Calendar

To publicize FEBRUARY CALENDAR events, send formatted listings by Monday, January 16 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. Also, all locations are in Ann Arbor unless otherwise noted.

ALL MONTH

Winter Volunteer Training Series: Assault Crisis Center

Volunteers are needed for programs designed to meet the needs of survivors of sexual assault, their families and friends. Training begins Jan. 27; cali Liz Lindsey by Jan. 20. 971-5904

Community Response Team Training: Citizen's Advisory Committee on Rape Prevention (CACORP)

Educate the community about rape and rape prevention. Be part of a team that goes into neighborhoods after a sexual assault has occurred. Training begins Feb. 3; call by Jan. 27. 994-8775

Poster Dog Contest: The American Humane Society and Dog Lovers Farm

Enter your animal shelter adopted dog in the annual Adopt-A-Dog Month poster contest by Jan. 31. $5000 prize. Forms available from the Humane Society of Huron Valley at 3100 Cherry Hill Rd. or Linda Thomas at 662-5545.

1 Sunday

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Meditation & Service: Zen Buddhist Temple 11 am to 1 pm (Korean speaking) & 5 to 7 pm (English speaking), 1214 Packard. Meditation, traditional Buddhist chanting, a reading, and a Dharma talk. 761-6520

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

"The Essence of the Spirit": Minority Affairs Committee-Michigan Student Assembly & others U-M Hospital Amphitheater Lobby (second floor). An art show focusing on the Asian-American experience, through Jan. 20. 662-2087

2 Monday

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

3 Tuesday

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

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

4 Wednesday

"Sheepish Grin": The Beat 215 N. Main. 663-7758

5 Thursday

Volunteer Information Session: Women's Crisis Center (WCC) 6 pm at 306 N. Division (Lawrence St. entrance of St. Andrew's Church). Learn about WCC and how you can join our work helping women help themselves. 761-9475 or 994-9100

"When the Mountains Tremble": Latin American Solidarity Committee (LASC) Film Series 8pm, Rackham Amphitheater. A documentary about the struggle of the Guatemalan Indian peasantry against U.S. sponsored government oppression featuring Rigoberta Menchu. 665-8438

Benefit Screening of "The Accidental Tourist" for The Michigan Theater & Ann Arbor Winter Festival 8 pm, Midwest premiere of U-M grad. Lawrence Kasdan's delicate and bittersweet new film. Discussion and reception. $10/$8 Mich. Theater members. 668-8397

"Martin with the Kites": The Beat (see 5 Thur)

6 Friday

Women's Tea: Women's Crisis Center (WCC) and U-M Lesbian Programs Office 5:30 to 7 pm, 306 N. Division. All women are welcome to this alternative happy hour. Enjoy pleasant company every Friday in an alcohol-free atmosphere. 761-9475

Meeting: Native American Student Association 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 662-5189

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

"A Life of One's Own": Crossroads Theatre Ensemble 8 pm, Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. A Professor runs away with a student and they are mysteriously imprisoned in a castle in Switzerland. This drama concerns the anguish of self-discovery and the nature of personal liberation, $8/$6 students. 973-1833

7 Saturday

Meeting: Dawntreaders 7 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Dawntreaders is a group of mental health advocates and consumers. 662-5189

"American Buddhist Practice: A Personal Account": Zen Buddhist Temple 7:30 pm, 1214 Packard. 761-6520 days

Benefit Concert to Aid the Homeless: The Shelter Association of Ann Arbor 8 pm, The Ark, 637 S. Main. Featuring Mr. B, O.J. Anderson, Tracy Lee Komarmy, and Jay Stielstra, emceed by State Sen. Lana Pollack. Tickets at the door ($10), or by ability to pay. 662-2829

"Diner": Hill St. Cinema 7 pm & 9 pm, 1429 Hill Set in Baltimore in the 50s, a group of young men gather at their favorite diner to discuss issues most important to them- women and sex, $2.50. 769-0500

Mitch Ryder: Prism Productions 8 pm & 11 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First, $10. 423-6666 or 99-MUSIC

"A Life of One's Own": Crossroads Theatre Ensemble 8 pm (see 6 Fri)

8 Sunday

Meditation & Service: Zen Buddhist Temple (see 1 Sun)

Meeting: Ann Arbor Homeless Action Committee (HAC): 6pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Meeting to discuss HAC actions for the month. Earl 930-2959

Meeting: Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament (WAND): Doors open at 7 pm, the meeting begins at 7:30 pm, St. Aidan's/Northside Church, 1679 Broadway. "How to Prevent A Nuclear War," a compelling look at activities that help prevent nuclear war, will be shown. 761-1718

"A Life of One's Own": Crossroads Theatre Ensemble 6:30 pm (see 6 Fri)

Lesbian-Gay Men's Music: Gay Liberation 8 pm (see 1 Sun)

9 Monday

Plenary Meeting: LASC et al 6 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. For all groups and individuals interested in planning a Jan. 20 inauguration day demonstration to demand that Bush live up to his campaign promise of working for a "gentler and kinder" nation. 665-8438

Meeting: World Hunger Education-Action Committee (WHE-AC) 6 pm, 4202 Michigan Union. Meeting for those who would like to learn about local or international hunger-related issues. 930-6944

Meetings: 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 2 Mon)

10 Tuesday

AGENDA February issue deadline for news and feature articles by 5 pm, 202 E. Washington #512, 48104. 996-8018

Lesbian-Gay Radio Show 6 pm (see 3 Tue)

Meeting: Amnesty International Group 61 7:30 pm, Mich. Union, check at desk for room. Letter writing and other activities to free prisoners of conscience and protect human rights around the world. 761-3639

Meeting: Lesbian & Gay Rights Organizing Committee (LaGROC) 8 pm (see 3 Tue)

Open House: B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation 8 to 10pm, 1429 Hill St. A chance to meet representatives from over 30 Hillel-affiliated groups, refreshments. 769-0500

11 Wednesday

Volunteer Information Session: Women's Crisis Center 12 pm (see 5 Thur)

Rosh Hodesh: Jewish Feminist Group 6 pm, 824 Arch #4. Rosh Hodesh is the monthly celebration of the new moon. This celebration and potluck dinner welcomes the month of Shevat. 769-0500

"Jewish Sects, Cults & Movements in the Time of Jesus; Jewish Pluralism Today": B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation 8 pm, 1429 Hill St. Irving Zeitlin will discuss the Jewish world at the beginning of the first Christian century. 769-0500

Mass Meeting: LASC 8 pm, 2209 Michigan Union. The video "Cover-Up," which exposes the involvement of Bush and North in the Iran-Contra Connection will be shown, followed by discussion. 665-8438

"Frank Allison and the Odd Sox": The Beat (see 5 Thur)

12 Thursday

Introductory Zen Meditation Course: Zen Buddhist Temple 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 1214 Packard. Begins tonight, for five Thursday evenings. $120/$100 full-time students. 761-6520

Hill Street Cinema Mass Meeting: B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation 7 pm, 1429 Hill St. Join one of the hottest film co-ops on campus. Stephanie 995-5161

Meeting: Journey Women 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. A group working on ritual and spirituality. 662-5189

Israeli Dancing: B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation 7:30 to 10 pm. One hour of instruction followed by an hour of open dancing. Beginners and advanced welcome. 760-0500

"Bitter Cane": LASC Film Series 8 pm, Pond Rm., Michigan Union. Filmed clandestinely in Haiti, this documentary probes the social, historical, and political causes of the economie chaos and grinding poverty that continue to afflict Haiti. 665-8438

"How Safe is Your Food?": Ecology Center & others 8 pm, Rackham Amphitheater. Lawrie Mott, senior staff scientist of the Natural Resources Defense Council, will speak about the threat of pesticides to a safe food supply. 761-3186

"Avante Gardeners": The Beat (see 5 Thur)

13 Friday

Friday Noon Forum: Guild House 12 pm, 802 Monroe. Richard Cleaver (AFSC) will speak on "Homophobia, Violence and Militarism." Vegetarian soup and sandwiches for $1. 662-5189

Meeting: Native American Student Association 5:30 pm (see 6 Fri)

"The Movement that Made King: Women in the Civil Rights Movement": Commemoration of a Dream Committee 6 pm, Rm. 100 Hutchins Hall, U-M Law School. Features film "Fundi: The Story of Ella Baker" and speakers TBA. 936-1809

Entertaining Yet Thought-Provoking Video: Guild House 8 pm, 802 Monroe. The Times of Harvey Milk," a video about California's first openly homosexual public official, will be shown. Refreshments and discussion follow. 662-5189

"A Life of One's Own": Crossroads Theatre Ensemble 8 pm (see 6 Fri)

14 Saturday

Meeting: Dawntreaders 7 pm (see 7 Sat)

"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?": Hill St. Cinema 7 pm & 9 pm, 1429 Hill When a young woman brings home her Black fiancé, her open-minded parents are forced to confront their liberal attitudes, $2.50. 769-0500

"Stop Nuclear and Toxic Waste Dumps": Militant Labor Forum 7:30 pm, 5019 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Features Mary Sinclair (Great Lakes Energy Alliance), Mike Keegan (Coalition for a Nuclear Free Great Lakes), and Auddie Shelby (Chair UAW Region 1 A Toxic Waste Squad). $3/$1 highschool & unemployed. 831-1177.

"A Life of One's Own": Crossroads Theatre Ensemble 8 pm (see 6 Fri)

The Toll: Prism Productions 10 pm, St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. $7.50 in advance. 423-6666 or 99-MUSIC

15 Sunday

Meditation & Service: Zen Buddhist Temple (see 1 Sun)

Meeting: Arm Arbor Homeless Action Committee (HAC): 6 pm (see 8 Sun)

"A Life of One's Own": Crossroads Theatre Ensemble 6:30 pm (see 6 Fri)

Lesbian-Gay Mens Music: Gay Liberation 8 pm (see 1 Sun)

16 Monday

Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast: Adrian & Siena Heights Colleges 7:30 to 9:30 am, Adrian Rm., Ritchie Dining Hall, Adrian College. A chance to commemorate this great man and what he stood for. Reservations before Jan. 9. $10/$5 students. (517) 264-3278

"Anti-Semitism and Anti-Zionism": B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation & U-M Program in Judaic Studies' Diversity Day Program 1:30 to 3 pm, 2433 Mason Hall. Professors Todd Endelman and Joseph Weiler will explore how attacks on Jewish nationalism frequently mask expressions of racial and religious bigotry. 769-0500

"Never Turn Back: The Life of Fannie Lou Hamer": United Coalition Against Racism (UCAR) 2 pm to 3:30 pm, Kuenzel Rm., Mich. Union. Film with discussion to follow. 936-1809

"The Intersection of Race, Class and Gender": UCAR 4 pm to 6 pm, Michigan League Ballroom. Panel discussion with Paula Giddings, author of "When and Where I Enter: The Impact of Black Women on Race and Sex in America"; Charles Payne, Professor of Sociology, Northwestern University; and Barbara Ransby, UCAR member. 936-1809

AGENDA February issue deadline for Calendar & Community Resource Directory listings by 5 pm, 202 E. Washington #512, 48104. 996-8018

Meeting: WHE-AC 6 pm (see 9 Mon)

Writers Series: Guild House 8 pm, 802 Monroe. U-M graduate students, Tracy Mishkin and Michael Gamer, will read their poetry, refreshments. 662-5189

Open House for Lesbians & Gay Men: Integrity 8:45 pm (see 2 Mon)

17 Tuesday

Awareness Day and Meal Sacrifice for Ethiopian Jewry: Mitzvah Project & Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry. A meal sacrifice in the dorms will raise money for the reunification of Ethiopian Jews. Melissa 996-0175 or Sue 761-9314

Lesbian-Gay Radio Show 6 pm (see 3 Tue)

Mass Meeting: Prospect 7pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill, U-M's Jewish student Journal, is looking for students interested in writing, editing and advertising. 662-2436

Meeting: Lesbian & Gay Rights Organizing Committee (LaGROC) 8 pm (see 3 Tue)

"Creative Collision: Ethics and Jewish Business": Jewish Law Students Union 8 pm, Hillel 1429 Hill St. Lecture by Rabbi David Teutsch, of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. 769-0500

18 Wednesday

Yoga: Zen Buddhist Temple 9:30 to 11 am, 1214 Packard. Special emphasis on breath and concentration. $36/6-class session. Registration days at 761-6520

Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Recruitment: B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation 9:30 am to 3 pm, 1429 Hill. If you are interested in a career in the rabbinate, or wish to learn more about it, contact Hillel for an appointment with Rabbi Teutsch. 769-0500

Beans & Rice: Ann Arbor-Juigalpa Sister City Taskforce 6 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. An opportunity to meet others and to support direct aid for Central America, $2. 662-5189

"Take Back the Night" Planning Meeting: Ann Arbor Coalition Against Rape 7 to 8:30pm, Community Access (2nd fl. Fire Dept. on N. 5th Ave. across from City Hall). Meetings to plan the rally are every Wed., all are welcome. 994-8775

David Piontkowski: Ann Arbor National Lawyers Guild 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Topic: "Developing a Progressive Legal Response to the AIDS Crisis." 662-5189

Meeting: LASC 8 pm, Michigan Union, check at information desk for room. 665-8438.

C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band: Prism Productions 10 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. $12.50 in advance. 423-6666 or 99-MUSIC

"Deep Six": The Beat (see 5 Thur)

"Militarism as Applied Racism": American Friends Service Committee 7:30 pm, Angell Hall Aud. C. Talk by Rev. Daniel Buford, Executive Director of the Ecumenical Peace Inst. in Berkeley, CA. 761-8283

19 Thursday

Introductory Zen Meditation Course: Zen Buddhist Temple 6:30 to 8:30 pm (see 12 Thur)

"Banana Company": LASC 8pm, Aud. D, Angell Hall. This 15 min. documentary combines newsreel footage with a contemporary tour of Nicaragua's large banana plantations. Features readings from the poetry of Ernesto Cardenal. 665-8438

"Fire from the Mountain": LASC 8:15 pm, Aud. D, Angell Hall. This documentary follows the political development of Nicaraguan revolutionary Omar Cabezas from student activist to Sandinista leader. 665-8438

Volunteer Information Session: Women's Crisis Center 5:30 pm (see 5 Thur)

Israeli Dancing: B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation 7:30 to 10 pm (see 12 Thur)

"Tanjent Image": The Beat (see 5 Thur)

"The Wannsee Conference": Hill St. Cinema 7 pm & 8:45 pm, 1429. A re-creation of the Jan. 20, 1942 meeting, at which Eichmann revealed the Final Solution. German with subtitles, $2.50. 769-0500

Presentation: Women & Spirituality 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe, speaker TBA. 662-5189

20 Friday

Inauguration Day Protest: LASC 12 pm, Federal Building, Liberty at Fifth Ave. 665-8438

Friday Noon Forum: Guild House 12 pm, 802 Monroe. LeFeist Galimore on "Afro-american Males in the 21st Century: Issues & Possibilities." Vegetarian soup and sandwiches for $1. 662-5189

Meeting: Native American Student Association 5:30 pm (see 6 Fri)

Gay Men's Coffee House: "Brothers" 8 pm (see 6 Fri)

"Nature is full of your glory": Canterbury House Retreat focusing on creation, ecology, and spirituality. Call for time and place. 665-0606

21 Saturday

"Housing for All" Rally: Ann Arbor Homeless Action Committee (HAC): 2 pm, Federal Building (Liberty at Fourth Ave.) Earl 930-2959

Meeting: Dawntreaders 7 pm (see 7 Sat)

Julie Heifetz: Hill Street Forum's Celebration of Jewish Arts Series 8 pm, Green Aud., 1429 Hill. Heifetz will perform her poetry, including some based on oral histories by Holocaust survivors. She will be accompanied on piano and guitar by Jim Klueh, $5. 769-0500

"The Essence of the Spirit": MAC/MSA & others through Feb. 14, Rackham Galleries, third floor. (see 1 Sun)

22 Sunday

Meditation & Service: Zen Buddhist Temple (see 1 Sun)

Meeting: Ann Arbor Homeless Action Committee (HAC): 6 pm (see 8 Sun)

Lesbian-Gay Men's Music: Gay Liberation 8 pm (see 1 Sun)

23 Monday

Denying the Holocaust: Free Speech in Germany, Israel and the U.S.: Jewish Law Students Union 4:30 pm, U-M Law School. Eric Stein, Joseph Weiler, and Lee Bollinger will discuss free speech tenets as they apply to the Holocaust. 769-0500

Meeting: WHE-AC 6 pm (see 9 Mon)

Volunteer Information Session: Women's Crisis Center 6:30 pm (see 17 Tues)

Writers Series: Guild House 8 pm, 802 Monroe. 1988 Hopwood Award winners Mike Barrett and Scott Lasser will read their short stories, refreshments. 662-5189

Open House for Lesbians & Gay Men: Integrity 8:45 pm (see 2 Mon)

24 Tuesday

Lesbian-Gay Radio Show 6 pm (see 3 Tue)

Kim Moody: Solidarity & Guild House 7:30 pm, 802 Monroe. The Labor Notes starter and author of "An Injury to All" will speak about what has happened to the U.S. labor movement and how dissident union movements might redress the current employer offensive against unions. 662-5189

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

25 Wednesday

Yoga: Zen Buddhist Temple 9:30 to 11 am (see 18 Wed)

Beans & Rice: AMISTAD 6 pm (see 18 Wed)

'Take Back the Night' Planning Meeting: Ann Arbor Coalition Against Rape 7 pm (see 18 Wed)

Educational Meeting: LASC 8 pm, Michigan Union. 665-8438

"InVain": The Beat (see 5 Thur)

26 Thursday

WCC Phone Counseling Training Begins: Women's Crisis Center. WCC needs new volunteers to work as peer-counselors and to help more women help themselves. To sign up 994-9100 or 761-9475

Introductory Zen Meditation Course: Zen Buddhist Temple 6:30 to 8:30 pm (see 12 Thur)

Israeli Dancing: B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation 7:30 to 10 pm (see 12 Thur)

"On the Verge or the Geography of Yearning": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Three fearless American women embark on a journey to the "last unexplored bit of globe," $8/$6 students & seniors. 663-0681

"Puerto Rico": (LASC) Film Series 8 pm, Rackham Amphitheater. A documentary juxtaposing Puerto Rico's present socio-economic development with a dramatic reenactment of key historical events taken from archival footage. 665-8438

"Holy Cows": The Beat (see 5 Thur)

27 Friday

Friday Noon Forum: Guild House 12 pm, 802 Monroe. Art Vander, M.D., of Physicians for Social Responsibility, speaks about "I'm okay? You're okay? How Would You Feel After a Nuclear Exchange?" Vegetarian soup and sandwiches for $1. 662-5189

Meeting: Native American Student Association 5:30 pm (see 6 Fri)

Grads and Professionals Veggie Shabbat Potluck Dinner: B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation and Jewish Law Students Union 7:30 pm, Law Quad, Lawyer's Club. Join Dr. Mashey Bernstein, lecturer in the U-M English Dept., for an evening of nis original works. Reservations: 769-0500

"On the Verge...": Performance Network 8 pm (see 26 Thur)

Art Ensemble of Chicago: Michigan Theater Serious Fun Series 8 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Jazz legends Lester Bowie, Roscoe Mitchell, Malchi Favors Maghostut, Famoudou Don Moye, and Joseph Jarman. $16.50. 668-8397

"Testament": Guild House 8 pm, 802 Monroe. Video about a suburban American family and what happens to them after a nuclear war, discussion afterwards, refreshments. 662-5189

28 Saturday

Meeting: Dawntreaders 7 pm (see 7 Sat)

"Rebecca": Hill St. Cinema 7:15 pm, 9:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Hitchcock's version of Daphne du Maurier's gothic novel features Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine, $2.50. 769-0500

"On the Verge...": Performance Network 8 pm (see 26 Thur)

29 Sunday

Meditation & Service: Zen Buddhist Temple (see 1 Sun)

Meeting: Ann Arbor Homeless Action Committee (HAC): 6pm (see 8 Sun)

"On the Verge...": Performance Network 6:30 pm (see 26 Thur)

Lesbian-Gay Men's Music: Gay Liberation 8 pm (see 1 Sun)

30 Monday

Meeting: WHE-AC 6 pm (see 9 Mon)

Auditions: Performance Network 7:30 pm, Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. Roles open for two women, four men and several extras (four voices) for "India Song" by Marguerite Duras. 663-0681

Writers Series: Guild House 8 pm, 802 Monroe. Lisa Poneck and David Pollack, of the U-M M.F.A. Creative Writing Program read their short fiction, refreshments. 662-5189

Open House for Lesbians & Gay Men: Integrity 8:45 pm (see 2 Mon)

31 Tuesday

Lesbian-Gay Radio Show 6 pm (see 3 Tue)

Auditions: Performance Network 7:30 pm (see 30 Tues)