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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