P hoto by Haro ld Blac h wipe* &gm eateyng, Cccais fl'emanaikect Cate/ring Simply Fresh. Simply Different. Simply Personal. Simply the Best. Specializing in Gluten Free & Allergy Sensitive Menu Selections Glatt Kosher Events Available certified by the Detroit Vaad Chef Lori Shepard — 734-646-4586 Lori@simplyscrumptiouscatering.com www.simplyscrumptiouscatering.com Pianist Cliff Monear, bassist Nick Calandro, Jeremy Sherman, 18, of West Bloomfield, Elaine Greenberg, saxophonist George Benson and percussionist Sean Dobbins at last year's concert. Healing Through Music Jazz concert brings ovarian cancer awareness and funds to help patients. Shell Liebman Dorfman Contributing Writer W ith a devotion to music and a focus to bring awareness of early ovarian cancer detection, Elaine Greenberg is set to host her fifth annual benefit jazz concert. A retired piano and voice teacher, Greenberg of Farmington Hills is also an 11-year ovarian cancer survivor who combines her passions to plan the yearly event. "Jazz A Lot: Music for the Soul" at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield will be headlined by saxophone player George Benson and feature the Cliff Monear Trio. The concert is co-sponsored by Temple Israel and Living For Music, an organization created by Greenberg — who serves as president — and her husband, Shelly, to bring music and comfort to those affected by cancer. For the first time, members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Civic Jazz Ensemble will perform at the event. "I love exposing young musicians to the public, to showcase the young talent we have in this city," Greenberg said. Greenberg brings music to cancer patients on a regular basis through her singing and CDs. She also is Midwest regional coordinator of Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women's Lives, sponsored by the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Through the group, ovarian cancer survivors speak to students in medi- cal fields to increase awareness about ovarian cancer symptoms and risk factors. Brochures about the disease, pro- vided by Beaumont Hospital, will be distributed at the concert. According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, there is no early detection test for ovarian cancer. Symptoms may include bloating, pel- vic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or feeling full quickly, need to urinate urgently or often, fatigue, upset stom- ach or heartburn, back pain, pain during sex, constipation or menstrual changes. Annually in the U.S., more than 20,000 women are diagnosed and approximately 15,000 die. If diagnosed and treated early, the five-year sur- vival rate is more than 90 percent. "All proceeds from the event and from my fundraising CDs go to help cancer patients and their caregivers:' Greenberg said. "The money raised stays in our state and is donated to Michigan cancer centers:' The group has purchased CD players and iPods for those receiv- ing chemotherapy treatments. Recently they presented gift bags that included blankets, scarves and socks to cancer patients at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Ann Arbor. Greenberg often visits those under- going cancer treatments. "I sing for them," she said. "And they frequently sing with me — taking their minds of the necessary poison that is going into their bodies and putting a smile on their faces." I _ I For information on "Jazz A Lot: Music for the Soul," call (248) 661-6344 or email jazzconcertifm@gmail.com . Purchase tickets at the door or send a check made out to Living For Music to 34056 W.13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or pick up prepaid tickets at the door. Cost: $30. V MCs, DJs, Dancers Cool Music Lighting Staging 248.356.6000 The www.JoeCornell.com P r t: Original Grade 6th DANCE EXPERIENCE Music Lessons Guitar Dr for ONLY Drums Piano Bass Voice I 29555 Northwestern Hwy Southfield Michigan ACADEMY 48034 I 2/48.799.8100 New: students only. Limit 1 set of lessons per person (multiple may be purchased as gifts.) Not valid with any other offer or discount. Not valid for HOME lessons. www.axismusic.com I southfield@axismusic.com BIRMINGHAM Kids Karate Call for your FREE Trial Class Birmingham Martial Arts 2219 Cole Street • Birmingham MI 480 248.646.6608 wvvvv.bmartialarts.com .„4 JN May 19 2011 131