Museums AM Art Centers Janice Charach Epstein Mu- seum/Gallery: Darkness into Light: Re-Emergence of Jewish Culture in Germany. Todd We- instein photographs Jewish cul- ture reintegrating itself in German society. Terrorism -A Work in Progress. Deanna Sper- ka uses photographs, personal histories and documentation. Through Oct. 17. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Maple-Drake Jewish Community Center, 6600 West Maple, West Bloomfield. (810) 661-7641. Jewish Community Center: Photo-Art Show. The Institute for Retired Professionals presents the prize-winning artists' works. Opening Reception: 4-6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at the Maple- Drake JCC. Opens Sept. 30. Through Oct. 10, at 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Oct. 14 through Oct. 20, at the JPM JCC, 15110 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park. (810) 967-4030. The Scarab Club: 53rd Annu- al Watercolor Exhibition. The ex- hibit, juried by Linda Mendelson, recognizes the achievement of Michigan and Ontario watercol- orists. Through October 19. Call for times. The Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit. (313) 831- 1250. Creative Arts Center: New American Identity. An Hispanic Awareness Exhibit, featuring five multimedia interactive installa- tions. Opening Reception: 6-9 p.m. Fri., Sept. 27. Through Nov. 12. 10-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 47 Williams Street, Pontiac. (810) 333-7849. Detroit Artists Market: New Regionalism Exhibition and Tour. Focusing on the effects Michigan has had as a region on the lives of its residents, the state is documented through contem- porary works of art. Opening Re- ception: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Through Oct. 25. In-Residence. Mary Fortuna, Brian Nelson, Yayoi Sakurai, Margaret Kamin- ska-Skiba and Robert Taormina. Through September. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Friday. 300 River Place. (313) 393-1770. Birmingham Community House: "Artist of the Month" Carol Master creates impres- sionistic paintings that are both romantic and evocative. Through Sept. 29. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday- Saturday; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday. 31. For information, call (810) 645-3323. Cranbrook Architec- ture and Sculpture Tour, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 27. Call for more information. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. 1221 N. Woodward. (810) 645-3312. Council, the festival features over 125 artists of fiber, jewelry, glass, photography and more, plus en- tertainment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat- urday-Sunday, Sept. 28-29. Oakland University, at Walton Blvd. and Adams Road, Rochester. (810) 656-8040. University of Michigan Muse- um of Art: Motives of Memory: Detroit Institute of Arts: Rid- Commercializing the Jewish Past Swords into Plowshares: Sur- ing Low: The Art of Lowriders . in Poland. Photojournalist Erica viving Memories: Peace Memori- The 1940s phenomenon of trans- Lehrer explores how the past is al. Bradley McCallum's working forming cars into lowriders. misconstrued through commer- drawings, models, design notes Through Oct. 27. A Hidden Trea- cial imagery. Opens Sept. 30. and audio testimonies of persons sure: Japanese Prints from the Opening Reception: 7-9:30 p.m. affected by violence. Through Oct. Carnegie Museum of Art. Tuesday, Oct. 1. Through Oct. 12. 10. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Through Nov. 10. Woven Splen- Venice, Traditions Transformed: Thursday and Saturday; 12-3 dor: Five Centuries of European Paintings from the Sarah Camp- p.m. every second Sunday. 33 Tapestry in the Detroit Institute bell Blaffer Foundation and the East Adams, Detroit. (313) 963- of Arts. Through Sept. 29. A Dis- University of Michigan. Master- continuous Thread. Running in works from the 16th and 17th cen- 7575. conjunction with Woven Splen- turies. In the Apse and Lobby Detroit Focus Gallery: The Dif dor, this exhibition surveys non- Galleries. Through Jan. 12. Costa- ference Is Art. Works gnacci Works: by the students of the 1968 - 1995 . Kennedy Center, a Through Sept. school for persons 29, in the Slusser with special needs. Gallery. Komar, Through Nov. 2. Melamid and Re- Noon-6 p.m. Thurs- nee. Russian emi- day-Saturday. 33 gre painters East Grand River, 1 Vitaly Komar block east of Wood- and - Alex ward. (313) 965-3245. Melamid collabo- rate with a Detroit Historical brush-wielding Museum: Seeking elephant named Volunteers. Volun- Renee. Through teers interested in Oct. 13. Common taking a free 10-week Ground: African docent training pro- Art and Affinities. gram to learn about Through Febru- Detroit's history, mu ary. 10 a.m.-5 seum displays and ar- "Terrorism - A Work in Progress." Deanna Sperka uses photographs, p.m. Tuesday-Sat- tifacts, beginning personal histories and documentation to portray the torment inflicted by urday; 10 a.m.-9 Monday, Oct. 14. Call terrorism. Through Oct. 17 at the Janice Charach Epstein Museum/Gallery p.m. Thursday; Fred Stubbs, (313) at the Maple-Drake JCC. 12-5 p.m. Sunday. 833-1475. A Brush University of with Satire: 25 Years of Political European tapestries drawn from Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. Cartoons by Draper Hill. The the DIA's permanent collection. State St., Ann Arbor. (313) 764- work of the Detroit News car- Through Oct. 6. African Form 0395. toonist looks with a sense of hu- and Imagery: Detroit Collects. mor at the foibles and posturing Through Jan. 5. The Car and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeol- of political figures. Through Nov. Camera: The Detroit School of ogy: Nefertotee. Over 50 area 30. $3/adults; $1.50/seniors/chil- Automotive Photography. De artist have designed tote bags, of- dren 12-18; free/under 12. Closed Salle Gallery of Photography. ten reflecting an ancient theme, Monday and Tuesday; 9:30 a.m.- Through Nov. 24. Suggested do- which will be offered at a silent 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 10 nation $4 adults/$1 children. 11 auction, to benefit the museum's a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; educational outreach programs. Kresge Gallery, 5401 Woodward 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends. 5200 Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at at Kirby, Detroit. (313) 833-1805. Woodward Ave. (313) 833-7900. Sweet Lorraine's in Ann Arbor. 6:30-10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30. Detroit Public Library: Michi- Cranbrook Art Museum: $30; $15/students. View the per- gan Hispanic Artists'. Through Artists-In-Residence. Work by the manent collection of ancient sculp- Nov. 30, at the Bowen branch, W. newest faculty members. ture, glass, pottery, inscriptions Vernor at W. Grand Blvd. (313) Through Oct. 27. Danger Zone: and mosaics in the Greek and Ro- 297-9381. Student Exhibition. Photography by John Ganis, Cor- man Gallery. Free admission to Students from Operation Get rective Actions at Reichold Chem- museum. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- Down's Alkebu-Ian Youth Cen- ical Plant. Through Oct. 27. Friday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sun- ter. Opens Oct. 1. Through Oct. Alexis Rockman: Second Nature. day. 434 S. State, Ann Arbor. (313) 15. It's US: A Celebration of Who Hyper-realism. Through Oct. 27. 764-9304. We Are in America Today. A pho- One Down-Sizing Fits All. Bruce tographic exhibition of immi- Thayer's works on paper and grants' contributions to sculpture. Through Oct. 27. "American" customs. Through Saarinen House and Garden: A Sept. 28. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Total Work of Art," a docent-guid- Tuesday and Thursday-Satur- ed, 75-minute tour. Through Oct. New Art at Meadow Brook: Sponsored by the Creative Arts day; 1-9 p.m. Wednesday. 5201 Plymouth is ARTrageous: Each participating gallery in the art walk will have a guest artist with displays, including color, oils and American Indian carvings. In conjunction, the Plymouth Music Festival will take place in Kellogg Park. Friday-Sunday, Sept. 27-29. For information and gallery hours, call (313) 455-8838. 380 S. Bates, Birmingham. (810) 644-5832. Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833- 1000. Oakland County Galleria: Ju- ried Exhibition and Sale. Pre- sented by the Needlework and Textile Guild of Michigan. Through Oct. 28. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 1200 N. Tele- graph Road, Pontiac. (810) 858- 0415. Birmingham Bloomfield Art Association: The First Decade: My Journey of Photography. Pho- tographer Marji Silk. Through Sept. 30. 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham. (810) 644- 0866. AN Fail% Southfield Pavilion Antiques Exposition: Over 100 exhibitors of fine American, European and Oriental art and antiques. 2-9 p.m. Friday; 12-8 p.m. Saturday; 12-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27-29. $6/good for 3 days. Southfield Civic Cen- ter, Evergreen at 10 1/2 Mile Road, Southfield. (810) 354-1000. Cal For Artists Birmingham Temple Art Show: The 24th juried invita- tional will be held Nov. 8-10. In- terested artists should call (810) 477-1890. 1996 Focus on Michigan Pho- tography Contest: Photographs taken at a public park, recreation facility or public festival or fair may be submitted in one of three age divisions: youth (17 and un- der), adult (18-54) and senior (55 and older). Local winners will be selected by a panel ofjudges from Oakland County Parks. Entry deadline is Nov. 15. To obtain en- try form and information sheet, call (810) 858-1086. Gaieties Art Leaders Gallery: Featur- ing today's most popular artists from around the world: Roy Fairchild, Kerry Hallam, David Schluss, Hessam, Barbara Wood and others. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon- day-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri- day and Saturday; 12-5 p.m. Sunday. 33216 W. 14 Mile, West Bloomfield, (810) 539-0262. The Anderson Gallery: Fine textile and fiber art. "Industrial Strength Art," featuring Bill Alexander. Opening reception 7- 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Through Oct. 27. G a llery Hours: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Friday; or by appointment. 7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac, (810) 335- 4611. GALLERIES page 106 -