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CALENDAR

To publicize DECEMBER CALENDAR events send formatted listings by Tuesday, November 15 to AGENDA, 202 E. Washington #512, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. (996-8018)

FORMAT- Date, event, sponsor, time, and place. One or two sentence description, (fee), phone number.

Unless otherwise noted, all events listed in the CALENDAR are free and open to the public (including all committee meetings). Also, all locations are in Ann Albor unless otherwise noted.

1 Tuesday

Women and Community Organzing Training: Women's Crisis Center (WCC) Register through Nov. 11. Training for women who want to learn more about social change work. 761-9475

"The Essence of the Spirit": Minority Affairs Committee Michigan Student Assembly (MACMSA) & others through Nov. 22, Mich. Union Art Lounge (first floor). Myung Raymond, Michelle Ku, Tim Chin, Morris Kakuda, Larry Lei, William Lee, Natasha Raymond and others in an art show focusing on the Asian-American experience. 662-2087

Handmade Doll Show: Falling Water Books & Collectables through Nov. 30, 318 S. Ashley (see ad page 4). 747-9810

Lesbian-Gay Radio Show 6 pm, 88.3 FM, WCBN. 763-350 or 763-4186

Gary Ruchwanger and Susan Lebell: Solidarity & Latin American Solidarity Committee 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Ruchwanger and Lebell established the Single Mother Workers Project in Esteli, Nicaragua. Ruchwanger is the author of "People in Power: Forging a Grassroots Democracy in Nicaragua," and Lebell works for the Rural Workers Association (AMNLAE). 665-8438, 665-2709

Jonathan Richman: Prism Productions 7:30 pm & 10 pm, Alvin's, 5756 Cass, Detroit, $9.50. 665-4755

Meeting: Lesbian & Gay Rights Organizing Committee (LAGROC) 8 pm, 3100 Michigan Union. 763-4186

Ann Arbor Poetry Slam #4 8 to 11 pm, Old Heidelberg, 215 N. Main. First hour open mike, second hour performance by Chicago poet Tony Fitzpatrick, and the last hour is the "poetry slam," a contest where poets compete for a cash prize, $2. 667-1910 or 764-0410

2 Wednesday

Jonathan Richman: Prism Productions 7:30 & 10 pm (see 1 Tue)

"Seeds of Hope" and "Iran-Contra: The Story Behind the Scandal" 7:30 pm, Canterbury House, 218 N. Division. "Seeds of Hope's a documentarian on the work of U.S. ecologicaI scientists, educators, and students who support Nicaraguan agriculture and development "IranContra" is by the Christic Institute. Important to see if you are questioning whether to vote. 665-0606

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee (LASC) 8 pm, 2435 Mason Hall. 665-8438

3 Thursday

"The Sex of Law": National Lawyers Guild (NLG) 7:30 pm, 100 Hutchins Hall. NLG Critical Legal Studies Lecture Series features Frances Olsen, Acting Professor of Law at UCLA, Visiting Professor at U-M and author of numerous articles. 763-2300

Meeting: WCBN Publicity 7:30 pm, 530 Student Activities Building. Planning for fundraising event, ad campaigns, and pizza parties. Artwork needed. 763-3500

"The Richest Dead Man Alive": Theatre Grottesco 8 pm, Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. Theatre Grottesco, known for its exciting and original productions, returns with a celebration of theatrical madness, $8/$6 students & seniors. 663-0681

Conversations on the Book of Job: Canterbury House & others 8 pm, MLB rm. 2. David Noel Freedman, an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Biblical Studies, will speak on "Who Won the Wager? Another Look at the Book of Job." 665-0606

4 Friday

Phone Book Recycling: Recycle Ann Arbor 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Fri. and Sat. only, all month, 2050 S. Industrial. In an effort to save space in the landfill, Recyle Ann Arbor will accept (during November only) phone books, magazines, catalogs and glossy paper. 665-6398

David Noel Freedman: Canterbury House & others 10 am to noon, Canterbury House, 218 N. Division. Informal seminar discussion on the Book of Job. 665-0606

Opening reception for "The Essence of the Spirit": Minority Affairs Committee-Michigan Student Assembly (MACMSA) & others 4 to 6 pm (see 1 Tue)

Women's Tea: Women's Crisis Center (WCC) 5:30 to 7 pm, 306 N. Division. All women are invited to this alcohol-free social time. 761-9475

Pot Luck & Teachers Rap Session: School of Metaphysics 6:30 to 10 pm, 719 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. Join the Detroit-Chicago area teachers for dinner and rap session. 482-9600

Guild House Benefit with Utah Phillips 8 pm, Unitarian Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Spellbinding folk singing and story telling about everything from homeless kids to Wobblies, $8. 662-5189

Michele Rosewoman: Eclipse Jazz 8 pm and 1 0 pm, The Ark, 637 S. Main. Pianistcomposer Michele Rosewoman and her trio, $9.50. 763-0046

"Richest Dead Man Alive": Theatre Grottesco 8 pm (see 3 Thur)

Gay Men's Cotfee House: "Brothers" 8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 763-4186

Friday Music Nights at Canterbury 9:30 pm to 1 am, Canterbury House, 218 N. Division. Live music with breaks for socializing and announcements of political events. Musicians: call in advance to get on program. 665-0606.

Sonic Youth: Prism Productions 10 pm, St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. From NYC, Blast First Recording Artists, with Laughing Hyenas, $1 2. 665-4755.

5 Saturday

Phone Book Recycling: Recycle Ann Arbor 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (see 4 Fri)

Lesbian Coffeehouse: Women's Crisis Center 8 pm to midnight, Blossom Foods Restaurant, 396 W. Washington. An evening for lesbians to gather with music and refreshments, small donation. 761-9475

The National Touring Company of Second City: Prism Productions 8 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty, $12.50 & $10.50. 665-4755

"The Richest Dead Man Alive": Theatre Grottesco 8 pm (see 3 Thur)

The Butthole Surfers: Prism Productions 10 pm, St Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. Touch & Go Recording Artists from Athens, GA, $12.50. 665-4755

6 Sunday

Bible Interpretation Class, Service: School of Metaphysics 9:30 to 11:30 am, 719 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 482-9600.

Worship & Holy Eucharist: Canterbury House 5 pm, 218 N. Division. 665-0606

"The Richest Dead Man Alive": Theatre Grottesco 6:30 pm (see 3 Thur)

Spiritual Journey Series: Canterbury House 7 pm, 218 N. Division. Derek Brereton will speak on Christianity and Buddhism in a talk entitled "Call Wisdom Your Sister." 665-0606

Lesbian-Gay Men's Music: Gay Liberation 8 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. 996-8555

7 Monday

Meeting: World Hunger Education Action Committee (WHEAC) 6 pm, 4202 Michigan Union. 663-4301

New Class in Applied Metaphysics: School of Metaphysics 7:30 pm, 719 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, $8 min. weekly donation. 482-9600

Open House for Lesbians & Gay Men: Integrity 8:45 pm, Canterbury House, 218 N. Division. 665-0606

8 Tuesday

Lesbian-Gay Radio Show 6 pm (see 1 Tue)

Meeting: Lesbian & Gay Rights Organizing Committee (LAGROC) 8 pm (see 1 Tue)

9 Wednesday

Meeting: Lalin American Solidarity Committee (LASC) 8 pm, 2435 Mason Hall. LASC will commemorate the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Grenada by discussing selected chapters from "In Nobody's Backyard: Maurice Bishop's Speeches, 1979-1983" tonight and Nov. 23. Chapters available in the LASC office during office hours or at weekly meeting. 665-8438

10 Thursday

News/feature DEADLINE:

AGENDA December issue news & feature articles due before 5 pm, 202 E. Washington, #51 2, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104, 996-8018.

Meeting: WCBN Publicity 7:30 pm (see 3 Thur)

"Black Activism In the 80s": Guild House & others 8 pm, MLB, Aud. 4. Discussion by historian, theologian and activist Vincent Harding, prof. of religion and social transformation at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, and author of There is a River: The Black Struggle for Freedom in America." 662-5189

"Hold Me": Hill Street Players 8 pm, Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. Jules Feiffer's fast-paced, funny and insightful look into contemporary life and interpersonal relationships, $6 $5 students. 769-0500

Conversations On the Book of Job: Canterbury House & others 8 pm, MLB room 2. Rev. Harvey Guthrie, former Dean and Professor of Old Testament at the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge and now rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, will speak on "Job: Neither Problem of Evil nor Existential Event, But Apologia for Cultic Resolution." 665-0606.

11 Friday

Phone Book Recycling: Recycle Ann Arbor 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (see 4 Fri)

Rev. Harvey Guthrie: Canterbury House & others 10 am to noon, Canterbury House, 218 N. Division. Informal seminar discussion on the Book of Job. 665-0606

Women's Tea: Women's Crisis Center (WCC) 5:30 to 7 pm (see 4 Fri)

Grads and Professionals: Jewish Law Students Union & others 7:30 pm, Law Club, Law Quad. An informal veggie, shabbat potluck gathering. 769-0500

Theatre Grottesco returns to Ann Arbor with art all new show! "The Richest Dead Man Alive," a modern American farce, at Performance Network, November 3-6. (see 3 Thur)

Metaphysical "Rap" Session: School of Metaphysics 7:30 pm, 719 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 482-9600.

The Wild Cards: Blind Pig 208 S. First. Chicano beat trom LA. 996-8555

12 Saturday

Phone Book Recycling: Recycle Ann Arbor 9:30 am to 4:30pm (see 4 Fri)

Workshop: Latln American Solidarity Commiltee (LASC) noon to 6 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Focus: public speaking and Latin American issues. Includes useful background information, how to effectively talk about issues, and how to address the most commonly asked questions. Call Mike Fischer, 665-2709 or Kathy Savoie, 668-6652 if you plan to attend.

"Giant": Hill Streel Cinema 7 pm & 9 pm, 1429 Hill. 769-0500

"Hold Me": Hill Street Players 8 pm & midnight (see 10 Thur)

13 Sunday

Metaphysics Bowl-A-Thon: School of Metaphysics 1 to 4 pm, Ypsi-Arbor Lanes, 2985 Washtenaw, Ypsilanti. Monthly fund raiser. Call the school to be a sponsor or bowler, $5. 482-9600

"Hold Me": Hill Street Players 2 pm (see 10 Thur)

Worship & Holy Eucharist: Canterbury House 5 pm (see 6 Sun)

Bible Interpretation: School of Metaphysics 6:30 to 7:30 pm (see 6 Sun)

Poetry Reading: Falling Water Books & Collectables 7 pm, 318 S. Ashley. Reading by local poets Stephen Leggett and Pat Smith. 747-9810

"Mother Julian & the Ordinary Christian": Canterbury House 7 pm, Canterbury House, 218 N. Division. A talk by Father Bill Melnyk and Sister Glenda Melnyk, both oblate members of the order of Julián of Norwich. 665-0606

Regular Monthly Meeting: Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament (WAND) Doors open at 7 pm, meeting begins at 7:30 pm, St. Aidan's Northside Church, 1679 Broadway, (near Bursley-Baits on U-M north campus). Alternatives to Violence Project of Michigan will lead an introductory workshop in Conflict Resolution: the Basic Trust Building Skills for Resolving Conflict Nonviolently. For more info. or rides, call 761-1718.

Courtney Pine: Eclipse Jazz 730 and 9:30 pm, Mich. Union Ballroom. Haited as the "new Coltrane," Pine celebrates traditional jazz white addmg the "world music" of his own background- reggae, calypso, and ska, $10. 763-0046

Lesblan-Gay Men's Music: Gay Liberation 8 pm (see 6 Sun)

14 Monday

Lecture Series (tentative): World Hunger Education Action Commitlee (WHEAC) times & locations to be posted. Two lectures will address the causes of hunger and related issues and the role of co-ops in development. 761-2509

"Surviving a Life Partner": Women's Crisis Center 7:30 to 9 pm, Unitarian Church, 1917 Washtenaw. A workshop for women about working through the grief and loss process after the death of a lover or spouse. Presented by Anne Cannell, a WCC volunteer who has experienced the bss of a life partner. Wheelchair accessible. To register: 994-9100.

Meeting: Parents-FLAG Ann Arbor 7:30 pm, First Methodist Church, State at Huron. 763-4186

Open House for Lesbians & Gay Men: Integrity 8:45 pm (see 7 Mon)

15 Tuesday

Calendar & Community Resource Directory (CRD) DEADLINE: AGENDA December issue CRD and Calendar listings due before 5 pm, 202 E. Washington, #512, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. 996-8018

Lesbian-Gay Radio Show 6 pm (see 1 Tue)

Jane Slaughter: Solidarity's Fall Discussion Series 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Slaughter, co-author of "Unions and the Team Concept" will talk about managerial double-speak and the team concept approach to labor relations. 665-2709

Meeting: Lesbian & Gay Rights Organizlng Committee (LAGROC) 8 pm (see 1 Tue)

"Reflections on the State of Jewry": B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation 8 pm, Green Auditorium, 1429 Hill. Hill Street Forum Great Writers Series features Anne Roiphe, whose latest novel is "Loving-kindness," $7. 769-0500

16 Wednesday

Work, The Swedish Approach: U-M Extension Service Dept. of Conferences and Institutes 1 to 5 pm, Michigan League. Speakers from Sweden and the U.S. will discuss the Swedish approach to production technology and work organizaron, solving work environment problems and involving workers and their unions in the process of change, $150 for 2 day event. To register: 764-5304

Meeting: Latln American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 2 Wed)

17 Thursday

Work.The Swedish Approach: U-M Dept. of Conferences and Institutes (see 16 Wed)

Interfaith WHEAT (World Hunger Education and Thanksgiving Service): Ecumenical Campus Center & others 6 to 8 pm, First Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron (State at Huron). Help raise money for Oxfam, (fast for 24 hours and donate the money you would have spent on food to Oxfam), or participate in the interfaith service & rice and beans dinner. 668-6881

Oxfam Fast for a World Harvest (tentative): World Hunger Education Action Committee (WHEAC) times & locations to be posted. Raise awareness of local and global hunger issues and raise funds for Oxfam America. 761-2509

"Vamplre Lesbians of Sodom" and "Coma, or Sleeping Beauty": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. "Vampira Lesbians" is marvelously funny in the Rocky Horror tradition. Bad puns, harmless depravity and sinister innocence. "Coma" is a treatment of the 60s fashion world with a LSD-induced segue into 80s health consciousness, $8 /$6 students & seniors. 663-068 1

Meeting: WCBN Publicity (see 3 Thur)

18 Friday

Phone Book Recycling: Recycle Ann Arbor 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (see 4 Fri)

Andrea Dworkin on "Pornography and Intercourse": National Lawyers Guild (NLG) 4:30 pm, Rackham Auditorium. 995-2367

Women's Tea: Women's Crisis Center 5:30 to 7 pm (see 4 Fri)

"The Journey Within": School of Metaphysics 7:30 pm, 719 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. Interpret your dreams. 482-9600

"Vampire Lesbians..." & "Coma...": Performance Network 8 pm (see 17 Thur)

"ISO & the Bobs": Michigan Theater 8 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Midwest premiere of post-moden-doo-wop, song and dance, $17.50 668-8397

Gay Men's Coffee House 8 pm (see 4 Fri)

Friday Music Nights at Canterbury 9:30 pm to 1 am (see 4 Fri)

19 Saturday Phone Book Recycling: Recycle Ann Arbor 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (see 4 Fri)

"From Crime Victim to Peacemaker": Canterbury House & the American Friends Service Committee 10 am to noon & 1 to 3 pm, Canterbury House, 218 N. Division. Morning session: one Christian crime victim's perspective on the necessity of forgiveness and reconciliation for healing. Afternoon session will focus on how the experience of being a crime victim can lead to becoming a peacemaker and community activist. 665-0606

"Death Trap": Hill Street Cinema 7 pm & 9 pm, 1429 Hill. Michael Caine stars in a delightfully intense and witty thriller. 769-0500

"Vampire Lesbians..." &  "Coma...": Performance Network 8 pm (see 17 Thur) CCRB All-Nighter: B'nai B'ríth Hillel Foundation 10:30 pm to 12:30 am, Central Campus Recreation Building. Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, swimming. Reservations by Nov. 12, $2. 769-0500

20 Sunday

Worship & Holy Eucharist: Canterbury House 5 pm (see 6 Sun)

"Vampire Lesbians..." & "Coma...": Performance Network 6:30 pm (see 17 Thur)

Bible Interpretaron: School of Metaphysics 6:30 to 7:30 pm (see 13 Sun)

Doll Show Opening: Falling Water Books & Collectables 3 to 5 pm, 318 S. Ashley. Meet the artists featured in the Handmade Doll Show at Falling Water this month. 747-9810

Lesbian-Gay Mens Music: Gay Liberation 8 pm (see 6 Sun)

Leah Shakdiel: Jewish Feminist Group & others 8 pm, Green Auditorium, 1429 Hill. "Jewish Sovereignty in Israel: The Challenge and Frustration." 769-0500

21 Monday

Meeting: World Hunger Education Action Committee (WHEAC) 6 pm (see 7 Mon) Opening Reception for the Recent Photographic Works of Lois Kendall & Marilyn Trent: Intermedia Gallery 7 pm, Intermedia Gallery, McKenny Union, EMU, Ypsilanti. The exhibit is open through Dec. 3, 9 am to 5 pm Mon-Fri, noon to 4 pm Sat 487-1268

New Class in Applied Metaphysics: School of Metaphysics 7:30 pm (see 7 Mon)

Voivod, Violence, and Jim Jones & the Kool-Aid Kids: Prism Productions 8 pm, Stadium Arena Annex, 2500 Turner, Grand Rapids, $12.50. 665-4755

Open House for Lesbians & Gay Men: Integrity 8:45 pm (see 7 Mon)

The Mekons: Prism Productions 10 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. TwinTone recording artists from England, $8.50. 665-4755

22 Tuesday

Lesbian-Gay Radio Show 6 pm on 88.3 FM, WCBN. 763-3501 or 763-4186

Meeting: Bread for the World 7:30 pm, Memorial Christian Church, 730 Tappan. Discussion of domestic and international hunger issues along with legislative updates. 487-9058

Meeting: Lesblan & Gay Rights Organizing Committee (LAGROC) 8 pm, 3100 Michigan Union. 763-4186

23 Wednesday

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 9 Wed) Evan Johns and the H-Bombs: Blind Pig 208 S. First. From Washington, D.C. 996-8555

25 Friday

Phone Book Recycling: Recycle Ann Arbor 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (see 4 Fri)

Women's Tea: Women's Crisis Center 5:30 to 7 pm (see 4 Fri) "The Real Inspector Hound": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. A comic mystery by Tom Stoppard. $86 students & seniors. 663-0681

"Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" & "Coma, or Sleeping Beauty": Performance Network 11 pm (see 17 Thur)

26 Saturday

Phone Book Recycling: Recycle Ann Arbor 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (see 4 Fri)

"The Real Inspector Hound": Performance Network 8 pm (see 25 Fri)

"Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" & "Coma, or Sleeping Beauty": Performance Network 1 1 pm (see 17 Thur)

27 Sunday

Worship & Holy Eucharist: Canter bury House 5 pm (see 6 Sun)

"The Real Inspector Hound": Performance Network 6:30 pm (see 25 Fri)

Bible Interpretation: School of Metaphysics 6:30 to 7:30 pm (see 13 Sun)

Lesbian-Gay Men's Music: Gay Liberation 8 pm (see 6 Sun) "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" & "Coma, or Sleeping Beauty": Performance Network 9 pm (see 17 Thur)

28 Monday

Meeting: World Hunger Education Action Committee (WHEAC) 6 pm (see 7 Mon)

Open House for Lesbians & Gay Men: Integrity 8:45 pm (see 7 Mon)

29 Tuesday

Lesbian-Gay Radio Show 6 pm (see 1 Tue) Meeting: Lesbian & Gay Rights Organizing Committee (LAGROC) 8 pm (see 1 Tue)

30 Wednesday

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 2 Wed)