Vic Gutman: The former
Detroiter served as a Detroit
300 planning consultant.
Rabbis Marla Feldman, center,
and David Nelson, right, will
join other spiritual leaders in
commemorating the
contributions of the faith
community to the
development of Detroit.
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town July 15-25 with three staff members to help
ensure that plans are carried out as anticipated and
that the support staff and facilities, from security per-
sonnel to portable restrooms, are adequately provided.
As Gutman's crew works behind the scenes, other
members of the Jewish community will be before the
public. Harriet Berg will be leading her Madame
Cadillac Dance Theatre to re-create events surround-
ing the arrival of Antoine Laumet de la Mothe
Cadillac, the founder of Detroit. Rabbi Marla
Feldman will speak about the city's spiritual heritage.
Rock performer and radio DJ Mark Pasman will be
playing authentic Motown sounds.
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"Our mandate was not to make this an exclusive
event," Gutman explains. "We are there to create
magic moments and opportunities so people of all
backgrounds can celebrate. The concerts will reflect
the broad range of music originating in Detroit.
"When Stevie Wonder takes the stage, it will be his
first concert in four years, and there will be three
gigantic video screens to make sure eveisyone in the
audience has a great view. When the Detroit
Symphony performs in Hart Plaza, it will be the
orchestra's first time in that setting."
Spiritual Day
Rabbi Marla Feldman, assistant director of the Jewish
Community Council and executive director of the •
Michigan Board of Rabbis, will address members of