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Happening This Weekend: Party for Your Independence

You've gotta fight ... for your right ... to party...

This is a weekend to party, with the extra day attached. Enjoy live music, festivals, dancing and more. A toast to long weekends:


Where/When: 9 p.m. June 30.
Why Go: Enjoy a beer and hear Canadian songwriter-singer Jody Raffoul entertain at Gilbert's tonight.
Pricing: No cover.


Where/When: Brownie's on the Lake; 8 p.m.-12 a.m. June 30.
Why Go: Hear Nouveauté perform its mix of jazz, big band, Motown, oldies, disco, funk, top 40, hip hop and more to the crowd at Brownie's. And if you can't get enough of them, they'll be in town Friday night, this time performing at , starting at 9:30 p.m.
Pricing: No cover.

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Where/When: ; 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. July 1-2.
Why Go: Hear sizzling sounds at the Blue Goose as the John Rhoades band rocks this house this weekend.
Pricing: No cover.


Where/When:; July 1.
Why Go: Friday nights are feverish with dance at the Beach Grill, with DJ Jerry Curtis playing hits from the 1980s through today, plus drink specials and other inevitable fun. Or, if you're more a Saturday type of guy or gal, try , with DJ Mike Anthony playing hits all night long.
Pricing: No cover.

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Where/When: Downtown Mount Clemens, July 1-4.
Why Go: Join thousands in "the Clem" for four days of fun at Stars and Stripes. Live music, a carnival and fireworks are all on the bill. Hear Ace Frehley from KISS, Sweet, Soul Asylum, Tonic, Smash Mouth, Rick Springfield and many more.
Pricing: The Stars and Stripes Festival is free, but concertgoers have a chance to buy VIP tickets at all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com and by calling (248) 645-6666. These tickets get you premium seating, access to private bathrooms and a bar. These tickets are priced at $25 per day. For more on the festival, visit www.starsandstripes.com.


Where/When: 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. July 3.
Why Go: The Beach Grill is celebrating IndepenDANCE, at what promises to be one of the biggest parties in the area. Drop in and dance, enjoy drinks, overlook the waterfront and more. Plus the DJ Yacht is back.
Pricing: No cover at The Beach Grill, but limited VIP tables and boat slips are available: Contact 248-929-1885 or info@JelinekEvents.com.

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