Great Lakes Options (7)

Detroit's Bard

This month, 20 blocks of downtown Detroit will be devoted to culture. Michigan's 15th-annual Festival of the Arts, held Sept. 14 through 15, features food, music, a juried fine-arts show and the Repercussion Theatre's Shakespeare-in-the Park production of "Twelfth Night." For more information, visit www.detroitfestival.com or call (313) 577-5088.

Indiana Appleseed

Take a trip back to the 19th century at Fort Wayne, Indiana's Johnny Appleseed Festival. Each fall, Hoosiers, as well as tourists, commemorate the legend of the Indiana frontiersman who planted orchards wherever he traveled. This year's event, which takes place Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., includes a Civil War re-enactment, pottery-making demonstrations and pioneer music. Chow down on sliced apples smothered in caramel sauce or chicken corn chowder, both cooked over an open fire. For more information, log on to www.johnnyappleseedfest.com or call (219) 427-6003.

Star Wars Toledo-style

The Force is with you. Through Jan. 5, the Toledo Museum of Art presents "Star Wars: The Magic of Myth," a showcase of more than 250 models, prop, costumes and original artwork from the renowned George Lucas films. The museum is located at 2445 Monroe St. Admission is $10 for adults and $7.50 for students and seniors. Children under 6 are free. Call (419) 243-7000 or click to www.toledomuseum.org for more information.