JN Entertainment
This Week's Best Be s
Shine On
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Russian-born Israeli pianist Alexan-
der Markovich, seated, will join
Neeme Jarvi (whose son, Kristjian
Jarvi, is pictured on the right) and
the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to
perform "Music from the Motion Pic-
ture Shine." Showcasing music from
the Academy Award-winning film,
including Rachmaninoffs Third Pi-
ano Concerto, or "Rach 3," the pro-
gram will also include works by
Chopin, Rimsky-Korsakov and
Liszt, all under the August moon at
the Meadow Brook Music Festival,
Rochester Hills. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug.
1. $13-$42. Call (313) 833-3700, or
Ticketmaster at (248) 645-6666.
Stories Of Ancient Egypt
Storyteller Corinne Stavish tells tales from ancient Egypt, including
Cinderella on the Nile, in conjunction with the exhibition at the
DIA. 5200 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-4249.
Saturday, 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
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Family Fun Fest
Hosted by the Rainbow Connection, a nonprofit organization which
fulfills the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses, the
fest will feature fun for the whole family. Clawson-Troy Elks Club.
(248) 783-9777.
Saturday-Sunday, noon-midnight
Yuk It Up
Best known for his run as the eru-
dite Sgt. Arthur Dietrich on "Bar-
ney Miller," Steve Landesberg is
also an acclaimed stand-up com-
ic. Says David Brenner, "He's the
most prolific and funniest of us all."
See him live 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 8-9. $12.50.
Chaplin's Comedy Club, 34244
Groesbeck, Clinton Township. (810)
792-1902.
COURTESY OF THE CONVERSATION COM PANY LTD.
Lavender Moon's Grand Finale
Sadly, the Lavender Moon Cafe in Ferndale will close its doors this
weekend, but it's closing in style. Live music all day, during the
Ferndale Art Fair, an Au Revoir Speak Out and a Drum Circle are
just some of the events. Drop in and say goodbye. 205 W. Nine Mile,
Ferndale. (248) 398-MOON.
Sunday, 7:30 p.m./Maple-Drake JCC;
Monday, 12:45 p.mJJPM JCC
The Jazz Singer
The classic film starring Al Jolson is presented by Sinai Hospital's
Program for Holocaust Survivors, Families and Friends. No charge.
Two different locations; call (248) 356-6668.
Sunday, 7 p.m.
Yiddish Concert In The Park
Cantor Stephen Dubov, featured soloist, will be accompanied by
pianist Martin Mandelbaum. Shepherd Park, Oak Park. (248) 534-
6857.
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Mona In The Promised Land
To Wander
In Mind
he Janice Charach Epstein Museum/Gallery presents "Black and White and Bronze," a collec-
T tion of new work by Richard Kozlow, including Krystalnacht, pictured. Consisting of two series
within the exhibit, one includes black and white paintings and bronze sculptures and is titled
"... To Wander in Mind," while a second exhibit, "Victims," will be displayed in the upper level
gallery. Says Kozlow, "My greatest reward is that I spent my whole life painting." The exhibi-
tion begins with an opening reception, a presentation by the artist and coffee 6-8 p.m. Thurs-
Maple-Drake JCC, 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. (248) 661-7641.
day, Aug. 7. Through Sept. 11.
Gish Gen's novel of a Chinese teen-ager who converts to Judaism
is discussed in the August Fiction Club. Barnes and Noble, West
Bloomfield. (248) 626-6804.
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