Check out some of the great arts & cultural events to look forward to in the Farmington/Farmington Hills community this week:

Monday, September 8th, at 7:30 pm: Internationally recognized Ehnes Quartet open Chamber Soloists of Detroit‘s 2014-2015 season at First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Road at 11 Mile.

Tuesday, September 9th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm: Open audition for singers & dancers in grades 6-12 to participate in Vocalmotion, a fun show choir designed to highlight the talented performers in the Farmington/Farmington Hills area (open to both residents and non-residents). At Costick Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Rd.

Tuesday, September 9th, at 7:30 pm: Auditions for the Farmington Community Chorus, at Costick Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Rd.

Thursday, September 11th, at 6:00 pm: The STM Jazz Quartet, led by Farmington musician Stan Bawol, performs at the Governor Warner Mansion Porch Party, on Grand River in Farmington.

Thursday, September 11th, at 7:30 pm: Swing Farmington takes over the Pavilion in downtown Farmington.

Friday, September 12th, at 7:30 pm: The New Christy Minstrels, Under the Direction of Randy Sparks, perform at the Farmington Players Barn Theatre, located at 32332 W. Twelve Mile Road.

Saturday, September 13th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm: Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market, at the Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion in George F. Riley Park.

Saturday, September 13th, at 10:00 am: Audition for the Farmington Players production of the comedy Leading Ladies: “despite our best (or worst) intentions, love derails our well-constructed plans and makes us behave like fools for those we love and can’t live without.” At the Farmington Players Barn Theater, 32332 West 12 Mile Rd.