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. 

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ON THE GO
PEOPLE | PLACES | EVENTS

FILM SHOWN 
DEC. 1, 2 PM

All We Imagine 
as Light

Jo Serrapere

SONGSTRESS 
NOV. 30, 8 PM