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Theater lauds proponent for all her achievements.
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n Monday, Sept. 13, the Jewish
Ensemble Theatre (JET) will
honor Barbara Kratchman for
her distinguished career as an advo-
cate for the arts at JET's sixth annual
"Behind the Scenes Gala!'
The event will take place at the
Franklin home of Lori and Rob
Nusbaum.
Kratchman has long been involved
in Michigan's arts, cultural and politi-
cal communities. She was founder and
president of ArtServe Michigan from
1997 to 2007. As a consultant, she con-
tinues to serve nonprofit, foundation
and business clients.
The Detroit native was an aide to
U.S. Sen. Jacob Javits of New York and
Festival Events from page 45
THURSDAY, SEPT. 2
8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Trip to Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia,
Ontario, to see Sweet Dreams: A Tribute to
Patsy Cline. $85 members/$95 nonmem-
bers, covers theater tickets, lunch and
transportation.*
Bus will leave Oak Park JCC at 8:30
a.m. and return 6:30 p.m. Bus will leave
West Bloomfield JCC at 9 a.m. and return
7 p.m. Valid passport, passport card or
enhanced driver's license required to par-
ticipate.
*To register, contact Marilyn Wolfe,
(248) (432) 5471.
Barbara "Bunny" Kate Willinger
Kratchman
has been active in many political cam-
paigns.
She serves on the boards of Detroit
Public Television, the Michigan
Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs,
the Board of Visitors of Wayne
Explore nature with your body, mind
and soul at Shalom Street. Children ages
4 and older can stop in throughout the
day for dance, art projects and more.
2 4 p.m.
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Fabulous, Fantastic Fashion Fun! — $55
(includes all materials)*
Janice Charach Gallery, JCC, West
Bloomfield
Learn nuno felting to make an item of
clothing or accessory with Knitting on the
Fringe (no knitting involved).
*Class size limited; registration
required: (248) 432-5692.
2 3 p.m.
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11 a.m. noon
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JCC, West Bloomfield
Student Workshop: Finding Your Writing
Voice — Free*
Students looking to attend college, or
any age, can learn how to write a great
essay with Kimberly Lifton of WOW
Writing Workshops.
*Registration requested: (248) 432-
5692.
1 p.m.
A Little International Songfest — Free
JCC, Oak Park
One-man-band Rennie Kaufmann per-
forms favorite show tunes plus Russian,
Italian and Jewish melodies.
1 5 p.m.
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Exploring Nature for Children — Free
JCC, West Bloomfield
A Word, A String, A Whisper — Free*
JCC, West Bloomfield
Children ages 9-15 will learn to use
their imaginations in a creative writ-
ing workshop presented by Elizabeth
Applebaum.
*Registration requested: (248) 432-
5692.
2 3 p.m.
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Get It Write: Adult Writing Workshop —
Free*
JCC, West Bloomfield
A writing workshop for adults, with
Jewish News Associate Editor Alan
Hitsky.
*Registration requested: (248) 432-
5692.
State University's College of Fine,
Performing and Communication
Arts, and Friends of Modern and
Contemporary Art at the Detroit
Institute of Arts.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 13, the
gala evening will feature a menu creat-
ed by Matt Prentice as well as the song
stylings of chanteuse Kate Willinger.
JET also will honor its volunteer of
the year, Pearl Orbach, who has been
the administrative assistant for the
past 14 years. Following her retirement
in 2009, Orbach has continued doing
her job as a volunteer.
For an invitation, call the theater at
(248) 788-2900. ❑
7 p.m.
The "Green Show" Opening — Free
Janice Charach Gallery, JCC, West
Bloomfield
A new exhibit features art created from
recycled material, along with the "green
photography" of Joanne Scherf.
7 p.m.
Lost Islands, followed by a film discussion
led by David Magidson — $13, includes des-
sert reception
JCC, West Bloomfield
The Lenore Marwil Jewish Film
Festival's Audience Choice Award and the
recipient of four Israel Academy Awards,
Lost Islands is a story of family loyalty.
Film is followed by a dessert reception in
honor of JET Director David Magidson.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 4
8:30 p.m.
Selichot Under the Stars, plus Klezmer
Concert with Yiddishe Cup — Free
Temple Israel, West Bloomfield
Featuring the klezmer music of Yiddishe
Cup, followed by dessert and Selichot ser-
vices under the stars at Temple Israel.
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11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Walk4Friendship — Free
Walk begins at the Friendship Circle
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Annual 5K or one-mile walk, followed by
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