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A CHIRST AS CAROL - The
tory f Scrooge and his ghostly
v s ors ha r mained one of the mos
popular h 'tday tales of all time.
Charles Dlcke ns' -A Chlrstmas
C rol, - op is spm at the Bonstell
he r Or' t campus of WSU and
'I Dec, 13, (313/577-2960).
CHRIS MASCAR�IVAL-Cobo
H II w II b ome an Indoor fant y
no f", I l tro r a youth The
eatures a variety of
ntrn t I day displays and play
area for children of all ages.
Chlldr , can visit Santa at his castle
no "lvl their letters to Santa at
• an a mailbox. The carnival Is
Fre 'Irll.IS are: Mon-Thurs. lOam
t pm ,.$ t noonto spm and Sun,
2 to I, C' r"lVaI begins Dec.
·20, ( 12'/' '�4),
�CHRISTM S CONCERT - The
Ix h annu I Glory of Christmas
concert w II be present d In the
Gothic splendor of Christ Church
Cranbook In Bloomfleld Hills at 5pm.
A ca III"'n prelude will begin at
4:40pm, The public Is Invited to enjoy
this se onal muslcal offering free of
charg . however patrons are
encour a d to bring nonperishable
food Items for distribution to area
hunger programs. For Information
(313/644-5210).
FABULOUS 40s - The swinging
sOlKlds of bygone days can be heard
gatn a the era of glamour, good 'Ct BABES IN TOYLAND 12·19 Children's Craft. 2pm.
I times and big bands Is re-created. Fairy-tale people and fanciful places Gray LIbrary �267-6559).
Dreamy music accompanies abound In thl musical play of .
champagne, hors d'oeuvre and an childhood fantasy. Gigantic toys Chrl��!: 10a�lnema. Cosmic
legant dlnnet. After dessert, soft om. e 0 life I tlW.lJi.ar fa orlte s (\gs p' tl 'CI . 1.3p-.
\\9 fr' @ry t , uch -ro i}RIi'Afkil� en 0 I the aren ng ass. '"
moo f '�YVoo . r: HGlft'l''P'dlO- ( 2'1k��)' S�n'or M��I�S"
Skyllner Orche ra T¥, Fabulous . use�m ; "[tle t�(., For II Q1rlstmas QO gr4\ndtQther ter and
40s Olld7ay eM'ria r.e� tl n for mat Ion J res e r vat Ion s Santa Surprise. lOam. .
begins ptn with din 8t at Bprn. (313/271-1620 ext. 382). Lewis Collection reception.
T ckets are $65 per �I n. Oec. 13, 5'30.7'3Opm
17 & 20. Lovett Hall at the Ford [:RI'OAY DECl 12.17 Films: littLe Drummer
Museum. Reservations . 18' .. Boy & Christmas through the ages.
( 131271-1620, ext, 382). 345pm.
HOLIDAY MUSIC FESTlVAL-
The Sound of 'muslc will ring out at * THE REAL THING _ Is about Knapp L.ibrary (876-0133).
4pm as Focus: HOPE presents Its 12·18 Make a Gingerbread
annual Holiday Music Festival. The Intelligent and sophisticated people Man 2'30pm. For children.
festival location Is the Focus: HOPE caught up In the Irresistible bonds of
Center for Children at 1550 Oakman. love and mar rlage and the HubbarO Ubrary (936-3434).
Featured will be some of the area's unrelenting pain of adultery, Tom 12·19 Kwanzaa Craft: Make a
fl st lei rf I I ty Stoppard's comedy of fidelity and Candle Holder. 2pm. Advance
' ne mus ans pe orm ng a var e Infldellt" opens at the Hllberry I I I
of folk, blues, pop and jazz. Tickets I reg strat on requ red.
are $15 each. Proceeds benefit the Theatre (WSU campus) and runsthru Jefferson LIbrary (267-6562).
many programs offered by Focus: Feb. 25.1993. (313/577-2972).
HOPE. For Information call Sharon 12·19 Holiday Program. 2pm.
Agnew (313/883-7440). SATURDAY, Monteith Library (267·6560) ..
fr MESSIAH - Margrove College DEC 19 12·18 Rudolph the Red Nose
Chorale, directed by James Turner, ,. Reindeer (movie). 2pm.
will perform Handel's ·Messlah·at Its 'Ct WREATH WORKSHOP _ Redford Library (935-5344).
traditional Christmas concert starting
at 4pm at St. John's Episcopal Instructor Janet Hartman will teach 12·16 Holiday Songs & Stories.
Church. 50 E. Fisher Freeway at participants how to transform 7pm.
Woodw rd. Th Detroit m ropolit n
community I Inv t d to join thl
hoi d y tr d Ion. Adml on Is $10 &
8 for uden & en or . (862-8000
xt 232).
OTHI G SACRED - Is a fr e
adaptation of the 1862 Russian novel
about the tens ons b tw n young
rebels and their parents in
pre-R volutlonary Russia.
Performances held at the Hllb rry
The re (WSU campus). Runs thru
Feb. 8, 1993. For tickets
(313/577-2972).
TUESDAY, '
DEC. 15
r PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - By
Gaston Leroux, the musical tells the
story of the hideously deformed
Phantom who lurk beneath the stage
. of the Paris Opera, exercising a reign
over all Its occupants. He falls
Instantly In love with the young
soprano Chrlstln , devoting himself
to creating a new star for the Opera
by nurturing her extraordinary talents
by employing all the skills at his
disposal. ·Phantom of the Opere:
opens at the Masonic Temple
Theatre, 500 Temple Avenue In
Detroit. Runs thru Feb. 14, 1993.
Ticket/Information call
(313/83�-5900).
WEDNESDAY,
DEC. 16
nd ribbon Into
decor Iv wr tho R gl r tlon f :
$10, age 12 nd older. The
work hop tarts at 10:30 m - 3:30pm
t t OHM, 5401 Woodw d. For
furth r Information call Walt r
Weaver (313/833-1263).
... 'lCHRIST AS PARADE
Highland Park Winter Wonderland
Christmas parade lOam t City Hall.
Jo n In and sing Christmas carols
down Woodward to Glendale to
HPCC. 11 am at the community
college auditorium K.E.Y.S. Kid
Characters presents 8 Pupp Show
Musical. Santa Claus, candy, drug
prevention 'program for children
under 12. All FREE
t't THE NIGHT BEFORE
CHRISTMAS - As seen through the
eyes of the family dog, Wuffer. this
perennial classlc poem takes on a
whole new comic twist. Chlcago's
Mellkln Puppet Theatre rounds out
the program with a festive verst ' of
"The Elves and the Shoemaker." For
families with youngsters five years
and older. "Performances In the DIA
Lecture H�II at 11 :30am & 2pm.
Youtheatre, 350 Madison Ave,
(313/963-2366)
LIBRARY
ACTIVITIES
Duffield LIbrary (898-2424).
12·19 Meet Santal Duffield
Christmas Party. 2pm.
Franklin LIbrary (267-6561).
atasha's Stars
Send announcements to:
Mtchlgan Citizen, P.O. Box 03560,
Highland Park, MI 48203.
ARl (March 2 I-April 19) With an
important decision behind you, it's
time to concentrate on financial mat­
ters. Although you will be tempted to
overspend thi holiday season, try to
t a realistic budget.
TAU US (April 20-May 20)
You've h d enough of "flying solo,"
and will be in a more ociable mood
this week. Take advantage of social
invitatio winging your way. Be sure
to keep an eye on a jealous coworker
whose behind-the-scene scheming
migh trip you up.
. GEMINI (May 21·June 20) This is
a good week to pay more attention to
rious matters on the work front. At
home, an will be harmonious, and
you °11 find yourself looking forward to
the holidays �h d. Spend some time
thl weekend spiffing up your home
nd reorganizing.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Romance i d finitely in your tars thi
week.soenjoythi pedal time. Some­
one who h d seemed elu ive in the past
ms to be seeing you in a now light,
and you bask in the glow. At home and
at or� you find yourself tackling
tub with a renewed vigor.
LEO (July 23-Augu t 22) The
beainning of the week may not find
you in the best of mood , but don't
inflict thi on coworkers. F mily mem­
bers thi well. By week's end,
you'll be smilin again. The weekend
is lood to just stretch out and relax. .
VIRGO (August 23-September 22)
Although disappointment ha you
down, heed the advice of someone who
just m y be onto an acceptable solu­
tion. Others I It to you to find answers
to their p bl InS, but don't bum your­
self out. It' tim to fill your own needs
riab now.
LIBRA (September 23-Oc:tober 22)
Yau ma feel som wh f unbalan ed in
the beginning of the week, but don't let
this throw you into a panic. As you
know, the pendulum alway swings in
the other direction to straighten things
out. A loved one has problem only
you can 'solve this weekend.
SCORPIO (October 23-November
21) If at all possible, try to get some
time off this week. You ,have really
been burning the midnight oil with
work, but there's more to life than that.
Refocus on family and friends this
weekend. They will all be grateful for
your attention.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22-
December 21) A loved one disap­
proves of your recent behavior, but
take heart. You can tnighten every­
thing out once you admit your
wrongdoln . The middle of. the week
will be somewhat hectic at work. but
by week's end, your schedule clears,
and a relaxing weekend looms.
CAPRICORN (December 22-
January 19) You may be concerned
this week with a loved one' pending.
but your fears are unwarranted. Pur­
chases made now won't threaten ny
security. A coworker may disagree
with how you handle a work problem,
but you're on the right track.
AQUARIUS (January 20-February
18) This isn't a good time to give in to
the Peter Pan in' you, others are
countinl on you. U that sharp mind
to address problems at work and at
home. The weekend looks ood for
getting out and about.
PISCES (February 19-March 20)
You are all work and no play thi week,
which will irritate a loved one. Don't
fight back. TIll person only has your
best interests at heart. It's high time
you et me much-needed rest. You
know how you get when you ore over­
tired.
C>1992 by Kina F..tUNe ynd.
I
D fR IT "Black
Photographer: 1840-1940,"
i an exhibition tracing a 100-
year time-lin f African
American phou 'I aphci and
th ir e 01\ ing a .lu 'V rncnt in
the art form. The exhibition
t the Mu cum of
A'L II. W.'ker,1925.
PhotogntP!' by R. E. Mere..
African American History,
301 Frederick Douglass,
through Sunday, Jan. 31,1993.
The numerous prints show­
cased in "Black P otog­
'raphers: 1840-1940"
celebrates the wide- pectrum
of styles and craftmanship ar­
ticulated through a roll call of
artists and each print is key to
a masterful blend heralding the
uniqueness of the African
American nation.
Gordon Parks, James Van
Der Zee, P. H. Polk and Austin
Hansen share the spotlight
with equally exceptional, but
less well-known phographers.
The Goodridge brothers of
Saginaw, MI, for example,
roved throughout America
during the 1880s chronicling
African American family life.
The brother team of Morgan
and Marvin Smith captured
Harlem's exuberance and
tribulation in their
photographs of lindy hoppers,
political rallies and Depression
HOT 10 ALBUMS
b adlin .
"Black Photographers:
1 40·1940" i a compr h n­
sive xhibiti n with imag of
African Am riean rural nd
urban life and ph 1 gl aphic
glimpse into are ' irnpacun
both of the n ironm nts -
education, religion, politics,
agricultur and rchite ture.
Featured al ar xamples of
genre fund in fin art
photography such a land' pe
and allegorical p rtraitur .
or mor information,
plea e call (313) 833-9800.
1. "THE.PREDATOR"
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............................................. , lce Oube (Priority)
2. "WHUn THREE ALBUM"
................................................. Redman(AAlJColum bia)
3. "GUERILlA'S IN THE MIST"
......................... � Da Lench Mob (East·�est)
4. "WHAT'S THE 411"
............................................. Mary J. Bilge (Uptown/MCA)
5. "PAm LABELLE UVEI"
.......................................................... Patti Labelle (MCA)
6. "UTTLE BIG MAN"
................................................ Bushwick Bill (Rap-A-Lot)
7. "HARD OR SMOOTHII
.... � Wreckx -N· Effect (MeA)
a "REEL TO REEL"
........................................................ Grand Puba (Elektra)
9. "3 VAS 5 MONTHS & 2 DAYS IN THE UFE. .• "
................................... Arrested Development (Chrysalis)
10. "FUNKY DIVAS"
................... : En Vogu�(East-West)
Gwendolyn B n tt,
ca 1900.
PI\otognIph by
o.nIeI Freem.,
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HOT 1 0 SINGLES
1. "RUMP SHAKER" .
................................................. Wreckx -N- Effect (MCA)
2. "FREAKY"
. X -Chang e(FIi ptop)
3. "GANGSTA"
....................... : (88D) 8ell 8iv DeVoe (MeA)
4. "KEY TO YOUR SHACKLES"
............................................ A.U.T.H.O.R.I.T.Y.(Bass-X) ,
5. "REMINISCE"
............................................. Mary J .. Blige (Uptown/MeA)
6. "REVOLUTION" - "Malcolm X" the movie
....................... , :.Arrested Development (Chrysalis)
. .
7. "WICKED"
, : lceCube (Priority) ,
a "ALL RIGHT NOW"
.......................... � Patti L 'belle (MCA)
9. "IF I EVER FALL IN LOVE"
.......................... ; Sha�MCA)
10. 'WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND"
.. � : Grand Puba (Elektra)