Th nutcr cker i tradition I gift in ever I cultur . W h ve a vari y of tyl
Imported from Germany that will be enjoyed for year to come. These nd other
fine Imported gift are available at the Tiny Shop Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm. The
Tiny Shop i located in The International Institute lobby at 111 East KJrby t John R.
cro the treet from the Detroit In tltute of Art (DIA). Call 313-871-8600.
Sat. December 12
Call 965-5422.
BEEHIVE - The exuberant musical
tribute to the ·glrl groups· of the 60's,
will be running at the Attic's New Cen­
ter Theatre through Feb. 6. This rat­
ter-raising revue features six
vocalists, 32 wigs, 25 costume
changes and 1 5 cans of Aqua Net per
week. For Information call 815-8284.
BLACK NATIVITY - Celebrates the
bfrth of Christ and the spreading of
th His word through the spirited tra­
ditions of African American storytel­
ling. Black Nativity Incorporates
many elements of African American
culture: gospel music, spirituals,
dances, drumming, drama, and nar­
ration are used In the presentation of
thl holiday gift December 16-30,
1993 at the arygrove College Thea­
tre, 8425 W. McNichols. 353-5591.
CHRISTMA CO CERT - The
Marygrove College Chorale and
Chamber Singers directed by Mar­
garet Martin Kvamme will perform
Plnkham's �hrlstmas Cantata· at Its
traditional Christmas concert at 4pm
In the Sacred Heart Chapel on earn­
pu ,8425 W McNichols at ""Yomlng.
Detroit Metro community Is Invited.
Admission Is 1 0 and $8. 862-8000
ext 232.
HOLIDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL .­
Brings you a wreath of motor-city
. Jazz, Pop and Folk music from local
legends at 4pm at the the Fo­
cus:HOPE Center for Children, 1550
Oakman Blvd at Linwood to help cele­
brate the holidays and raise funds for
Focus: HOPE programs. Tickets are
$15. Call Sharon Agnew 833-7440.
MAMA'S OREAM-A new play with
music developed from true stories
about Detroit Seniors. Proceeds
from the production will benefit the
Downtown Senior Citizens Center.
December 12-18 at Central United
Methodist Church, East Adams and
Woodward. Call (313)822-5083.
ORNAMENTS - Enjoy holiday mu­
sical tavorttes, such as �te Christ­
mas and The Twelve Days of
Christmas combined with colorful la­
ser Imagery. Laser show for ages
three and up. December 5-30 at the
Cranbrook Institute of SCience, 1221
N. Woodward Ave. (Adm alon $2 plus
muaeum fee) Call 645-3230.
SALON EXHIBITION .: WSU artists
and alumni -Salon Exhibit/on and
Sale-Is on display In the Community
Arts Gallery and continues through
December 17. The exhibition Is pre­
sented In the tradition of the French
salons. A large spectrum of flne art
works created by more than 60
alumni. graduate and undergraduate
artists will be exhibited wall-to-wall
and floor-to-celling. Call 577-2423.
THE ALIEN WHO STOLE CHRIST­
MAS - Hear the strange story of how
Santa wasn't able to deliver presents
one Chrlstmas Eve because he was
kidnaped by an allen from another
planet As he travels around the solar
system, he discovers thatthe children
on other planets have no Santa. Find
out the exciting conclusion tothls holi­
day planetarium show for ages five
and up. December 12-30 at the Cran­
brook Institute of Science, 1221 N.
Woodward Ave. (Admission $1 plus
museum fee) Call 645�3230.
THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF CHRIST­
MAS - Organist and Synthesist
Tony O'Brien will be performing on
Central's historic 73 rank p pe organ
and an array of synthesizers such
favorites as -Sleigh Rlde-. Central
United Methodist Church, 23 E
Adams at Grand CIrcus Park. Tickets
are $10 & $7 r Call 965-5422.
. Mon. December 13
EXHIBrr - -A Child Tea for Two-, an
exhibition of ch loren'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 features
an eclectic mix of teatime Items, In­
cluding Staffordshire dishes, circa
1890. Call 833-1805.
FACT - The Family Approach to
Crime and Treatment (FACT) pro­
gram, a collaborative of seven human
service agencle participating In a
mod I family preservation and sup­
port program funded by the WK Kel­
logg Foundation, will host
policy makers as well as religious and
community leaders at a year-end fo­
rum from 8-9:30am at the Considine
Recreallon Center at 8904 Wood­
ward at Holbrook (226-Q400).
TRANSFOR
rrent-'�
Plowshares Peace Center and Gal­
lery (33 East Adams) In Detroit. It Is
the Jurled art of 29 Michigan and four
Ontario artists envlslonlnq the world
moving from war and violence to
peace and Justice. Fifty-two pieces of
2 and 3-dlmenslonal art make up the
show. Media Include bronze and
wood, 011 and watercolors, fiber, neon
and plastic, photdgraphy, and lime­
stone. Runs through December 30.
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times, The wait had some
people biting their nails
shouting, "When is Snoopy
coming out?"
Finally r Ie ed, it was ex­
actly, if not a little less than
what was expected. If you can
get past the stupid, degrad­
ing mini-comic book on the
inside, you'd opened up to
Snoop Dog's world. Without
the immature sexist dia­
logue, the album would b
comple ely digestible. The
ph ttest track is noop's big
up (r pect) to Slick Rick, his
v rsion of "Lodi Doddi".
noop has a defini future
in the rap indu try nd would
on jam if he could control
hi p r on I apade t-
r. But th n 0 could a lot of
young Black males in the
street who aren't rappers. Yet
art is a r flection of life, and
Tues. December 14
ANNUAL MEMORABILIA MART -
Independent dealers will offer books,
photographs, slides and artifacts per­
taining to Great Lakes History.
Dossln Great Lakes Museum, Strand
Drive (Belle Isle) 10am-noon. Call
267-6440.
FESTIVAL OF TREES - A tree
decorating contest In which local
schools and youth organizations
compete. The Open House (Conely
Library, 4600 Martin at Uvernols) 5-
8pm will feature, along with the tree
Judging and award to the winner, a
children's play, choral music, a visit
from Santa and refreshments. Call
898-2426.
E NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
- A musical f at the
Music Hall (350 Madison) from De­
cember 14-19. This Is an Original
musical comedy adaptlon of the be­
loved holiday poem. It Is perfo med
by Minneapolis' gospel recording
choir, Sounds of Blackness. Tickets
are $16.50 to $25.50. Call 963-2366.
Wed. December 15
ALADDIN AND HIS WONDERFUL
LAMP - The original 1001 Arabian
Nights tale, this Imaginative produc-
tion brings enchantment to the stage
with glittering costume, dazzling
sets .and a cast of characters that
casts a spell over young and old alike.
-Aladdin and His Wonderfr.J Lamp·
tells of a worthy young man who uses
his wits and falth to ENe a beautiful
prlncess and outwit an evil magician.
Tickets are $5.75 (matinee) Forlnfor­
matlon call 271-1620 and ask for the
Reservation Center.
Thurs. December 16
DETRorrERS COLLECT - This ex­
hibit will feature fourteen collectors
from metropolitan Detroit. Detrolters
Collect will be on display at the Detroit
Public Library, an event that features
the special Interests of area collec­
tors, Is on display through January 8,
1994 In the third floor Adam Strohm
Hall of t.he Library, 5201 W�ard
Ave 833-4048.
INSIDE OF ME - The poems and
Illustrations of poet Robert B. Jack­
son and artist Ronald Scarbough are
whi le n p must not escape
criticism for his obscenities
and irre ponsibility, we must
realiz that Snoop is no dif­
fer nt from a lot of young
Black kid running wild. We
just s noop in the media
light. If parents, kids, and
community leaders would go
to th r ot of the problem and
top blaming rap music as the
ourc of th tragedy of the
Black community, some solu­
tion mi ht pop up. Snoop
Dog i just the surface and
Ii ning to his music gives
in i h to wh t going on in
hi mind.
II f' r I take care of my al­
bum,'" n p says, ignoring
th I g 1 roubl he" n, "I'm
.going to try to eliminate the
gang violence. I'll beon a mis­
sion for peace."
r imita life.
PUBUC MEETI G - 01 cu s a
working cl an er to Ichlg '8
education nd budget cn Is. De­
mand: Equal funding for public edu­
cation throughout Michigan, tc.
5pm at 1945 Grand RI r. Chlldcar
Is provided. Dinner fo IaN the m
Ing. Donation $3, $1 for unemployed
and fixed Income. Call 962-4979.
SCHOLARSHIP AUOmONS - The
University of Detro Mercy The
Comp ny will hold competitive echol­
arshlp auditions for nterlng fresh­
man. Students will be auditioning for
four-ye r half-tuition scholarship
awards. For mor Infonnatlon on d­
ml on nd registration for the udl­
tlon, call 993-1130.
Community
Announcements
CHRISTMAS IS co G - Every
Woman" bster House I
seeking people, groups and organi-
zations te ested In adopting
needy family for Christmas. For Infor­
mation call 726-4493.
FREE PRE-SCHOOL - Vistas
Nuevas Head Start offers FREE pre-
J 1f r on Llbr ry, Holiday
Program. 7-8pm, C 287-8682.
12-18 Dougl Ubr ry, CPVIJIILtm.1IA
frogr . 3pm. C II 833-9714.
12-1 Chrl ma Cr - Ch
Ub ry. 2pm. 935-5346, Con Iy U­
brary. 1 :30pm. 898-2428. Ed n U­
b ry. eM movabl ) 2pm.
935-4316, Lothrop L1br ry. 2pm.
898-2414.
Monteith library. Chrl tm
Mevl . 2:30pm. 267-6660.
Kn pp LIbrary. Chrlstm
OrigamI. 2:30pm. 876-0133,
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1200 to 1250 DOLLARSI.
FOR EGROES!!
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Center to Prevent Hand un Violence
Gun Violence in the
African. American
. ,
Community
Homicide is the leading cause of death for Black males aged 15 to 24,
according to the Centers for Disease Control. Firearms are inv.olved in
approximately 80% of these hom icides.
One in every 28 Black males born in 1987 are likely to be murdered. For
white m ales the ratio is one in 205. (CDC)
A young Black male is nine times more likely to be murdered than-a
young white male, according to the CDC.
The homicide rate among Black men aged 15 to 24 rose by 660/0. from
1984 to 1 987, according to the CDC. And 95% of this increase was due to
firearms-related murders.
In 1990, 9� percent of the Black murder victims were slain by Black
offenders. (FBI, Uniform Crime Report)
Nearly half (48%) of all Black teenage males who died in 1988 were killed
with guns, compared to 18 percent among white teenage males. (National
Center for Health Statistics) .
For Black males aged 15 to 19, firearm homicides have increased 125
percent since 1984. (FBI, Uniform Crime Reports)
A 1990 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found
that young men in Harlem are less likely to live to age 40 than their .
counterparts in Bangladesh.
According to the National Pediatrlc Trauma Registry, gunshot wounds
among children in urban areas nearly doubled between 1987 and 1990.
The percentage of violent crimes against Blacks in which the offender
had a gun was nearly twice the percentage of violent crimes in which whites
were the victims in which whites were the victims (11 % versus 20%).
(Bureau of Justice Statistics)
1225 Ey Sl N.W., St 1150 Washington. D.C. (202}289-7319 Fax (202)408-1851