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MUSICAL POTPOURRI: The Farmington Community Chorus offers a
variety of musical styles — with full chorus, select ensembles, instru-
mentalists and dancers — when the group performs its spring con-
cert at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 12-13, at Detroit Country Day
School's Performing Arts Center, 13 Mile at Lahser, Beverly Hills. $12 in
advance, $15 at door. (248) 473-1800.
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SEASONAL SENDOFF: The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center enters
its 25th year of being among the first of the area arts organizations
holding summer festivals. The Birmingham Fine Art Festival runs 10
a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, May 13, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 14, in
Shain Park and along adjacent streets. Besides the variety of arts proj-
ects, visitors see entertainment and are offered many types of foods.
(248) 644-0866. www.bbartcenter.org .
HANDCRAFTED: Selo/Shevel Gallery in Ann Arbor presents an exhibi-
tion of furniture featuring the rockers, curio cabinets, beds and more
of craftsman Tom Svec. Opening reception: 6-10 p.m., Friday, May 19.
Runs through mid-June. (734) 761-4620. www.seloshevelgallery.com .
LEND A HAND: Volunteer Impact, the organization that sets up helpful
projects for individuals and groups, is getting ready for its 15th annual
Hands On Detroit Day (HODD) to beautify the city in different ways.
The event is set for Saturday, May 20, and people are invited to join
in on their own, with family members and among friendship teams.
Volunteers gather pledges for their work and then pitch in. (248) 932-
2580. www.volunteerimpact.org .
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BOOKING MUSIC: The West Bloomfield Library is scheduling a free
concert outside the building 5-6 p.m. Sunday, May 21. Music@Main fea-
tures the Night Lights Dixieland Band at 4600 Walnut Lake Rd. (248)
232-2290.
JERUSALEM TRIBUTE: Hear Israeli singer Shuly Nathan perform songs
to celebrate Jerusalem Day at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at Temple
Emanu-El, 14450 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. The free program, calling atten-
tion to the centrality of Jerusalem in Jewish consciousness throughout
the ages and across different cultures, is sponsored by the Cohn-
Haddow Center for Judaic Studies. Nathan is known for her rendition of
Naomi Shemer's song "Jerusalem of Gold." (313) 577-2679.
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CAPITAL CAPERS: No brokers, artist reps, imports or commercially-
made items are allowed at the East Lansing Art Festival, running
Saturday-Sunday, May 20-21, along the downtown streets and parking
lots in the state capital. Only original works of art by 230 juried art-
ists — along with live music, entertainment, food court and hands-on
activities — are permitted. The East Lansing event runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. (517) 319-6804. www.elartfest.
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ROLLICKING RECESS: Students at Orchard Lake St. Mary's forget
about homework and tests during Memorial Day weekend and volun-
teer for the annual Polish Country Fair. Besides rides, music, enter-
tainment and food, the event features health and fitness attractions
and a Home and Garden Expo. The fair, along Commerce Rd. near
Orchard Lake Rd., runs 5-11 p.m. Friday, May 26; 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, May 27-28; and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, May 29. Free
admission, $5 parking, $20 ride-all-day pass. (248) 684-2613. WWW.
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HOLIDAY COMMEMORATION: Northville remembers its war veterans
with a parade beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, in the downtown
area. The city gets a formal start with the holiday and invites neighbors
to participate. (248) 348-1490.
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