“Haven to Home: Jewish Life in America”
May 6-August 30, 2009
Detroit Historical Museum
Chronicling the history of American life has themes common to every ethic group: struggle and success, opportunity and equality, hatred and tolerance. The touring exhibition “From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America,” on display May 6 – August 30 at the Detroit Historical Museum, deftly conveys this story with illuminating and compelling images and stories. Presented by the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, in cooperation with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, From Haven to Home focuses on America as “Haven” — the Jewish immigrant’s refuge from persecution in countries abroad — to America as “Home,” the creation of permanent Jewish communities in the United States. The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan (248-432-5517) is offering docent-led tours of the exhibit for groups of 6 or more. Visit www.michjewishhistory.org for more information.
Consciousness Raising!
Sunday, June 14 at 2 pm (RSVP by June 12)
Amanda’s House, Berkley, Michigan
A new women-only group is forming to meet up for fun gatherings, such as casual conversations on topics of interest to women, yoga, book discussions, creative projects, or an idea of your choosing.Consciousness raising groups aim to achieve a better understanding of women’s issues by bringing diverse women together to discuss and analyze their lives. The focus of our discussion will be decided at the gathering based on any suggestions or topics voiced by our attendees. Topics for this or future events could include holistic health, grassroots activism, bridging communities, and work/life balance. Please feel free to bring a snack to share as well! Please e-mail Amanda at women.gatherings@gmail.com before June 12 to RSVP and for directions. Please also let her know what you will be bringing if you are planning to bring a snack.
Job Fair – Frankenmuth Brewery
Frankenmuth Brewing Company, 425 South Main Frankenmuth
Tuesday, June 16 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Up to 100 people are being hired to staff the micro-brewery and restaurants expected to open to the public July 1, 2009. Candidates with experience in the hospitality industry are encouraged to attend a Job Fair sponsored by Michigan Works and the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce fromThe Job Fair is being held to interview persons for such positions as servers, busers, bartenders, line cooks, prep cooks, hourly supervisors, dishwashers/janitors, and brew master’s assistants. Job seekers should bring a resume and be prepared to fill out an application at the Job Fair. Qualified persons will be invited for an interview. The selection process will include two interviews, reference checks, background checks, and personality testing.
In Her Shoes
A designer shoe fashion show to benefit HAVEN
Bayside Sports Bar & Grille, 142 E. Walled Lake Drive, Walled Lake
Saturday, June 27, 2009 7 pm-2 am
Lindsey Tycholiz, Miss Michigan USA, will host this special evening of high fashion, a live raffle, dinner and dancing. A minimum donation of $10 is required. For information, call Tracy Thomas, 248-334-1284 ext 344
Summer at the Center
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
The Summer at the Center catalog is hot off the press, listing a variety of creative classes at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Of special interest to suburban-Detroit writers will be the Writer’s Retreat series, featuring Cindy La Ferle’s weekend workshop in writing and publishing personal essays, on June 20 and 21. From songwriting to screenwriting, the BBAC’s summer-long writing series offers a variety of exciting new classes to suit your writing skills and interests. (For complete details on all writing workshops, please refer to pages 11 and 12 in the catalog.) Space is limited, so register soon. The new catalog is now available at the BBAC, or click here to check out the PDF version. Copies of La Ferle’s essay collection, Writing Home will also be available for purchase in the BBAC Gift Shop, or it can be purchased in local bookstores or on Amazon.com. The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center is located at 1516 S. Cranbrook, Birmingham MI 48009 248.644.0866.
