Calendar

Calendar

To publicize DECEMBER Calendar events, send formatted listings by November 15 to AGENDA, 202 E. Washington #512. Listings for more than five events must be sent in on Macintosh disc. Send SASE if you want your disc returned.

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. All locations are in Ann Arbor unless otherwise noted.

1 Thursday

"Womanbonding": Arts and Programming all day, thru 9 Fri, Mich. Union Art Lounge. An exploration of bonding relationships between women through art. 764-6498

Contemporary Surroundings Exhibition: Michigan Guild Gallery thru 16 Fri, 118 N. Fourth Ave. Furniture design and artistry from some of the Guild's 1750 national members. 662-ARTS

"Fear No Art": Performance Network thru Dec. 2, 2 to 6 pm and 30-minutes prior to show times, 408 W. Washington. Arts, business and religious leaders respond to controversial text, found images, classical and contemporary art. Visitors may contribute images or comments. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. 662-5545

Meeting: Homeless Action Committee (HAC) 5 pm, 337 S. Ashley. Meet to discuss actions to end homelessness. 936-3076

"Candidates Forum on the Environment: Will the Real Environmentalists Please Step Forward": The Ecology Center & Huron Valley Group of the Sierra Club 7:30 pm, Milan Middle School, 432 S. Platt, Milan. Douglas v. O'Connor & Hancock v. DuRussel. 761-3186

Meeting: Lesbian and Gay Men's Rights Organizing Committee (LaGROC) 7:15 pm, 3100 Mich. Union. 761-2962

"Green Politics and the Future of the Brazilian Rainforest": Huron Valley Greens 7:30 pm, Henderson Rm., Mich. League. With Brazilian Green Party founders Domingoes Fernandes and Maria Thereza Alves. Followed by a reception hosted by Bunyan Bryant. 663-0003

"Psychlops": Intersect Theater 8:30 pm, Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. An intense dance visualization of the genetic future of human physicality, $9/$7 studs. & srs. 663-0681

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $2. 662-8310

2 Friday

14th Annual Cooperative Education and Training Institute: North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO) thru 4 Sun, 9 am opening registration. Mich. Union, 530 S. State. This year's theme is "Tools for Social Change," variable fees. 663-0889

Midwest Conference on Solid Waste: Institute for Local Self-Reliance thru 4 Sun, 10 am registration, Madame Walker Urban Life Center, 617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. Information from experts on solid waste issues and a forum for organizational networking, $25. (202) 232-4108

Disarmament Working Group Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon, ICPJ office, 730 Tappan. In Jan. 118 nations will pledge not to explode or test nuclear weapons. Plan support for the UN Test Ban Agreement. Brown bag. 663-1870

Lesbian Coffeebreak: Common Language Bookstore 4 pm, 214 S. Fourth Ave. Come socialize and network. 763-4186

"In the Traffic of a Targeted City": Peace InSight 6:05 pm, A2 Comm. Access TV, Cable Channel 9. Ballad Theater paints a moving portrait of individuals caring for each other as a means of coping with nuclear holocaust. 769-7422

Grads and Young Professionals Veggie Shabbat Potluck Dinner: Jewish Law Students Union & Jewish Grad Group 7:30 pm, Lawyers' Club, Law Quad. With Yoseph Baynesaghn on the current state of Ethiopian jewry. Reserve 769-0500

"Economic Justice and Rainforest Preservation: Are They Compatible?": Huron Valley Greens 7:30 pm, U-M School of Natural Resources. With Brazilian Green Party founders Domingoes Fernandes and Maria Thereza Alves. 663-0003

Li-Young Lee: U-M Asian American Student Coalition 8 pm, Honigman Aud., 100 Hutchins Hall, U-M Law School. Poetry reading. Reception to follow. Part of "Words of a Thousand Dreams" Asian Writers Series in celebration of Asian American Awareness Month. 996-5950

Gil Scott-Heron: Prism Productions 8 & 11 pm, Alvin's, 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit, $10 advance. 665-4755

"Psychlops": Intersect Theater 8:30 pm (see 1 Thur)

Gay Men"s Coffee House: "Brothers" 9 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 763-4186

Oasis: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310

Pulnoc, No Man, Azalia Snail: No Bull Productions 10 pm, Club Heidelberg, 215 N. Main. Three highly lauded and infamous rock groups (one from Czechoslovakia) explore the sonic territory where avant-garde meets art-punk, $8. 994-3562

Dance Jam: People Dancing 10 pm, People Dancing Studio, 111 Third St. An alternative to the bar scene for people ho love to dance. Highly varied recorded dance music. Occasional live percussion. Feel free to bring own music and acoustic instruments. Smoke- and alcohol- free. Children welcome, $2. 665-7911

3 Saturday

Poetry Workshop: U-M Asian American Student Coalition 1 pm, Room 126, East Quad. With Li-Young Lee. 996-5950

Mass Meeting: Huron Valley Greens and U-M Greens 4pm, U-M School of Natural Resources. Green politics orientation. 663-0003

"Koyaanisqatsi/Live!": Michigan Theater 8 pm, 603 E. Liberty. Philip Glass Ensemble accompanies the film, $18.50/$16.50 members. 668-8397

"Psychlops": Intersect Theater 8:30 pm (see 1 Thur)

Oasis: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310

4 Sunday

Third World Handcrafts Sale: SERRV Self-Help Handcrafts 10 am to 12:30 pm, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. SERRV sells artisan-made crafts, making sure that producers receive an equitable price for their work. 663-0362

Fred Penner and the Cat's Meow Band: Michigan Theater 1:30 pm, 603 E. Liberty. "The coolest kid's star in the business," $8.50/$6.50 members. 668-8397

Poetry Reading: U-M Asian American Student Coalition 2 pm, 100 Hutchins Hall, U-M Law School. With Meena Alexander. Reception to follow. 996-5950

Demo Days: Veterans Arena 2:15 pm, 2150 Jackson Rd. Skating demonstration in which patrons are invited to stay on the ice. 761-7240

Puppy and Dog Training & Care Clinic: Humane Society of Huron Valley 3:30 pm, Ann Arbor Dog Training Club, 1575 East N. Territorial Rd. Breeding, grooming, training and health seminar with question and answer period, $2 don./under 12 free. 662-5545

Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. "To Run or Not to Run: Should the Local Greens Run for Office?" Brazilian Green Party founders Domingoes Fernandes and Maria Thereza Alves will attend. 663-0003

Poetry Workshop: U-M Asian American Student Coalition 7 pm, room 126, E. Quad. With Meena Alexander. 996-5950

"Psychlops": Intersect Theater 6:30 pm (see 1 Thur)

"Greed": U-M Film & Video Studies 7 pm, Michigan Theatre, 608 E. Liberty. Von Stroheim's silent adaptation of "McTeague." With live organ. 764-0147

Meeting: Ypsilanti Gay Male/Lesbian AA 7:30 pm, First Congregational Church, 118 N. Adams, downstairs. Lighted parking, non-smoking area available. 484-0456

Meeting: Ypsilanti Gay Male/Lesbian Alanon 7:30 pm, First Congregational Church, 118 N. Adams, upstairs. Lighted parking, non-smoking area available. 484-0456

Harvey Reed and Friends Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley. 662-8310

5 Monday

"The Economic Aspects of the Arab-Israeli Conflict": U-M Office of Ethics & Religion noon, International Center. Brown bag lunch with Joel Bainerman. 769-0500

Lunch with a Poet: U-M Asian American Student Coalition noon, Welker room, Mich. Union. Brown bag with Meena Alexander. 996-5950

"Middle East Perspectives" 6:30 pm, 88.3 FM, WCBN. News and commentary on popular struggles for social change throughout the Middle East. 763-3501

Meeting: Environmental Action U-M (formerly Earth Day 1990) 7 pm, first floor, School of Natural Resources Dana Building. Work towards change on behalf of the environment through education and action across campus and in the community. 761-8801

Living Colour: Prism Productions 7 pm, Latin Quarter, 3067 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit, $17.50 advance. 665-4755

"The Economic Dimensions of Soviet Jewish Immigration to Israel": Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. With Joel Bainerman, an economics journalist and commentator for The Jerusalem Post. 769-0500

Poetry Reading: U-M Asian American Student Coalition 8:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Students will read rom their own works. 996-5950

Open House for Lesbians & Gay Men: Gay Liberation 8:45 pm, Canterbury House, 218 N. Division. 763-4186

The Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310

6 Tuesday

Election Day Vote from 7 am to 8 pm.

"Closets are for Clothes": Lesbian/Gay Radio Collective 6 pm, 88.3 FM, WCBN. Call-in talk show. 763-3501

Volunteer Orientation: Washtenaw CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) 7 pm, Washtenaw Juvenile Center, 2270 Platt. Adult volunteers learn how to supervise visits and give progress reports on children in foster care whose parents have been referred to Juvenile Court for alleged neglect/abuse. 971-2995

"Roots of the Gulf Crisis": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, A2 Comm. Access TV, Cable Channel 9. Richard Cleaver of American Friends Service Committee shows how understanding the roots of the crisis helps point the way to a solution. 769-7422

"Their Chance to Speak: U.S. Political Prisoners": Solidarity 7:30 pm, Mich. League. Herman and Betty Liveright, who interviewed dozens of U.S. political prisoners, will relate what these prisoners told them. 662-1041

Supportive Social Meeting: Bisexual Women's Group 7:15 pm, 715 E. Kingsley (group will walk to another home from there). Newly formed collective. Diversity of experience and heritage sought. Focus on social, political, spiritual empowerment needs of bisexual women. Ellen 998-1163

Paul Keller Trio Plus: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $2. 662-8310

7 Wednesday

"Womyn's Rites & Rhythms" 6 pm, 88.3 FM, WCBN. Weekly public affairs show focusing on womyn's issues. 763-3501

"Homosexuality and the Bible": Huron Valley Community Church 7:30 pm. Workshop by Dale B. For location 665-1217

Grace Paley: Hillel 7:30 pm, Irwin Green Aud., 1429 Hill. Paley is an award-winning author and anti-war/feminist activist, $8/$5 studs. 769-0500

Nine-Ball Tournament: U-M Arts & Programming 7:30 pm, Billiards and Games Room, 2nd floor, Mich Union, $6. 763-5786

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee (LASC) 8 pm, ask for rm. # at front desk, Mich. Union. 665-8438

International Folkdancing: U-M Folkdance Club 7:30 pm, Anderson Rm., Mich. Union. One hour of instruction, then two hours of open requests. No partner or experience necessary. 663-3885

"Unetsu": Michigan Theater 8 pm, 603 E. Liberty. With Japanese Butoh dance troupe, Sankai Juku, $18.50/$16.50 members. 668-8397

Meeting: LASC 8 pm (see 3 Wed)

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $2. 662-8310

8 Thursday

Meeting: Homeless Action Committee (HAC) 5 pm (see 1 Thur)

Nicaragua's Fr. Miguel D'Escoto: Maryknoll Priest and Former Foreign Minister: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice and LASC 7:30 pm, St. Mary's Student Ctr, Lower Chapel, 331 Thompson. Fr. D'Escoto, a leading member of the intellectual and professional supporters of the Sandinista revolution which overthrew 40 years of brutal Somoza dictatorship, will describe current reality under the Chamorro government. 663-1870

Meeting: LaGROC 7:15 pm (see 1 Thur)

"Unetsu": Michigan Theater 8 pm (see 7 Wed)

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $2. 662-8310

9 Friday

“Our Future is in United Struggle: Fourth National Convention Young Communist League”: Rutgers University Org. for Marxist Studies thru 11 Sun, 5 pm opening art exhibition, Voorhees Hall, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Panel discussions, music, sports, and more. (212) 741-2016

“Roots of the Gulf Crisis”: Guild House 6:05 pm (see 6 Tue)

Shabbat Potluck: New Jewish Agenda 6:30 pm, 1208 Roosevelt. With Jewish writer and NJA member Marc Ellis. Ellis’ books confront the ways in which “Holocaust Theology” traps Jewish thinking and facilitates avoidance of the implications of Israeli state power. Bring a vegie dish to pass. Public welcome. 663-7933

Skinny Puppy: Prism Productions 7 pm, Latin Quarter, 3067 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit, $17.50 advance. With Babes in Toyland. All Ages. 665-4755

“Hope for our Planet: The Search for Common Security”: Beyond War 8 pm, Campus Events Bldg., Washtenaw Community College. Speaker Sister Miriam Therese MacGillis is nationally recognized for her ability to describe the exciting new context in which humans must view their relationship to each other and to the earth in order to sustain life, $5 door/$3 advance. 995-2951

Johnny O’Neal Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310