* Macomb Center * for the Performing Arts edoter,q Bergasse, 23, is staying at home with his mom and broth- er Mark, also a teacher at the studio, while in town with the tour. "I teach at night, and Josh has shows," says Annette. "We've been pulling a lot of all- nighters so we can spend some time together." he new Detroit Opera House will continue to bustle with a variety of activities as it settles in to its new digs, which opened in April to the tune of $36 million in restora- tion costs. Following load-out of West Side Story, the Detroit Opera House and Michigan Opera Theatre will kick off Communi- ty Week the next day, Monday, Nov. 25. It will run through Sat- urday, Nov. 30. If you haven't had the oppor- tunity to yet visit the fully restored 2,700-seat regal surroundings of the Detroit Opera House, you now have a chance. You're all invited to cel- ebrate the talent of metro De- troit's musicians, singers and dancers by attending their per- formances during four days of cul- tural arts and fam- ily-oriented events: Babes in Toyland High school choruses and cham- ber ensembles, Davis Gloff of WQRS to MC. sponsored by ()TARGET 3 & 7 P.M. Sunday, Nov. 24 Wednesday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m. adult $21 • student/sr. cit. $18 — Nine professional dance com- panies from southeast Michigan perform excerpts. A Winter Solstice Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Family Fun: arts per- 7 P.M. Sunday, Dec. 1 adult $21 • student/sr. cit. $19 formances by youth choruses, percussion ensembles, young jazz artists, a mini Hansel and Gretel by Michigan Opera Theatre singers and sing-a-long on the Opera House stage. Other activities include a kids construction site, architectural scavenger hunt, storytelling, crafts, a mime, coloring corner and holiday gift shop priced for kids' allowances. Circo Zoppe Europa Presents Buon Natale 7 P.M. Tuesday, Dec. 3 adult $18 • student/sr. cit. $16 Vic Damone With the Macomb Symphony Orchestra Zi Tickets may be pur chased at the Detroit Opera House (Broadway entrance) the day of the show. Indi- vidual tickets are $5 ($15 family pass for 3 or more) or $15 for the series. For more information, please call (313) 874-7856. 0 8 P.M. Friday, Dec. 13 8 P.M. Saturday, Dec. 14 adult $36 • student/sr. cit. $32 golden circle $42 Ami k 77C./ -7— C 4(1„ A4ST For more information HUDSON'S, HARMONY HOUSE & BLOCKBUSTER MUSIC 1p 1996!r97ths:ason MACOMB CENTER and to order tickets, .t.. . „ For The Performing Arts Hall (M-59) at Garfield Road call the One mile east ‘-- ' 1 .---.'- Macomb Center Box Office. of Lakeside Mall Call-For-Tix (810) 645-6666 (810) 286-2222 Monday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m. — Profes- A community service program of Macomb Community College. AFRICAN FORM AND IMAGERY sional jazz musi- cians. Right: Susan Owen, who plays Christine Daae in Phantom of the Opera, will take center bimah at Temple Beth El, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, when she performs with Cantor Stephen Dubov. DETROIT COLLECTS View more than 70 important objects from local and private collections as well as highlights from the DIA's permanent collection. This wood standing male figure comes from the Songye people of Eastern Zaire. Below: Rick Hilsabeck stars as the Phantom in the national tour, now extended through Jan. 4 at the Masonic Temple. PHOTO BY JOAN MARCU S (-) Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m. — * Daily Tours Wednesday-Sunday • 2 p.m. Meets in the exhibition Workshops and Classes Available For more information 313.833.4249 Recommended museum admission: $4 adults, $1 children, members free. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday • 11 a.m.-5 p.m. These programs are made possible with support from the Michigan Council for Ads and Cultural Affairs. The DIA Is an equal opportunity employer and presenter. THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS 5200 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, Michigan 48202 313.833.7900 • http://www.dia.org