Prime Steaks, Chops & Seafood

Families can greet real farm ani-
mals and meet with an "1830s
farm family" 1-4 p.m. Saturday,
July 12, when the Birmingham
Historical Museum and Charles 1.
Bowers School Farm host
Birmingham "Hay" Day. $1-$2.
(248) 642-2817.
The Meadowbrook Family
Funfest features SpongeBob
SquarePants and more 2 and 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 17, at Meadow
Brook Music Festival. $10-$15.
(248) 645-6666.

THE ART SCENE

Temple Israel hosts the exhibit
Peace Through Humor, in which
Jewish, Arab, Druze and Bedouin
children from Israel, along with
Ethiopian and Russian immigrants,
convey their deepest feelings and
fears through art. Through
September. (248) 661-5700.
The Royal Oak Outdoor Art
Fair runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, July
12-13, at Royal Oak Memorial
Park. (248) 246-3180.
Art on the Grand, part of the
Farmington Founders Festival, runs
Thursday-Saturday, July 17-19, in
downtown Farmington. Info:
(248) 473-1800.
The Suzanne Hilberry Gallery in
Ferndale hosts the photographs of
the late Claude Cahun, the late
Francesca Woodman and Justine
Kurland July 11-Sept. 13. Reception
for Justine Kurland: 6-8 p.m. Friday,
July 11. (248) 541-4700.

WHATNOT

Borders on Liberty Street in Ann
Arbor hosts Sex in the City author
Candace Bushnell, reading from
and signing copies of her latest
novel, Trading Up, 7 p.m. Friday,
July 11. (734) 668-7652.
Boston Review literary editor and
author Neil Gordon reads and sign
copies of The Company You Keep, his
new novel exploring the legacy of
'60s radicalism, 8 p.m. Friday, July
11, at Shaman Drum Bookshop in
Ann Arbor. (734) 662-7407.
An Evening of Poetry and
Performance Poetry, with special
guests including M.L. Liebler &
the Magic Poetry Trio, takes place
7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Book
Beat in Oak Park. Free. (248)
968-1190.

MAKING MEMORIES

eidi Rehak Lovy has written A
Parent's Guide to Southeastern
Michigan (Parent's Guide Press;
$14.95), but she did a lot of her
research as a stepparent.
Lovy's book, one in a series that pin-
points places to entertain children
around major cities, is broken down
by county.
"I've been to every place I men-
tioned," says Lovy, a former media-
relations specialist for the Jewish
Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.
"One of the most exciting was the
Parade Studio, where there are free
tours to see how Thanksgiving Day
floats are made."
When Lovy was married two years
ago, she decided against movies as
activities to share with her stepdaugh-
ters, Sonya, 11, and
Sarah, 8. Instead,
she wanted to track
down new attrac-
tions they could
experience together.
With recommenda-
tions from family
members and
friends, she
planned their time.
Parks, museums, restaurants, the-
aters, stores and much more became
destinations and then part of the more
than 250 "fun things to see and do"
referenced in her book. There are no
"chain" establishments because Lovy, a
freelance writer who has worked for
newspapers, wanted to suggest unique
experiences.
Lovy's descriptions reach from Kart 2
Kart, a high-tech go-cart track in
Sterling Heights, to Gayle's Chocolates,
a candy factory/store in Royal Oak.
She also includes a calendar of recur-
ring events and a phone directory for
making contacts ahead of visits.
Maps, cost-saving tips and Web sites
are provided to help entertainment
seekers find their way.
"Making plans with my stepdaugh-
ters helped me get to know them," says
Lovy, who spent eight months explor-
ing and writing. "Both girls are very
open and honest with their opinions."
— Suzanne Chessler

Lelli's Traditional
"Rollback" is On!!

July 1st through August 31, 2003

Lelli's of Auburn Hills
welcomes you and your guests
to order from our
Rollback Menu.

Where
Food is
King!

The prices have been reduced
on over 30 of our
most popular dishes

Our savory Baby Lamb Chops $27.50
Our Famous Filet Mignon w/"Zip" Sauce $23.00
Broiled Lobster Tail $30.00
Boneless Breast of Chicken Lelli $15.00

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All served in the traditional Italian Style including all Six Courses

Call us now for details and reservations!

248.373.4440

885 N. Opdyke, Auburn Hills •

(12 Mile North of Silverdome)

We look forward to Serving You!

(Saturdays Excluded. Not Valid With Any Other Promotions or Coupons)

EVERY NIGHT, OVER 10,000 PEOPLE ALL
AROUND THE WORLD ARE HAVING THE TIME
OF THEIR LIVES... NOW YOU CAN TOO!

BENNY ANDERSSON & BJORN ULVAEUS'

MAMMA MIA!

THE SMASH HIT MUSICALNTo`NT.A8BA

A Parent's Guide to Southeastern
Michigan is available at local
bookstores and through
www.amazon.com .

FISHER THEATRE

OCTOBER 3, 2003 — NOVEMBER 15, 2003

Call tickqtmaster (248) 645-6666 or visit www.ticketmaster.com .

Tickets at the fisher Theatre Box Office & all ticketmaster outlets. Groups (20 or more)
call (313) 871-1132 or visit www.nederlandercletroit.com
‘Alivw.mamma-mia.com

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