JN Entertainment avid Trepeck has come a long way since his days at Camp Seagull, West Bloomfield High and the Maize 'n Blue. His wife, Carole Ilitch Trepeck, a fellow Wolverine, says their When Har- ry Met Sally relationship has been a successful joint venture. And these days, the two have ventured uptown to 211 S. Wood- ward Ave., where they've just completed their first official week in operation at their new Birm- ingham Theatre. Under the aus- pices of their company, Uptown Theatres, LLC, the Trepecks, along with partner Bill Herting and their construction crew, have been putting in marathon hours to renovate and launch the the- ater in time for the critical sum- mer movie season kickoff "I'm very excited that they're showing such an entrepreneurial spirit and were able to identify a need in Birmingham," said sports and entertainment magnate Mike Ilitch of his daughter and son-in- law. "They've created a niche. It's something that the community needs." The regal, two-level building boasts eight screens and theaters that range in size from 65 to 430 seats; tiered, plush blue velvet rock- er seats (complete with must-have cup holders); love seats; and tasty delectables that include Little Cae- sar's pizza, Twist & Shout gourmet pretzels, Gayle's chocolates, fla- vored coffees and, of course, a life- time supply of popcorn. PHOTOS BY GLENN TRIEST The Reel Birmin am Above: Sharon Stone and Marilyn Monroe clones were on hand to inaugurate the new two-level Birmingham Theatre. Left: Carole Ilitch Trepeck says it's very fortunate that she and her husband, David, work well together. Their theater had its grand reopening May 20, 1996. "What impresses me is the comfort of the auditori- um. The seats are set high enough that the sight lines are not interrupted," says Milt London, a Birmingham resident for 38 years who re- members the Birmingham Theatre evolution pre- Trepecks. `The theater is very luxu- rious. Every seat is a great seat. It's an architectural Green Fields Rabbi Joe Black Slipped A Discus The 1937 Yiddish comedy/drama stars the young Herschel Bernardi. Presented by Sinai Hospital's Pro- Direct from 11,1inneapolis, the singer/guitarist/corn- poser performs a fami- ly concert with pianist Mark Bloom. Adat Shalom Synagogue. (810) 85 --- : Second City's kicking off the Sun., 7:30 p.m., Maple-Drake JCC; Mon., 12:45 p.m., J JCC gram for Holocaust Survivors, Farni- lies and Friends. (810) 356-6668. . Tues . 7 pm- summer with its newest comedy revue. 2301 Wood- ward, Detroit. (313) 965-2222. Wed., Thurs., Sun., 8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 & 10:30 p Bubbe Meises, Bubbe Stories Written and performed by Ellen Gould, this one-woman musical play is a tribute to Thurs., 7:30 p.m. jewel," adds London, whose fami- ly owned and operated the Glad- win Theatre more than 72 years ago. Besides offering a mix of fami- ly, art and mainstream films, the Birmingham Theatre will pre- mier, sometime in July, its Film Discussion group. Spearheaded by General Manager Ruth Daniels, former manager of the Maple Theatres, the Film Dis- cussion Group is slated to be held weekly in conjunction with next- door-neighbor Lonestar Coffee Co. Special evenings spotlighting in- dustry experts will also be sched- uled. In addition, Daniels plans birthday-party packages and pri- vate functions. So, if you're looking to see a real classic this weekend, check out the Birmingham Theatre. It's a reel sight after 69 years. ❑ — Julie Yolks Walk & Squawk "They Do It With Mirrors." Hilary Ramsden's one-woman performance about identity, illusion and rabbit stew returns to 1515 Broadway, Detroit. (313) 965-1515. her immigrant grandmoth- ers. Temple I,Tael, West Bloomfield. (810) 661-5700. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 4 p.m. 93