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Glass Month At A Glance

Here's a look at some other Michigan Glass Month
offerings around town:

• Michigan Glass 2005: The Artist as
Teacher, the Studio as Classroom:
Featuring the work of glass artists and
teachers from Michigan, including Herb
Babcock and Annette Baron. Alfred
Berkowitz Gallery, the University of
Michigan-Dearborn. April 29-May 27.
Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission is free. Public reception and
lampworking demonstrations 6-8 p.m.
Friday, April 29; Gallery Director
Kenneth R. Gross will lead a tour of fea-
tured studios Saturday, May 21, and will
moderate a panel discussion of
artists/teachers 1 p.m. Wednesday, May
25. (313) 593-3592.

• The Third Anmiql Exhibition of the
Students and Alumni of the Center for
Creative Studies:
The work of 20 glass artists, curated
by Herb Babcock. Janice Charach
Epstein Gallery at the Jewish
Community Center in West
Bloomfield. March 31-May 5.
Mondays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sundays, 11
a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. Artist
reception and discussion 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 14; silent auction ends
May 5. (248) 432-5448.

• A Celebration of Glass:
Works by artists associated with the
College for Creative Studies or
Michigan Hot Glass Workshop, includ-

ing featured artist Cristen Velliky, whose
mixed media wall pieces include glass.
Paint Creek Center for the Arts,
Rochester. Through April 23. Mondays-
Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10
a.m.-2 p.m. (248) 651-4110 or

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'fair Dalai. composer, violinist and oud player is probably the most prolific Israeli

• Cool Women, Hot Glass/Hot
Women, Cool Glass:
A select group of female artists
include Sallie Portnoy and Katherine
Bernstein. Ariana Gallery, Royal Oak.
Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Thursdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-7
p.m.; Sundays TBA. (248) 546-8810.

ethnic musician today. Over the last decade he has put nine albums, covering

wide and varied cultural territory. Much of Dalala output reflects the strong

affinity he has for the desert and its habitan.Whether working on his own, or
with his Alol ensemble, Dalai creates new Middle Eastern music by interweaving

the tradidons of Iraqi and Jewish Arabic music with a range of influences

originating from such diverse cultural milieus as the Balkans to India.

Ticket prices $25 community/$10 students.

Sponsored by CMENAS and the Center for Judaic Studies.
Check for additional information. through
CMENAS at http://www.umich.edut —iinettcmenas/therneTermi 734.764.0350 or
Cis at http://www.lsa.urnich.eduljuciaicf 734.763.9047.

• Discover the Brilliance of Glass:
Includes more than 30 regional and
international glass artists. Art Leaders
Gallery, West Bloomfield. April 1-30.
Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Admission is free. A video presentation,
Hand-Blown Glass: Process and Resulz,
will be played continuously throughout
the exhibition. (248) 539-0262 or
wvvw.artleaders.com .

• Glass: Form & Function:
Established and emerging local and
national artists are featured, including
2005 NICHE Award-winner Steve
Sizelove. Symmetry Gallery, Troy. April
1-30. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6
p.m.; Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Opening
reception 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 2.
(248) 585-0996 or
WWWw symmetryARTgallery. c om

• Dimensions in Glass: A Celebration
of Michigan Glass Month:
Featuring eight distinctive Michigan
artists, including Annette Baron and
Janet Kelman. Washington Street
Gallery, Ann Arbor. April 2-26.
Tuesdays-Thursdays, 12-5 p.m.; Fridays-
Saturdays, 12-9 p.m.; Sundays, 12-4
p.m. Admission is free. Meet the artists
7-9 p.m. Friday, April 5. (734) 761-
2287 or www.wsg-art.com.

Katherine Bernstein's work is featured at
Royal Oak's Ariana Gallery

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• Seafans of Desire:
Janet Kelman's sculptures and, on
April 17, a special showing of Alex
Krentzin's hot glass animal sculptures.
Janet Kelman's Glass Studio, Royal Oak.
April 17-30. Open house: 1-5 p.m.
Sunday; April 17; April 18-30 by
appointment. Workshops on April 16
and May 1. (248) 547-8332 or
glass@janetkelman.com.

— Lynne Konstantin

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