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Israeli artist's works on display
Sunday, September 02, 2007HometownLife.com
Works by Israeli master kinetic artist Yaacov Agam will be featured at the Jewish National Fund's Tribute & Farewell Dinner, "Soar Into the Hula Valley," on Thursday, Sept. 6, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell, in Southfield.
Guests will have the opportunity to view and buy unique and hand-signed works by Agam. The collection also will be on public exhibition through Sept. 5 at Park West Gallery, 29649 Northwestern Highway in Southfield.
Dinner proceeds will benefit a new visitor's center in the Hula Valley, located in northern Israel, restoring economic development to the area. Dinner Chairs Jim and Marge Hiller will honor Hannan and Lisa Lis, Bruce Israel and Lisa Pernick and Col. Kami & Vardina Robinson for the professional and philanthropic contributions to the fund and to the community. Ambassador Dore Gold, president of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, will be the keynote speaker.
The event will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:30p.m., followed by the dinner and program at 7:30 p.m. Attire is black-tie optional.
Tickets are $250 per person. Call (248) 324-3080.



