Well, They’re Bound to Look Better in Those Pants
The Vatican announced last week that it is considering the admission of women to the illustrious ranks of the Swiss Guard.

Rapture
Although the term seems anomalous in this particular case, Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer-winning Angels in America is essentially a passion play — albeit one less didactic and certainly less dogmatic, than the ones that flourished during the Middle Ages. But both were prompted by many of the same issues — mortality, morality, hypocrisy, contagious disease, the price of personal falsehoods and the insights that are garnered from a troubled existence on this side of heaven or hell. Since a great number of you are already familiar with the play (thanks chiefly to HBO), we’ll eschew details of the plot. We will, however, suggest most strongly that you get tickets for the art4artillery theatre company’s production at the Russell Industrial Center. Adapted by Kyle Holton, this staging will undoubtedly benefit from the RIC’s modern ambience. May 21 thru May 30. More at ricdetroit.org.

Feminine Focus
A remarkable coterie of female artists has lent its collective talent to the Scarab Club and the resulting exhibition is yours to enjoy until May 17. Women Image Women is an insightful exploration of definitions and perceptions by the likes of Jeanne Poulet, Ellen Stern, Julie Renfro, Gail mally-mack and others. The show, a marvelous prelude to the Scarab’s annual Crone Celebration which will take place on May 15 from 6-9 p.m. 217 Farnsworth (behind the DIA). 313.831.1250.

Finely Tuned
There’s a double dose of cool waiting for you at the Henry Ford starting May 16 when that phenomenal museum unveils the second Rock Stars’ Guitars & Cars exhibit. Twenty dazzling autos will vie for your attention alongside four dozen or so stringed Fenders and other personal artifacts. Among the attractions: a 1932 Ford Coupe owned by Billy F. Gibbons; Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker; Alice Cooper’s guillotine; Jimmie Vaughan’s 1963 lime-gold Riviera; and much more. Cars and rock — ingredients for a perfect Motor City summer! The show revs till September 7. More at thehenryford.org.

Double Exposure
Two exceptional photographers will be showcasing their works at two separate locations this week and you can make both of their opening receptions without breaking the speed limit. Amanda Faye Cain, is offering Free Alcohol(ism) for one night only at the Russell Industrial Center on May 15. This installation — a singular voyage with remarkable images acting as direction finders — touches upon the subtext of the visual and is further proof that Cain can "lens" more clearly than most. 1600 Clay Avenue.

May 16 should see you motoring to Royal Oak’s Main Art Theatre where Erin Gillis is Eternal — or at least on the walls throughout May. Gillis is new to us, but the glimpses we’ve enjoyed thus far indicate that she too, has an unerring talent for capturing light and shadow. This 5 to 7 p.m. event will feature a speech by Hobert Europe. 118 N. Main.

There’s Always Room
Teresa Petersen is a master at collage — a discipline that requires not only the right elements, but also a proper juxtaposition of those elements within a frame. HATCH invited her to Cafe 1923 and she showed up with A Show about Jello, Birds, Games, Snacks and Women. Like we said — the right elements properly juxtaposed. If the title strikes you as facetious, be advised — Petersen has actually fashioned a beguiling gallimaufry and it’s overall substance gels quite nicely in the eyes of the viewer. The flavors ain’t bad either. Thru May 30. 2287 Holbrook in Hamtramck. Nope, they STILL don’t have a phone!

"It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear ... "
That’s a line from the original Terminator, a film that looks positively primitive today when compared to its sequels (as does Star Wars and the original Star Trek). Even if James Cameron’s 1984 flick is “light” by today’s standards, it’s still heavy duty on the big screen. See it at the Redford on May 15 or 16. 17360 Lahser. More at redfordtheatre.com.  | RDW



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