; kids 5 and under, free.


Where/When: ; Saturday, 10 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy all your favorite tunes from today and yesteryear as The Hogans rock Fishbone's.
Pricing: Varies.

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Where/When: ; Monday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: The Yardeners will talk about "Wildflowers in Your Michigan Garden," where Cheryl English of Black Cat Pottery will teach how native wildflowers can be a successful, healthy and attractive part of the yard, as well as a great way to lure birds and butterflies.
Pricing: Free.

THE EDMUND FITZGERALD MYSTERY
Where/When: Grosse Pointe War Memorial; Monday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Why Go: If you love the history and mysteries of the Great Lakes, you'll enjoy this lecture. Frank Frisk, a former Great Lakes sailor, presents a recent documentary on the decades-old shipwreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald that includes never-seen-before footage and some new details.
Pricing: $24 per person.

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