MARCH 2009 • Vol. 10, No. 3 JNONLINE.US

Tapper's Diamond & Wedding
Band Extravaganza

Sunday, March 15 Novi

Park West Gallery director Morris Shapiro sits with his wife, MaryAnn, in front of

the painting Family Portrait, a gift from artist Peter Max.

features

B 12 D-I-Y Purim

Get creative with eye-catching and easy-to-make crafts.

B 14 A Portugal Panorama

Discover the charm of the Iberian Peninsula's best-kept secret.

B 16 Art & Soul

Peek inside the collection of Park West Gallery's director.

departments

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Faces
All's Fare
Platinum Plates
The Buzz
Beauty Phile
Can You Relate?
Planner
Four Questions

ON THE COVER: A colorful homemade gragger adds a personal touch to Purim celebra-
tions. Find out how to make it, courtesy of Crafting Jewish by Rivky Koenig on page B12.

PHOTOGRAPH BY JENNIFER LEVY
PAGE DESIGN BY LINDSAY SCHWARTZ

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