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PLEASE CALL OR STOP INI Bigger Is Better Michigan artists exhibit large works at the Janice Charach Epstein Museum/Gallery. CARLA JEAN SCHWARTZ Local Columnist A ntigone or Columbine? That is the question. Local artist Robert Schefman's mural Antigone used to be hanging in the performing arts center at Detroit Country Day School, but now it's part of "A Really Big Show" at the Janice Charach Epstein Museum/Gallery inside the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. Schefman's mural caused a contro- versy a few weeks ago when officials at DCDS believed the mural recalled last year's massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado. DCDS "wound up with a war, and rather than keep fighting about it, they removed it," said Schefman at the museum's open- ing reception last week. He explained that the mural is based on the classic Greek tragedy Antigone by Sophocles and in no way repre- sents violence or terror. In the mural, a young woman is kneel- ing and holding her dead brother in her arms. The description provided by the muse- urn states that the mural represents the loyalty and responsibility that Antigone feels for her family and God. Schefman dressed the Clockwise from top: Andrea Morganroth and Elise Bratley produced a successful evening as co- chairmen of the Founders Junior Council TGIF Party. Robert Schefman with his mural 'Anti gone." Beverly Neumann shows her latest work of art. Dimon Classifieds 's GET jek Results! 3sw 2/11 2000 108 (248) 354-5959 Spotlight Artist Joyce Gottleib works in glass and metal. figures in contemporary clothing and included spotlights in the canvas to denote that the scene takes place in a theater. Many viewers, like architect Ken Neumann, were unaware of the con- troversy. Neumann commented on the power of the piece and the dimen- sional image. Most of the more than 20 artists in "A Really Big Show" attended the open- ing reception. Artist Joyce Gottleib of West Bloomfield explained that her work is composed of metal and glass. Beverly Neumann has created works of art on discarded refrigerator doors. Her latest work, a colorful bench with a mural, is also on display. Barbara Newman Zack, who attend- ed the opening reception, said, "This is [gallery director] Sylvia Nelson's best effort. The display of art boggles the mind, because the artists are all local." Some of the art aficiona- dos spotted in the crowd included Florine Mark, Sandy and Bob Moers, Mindy and Jerry Kaufman, Marcy and Eric Borofsky, Sheila Charlip, Rochelle Iczkovitz, Larry Wolf, Beverly Baker, Leonard Barron and Bob Sher. Art patrons Richard and Janice Cherkasky were excited about a new project between the museum and Temple Israel. The Cherkaskys explained that the new project includes traveling and exploring Jewish art around the country. For information on the art travel project, call (248) 661-7641. "A Really Big Show" runs through March 16. TGIF PARTY Andrea Morganroth of Birmingham, a co-chairman of the Founders Junior Council TGIF Party, reports that the event was a huge success. More than 300 patrons attended the recent bene- fit held at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Some of the patrons in the crowd included Erik Morganroth, Todd Wyett, Eli Saulson, Kim Gladstone and Stephanie Jacobson. The next event will be held Thursday, April 6 — yes, a Thursday instead of a Friday — to celebrate the Van Gogh exhibition. NOTES • Local photographer Barbara Abel has a showing of her art in New York through Saturday, Feb. 19, at Viridian Artists Inc., 24 W. 57th Street. • Lynn Portnoy will be having a book signing and celebration to launch her second book Going Like Lynn — New York. This easy-to-read compact book provides fascinating off-the-beaten- track information for New York trav- elers. The presentations will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, and 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at her retail store Lynn Portnoy in Southfield. • Roz & Sherm in Bloomfield Hills will hold a Hino & Malee trunk show this weekend. • Haberman Fabrics is holding a bridal fashion show, "Wedding Wishes," a benefit for Gilda's Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at its down- town Royal Oak store. To discover the excitement of custom bridal design, bridal specialists can help design a gown for the wedding, whether you sew or use professional services. Reservations are requested by calling (248) 541-0010. • Variety — The Children's Charity presents "Winter Fantasy" 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Knollwood Country Club. The evening includes dinner, entertainment and a live auc- tion. For information, call (248) 258- 5511 . ❑