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Exhibition Opening: Friday, 5-8 p.m.

MUSIC OF THE NIGHT

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the
Opera has been extended by popular
demand. The all-new production of the
musical adapted from the novel by Gaston
Leroux will continue its Detroit engagement
at the Masonic Temple through Jan. 4. 8
p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Satur-
day; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday; $20-$65. (313)
832-2232.

Madrigal Madness

Showcasing the work of over 100 Michigan artists and
craftspeople, pieces can be found ranging from $10-$1,500.,
Detroit Artists Market, 300 River Place. Exhibition runs
through Dec. 23. (313) 393-1770.

B.B. King

The legendary blues man is still kicking, catch him while
you can. Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor, $20-$30. (810) 645-
6666.

Saturday, 3-4:30 p.m.

Patricia Polacco

The enchanting children's author and illustrator integrates her par,
daily Jewish heritage into books such as The Keeping Quilt and he
newest, The Trees of the Dancing Goats. Book Beat Bookstore, 2601
Greenfield, Oak Park. (810) 968-1190.

Saturday, 4 and 8 p.m.

Golden Boys of Bandstand

STRANGE DAZE

Frankie Avalon, Bobby Ryden and Fabian will all appear together
at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, Clinton Township;
$29-$35. Dreamy! (810) 286-2222.

Douglas MacArthur attended West Point
and became a war hero. Eddy Strange
attended West Point and became ... a
comedian. Strange brings his stream of
consciousness delivery to Joey's -Comedy
Club, 5070 Schaefer, Dearborn. 8 and
10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; $10;
$20.95/dinner show. (313) 584-8885.

Sunday, 3 p.m. Reception follows.

'Does It Match the Couch?'

Discover a new way of looking at the art on museum walls with guest
lecturer Professor Annie Smith, whose ideas for educators to novices
can also be found in her new book, Getting into Art History. Angell
Hall, U-M Museum of Art. (313) 7640395.

Tuesday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

DRAG THIS

These up-and-comers may look
like some pale-skinned British
punkers, but they actually hail
from North Carolina. No mat-
ter, the sound still fits the
looks. Catch their show 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 20. The Shel-
ter, 431 E. Congress, down-
stairs from St. Andrew's Hall,
Detroit. (810) 645-6666.

Books and Bage

Fourth- and fifth-graders who like to read, talk and think can par-
ticipate in a book discussion group of their own. Bloomfield Town- c,
ship Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine at Telegraph. (810) 642-5800.

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The Jewish News, 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48034;
t or fax us at (810) 354-6069. Notice must be received at least
i'three weeks before the scheduled event. Photos are appreci-
ated but cannot be returned. All events and dates listed in the
Out & About column are subject to change.

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