One Childhood. 200 Animals. Countless Smiles. Lennon Legacy I n his memorable lyrics from "In My Life," John Lennon expresses his affection for lovers and friends who crossed his path. Years after his death in 1980, we enjoy an ongoing love affair \ vith the artistic genius whose music, poetry, drawings and insights helped shape a generation. Lennon would have been 60 years old on Oct. 9. To celebrate, cities throughout the world will be host- ing an exhibit of his artwork. "People love John's art when they see it," says the event's executive producer Larry Schwartz, a for- mer Oak Park resident and 1969 Berkley High School graduate. Titled "In My Life: The Artwork of John Lennon," the exhibit is „,. litLqx_LafEis ,r, 8, „x,) scheduled for a Royal Oak (.0 -riff 2F, pow- pui-rei stop Oct. 6 8 at Stagecrafters 6 L L rot Li cf.. zr Keimx.” Lf6-r? - Toy Ji tsi s- 0,4 6- ff g-ve C ri fl r Fortc-cc--0 sza-i- Port Baldwin Theater. 4 cCzko C6T TG c. P,&6 1 +FhiC TGLTZ eNe 11-41 0 S. 6..6 The exhibit includes the u. 71-tem A.-iiCet° first showing of "Real A 4- '0 -r Ite..1 41 11 (.....e.ftr fel‘P P-rthS.-4.410.1- "r- C. Love," a collection of rft4 cif', ri....-c ii-u.. - -.-...N„7 Lie-G" t...:c t.4 itf , drawings John did for his t( t.t. (4..>.(- al 'T th L./ v ( Ns .-.1 44 ,- C. l kt V t,T u r, 4f2 -r6 P ittEk vr son Sean. At Schwartz's yKsi 44 Vf , frie-it Er -oekx- co.-$.14t-ce-r suggestion, Yoko Ono 1 4 4 4 V 'Tilt Ali t Tv- id J ff vAC e4 ki's e cre rtfeCr? chose the Detroit area to 1.164,4 ok) f '1 .c .E. 44 Alin = Cak44.174/..C, wr r y ...., premier these works. She tt z <,-1., -t , tr. has "a personal connec- Part it-‘3ektc &*-Q4-11 Lan' affE-ert,,i JetWV, "rtt i.tr - tc40, , Insteh" 4.6ilr tion with the city of !it t 1 - - - - - - - - z- , CS 6- re.K.C- TiLt Onr..) c lb!' NI N , "rffr it 466,37 r ttect i -.7 Li ttc- .1- Detroit and her events tc-i- co,* yew have been warmly received there," notes Schwartz, who has collaborated with Ono for almost 15 years. "The show is more than just an art exhibit," says Schwartz, "because it appeals to such a broad audience. Many of these people are not art collec- tors or patrons, but rather everyday people who lived through the '60s and '70s and have a very strong attach- ment to the events that took place during those years. "We are very excited about 'Real Love.' The art depicts John's private side about which very little has been written. He used his art to express his innermost feelings about love, and his devotion to family." The Royal Oak show also will include other original drawings, some very rare, including the controversial erotic works seized in 1970 from the original "Bag- One" suite signed by John. In addition, rare estate pieces signed by Yoko, rare photos and song lyric man- uscripts by John will be available for purchase. - FOR TICKETS CALL: INFORMATION: (248) 645-6666 (313) 983 6606 ticketrnaster outlets (313) 471-3099 - GROUP RATES: WEEKDAY TICKET PRICE: $10.00 WEEKEND TICKET PRICE: $15.00 (Limited VIP seats available) (Service charges and handling fees may apply) SPOSIINS — Linda Bachrack "In My Life: The Artwork of John Lennon" visits Stagecrafters Baldwin Theater, 415 Lafayette Ave., in downtown Royal Oak, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6-8. A $2 donation at the door benefits Gilda's Club of Metro Detroit. For directions, call (248) 541-1032; for show infor- mation, call (888) ART-1969. RIST O ANTE Fine Italian Dining in a Casual Atmosphere The Sposita Family Wishes Ws Customers And Friends A Very Happy a Healthy New Year With Thanks For Everyone's Wonderful Support! Tuesday thru Thursday: 11 am - 9pm Friday: 11 am - lOpm Saturday & Sunday: 4 pm 11 pm , A,0'4.4 ott$( ..1 3321011 14 Road In Simsbury Plaza Just East of Farmington Road West Bloomfield (enlarged former Envoy Cafe location) :s po s furs RISTORANTE (248) 538-8954 9/29 2000 114