60 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024
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SONGSTRESS
8 PM, NOV. 30 (SAT.)
At The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann
Arbor. Whether recreating old
classic songs or performing
original songs in her own deeply
confessional and comic styles, Jo
Serrapere’s music stands original
while always reflecting her love
of American roots music. $20.
FILM SHOWN
2 PM, DEC. 1 (SUN.)
At the Detroit Film Theatre in
the DIA. Moving effortlessly
from urban bustle to seaside
tranquility, this new fiction feature
is a heartfelt and exquisite film.
All We Imagine as Light is the
first Indian film to screen in
official competition at the Cannes
Film Festival in 30 years. English
subtitles. (110 minutes). Adult
$10.50; senior $8.50; student
$8.50.
BLOOD DRIVE
8:30 AM-2:30 PM, DEC. 3
(TUES.)
Detroit Community Blood Drive
at The J, 6600 W. Maple, West
Bloomfield. A donation today
supports the local blood supply
and helps ensure Blood Centers
of America is ready to provide
blood to Magen David Adom,
Israel’s emergency services
system, whenever needed.
Register: jlive.app/events/9679.
BREAKFAST & BOOK
DISCUSSION
10 AM, DEC. 3 (TUES.)
With Rusty Rosman and Rabbi
Starr at Congregation Shaarey
Zedek in Southfield. When you
die, there are so many things
your family and loved ones
immediately need to know.
“Two Envelopes” is your voice,
conveying your wishes regarding
your death and your estate. Free
to attend; register by Nov. 29:
tinyurl.com/Two-Envelopes.
TUESDAYS & TORAH
NOON-1 PM, DEC. 3 (TUES.)
Sponsored by Temple Israel.
Rabbi Arianna Gordon will
discuss ancient text, discover
new lessons and make meaning
from traditional stories. All
meetings are virtual. View event:
jlive.app/events/8883.
TIE DYE DIY
6-8 PM, DEC. 4 (WED.)
Organized by Jewish Federation
NEXTGen Detroit. Drinks,
desserts and DIY at Detroit
Dye House, 1416 Michigan Ave.
Detroit. Dye three items: a pair
of socks (which will be donated
to Focus Hope, Empowerment
Plan and Crossroads of
Michigan), a tote bag and then
pick two of three items to keep:
a pair of socks, a unisex tee or a
custom pashmina. $45 includes
tie-dye class with items, soft
drinks and desserts. Dietary
laws observed. Aprons will be
provided. This event is intended
for young adults ages 21 to 39.
Register: jlive.app/events/9733.
GOURMET COOKING
6:30 PM, DEC. 4 (WED.)
Vera Newman, Detroit
cookbook author and Jewish
culinary influencer known as
Marblespoon, will be welcomed
by the Jewish Women’s Circle
of Ann Arbor for an evening of
food and fun at Chabad House,
715 Hill St., Ann Arbor. Newman
will be meeting attendees
and signing cookbooks (which
will be available for purchase
at the event) and then will
demonstrate how to make her
top recipes, followed by a dinner
for attendees to enjoy. Cost:
earlybird $54; at the door $75.
RSVP: jewmich.com/events.
HOLIDAY SHOP
DEC. 5-20 (THURS.+)
At Birmingham Bloomfield Art
Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road,
Birmingham. Hours: 10 am to
6 pm Mon.–Sat.; noon to 4 pm
Sundays. Holiday Shop is free
and open to the public. The
3,000-square-feet of BBAC
gallery space is transformed
into a unique boutique offering
one-of-a-kind, handmade gift
items from more than 200 juried
artists.
WOMEN’S SHABBATON
NOON, DEC. 7 (SAT.)
The Adat Shalom Women’s
Shabbaton will be an opportunity
for women to meaningfully
come together and focus on
the theme: “Transforming
Space into Sanctuary.” There
will be a catered luncheon;
Torah study led by Rabbi Blair
Nosanwisch, Amira Soleimani
and Ruth Bergman; yoga with
Mindy Eisenberg; mindfulness/
meditation led by Rabbi Aaron
Bergman; music/drumming
with Hazzan Daniel Gross.
Conclude with Havdalah before
6 pm. Fee is $36. To register:
adatshalomsisterhood.org/
shabbaton-2024.
KARAOKE NIGHT
6-10 PM, DEC. 7 (SAT.)
Congregation Shir Tikvah in
Troy will host Jammin’ with the
Jews in the “D” with DJ Jeffie,
a karaoke musical dance/
singing night. Cost is $20; 21+
only; BYOB. Register on the
congregational website.
Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant.
Send items at least 14 days in advance to
calendar@thejewishnews.com.
ON THE GO
PEOPLE | PLACES | EVENTS
FILM SHOWN
DEC. 1, 2 PM
All We Imagine
as Light
Jo Serrapere
SONGSTRESS
NOV. 30, 8 PM