..pirk, Amp. HAKATA srA they dance. The development of tech- nique and imagery go hand in glove." Pilobolus has been featured on PBS's "Dance in America" and "Great Performances" as well as "Sesame Street." —Suzanne Chessler Pilobolus Dance Theatre will per- form at 8 p.m. Friday, April 24; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25; and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Music Flail. $35/$30/$25. (313) 963-7622. OPEN 7 DAYS • LUNCH & DINNER collaborated on a children's musical that was produced by a theater in Brooklyn. Levine will join Newbery Award- winners Karen Cushman and Suzanne Fisher Staples at the Oak Park Library for Book Beat Bookstore's special Newbery Sunday event on April 26. featuring AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CUISINE AS YOU LIKE IT! • Elegant Atmosphere • Gracious Warmth • Reasonable Prices * Sushi Bar * Private Japanese Rooms * Cocktails Including 30 Different Kinds of Sake Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30-2 p.m. • Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. KAREN CLISFIMAN 32443 NORTHWESTERN 737-7220 HWY. Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile Fax: 737-7223 Visit us on the web www.hakatasushi.com the MioWife:S entiCe HONORING HEROINES /— Ella of Frel wants nothing more than to be free of the fairy Lucinda's gift of obedience and feel that she belongs to herself For how can she truly belong to herself if she knows that at any time, anyone can order her to hop on one foot, cut off her hand or betray her kingdom — and she'll have to obey? Against a tapestry of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters and fairy god- mothers, Ella's account of her quest to break the spell is a poignant tale about an unforgettable heroine who is deter- mined to be her own person. Ella sprung from the imagination of first-time children's book author Gail Carson Levine. Her Cinderella story, titled Ella Enchanted, received the 1998 Newbery Honor award and established Levine as a talented and witty story teller. Levine and her hus- band, David, live in a vintage farm- house in Brewster, N.Y., and recently en& ( Italian egain.e NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH Tuesday Thru Friday Live Entertainment Thursday, Friday & Saturday Evenings Karen Cushman's "The Midwife's Apprentice." Karen Cushman is the author of the 1995 Newbery Honor Book Catherine Called Birdy and the 1996 Newbery Winner The Midwife's Apprentice. Both books reflect Cushman's longstanding interest in medieval English history and culture. Suzanne Fisher Staples wrote Shabanu, Daughter of the Wind, win- ner of a 1990 Newbery Honor Award. She has been a UPI foreign correspon- dent posted in Pakistan, Hong Kong, Afghanistan and India. The Newbery Medal, one of the most distinguished awards in children's literature, honors outstanding writing published in the United States during the previous year. The American Library Association administers this annual award named for Englishman John Newbery, the first publisher and seller of children's books. —Linda Bachrack "Ella Enchanted," a Newbery Honor Book by Gail Carson Levine. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Newbery Sunday will be held 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Oak Park Library, 14200 Oak Park Blvd, presented by the Book Beat Bookstore in Oak Park, Books will be available for sale and for signing. Call (248) 968-1190 for more information or to reserve titles. Free of charge. Not affiliated with Larco's Italian Chophouse Call us for your next successful event... Carry-Out Available • Cigar Friendly • Open 7 Days 6303 Orchard Lake Rd., r I=M 1 ■ I in the Orchard Mall, Orchard Lake Rd.. N. of Maple • MM MIN 248-737-6688 INNS •■ Cocktails • 3 , 01111 2-e-cive‘gt-os- te 64.t.dc•s_ Szechuan • Hunan Cuisine I • Beer and Wine TOTAL DINNER BILL I F DINE IN OR CARRY-OUT e 10% •Expires 5-6-98 Excluding Holidays WE NOW SERVE LAKE SUPERIOR WHITE FISH FILLETS HEALTH DIET DISHES AVAILABLE SERVICE- L ■11 29875 NORTHWESTERN HWY. CAMO At Inkster • Applegate Square • 353-7890 Former Location: 5815 Dixie Highway • Waterford =IN NM II ■ 11 MIN MIN 1111111111 min HAVE YOU HAD OUR GREAT ITALIAN SPECIALTIES? MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SEE OUR NEW MENU SELECTIONS CHOPPED SIRLOIN WHITEFISH SICILIAN CHICKEN PARMESAN OR SHORT RIBS STUFFED CABBAGE WHITEFISH (Broiled or Durotee) 7.95 7.95 7.95 7.25 7.95 INCLUDES YOUR CHOICE OR 2 ... SOUP, SALAD, DESSERT Regular Hours Mon-Sat 7 am-8 pm CLOSED SUNDAYS SHIVA DINNERS AND BEAUTIFUL PARTY TRAYS FREE DELIVERY DELI AND GOURMET RESTAURANT 21754 W. 11 MILE RD. • HARVARD ROW • 352-4940 FAX: 352-9393 eatca Tao Bost Music Reviews iN N amtertaimmtemt 4/24 1998 113