ITZHAK PeRLMAN Ftii( l)dtlg s ly old dates — like we're talking dates from way back in high school. The reunions, as always, proved fun and fruitful. Post- mortem gossip for hours. Nu? There was dancing, food and some booze. Incidentally, who or- dered that stretch-stretch limo waiting out front? And did it have a dry bar? How about a televi- sion? Seen on the scene: David Levin, Steve Rotenberg, Jodi Little, Michael Fox, Vi- vian Adler-Brumm, James Brumm, P.J. Cherrin, Grant Greenberg, Gadi Raviv, Michael Weinraub, Zvika Ashkenazi, Mike Gutman and many, many others. Itzhak Perlman and Angel Records help make your Holidays more harmonious. Though many have tried, few have come close to the musical genius of Itzhak Perlman. His violin speaks to us in sweeping ranges of emotion that leave all those listening truly exhilarated. Nov. from Angel Records, Itzhak Perlman brings you the untamed and unrestrained sounds of klezmer music - the music he first loved. On Sale $11.99 CD $7.99 A-ce It Good luck to all of you em- barking on final exams in a quest for that coveted bachelor's, mas- ter's or doctorate. Jam and cram, but remember, there's a bright white light at the end of the tun- nel (I think it might indicate an approaching snowstorm). The Yuletide's In Robert Mattler is the young adult chair of Federation's up- coming "Christmas Day Extrav- aganza." Dear readers, this event is simply incredible. EYE knows because EYE covered it last year. Before 9 a.m. on X-mas morning, good-hearted people were swarming around the Federation building and waiting for the doors to open so they could vol- unteer for the day's event. EYE had to rub her sleep-encrusted eyes to execute a quick reality check. Evidently, it was real, and it'll happen all over again this year. Rob, who's co-chairing the do- gooders' gig with Barbara Tukel, Randy Sakwa, Stacey Hoffer and Amy Lavetter, says volunteers will have the op- portunity to prepare food, serve meals, entertain and shmooze with elderly at nursing homes, kids at food kitchens, as well as mothers and children at domes- tic-violence shelters. There will be a total of 20-or-so locations where Jews can preform random acts of kindness on this day of good cheer. "I think people want to feel good. They want to help others and there is a real need," Rob says. The Extravaganza begins at 9 a.m., Dec. 25, and lasts until about 3 p.m. Everyone initially meets at the Max M. Fisher Building, where they'll be treat- ed to a continental breakfast. The event is sponsored by Fed- eration's Young Adult Division, Women's Division, the Business and Professional Women's Divi- sion and the Michigan-Israel Connection. For more informa- tion, call Susan Langnas at (810) 642-4260.0 Bring Itzhak Perlman Home for the Holidays Klezmer music is the celebration music of East European Jews around the world. "In the Fiddler's House - embodies the vitality of this Cassette Prices Shown Good With This Ad. Expires January. 2,1996 HARMONYHOUSE 1 %0 Angel Records, 810 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019. resurgent form. Helping Itzhak Perlman create a marvelous blend of tradition and innovation are fourof the most exciting groups making the kleZinCl' music of today - Brave Old World, The Klezmatics, The Andy. Statman Klezmer Orchestra, and The Klezmer Conservatory Band. business do I. a "I wondered It classically Inane, - musician have Paving this soulful. passionate music. 11 ,11, worries evaporated after the first two notes .. . The tunes and rhythms were as frimiliar to me as if I were humming Cl tittle on my boyhood streets of Tel A141)." — Itzhak Perlman PBS Great Performance special, in the Fiddler's House - , airing in your area in December. Check your local listings. Lovely, affordable homes .. . tree-lined streets .. . warm and friendly neighbors . . all await you and your family! • You may be able to purchase your own home in Oak Park or Southfield with the help of The Neighborhood Project. For information, call 967- 1112 ponsored Thelewisb Federation opletropolitan Detroit EIGH BORI-100D PROJECT A111 ■ 31.