~ egie n1 al Fred Best Bets of west Assisted Living from S3,600 per month mounts a production of Neil Simon's Tony Award- Mezzo-soprano Cecilia winning semi-autobio- Bartoli performs a program graphical comedy Brighton of arias by Salieri, Gluck and Beach Memoirs, about a Vivaldi in her first Michigan 15-year-old aspiring writer appearance since 1997, 8 growing up in a large p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at Hill Jewish family in 1930s Auditorium in Ann Arbor. GAIL ZIMMERMAN New York, Feb. 13-21, at $10-$85. (734) 763-0611. Arts c Entertainment the Sponberg Theatre on Spanish-born guitarist Editor the EMU campus in Pepe Romano plays Ypsilanti. Call for show Rodrigo's flamenco-inspired Concierto times. $12-14. (734) 487-1221. de Aranjuez in Detroit Symphony Three of the top prizewinners of the Orchestra concerts 8 p.m. Thursday, annual Louise Heck-Rabi Playwriting 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Friday and Contest will have their original work 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18-21, at the produced in their world premieres 8 Max M. Fisher Music Center in p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, Feb. 19-28, Detroit. $19-$56. (313) 576-5111. at WSU's Studio Theatre. $6-$8. (313) 577-2972. POP/ROCK/JAZZ/FOLK The famed Newport Jazz Festival THE BIG SCREEN celebrates 50 years of performances as The Detroit Film Theatre at the trumpeter Randy Brecker joins other DIA screens Robert Altman's latest jazz masters in concert 8 p.m. Friday, ensemble feature, The Company, this Feb. 13, at Wharton Center in East time focusing on the day-to-day per- Lansing, $22-$34, (517) 432-2000; sonal and professional lives of the and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at members of a ballet, company, 7 and Macomb Center for the Performing 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 Arts, $29-$36, (586) 286-2222. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13-15. Twenty-two-year-old singer Josh $5.50-$6.50. (313) 833-3237. Groban, out with a new No. 1 CD, A special charity screening of C/os , takes the stage 8 p.m. Saturday, Against the Ropes, benefiting STARS Feb 14, at Detroit's Fox Theatre. $55- (Seeking Techniques Advancing $1/ 5. (248) 433-1515. Research in Shunts), with a personal /Aretha Franklin performs a appearance by former Detroiter Jackie /Valentine's Day concert benefiting Killen upon whom the movie is ' programming and educational initia- based, takes place 7:30 p.m. Thursday, tives of Detroit's Music Hall Center Feb. 19, at the Star Southfield for the Performing Arts 8 p.m. Entertainment Centre. Doors at 6:30 Saturday, Feb. 14, at Music Hall. $40- p.m. $20 movie only/$100 includes $100. (248) 645-6666. movie and VIP afterglow at Sposita's Rock guitarist Dweezil Zappa and Restaurant. To reserve tickets, call pop singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb take (248) 454-9599. a break from their Food Network show, Dweezil and Lisa, to perform an THE ART SCENE all-ages show at Detroit's Magic Stick Tuesday, Feb. 17. Doors at 7 p.m. Park West Gallery presents an art $15. (313) 833- 9700. auction benefiting the Jewish The Children of Uganda, a group Community Center's Jimmy Prentis originally founded to teach orphaned Morris Building in Oak Park Saturday, children traditional songs, dances and Feb. 21, at the Oak Park JCC. More stories, presents a program of East than 300 custom-framed original works African music and dance 7 p.m. of art (for sale below their appraised Thursday, Feb. 19, and 8 p.m. Saturday, value) will be offered. Dessert reception Feb. 21, at the Power Center in Ann and preview begins at 8 p.m.; benefit Arbor. $18-$40. (734) 764-2538. auction begins at 9 p.m. Tickets: $15 per person/$25 per couple, in advance ON THE STAGE or at the door. Information and tickets: (248) 967-4030. The EMU Theatre Department CLASSICAL. NarEs 1 _1 c. "Th / • / Orchard Lake Rd. South of Lone Pine Rd. West Bloomfield, Michigan 248.683.1010 itti eman Nights fell peacefully but ended prematurely at the Kaplan family home in West Bloomfield, when Steve and Lisa Kaplan's teenage daughter's late-night returns would consistently wake them in the neighboring bedroom. This couplelwith a dining room table that would no longer gpport both dinners for four and Lisa's home office equipment led the Kaplans to Gittleman, with a cry for more space and privacy. After customizing four distinct plans for the Kaplan's selection, Gittleman allowed the couple to modify the winning plan to their liking. "They were really flexible," praised Lisa Kaplan, whose 3-bedroom ranch would soon include an office—converted from hers and Steve's former bedroom—and a new master suite added to the rear of the house, strategically buffered by the office to prevent sound from leaking. The Kaplans commend both Gittleman's administrative staff and the crew for an unwavering show of respect and courtesy while rearranging the walls of their bedroom come office. Even their family of gerbils went undisturbed. Today, the Kaplans are thrilled with what is, essentially, a new home for them. Everyone sleeps soundly, and the neighbors marvel at Gittleman's flawless matching of 30-year old brick. "I don't know how they did it!" said Lisa. They may not share their secrets...but they'll shape your dreams. Just ask the Kaplans. GITTLEMAN CONSTRUCTION inc 28580 ORCHARD LAKE RD., SUITE 102 FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334 248.538.5400 www.gittleman.net 2/13 2004 36 CUSTOM RENOVAT I ONS 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, place, ticket prices and publishable phone num- ber, to: Gail Zimmerman, JN Out & About, The Jewish News, 29200 Northwestern Highway, Suite 110, Southfield, MI 48034; fax us at (248) 304-8885; or e-mail to gzimmerman@thejewishnews.com Notice must be received at least three weeks before the scheduled event. Photos are appreciated but cannot be returned. All events and dates listed in the Out & About column are subject to change.