nisi Blu Greenberg and Judaic scholar ence at such venues as the Detroit Marcia Falk. Institute of Arts and Janice Charach The special screening is sponsored by St. Dunstan's Guild of Cranbrook hosts an open Epstein and Lemberg galleries. the Jewish Community Center's Lenore house 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at its theater on the A retrospective of his work since mov- Marwil Jewish Film Festival. "This is a ing back to the area, titled "10 Years in grounds of the Cranbrook Education Community. film that speaks to everyone - especially One of the oldest community theaters in Michigan, Detroit," opens at the Birmingham to women - about the lifelong St. Dunstan's features an indoor stage, the Pavilion, Bloomfield Art Center in Birmingham 6-8 endurance of the human spirit," says designed by Eliel Saarinen, and an outdoor stage, the p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, and continues Mindy Soble Kaufman, film festival chair. Cranbrook Greek Theater, built in 1916. through Sept. 20. Desserts and coffee will be served. Tickets The exhibit, including works Visitors can take a behind-the- GAIL ZIMMERMAN are $5 and are available by calling the JCC from his solo shows, commis- Arts 6. Entertainment scenes look at costumes, props and Editor Jewish Life and Learning Department, (248) sions and private collections, scenery, and enjoy refreshments 661-7649, and at the door. conveys a subtle dark humor that served around the reflecting pool optimistically celebrates our present and behind the Greek stage. Costumed future in full view of our flaws. members will be available to answer BACK TO BACH For more information, call (248) 644-7904. questions and share information on the history of the theater group. How better to commemorate the 250th anniver- St. Dunstan's upcoming season sary of the life of Johann Sebastian Bach than to RITE OF PASSAGE includes productions of Nunsense, revel in his music? Harvey, Crimes of the Heart and La At 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, in Varner Timbrels and Torahs, a short film Cage Aux Folles. St. Dunstan's Stage Recital Hall on the campus of Oakland produced and directed by former Miriam Chaya 2 will feature the Michigan pre- University, the nationally acclaimed Detroiter Miriam Chaya (a.k.a. (a.k.a. Harriet Bach Four - pianists Genevieve Feiwen miere of A.R. Gurney's Ancestral Harriet Fields) and Oscar-nominated Fields) screens her The work of Voices, a children's theater perform- Judith Montell, makes its Midwest film "Timbrels and Lee, Timothy Lovelace, Robert Saterlee Robert Shefman and Esther Wang - will present in con- ance of The Emperor's New Clothes and Torahs" at the West graces the debut 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, an original musical revue. cert all of the preludes and fugues Bloomfield JCC. Birmingham at the Jewish Community Center in For season and individual tickets, call from the composer's The Well- Bloomfield Art West Bloomfield. (248) 644-0527. Tempered Clavier. The 36-minute film chronicles Center. Audiences also will enjoy a Simchat Hochrnah, a new rite of pas- multimedia visual show offering sage ritual created specifically for Jewish tribute to Bach's life and contri- ART DECADE women as they pass their 60th birthdays. It butions to the world of music. had its world premiere in July at the San A fascination with "unchanging human values" Tickets are $12/$10 sen- Francisco Jewish Film Festival. distinguishes the work of Robert Schefman, an artist iors/$6 students, and may be Both Chaya and Montell will attend to and instructor at the Center for Creative Studies and purchased through Ticketmaster speak and answer questions. the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. at (248) 645-6666. Discounts are Appearing in the film are Debbie Schefman returned to Detroit a decade ago and available for group sales; call Friedman, Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell, Rabbi continues to explore the possibilities of illusion (248) 370-2171. Drorah Setel, writer and Orthodox femi- and subject matter in painting, giving him a pres- HISTORIC STAGES MORE BEST BETS ... Stand up and cheer when the Detroit Symphony Pops presents Sounds of the Stadium, a salute to Michigan's sporting tradition, 8 p.m. Thursday, 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14-17, at Orchestra Hall. $18-$49. (313) 576-5120. Kerrytown Concert House presents A Parisian Soiree, classical works by French composers and contemporary vocals in a cabaret setting, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15-16. $15-$20. (734) 769-2999. The old brick alley bounded by Second and Third avenues and Forest and Hancock, in the shadow of Wayne State University, is the site of Daily in the Alley 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Sponsored by the North Cass Community Union, the Dally offers live musical acts, flamenco dancers, poetry, flea markets, a children's fair, food, beer, wine, art and film. (313) 832-1949. The Bess Bonnier Ensemble per- forms jazz in a Brunch with Bach con- cert at the DIA 1 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. $22 adults/ $11 children under 12/$5 concert only (313) 833-4005. Veteran folk artist Tom Rush per- forms 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at The Ark in Ann Arbor. $17.50. (734) 761-1451. Kiss - The Farewell Tour returns to the Detroit area 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Pine Knob Music Theatre. $60/$30. (248) 645-6666. The Majestic Theater presents John Mayall and Peter Green 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. $21 advance/$25 day of show. (248) 591-9080. Ridgedale Players stage Mary Orr's The Wisdom of Eve, the basis for the film All About Eve, Sept. 15-Oct. 1. Call for show times. $10-$11. (248) 988-7049. The Arts & Apples Festival, featur- ing 300 artists, comes to Municipal Park in downtown Rochester 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9-10. (248) 651-4110. Hudson's Project Imagine presents the grand opening of Art Park, a per- manent green space adjacent to the DIA, 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. Artist Lois Teicher will unveil her com- missioned sculpture. (248) 443-6262. Park West Gallery hosts an exhibi- tion and sale featuring the work of Pablo Picasso through Sept. 21. (800) 521-9654. Author Elmore Leonard celebrates the release of his 36th crime fiction novel, Pagan Babies, 7 p.m. \Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Birmingham Borders on Woodward. (248) 203-0005. place, ticket prices and publishable phone number, 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, Notice must be received at least three weeks before 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 the scheduled event. Photos are appreciated but cannot be returned. All events and dates listed in the Out & About column are subject to change. 9/8 2000 72