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56 June 23 • 2016 arts & life ART NEWS Celebrating its 35th year, the Michigan Fine Arts Competition has been hosted by the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center since 1982 when the DIA turned it over to the BBAC. Featuring the works of 102 art- ists from five states — including Arthur Chartow, Claudia Hershman, Steven Tapper and more — and juried by printmaker Terence Hammonds (past jurors have included Romare Bearden, Larry Rivers and Nancy Mitchnick), this year's exhib- it opens with a reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 24, and runs through Aug. 26. (248) 644-0866; bbartcenter.org. SEE YOU AGAIN Following up his multi-platinum "See You Again" on Wiz Khalifa's Furious 7 soundtrack, with Nine Track Mind, which includes "Marvin Gaye" (and features Meghan Trainor), Charlie Puth (his dad is of German ancestry; his mom is Jewish) appears at 98.7 Amp Radio's Amp Live 2016 along with Iggy Azalea, Daya and Melanie Martinez. Also appearing: South African- born Australian singer, songwriter and actor Troye Sivan (his father is Jewish; his mom converted to Judaism) — he wrote on his Tumblr account: "My family isn't very religious, but we Editor's Picks Nate Bloom Special to the Jewish News ON YOUR FAVORITE VIEWING PLATFORM The new TNT series Animal Kingdom began on June 14 (many encore show- ings) and new episodes air on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. This 10-episode show stars Ellen Barkin, 62, as the matriarch of the Codys, a crime family. Barkin's character's first name is "Janine," but everybody calls her "Smurf." AT THE MOVIES Opening Friday, June 24: Free State of Jones is based on a fascinating true story. In 1864, Newt Knight (Matthew McConaughey), a Southern white farmer who lived in in southwestern Mississippi's Jones County, led other local white farmers and slaves in an armed revolt against the Confederacy that created the "Free State of Jones." He continued his struggle against injustice during and after Reconstruction and had two families — one with his first, white wife — and another with a black wife, after separating from his first wife. The director and screenwriter is Gary Ross, 59 (The Hunger Games; Seabiscuit). Smithsonian magazine's website has a great article about Ross, how he came to make the film and becoming an amateur historian, consulting sources to ensure the film's veracity. It also covers Knight's life history and how his many descendants form, to this day, a separate group in the county, not quite accepted by blacks or whites. To see the article, visit smithsonianmag.com and search "Free State of Jones." Independence Day: Resurgence is a sequel to the mega-hit Independence Day. The basic plot: The bad aliens who almost conquered Earth in 1996 are back and appear to be able to overcome the defenses that Earth's countries have cre- ated in anticipation of their return. As in the original, only the ingenuity of a few Celebrity Jews Lynne Konstantin Arts & Life Editor Charlie Puth PHOTO BY CATIE LAFFOON PHOTO BY VALERIS ZELIN/GLASS ACADEMY Barkin )0634.0/4"5".1.t46/".1. 2106320 On Star's beautiful already low-priced trays 24555 W. 12 MILE ROAD +VTUXFTUPG5FMFHSBQI3PBEt4PVUIGJFME 248-352-7377 www.stardeli.net $ 5 OFF Expires 8/5/16. One Per Order. Not Good Holidays. 10 Person Minimum. With this coupon. DELIVERY AVAILABLE Potato Latkes + Handcut Lox Our Regular Tuna & Fat-Free Tuna Can't Be Beat! Vegetarian Chopped Liver Homemade Potato Salad & Coleslaw "…one of America's finest carryout-only delicatessens! Star's reputation has never wavered!" — Danny Raskin STAR DELI COMPARE OUR LOW PRICES WITH ANY DELICATESSEN IN TOWN! SALAD TRAY $11.99 per person per person DAIRY TRAY $21.99 SALAD TRAY W/ LOX & CREAM CHEESE $16.49 per person MEAT TRAY $10.99 per person Come to Star for Delicious Vienna Hot Dogs for Summer Bar B Ques! ORDER THE BEST TRAYS FOR YOUR SUMMER PICNICS! 15 % off CUSTOMER APPRECIATION ENTIRE BILL Excludes alcohol, Lamb Chops, tax and gratuity. Dine-in or carry out. Must have coupon. Cannot be combined with another offer. Expires 6/30/16. CHOOSE TWO SOUP, SALAD OR SANDWICH DAILY LUNCH SPECIAL Starting at $ 6 99 4189 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake Twp., MI 248.865.0000 www.mezzagrille.com VOTED #1 in the Jewish News PARTY ROOM AVAILABLE up to 90 people Congratulations Graduates! HON G H U A FINE CHINESE DINING "A wonderful adventure in fine dining" ~ Danny Raskin Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner Catering and carryout available Gift certificates 27925 Orchard Lake Rd., North of 12 Mile, Farmington Hills 248-489-2280 www.honghuafinedining.com 2012730