Hard to believe this is already the 23^rd week of the 52-week year, but here it is. Even though the weather feels like chilly April, summer is nearly upon us, the year is flying by, and there are dozens, if not hundreds, of interesting things for people to do. Since my last blog Detroit Metro Mashup has posted coverage of the Lafayette Market & Café’s Friday Summer Concerts on the Patio, Baconfest Michigan in Royal Oak, the Waterford Peacefest at L. A. Café, and the opening day of Whole Foods Market in Detroit.

Weather permitting, we’ll be photographing the 19^th Annual Clay, Glass, and Metal Show in Royal Oak today. This show will have over 125 artists who were selected via a jury process to display their art on Washington Avenue. The show hours are Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 10:00 AM through Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 5:00 PM. There is always some really cool stuff for sale and you are nearly certain to find something that you would like to display in your home. We at DMM have a particular weakness for Doug Spalding’s ceramic factories and robots; several decorate this place. We hope to see you there!