Cinema & Stage Hear Dr. Wallace Peace's informa- tive and humorous preview of the upcoming season at Michigan Opera Theatre noon Tuesday, Auq. 18, at Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. "From Mozart to Sondheim" sponsors are Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah groups Bloomfield Hills, Deborah and Evergreen, $18 includes lunch. RSVP: (248) 683-5030. For more infommtion about joining our CSZ family, call Janet Pont at 248 357-5544 \33 or e-mail jpont::Pshaareyzedek.org Hebrew Marathon Featuring Rebecca Starr Sunday, August 23 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSZ Southfield Are you a Conservative Jew interested in reading prayer-book Hebrew? $60.00 "al lsi) includes lunch & course materials This class is for anyone interested in learning or re-learning Hebrew reading skills! Please RSVP with Karen Davis in the Education Department at 2481357-5544 x60 or e-mail kdavis@shaareyzedek.org Sponsored by the Rabbinical Assembly - Michigan Region Concerts Appreciate the roots, rhythms and richness of music, dance and culture from across America and around the world Friday night through Sunday, Aug. 7-9, at the Great Lakes Folk Nights" concert series presents Gia Warner Band (rock/pop), 6:30- 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, in the Detroit Zoo Picnic Grove, 10 Mile www.dia.org . Smithsonian affiliate, presents annual event. Hours: 6-10:30 p.m. Friday, noon-10:30 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Free, but donations welcome.(517) 432- at Woodward. Next: Mr. Seley and the Troublemakers (children's), Aug. 19. Series through Aug. 26. Free with zoo admission. • Farmington Hills: "Stars in the of Detroit, whose fall season begins with the American String Quartet and cellist Lynn Harrell 4533, www.greatlakesfolkfest.net . Park" summer concert series Take in an acoustic concert with Tel Aviv-based singer-songwriter 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, in the grassy amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Farmington Road north Michael HarPaz, a graduate of Berkley High School, 8 p.m. four gold records and other hon- ors. $18 adult ($20 at door), $10 age 18 and younger. Reserve tick- ets through Peruse a large selection of small artworks and enjoy live music at opening of "DAM Small Show" perate search for a replacement therapist. (248) 203-0005. www.detroitplanitjewsh.com . Temple: (248) 649-4418. Laugh it up at the "Young Get ready for discussion of 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Detroit Artists Market, 4719 Woodward, Detroit. Deborah Kashdan of Ackerman 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Congregation Shaarey American Comedy Tour," with headlining comedian and Detroit native Mike Young,10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at City Theatre, Southfield is an exhibitor. Free. Show continues through Aug. 22. (313) 832-8540; Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield. Sharon Berry will facilitate for CSZ Sisterhood Book 2301 Woodward, Detroit. Also on the bill: Jeff Dwoskin & DJ Barn, with musical performance by www.detroitartistsmarket.org . Club. Guests always welcome. No charge to attend. (248) 357- 5544, www.shaareyzedek.org . Hush. $31.50. (313) 471-1611. Take in a book talk and signing with Susan Shapiro, who grew up in West Bloomfield, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Borders, 34300 Woodward, Birmingham. Shapiro, in her debut novel, Speed Shrinking, takes a comic look at a self-help author's des- 42 August 6 6 2009 The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Catch the works of automo- tive artists through Sept. 16, at Orchard Lake Framing and Gallery, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. (248) 538-9021. Hear presentation sponsored by Jewish Voices for Peace-Detroit and Middle East Aikido Project featuring Jamie Leno Zimron, a martial arts master and Middle East peace activist, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Birmingham Temple, 28611 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills. Zimron, a dual American-Israeli citizen, will share her experiences teaching Aikido to build bridges of friendship between youth in Israel, Palestinian territories and throughout the Middle East. (248) 477-1410, www.birminghamtemple.org . Festival throughout downtown East Lansing. The Michigan State University Museum, a Saturday, Aug. 8, at Congregation Shir Tikvah, 3900 Northfield Parkway, Troy. The band HarPaz founded in Israel has achieved Arts & Culture Fighting For Peace Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy outdoor music concerts: • Birmingham: 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Booth Park, downtown Birmingham. Stewart Francke, classic rock, Aug. 12; Big Band music, Aug. 19. Free. • Royal Oak: "Wild Summer of 10 Mile. Schedule: The Bomb Squad (music of 1970s and '80s), Aug. 13; Serieux and Friends (Motown review), Aug. 20. Bring a picnic dinner. In case of inclem- ent weather, most concerts will be relocated to Costick Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile. (248) 473-1856. • Southfield: (1) The Rhythm Society plays big band music at finale of "Burgh Historical Park Gazebo Series," 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Civic Center Drive at Berg. (2) "Eat to the Beat" series, noon-2 p.m. Thursdays, at City Centre Plaza, Central Park Blvd., a block west of Evergreen. Next up: Tumbao Bravo (rhythms of Cuba and salsa), Aug. 13. Series through Sept. 10. (248) 796-4620. Come for distinctive music on "Friday Night Live" 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 14, at Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward. Singer- songwriter Kathy Kosins will appear with jazz guitarist Spencer Barefield and bassist Paul Keller. Free with museum admission. (313) 7900, Subscribe to the Opus 9 Series of the Chamber Music Society on Saturday, Sept. 12. Call for brochure: (248) 855-6070. Event Hotline Bring everyone to a free family fun day 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at Oak Park JCC. Try the climbing wall, inflatables, arts and crafts and more. Bring a picnic, or purchase food from Sara's Kosher Deli. The event's "garage-less garage sale" will offer house- hold items, treasures and more. Contact Joel Abrin to volunteer or secure a garage sale table: jabrin@jccdet.org or (248) 967- 4030, ext. 2020. Treat the gang to Temple Shir Shalom's Food, Fun & Fireworks Celebration, held rain or shine, 6:30-10:30 pm. Monday, Aug. 17, outside the temple, 3999 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Event includes children's boun- cies, train rides, face painting, remote control race cars; signa- ture dishes from more than 25 local area restaurants; sounds of Sunset Boulevard, and fireworks show. Advance tickets: $20 adult, $10 ages 5-12; pay $5 more each category paid at event. RSVP by Aug. 10: (248) 737-8700, www.shirshalom.org .