THE LYRIC CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
presents
THE BRIDGE ENSEMBLE
One of America's fastest rising chamber groups
- bridging the cultures of Russia and America through music -
Loretta Long, better known as
"Susan" on Sesame Street. The
Magic School Bus will make an
appearance, and flutist Jeffrey
Zook is set to perform musical
fables for kids.
Last year, more than 400 vol-
unteers helped out, and more
than 10,000 metro Detroit resi-
dents came to have some good,
booze-free fun. With
numbers like that,
"First Night" might be
a good venue for scop-
ing — without the
eggnog and beer gog-
gles.
in the Women's Division 50th
Anniversary musical to be held
at Adat Shalom in spring 1996.
Auditions for the musical, which
will be produced by Michelle
Passon and written and direct-
ed by Nancy Gurwin, will be
held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10,
at the Maple/Drake JCC. For
more info, call the Jewish Fed-
Annabel's Cookin'
Martha Stewart,
move on over. Cohen's
in the kitchen cooking
up Sephardic cuisine
as part of "Celebrity
Chef Night," spon-
sored by Cheryl and
Joel Kimmelman of
Sweetwater's Bistro,
on Thursday, Dec. 7, Alan Schwarz listens up for safety tips.
in Keego Harbor.
The event, which
gives local chefs a chance to eration Women's Division at
showcase their favorite dishes, (810) 642-4260, Ext. 183.
Bloomfield Players communi-
also raises money for different
charities. Proceeds from Cohen's ty theater group will hold audi-
savory samplings will benefit tions for the Tony-award- winning
MJAC, the Michigan Jewish Gershwin musical Crazy For You.
AIDS Coalition. For more infor- Auditions for the March produc-
tion will be held at Andover High
mation, call (810) 683-9010.
School Auditorium from 7-9:30
From Kimmelman To
p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec.
Himmelman
11 and 12. Performers should be
Don't forget: Peter Himmel- prepared to sing and dance. Those
who choose to sing some-
thing other than the
score from Crazy For You
should bring their own
sheet music. For more
information, call (810)
433-0885.
Mark Levine attends HMD Crime Free seminar.
-
man, rock 'n' roll sensation, 8
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the
Royal Oak Music Theatre, spon-
sored by Federation's Young
Adult Division. Tickets are $12
plus a pledge to the 1996 Allied
Jewish Campaign. Doors open 7
p.m. Cash Bar, 21 and over. For
RSVPs, a sound bite and more
information via a tres cool record-
ing, call (810) 642-4260, Ext. 241.
Tune In
Last reminder for the
first meeting of Sinai's
Friends, the hospital
volunteer group for
young adults. Dinner
and biz will begin 6:30
p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at
the Outer Drive loca-
tion. For more informa-
tion, call the Guild at
(313) 493-5300.
Fox Theatre Fun
If you're looking for an inex-
pensive gift of music, the Fox
Theatre has just announced a
special promotion: Buy three
shows, get three shows free. The
1996 Ameritech Variety Series
includes: Andrew Lloyd Webber's
"The Music of the Night," Feb.
28-March 3; John Denver, March
13-17; Gladys Knight, April 4-7;
Tanya Tucker, April 24-28; En-
Auditions: For Women Only gelbert Humperdinck, May 15-
Can you sing? Can you dance? 19; John Tesh, June 14-16.
Can you sing and dance at the Series tickets range from $30-
same time? Jewish Federation $185. Tickets go on sale tomor-
Women's Division is looking for row at the Fox Theatre or any
talented women of all ages to be Ticketmaster location. ❑
Mikhail Schmidt (violin), Susan Gulkis (viola), David Tonkonogui (cello), Karen Sigers (piano)
IN CONCERT
Sunday, December 3, 1995 - 3:30 p.m. Temple Beth El (Telegraph at 14 Mile)
MUSIC BY BRAHMS, MAHLER, SCHNITTKE
Admission: Adults $18 Students/Seniors $15 Children 16 and under - $9
Groups of 10 or more - $12/person
CALL 810-357-1111 FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION
Lyric Chamber Ensemble, 3000 Town Ctr., Ste. 408, Southfield, MI 48075
Oakland County's
Funniest
Night Out!!!
Special Holiday Show
AL J. Jamul — Dec. lst • 2nd
With Special Guest Steve Brewer
A. J. has been a regular on "In Living Color" and
"Comic Justice" on Comedy Central
Leo Dufour — Dec. 6th • 9th
With special Guest Rich Higginbottom
Leo, imported from Windsor, brings his own
Brand of International Humor
65 E. Huron At Mill — New Pontiac
Featuring the exclusive
sketch comedy of
"Mr. Paulie's Fruit and Vegetable Co."
Every Wednesday & Thursday.
Call For Information & Reservations
(810) 334-6512
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