Coutinztedfrom page 35 WpC)c" Rcp OWL' IkOC111.171 (Paige (Premium Denim STANDUP AND WALK: Humor is part of the experience as support- ers of Gilda's Club join the annual fundraising walk starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills. Besides raising funds for the organization that offers help to cancer patients and their families, participants will be offered a comedy show, food and kids' activities. (248) 577-0800. 'Thvernitti So leans 2-fluls- on leans Michael ,Stars , Peoples Liberation zc75 c•Denim 114 NV. Main St. Northrill6 ubhic , C www.tt • • • • Children's Theater Children's Acting Workshops Dinner Theater Catering 248.311.9000 c.:orn • • • • TALENT INTRODUCTIONS: Autumn's palette provides the back- drop for artwork featured at Art in the Park scheduled Sept. 16-17 at Shain Park in Birmingham. New and familiar artists will have their works on view 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. The 32nd annual event supports Common Ground Sanctuary and its services for people in crisis. (248) 456-8150. Doo-wop Series Weddings Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Showers ART GALA: Friends of the Kresge Art Museum hold their seventh annual Twilight in the Garden at 4:30 p.m. Sunday; Sept. 17, at the James B. Henry Center for Executive Development in East Lansing. Music will be played by the Lansing Symphony Orchestra's String Quartet. There will be dinner and a live auction to benefit the museum. $100. (517) 353-9834. SEASON SUBSIDING: As the outdoor festivals wind down, there is yet another chance to view and buy art and enjoy entertainment. The Ferndale Fine Art Show and Food Festival makes its appearance Sept. 23-24 at the corner of Nine Mile at Woodward. Some 120 juried artists and student artists will be among strolling food vendors 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday (248) 684-2613. WEDDING TRENDS: Happy couples and their families can get party ideas by attending the 2006 Bridal Celebrations noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at the Palace of Auburn Hills. There will be a fashion show, displays of bridal wear and accessories and promotional literature. Wedding planners will be on hand to answer questions. 57 in advance, 88 at show. (248) 377-0100. COMIC QUESTIONS: Judy Gold, star of the Off-Broadway show 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother, offers an evening of humor to ben- 108 E. Main St. Downtown Northville 248.349.0522 www.genittis.corn UPCOMING EVENTS: September 15-17 Victorian Festival September 16-17 Art Market October 13-14 Oktoberfest Every Thursday through 10-26 Farmers Market First Friday Evening (of every month) Art Walk &Horse and Carriage Ride and Concerts Call Northville Chamber of Commerce 248.349.3743 for details efit Kadima, a mental-health agency in its 22nd year. The fun starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward, Detroit. 8100. (248) 559-8235, ext. 128. NEW STAGE: Actor Jeff Daniels is used to the sound stages of the film industry and the traditional stages of theaters, but he is making a move to concert stages to introduce his new CD, Live & Unplugged, a record- ing that will raise funds for his Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea. One of those concert stages is at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, where the entertainer presents An Evening With Jeff Daniels at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Hall Road and Garfield in Clinton Township. 835- 845. (586) 286-2222. BAUBLES AND BANGLES: The largest exhibition of gems, beads, minerals and jewelry can be seen Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at the Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi. Hours are noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 87. (301) 294-1640. E-mail items to Suzanne Chessler at PlatinumPlanner@aolcom. JNPLATINUM • SEPTEMBER 2006 • 37