Ask Financial Crisis Attorney Ken. Gross about... Art:F.- Advocate. Theater lauds proponent for all her achievements. 0 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. - 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. - 11 a.m. noon - 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. - 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. - 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. SUNDAY, SEPT. 5 Your Financial Problems Is it okay to speak to the IRS when I owe taxes? 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