MARCH 2011 VOLUME 02 ISSUE 03
CONTENT
FEATURES
16 I The Sultan of Skin
He's the man who rode boobs up to the Penthouse;
meet Alan Markovitz.
Reporting by Harry Kirsbaum
18
The Kosher King of Detroit
This former hippie now controls more than half the
kosher eateries in Detroit; meet Brian Jacobs.
Reporting by Karen Schwartz
20
The Archduke of the Arco
He has made classical music accessible to tens of
thousands of minority kids; meet Aaron Dworkin
Reporting by Robin Schwartz
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16 I The Q &A
march giveaway
Can WXYZ TV's
Mike Rosenfield
escape our
half-baked
wrestling moves?
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6 I Post-Date Post
What would you do if your
girlfriend told you she was
married?
21 I Paparazzi
Yep, hamantashen
are tasty — but are
they worth a felony
rap?
Catching you
, in the act.
5
Editor's Letter
6
Magnum Opus
12
Here and Now
$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO
ANDIAMO NOVI
Home Brew
Five Things Your
Kids Will Love
14
Oh, Sisyphus!
8
Ben Falik is JEWFRO
15
GIGS
10
Highlights
Mailbag
16
Kiddush Club
11
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22 I Nightcap
Professionals
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ON THE MARCH COVER: "Not Quite Charlie's Angels" Illustration by Tom Cocotos; from left, are
Brian Jacobs, Alan Markovitz and Aaron Dworkin. Brilliantly conceived by Deborah Schultz.
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