Friday, January 18, 2013
With hopes of teaching water safety to young children, Lenny Krayzelburg offers a unique opportunity with swim academy.
Four-time Olympic gold medal swimmer, Lenny Krayzelburg will introduce his new swim academy Jan. 27 at the West Bloomfield Jewish Community Center. According to the Jewish Community Center (JCC), the public can see Krayzelburg free, and his appearance will launch a week of free swimming evaluations for young children. Swimming lessons will then start Feb. 3. "(The academy is) based around teaching water safety and doing it the right way with the right skills. From there, we can start to introduce strokes," said Krayzelburg, who began the academy in 2005. "Every child wants to have peace of mind going into the water that they will be safe and I think we do a good job of making that possible." Krayzelburg, a native of Odessa, said that the …
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Friday, September 21, 2012
The sky's the limit when it comes to wedding favors, and businesses from Bloomfield Township, Clawson and Davisburg will show theirs Sunday at a Joe Cornell Expo in West Bloomfield.
Move over, Jordan almonds. Brides and grooms want to give their guests a memorable gift that will last beyond the day after the big day. Companies offering the latest in wedding mementos will have displays at the Joe Cornell 10th Annual Event Planning Expo, held Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple in West Bloomfield. Here are several crowd-pleasers you'll see at the event: Photo booths have become a popular feature at wedding receptions. In addition to taking pictures, the booth can also take care of the favors. With a package from Infinity Photobooth of Clawson, guests pose for pictures in groups of up to 12 people. Each person then gets a photo strip with a custom-designed logo commemorating the …
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
This fall, the West Bloomfield performing arts center will feature a Broadway legend and kids programming among other shows.
There's always something happening at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield and this fall, the Berman Center for the Performing Arts promises a packed schedule Since West Bloomfield Patch is dedicated to keeping you informed about what's going on around town, today, we're taking a closer look at: What could Broadway legend Barbara Cook have in common with horses, elephants, and Winnie the Pooh bear? They'll all be featured at a new programming lineup for the Berman Center of the Performing Arts 2012-13 season. The new Kids Sundays at the Berman this fall features a diverse collection of films and plays with lower ticket prices for children. Meanwhile, the new Signature Series opens with Cook before continuing in 2013 with shows by…
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Sunday, July 22, 2012
Robert Matthews is showing his collection at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield.
Jewish sports fans in the United States have passed down the stories and career highlights of Jewish superstar athletes like folklore to children for few generations. One die hard sports fan and memorabilia collector, Robert Matthews, of Farmington Hills, has put his collection regarding Jewish athletes on exhibit at the Jewish Community Center, in order to encourage a sense of history and pride in local children. "Owning the collection is one thing," said Matthews, an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit's school of dentistry, "sharing it and talking to people with a common interest is totally different." Matthews will guide a tour of the collection July 25, as the JCC's Berman Center for the Performing Arts will host a free, …
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Detroit native and Maestro Joseph Silverstein conducted in West Bloomfield without notes, according to users who went for free after winning a contest.
Patch users raved after the Detroit Symphony Orchestra concert at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield Thursday. Detroit native and Maestro Joseph Silverstein conducted without notes and played the violin with expertise, according to users who went for free after winning a contest. Users said afterward that it was a sight to see. "The concert tonight was awesome! The conductor was marvelous! He used no music to read from, knew all the pieces by heart, played the violin himself flawlessly ... and is 80 years old!" wrote Jay Waldman of Farmington in an email, who entered simply by answering a question on Patch last week. Pieces included Coriolan Overture and Symphony No. 2 (Beethoven) and Violin concerto No. 5 (Mozart). "The …
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Answer a simple question for a chance to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on Thursday at the Jewish Community Center.
Do you love to read Patch in your community every day? Do you crave a night out and some culture added to your social life? Patch is here for you. We want to reward some of the most loyal readers with a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra perform Thursday at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. The DSO will perform at the JCC as part of its Neighborhood Concert Series. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and features Joseph Silverstein as conductor and violinist. Pieces include the Coriolan Overture, Symphony No. 2 (Beethoven) and Violin Concerto No. 5 (Mozart). How can you win the tickets? Every morning, beginning last Friday and ending today, Patch asks a question having to do with a story or …
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Monday, March 5, 2012
Win tickets to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on Thursday at the Jewish Community Center just by answering a simple question.
Do you love to read Patch in your community every day? Do you crave a night out and some culture added to your social life? Patch is here for you. We want to reward some of most loyal, lucky readers with a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra perform Thursday at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. The DSO will perform at the JCC as part of its Neighborhood Concert Series. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and features Joseph Silverstein as conductor and violinist. Pieces include the Coriolan Overture, Symphony No. 2 (Beethoven) and Violin Concerto No. 5 (Mozart). How can you win two tickets to see the show? Every morning, beginning last Friday and ending Tuesday, Patch will ask a question having …
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Sunday, March 4, 2012
Win tickets to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at the Jewish Community Center on March 8 just by answering an easy question.
Do you love to read Patch in your community every day? Do you crave a night out and some culture added to your social life? Patch is here for you. We want to reward some of most loyal, lucky readers with a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra perform at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield on March 8. The DSO will perform at the JCC as part of its Neighborhood Concert Series. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and features Joseph Silverstein as conductor and violinist. Pieces include Coriolan Overture and Symphony No. 2 (Beethoven) and Violin concerto No. 5 (Mozart). How can you win two tickets to see the show? Every morning, beginning Friday and ending Tuesday, Patch will ask a question having to do…
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Win tickets to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at the Jewish Community Center on March 8 just by answering an easy question.
Do you love to read "the Patch" every day? Do you want to add a little culture to your social life? If the answer to both those questions is "yes", we've got you covered. Patch has tickets to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra perform at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield on March 8 – and we're giving you a chance to win them. The DSO will perform at the JCC as part of its Neighborhood Concert Series. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and features Joseph Silverstein as conductor and violinist. Pieces include Coriolan Overture and Symphony No. 2 (Beethoven) and Violin concerto No. 5(Mozart). How can you win two tickets to see the show? Every morning, beginning Friday and ending Tuesday, Patch will ask a question having to do …
Friday, March 2, 2012
Win tickets to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at the Jewish Community Center on March 8 just by answering an easy question.
Do you love to read Patch in your community every day? Do you crave a night out and some culture added to your social life? Patch is here for you. We want to reward some of most loyal, lucky readers with a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra perform at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield on March 8. The DSO will perform at the JCC as part of its Neighborhood Concert Series. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and features Joseph Silverstein as conductor and violinist. Pieces include Coriolan Overture and Symphony No. 2 (Beethoven) and Violin concerto No. 5 (Mozart). How can you win two tickets to see the show? Every morning, beginning Friday and ending Tuesday, Patch will ask a question having to do…
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