BAGELS & BABIES
9:30-11 AM, SEPT. 15 (SUN,)
Grab a bagel and some coffee
and meet new friends, hosted by
JFamily Detroit at The J, 6600
W. Maple, West Bloomfield.
This event is geared toward
families with babies ages 0-12
months. All JFamily programs
welcome the diversity in our
community, including multifaith
families, Jews of Color, single-
parent families, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, people
with disabilities and people from
various economic backgrounds. If
you or any family member needs
accommodations to successfully
participate in the program, reach
out to Shoshana Fain, sfain@
jccdet.org.
CELTIC MUSIC
7:30 PM, SEPT. 15 (SUN.)
The Tannahill Weavers will
perform at The Ark, 316 S. Main,
Ann Arbor. The group plays a
special brand of Celtic music,
blending the beauty of traditional
melodies with the power of
modern rhythms. They present
topical songs, original ballads and
lullabies and humorous tales of
life in Scotland. $25.
DSO PERFORMS
7 PM, SEPT. 17 (TUES.)
At The Hawk, Farmington Hills
Community Center, 29995 W.
12 Mile Road. Family-friendly
pre-concert activities include
instrument try-outs, crafts, and
dance and movement workshops.
All DTE Foundation Community
Concerts are free and open to
the public, yet reservations are
required for entry. Tickets can be
reserved at dso.org. All concerts
are general admission (no seats
will be assigned), and all seating is
first-come, first-served. All concert
venues are handicap accessible.
SAVE A LIFE
8:30 AM-12:30 PM, SEPT. 17
(TUES.)
Become a safeTALK-trained
helper and reduce the number
of suicides in our community. At
Jewish Family Service, 6555 W.
Maple. Open to anyone over the
age of 15. No prior experience is
necessary. Register at: jlive.app/
events/8835. For information,
contact Mayim Meyers, mmeyers@
jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2694.
Social work CEUs available.
ART & NEUROSCIENCE
1-2:30 PM, SEPT. 18 (WED.)
Artist and Author Kelly Darke will
share, on Zoom, research that
shows how making art can help
lower blood pressure and improve
fine motor skills. There will also be
a hands-on portion to make your
own art with no previous art ability
required. Register in advance
at jfsdetroit.org/upcoming. After
registering, you will receive a link
via email to join the meeting.
DADS’ NIGHT
7-9 PM, SEPT. 18 (WED.)
Hosted by JFamily Detroit at
Aldana Mexican Bar and Grill,
2896 W. Maple Road, Troy. Take
some time with the guys in a
relaxed environment while you
schmooze, network and enjoy
good food. See some old friends
and make some new ones. Self-
pay required for dinner and drinks.
CAREGIVER EXPO
1-4:30 PM, SEPT. 19 (THURS.)
At Jewish Family Service, 6555
W. Maple. Free Family Caregiver
Expo designed to support
and empower caregivers.
Expert speakers; 15-minute
consultations with a JFS
therapist; holistic health
options. Register:
jfsdetroit.org/expo.
Registration is required
for entry. The first 50
people to register
receive a gift bag.
SPANISH DINNER
6:15 PM, SEPT. 20 (FRI.)
Shir Tikvah in Troy will
host a “Shabbat Around the
World” series, starting with
Spanish cuisine by chef and
owner of Elwin & Co. in Berkley,
Elwin Greenwald, who will be
creating special menus and food
for each dinner. Services at 6:15
pm and dinner after services.
Cost is $15 per adult and $5 per
child 12 and under. RSVP on the
website: shirtikvah.org.
NEW PLAY
SEPT. 20-OCT. 6
The Inspired Acting Company,
1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled
Lake, 248-863-9953, announces
its first production of the second
season: The Book Club Play by
Karen Zacarías, a hilarious roller-
coaster ride through the wild
world of book clubs. Personal
dramas collide with literary
debates when the book club
allows a documentary crew to film
their intellectual banter. Secrets
spill, tensions flare and reality
gets a bit tangled with fiction.
Performances are Friday and
Saturday nights at 8 pm, Sundays
at 2 pm. General admission: $35
and $30 (under 30/over 65);
online at InspiredActing.org.
Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant.
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PEOPLE | PLACES | EVENTS
CELTIC MUSIC
SEPT. 15, 7:30 PM
The Tannahill
Weavers
Kelly
Darke
The
Book
Club
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