Actor David Ogden Stiers joked about the slimming effect of his tuxedo as he conducted the Grand Rapids (Mich.) Symphony Orchestra.

Stiers, who played the snooty Charles Winchester on the television series "M*A*S*H," is on a national, 15-concert tour to promote the arts. Proceeds from Wednesday night's performance at DeVos Hall were donated to the musicians' pension funds.SATURDAY: Salt Lake Trappers' home opener. Jeane Kirkpatrick addresses Cannon's American Values Lecture at Symphony Hall.

SUNDAY: Americans celebrate Father's Day.

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