Doug McCray and Barbara Jacobs-Smith perform “A Lesson Before Dying” at the Detroit Repertory Theatre. The play is an adaptation of an Ernest J. Gaines prize-winning novel about a young man, Jefferson, who is about to be executed for a murder he probably didn’t commit. Art Outta Town has organized a trip to see the Jan. 21 performance. For ticket information go to www.arts.umich.edu. Photo by Bruce Millan.
Sherry Toney, food service staff member, Pierpont Commons Cafeteria, on the pursuit for happiness:“Follow your heart, do what you dream, follow your passion.”
Soprano Renee Fleming with Hartmut Holl, piano, 4-7 p.m. Jan. 16, Hill Auditorium, presented by the University Musical Society.