To Do! CALENDAR E-mail items to calendar@thejewishnews.com Mail items to Calendar, the Jewish News, 29200 Northwestern Highway, Suite 110, Southfield, MI 48034 Fax items to (248) 304-8885 New deadline: noon, Tuesday, nine days prior to publication. EVENT HOTLINE Check It Out! ARTS & CULTURE ComeHearCMSD.org . The West Bloomfield JCC's Henry & Delia Meyers Library hosts the Lunch & Literature Series Book Club noon- 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, to dis- cuss A Seat at the Table by Joshua Halberstam, the story of a Chasidic- raised young man in the 1970s who is drawn to jazz, Kafka and a girl named Katrina. Included is an author call-in. Free and open to all. RSVP: Francine Menken, (248) 432-5546. Bring your lunch; dessert and beverages provided. www.jccdet.org . Hear the Mosaic Singers perform Singsation! at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, and 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Detroit Film Theatre in the Detroit Institute of Arts. The Feb.14 tickets are $10 (half-price). (313) 833-4005 or www.mosaicdetroit.org . View the exhibit "American Modernism, 1920s-1940s" through March 14 at the Kresge Art Museum on the Michigan State University cam- pus. Artists include Arthur Dove, Frank Lloyd Wright and Helen Frankenthaler. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday until 8 p.m.; Saturday- Sunday, noon-5 p.m. (517) 353-9834 or www.artmuseum.msu.edu . Feel safe "Under the Watchful Eye: The Chamsah Project," Janice Charach Gallery's exhibit with artistic takes on the good-luck symbol, through March 7, at West Bloomfield JCC. Gallery hours:10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- Wednesday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Free. Terri Stearn: (248) 432-5579, tstearn@jccdet.org . CINEMA & STAGE The Farmington Players present the screwball comedy You Can't Take It with You, Feb. 12-March 6 at the Barn Theater, 32332 W.12 Mile, Farmington Hills. Adults $15; student discount. Feb.14: seniors matinee at discount. (248) 553-2955 or farmingtonplayers.org . See the jazz film Chops, by former Detroiter Bruce Broder Friday, Feb. 12, at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. See Detroit: Remember When and meet the filmmakers 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at Downtown Synagogue. See Debbi Dworkin's direction of the parody play, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), by Stagecrafters at the 2nd Stage of the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak Feb.19- 28. Tickets $12. (248) 541-6430. COMEDY & MUSIC See the Shanghai Quartet with pianist Yuja Wang perform Schubert, Franck and Dvorak 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Chamber Music Society of Detroit at Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile, Beverly Hills. $43-$75; students $25. Optional pre-concert dinner at Bacco, 6- 7:30 p.m. (248) 855-6070 or www. 58 February 11 • 2010 The JCC and West Bloomfield Twp. present "The Best of West" event 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14: • A job fair and expo with workshops and resume reviews by JVS. • A cultural celebration with enter- tainment, carnival, arcade and other attractions with food from restaurants which include Jerusalem Pizza. For information, visit www.jccdetg.org or call (248) 661-1000. Hear Israeli scholar on Islam Dr. Mordechai Kedar speak on "Jerusalem: What Is the Struggle About?" 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at Young Israel of Oak Park. Free. For information, con- tact Yocheved Seidman, Yocheved3® gmail.com , or (773) 597-7690. Join the University Musical Society Bela Fleck with the Africa Project explore the origins of the banjo. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University, Ann Arbor. Tickets: (734) 647-4020, www.ums.org . Plan a surfing safari on Feb. 18-21 as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the London, Ont.-based rock ensemble Jeans 'n' Classics come together in Endless Summer — The Music of Sign on for "Mornings at the Market — Come Hungry, Be Happy" 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 13 and March 20, at Detroit's Eastern Market. Linda Yellin's Feet on the Street tour com- pany will conduct a walking and tasting tour of market specialty shops, sheds and vendors. (248) 353-8687. www.feetonthestreettours.com . Hear Israeli Sapir Handelman of Harvard University, visiting professor at Wayne State University's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, at the Congregation Shaarey Zedek Men's Club Installation Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, in Southfield. Free. All are welcome. Robert Rollinger (248) 626-1133. The Pomegranate Guild of Southeastern Michigan, a group that studies and creates needlework with Judaic themes, will be meet 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Member Rheada Kellso will lead a workshop on springtime and Passover crafts. There will be a two-part photo- transfer workshop at the Prentis Apartments in Oak Park led by Linda Larsen 1 p.m. Sunday, March 14 and April 11. Judy Galperin (248) 661-5337. Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. $19-$123. Tickets (313) 576-5111 or www.detroitsymphony.com Enjoy singer-songwriter Marc Cohen of "Walking in Memphis" fame at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451. www.theark.org , (734) 763-8587. Get a taste of the upcoming JCC Stephen Gottlieb Music Festival with a bonus family concert featuring the 30 percussion instruments of Drums & Beyond 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Oak Park JCC. $5 for JCC members; $7 others; $4 children age 3 and up; $18 per family. (248) 432-5470. Wit's End, But Witty The National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section, is having a 30%-off sale for certain items at its Council Thrift Shops now through 14 (Berkley: 3297 W.12 Mile; and Royal Oak:1221 E. Lincoln). The Royal Oak location will also have a 20%-off featured Jewelry Extravaganza through Feb.13. Monday- Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Berkley is open noon-4:00 p.m. on Sundays. (248) 548-6664 or www.ncjwgds.org . Rabbi Amy Eilberg was the first woman ordained by the Conservative movement, known for her work in Jewish healing and spiritual direction, will speak on "Listening for the Sacred in Our Lives" 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor. Free. On Sunday, Feb. 21, hear Eilberg at "The Soul of Tikkun: Spiritual Practice & Social Action" 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Jewish Community Center. $30 includes vegetarian meals. RSVP: www. jewishannarbor.org . In The Cards? Play at the Hillel Day School Mah Jong Tournament Thursday, Feb. 25. Registration at 6:15 a.m., begin playing at 7. $20 in advance by Feb.15; $25 at the door (space permitting). Hillel is at 32200 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Bring your Mah Jong set and 2009 cards. Make checks to Hillel Day School and mail to Debbie Cohen, 5540 S. Piccadilly Circle, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. Information: (248) 788-0942. See the Jewish Ensemble Theatre perform The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, a comedy about midlife mal- aise, through Feb. 21 at the West Bloomfield JCC. Stars Kate Willinger Manfredi, Phil Powers, Henrietta Hermelin Weinberg and Lynnae Lehfeldt. $28-$36. Discounts for seniors and students. (248) 788-2900. Hit the lanes at the Ninth Annual B'nai B'rith David Rose Windsor Doubles Tournament 7 p.m Saturday, Feb 20, at Super Bowl Lanes, 1000 Tecumseh Road at Forest Glade Drive, Windsor. Entry Fee: $25 (U.S.) per bowler (first entry); $15.00 per bowler (subsequent entries). Registration at 6:30. For information: David Shanbaum, bowlingdave300@gmail.com . HEALTH / SUPPORT The Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program holds free monthly caregiver support groups. Daytime meetings are for caregivers of those with Alzheimer's or a related diagnosis. Onsite respite during the daytime meeting must be arranged in advance. Evening meetings are open to caregivers of all seniors. • JVS (29699 Southfield Road, Southfield) 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. RSVP: Dorothy Moon, (248) 233- 4392. • Jewish Senior Life, Fleischman Residence (6710 W. Maple, West Bloomfield) 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11; and 7-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. To RSVP or for information: call Fran Cook, at (248) 592-5032. All are invited to learn how an aging loved one can live safely and securely at home. "No Place Like Home," a panel of experts, will meet 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at West Bloomfield JCC. Sponsors are B'nai B'rith's Center for Senior Services, Zager-Stone- Tucker-Grant-Oakland Century Unit, the JCC and Credit Union ONE. Jayme Levy of B'nai B'rith moderates the panel that includes Rozanne Sedler, a geriatric social worker with Jewish Family Service, and others. (248) 646- 3100. Attend "Eldercare Workshops: Resources and Support for Caregivers" 4-5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Attorney Eric Glick speaks on the six legal documents one should have and long-term care insurance. Free. RSVP: Becky Eizen, (248) 592-2671, or Lynn Breuer, (248) 592-2333. The National Council of Jewish Women/Greater Detroit Section — SPACE for Changing Families offers a six-week non-sectarian support group for adults grieving the loss of a par- ent. Facilitator Cindy Goldman leads 7- 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 17-March 24, at Bingham Office Park, 36300 Telegraph, Suite 125, Bingham Farms. Free; donations welcome. RSVP: (248) 355-9936. HELPING OUT Yad Ezra Purim tribute cards are available in packets of six for $36. Orders must be received by Feb. 22. Send checks to Yad Ezra, 2850 W.11 Mile, Berkley, MI 48072. Donations can also be charged. (248) 548-3663. The National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section and Kadima, a nonprofit mental health agency, present Project Friendship, which holds Sunday brunches and activities for Kadima clients. Volunteer needed. Events are scheduled on Feb. 21, a Purim celebration; March 7, craft program; and March 21 Passover. All programs are from 10:45 a.m.-1:3O p.m. at Kadima activity center, 15999 W.12 Mile. RSVP: (248) 355-3300, ext. 0, or MaiI@NCJWGDS.org . "Wrapped In Love" is a drop-in mitzvah project 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays to cre- ate blankets for children removed from their homes because of abuse and neglect. No sewing is involved. Run by the National Council of Jewish Women at 26400 Lahser, Suite 306, Southfield. (248) 355-3300, ext. 0. Joyous Music Hear Temple Emanu-El's Cantor Darcie Sharlein perform "Shire' Ahavah, Jewish Love Songs" at a free concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. She will be accompanied by pianist Henry Feinberg and members of the Oak Park temple's adult choir. Songs range from Yiddish, Ladino, Israeli, and those by Debbie Friedman, Benjie-Ellen Schiller and Julie Silver. The free concert will be followed by an afterglow dessert, and reservations are appreciated at (248) 967-4020.