Calendar
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AGENDA CALENDAR
P.O. BOX 3624, ANN ARBOR, Ml 48106
FORMAT - Event: Sponsor. Time and Place. One to two sentence description. (Fee). Phone number
Unless otherwise noted, all events listed in the CALENDAR are free and open to the public (including all of the committee meetings). Also, all addresses are in Ann Arbor unless otherwise noted.
NOVEMBER "The Face of Hell is Military": 111 Art. At 111 3rd St. through Nov 13. Paintings and prints by artist Roger Hayes. 763-6770
"Photographs by James Sandall": Format Gallery. 10 to 5:30 pm Mon. to Sat, through Nov. 14 at Format Gallery, 1123 Broadway. James Sandall is an art prof at EMU.
New Paintings by Cheryl Roark: Clare Spitler Works of Art 2 to 6 pm Tuesdays through Dec. 1 at Clare Spitier Works of Art, 2007 Pauline Ct. 662-8914
1 Sunday
Korean Speaking Meditation Service: Zen Lotus Society. 10 am to noon, 1214 Packard. 761-6520
"Gallery Talk": Detroit Institute of Arts(DIA). 3pm, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. Discussion of James Abbott McNeil Whistler's "Nocturne in Black and Gold: the Falling Rock" by Nancy Thayer, artist and lecturer. 833-1858
English Speaking Meditation Service: Zen Lotus Society. 5 to 7pm, 1214 Packard. 761-6520
"A Place of Weeping": Bullard Film Series. 7:30 pm, MLB Aud. 4. Examines the situation in South Africa.
Israeli Folk Dancing: Hillel. 7:30 to 10 pm at Hillel, 339 E. Liberty. 1 hour of instruction followed by open dancing. Beginning and advanced students. 663-3336
Meeting: Area Greens. 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Rm. 1036, Dana Bldg. (U-M). 994-4937
Lesbian-Gay Men's Music. 8 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First 996-8555.
2 Monday
Community Meeting: A2 Citizens for Fair Rents. 7 pm, Jackson Aud. of the First Unitarian Church, 1917 Washtenaw Avenue. 665-5950
Writers Series: Guild House. 8 pm, 802 Monroe. Nick Suino and David Schaafsma. 662-5189
Lesbian-Gay Male Open House. 8:45 pm, Canterbury House, 218 N. Division. 665-0606 or 763-4186.
3 Tuesday
"The Business of Hunger": SNR Environmental Advocacy. 12 noon, 1520 Dana Bldg. (U-M). Looks at agribusiness and transnational corporations operating in Third World countries. 764-1404
Meeting: WHE-AC. 6 pm, 4202 Michigan Union. 663-4301 or 761-7594
Lesbian-Gay Male Radio Show. 6 pm, 88.3 FM, WCBN. 763-3501
New Volunteer Orientation: Women's Crisis Center. 7 pm, 306 N. Division. 761-9475
Lecture: SPARK. 7 to 8 pm, 116 MLB. "Marxist View of the State." Planning Meeting: AGENDA. 7:30 pm, Dominick's, 812 Monroe. Open meeting to evaluate the previous month's paper and plan future editions. 996-8018
Meeting: Lesbian and Gay Rights on Campus. 8:30 pm, 3100 Michigan Union. 763-4186
Meeting: Michigan Student Assembly. 9 pm, 3909 Michigan Union. 763-3241
4 Wednesday
Beans and Rice Dinner: Guild House. 6 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Proceeds used for humanitarian aid to Central America. $2 adults, $1 children. 662-5189
Discussion: New Dimensions Study Group. 7:30 pm, Geddes Lake Townhouses Club House, 3000 Lakehaven. "The21st Century:The Practical Politics of Peace." Dr. Ben Hourani, EMU Prof. of Political Science. 434-6572
Mass Meeting: Jackson for President Campaign. 8 pm, A2 Comm. Center, 625 N. Main. 662-1523
John Irving: Hillel. 8 pm, Hill Aud. Author of "The World According to Garp," etc. Tickets: Ticketmaster in the Michigan Union, and Hudson's. $10, $8, $5. 663-3336
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee (LASC). 8 pm, 2435 Mason Hall. 665-8438
5Thursday
Lecture: SNR Environmental Advocacy, et al. 8 pm, Aud. B Angell Hall. Paul Loeb, peace activist, author of "Nuclear Culture" and "Hope in Hard Times." 764-1404
Annual Meeting: Housing Bureau for Seniors. 2:30 pm, Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Speakers on the issue of rent stabilization, refreshments. 763-0970
Thursday Night Jazz: The Holidome. 5:30 to 9:30 pm, Holiday Inn, Jazz Life Ensemble. 665-4444
Meeting: United Coalition Against Racism (UCAR). 6 pm, Michigan Union. Location posted at CIC desk. 747-6412 or 763-2851
"A Thousand Clowns": Hill Street Players. 8 pm, Trueblood Theater, Frieze Bldg. Play by Herb Gardner. Tickets: $4 (students), $5 at Hillel, 339 E. Liberty. 663-3336
6 Friday
Noon Forum: Guild House. 12 noon, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Buzz Alexander and Debby Poole speak on "Peru: Revolution and the Banks." Vegetarian soup and crackers available for $1. 662-5189
Reception: Lesbian-Gay Male Programs Office. 5 to 7 pm, 3100 Michigan Union. Reception for Billie Edwards, new coordinator of Lesbian Programs. 763-4186
Women's Tea: Women's Crisis Center. 5:30 to 7 pm, 306 N. Division. 994-9100
Shabbat Potluck Dinner: Hillel. 7 pm, Law Club. Grad and Professional Shabbat Potluck Dinner. Discuss the Sanctuary Movement with Prof. Alex Elenakoff (RSVP). 663-3336
7 Saturday
Lecture: Zen Lotus Society. 7 pm, 1214 Packard. "Zen Buddhism in North America- History, Philosophy, Practice." 761-6520
"Harold and Maude": Hill Street Cinema. 7 pm, 9:30 pm, Aud. 4 of MLB. $2.50. 663-3336
"Sanctuary: The Spirit of Harriet Tubman": Committee of Refugees in Sanctuary in Mich. 8 pm, Slauson School, 1019 W. Washington. Underground Railway Theatre's epic production about slavery and the underground railroad draws parallels to the plight of Central American refugees in the sanctuary movement. Proceeds go to the Committee on Political Prisoners at Mariona Prison and the Women's Prison at llopango in El Salvador. Advance tickets, Interfaith Council for Peace: $8, $5 (seniors/students). 663-5491
"That Petrol Emotion": Prism Productions. 9 pm at St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. English recording artist. Advance tickets $9.50. 665-4755
8 Sunday
Korean Speaking Meditation Service: Zen Lotus Society. 10 am to 12 noon (see 1 Sun) Benefit Party: Irish Northern Aid. 1 to 8 pm, St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit Proceeds to benefit the families of Irish political prisoners. Irish entertainers, cash bar, food, dancing. $3 donation, children free. 885-5618
"Gallery Talk": Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). 3 pm, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. "European Ceramics from the 16th to the 19th Century." 833-1858
English Speaking Meditation Service: Zen Lotus Society. 5 to 7pm (see 1 Sun)
"The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob": Hill Street Cinema. 7 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud. $2.50. 663-3336
Meeting: Area Greens. 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun)
Meeting: WAND. 7:30 pm, First Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron. Topic: how to lobby Congress effectively on arms control issues. 761-1718
"Talk toUs": Hillel and U-M Housing Office. 8 pm, Wedge Rm. of West Quad. Experimental theater probes racism, anti-Semitism and gay awareness through audience-character interaction. 663-3336
Lesbian-Gay Men's Music. 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
9 Monday
Phone-a-thon: Women's Crisis Center. 6 to 9:30 pm. Help with annual phone-a-thon. Donations enable WCC to provide services in Washtenaw County. Sign up: 994-9100
Meeting: Free South África Coordinating Committee (FSACC). 7:30 pm, CAAS lounge, W. Eng. Bldg. 769-8549
Meeting: Parents-FLAG/Ann Arbor. 7:30 pm, First Methodist Church, 120 S. State. 763-4186.
Writers Series: Guild House. 8 pm. Laura Roop and Stephen Dunning, (see 2 Mon)
Lesbían-Gay Male Open House. 8:45 pm (see 2 Mon)
10 Tuesday
Jewish Communal Service Career Day: Hillel. 10 am to 4 pm at Hillel, 339 E. Liberty. Explore service careers. 663-3336
Lecture: SNR Environmental Advocacy. 12 noon, 1520 Dana Bldg. (U-M). Danny Levitas, Research Director, Prairiefire Rural Action, Inc. speaks on the farm crisis. 764-1404
Phone-a-thon: WCC. 6 to 9:30 pm (see 9 Mon)
Lesbian-Gay Male Radio Show. 6 pm (see 3 Tues)
Meeting: WHE-AC. 6 pm (see 3 Tues)
Lecture: SPARK. 7 pm. "Civil War and Reconstruction in the U.S." (see 3 Tues)
Meeting: Amnesty International. 7:30 pm, Mich. Union. 761-1628
Meeting: Lesbian and Gay Rights on Campus. 8 :30 pm (see 3 Tues)
Meeting: Michigan Student Assembly. 9 pm (see 3 Tues)
Lecture: SNR Environmental Advocacy. 8 pm, Aud. 2 MLB. Danny Levitas, Research Dir. Prairie Fire Rural Action, Inc. discusses the organized Right. 764-1404
11 Wednesday
Beans and Rice Dinner: Guild House. 6 pm (see 4 Wed)
Phone-a-thon: WCC. 6 to 9:30 pm (see 9 Mon)
Candlelight Peace Veterans Vigil. 7:30 pm, Milan Prison. Vigil for Father Cari Kabot, a Plowshares activist serving an 18 1/2 year sentence in Milan prison. 930-0601 or 763-3241
Speakers on S. Africa: Amnesty International. 7:30 pm, Anderson Rm., Michigan Union. Father Casmir Paulsen, and Nomgcobo Sanweni speak about human rights abuses in S. Africa. 761-1628
Meeting: Jewish Feminist Group. 7:30 pm. Location: 663-3336
Meeting: LASC. 8 pm (see 4 Wed)
12Thursday
Thursday Night Jazz: The Holidome. 5:30 pm (see 5 Thur)
Meeting: (UCAR). 6 pm (see 5 Thur)
Theatre Grottesco: Performance Network. 8 pm, 408 W. Washington St. This international troupe performs "Fortune," a play depicting the rise and fall of a small fortune cookie factory. The success of a fortune writer forces the factory to confront questions of wealth and avarice. $7, $5 students, seniors. Group rates available. 663-0681
"Repo Man": Hill Street Cinema. 8 pm, Nat. Sci. Bldg. $2.50. 663-3336
Storytelling: WCC. 8:30 pm. Participants in civil disobedience during the October 11 March on Washington tell stories of their experiences. Location: 761-9475
13 Friday
Copy Deadline News and Feature Articles: AGENDA. Send items to AGENDA, P.O. Box 3624, Ann Arbor, Ml, 48106. Call 996-8018 for details about format.
Bucket Drive: A2 Citizens for Fair Rents. 665-5950
Noon Forum: Guild House. Susan Contratto on "Police Response to Domestic Violence." (see 6 Fri)
Women's Tea: WCC. 5:30 to 7 pm (see 6 Fri)
Margot Adler: Dream Grove of the Sacred Moon. 8 pm at the Ferndale Community Ctr., 9 Mile Rd. Margot Adler, author of "Drawing Down the Moon" speaks on paganism, witchcraft, magic and the return of the great goddess. $9. 892-5467
Theatre Grottesco: Perf. Network. 8 pm (see 12 Thur)
14Saturday
Bucket Drive: A2 Citizens for Fair Rents. 665-5950 Japanese Music Benefit Concert: Zen Buddhist Temple. 4 to 6 pm, 1214 Packard. Led by U-M Prof. William Malm. Refreshments and tour. $7. 761-6520
"From Within One's Own": One One Eight Gallery. 7 to 9 pm, 118 N. Fourth Ave. Opening for Denis Bolohan's exhibit. Through Dec. 19.
"A Man Called Flinstone": Hill Street Cinema. 7 pm, 9:30 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud. $2.50. 663-3336
Theatre Grottesco: Perf. Network. 8 pm (see 12 Thur)
15 Sunday
Calendar Deadline: AGENDA. Send formatted Calendar listings and photos to AGENDA Calendar, P.O. Box 3624, Ann Arbor, Ml, 48106.
Ad Space Reservation Deadline: AGENDA. Cali 996-8018 to reserve advertising space in AGENDA'S December issue.
Korean Speaking Meditation Service: Zen Lotus Society. 10 am to 12 noon (see 1 Sun)
Forum on Poverty in Our Community: Justice for All. 1 :30 pm, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw Ave. Keynote address by Frances Fox Piven, author of "Poor People's Movements." 665-5652
"Gallery Talk": Detroit Institute of Arts. 3 pm, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. "Italian Myths in Dutch Painting" by Iva Lisikewycz. 833-1858
New Writing Series: Detroit Institute of Arts. 3 pm, Bagley Cafe, 3354 Bagley, Detroit. Poet Juan Felipe Herrera will read from his work. $3 833-1858
English Speaking Meditation Service: Zen Lotus Society. 5 to 7 pm (see 1 Sun)
Theatre Grottesco: Performance Network. 6:30 pm (see 12 Thur)
Bullard Film Series. 7:30 pm, MLB Aud. 4. Three films about abortion.
Meeting: Area Greens. 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun)
Meeting: ACLU Board of Directors. 7:30 pm, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw. 662-1334
An Evening of Jewish Humor: Hillel. 8 pm, MainStreet Comedy Showcase. Comedian Dennis Wolfberg. Tickets: Hillel. $8. 663-3336
Lesbian-Gay Men's Music. 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
16 Monday
Conference on Civil Rights: Michigan Department of Civil Rights. Call for details: 869-MOHR
Writers Series: Guild House. 8 pm. Laurence Pike and Kathleen Ripley Leo. (see 2 Mon)
Women in Judaism Series: Hillel. 8 pm, Kuenzel Rm., Michigan Union. Marcia Falk, poet and professor of literature at the University of Judaism. 663-3336
17Tuesday
Teleconference and Documentary: SNR Environmental Advocacy. 12 noon, 1520 Dana Bldg. (U-M). Teleconference and film about the Federation of Southern Cooperatives, a grassroots association of 30,000 Black and low-income families in the rural South. 764-1404
Rally and Candlelight Vigil: Justice for All. 6 pm, Federal Bldg. 665-5652
Meeting: WHE-AC. 6 pm (see 3 Tues)
Lesbian-Gay Male Radio Show. 6 pm (see 3 Tues)
Lecture: SPARK. 7 pm. "First Major Struggles of the American Working Class." (see 3 Tues)
Meeting: Lesbian and Gay Rights on Campus. 8:30 (see 3 Tues)
Lesbian-Gay Male Open House. 8:45 pm (see 2 Mon)
Meeting: Michigan Student Assembly. 9 pm (see 3 Tues)
Conference on Civil Rights: Michigan Department of Civil Rights. Call for details: 869-MOHR
18 Wednesday
Latin American Jews and Israel: Hillel. 4 pm, 3050 Frieze Bldg. Prof. Judith Elkin. 663-3336
Beans and Rice Dinner: Guild House. 6 pm (see 4 Wed)
"Ricochet": Progressive Zionist Caucus. 6:30 pm, Rm. 126 East Quad. Film by the Israeli army on its role in Lebanon. 663-3336
Book Night: New Dimensions Study Group. 7:30 pm, Geddes Lake Townhouses Club House, 3000 Lakehaven. Bring a book that is important in the development of your New Age outlook with a short synopsis or reading to share. 434-6572
Meeting: LASC. 8 pm (see 4 Wed)
Conference on Civil Rights: Michigan Department of Civil Rights. Call for details: 869-MOHR
19 Thursday
Community Resource Directory (CRD) Deadline: AGENDA. Send listings, graphics and logos to AGENDA, P.O. Box 3624, Ann Arbor, Ml, 48106.
Israel Information: Hillel. 10 am to 5 pm at Hillel, 339 E. Liberty. 663-3336
New Volunteer Orientation: WCC. 3 pm (see 3 Tues)
Thursday Night Jazz: The Holidome. 5:30 to 9:30 pm (see 5 Thur)
Meeting: UCAR. 6 pm (see 5 Thur)
International Speaker Series: UCAR. 8 pm Kuenzel Rm, Michigan Union. A. Sivanandan, director of London Institute of Race Relations, on The Politics of Racism and Anti-Racist Struggle in the 1 980's from the U.S. to Britain." 747-6412 or 763-2851
"Accidental Death of an Anarchist": Performance Network. 8 pm, 408 W. Washington St. Italian playwright and political activist Darío Fo's play about a controversial 1968 police investigation which ended with the suspect falling to his death. $7, $5 students/seniors. Group rates available. 663-0681
20 Friday
Noon Forum: Guild House. Helen Weingarten: "The Only Way Out is Through Conflict and Change." (see 6 Fri)
Womens Tea: WCC. 5:30 to 7 pm (see 6 Fri)
Art and Metaphysics Festival: School of Metaphysics. 7 to 11 pm, 111 3rd St. Exhibition of metaphysical art, ESP evaluation and testing, and instruction for using I Ching. Refreshments. $5. 482-9600
New Writing Series: Detroit Institute of Arts. 7:30 pm, Holley Room, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Author-in-Residence Bob Perelman speaks on "Narrative, Politics, and Media." $3. 833-1858
"Accidental Death of an Anarchist": Performance Network. 8 pm (see 19 Thur)
Music Night: Canterbury House. 9:30 pm, 218 N. Division. 665-0606
21 Saturday
Art and Metaphysics Festival: School of Metaphysics. 10 am to 1 am, 111 3rd St. $5. Party at 9 pm (add. charge). 482-9600 (see 20 Friday)
"Bananas": Hill Street Cinema. 7 pm, 9:30 pm in Aud. 3 MLB. $2.50.
663-3336 The National Touring Company of Second City: Prism Productions. 8 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Reserved seats $9.50. 665-4755
"Accidental Death of an Anarchist" Performance Network. 8 pm (see 19 Thur)
Contra Contra Contra Dance: Sister City Task Force. 8 pm, Anderson Rm, Michigan Union. Contra dance benefit for Juigalpa/Ann Arbor Sister City projects. Refreshments. $5. 663-0655
22 Sunday
Korean Speaking Meditation Service: Zen Lotus Society. 10 am to 12 noon (see 1 Sun)
Volunteer and Community Expectations Potluck: WCC. 12 to 3 pm 306 N. Division. Discuss ideas about the future direction of the WCC. Bring a dish to pass. 994-9100
New Writing Series: Detroit Institute of Arts. 3 pm Holley Room, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Poet Bob Perelman reads from his work. $3. 833-1858
English Speaking Medjtation Service: Zen Lotus Society. 5 to 7 pm (see 1 Sun)
"Accidental Death of an Anarchist": Performance Network. 6 pm (see 19 Thur)
Meeting: Area Greens. 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun)
Lesbian-Gay Men's Music. 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
23 Monday
Camera Ready Art Deadline: AGENDA. 996-8018
New Volunteer Orientation: Women's Crisis Center. 6 pm (see 3 Tues)
Meeting: FSACC. 7:30 pm (see 9 Mon)
Writers Series: Guild House. 8 pm "Epique Scribble"withStephanie Fody, Cris Helbig, Graham Lee, and Julie Jurrjens. (see 2 Mon)
Lesbian-Gay Male Open House. 8:45 pm (see 2 Mon)
24 Tuesday
Video: SNR Environmental Advocacy. 12 noon, 1520 Dana Building (U-M). "Winnie and Nelson Mandela." 764-1404
Meeting: WHE-AC. 6 pm, 4202 Michigan Union (see 3 Tues)
Lesbian-Gay Male Radio Show. 6 pm (see 3 Tues)
Lecture: SPARK. 7 pm. "Second International of European Working Class." (see 3 Tues)
Meeting: Jewish Feminist Group. 7:30 pm. Location: 663-3336
Meeting: Lesbian and Gay Rights on Campus. 8:30 pm (see 3 Tues)
Meeting: Michigan Student Assembly. 9 pm (see 3 Tues)
25 Wednesday
Beans and Rice Dinner: Guild House. 6 pm (see 4 Wed)
Meeting: LASC. 8 pm (see 4 Wed)
26 Thursday
Thursday Night Jazz: The Holidome. 5:30 to 9:30 pm (see 5 Thur)
Meeting: UCAR. 6 pm (see 5 Thur)
27 Friday
Women's Tea: WCC. 5:30 to 7 pm (see 6 Fri)
"Accidental Death of an Anarchist": Performance Network. 8 pm (see 19 Thur)
28 Saturday
"Accidental Death of an Anarchist": Performance Network. 8 pm (see 19 Thur)
29 Sunday
Korean Speaking Meditation Service: Zen Lotus Society. 10 am to 12 noon (see 1 Sun)
Film: Detroit Institute of Arts. 3 pm, 5200 Woodward, Detroit. "Tony Smith: Gracehoper" documents the assembly of the monumental sculpture on the north lawn of the DIA. 833-1858
English Speaking Meditation Service: Zen Lotus Society. 5 to 7 pm (see 1 Sun)
"Accidental Death of an Anarchist": Performance Network. 6 pm (see 19 Thur)
Meeting: Area Greens. 7:30 to 9:30 pm (see 1 Sun)
Lesbian-Gay Mn's Music 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
30 Monday
Writers Series: Guild House. 8 pm. Sam Astrachan and Charles Baxter, (see 2 Mon)
The Italian police try every way they know to confuse the issue of who is to blame in "Accidental Death of an Anarchist" presented by the Performance Network November 19 through December 6.