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hlbltlon will offer visitors a compre­
hensive and meaningful
Interpretation of Ethiopian culture as
seen through the eyes of 11 contem­
porary Ethiopian artists. The exhibi­
tion hopes to offset the perception of
Ethlop a as a country plagued by In­
cessant famine and war held by most
Americans by celebrating its magnifi­
cent aesthetic traditions. Among the
exblbltlon's major themes Is the cen­
tral role of artistic tradltlons ir. ille
community and the role tnat families
play in rnalnta nlng these traditions
Mich gan State Unlv. thru Decem
-30. (10)44 219.
SUND Y STROLL - our th N w
Center area with the Detroit Historical
Society at the ·Sunday Stroll" at 2pm
Tour will Include: The Fisher Bldg, the
General Motors Bldg, New Center
One and the New Center Commons.
Tickets are $4 for Society members
and $8 for non-members, and must
be purchased in advance by calling
(313)833-1405.
WORLD OF POETRY - The Detroit
Institute of Arts will present readings
. by poets of many ethnic backgrounds
at ,2pm. Annette Budzlsz, Jose
Garza, Kim Hunter and Teresa Tan
will read at the DIA's Lecture Hall
FREE with museum admission Call
833-7900.
Mon. August 29
JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS - This IS
th� 30th year for the popular Junior
Great Books program at t e Chil­
dren's Library and young people
grades two thru 12 are Invited to reg­
ister NOW. Children learn to read
critically and think reflectively on
ideas presented in works of signifi­
cant literature. Library, 5201 Wood­
ward Ave. Registration is open to all
children everywhere. Although the
program is FREE, each participant
must pay $11 for his or her books
Regis ration ends Sept. 10 Contact
Cally Kypos at 833-1490.
Tues. August 30
JAZZ CLUB - Bert's Jazz on the
River will offer healthy meals accorn-
panled by live jazz to Belle Isle run­
ners, walkers, bicyclists and other
exercise enthusiasts. Bert's Jazz on
the River will be housed In the old
Flynn Pavilion on Belle Isle. A light
breakfast with health juices will be
served from 6-1 Oam. Tues. thru Sat.
lunch from 11 am-3pm and from 4-
7pm there will be an outdoor buffet
and grill. The club, open until mid­
night, will feature Creole cuisine In the
evening and brunch only on Sundays.
Bert's Jazz on the River will also be
available for private parties.
AUDITION - AackhMl Symphony
Choir will hold auditions for the 1994-
95 concert season Aug. 30 - 31 from
6-9pm at the Blessed Sacrament Ca­
thedral Parish Offices, at Woocmard
Ave and Belmont In Detroit. All cur­
rent and prospective members are
. invited. Those taking part will be
asked to demonstrate various musi­
cal skills Including: basic muslcan­
ship, vocalization. pitch recall. solo
singing and sight reading. To discuss
alternative arrangements, or Informa­
tion contact: Donna Cooper
(313/496-381 7).
Thurs. September 1
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - A
new Michigan Cancer Foundation
support group will meet the special
needs of female African-American
cancer survivors. WAVE (Women
Achieving Victory and Esteem) will
allow participants to share their fears
and concerns - as well as theirsue­
cesses - In a supportive atmos­
phere. Meetings will .be held on the
last Thursday of each month. call
Denise Ballard 833-0715 ext 803
SUMMER FILM SERIES -- The De­
troit Recreation Department and
Gryot Productions announced a sum­
mer film series at Hart Plaza's Pyra­
mid Theatre, Thursday evenings thru
j)eptember 1. The film classics are
designed to expose Detroit area
youth and adults to the International
CUltures, ethnics, customs, chal­
lenges and triumphs of African de-
, scent people. 'Program starts at Bprn;
See It! Save It!
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to this Newspaper
JAZZ UPDATE - Lovers of old-time
Jazz take note: Montreux Detroit Jazz
Festival will pre nt a FREE ·Dlxle
and Swing Derby· at Hart Plaza btwn
11 :30am and 5pm. Th s peelal after­
noon for sen ors offers five traditional
jazz band performing hot music for
the young-at-heart. Shuttle Informa­
tion: 259-.i333 or 593-1370. Festival
Intormetlon: 963-2366. Senior
Groups: 963-7622.
Community
Announcements
: B P OBSERVES SILVER ANNIVERSARY -Atthe 1994 Black Executiv Exchange Progr m
: (B P) convention, held recently in Atlanta, a host of corporate represent tive , government
: offici Is nd students gathered to cel brate th program' 25th anniv r ary. Founded a a
. means of preparing student at hi toric Ily Black colleges and univer iti to t ke their
rightful plac in t e economic main tream, BEEP currently has some 3,000 Afric n-American
e cunv s nd professional serving as visiting profe sors, campu lecturer nd mentor
on some 84 college campuses. John H. Johnson (right), chairman, John on Publi hing CO.
IS prctur d With Virgis W. Colbert (left), chairm n of BEEP' Executive Advi or.y Committee
nd s nior vice president-operation, Miller Brewing Co., and BEEP director R nee Du Jean
1994· Fall Television
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ADOPTION -Over 1,300 children In
Wayne County alone are waiting to
1>8 adopted. You can see the children
at the 6th annual Adoption Festival,
Sat. September 10. For Information
call 443-0300.
FREE TRAINING - Detroit's Mary­
grove College Special Projects Dept.
Is offering a FREE 20-week Word
Processing Training Program starting
Sept. 6 at 8425 W McNichols Rd. To
qualify for this program you must be
a laid off worker. The program offers
kill that wlllinerease your employ­
ablll . All qlJalltled students will re­
ceive F�EE books, and supplies,
travel, lunch allowance and job place-
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