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‘THE PROM’
NOW-MAY 19
Birmingham Village Players
will stage The Prom, a
joyous, funny and sweet
production that will appeal
to musical fans. A high
school student dreams of
taking her girlfriend to their
senior prom. Unfortunately,
her plans are foiled by
a homophobic PTA.
Performances are Friday
and Saturday nights (May
10, 11, 17, 18) at 8 pm and
Sunday afternoons (May
12, 19) at 2 pm. Reserved
tickets are $25 (includes
ticketing fee) and can
be purchased by calling
the box office, 248-644-
2075, or from the website
birminghamvillageplayers.
com.
MAKING KUGEL
6:30 PM, MAY 9 (THURS.)
At Temple Beth El in
Bloomfield Township with
in-house caterer Paul
Wertz of Platinum Dish
Catering. Every participant
will walk away with a
9x9 pan of kugel (just in
time for Mother’s Day),
with the option to choose
between a delectable
non-dairy sweet kugel or a
creamy dairy version. Plus,
everyone gets to indulge in
a tantalizing kugel sample
at the event itself. Tickets:
$36. If you need a gluten-
free option, email Rachel
Ellis at rellis@tbeonline.org
ahead of time.
MUSIC EVENT
7 PM, MAY 11 (SAT.)
Molly Tuttle & Golden
Highway will perform at
The Majestic Theatre, 4140
Woodward Ave., Detroit.
She’s a Grammy winner,
a new voice in the roots-
music world. Her love of
bluegrass comes from her
father (a music teacher and
multi-instrumentalist) and
grandfather (a banjo player
whose Illinois farm she
visited often throughout her
childhood). $35.
YOUTH ENSEMBLES
1 PM, MAY 12 (SUN.)
At Orchestra Hall in Detroit.
Showcasing the Civic
Youth Ensembles, this all-
day concert experience
will feature 10 ensembles,
including string orchestras,
wind ensembles, jazz bands
and philharmonic orchestra.
Tickets start at $15: dso.org.
COMMUNITY VIGIL
4-5:30 PM, MAY 12 (SUN.)
The annual memorial for
Yom HaZikaron; remember
the victims of Oct. 7 and the
soldiers lost in the ongoing
war. Hear a story of bravery
and loss from guest
speaker Yadin Gellman, an
IDF elite unit hero who was
severely wounded on Oct.
7 fighting in Kibbutz Be’eri.
Attend by registering (no
walk-ins will be allowed):
jlive.app/events/7617.
SOLIDARITY CONCERT
7 PM, MAY 13 (MON.)
“Many Voices, One Heart,”
a concert in solidarity
with Israel at Adat Shalom
Synagogue. Featuring
Hazzan Daniel Gross; Ofri,
community Shinshinit; Marty
Liebman and others. Free.
Registration required: jlive.
app/events/7526.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
1:30-3 PM, MAY 14 (TUES.)
Alzheimer’s Association-
sponsored caregiver
support group for
individuals who are care
partners for those living
with cognitive changes
including various types
of dementia. In person
at 29699 Southfield
Road, Southfield. Contact
Jessica Gibson for more
information: jgibson@
geshermi.org.
HADASSAH EVENT
NOON, MAY 15 (WED.)
Honor and celebrate local
Holocaust survivors and
remember those who are no
longer with us. Hear firsthand
accounts from Sophie
Klisman, an Auschwitz
survivor, and her daughter,
Lori Ellis. Elizabeth Silver, a
cherished friend of Sophie’s,
will also speak about her
experience as a prisoner
in Siberia. A tea luncheon
will be served in Temple
Beth El’s outdoor tent. All
attendees will be required
to sign a Hadassah Event
participation release to
attend Hadassah in-person
events. There will be no
exceptions to this policy.
Register: hadassahmidwest.
networkforgood.com/
events/67150. Free to
Holocaust survivors; call
Hadassah to register at
248-683-5030.
ON THE GO
PEOPLE | PLACES | EVENTS
MUSIC EVENT
MAY 11, 7 PM
Molly Tuttle &
Golden Highway
‘THE PROM’
NOW-MAY 19
The Prom