Banquet and Party Facilities Available ANNOUNCING BY POPULAR REQUEST AMERICAN CENTER CAFETERIA Jewish Music Concert Focus Beth Israel Congregation of Ann Arbor announces a con- cert, "Jewish Music in the Classical Repertoire," to be performed by Amy Shevrin, violinist, and Michele Cooker, pianist, on Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. in the synagogue sanctuary. The program will consist of works by contemporary Israeli composers as well as Ernest Bloch's First Violin Sonata. A similar concert, featuring different works on the theme, "Jewish Music in the Classical Repertoire," was presented by the duo at the Kerrytown Concert House in 1986. Shevrin received an M.A. degree from Eastman School of Music and B.A. degree from Barnard College. She is cur- rently a member of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and is a performer and teacher in Ann Arbor. Cooker, an established recitalist, has performed with the internationally known musicians Camilla Wicks and Jeffrey Solov. Shevrin and Cooker have performed together for more than three years. A reception will follow the concert. Tickets are available at the Beth Israel office and at the door. For information, call the synagogue, 665-9897. -1LOCAL NEWS 1"." Sefer Safari Set For Jan. 10 Sefer Safari, a city-wide family reading program, will be launched at 2 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. Storybook characters in costume, games, book crafts and storytellers Maureen Schiffman, Corinne Stavish and Helen Utchenik, will be part of the afternoon's program. The program is sponsored by Jewish Experiences For Families and local Jewish libraries. For information, contact Jewish Experiences For Families, 661-0600. Amal Friends To Visit Israel A trip to Israel is being planned for April by the American Friends of Amal in Michigan, timed to coincide with Israel's 40th In- dependence Day and Amal's 60th anniversary celebrations. For details, call Goldie Eskin, 967-4720. ON JEFFERSON Detroit's First & Newest Restaurant & Night Club NOW OPEN FOR DINING! Presents The Finest In Italian Cuisine Featuring MONDAYS THRU FRIDAYS --5 p.m. to 8 p.m. AMERICAN CENTER BLDG., 27777 FRANKLIN RD. Your Host: RICHARD B. CARLSON (formerly of Merrick's) 353-8144 or 353-8146 1 CATERING FACILITIES AVAILABLE I /Kitchen Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 5 to 10, Fri. & Sat. 5 to 11 Closed Monday BANQUET FACILITIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS Homemade Dishes • Joey's Filet of Sole • Pasta Primavera • Chicken Florentine • Sauteed Veal Siciliano Plus Many Other Dining Specialties Dinner music 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Top 40 dance music and our New York-Style Light Show 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Indoor Valet Parking 331-5450 7909 East Jefferson at Van Dyke THE BRIGHT IDEA THE JEWISH NEWS send as a gift 354 6060 - Restaurant Reservations Suggested 1990 Hiller Rd. 682-1347 (Old Orchard Trail) Off Pontiac Trail to Old Orchard Trail To Hiller Road Authentic Lebanese Food Dinner 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m. Open 6 Days A Week Monday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 Mid. BEGINNING JAN. 10, WE WILL BE OPEN SUNDAYS 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LET US HOST YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION • • • • • WEDDINGS BIRTHDAYS RECEPTIONS ANNIVERSARIES REUNIONS • • • • • 362-1262 BAR MITZVAHS BAT MITZVAHS BANQUETS MEETINGS HOLIDAYS Concourse, Top of Troy Bldg. • 725 W. Big Beaver at 1-75 Excellent Wine List Special Vegetarian Dishes Available Cocktails Also Catering and Carry-Out 7295 Orchard Lake Road, South Side of the Robin's Nest Shopping Center Reservations Accepted: 737-0168 Your Host: Walid Eid THE ONE AND ONLY R Oakland County's Waterfront Restaurant COME AND EXPERIENCE OUR BEAUTIFUL ISLAND WATERFRONT SETTING AND EXCELLENT CUISINE OPEN 7 DAYS . . . MON.-SAT. LUNCH 11 a.m.-3 p.m., DINNER 4 p.m.-11 p.m., SUNDAY 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Pontiac Ifindi 142 E. Walled Lake Drive At Pontiac Trail Walled Lake Reservations Now Accepted 669-1441 IN LA MIRAGE MALL 29555 Northwestern Hwy. North of 12 Mile A R ill A 352-3840 Quality Food Since 1954 BREAKFAST SPECIALS MON.-SUN. TIL 11 a.m. LOX, EGGS & CREAM CHEESE & CHIVES OMELETTE $198 ONIONS BAGEL, ROLL OR TOAST $198 BAGEL, ROLL OR TOAST TWO FOR ONE SPECIAL CHICKEN FOR 2 $ 730 INCLUDES: COTTAGE FRIES, COLE SLAW, BREAD & BUTTER FOR TWO THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 47