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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1992DETROIT FREE PRESS 5B 2 Detroit dining Camera Calendar A DETAIL FROM A 'DEITY' 1 1 i Mielcarek. 11 a.m. Nature Center. Registration required. Meetings PHOTO GUILD OF DETROIT: 8 p.m.

March 2, Mercy Center, Wexford Room, 11 Mile and Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. 861-6152, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. MOTOR CITY CAMERA CLUB: 8 p.m. March 2, Standard Federal Bank branch office, 3700 W.

Maple (northwest comer of Lahser), Birmingham. 646-7230, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. CROSSE POINTE CAMERA CLUB: 7:30 p.m. March 3, Brownell Middle School, Room C-11, 260 Chalfonte, Grosse Pointe Farms. 824-9064 or 881-8034.

PONTIAC PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY: All north Oakland camera enthusiasts welcome. 7:30 p.m. March 2, Pontiac Library lower level, E. Wide Track at Pike. 391-9515, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Contests ST. CLAIR STUDIO 1992 PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: Deadline is Sat. There will be six entry -divisions: amateur portraits, amateur naturescenic, amateur general, advanced, black and white, and youth (must be under age 18 as of Feb. 1, 1992.) Held at St. Clair Studio, 57727 Gratiot (at New Haven Rd.) New Haven.

Fee: $5 per photograph, with a limit of six entries per photographer. Proceeds will go to the Rainbow Connection, a Michigan non-profit corporation that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. 749-9511 or 749-5861, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sat. Seeking MOTOWN MUSEUM SEEKS ITEMS: "The Magic Behind the Magic: The Musicians of Motown." Exhibit for Black History Month has photos, memorabilia, newspaper clippings and instruments of Motown musicians. Additional items still needed for collection. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2-5 p.m.

Motown Historical Museum, 2648 W. Grand Blvd. 875-2264. Cot an event for the camera calendar? Send details, including times, address, and hours phone is answered, to Tony Spina, Detroit Free Press, 321 W. Lafayette, Detroit 48226.

Notices must be received at least two weeks before the event. Free Press Restaurant Critic Molly Abraham rates prices this way for dinner per person, without drtnks or tip: inexpensive, $15 or less; moderate, expensive, $30445; very expensive, more than $45. Stars indicate these ratings: ir satisfactory; good; k-k-k very good; -k-kirir outstanding. JOE MUER'S 2000 Gratiot, Detroit. 567-1088.

Hours: 11:15 a.m.-10 p.m. 11:15 a.m.-10:30 p.m. 5-11 p.m. Sat. Cocktails.

Major credit cards. Moderate to expensive. Accessible to handicapped. Joe Muer, grandson of the founder, presides over the very model of the traditional restaurant. This one is beloved by generations of Detroiters, who love the fresh fish and seafood prepared in simple fashion.

No fancy sauces here. There's excellent service at white-covered tables in a brick-walled setting brightened with seascapes. 0'LEARfS TEA ROOM 1411 Brooklyn, Detroit. 964-0936. Hours: 9-4 weekdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sat. and Sun. No alcohol or credit cards. Inexpensive. The brief menu offers Irish dishes, including breads and desserts, as well as soup, sandwiches, four varieties of pasties and salads.

The Corktown restaurant seats just 50. RIVER BISTRO Westin Hotel, Promenade Level, Renaissance Center. 568-8110. Hours: lunch weekdays; dinner Fri. and Sat.

Cocktails. Major credit cards. Expensive. A slick, contemporary 120-seat room is circled with colorful bistro-style murals and centered with a fountain. The new menu retains maitre d' Joseph Calemme's patented Caesar salad, of course, along with such dishes as beef and chicken saute with red pepper and curry, Cajun swordfish, New York strip with green peppercorn sauce and scallops panfried with chanterelle mushrooms.

HUNGARIAN VILLAGE 1001 Springwells, just north of the Springwells exit from 1-75, Detroit. 843-5611. Hours: lunch 11-3 dinner 4-midnight Fri. and Sat. Cocktails.

Major credit cards. Moderate. Hanging in after all these years one of the last bastions of Hungarian flavor in the 0k Delray section of town. When the musicians play on Fri. and Sat.

nights, it's like Budapest, circa 1935. DUNLEAVY'Z RIVER PLACE 267 Joseph Campau, Detroit. 259-0909. Hours: lunch 11-4 weekdays; dinner 4-11 4-11 5-midnight 1-9 p.m. Sun.

Cocktails. Major credit cards. Inexpensive to moderate. Steaks, ribs, chops and seafood are served in a snappy wood, brick and brass setting. In its short lifespan, the antique-y saloon has become one of the more popular near-downtown spots.

FISHBONE'S RHYTHM KITCHEN CAFE 400 Monroe, Detroit. 965-4600. Hours: 11 a.m.-midnight 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri. and Sat.

Major credit cards. Moderate. A thriving spot with a menu including oysters, shrimp and crab New Orleans style. More: barbecued ribs and chicken, crawfish etouffee, jambalaya and the lively atmosphere add up to a winning combination. ELW00D BAR GRILL 2100 Woodward at Elizabeth, Detroit.

961-7485. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 11 a.m.-midnight noon-midnight Sat. Cocktails.

MC and Visa. Inexpensive. A menu of interesting sandwiches, as well as such classics as braised chicken and dumplings, veal stew and smoked pork chops in an updated lunch counter setting. BRirrS CAFE AT SILVER'S Congress at Shelby, Detroit. 963-4866.

Hours: continental breakfast weekdays; lunch 11-3 weekdays. No alcohol or credit cards. Inexpensive. Downtown's ever-popular cafeteria serves health-oriented dishes from yellow split pea soup and no-mayo chicken salad to fresh pasta, and the incredibly popular Wednesday special: Caesar salad with poached chicken. JACOBY'S SINCE 1904 624 Brush, Detroit.

962-7067. Hours: 11 a.m.-lO p.m. Mon. and 11 a.m.-ll p.m. Wed.

and 11 a.m.-midnight Fri. and Sat; brunch noon-3 p.m. Sun. Cocktails. Major credit cards.

Inexpensive. Basic German dishes plus lighter fare including a good steak sandwich are served in a vintage saloon setting. Molly Abraham's "Restaurants of 1 Detroit," 5th edition, is available by phone. To order, using Visa or MasterCard, call 1-800-245-5082, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.

Events PHOTOGRAPHIC GUILD OF DETROIT: Registration required: 642-8831, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. "The American A slide travelogue. 8:30 p.m. March 13, Adray Henry Ford Community College, 5101 Evergreen, Dearborn. Charge: $5.

29th Annual Photographic Seminar: 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. March 14-15, on campus at Henry Ford Community College, 5101 Evergreen, Dearborn. Fee: $40 per day or $35 in advance; $55 both days or $50 in advance. Exhibits BL00MF1ELD PLAZA: Photos by Monte Nagler. Through March 12.

Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Maple at Telegraph, Bloomfield Twp. 649-6500, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays.

CRANBR00K ACADEMY OF ART MUSEUM: Featuring Vantage Point: Photographs From the Warren J. Coville Collection. Through April 5. Hours: 1-5 p.m. 500 Lone Pine, Bloomfield Hills; 645-3312, anytime.

B00KB EAT: Photos by the late James Van Derzee (1886-1983), a self-taught African-American photographer. Through April 11. Show hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 26010 Greenfield, Oak Park; 968-1190, same hours.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN: "Kaleidoscope of Colon Photography by Marji Silk." Through March 9. Hours: 8 a.m.-ll:45 p.m. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. p.m.

Mardigian Library, 4901 Evergreen, Dearborn. Free admission. Joseph Marks: 593-5087. Classes GROSSE POINTE CAMERA CLUB: Three photography classes are scheduled, for novice or more experienced photographers. "Point and Shoot Basics," March "Travel Basics," March 12, and "Photographing the Spring Season," March 19.

Classes at Barnes School, 20090 Morningside Grosse Pointe Woods. Fee: $7 per session. 343-2178, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.

StONY CREEK METR0PARK: Near RochesterUtica. Vehicle entry permits required. Call ahead for weather conditions: 781-4242 or 1-800-47-PARKS. Bird Photography: A "how-to" seminar conducted by nature photographer John AUDITIONSOPPORTUNITIES An exhibit of recent sculpture by Susan Aaron-Taylor opens with a reception for the artist from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday at XochipiUi Gallery, 568 N. Woodward, Birmingham. Her "deity series" (a detail from "Deity XK" is at left) is featured in the exhibit. Aaron-Taylor, a Detroit native, is former head of the crafts department at the Center for Creative Studies. She now lives in Pleasant Ridge.

The show continues through March 28. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. March 16.

For more information, including application and scholarship material, write: Boston University Tanglewood Institute, 855 Commonwealth, Boston, Mass. 02215; 615-353-3386. DETROIT CONCERT CHOIR: Experienced tenors and basses needed. Auditions: 882-0118. MACOMB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Vacancies exist in sections of violin, viola, cello, oboe, bassoon, French horn and percussion.

Auditions: 286-2045. CHRIST CHURCH GROSSE POINTE: Tenor and bass )(paid) positions open for Choir of Men Boys. Auditions: 885-4841. PHIL0MUSICA CHORUS: Chamber choir will be holding auditions. Application: 546-4254.

SEAWAY CHORALE AND ORCHESTRA: Openings available for new members in Adult Chorus (high school graduates and older); Youth Sings (grades 9-12), and Voices of the Young (grades 4-8). Audition by appointment only. David Ward: 676-2400. DON LARGE SINGERS: Experienced tenors and bassbaritones needed to perform with show group. Directed by Jim Higginbottom.

Rehearsals held in Southfield. Jeri Adrian: 853-3335, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., or 853-6857 after 5. JUDELAIRES SHOW GROUP: Eastside group seeks adult members for spring show, "Motown to Tinseltown." Vince: 881-9323. Singing Groups HOLY TRANSFIGURATION CHURCH CHOIR: The four-part a cappella choir welcomes auditions by sopranos, altos and tenors who can carry a tune. Music-reading ability helpful but not required.

Rehearsals held 7 p.m. every Wed. Holy transfiguration Orthodox Lhurch, 37036 W. 7 Mile, Livonia. Choir Director Pauline Costianes: 427-6592.

SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL: The East Pointe Chorus is a competitive, four-part harmony chorus. Open to women ages 18 and older. Kehearsals: p.m. every Ihu. KoseviMe Junior High school, Barkman at Martin, Roseville.

Mary Jo McKendrick: 779-6347. LUTNIA SINGING SOCIETY: Michigan's oldest Polish cultural organization seeks male and female singers for international choral competition in 1992. Knowledge of Polish language helpful but not required. Rehearsals: 8 p.m. every American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E.

Maple. Troy. Caroline: 526-3375; Joann: 372-2668. Dance DANSE N0UVEAU: New classicalcontemporary ballet company based in Rochester seeks advancedprofessional level male dancers with background or interest in pas de deux. Paid performances May.

Lisa-Mane French: 656-8350, 6-9 p.m. Also needed: professional ballet instructorchoreographer; jazz experience a plus. Auditions begin in June for evening classes starting in some Sat. classes. Send resume to: 2863 Walmsley Circle, Lake unon, Mich.

48360. MME. CADILLAC DANCE THEATRE: A professional touring company in residence at the International Institute seeks dancersactors for historical dance and drama performances. Call for appointment Harriet Berg: 875-6354. TROUPE TA'AMULLAT: Near East folkloric dance troupe seeks male and female dancers interested in promoting culture of the NearMiddle East.

A strong background in folk, jazz or modern dance is very helpful. Rehearsals: 7 p.m. most Fridays at People Dancing Studio, 410 W. Washington. Ann Arbor.

Pauline Costianes: 427-6592; Mary Weed: 482-3341. EISENHOWER DANCE ENSEMBLE: Contemporary dance repertory company rehearses at Oakland University. Seeking professional-level dancers with strong background in modern and ballet technique and some performance experience. Paid performances during 1991-92 season will be around Detroit. Laurie Eisenhower 370-3024.

POLISH CULTURE: Wisla Song Dance Ensemble seeks people interested in promoting Polish culture through song and dance. Laura Cerankowski: 891-2403. TalentPageants Listings are for talent shows and pageants that are connected to non-profit organizations or related to a civic function. "BEST OF DETROIT" TALENT SEARCH: Sponsored by Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Categories: visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography, print) or performing arts (dance, instrumental, vocal).

Requirements: age 15-25; resident of Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park (the chapter's primary service area); up to 5 people in a group. The 5 finalists (one in visual art) will receive cash prizes and chance to perform at Jabberwock '92, held May 24 at the Roostertail. Application fee: $15. Deadline: March 27. Proceeds from talent search benefit the chapter's scholarship fund.

Send application request to: Alice Allen-Lloyd, Jabberwock Talent Search, Delta Sigma Theta, Detroit Alumnae, 18340 W. 7 Mile, Detroit 48219; 533-1605. WILL MATCH ANY PRICE A Window 444 yy Guards from Ml Send complete audition announcements, at least three weeks in advance, to Detroit Free Press Audition List, co Audrey McKenna, 321 W. Lafayette, Detroit, Mich. 48226.

THEATER "THE TROPICAL New comedy by Jeff Daniels for the Purple Rose Theatre Company. Auditions by appointment only for Equity and non-Equity actors. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and 4-9 p.m.

March 3, Garage Theatre, 137 Park, Chelsea. Performance dates: opens May 7 for 8-12 weeks. Appointments: 475-5817, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. "THE MIRACLE Presented by Pontiac Theatre. Play includes roles for 8-14 children.

Bring a prepared reading and be ready to read from the script. Auditions: 2 p.m. Sun. and 7 p.m. March 2, Pontiac Public Library, 58 E.

Pike at E. Wide Track. Performance dates: May 1-2 and 8-9. 335-; 4277 or John: 624-3187. "BRIGHTON BEACH Neil Simon's play will be presented by Plymouth Theatre Guild.

Auditions: 7 p.m. March 2, Water Tower Theatre, campus of Northville Regional Hospital, 41001 W. 7 Mile, west of 1-275, between Haggerty and Northville Rd. Performance dates: May 1-3, 8-10 and 15-16. 349-7110.

I "DAMES AT Musical will be presented by the Avon Players. Audition for singers, dancers and male or female actors. 7 p.m. March 2-3, Avon Players theatre, Tienken at Runyan, Rochester Hills. Show dates: May 8-23.

Director Karen Unchurch: '652-7805. "THE VOICE OF THE Next show by the Theater Guild. Auditions: 7 p.m. March 2-3, 15138 Beech Daly, Redford. 421-; 6225.

"FORTY Comedy presented by the I Troy Players. Register at 7 p.m. for auditions 7:30 p.m. March 2 and March 5, Troy Community Center, 530 W. Big Beaver.

879-1285. "ALONE Comedy is next Novi i Players production. Backstage positions also available. Auditions: 7:30 p.m. March 3, Novi Circle Theater, Novi Expo Center, Novi Rd.

and 1-96 (behind Bob Evans restaurant). 474-8032. The East Detroit Civic Theatre presents Neil Simon play. Auditions: 1 9:30 p.m. March 4-6, East Detroit Rec.

Center, 16600 Stephens (9V4 Mile), one mile east of Gratiot. Performance dates: May 22-23 and 28-30. Yvonne: 772-6529. "OLYMPUS ON MY Musical by Richmond Community Theatre with director Bill Wilson and musical director Francine Darling. Auditions: 2-6 p.m.

March call for location. Prepare 16 bars of music; wear loose-fitting clothes. Christopher Oakley: 469-3858; theater: 727-9518. YPSILANTI PLAYERS: Two productions. Auditions (for both productions): 4-7 p.m.

March 8 and 7-10 p.m. March 9 at St Luke's Episcopal Church, 120 N. Huron, north of Michigan, Ypsilanti. 434-3289; 434-0464. "I Take This Comedy by Jack Sharkey.

Performance dates: May 8-9. A Disney Spectacular Adults needed for mime and movement of Disney characters. Production will be with the Ypsilanti Community Choir. Performance date: May 15. "BLITHE Noel Coward comedy will be presented by the Greasepaint Players.

Auditions: 7:30 p.m. March 9 and 11, Grosse Pointe South High School (Room 164), 707 Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. 774-0309. "I'M NOT Herb Gardner's dramatic comedy will be presented by SRO Productions. Sponsored by City of Southfield and Senior Arts League.

Auditions: 7 p.m. March 11-12, at 1854 Church at the Burgh, Berg and Civic Center east of Telegraph, Southfield. Performance dates: May 8-10, May 15-17, May 22-24. 354-9362. Casting GREGORY SHELT0N PRODUCTIONS: Casting call for "A Little of Us," a television pilot.

10a.m.-7 p.m. call for location. Appointment required. Gregory Shelton: 440-9815. Music M0NTREUX DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL About 45 I professional ensembles will be selected to perform at 13th annual festival, Sept.

3-7 in Hart Plaza. Professional jazz musicians should contact Fleming, Tamulevich and 995-9066, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays. BOSTON UNIVERSITY TANGLEWOOD INSTITUTE: Auditions for high school and college age musicians interested in 1992 summer season of Tanglewood Institute (high school students) or School of Music (career-oriented musicians on graduate or undergraduate i. level).

2-7 p.m. Fri. at Institute of Music and Dance, 200 E.Kirby. To schedule an audition, contact Jennifer Hedberg: 651-7591, after 6 p.m. Students unable to audition in person can send audition tapes.

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