Arts & Entertainment CELEBRATING JARVI Music Director Neeme Jarvi has inspired, nur- tured and guided the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to new artistic heights during his 15-year tenure. Throughout the 2004-2005 season, the DSO has celebrated his enormous contributions to the music and culture of Detroit and its environs. Capping off the symphony's regular classical sea- son will be "Jarvi Fest," a special series of concerts running June 2-19 and featuring the maestro's eldest son, Paavo Jarvi, music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra; daughter Maarika Jarvi, a critically acclaimed flutist who will be conducted by her father; and Neeme Jarvi's final subscription program as music director of the DSO. Jarvi Fest includes the follow- ing concerts, all of which take Neeme Jarvi place in Orchestra Hall at the Max M. Fisher Music Center. Tickets are $27-$69. • "Signature Jarvi": A special family program con- cluding with Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet. Neeme Jarvi, conductor; Maarika Jarvi, flute; 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2-4; additional works by Liszt, Mozart and Busoni; • "The Maestro's Touch": A final concert as music director featuring pieces that embrace life. Neeme Jarvi, conductor; Inger Dam-Jensen, soprano; 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 8:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9-12; works 15y Scriabin, R. Strauss and Stravinsky; • "The Jarvi Legacy": Season finale highlighted by Schumann's romantic symphony invoking a journey down the Rhine River. Paavo Jarvi, conductor; Isabelle van Kuelen, violin; Michael Collins, clar- inet; 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, 8:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 17-19; additional works by Mozart and Tuur (world premiere of - Concerto for Violin, Clarinet and emotions with my photographs, get them Orchestra). to see the world in a fine light and help In addition, there will be a "Jarvi Fest them to appreciate life a little more." Gala," a black-tie party and benefit con- In 2003, Nagler approached University cert, Thursday, June 16. Joining Maestro of Michigan Press about creating a book Jarvi on the podium will be his children focused exclusively on images of Paavo, Maarika and youngest son Kristjan Michigan. He embarked on a series of Jarvi, founder and conductor of the journeys throughout the state to capture Absolute Ensemble in New York City and its beauty, history and diversity in both chief conductor of the Tonkunstler natural and urban settings. GAIL ZIM MERMAN Orchestra of Vienna. Coinciding with the release of Monty Arts Editor The event includes a 6 p.m. cocktail Nagler's Michigan, with an introduction reception, a 7 p.m. concert in Orchestra by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, the Jewish Hall and an 8:30 p.m.dinner with the Jarvi family as photographer's work will be on display in an exhibit honored guests. Dessert and dancing afterglow at 10 of the same name May 28-Sept. 11 at the University p.m. For dinner/concert packages, call (313) 576- of Michigan Museum of Art. 5059. A limited number of concert-only balcony tick- Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays, ets, at $35-$45, are available to the general public. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays Call (313) 576-5111 or go to and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Call (734) 763-8662 or WWW. detroitsymphony. corn. go to www.umma.umich.edu . MONTE'S MICHIGAN DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE Michigan photographer Monte Nagler has been creating photo- graphic images for 35 years. A follower of photographer Ansel Adams, with whom he studied, Nagler is perhaps best known for his landscape photogra- phy. But he also has focused on architec- tural subjects. "Photographers have the ability to make visible what others can only Monte Nagler: "Capitol sense," says Nagler. Dome," Lansing, 2004, "I want to stir people's gelatin silver print. Dr. Seuss seems to be everywhere today — from big-budget cinematic adaptations like How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Cat in the Hat to the 110-acre Seuss Landing theme park at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando. So why not introduce the kids to musical theater with Seussical a contemporary re-imagining of Dr. Seuss aimed at both children and adults, where best- loved characters from 14 of Theodore Geisel's 44 books meet for the first time. Responsible for the Grammy-nominated score is the team of composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynne Aherns (Ragtime). Stagecrafters presents Seussical May 27-June 19 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette, in down- town Royal Oak. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, with 8 p.m. Thursday performances June 2 and 9. $16-$18. (248) 541-6430. ❑ ARTS • CALENDAR • $25/three-day pass. www. Wan rti cke ts . co m or www fuse-indetro it. corn. Eddie Money — Rock 'n' roll. DTE Energy Music Theatre, 7774 Sashabaw, Clarkston. 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 27. $10-$26.50. (248) 645-6666 or www.palacenet.com . FUSE-in: Detroit's Electronic Movements — Annual techno fest showcases local talent; festival high- light is performance by rapper Mos Def. Hart Plaza, Detroit. Saturday- Sunday, May 28-30. $10/day, 5/26 2005 36 Down the Line With Tally Hall — Chicago quartet uses bluegrass instru- ments, original songs with a rock roll attitude and great harmonies. The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. $11. (734) 761-1451 or www.theark.org. Stewart Francke — Rock, Motown, rhythm-and-blues. The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Thursday, June 2. $12.50. (734) 761- 1 451 or www.theark.org . . Hannibal of the Alps — Former Detroiter Michael Dinwiddie's play about poet Langston Hughes. Detroit Repertory Theatre, 13103 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit. 8:30 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays; 3 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sundays, June 2-26. $17. (313) 868-1347 or www.ticketmaster.corn. Earth and Sky — Young People's Concerts presents music inspired by mysteries of the universe including "Jupiter" from The Planets and "Adventures on Earth" from the movie ET for ages 4-11. Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward, Detroit. 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 28. $10- $45. (313) 576-5111 or www.detroitsymphony.corn. FYI: For Arts and Life 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 number, 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 retumed. All events and dates listed in the Out & About column are subject to change.