…music arts&life Some Kind Of Magic W hether on stage, in recording stu- dios or even at home, violist Yuri Gandelsman is happy when he can perform classical music with professional musi- cians who are family members — his wife, pia- nist Janna Gandelsman; his daughter, violinist Natasha Sher (Israel Camerata Jerusalem) and his son, violinist Johnny Gandelsman (Brooklyn Rider and Silk Road Ensemble). He also enjoys listening to the work of...…
…arts&life galleries That’s It! Gallery Love At First Sight SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Michelle Silverstone counts on the “that’s it!” factor at her recently extended pop-up gallery. details That’s It! Gallery is in West Bloomfield, inside Orchard Mall. (248) 563-0444. 38 January 11 • 2018 M ichelle Silverstone would like to earn her living as a full-time abstract painter, but she aims at being a practical-minded profes...…
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…on the go people | places | events friday, jan. 12 VOLUNTEER DAY 11 am-1 pm, Jan. 14. Adults, teens and children are invited to work on a variety of hands-on projects to help organizations in Metro Detroit. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. $5 for optional lunch; advance RSVP is required: adatshalom.org/volunteer18. Info: jgross@adatshalom.org or 248- 851-5100. editor's picks CURRENT EVENTS 10:30 am, Jan. 12. Linda Garfield is t...…
…on the go continued from page 41 KNITTING 7 pm, Jan. 15-29. Join a group of knitters that meets every Monday. Presentation of JCC Without Borders-The Active Life. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Info: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. ISRAELI DANCING 8-10 pm, Jan. 15-29. All levels of dancers are welcome. Presentation of JCC Without Borders-The Active Life. At Southfield Civic Center, 26000 Evergreen. $7. Info: Rosa, rchessler@jcc...…
…TU B’SHEVAT FOR KIDS 10:30-11:30 am, Jan. 20. The Well hosts Tot Shabbat for youngsters under age 5 and their families. The program is focused this month on Tu b’Shevat — the New Year of the Trees. Group will enjoy songs, stories, dancing and snacks. Location given with RSVP: avery@meetyouatthewell.org. sunday, jan. 21 EXPLORING KABBALAH 10:15 am, Jan. 21. Rabbi Benjamin Shalva will talk about Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition. At Adat...…
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…soul of blessed memory continued from page 47 ARNOLD BECKER, 87, of West Bloomfield, died Jan. 1, 2018. He is survived by his children, Erica “Ricki” Becker, Josh Becker and Pam Becker; grandchild, Ari Siesser; Becker brother and sister-in- law, Carl G. and Mary Becker. Mr. Becker was the loving grandfather of the late Eden Siesser; the devoted son of the late Jack and the late Julia Becker. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contr...…
…CAROLINE JOHANNA MILLER, 95, of Southfield, died Dec. 30, 2017. She is survived by her sister, Emily Somlyo; Miller sister-in-law, June Somlyo; nieces and nephews, Lauren and Michael McGowan, Barry Somlyo, David Somlyo, and Pamela Lobsiger and her husband, John; great-nieces and great-nephews, Jane and Jack McGowan, Katherine and Andrew Somlyo, Rachel and Rebecca Somlyo, and Nikki Noder. Mrs. Miller was the beloved wife of the late William Mil...…
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…soul of blessed memory continued from page 51 A private memorial service will be held in the spring to be attend- ed by close friends and relatives. Contributions may be made to the University of Michigan Cancer Center Helping Hands Fund or the University Musical Society. For the Helping Hands Fund, checks may be made payable to University of Michigan and sent to Michigan Medicine Office of Development, 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 100, Ann A...…
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