WORLD PREMIERE! .01 t 4,,,f005f a World Premiere Opera by David DiChiera MICHIGAN Based upon Edmond Rostand's literary masterpiece, "Cyrano de Bergerac" THE ULTIMATE TALE OF DECEPTION AND DESPAIR! David DiChiera, General Director Libretto and Stage Direction by Bernard Uzan Orchestrated & Conducted by Mark D. Flint Set & Costume Design by John Pascoe Lighting by Donald Thomas Performed in French with English Surtitle Translation World Premiere: Sat. Oct. 13, 2007 at 6:00PM Wed. Oct 17, 2007 at 7:30PM Sat. Oct 20, 2007 at 7:30PM Fri. Oct. 26, 2007 at 7:30PM Sun. Oct 28, 2007 at 2:30PM the places where these things actu- ally happen:' Fox explains. "I [also] insisted on shooting in Isawiya and we went to shoot in Isawiya, and you can imagine shooting there." With the same commitment to fidelity and realism, Fox shot at the Breakfast Club, a hot nightclub near Sheinkin Street, as well as in cafes and restaurants in the area. Every Israeli filmmaker is asked political questions when they take their movies abroad to festivals and give interviews, and Fox has mixed feelings about being a de facto spokesman for Israel. He enjoys sharing his opinions, especially as an outspoken gay man, but like every artist he prefers that his films speak for themselves. That poses its own dilemma, for The Bubble is a personal, deeply felt work that reflects Fox's values and yet will inevitably be viewed more broadly in the U.S. as a film about Israel. "I care about what people think about Israel, and I want them to see the whole picture, the bad and the good, the beautiful and the ugly,' Fox declares. "On some issues and on some levels, we're so conservative and so backwards, so full of fear and racism and paranoia against Arabs, Palestinians, Russians, foreign workers. "But we have this ability to embrace other minority groups. The women's situation in Israel is wonderful; the gay situation in Israel is wonderful!" It's all but impossible to squeeze that whole picture into, well, one pic- ture. But Fox packs quite a bit of it into the The Bubble, giving moviegoers more than enough to chew on after the lights come up. I I The Bubble screens 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.18, as part of Reel Pride Michigan, a gay and lesbian film festival running Oct.12-19 at the Landmark Main Art Theatre, 118 N. Main St., in Royal Oak. For information, a complete schedule of events and more than 50 films, and tickets, call (248) 537-7000 or visit www.tri.org . Other films of Jewish interest include: For the Bible Tells Me So (Sunday, Oct.14; 10:30 a.m. brunch fol- lowed by 11:30 a.m. film). Wielding whimsical animation and a proudly unapologetic point of view, this film explores the intersection of conservative religious belief and homosexuality in America today, concluding that, perhaps, hatred is the greatest abomination of all. Out at the Wedding (Sunday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m.). In Manhattan, Alex gets engaged to Dana and tells him that her entire family is dead. The truth is that she doesn't think her South Carolina clan will accept a Jewish, African-American in-law. When she attends the wedding of her high-maintenance sister, her best friend unwittingly starts a rumor that Alex is gay and Dana is a woman. The Last Visit (Tuesday, Oct.16, at 9:30 p.m., during Girls Night Out!, a series of short films for women). While introducing her lover to her grandmother, a musician contemplates the Jewish diaspora and finding peace; this is a five- minute short by observant Jewish lesbian filmmaker Bee Sack. Title Sponsor FOR TICKETS: 313-237-SING or www.michiganopera.org The 2007 Fall Opera Season Is made possIble by Fold Motor Company. tar ••1'1.141. 7111 Aar. COMPUWARE. Dow Automotive Production Sponsor Pre-Paid Parking available in the Opera House Parking Center hill mumilfir r.4-47014:rirs 1310160 Come In & Experience Great Service In A Relaxing Environment Jessica Tama Welcomes You! Walk-ins always welcome! FREE r I I Vi OFF I Hair Cut er Blow Pry I ! Harr Cut er ;low Dry 1 with any Color Service over $40 1 1 . 1 1 (Includes High or Low Lights) New Clients Only • Jessica Only 1 1 $35 VALUE New Clients Only • Jessica Only Vi OFF I I 1 1 Expires 10/31/07 • Offer good at Salon Matisse with 1 1 Expires 10/31/07 • Offer good at Salon Matisse with 1 1 . coupon • Cannot be combined with other offers. coupon • Cannot be combined with other offers. . MN MI MS MI MI IM NM IOW =I MI L =1 MI MU II= MI I ■ SALON Aligaiffe 1•111 MN .1 MI Facial Waxing New Clients Only • Jessica Only 1 Expires 10/31/07 • Offer good at Salon Matisse with coupon • Cannot be combined with other offers. II L .1 Ask for Jessica 248.669A 910 At Bloomfield Avenue Shoppes on Haggerty Rd. (Across From Meijer Gas Station) '"" 1. ,` ■ ,F2' how do you get your news? Access the news. events and opinions important to this community check us out @ JNonlinems JN October 11 • 2007 59