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cit ,32 wigs, 25 costume ch g
nd 15 can of Aqu et per w k.
For Information call 875-8284.
BUS STOP Wilham lng' cl sic
rom Ic com dy, Will runn ng at
th A lc's Strand Th tr (12 orth
S n w) In d own Pont c, MI
from Nov 14 thru D c. 5. This warm
rted masterp ,best remem-
ber d for propelling Marilyn Monroe
to t rdom, f atur s t II r c st of
Detroit's n st tent. C II 335-8100.
FAVORITE BOO - Children of
all ages ar nv ed to nominate t Ir
favor e book in a ·people's poll' for
th top ten favorite children's books
of I tim S, The Children' Library of
th Detroit Public Library will be tak­
Ing nominations from Nov. 7-26,
1993. Winners will be announced on
Nov. 26. Each child Is Invited to fill
out a brief form giving author, tl le,
type of book, characters and most
Importantly, a brief reason why ·thls
Is the best book I've ever read!'
Forms are available In the Children's
Library, 5201 Woodward 833-1490.
THE SEARCH FOR COLOR - An
xhibitlon tracing the development of
color through more advanced proc­
esses employing chemfcal tones and
es. This exhibit Is on view In the
lbert and Peggy de Salle Gallery of
Photography (Detroit I nstltute of Arts)
and runs through November 28. Call
(313) 833-7900 for Information.
Mon. November 15
CRAFT EXHIBITION - The National
Afro-American Museum and Cultural
Center will host the public opening of
a major exhibition titled Uncommon
Beauty In Common Object: The Leg­
�cy of African American Craft Art at
2pm. The exhibit will showcase over
170 pieces by 100 contemporary art­
.sts In a variety of disciplines. The
xhlblt will be on view at the
AAMCC through January 30, 1994.
350 Brush Row Road In Wilberforce,
Ohio. Admission Is $3.50. Call Jill
I tamess at (513)376-4944 ..
STEP VELY: THE ART OF THE
F LK ANE - a dazzling array of
w Iklng sticks will be displayed st the
L) ro t Institute of Arts through No­
vember In-gallery W1 04. The exhibit
Is free with museum admission. CaH
(313) 833-7900 for Information.
Tues. November 16
GOSPEL MUSICAL - "Lawd Ha'
MercY', this gospel musical stars for­
mer Prince proteges Morris Day and
Jerome Benton. ·Lawd" tells the
timeless story of the fight between
good and evil. I n this case It Is a small
town church girl with the voice of an
angel lured by record producers from
the Big City. The play also stars
David Whitfield and Katrina Harper
and runs November 16-21 at the Mu­
sic Hall, 350 Madison. Tickets range
from $1 �O to·24.50. Call 963-2366.
TRANSFORMING VISIONS '93 -Is
a current exhibit at the Swords Into
Plowshares Peace Cen er and Gal­
lery (33 East Adams) In Detroit. It Is
the [urled art of 29 Michigan and four
Ontario artists envisioning the world
moving from war and violence to
peace and Justice. Fifty-two pieces of
2 and 3-dlmenslonal art make up the
how. Media Include bronze and
wood, 011 and watercolors, fiber, neon
and plastic, photography, and llrne­
stone. Runs through December 30.
Call 965-5422.
Wed. November 17
ART & JAzz.. AFFAIR - D. Augus­
tus Straker Bar Association will pre­
sent the November Membership
M tlng (Membership Roundup) held
from 6-8 p.m. at the G.A. N'Namdl
Gallery, 161 Townsend Street Ir. Bir­
mingham, MI. Refreshments of wine
and hor d'oerves will be served. .
EXHIBIT - "A Child Tee for Two", an
exhibition of children's antique tea
services, toys and miniature furniture
are on exhibit In the Kresge Gallery of
the Detroit Historical Museum until
March 1994. The exhibition teatures
an eclectic mix of teatime Items, In­
cluding Staffordshire dishes, circa
1890. Call 833·1805.
EXHIBITIO� - Kente :<urtalns &
more presents an unique textile ex­
travaganza featuring: quilting, tradi­
tional, k�nte, mud cloth, tledyed silks,
hand painted and batiks. The exhibit
runs until November 20 at Kente Kur­
tains & More, 1529 Broadway In De­
troit, MI. Call 965-4530.
OPEN HOUSE - Detroit's Mary­
grove College will host an evening
Open House from 5-8 p.m. In the
Iberal Arts Bldg, 8425 West
McNlchors. Attractions of the eve­
ning will Include meeting th faculty,
campus tours, financial aid work­
shop, admissions workshop, ctass­
room observations, and career
counseling Application fees will be
waived for those who apply this one
nl ht only. (313)862-8000.
WAND _. (Women's Action for New
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CELEBRITY ROAST - By Bye,
Bern e, a celebrity roast of the WOIV­
TV 4 ports anchor ho t d by his
colleague Mitch Albom, will tak
place at Detroit's Westin Hotel. Th s
farewell of sorts, will be televised F rl­
day, Nov 26, WDIV-TV4at8p.m. A
host of celebrities and friends are In-
vited to grill the Journalist *TJckets to
the roast and dinner are 85 nd
*Patron level tickets are $150 and
Include a special cocktail reception,
as well as prime seating and dinner.
Proceeds benefit the Dream Fund
which provides needy Detroit Stu­
dents with scholarships to study the
arts at the Center for Creative Stud­
ies. Call 872-3118 ext 282.
DETROITERS COLLECT - This ex­
hibit will feature fourteen collectors
from metropolitan Detroit. Detrolters
CoIlectwlll be on display at the Detroit
Public LIbrary, an event that features
the special Interests of area collec­
tors, Is on display November 18-
January 8, 1994 In the third floor
Adam Strohm Hall of the Ubrary,
5201 Woodward Ave, 833-4048.
INSIDE OF ME - The poems and
Illustrations of poet Robert B. Jack­
son and artist Ronald Scarbough are
featured In this exhibition. The exhibi­
tion continues at the MAAH_ 301
Frederick through February 28, 994.
lnsld« of Me Is of universal scope.
Jackson draws upon his many years
as a Detroit Public School teacher to
create prose that provides a poign­
ant, glimpse Into the dreams and as­
pirations of children. Youngsters of
�rtu Uy aU b ckground , cultures
and experiences will Identify with hIs
poetry. (833-9800).
THE LION AND THE JEWEL -
Wole Soylnka's delightfully baudy Af­
rican comedy runs Nov. 18-21 at the
Mendelssohn Theatre In Ann Arbor,
MI. A very funny play-chock -full of of
. dance, music and mime - The Uon
and the Jew lis the story of two men:
Baroka, an elderly but vital tribal
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WSU ARTISTS & ALUMNI SALON
& SALE - An exhibition and sale of
artworks presented In the tradition of
the French Salons. At works created
by WSU alumni, graduate and under­
graduate artists will be featured. A
portion of all sales will be used to
enhance fine art programs within the
College of Fine, Performing and
Communication Arts. Sales will be­
gin t 6 p.m. on Nov m 1 thr
December 17 t the WSU Comin
Gall y.
(313)577-2423. Openlnq reception Is
from 6·9 p.m ..
Sat. November 20
ON STAGE - Dance Performances
for Children celebrates heroes at
11 am and a special "Heroes AW per­
formance at 1 p m. at the Community
Tire Centers
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FOCUS:HOP - How re your
math, reading nd comput r kills?
Le rn communication kill, r sume
writing, and IntervieWing t chnlq
After ven w eks you c n recelv
Job pi cement, ref rr Is to colleg or
enter Focus:HOPE's MachlnlstTraln­
Ing In itut . It' ll'up to you. G ton
the fast tracks to Focu :HOPE, Call
867-2787.
GED CLASSES - Ongoing at the
Lincoln Library, 1221 E. Seven Mile,
Monday through Thursday. Ca1l876-
0135 for Information. Laurfe Kroon I
th In rueter.
CHRISTMAS IS CO ING - Every
Woman's Place,webster House Is
seeking people, groups and organi­
zations Interested In adopting a
needy family for Christmas. For Infor­
mation call 726-4493.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The De·
trolt Historical Museums are looking
for people who are Interested In De­
troit's history to fill a number of volun­
teer opportunities. Volunteers are
needed to act as docents (tour
guides) for Museum tour groups, to
assist at educational and special
events, staff the Museum Information
Center and other tasks. Call
Frederick Stubbs for docent tralnlng
at 833-1475, and call Susan Miller, at
833-0481 for volunteer opportunities.
THE COLOR OF CHRISTMAS -
Peabo Bryson, Roberta Flack, Patti
A V lIage.in Harmony
A Gos�el Celebration 0
The Gif of Children
November I4, 993
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