1969 with their fabulous musicianship and sly, exquisitely timed between-song humor. Cost: $11, $10 members, students or seniors. Info: theark.org/events.
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MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS 9:30 AM, APRIL 3 Adat Shalom Synagogue invites adults of all ages to join Rabbi Aaron Bergman for a class designed to help individuals find their internal spirituality and realize how Judaism can make them happier. The community is welcome. There is no charge. For info: adatshalom.org or (248)851-5100. THE RFD BOYS MUSIC AT THE ARK 8 PM, APRIL 2 ART SHOW & SALE APRIL 1-15 The 37th annual Our Town Art Show & Sale is hosted by the Community House in downtown Birmingham. This juried, all media art show provides a forum for Michigan artists to showcase and sell their work. Thirty-five percent of the proceeds from the art sales will be used to fund the Community House outreach programs for adults and children. The virtual show goes live on April 1; art enthusiasts may view and purchase art by going to communityhouse.com/ event/ourtown2022. READING TALMUD 11 AM, APRIL 1, 22, 29 Adat Shalom Synagogue invites you to join Rabbi Aaron Bergman on Zoom to read together the writings of great contemporary Talmud scholars such as Rabbi Dr. Judith Hauptman and Dr. Ruth Calderon to gain insight into how these texts can still create meaning for all of us today. All texts available free of charge at sefaria.org. Free.
To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, contact Jodi Gross, jgross@adatshalom. org, 248-851-5100, ext. 238. CATHOLICS & JEWS 1 PM, MARCH 31 Host: The Jewish Theological Seminary of America on Zoom. His Eminence Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory will briefly discuss some of the history of Catholic-Jewish dialogue, which has flourished since the promulgation of the Second Vatican Council’s 1965 Decree on non-Christian religions, Nostra Aetate. Cardinal Gregory will then reflect on current topics in Catholic-Jewish dialogue and consider how these topics might guide Catholic-Jewish relations in the future. Info: jtsa.edu. NEW ARTWORK 6-9 PM, APRIL 1 The virtual and in-person experiences launch during a gallery reception at CultureVerse Gallery, 309 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; the second in-person gallery reception for physical artworks opens on April
8 from 6-9 pm at 211 Fort St., Detroit. “The House of Han from A to D” is a diptych exhibition by Mike Han in collaboration with CultureVerse. Han’s work explores sustainability and our perceptions of value by creating digital and analog works of art that are separate yet deeply connected. CultureVerse is a Michigan nonprofit corporation whose mission is to serve the keepers, creators and curators of art, culture and knowledge. Info: thehouseofhan.com. SHALOM SHABBAT 10:30 AM, APRIL 2 Adat Shalom Synagogue invites you to join Rabbi Dan Horwitz for songs, prayers, fun and friends. Registration and information: adatshalom.org/familyshabbat or contact Sammi Shapiro: sshapiro@adatshalom.org, 248-626-2153. MUSIC AT THE ARK 8 PM, APRIL 2 At The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. The RFD Boys have been delighting Michigan audiences since
ANTIQUE APPRAISALS NOON-4 PM, APRIL 3 Rochester-Avon Historical Society hosts Antique Appraisal Day at Rochester Hills Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road. If you have antique treasures or family heirlooms that you’ve long wondered about, bring them. All items are appraised at fair market value, and each participant is allowed to bring up to five items. Each appraisal costs $5 — cash only. This event is open to everyone. For information, visit rochesteravonhistoricalsociety. org or call 248-688-2434. GALLERY EXHIBIT 1-4 PM, APRIL 3 At an opening reception, the Janice Charach Gallery and Michigan Hot Glass will present the 4th Michigan Regional Glass exhibition, juried by Alli Hoag. Gallery open hours: Sunday-Tuesday, 11 am-3 pm; Wednesday 3-7 pm or by appointment. MUSICAL EVENING 7:30 PM, APRIL 3 At The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Watchhouse with opener Erin Rae. Tickets: $35, $60. Info: theark.org/events. continued on page 98 MARCH 31 • 2022
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