Best bets: Julie Muszynski book signing

ROYAL OAK

‘Henley’ author and friend coming home

Julie Muszynski, the author and illustrator of “Henley — A New York Tail” and the recently released “Henley — On Safari,” will read and sign copies of her books during a program at Barnes Noble in Royal Oak.

Muszynski is from Huntington Woods but lives in New York City, where she is working toward a master’s degree in illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

“The first ‘Henley’ book was about loyalty and the second ‘Henley’ book is about finding your own voice,” says Muszynski, whose dog, Facey, will accompany her at the event. “They’re really fun books, and they have all kinds of interactive elements, including maps and lift-the-flap functions.”

Muszynski, who relishes visiting John K. King Books when she’s in the Detroit area, refers to writing as a fun art form.

“I like the process of writing and designing and making the books,” she says.

2-4 p.m. Saturday, Barnes Noble, 500 S. Main, Royal Oak. 248-336-9490 or www.henleywoofntails.com.

FERNDALE

Glass artists play with fire and ice

Explore works by glass artists — including Jan Brown, Joy Cichewicz, Jeanine Ackerman Smith, Sylvus Tarn, Sheila Morley, Gayle Glenn, Deborah Harowitz, Candy Orow, Denise Billups Walker and Brenda Gillen — during the “From Fire to Ice” exhibit at the Lawrence Street Gallery.

Some of the artists are from the Southeastern Michigan Glass Beadmakers Guild.

Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Friday. Opens Wednesday and continues through Sept. 1. 22620 Woodward, Ferndale. An opening reception will be 6-9 p.m. Aug. 3.

248-544-0394 or www.lawrencestreetgallery.com.

CHELSEA

Classic cars, music at Sounds and Sights fest

Live music, children’s activities, an art market and a classic car show are on tap for the Sounds and Sights Festival.

5-11 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Downtown Chelsea. For more info, call 734-433-2787 or visit www.chelseafestivals.com. General admission is free. There’s a fee for some of the entertainment.