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One man is dead and a woman injured after they were shot shortly after midnight in a Mount Clemens neighborhood, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.Deputies were called about 12:20 a.m. Thursday to respond to a report of shots fired in the area of Court and Clemens streets, northeast of the city's downtown, Sgt.

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.

Rolling Stone magazine calls Kesha's latest album, "Rainbow," the "best music of her career." See for yourself as Kesha performs live at 7 p.m. Friday, July 6, at Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St. W., Grand Rapids. Tickets are $23-99. Visit vanandelarena.com.- Sheri Hunter

Master magician and endurance addict David Blaine brings his first-ever touring show, "David Blaine Live," to town at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 7 at the Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Tickets start at $25. Call 313-471-6611 or visit 313Presents.com.- Gary Graff

Wilbur and Orville Wright are the subject of "How To Build a Flying Machine - Test Flight," a new puppet production by Moonbull Studio playing for free at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 7-8, on the south lawn of the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave. Call 313-833-7900 or visit

For a band that's been around more than 45 years, Styx has been making a lot of news the past year or so.Last year the group released "The Mission," its first new album in nearly 14 years; It's following with an expanded 5.1 SurroundSound edition on July 27. Guitarist Tommy Shaw, meanwhile, recently released "Sing For The Day with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra" in both audio and video formats.

A 49-year-old train conductor from Macomb Township is in serious but stable condition after being hit by a car while setting out warning lights at a malfunctioning crossing gate on 15 Mile Road between Mound and Van Dyke.The incident involving a Conrail train happened at approximately 3:45 a.

New York's Dan LaMorte, an up-and-comer at age 22, is post-holiday feature through Saturday, July 7, at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak. Tickets are $10. Call 248-542-9900 or visit comedycastle.com. ... Meanwhile, Walton "Boogie" Williams is the star attraction at this month's First Fridays Comedy Showcase, July 6 at the Crofoot, 1 S.

We wish we could "Stay All Night" as country vocal powerhouse Little Big Town performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at Soaring Eagle Casino, 6800 E., Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. Guest performers are Gavin DeGraw and Trent Harmon. Tickets are $30-84. Visit soaringeaglecasino.

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