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A big fire in a big building, with many in need of rescue. Who can we turn to? Why, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, of course - who's certainly hoping "Skyscraper" won't, er, flame out at the box office. Rated PG-13. Also Showing: • "Alien": The 1979 deep space classic returns for three screenings Friday and Saturday, July 13-14, at the Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit.

A 25-year-old man accused in a fatal shooting at a Mount Clemens party for July Fourth has been extradited and will be formally charged this afternoon with murder and other charges.Perry Rouse Jr. is expected to be arraigned Thursday afternon by Magistrate Ryan Zemke in 41B District Court in Clinton Township on allegations he shot and killed Charlie "C.

Forty years ago Ohio expatriate Chrissie Hynde put together the Pretenders in London, fusing 60s classic rock, punk and new wave into an exciting synthesis that yielded instant -- and enduring acclaim with its 1980 debut album.Over the years suffered tragedies (the deaths of founding guitarist James Honeyman-Scott and bassist Pete Farndon) and a procession of 18 members, with Hynde as the sole constant -- though original drummer Martin Chambers has been back on board since 1994.

With repurposed wood, leather and textiles in hand, Tonya Carswell of Detroit gets to work. Completing a prison term in April, she was out of the work force for 44 years. Now she has a job, thanks to Michelle Smart's business, Bags to Butterflies.Founded in 2015, the for-profit business makes unique handbags and clutches, employing women newly released from prison.

Michigan has approved its first operator licenses for medical marijuana facilities.At its Thursday morning board of directors' meeting in Lansing, the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation voted to authorize licensure for:• VB Chesaning of Chesaning, four Class C grower licenses• Capitol Transport of Lansing, secure transporter• Cannarbor, Inc.

The latest batch of new events scheduled for the metro area.All on sale Friday, July 13, unless specified otherwise…• Detroit Improv Festival 8, Aug. 9-10 at the Magic Bag. $25, on sale now. Visit themagicbag.com. • WWE Smackdown Live, Sept.

American Polish Festival • American Polish Festival and Craft Show July 13-15 on the grounds of the American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights. Features home made foods, games, live music and dancing. July 13 'TGIF After Work Party 4 p.m.-midnight; craft show 4-9 p.

"Beauty and the Beast Jr." will be a Belle-ringer for all ages when Stagecrafters presents its scaled-down version of the family favorite for two weekends, starting at 7 p.m. Friday, July 13 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Tickets are $14 adults, $8 youth. Call 248-541-6430 or visit

Car enthusiasts motor down to the Home Builders Association Classic Car and Motorcycle Show for a show 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 14, in downtown Mt. Pleasant. Visit hbacm.com.- Sheri Hunter

It's not every day you see faUSt playing on these shores, and there's reason to pay attention when it does.The experimental German troupe, which formed back in 1971 and has been going regularly since 1990, led by principals Jean-Herve Peron and Werner "Zappi" Diermaier. The music has been provocative from the start, both on record and on stage, where the faUSt has used all manners of props and performance art to enhance its avant aural assault.