SI-40P SI1ERWOOD FOR YOUR . f mfoRITE GROOATEf a festival, the thing that is of the most value is content. When a film was first released is almost secondary," she said. Another problem was deciding when the films would run. Because of the arrangement with the Star Southfield, opportunities to pick show times were limited, Soble said. "The art is how to maximize visibili- ty, within the framework," she said. "Like in any endeavor, you're not going to suit everybody equally,. We only have those days to work with and don't have complete freedom with scheduling." The first day's showings, on Thursday, June 10, will be in the Aaron DeRoy Theater in the Kahn JCC. Starting with a free preview at 2 p.m., other films will follow at 5 and 8 p.m. The Thursday performances are scheduled to be a preview of what's to come later in the week. Sunday, June 13, will feature an 8 p.m. show at the Star Southfield Theater, and then 5 and 8 p.m. shows on the last three days of the festival through June 16. Nitzana York, director of the JCC's Jewish Life and Learning Department, said she's hoping for a turnout of 2,500 for the festival — the maximum number possible. "Now is the time that we're adver- tising, and we're hopeful we can get to everyone," York said. The communi- ty is obviously interested." Holding the festival in June is later in the year than the planners would have liked, but securing May dates became difficult with only two months of planning. In memory of his late wife Lenore, Milton Marwil of West Bloomfield donated a $250,000 endowment to get a Jewish film festi- val off the ground. The endowment fund should generate between $18,750 and $25,000 in interest annually to run the film festival. The Center will have less than that amount to work with this year, according to Weitzer, since the endow- ment has had less than six months to generate income. Weitzer said 30 local agencies have come on board as sponsors to help pay for this year's festival. General admission to the Jewish Film Festival will be $6 per ses- sion; 55 for seniors. A festival pass to all the screenings is $45 ($35 for seniors). Patron tickets are $250; they include reserved seating for each session and an opening-reception invitation. GIFTS MZE AL 'AYE 30 'if.° Off MOST MFRS PLOS. COAAPLIAAENTARY 61ft WRAPPIN6- SNAP St4ERWOOD foi A &REAT SELECTION Of ONiGWE ONOCOAL GIFTS,,, IT'S WORTS IT! 6G44 ORCWARD LAKE ROAD AT MAPLE WEST BLOOMFIELD 24+8 855 - 16 0 0 RAON-TWOIZ 10-9 TOE.- WED - FR1 -S AT 10-6 coN 12-5 American Heart Association., Fighting Heart Disease and Stroke er • 1999 528iTA '499 36 Mo. Lease '1,500 Down * per MO. HURRY WHILE SUPPLY LASTS *$2,687.94 due at lease signing includes refundable security deposit of $550 and first payment of $499 plus $29.94 tax per month and includes $1,500 cap cost reduction. In stock units only. ©1995. American Heart Association ERHARD BMW The largest Volume Retailer in the Midwest United StatesAlways Giving you the Best Selection and Most Competitive Pricing WHAT Do Fs I O A E T D BIPBT FRA HAV F IN COMMON Erhard BMW Check out our website and win a prize worth $170! Advertise in our Arts & Entertainment Section! vvvvw.detroitjewishnews.com The Ultimate BMW Center Maple at Telegraph Bloomfield Hills (248) 642-6565 The Uttimate Driving Machine' -0'‘ fif find -, (1 94 JNArts Entertainment Call The Sales Department (248) 354.7123 Ext. 209 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS „IN Detroit Jewish News 5/14 1999 19