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And then there was "Light!" ... until July 29. The newest exhibit in Pittsburgh's Carnegie Museum of Art explores how art, science and everyday life changed during the Industrial Age as new ways of using artificial and natural light were harnessed. More than 300 works by major painters, including Goya, Degas and Monet, complement the inventions of such luminaries as Newton, Edison and Westinghouse. Hands-on displays encourage visitors to peek through an early telescope, test theories of vision and engage in a little primitive photography. On June 30, performance artist Seth Riskin will present "Light Dance," which pairs light with movement. The museum is located at 4400 Forbes Ave. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for students. Call (412) 622-3131.

Antique motorcars in Michigan

What do the Hudson, Packard, Rambler, Edsel and Tucker have in common? Each is either an automaker that has gone out of business or a model that is no longer produced by its parent company. On June 3, the city of Ypsilanti, Mich., will pay homage to these and other automobiles in the Fifth-Annual Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show. This year's event — which spotlights the 1919 McIntyre, 1937 Cord, 1951 Kaiser and 1960 DeSoto — will be held at Riverside Park, located at the corner of Huron and Cross streets. Admission to the show, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is $3. Call (734) 482-5000.

Milwaukee's summer kick-off

As it has since 1968, Milwaukee's stretch of the Lake Michigan shoreline will come alive with the sounds of the season when Summerfest 2001 gets under way on June 28 at downtown's Henry W. Maier Festival Park. Dubbed "the biggest music festival" by "The Guinness Book of World Records" in 1999, the 11-day fete features amusement-park rides, food and a diverse range of entertainment — from The Beach Boys (June 28) and James Brown (June 30) to Buckwheat Zydeco (June 30) and The Big Wu (July 7). Single-day admission is $9 Sunday through Thursday and $10 on weekends. A three-day pass is available for $21. For more information, call (414) 273-FEST.