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SUMMARY:Music of Billy Joel and Elton John Starring Michael Cavanaugh
DESCRIPTION:The **Music of Billy Joel and Elton John**  features the greatest hits of\nthese two great rock piano legends. Songs include: “Piano Man”\, “Rocket Man”\,\n“Bennie and the Jets”\, “Movin’ Out”\, “I’m Still Standing”\, “My Life”\,_ _ and\nmany more. **PollStar  **ranked this show in the Top 50 touring Acts/Shows the\nlast two years._ _\n**Michael Cavanaugh**  stars in this production. He was handpicked by Billy\nJoel to star in the hit Broadway musical **_Movin’ Out_**. Michael received\nboth Tony and Grammy nominations in the lead role. Billboard calls him the\n“New Voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook”. Broadway World referred to\nCavanaugh as “The New Piano Man”. Reuters named Cavanaugh _Entertainer of the\nYear_.\n_“Amazing”_  – The New York Times\nProduced with support from **Burton A. Zipser and Sandra D. Zipser\nFoundation.** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14554
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/music-of-billy-joel-and-elton-john-starring-michael-cavanaugh/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Berman Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:theberman@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T210000
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SUMMARY:Storied. The HERstory Session
DESCRIPTION:**STORIED** \, the acclaimed storytelling and live music series exploring\nJewish collaboration and contribution to modern music\, announces its newest\nproduction: **_The HERstory Session: Jewish Women’s Contribution to Music_** \,\npremiering **Sunday\, March 29 at 7:00 PM at The Berman Center for the\nPerforming Arts.** \nSpanning decades of music and multiple genres\, **The HERstory Session**\nreframes how audiences understand women’s roles in the music industry. Rather\nthan presenting women as footnotes\, muses\, or background vocalists\, the\nprogram highlights Jewish women as powerhouses\, decision makers\, innovators\,\nand cultural architects who shaped the music we love. \n**The HERstory Session** showcases Jewish women across the music ecosystem\,\nfrom artists and songwriters to producers\, executives\, managers\, and behind\nthe scenes change makers. The program also weaves in biblical and cultural\nnarratives that influenced modern music\, connecting ancient Jewish\nstorytelling to contemporary sound.\nProduced with support from **Burton A. Zipser and Sandra D. Zipser\nFoundation.** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14667
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/storied-the-herstory-session/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Berman Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:theberman@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260315T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260315T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150609
CREATED:20251015T121246Z
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SUMMARY:Buckets N Boards
DESCRIPTION:**Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of amazing\npercussion\, ridiculous songs\, spectacular tap dancing\, inventive\ninstrumentation and an incredible variety of musical talents!**\nMatthew Levingston and Gareth Sever have hand crafted a fresh and unique clean\ncomedy experience for the entire family to enjoy! The show was born from their\nshared passion for music\, comedy\, and rhythm\, but it truly comes to life\nthrough the nonstop hilarious interaction between these two AND their\naudience. \nBuckets N Boards have toured the world and are currently one of the top\nrequested headlining acts for Disney Cruise Lines!! BNB has been featured\ntwice with the Kansas City Symphony and is currently heading into their 14th\nAward Winning season in Branson\, MO!\nRegarded as a must see show for any evening out with the family! Their\nunexpected comedy\, upbeat personalities and improvisational audience\ninteraction make Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show a theatrical\nexperience you’ll remember for years to come! \n_Supported by Irwin and Sadie Cohn Fund._ \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12791
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/buckets-and-boards/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Berman Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:theberman@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260301T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260301T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150609
CREATED:20260210T133506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T143506Z
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SUMMARY:"Naomi's Questions"\nOpening the Doors\nJewish Disability Awareness\, Acceptance & Inclusion Month
DESCRIPTION:**Opening the Doors celebrates Jewish Disability Awareness\, Acceptance and\nInclusion Month** \nJoin us for an unforgettable screening that celebrates humanity in all its\nbrilliant forms. A touching documentary that follows Naomi\, a radiant\n34‑year‑old woman with Williams syndrome and her journey through love\,\ncourage\, and inclusivity. This film is a heartfelt cinematic letter—a tender\nconversation between a father and daughter—inviting us to rethink how we\nunderstand independence\, vulnerability\, and intelligence. Filled with honesty\nand warmth\, _Naomi’s Questions_ offers a powerful experience. \n**Pre-recorded message from Naomi**\n**Q & A Moderators Katy Levinson & Megan Brockman**\n**Dessert Reception to follow** \n**Registration recommended.**\n**For questions and contributions\, contact Debbi Stybel\nat**(https://mailto:dstybel@jfsdetroit.org)**or at\n248.842.5183.** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14528
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/naomis-questionsopening-the-doorsjewish-disability-awareness-acceptance-inclusion-month/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,Advocacy,Closed Captions,College Students,Desserts provided,Disability & Inclusion,English Speaking,Families,Grandparents,Hebrew Speaking,Kosher,Older Adults,Parents,Special Guest,Teens,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Opening The Doors- A Program of Jewish Family Service":MAILTO:sbaruch@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260301T150000
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SUMMARY:Ada Twist\, Scientist & Friends
DESCRIPTION:**Ada Twist\, Scientist & Friends\, A THEATERWORKSUSA Production\, is a fun\nmusical based on the books _Rosie Revere\, Engineer; Iggy Peck\, Architect; and\nAda Twist Scientist_ by Andrea Beaty\, which spotlights the STEM curriculum\n(focusing on science\, technology\, engineering and math).** \nMs. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers.\nRosie Revere has big dreams\, Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for\narchitecture\, and Ada Twist’s curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. On a\nfield trip gone awry\, they are faced with the ultimate test of their problem-\nsolving skills that can only be conquered with teamwork. Recommended for ages\n4-9. \n**_Ada Twist\, Scientist & Friends_** is written by Lauren Gunderson\, the most\nproduced living playwright in the U.S. (book)\, Bree Lowdermilk (music)\, and\nKait Kerrigan (lyrics)\, and based on the book series by Andrea Beaty and\nillustrated by David Roberts. The original creative team includes direction by\nPeter Flynn\, choreography by Marcos Santana (Broadway: _  Rocky\, Associate\nChoreographer)_\, orchestrations by Lloyd Kikoler\, original music direction by\nDan Garmon; set design by Anne Mundell\, and costume design by Jenifer Caprio. \n**ABOUT THEATERWORKSUSA**\nTheaterWorksUSA has led the Theater for Young and Family Audiences movement in\nNew York City and across North America for over half a century. At TWUSA\, we\nbelieve that access to art—and theater\, in particular—is vital for our youth.\nSince 1961\, the 501(c)3 not-for-profit has captured the imaginations of 100\nmillion new and veteran theatergoers with an award-winning repertoire of over\n140 original plays and musicals. \nAcclaimed alumni include Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Disney’s\n_Frozen_)\, Daphne Rubin-Vega (_Rent_)\, Jerry Zaks (_The Music Man_)\, Benj\nPasek and Justin Paul (_Dear Evan Hansen_)\, Miguel Cervantes _(Hamilton)_ \,\nKathleen Chalfant (_Angels in America_)\, and Chuck Cooper (Tony award winning\nactor\, _The Life_). \nPrior to suspending live production due to the pandemic\, TWUSA’s 2019-2020\nseason included touring eleven shows around the country\, the Broadway premiere\nof **_The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musica_ l **and three world\npremieres: **_Warriors Don’t Cry_** \, based on the autobiography of Melba\nPattillo Beals; **_Dog Man: The Musical_** __Off-Broadway; and** _The Pout-\nPout Fish_** __which opened the New Victory Theater’s season in October 2019.\nVisit www.TWUSA.org for more information. \nPhoto by Jeremy Daniel. L-R: Kalilah Black\, Kiani Nelson.\nTICKETS $18 – $35 \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12516
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/ada-twist-scientist-friends/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Parking (free),Science & Technology,Wheelchair Accessible,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Berman Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:theberman@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260216T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150609
CREATED:20260116T212008Z
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SUMMARY:School Break - Movie + Play at The J: Featuring Sing!
DESCRIPTION:**Looking for something fun to do with the kids while school is out?**\nSpend the morning at The J with a special family event featuring _Sing!_ \nDoors open at **9:15 AM.** From **9:15–10:15 AM** \, kids can dive into a huge\nplay space filled with bounce houses\, games\, hands-on crafts\, and a cozy\nreading area. **The play space will remain open throughout the entire\nevent—including during the 10:15 AM big-screen showing of _Sing_ —so families\ncan choose to play\, watch\, or do both!** \nIt’s the perfect way to spend a day of school break! Kids burn off energy\,\nparents\, grandparents\, and caregivers get a break\, and the whole family enjoys\na classic movie together.\nPopcorn will be available for purchase. Free water bottles\, coffee\, veggie\nstraws\, and applesauce pouches will be provided while supplies last. \n**Please bring socks for your children to wear in the play space.** Socks will\nalso be available for purchase. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14183
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/school-break-movie-play-at-the-j-featuring-sing/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Children,English Speaking,Families,General,Grandparents,Parents,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JKids &amp%3B Families":MAILTO:mfrank@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T220000
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SUMMARY:Lea Kalisch in SHTETL CABARET
DESCRIPTION:SHTETL CABARET\, a night of Jewish entertainment and Yiddishkayt\, delivered\nwith young\, zestful\, sexy energy. Lea gives tradition a face lift. Yiddish\nTheater\, forgotten melodies\, original songs and mashups – From Rap to Rumba\,\nFolk to Feminism\, Lea blends styles and languages like a smoothie. She slips\ninto different characters to make you laugh with one eye and cry with the\nother. You will meet her alter ego REBBETZIN LEA\, so if you need a matchmaker\,\nyou better be there!\n_”The most unique and refreshing act I’ve seen in a very long time!” -Brian\nD._\n** **\n_”Fantastic Performer! Wonderful singer\, dancer and actress. What a treat!\nVery heimish!” -Catherine L._ \n_”A rebbetzin walks into a bar.”..seriously\, amazing performance with great\nchutzpah + neshuma!” – Martha H._ \nMulticultural\, multilingual cabaret\, full of Yiddishkayt! Lea will make you\ncry with one eye and laugh with the other. \nTICKETS $35-$50 \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12504
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/lea-kalisch-in-shtetl-cabaret/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Culture,Hebrew and Yiddish,Older Adults,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Berman Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:theberman@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150609
CREATED:20250926T190423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T151221Z
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SUMMARY:The Time of Your Life: Totally 80s! Author Talk with Gary Graff and Live Performance of 80s Classics
DESCRIPTION:Take a musical trip back to the 80s (and 90s!) with performances and\nconversation. Local author **Gary Graff** \, editor of _501 Essential Albums of\nthe 80s_ and _501 Essential Albums of the 90s_ \, will be joined by his\ncontributors for an interactive talk about the music of both decades\, while\nthe Steve Taylor Three\, Carolyn Striho\, and Scott Dailey play some of those\nclassic songs live throughout the night! \nAuthor talk and concert. **In-person at The Berman** ticketed event $25;\nEnjoy 10% off _501 Essential Albums of the 80s_  when purchasing with ticket. \n_This program is made possible in part by a generous gift from the Burton A.\nZipser and Sandra D. Zipser Foundation_ \n**Bronze Book Sponsor:** Congregation Shaarey Zedek Gen Xers; The Berman\nCenter for the Performing Arts \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12818
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/the-time-of-your-life-totally-80s-author-talk-with-gary-graff-and-live-performance-of-80s-classics/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Culture,Music,Older Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Detroit Jewish Book Fair":MAILTO:bookfair@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150609
CREATED:20251008T193459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T195017Z
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SUMMARY:Heart of a Stranger with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and Hazzan Daniel Gross including musical selections
DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Angela Buchdahl has written both memoir and spiritual guide for everyday\nliving\, inspiring Jews and non-Jews alike with her invigorating\, joyful\napproach to worship and her belief in the power of faith\, gratitude\, and\nresponsibility for one another\, regardless of religion. From the first Asian\nAmerican to be ordained as a rabbi\, a stirring account of one woman’s journey\nfrom feeling like an outsider to becoming one of the most admired religious\nleaders in the world.\n**In conversation and presenting musical selections with Hazzan Daniel\nGross.** \n**In-person at The J**  ticketed event $18; Enjoy 20% off _Heart of a\nStranger_  when purchasing with ticket.\nBecome a Book Fair Patron to receive a free ticket to this event: (https://give.thejdetroit.org/2025-2026-detroit-jewish-book-fair-patrons)
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/heart-of-a-stranger-with-rabbi-angela-buchdahl-and-hazzan-daniel-gross-including-musical-selections/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150609
CREATED:20251007T145830Z
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SUMMARY:Geraldine Brooks @ The J - The Art of the Historical Novel: Making Fiction from Fact
DESCRIPTION:Winner of the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction\, New York\nTimes bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author **Geraldine Brooks**\nmasterfully blends historical research with compelling storytelling in her\nacclaimed novels including _March_ \, _People of the Book_ \, and _Horse_. In\nthis engaging talk drawing from her work\, she explores the delicate balance\nbetween fact and fiction\, sharing her process for transforming real events and\nhistorical figures into immersive narratives. Book signing following talk.\n_For more information on Speaker\, please visit www.prhspeakers.com.  _ \n**Pre-registration required.**\n**In-person at The J**  ticketed event $18; Enjoy 20% off select author books\nwhen purchasing with ticket. \nDessert reception following talk provided by Jewish Women’s Foundation. \n**Platinum Book Sponsor:** Sarah Gottlieb\n**Silver Book Sponsors:** Henry & Delia Meyers Library; Jewish Women’s\nFoundation of Metropolitan Detroit \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12745
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/geraldine-brooks-the-j-the-art-of-the-historical-novel-making-fiction-from-fact/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251101T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251101T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150609
CREATED:20251015T121246Z
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SUMMARY:Storied. The Reggae Session with special guest Matisyahu
DESCRIPTION:**STORIED** is back at The Berman with **The Reggae Session**. Join us for an\nextraordinary concert experience that delves into the rich tapestry of Jewish\nculture and its connections to reggae. This unique event promises to weave\ntogether music\, storytelling\, and community\, celebrating the profound\ninfluence and contributions of Jewish artists and fans to this iconic music\ngenre. \nThe concert will feature a special guest\, international star **Matisyahu.**\nFor nearly two decades\, Matisyahu has kept his creative spirit aflame by\nevolving his sound\, melding genres\, and testing the limits of the musical\ntraditions that have inspired him. His latest release\, Hold the Fire\, and its\nleadoff single “Fireproof” takes inspiration from a dream inspired by\nMatisyahu’s Old Testament religion\, which has meant so much to his spiritual\nand creative life since his recording career began in 2004 and his breakout\n“King Without a Crown” blasted into the Billboard charts in 2005. \n**This concert will spotlight different aspects of Jewish identity as it\nintersects with the genre’s ethos\, exploring themes of community\,\nspirituality\, and resilience.** \n“Music has always been a bridge between cultures\, and…music resonates deeply\nthroughout the Jewish experience\,” says **Benji Rosenzweig\,** STORIED. Co-\nCreator and host of the evening. “We are excited to continue creating a space\nwhere these stories can be heard and celebrated through the universal language\nof music.” \nThis unforgettable evening promises a journey through music and storytelling\nas we honor the bonds between Jewish culture and reggae. In a setting similar\nto MTV _  Unplugged _meets VH1 _Storytellers_ \, the band and Benji will go\nback and forth between storytelling and music. Don’t miss out on this fourth\nsession of STORIED\, a concert series audiences are raving about: \n**_“This program was great. The music was AMAZING. We were all rocking out and\nthey could not have been more fabulous. I loved all the stories!” – anonymous\nGrunge Session attendee_** \n _Funded with support from Eli Saulson and the Directors’ Discretionary Fund\nof The William Davidson Foundation_ \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12531
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/storied-the-reggae-session-with-special-guest-matisyahu/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Music,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T130000
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SUMMARY:NEXTGen Detroit & JKids and Family Present: A Character Brunch & Paramount's PAW Patrol: The Movie!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Paw Patrol crew for breakfast\, barks and big screen fun. Two of our\nPaw Patrol favorites\, Chase and Skye\, can’t wait to meet you and your little\nones at the J. (in Handelman Hall) \nTake photos and enjoy a short performance from our four-legged celebrity\nguests from 9:45 to 10:30AM. We’ll be serving bagels\, fruit and hamantaschen\,\nand we have a few Purim- themed projects planned. \nWearing pajamas or your cozy-comfies is encouraged! Stick around after brunch\nfor Paramount’s Paw Patrol movie playing in The Berman Theater at 11:45am. \n$36 for the whole experience: brunch\, crafts\, performance and movie. \n$25 per family includes the brunch\, crafts and performance. \nIndividual tickets for just the movie are $5 each. \nDietary laws observed. \nThis event is intended for families with children ages 0 to 5\, siblings of all\nages welcome too. \nThank you to our committee members: Marni Katz\, Stephanie Lucker\, Stephanie\nParzen\, Lisa Gold\, Lauren Sofen Soleimani\, Alissa VanderKooi and Becca Weiner. \n**Synopsis** : When their biggest rival\, Humdinger\, becomes Mayor of nearby\nAdventure City and starts wreaking havoc\, Ryder and the heroic pups kick into\nhigh gear to face the challenge head on. While one pup must face his past in\nAdventure City\, the team finds help from a new ally\, the savvy dachshund\nLiberty. Together\, the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure\nCity. \nDirector: Cal Brunker\nProduction year: 2021\nRating: G\nStudio: Paramount Pictures\nRuntime: 88 minutes\nCast: Yara Shahidi\, Kim Kardashian\, Randall Park\, Dax Shepard \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10692
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/nextgen-detroit-jkids-and-family-present-a-character-brunch-paramounts-paw-patrol-the-movie/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,General,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFamily Detroit":MAILTO:jfamily@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250309T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250309T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150609
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SUMMARY:Film Screening and Talk Back with Eddie Rubin\, Executive Producer of "OUT OF MY MIND"
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM)\nwith Opening the Doors and JKids and Families departments. \n**Film screening and talk back with Eddie Rubin\, Executive Producer of _Out of\nMy Mind_** \n**Sunday\, March 9 at 3:30 PM**\n _Registration & Resource Fair at 3:00 PM_\nFREE event for adults and children 10 and up \nSensory family friendly activity room for children 10 and up – **Must be\naccompanied by parent.**\nASL Interpreter available \n*Registration Required for film and activities \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10405
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/film-screening-and-talk-back-with-eddie-rubin-executive-producer-of-out-of-my-mind/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,College Students,Disability & Inclusion,Families,Grandparents,Older Adults,Parents,Teens,Tweens,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="The J's Opening The Doors Program":MAILTO:sbaruch@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150609
CREATED:20250118T080528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T085011Z
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SUMMARY:Disney's Encanto with JKids and Families
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a magical adventure with Disney’s Encanto! JKids and Families\ninvites you to join us for a special showing\, crafts and activities. \nTickets are $10 per adult\, $7 per child and $9 per senior. \nConcessions will be available for purchase! \nPurchase tickets here: (https://tickets.thejdetroit.org/the-j-kids-family) \n**Note: This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by\nguardian.** \nSynopsis: “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family\, the Madrigals\,\nwho live hidden in the mountains of Colombia\, in a magical house\, in a vibrant\ntown\, in a wondrous\, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto\nhas blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength\nto the power to heal—every child except one\, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie\nBeatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in\ndanger\, Mirabel decides that she\, the only ordinary Madrigal\, might just be\nher exceptional family’s last hope. \nDirector: Jared Bush\nProduction year: 2021\nRating: PG\nStudio: Walt Disney Pictures\nRuntime: 99 minutes\nCast: Stephanie Beatriz\, Maria Cecilia Botero\, John Leguizamo\, Mauro Castillo\,\nJessica Darrow \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10450
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/encanto-with-jkids-and-families-at-the-berman/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Food Available ($),General,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFamily Detroit":MAILTO:jfamily@jccdet.org
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