Detroit Public Television takes place 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23. For more information, call (313) 876-8195. A Craig Taubman Family Concert of Jewish music takes place 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. Tickets: $6 JCC members/$8 non-mem- bers/$24 JCC member fami- ly of four or more/$32 non- member family of four or more. (248) 432-5577. THE ART SCENE Birmingham's Robert Kidd Gallery hosts a group show, including works by Larry Rivers and Robert Schefman, through March 2. (248) 642-3909. Detroit's Pewabic Pottery presents Found Objects and Mixed Media, an exhibit showcasing art using clay, found materials, wood, metal, plaster and other media, through Feb. 23. (313) 822-0954. WHATNOT Local author Paul R. Kavieff discusses and signs copies of his latest book detailing the history of Detroit crime, The Violent Yeam Prohibition and the Detroit Mobs, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Barnes & Noble in West Bloomfield. (248) 626-6804. Rabbi Michael Moskowitz speaks at a Food For Thought break- fast program on the por- trayal of Jews in film 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. $16/reservations by Jan. 22. (248) 642-4260. The Third Annual Jewish Women in the Arts Award Ceremony will be held Sunday, Feb. 3, in the Janice Charach Epstein Gallery at the West Bloomfield JCC. No charge, but seating is limit- ed. Reservations: (248) 661-7641. YOUNG MUSICIAN SERIES An award-winning college pianist and a high school cellist-composer open a new free con- cert series at Temple Beth El. David Bassin, a junior at Western Michigan University, and Yuriy Leonovich, a senior at Groves High School, will entertain 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, to launch the tem- ple's Young Artists Series. We want this series to highlight young Jewish musical talent in the metropolitan Detroit area," says Marilyn Berman, chair- person of the series coordinated by Beth El's music and cultural arts committee. Bassin, who wants to be a classical per- former as well as professor of music, will play works by Beethoven, Brahms, Scriabin and Rochberg. Leonovich, who wants to be a per- former as well as composer, will present his own compositions and works by Svendsen, Wieniawski and Popper. "My parents tell me I always was attracted to anything connected to music," says Bassin, who started playing the piano at age 5 at the encouragement of his grandmother, Roselyn Bassin, a piano teacher. Bassin, who won the Dora Dawson Memorial Scholarship presented by the Tuesday Musicale of Pontiac and took fifth place in the WMU 20th Century Piano Competition in March 2000, is right-handed but will be playing a piece for the left hand. "When I was a freshman, I broke my right hand in a fall," he explains. "I still wanted to play the piano, so I researched music for the left hand and liked those pieces." Leonovich, who was born in Ukraine, began cello studies at age 11 and clarinet studies at 15 at the encouragement of his Birney Middle School teacher in Southfield. He has since performed with the Temple Beth El Klez Kids, the Royal Oak Community Orchestra and the Southfield Symphony. "I've composed about 50 pieces," says Leonovich. "When I started playing cello, I didn't know how to read music, but I put in a lot of hard work. I was very lucky that the teacher suggested that I try the cello." Leonovich plans on continuing his music studies at Wayne State University. Cantor Steven Dubov, who is on the corn- mittee planning the Beth El series, says, "Performing in front of a live audience is a prerequisite for any young artist in gaining confidence and poise." I I — Suzanne Chessler The first program in the Temple Beth El Young Artists Series takes place 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at the temple in Bloomfield Township. Reservations: Call (248) 851-1100, Ext. 3150. "Tops on my list... "The best Pizza their Filet Mignon" in Metro Detroit" ... John Tanasychuk, Detroit Free Press • Pasta Specialties • Pizza • Steaks• Chops • Poultry • Seafood • Cocktails OPEN DAILY - LUNCH & DINNER OPEN WEEKDAYS UNTIL 2:00 AM WEEKENDS UNTIL 3:30 AM N 11811111OS FAMILY DINING OFF 0 ANY ENTREE 7 WITH PURCHASE OF ANOTHER ENTREE EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE MON. THROUGH THURS. AFTER 3 P.M. Not Good With Any Other Specials or Discounts Expires 12/31/02 22921 NORTHWESTERN HWY. CCorner of 10 Mile Rd.) Smithfield • C2483 358 -2353 - hor 41101 THE GALLERY RESTAURANT Enjoy gracious dining amid a beautiful atmosphere of casual elegance ( i 100 BREAKFAST LUNCH y DINNER 411 411 OPEN 7 DAYS: MON.- SAT. 7 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. SUN. 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. West Bloomfield Plaza • 6638 Telegraph Road and Maple • 248-851-0313 mmo n s A , imbi il n m om n 1/18 2002 61