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Live music Friday at the Long Branch

FAITHORN — The Long Branch in Faithorn kicks off its summer music series Friday with Melanie Rose. The local artist will perform a variety of acoustic music from 5 to 8 p.m. Other local entertainment: Sandstone Terrance, Iron Mountain — Today, Norton & Chartier of the local area (acoustic classic rock tunes), 6 to 9 p.m. Friday — Govern of the local area (variety rock music), 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday — Leo G of Powers (variety acoustic music), 7 to 10 p.m. Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill, Quinnesec — Today, Mane Event Karaoke (variety music), 8 p.m. to midnight. Round 2, ...

‘Cheers’ actor George Wendt dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy "Cheers" and later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in "Art," "Hairspray" and "Elf," has died. He was 76. Wendt's family said he died ...

Elvis show Monday at the Braumart

IRON MOUNTAIN — Anthony Shore returns to the Braumart stage at 7 p.m. Monday. Step into the world of rock ’n’ roll royalty as Shore’s Elvis Tribute Show brings Elvis Presley’s legendary performance to life. Accompanied by a talented 10- to 14-piece band that includes a string and horn section, this show promises a thrilling homage to the “King of Rock ’n’ Roll,” offering an unforgettable evening of nostalgia while capturing the essence of Elvis’s legendary performances. At age 3, Shore received his first Elvis record, and his love of a legend was born. As a ...

Oz to open Sandstone Terrace summer season Saturday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The local band Oz will perform for the Sandstone Terrace in Iron Mountain summer season opening on Saturday. The variety classic rock group will play from 7 to 10:30 p.m. There will be a $5 cover charge. On Thursday, May 22, the local duo Norton & Chartier will perform a ...

Sidetrack Restaurant to start concert series

POWERS — The Sidetrack Restaurant in Powers kicks off its Summer Concert Series on Saturday with Doozy of Delta County. The hard rock group will play from 8 p.m. to midnight on the back patio, rain or shine. Sunday, the Todd Wangerin Project featuring Wangerin on guitar and lead vocals and Evan Blagec on percussion and vocals takes stage for four hour set for Mother’s Day entertainment. The Iron Mountain duo will perform a variety of ’90s and 2000s pop rock, original, alternative rock and country tunes from 3 to 7 p.m. Other local entertainment: Bimbo’s, Iron Mountain ...

Streaming artist Block coming to Island Resort

HARRIS — Platinum-selling country star Priscilla Block has captured audiences across the United States and abroad. On Nov. 7 and 8, she brings her megawatt smile and gregarious personality to the Island Resort & Casino for two shows. Tickets are $40 and go on sale today. Order by phone ...