on the go
people | places | events
monday, jan. 1
JCC DAY CAMPS REGISTRATION
Registration starts Jan. 1.
Kindergarten kids through age 17
can have fun summer experiences
at the various JCC day camps, based
in West Bloomfield. Info: jccdet.org/
daycamps.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
7-8:30 pm, Jan. 4. Continues
weekly, through Jan. 25. Diane
Levy-Rubinstein, LMSW, facilitates
Thursday evening drop-in bereave-
ment support group. At Temple Israel,
West Bloomfield. Free. Info: Kate@
temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700.
editor's
picks
friday, jan. 5
tuesday, jan. 2
LUNCH & LEARN
Noon-1 pm, Jan. 2. Rabbi Robert
Gamer leads monthly program, open
to guests. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak
Park. $12. RSVP to office: 248-547-
7970.
wednesday, jan. 3
DROP IN & LEARN
1 pm, Jan. 3. “Who Was Shmuel
Ha-Nagid?” Next topic in Prof. Henry
Abramson’s YouTube video lecture
series, The Jews of Sepharad.
Following is a brief informal discus-
sion facilitated by Nancy Kaplan. At
Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield.
Free. Info: nancyellen879@att.net;
phone, 248-737-1931 or text, 248-
390-4294.
Lynne
Konstantin
Arts & Life Editor
THROUGH FEB. 4: Willy Wonka
There’s still time to come see the Candy Man! Bloomfield Players Community Theatre performs Roald
Dahl’s Willy Wonka, based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and featuring songs from
the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (which starred Gene Wilder, born Gerome
Silberman). Co-produced by Debby Portney and Sandi Krupa, the scrumdiddlymptious adventure stars
Dennis Boylan as Willy Wonka, plus Stacy Gittleman, Eli Eisenberg, Aiden Aronoff, Lily Liss and
Ethan Pavey. Bloomfield Hills High School. $12-$15. Bloomfieldplayers.org.
DEC. 31: Mega 80s NYE
The Magic Bag in Ferndale has a brand
new show for a brand new year: The Mega
80s New Year’s Eve Bash with Class of
’98. Dig out your best ’80s duds, pile on the
hairspray and bring in 2018 with the best
’80s cover band around. $35/advanced.
Themagicbag.com.
thursday, jan. 4
JVS SPRINGBOARD TO SUCCESS
9-11 am, Jan. 4. Informational
meeting for free program that helps
women assess their vocational inter-
ests, identify work-related skills, pre-
pare resumes, develop interviewing
and networking skills and launch a
job search. It also includes hands-on
Microsoft Office Suite 2010 training.
Program starts Jan. 9 and will meet
from 9 am to noon on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays at JVS
in Southfield. For information or to
register, contact Judy Richmond at
jrichmond@jvsdet.org, call 248-233-
4232, or visit jvsdet.org/women.
JAN. 11: DSO
BEAD & BAG
Noon-2:30 pm, Jan. 5. Temple
member Amy Pook, an experienced
jewelry maker, will show par-
ticipants how to create a beautiful
piece of jewelry. At Temple Kol Ami,
West Bloomfield. $5; includes sup-
plies. Info: cspektor@tkolami.org or
248-661-0040.
saturday, jan. 6
HEALTHIER LIVING SHOW
8 am-1 pm, Jan. 6. “New Year,
New You! Wellness Expo.” MI Green
Team event will feature products
and services to promote a health-
ier body, mind, home, family and
pet(s). Many exhibitors will offer
show specials, free samples and
door prizes. Also offering: health
expert presentations, programs
and demonstrations; live music;
free massage; concessions and
farmers’ market. Free admission
and on-site parking. At Royal Oak
Farmer’s Market, 316 E. 11 Mile.
Info: NYNYWE.com.
SOULFUL YOGA
10 am, Jan. 6. Join Rabbi Rachel
Shere and yoga instructor Mindy
Eisenberg as they apply the wisdom
of Torah to the gentle practice of
yoga. No experience is necessary.
Bring a mat if you have one. At Adat
Shalom Synagogue, Farmington
Hills. Free. Info: sshapiro@
adatshalom.org or 248-626-2153.
Leonard Slatkin conducts the music of
composers Mozart, Beethoven and Faure —
plus hosts a pre-concert talk and post-con-
cert book signing of his new book, Leading
Tones: Reflections on Music, Musicians,
and the Music Industry — as part of the
DSO’s William Davidson Neighborhood
Concert Series. Congregation Shaarey
Zedek, Southfield. (313) 576-5111; dso.org/
neighborhood.
continued on page 33
MEL DRYMAN
Raised in Detroit, Experienced in Arizona
Your Professional
& Dedicated
ARIZONA REALTOR
Mobile: (480) 239-8686
mel.dryman@azmoves.com
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
000000
2117430
jn
December 28 • 2017
31