Music minister
live in concert

Marcello Rossi, director of music of St. Dan Catholic Church in Clarkston, performs in concert, 6-9 p.m., Nov. 9, at The American Polish Cultural Center: 2975 E. Maple Road in Troy.
Rossi will perform songs from his album ‘Lessons of Life? with his live five-piece band.
?’Lessons of life? is about my mother, who was a teacher, and the lessons she taught us,? he said.
He has been with St. Dan’s for seven years, leading its music ministry, including a 50-member choir with 20 instrumentalists, cantor training, song leader, and other programs.
‘It’s terrific. I love our music ministry,? he said. ‘People who go to St. Dan’s are filled with faith. It’s inspiring. We make great music there.?
This is his second album. He’s working with director Greg Trzaskoma to adapt his first, ‘The Power of Attraction,? into a stage musical. ‘It has a lot of life, vitality, energy ? it’s a fun show,? said Rossi, who hopes to finish it by fall next year.
Visit www.marrossproductions.com for more information.

Wine tasting

Clarkston Rotary hosts Taste for the Holidays wine and micro brewery beer tasting on Thursday, Oct. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Bordine Nursery on Dixie Highway.?
Bordine’s will be decorated for the upcoming holidays at the fund raiser, featuring over 40 wines of the world, micro brewery’beers from Rochester and Frankenmuth breweries, as well as appetizers from 13 local restaurants.
Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. For information, email mindyjoel@aol.com or call 248-625-9741.

Designers’ evening

Chatham House at Plum Hollow hosts ‘An Evening with the Designers? charity event at the Birdfeeder Atrium, 7150 N. Main Street, on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 7- 9 p.m.
Chatham House is working with Habitat for Humanity to design the bedrooms for a home build on Hogback Lake Road.
Purchase tickets in advance at Chatham House’s design studio or at the door ? general admission, $50. RSVP to info@ChathamHouseInteriorDesign.com by Nov. 1. For more information, visit www.ChathamHouseInteriorDesign.com.