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Dreamy Joseph

One hundred forty area adults and chil-
dren have come together to sing and dance
the energetic tale of Joseph and his favorite
coat in Joseph and the Amazing Techni-
color Dreamcoat. Presented by the city of
Warren's Department of Parks and Recre-
ation, Joseph is the Warren Civic Theatre's
annual community theater production. 8
p.m. Thursday-Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Sat-
urday-Sunday, July 31-Aug 3. $6-$10. War-
ren Woods Auditorium, 3400 12 Mile,
Warren. (810) 751-8080.

Friday, 9 p.m.; Saturday, 7 and 9:30 p.m.;
Sunday, 4:30 and 7 p.m.; Monday, 9 p.m.;
Tuesday-Wednesday, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

The Pillow Book

Director Peter Greenaway's (The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and
Her Lover) new film, The P111011) Book, inspired by 10th-century
Japanese calligraphy, stars Vivian Wu and Trainspotting's Ewan
McGregor. Not to be missed.. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty,
Ann Arbor. (313) 668-8480.

Friday, 8 p.m.

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Bugs Bunny On Broadway

AM M Ailtb.

The anarchic spirit of Chuck Jones' Looney Tunes gang runs ram-
pant in this musical. hit. In celebration of Bugs' 50th anniversary,
a multimedia pastiche was created with a large screen project-
ing the synchronized cartoons, the music of Carl Stalling and Milt
Franklin, the voice of Mel Blanc. Meadow Brook, Rochester Hills.
$12.50-$22.50. (248) 645-6666.

Friday, 8 p.m.

The End Is Here! Concert

Ancient Egypt

The Detroit Institute of Arts is the only Midwestern venue
for "Splendors of Ancient Egypt," the largest exhibition of
ancient Egyptian treasures to ever tour America. Featur-
ing over 200 masterpieces offering a panoramic view of an-
cient Egypt from the predynastic period to the 7th century
C.E., the exhibition includes statues, mummy cases (such
as the anthropoid coffin of Amenemope, circa 1490 B.C.E.,
pictured), jewelry, wall carvings and ceramics, pointing to
the age of pharaohs, political unrest, technical achieve-
ments, the afterlife and much more. Through Jan. 4. 5200
Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-7900.

Beep, Beep, Yeah

David Letterman's 1951 212 Ferrari Inter Ghia Coupe, the pictured 1951 Ferrari Berlinetta Coupe
and a 1902 Mercedes are among
the hundreds of classic and vintage
Automobiles to be exhibited at the
1997 Meadow Brook Hall Con-
cours d'Elegance. Celebrating the
50th anniversary of Ferrari and
the 100th birthday of Oldsmobile,
the contours pays homage to both
European and American auto his-
tory. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug.
3. $20; $10/ages 13-17; free/12 and
under. Free parking. Call for info
regarding additional activities, in-
cluding historic races, black tie auc-
tion reception and more, (248)
370-3140.

In conjunction with "The End is Here!" exhibition. at Book Beat,
an apocalyptic performance featuring Princess Dragon-Mom, Mon
ster Island, the ESPs and the Impaler. The Raven, 145 N. Center,
Northville. (810) 349-9420.

Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 pan.; and 3-6 p.m. **Is

Comcast Kidfest '97

Fun for the family, including food, games, prizes, live bands, moon
walks, competitions and, of course, Rory, star of "Ready, Set, Learn,"
"Rory and Me" and "Rory's Place," The Learning Channel's vio-
lence-free block of children's programming To benefit the Joe Du
mars Celebrity Tennis Classic, a benefit for the Children's Hospital
Joe Dumars Fieldhouse, Shelby Township. $1. (810) 731-3080.

Monday, 7:30 p.m.

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Laugh And Make A Me nce

Leo Dufour, Norm Stoltz, Ken Brown, Gilda Hauser, Ben Konstantin
and more will yuk it up to benefit Caring Together, a nonprofit net
work of organizations which care for the elderly in Detroit. Mark Rid `1
ley's Comedy Castle, 269 E. Fourth, Royal Oak. $10. (248) 542-9900.

Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Fash Bash

Fashion takes off for a benefit for the DIA. Highlighting the very
best in fashion amidst singers, dancers, musicians, plus appear-
ances by designer Gene Meyer and Nautica designer David Chu.
Live auction, after bash at the State Theatre and lots more. Fox
Theatre, 2211 Woodward, Detroit. $25-$150. (313) 833-6760.

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