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`Remembering Molly'
AL MARTINO
Sat., Sept. 30
DON RICKLES
Wed., & Thurs., Oct. 25 & 26
Localites are presenting a musical show
on the Yiddish theater star.
again attempting to revive the Yiddish
he Mystery Muncher
theater with her brain child called
writes ...
Remembering Molly, a musical docu-
"If you were around dur-
mentary honoring the memory of
ing the 1930s, you may
Molly Picon, an icon of the Jewish
remember Littman's Yiddish Theater,
theater.
the heart of Detroit's Jewish show-biz
"'Yiddish is the melody of Jewish
scene and an important part of that
song,' Aaron said. For too
population's life.
long, we've been lacking a
"On Saturday nights, the
forum for that melody.' The
theater would be only half full
new production is being per-
Five minutes before curtain
formed for various groups in
time. Then crowds of people
the Jewish community.
shoved their way through the
"` Remembering Molly is my
box office to buy tickets for
contribution towards perpet-
an evening of gut-wrenching
uating mamaloshen, the
drama or toe-tapping music.
mother tongue,' Aaron said.
"Where did it all go?
DANNY
"The cast also includes
Yiddish theater continued to
RASKIN
Marian Zacks, musical direc-
shrink painfully with age. You
Local Columnist
tor; Sidney Mann, violinist;
can attribute that to assimila-
and Harriet Shubin, Alex
tion and sophistication. But
Nemoff, Cici and Jack Kaufman, Mimi
what needs bridging above all in pro-
Summers, Ruth Goldman, Fran Trager
ducing Yiddish shows is language.
and Irene Pianin, singers and narrators.
"Most audiences seek popular, avant-
"The show will be performed free
garde entertainment in English. But
of charge at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12,
many Yiddish ticket buyers crave a trip
at the Prentis Jewish Apartments in
in a time capsule, the old familiar reper-
Oak Park and the same time Sunday,
tory performed in the old familiar style.
Sept. 24, in the Oak Park Library.
"In the Detroit area is a nucleus of
"For additional show times and
performers and at least one producer
places, call writer-director Fran Aaron,
who aren't willing to say a requiem for
(248) 967-4011.
the golden age of Yiddish theater.
"Speaking of Yiddish flavor, the
"Since 1989, Fran Aaron and Jackie
Fiddler restaurant on Orchard Lake
Klein have been collaborating on
Road in West Bloomfield, is tops in the
musical reviews with a Yiddish flavor.
area for its Jewish and Russian-style tra-
The touring shows have been per-
ditional food. Their motto is, Always
formed in a number of venues under
give people more than they expect.'
Aaron's capable direction.
"Favorites are hearty mushroom
"After a two-year hiatus, Aaron is
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PAUL ANKA
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AUBURN HILLS
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The
second of Lelli's traditionally fine Italian ris-
torantes is located across from the Pontiac
Silverdome. Besides elegant surroundings, it
features the same excellent food served by
the Lelli family since 1939. Reservations
are accepted for any evening except
Saturday.
BERKLEY
SBA, 4033 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248)
548-3650.There is nothing like a consis-
tently dependable neighborhood family
restaurant.The Italian and American menu
is one that evokes much confidence in
casual dining.The chicken, ribs, round and
square pizzas. fish, salad. pasta, etc. are
served seven days a week for lunch and
dinner. Everything is also available for
carry-out.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road,
Bloomfield Hills. (248) 932-0800. Award-
winning chicken soup is featured.Also
serving corned beef, fresh roasted turkey,
sandwiches, salads and traditional dishes.
Party trays and catering too at this New
York-style deli. Carnegie Deli cheesecake
and Steve's Brownies are among the
desserts.
FARMINGTON HILLS
Bangkok Sala Cafe, 27903 Orchard
Lake Road, Orchard-12 Plaza, Farmington
Hills, (248) 553-4220,Tropical and tradi-
tional Thai dishes are served from the
over-50 items of freshly prepared lunch
and dinner dishes, including vegetarian and
children favorites. Open seven days a
week for dine in and carry-out.
Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake
Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 855-1122.
Middle-Eastern dining is featured by
Hassan Bazzi, former maitre d' at the
Original Sheik in downtown Detroit. Daily
specials at lunch and dinner. Full menu
carryout with catering available. Complete
liquor service.
Intelligent Chicken, 32431
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills,
(248) 855-4455.The wide variety of spe-
cialty items are together with a complete
menu of charbroiled or rotisserie chicken
for both dining in the 40-seater area, and
carry-out, seven days a week. Soups, chili,
salads and side dishes are homemade.Also
homemade are the popular cookies and
brownies.
Thurs., Fri. & Sat.,
Nov. 9 0 & H
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical
Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 626-5020. One
magazine said that there was no place like
it in the country.The Guinness Book of
Records has featured its accomplishments.
Lunch and snacks are available with table
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Molly Picon, right, as Yente the matchmaker in the 1971 movie, "Fiddler on the Roof"