PERLMAN PERFORMS Itzhak Perlman was born in Israel in 1945, and was already playing the violin when polio crippled him at age 4. He began studies at the Academy of Music in Tel Aviv prior to coming to America in 1958. Upon his arrival, he continued his musical training at the Juilliard School of Music in New York under the tutelage of Ivan Galmanian and Dorothy DeLay. His success in winning the presti- gious Leventritt Competition in 1964 launched his international career. The master violinist has appeared with every major orchestra and in recitals throughout the world. Audiences continue to respond not only to his flawless technique but also to his irrepressible joy in making music. Detroit audiences will have the opportunity to witness why Perlman remains so popular with audiences when he visits Orchestra Hall this month. In addition to making his DSO conducting debut, he will per- form Bach's Violin Concerto in E major. Works by Schubert, Prokofiev and Dvorak round out the program. Performance times are 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11; 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. $19-$66. (313) 576-5111. 240 pieces of framed art in BOCELLI all styles by classic and BONUS modern artists. They include Agam, Buckels, Detroit opera lovers will Chagall, Dali, Lautrec, get a "Bocelli Bonus" when McKnight, Miro, Neiman, Italian superstar Andrea Picasso, Rockwell, Vasarely Bocelli joins his co-stars and others. from the opera Werther in a Hors d'oeuvres, desserts, gala benefit concert for the beverages and music will Detroit Opera House 8 GAIL ZININIERNIAN be part of the preview. The p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9. Arts li Entertainment Editor auction begins at 8 p.m. Mezzo-soprano Denyce Any pieces of artwork not Graves, soprano Ying Huang sold that evening will be and baritone Christopher available for purchase the following Schaldenbrand will perform with Bocelli morning from 9 a.m.-noon. and the MOT orchestra, under the Shir Tikvah is located at 3900 direction of conductor Steven Mercurio, Northfield Parkway, Troy. Admission in a program of famous opera arias, is $8 per person. Advance tickets are duets and orchestra favorites. preferred and are available at the tem- With tickets for Werther, running ple office. For more information, call through Nov. 14, selling briskly, "we (248) 649-4418, Ext. 44. wanted to give our subscribers and - AUTHOR! AUTHOR! Author/illustrator Jane Breskin Zalben will sign books and give a cook- ing demonstration during a special appearance 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Book Beat bookstore in Oak Park. Zalben's latest book is titled To Every Season: A Family Holiday Cookbook. Designed for the entire family, the book includes recipes for all holidays, including Chanukah, with mouth-watering recipes and background information on the holi- days. Zalben will make pumpkin cookies, and samples of her other recipes will be available. Zalben's other books, including Pearl Plants a Tree and Papa's Latkes, will be available for purchase and autographing. Book Beat is located at 26010 Greenfield. For more information, call (248) 968-1190. ONLY IN `JEST' TEMPLE TREASURES Two area temples plan special art _ events in the coming days. The Birmingham Temple hosts its 27th annual juried art show Friday- Sunday Nov. 5 7, presenting an array of work from more than 100 artists throughout the Midwest. "1- he opening night reception, 7-10:30 p.m. Friday, features wine, cheese and hors d'oeuvres, with Sam Wedes on piano. Tickets are $15. On Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., admission is free, and lunch and snacks will be available for purchase. The Birmingham Temple is located at 28611 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills. For information, call (248) 338-8844. Next weekend, on Saturday, Nov. 13, Temple Shir Tikvah holds its first-ever art auction. An art preview begins at 7 p.m. in the temple sanctuary, where bid- ders and others will be able to preview music fans another opportunity to hear Mr. Bocelli, Ms. Graves and the other marvelous stars in a concert set- ting" at the opera house, said MOT General Director David DiChiera. Tickets are $60-$250, and can be pur- chased at the Detroit Opera House box office, or by calling (313) 237 SING. - Clockwise from top left: Itzhak Perlman makes his DSO conducting debut at Orchestra Hill. Leon Applebaum glass will be featured at the Birmingham Temple Art Fair, Nov. 5-7. Italian superstar Andrea Bocelli joins the cast of the opera "Werther" in a benefit concert for Detroit Opera House. Buckets' "Cheshire Moon" is one of more than 200 framed paintings to be auctioned at Temple Shir Tikvah on Nov. 13. In Jest a Second, playwright James Sherman's sequel to Beau Jest, the Goldman family is once again embroiled in a family secret.: Their only son, Joel, is gay and finally decides to reveal his secret to his fami- ly. His angst over telling his parents and the ensuing cover-up are the springboard to action that is part farce, part verbal humor and all about family, love and liberation. Ridgedale Players presents Jest a Second 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 5-6, 12-14 and 19-21, at their playhouse, 205 W. Long Lake Road, Troy. Jewish cast members Jack Abella of Southfield and Selma Cohen of Oak Park play the elder Goldmans; Ross Grossman plays Dr. Randy Rosen, Joel's boyfriend. Tickets are $11/$10 for seniors and students on Sundays. Call (248) 988-7049. FYI: For Arts and Entertainment related events that you wish to have considered for Out & About, please send the item, with a detailed description of the event, times, dates, place, ticket prices and publishable phone number, to: Gail Zimmerman, JN Out & About, The Jewish News, 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48034; fax us at (248) 354-6069; or e-mail to gzimmerman@thejewishnews.com Notice must be received at least three weeks before the scheduled event. Photos are appreciated but cannot be returned. All events and dates listed in the Out & About column are subject to change. 11 / 5 ' 1999 80 Detroit Jewish News