Calendar
CALENDAR Februry 1992 - AGENDA
Events are free unless otherwise noted!
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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 Saturday
"Comedy and the Artist's Eye": U-M Museum of Art thru 15 March, Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm, Works on Paper Gallery, 525 S. State. 764-0395
Support Group for People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 1-3 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD)
Meeting: Sober Sisters, An AA Group Tor Lesbians & Bisexual Women 7 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 214 S. Fourth Ave. 663-0036
Tony Hillerman: B'nai B'rith Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill, $8/$5. 769-0500
"Mazowsze" - Folk Company of Poland: University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. Native folklore, dance, costume, and song, $10-$20. 764-2538
Barry Crimmins: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. This Lenny Bruce-like political and social satirist last appeared in Ann Arbor with Billy Bragg in a benefit for AGENDA, $8.75/$5 students. 761-1451
"Gone": Theater Oobleck 8 pm, Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. Back from Chicago, the original Street Light Theatre of Ann Arbor performs the story of four meanspirited inhabitants of a sadistic province and their escape to a subatomic world populated by a dysfunctional family of kleptomaniacs, $5 (free if you're broke). 663-0581
Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm, 802 Monroe. For adults interested in playing hand percussion and learning rhythms. 662-5189
Paul Vornhagen: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310
2 Sunday
Cary Kocher/Peter Klaver: Bird of Paradise 11 am-2 pm, 207 S. Ashley. 662-8310
The Little Prince: Michigan Theater' s Not Just for Kids Series 1:30 pm, 603 E. Liberty. Saint-Exupery's classic tale reflects on what really matters, $8.50/$6.50 mems. 668-8397
"Special Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians": Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm services, 3 pm social hour, Glacier Way United Methodist Church, 1001 Green Rd. 741-1174
Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2 pm, lobby, 525 S. State. Hour-long tour of Picasso and Gris works. 764-0395
Homegrown Women's Music Series: The Ark 2 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main, $5. Performer TBA. 761-1451
Meeting: Dawntreaders 3 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 662-5189
Meeting: Lesbians of Color Collective 3 pm. For location, 434-8783
"Mazowsze" - Folk Company of Poland: University Musical Society 3 pm (see 1 Sat)
Swim Practice: A2QUA (Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics) 5 pm, Central Campus Recreation Bldg., 401 Washtenaw Place. Call for guest pass. 665-8063
Weekly Run for Lesbians, Gays, & Bisexuals: Ann Arbor Front Runners 5 pm, entrance to Gallup Park, Fuller Rd across from Huron High School. 484-1287
Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 662-5189
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs, First Congregational Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsilanti. 484-0456
Paul Finkbeiner Jazz Jam: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. 662-8310
3 Monday
Women's Book Group: Guild House noon, 802 Monroe. Call for the week's readings. 662-5189
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7-9 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD)
"Madres de la Plaza de Mayo" & "Dance of Hope": LASC Latin American Film Series 7 pm, Rackham Amphitheater (4th floor). "Madres" is the story of the mothers, wives and daughters of the "disappeared" who dared to organize protests against Argentina's military junta. "Dance of Hope" examines key issues of social policy and human rights in Chilé thru portraits of eight women. 665-8438
Self-Help Group: Recovery, Inc. 7:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. Recovery meets weekly to help members overecome nervous symptoms and fears. 769-1457
Doug Engebretsen & Ken Cormier: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. 662-5189
Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm, 218 N. Division 665-0606
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Big band jazz, $3. 662-8310
4 Tuesday
ArtBreak: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State. 20-minute tour of Paul Klee works. 764-0395
Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 5:30-7 pm, 2568 Packard Road. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)
"Closets are for Clothes": WCBN-FM 6 pm, 88.3 FM. News, announcements, interviews & commentary for the Lesbian, Gay & Bi communities. 763-3500
Women & Body Image: Therapy Center of Ann Arbor & Center for Eating Disorders 6:30-8:30 pm, 408 N. First St. For women healing from eatings disorders, illness, or emotional trauma, $25. 761-1514
Meeting: EMU Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Student Association 7-8 pm, Tower Rm, McKenny Union, 2nd floor, Ypsilanti. 487-3541
Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm, 3200 Mich. Union. 665-3706
Support/Discussion Group: Identity 8 pm, Tower Rm, McKenny Union, 2nd floor, Ypsilanti. For lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexual people and other people who are uncertain of their sexual orientation. 487-3541
Bob Gibson: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. One of folk music's most charismatic presences, $12.50. 761-1451
Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310
5 Wednesday
Self-Help Group: Recovery, Inc. 9:30 am, Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Recovery meets weekly to help members overecome nervous symptoms and fears. 665-0995
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art noon, AV room, 525 S. State. "Picasso is 90." 747-0521
Weekly Run for Lesbians, Gays, & Bisexual: Ann Arbor Front Runners 5 pm (see 2 Sun)
Dinner with Poet David Sosnowski/Beans and Rice: Guild House 6 pm, 802 Monroe. Food and conversation, $3/$1 kids. 662-5189
Massage Class: Common Language Bookstore 6 pm, 214 S. Fourth Ave. David Rosenberg, member American Massage Therapy Association conducts course. Wear loose comfortable clothing, $5 per class. 663-0036
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexuals, & Gay Mens Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm, St. Andrew's Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 996-1532
Tom Harkin Campaign Benefit: The Blind Pig 8 pm-midnight, 208 S. First. Local entertainers Frank Alison and the Odd Sox, O.J. Anderson, Elise Bryant and The Urbations will perform to benefit Senator Torn Harkin's '92 Presidential campaign, $25/$15 students & fixed income. 998-0142
Angelique Williams: Café Cadré 8 pm (open mike), 8:30 pm (feature poet), 1011 Broadway. With U-M creative writing student Williams. Jason McGee will sing and play acoustic guitar in a semi-collaborative program with Williams, $2. 741-8472
Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. You and your instruments are invited to sign up at 7:30 pm for a short set on the Ark stage, $2.75/$1 .75 mems, students & srs. 761-1451
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm, Mich. Union. Ask for room # at information desk. 665-8438
Meeting for U-M Lesbians, Bisexuals, & Gay Men: East Quad/RC Social Group 9 pm, 701 E. University. 764-1673
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310
6 Thursday
Big Sale: Kiwanis Club 9 am-6 pm, Kiwanis Activities Center, Washington at First St. Reusable furniture, appliances, coats, books, games, toys, etc. All proceeds used for community service projects. 665-0450
ArtTalk: U-M Museum of Art noon to 1 pm, AV room, 525 S. State, "Monet and Impressionism." 764-0395
Meeting: U-M Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Law Students Association 5 pm, 721 S. State, third floor. 998-6136
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Help expose myths about homelessness and confront businesses and politicians who contribute to existing poverty and homelessness. 996-1788
Meeting: Gays & Lesbians Older & Wiser (GLOW) & Turner Clinic Learning Programs 7 pm, Turner Geriatrie Services, 1010 Wall. 763-6631
Meeting: Amnesty International U-M, 7 pm, B-137 Mod. Lang. Bldg. 662-6282
"A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China": The Connoisseurs Club of the Friends of the U-M Museum of Art 7-10 pm, 525 S. State. Film by David Hockney on the differences between Eastern and Western art and a lectura with Marshall Wu on the Museum's Chinese Scroll collection, $7/$5 members. 747-0264
"Obstacles & Opportunities: Promoting Social Change in Israel": New Israel Fund 7:30 pm, Beth Israel Congregation, 2000 Washtenaw. Sari Revkin will discuss work to promote civil and human rights, pluralism and tolerance, Jewish-Arab coexistence, women's rights and community development in Israel. 769-5680
Meeting: ACT-UP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm, Mich Union. 665-1797
O.J. Anderson: Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. See O.J's Folk Rap, Elvis Presley Imitators Workshop (and competition), the true story of Chicken Licken and more, $9/$7 students & srs. 663-0681
Al & Emily Cantrell: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. The Cantrells accompany themselves on guitar, fiddle and mandolín on "new sage, bear grass, unsquare dance, swang" songs, $8.75/$7.75 members, students & srs. 761-1451
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
7 Friday
Big Sale: Kiwanis Club 9 am-6 pm (see 6 Thu)
"New Forms of the American Right Wing In the U.S. and Abroad": Guild House Friday Forum noon, 802 Monroe. Russ Bellant, author of "Old Nazis, the Right Wing and the Republican Party" will be discussing the role the right wing has and will have in Eastern Europe. Optional lunch $1. 662-5189
Southgoing Zak: PJ's Used Records and CDs 4-5 pm, 617-B Packard Rd. First of a series of accoustic in-store performances by area musicians. 663-3441
Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm, Dominick's, 812 Monroe. 763-4186
George Mallory/Gene Jones Quartet: Bird of Paradise 5:30-9 pm, 207 S. Ashley. 662-8310
Winter Evening at Cobblestone Farm: Dept. of Parks & Rec. 6-8 pm, 2781 Packard Rd. Goodies, games, storytelling and more, $1.50/$1 youth & srs. 994-2928
Lesbian & Bisexual Womyn's Potluck: Common Language Bookstore & Lesbian Programs Office 6-8 pm, 214 S. Fourth Ave. Bring a dish (no cooking facilities). 663-0036
Moonlight Serenade: Dept. of Parks & Rec. 6-9 pm, Ski Center, 3465 Huron River Dr. Cross-country ski under the stars on specially groomed and lit trails (ski rentals are $6/$3.75 youth & srs), $2.50. 971-6840
"Peace for Jerusalem-Healing for Gaza": Palestine Aid Society & Others 7:30 pm, Vandenberg Rm., Michigan League. Samir Kafity, Bishop of Jerusalem and President Bishop of the Anglican Churches in the Middle East will share his experiences and hopes for the area. 741-1113
Mack Pool Luau: Dept. of Parks & Rec. 7:30-9 pm, Mack Pool, 715 Brooks. Swimming, games and prizes, $2.50/$1.50 youth & srs. 994-2928
Grad and Young Professionals Veggie Potluck Dinner: Jewish Law Students Union 7:30 pm, Law Club. Featuring Jeff Zaslow, the man who replaced Ann Landers. Reserve 769-0500
"Maurice": Common Vision Committee of First Unitarian Universalist Church 7:30 pm, 1917 Washtenaw. Video of the classic E.M. Forster novel about the lives of two homosexual lovers in Edwardian England. 665-6158
Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm, St. Andrew's Episcopal, 306 N. Division. Alanon, 996-1532
Music Night: Canterbury House 8 pm, 218 N. Division. An evening of conversation, and refreshment, with folk and blues performed by local musicians. Featuring Corey Dolgon and the Dharma Hogs, Matt Price, and Matt Martin. 665-0606
The RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 637-12 S. Main. Continuing to be Ann Arbor's favorite bluegrass band since 1969 when they were U-M students, the RFD Boys are among the best bluegrass bands today, $8.75/$7.75 members, students & srs. 761-1451
O.J. Anderson: Performance Network 8 pm (see 6 Thu)
Classic Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. With Ron Brooks, George Benson, Kenny Cox and George Davidson, $5. 662-8310
Dance Jam: People Dancing 10 pm, People Dancing Studio, 111 Third St. Varied recorded dance music. Smoke- and alcohol- free. Children welcome, $2. 665-7911
8 Saturday
Big Sale: Kiwanis Club 9 am-1 pm (see 6 Thu)
"The Pear: French Graphic Arts in the Golden Age of Caricature": U-M Museum of Art thru 22 March, Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm, West Gallery, 525 S. State. 764-0395
O.J. Anderson Kids Show: Performance Network 2 pm, $6 (see 6 Thu)
Burrhrfest: Dept. of Parks & Rec. 2:30-4:30 pm, Buhr Outdoor Ice Arena, 2751 Packard. Skating, a bonfire, s'mores, an ice cream eating contest and the little ones can take a spin around the ice on their Big Wheels, $2.25 adults/$1 .75 youths & srs. 971-3228
Support Group for People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 5:30 pm (see 1 Sat)
Social Group: Lesbiana Over 30 6 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 214 S. Fourth Ave. 663-0036
Meeting: Sober Sisters 7 pm (see 1 Sat)
David Grossman: B'nai B'rith Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill, $8/$5. 769-0500
BB King: State Theater 7:30 pm, 404 S. Burdick, Kalamazoo. Come see the seminal mind blower who has influenced every major rock guitarist from Hendrix to Slash, $18.50. Reserve 761-1451
"Basic Witchcraft": Gaia 7:30 pm, Intercooperative Council Education Center, 1522 Hill. Hour-long instructional video presents spells, charms and potions. 665-3522
Flamenco Ole: U-M Major Events 8 pm, at The Ark, 637-1/2 S. Main. Acclaimed dancers Julia Lopez and Jorge Navarro join guitarist Carlos Rubio, call for price. 763-TKTS
Soviet Philharmonic Orchestra: University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. An all-Russian program including Rimsky-Korsakov's "Russian Easter Overture,"$18-$45. 764-2538
Pixies: Michigan Theater 8 pm, 603 E. Liberty. Drawing from hardcore, Caribbean and surf instrumentals, the Pixies create a thick, throbbing sediment of sound on which to spread the vocals of Black Francis and bassist Kim Deal, $18.50. Reserve 761-1451
"Charles Philipon and the Language of French Caricature, 1789-1935": U-M Museum of Art 8 pm, Angell Hall, Aud. B. Lecture and reception. 764 0395
Valentine Skate: Dept. of Parks & Rec. 8-10 pm, Veteran's Indoor Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson Rd, $3.75/$3 youth & srs. 761-7240
O.J. Anderson: Performance Network 8 pm (see 6 Thu)
Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm (see 1 Sat)
Classic Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 7 Fri)
9 Sunday
Frosty 5 K Run: Dept. of Parks & Rec. 10 am, Huron Hills Ski Center, 3465 Huron River Dr. No times, top 3 finishers will win prizes. Spikes recommended. Fee includes fruit, hot drinks & bagels, $3-$5. 971-6840
EOP Facilitator's In-Service: Lesbian-Gay Male Programs Office 11 am, 3100 Mich. Union. 763-4186
Cary Kocher/Peter Klaver: Bird of Paradise 11 am, 207 S. Ashley. 662-8310
Song Sisters Children's Concert Benefit for First United Methodist Nursery School: The Ark 1 & 3 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main, $5. 665-8897
Winter Fun Day: Dept. of Parks & Rec. 1-3 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Indoor & outdoor games for the whole family, $1 . 662-7802
Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2 pm (see 2 Sun)
"Special Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians": Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 2 Sun)
Charles Rosen: University Musical Society 4 pm, Rackham Aud. This internationally recognized pianist makes his Musical Society debut, $8/$16. 764-2538
Swim Practice: A2QUA (Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics) 5 pm (see 2 Sun)
Weekly Run for Lesbians, Gays & Bisexuals: Ann Arbor Front Runners 5 pm (see 2 Sun)
"I Live for Art": University Musical Society 7 pm, Rackham Amphitheatre. Pre-concert documentary highlighting the great Toscas of this century. 764-2538
Public Meeting on Homelessness: Homeless Action Committee, A2 City Council & others 7:30 pm, City Council Chambers, City Hall. Discuss the future of the Downtown Club and other options for permanent low-income housing. 930-0601
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, 6 Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 2 Sun)
Kitty Donohoe: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Donohoe is famous for her "rich, flexible, soaring, haunting" voice, $8.25/$7.25 mems, students, srs. 761-1451
Paul Finkbeiner Jazz Jam: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Sun)
10 Monday
"100 Children Waiting for a Train": LASC Latin American Film Series 7 pm, Rackham Amphitheater (4th floor). Ignacio Aguero's poetic comment on life in Chilé told through the experiences of a small group of children. 665-8438
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7 pm (see 3 Mon)
Self-Help Group: Recovery, Inc. 7:30 pm (see 3 Mon)
"The Arts in a Market Economy": Performance Network & The U-M Dept. of Theatre and Drama 8 pm, Trueblood Theatre, 105 S. State. Business and economics professionals discuss the theory and reality behind arts subsidies. 663-0696
Rachel McKee and Laura Kasischke: Guild House Writers Series 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. 662-5189
Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 3 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Mon)
11 Tuesday
ArtBreak: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 20 minute tour of Picasso and Gris works. 764-0395
Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 5:30 pm (see 4 Tue)
"Closets are for Clothes": WCBN88.3 FM 6 pm (see 4 Tue)
Meeting: EMU Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Student Association 7 pm (see 4 Tue)
HIV/AIDS Ecumenical Prayer Service of Healing: Lord of Light Lutheran Church 7:30 pm, 801 S. Forest. For all individuals, families, friends, & caregivers affected by HIV/AIDS. 668-7622
Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 4 Tue)
Meeting: Washtenaw Citizen s for Animal Rights 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 665-2480
Support/Discussion Group: Identity 8 pm (see 4 Tue)
Filé: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Filé plays traditional Cajun two-steps to rock and roll. Get ready to dance all night!, $10.75/$9.75 mems, students, srs. 761-1451
Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Tue)
12 Wednesday
Self-Help Group: Recovery, Inc. 9:30 am (see 5 Wed)
ArtVideo:U-M Museum of Art noon, "Twentieth Century Art at the Metropolitan" (see 5 Wed)
Weekly Run for Lesbians, Gays, & Bisexuals: Ann Arbor Front Runners 5 pm (see 2 Sun)
Massage Class: Common Language Bookstore 6 pm (see 5 Wed)
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm (see 5 Wed)
Dream Workshop: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm. Call for location. Discussion of personal dream symbolism. 665-3522
Sharon Smith Knight: Café Cadré 8 pm (open mike), 8:30 pm (feature poet), 1011 Broadway. Come hear this Detroit poet read from her recent book, "Wine Sip and Other Delicious Poems," $2. 741-8472
"Tosca": University Musical Society 8 pm, Power Center. The New York City National Opera Company will perform Puccini's "Tosca," a dramatic opera set against the political climate of Napoleon Bonaparte's conquest of Italy, $20-$40. 764-2538
Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians: Royal Oak Music Theater 8 pm, 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak, $18.50. Reserve 761-1451
Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm (see 5 Wed)
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 5 Wed)
Meeting for U-M Lesbians, Bisexuals, & Gay Men: East Quad/RC Social Group 9 pm (see 5 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
13 Thursday
ArtTalk: U-M Museum of Art noon, "American Landscape" (see 6 Thu)
Meeting: U-M Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Law Students Association 5 pm (see 6 Thu)
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 6 Thu) "
Is There a Place in the Gay Community?": Jewish Lesbian, Bisexual and Gay Collective 7 pm, 1429 Hill. 769-0500
Cerebral Palsy Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7-9 pm, 2568 Packard Road. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD)
Meeting: Amnesty International U-M 7 pm (see 6 Thu)
Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Youth Support Group: Ozone House 7:30 pm, 608 N. Main. Confidential support group for Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual teens 20 or younger and for teens that are questioning their sexual orientation. Paul 662-2222
"Oya: The Whirling Edge": Girlfrenzy 7:30 pm, Intercooperative Council Education Center, 1522 Hill. Part of a series of demonstrations of traditional African religious figures by Nisi Shawl of Dawn Treader Book Shop. 665-2270
Meeting: Journey Women 7:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Women's spirituality group. 662-5189
Meeting: ACT-UP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 6 Thu)
Len Wallace: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Canadian singer, accordianist Wallace plays traditional folk of many countries as well as topical music reflecting his own politica] activism, $8.75/$7.75 mems, students, srs. 761-1451
"The Invisible Elephant": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. A work by Diversability Theatre, based on the idea of having a disability as being like owning an elephant and having to get it through doors and busy shopping centers, $6/$5 students, srs and groups of 10 or more. 663-0681
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
14 Friday
"Susan B. Anthony: Her Relevance for Today": Friday Forum Guild House noon, 802 Monroe. Speaker TBA. Optional lunch $1. Reception in Anthony's honor from 4-6 pm. 662-5189
Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm (see 7 Fri)
Fourth Annual Valentine's Dinner Dance: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 5:30 pm (reception with cash bar) & 7 pm-midnight (dinner and dancing), Holiday Inn West, 2900 Jackson Road. A romantic evening of fine dining and dancing with contemporary and classic rock band, The Late Show. Reserve a box of candy, boutonniere and/or corsage for yourself or your sweetheart! Dinner & Dance $15/person. Dance only $5/person. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD)
George Mallory/Gene Jones Quartet: Bird of Paradise 5:30 pm (see 7 Fri)
Walt Whitman Coffee House for Gay & Bisexual Men: Common Language Bookstore 7 pm, 214 S. 4th Ave. Donation appreciated. 971-5411
Ken King: Friday Forum Guild House 7:30 pm, 802 Monroe. King will perform songs from his recent cassette, "Moonlight Bright as Day." Donations accepted. 662-5189
Meetings: Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 7 Fri)
Valentine's Day with Maura O'Connell: The Ark 7:30 & 10 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. O'Connell joumeys "the landscape of the heart, singing of love gone right and wrong on scales both intimate and grand," $12.50. 761-1451
"The Invisible Elephant": Performance Network 8 pm (see 13 Thu)
"Tosca": Unlversity Musical Society 8 pm (see 12 Wed)
Chamber Concert: U-M Museum of Art 8 pm, 525 S. State. With Misha Amory on viola and Thomas Sauer on piano, $10/$5 students with ID. 747-0521
Ron Brooks Trio with Eddie Russ: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310
15 Saturday
Support Group for People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7 pm (see 1 Sat)
Meeting: Sober Sisters 7 pm (see 1 Sat)
"Elmo's Cabaret": Elmo's 7:30 pm, People Dancing Studio, 111 Third St. (at Huron). Refreshments at 7:30 followed at 8 pm by two 45-minute sets of live entertainment featuring Rick Sperling, Dwight Peterson, Monique Gigi, and others. No smoking, no alcohol, $4/adults, children free. Part of the proceeds will benefit AGENDA. 994-9898
Winter Charity Ball: Xanadu Foundation 8 pm, Sheraton Inn Ballroom. Benefit party for Peace Neighborhood Center. Dance band, hors d'oeuvres, and party games; black tie optional with cash bar; $25/$35 at door. 426-3038
Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm (see 1 Sat)
John Gorka: The Ark & WAMX 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Rolling Stone calls Gorka the "pre-eminent male singer songwriter ... of the New Folk Movement" with opening band, The Story, $10.75. 761-1451
Musical Valentine Concert: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra 8 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Performance, highlighting pianist Barbara Nissman, will feature pieces by Prokofiev and Beethoven, $12/$15/$18. 668-8397
"Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory": Hill St. Cinema 8 & 10 pm, 1429 Hill, $3. 769-0500
"Tosca": University Musical Society 8 pm (see 12 Wed)
"The Invisible Elephant": Performance Network 8 pm (see 13 Thu)
Ron Brooks Trio with Eddie Russ: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 14 Fri)
16 Sunday
Cary KocherPeter Klaver: Bird of Paradise 11 am (see 2 Sun)
"Planning Your Organic Garden": Organlc Growers of Michigan 2-4 pm, Washtenaw County Service Center. A panel of local organic growers will share nformation about buying seeds and plants, starting seeds indoors, preparing soil, and pest control. 663-4968
"Homeopathy for the Childbearing Year": Castle Remedies 2-5 pm, The Parkway Center, 2345 S. Huron Parkway. A workshop (also 23 Sun & March 1), discussing use of homeopathie remedies during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum, for both mom and baby, $60. 668-0016
Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2 pm (see 2 Sun)
"Special Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians": Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 2 Sun)
Heather Bishop Children's Concert: The Ark 2:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Singer/songwriter Bishop appears on the Fred Penner children's TV show and just released the album, "A Duck in New York City," $5. 761-1451
Women's Poetry Reading: Common Language Bookstore 3 pm, 214 S. Fourth Ave. Featured reader will be Ellen Shanna followed by open mike for women. 663-0036
Meeting: Dawntreaders 3 pm (see 2 Sun)
Meeting: Lesbians of Color Collective 3 pm (see 2 Sun)
Swim Practice: A2QUA (Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics) 5 pm (see 2 Sun)
Weekly Run for Lesbians, Gays & Bisexuals: Ann Arbor Front Runners 5 pm (see 2 Sun)
Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6 pm (see 2 Sun)
"The Invisible Elephant": Performance Network 6:30 pm (see 13 Thu)
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 2 Sun)
Heather Bishop: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Singer/songwriter Bishop's songs are sometimes sassy and sultry, sometimes sad and haunting, $10/$9 mems, students &srs. 761-1451
Paul Vornhagen: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Sat)
17 Monday
Women's Book Group: Guild House noon (see 3 Mon)
"Courage of the People - Corage del Pueblo": LASC Latin American Film Series 7 pm, Rackham Amphitheater, 4th floor. Jorge Sanjines' dramatic recreation of the 1967 "Massacre of the Night of San Juan" when the Bolivian military launched a surprise night attack on striking tin miners and their families. 665-8438
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7 pm (see 3 Mon)
Self-Help Group: Recovery, Inc. 7:30 pm (see 3 Mon)
"Art and Politics in Michigan ": Performance Network & The U-M Dept. of Theatre and Drama 8 pm, Trueblood Theatre, 105 S. State. Policy makers discuss history, current changes and implications of those changes for public funding for the arts. 663-0696
Lorenzo Bug: Guild House Writers Series 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. 662-5189
Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 3 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Mon)
18 Tuesday
ArtBreaK: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm (see 11 Tue)
Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 5:30 pm (see 4 Tue)
"Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 4 Tue)
Meeting: EMU Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Student Association 7 pm (see 4 Tue)
"A New Political Party?": National Organization for Women 7:30 pm, Ann Arbor Public Library, lower-level multi-purpose room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Senator Lana Pollack will discuss the ramifications of the creation of another political party. 995-5494
Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 4 Tue)
Self-Help Group: Recovery, Inc. 8 pm (see 3 Mon)
Borodin String Quartet: University Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud. Moscow's premier ensemble has been cited as the best interpreter of the cycle of Shostakovich's quartets, $18-$29 764-2538
The Story: Schoolkids Records Free Concert Series & WAMX 8 pm, The Ark, 637-1/2 S. Main. Jonatha Brook and Jennifer Kimbal harmonize on wicked satire and pop tunes to soulful ballads. 761-1451
Support/Discussion Group: Identity 8 pm (see 4 Tue)
Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Tue)
19 Wednesday
Self-Help Group: Recovery, Inc. 9:30 am (see 5 Wed)
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art noon, "New Ways of Seeing: Picasso, Braque and the Cubist Revolution ." (see 5 Wed)
Weekly Run for Lesbians, Gays & Bisexuals: Ann Arbor Front Runners 5 pm (see 2 Sun)
Massage Class: Common Language Bookstore 6 pm (see 5 Wed)
Dinner wlth Poet Josie Kerns/Beans and Rice: Guild House 6 pm (see 5 Wed)
"The Folk Roots of Kodo Drumming": University Musical Society 7 pm, Rackham Amphitheatre. With U-M Prof. of Music, William Malm. 764-2538
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm (see 5 Wed)
Tuomani Diabate: The Ark 7:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. African kora musician, Diabate plays West African music influenced by jazz, classical, rock and ethnic musics, $10.75/$9.75 mems, students, srs. 761-1451
Trinidad Sanchez and Coloria House: Café Cadré 8 pm (open mike), 8:30 pm (featured poets), 1011 Broadway. Sanchez is a poet through whom "an integration of barrio rhythms and street orality finds identity and culture." Wayne State Associate Prof. of Humanities, House is inspired by Sonya Sanchez, Jayne Cortez and Dudley Randall, $2. 741-8472
Kodo - Japanese Drummers: University Musical Society 8 pm, Power Center. Kodo creates it's own vital sound based on the traditional Japanese drum "taiko," $16-$24. 764-2538
"Judging by ApPEARances - What's So Funny?": U-M Museum of Art 8 pm, William Clements Library. Lecture by Prof. of History, Raymond Grew, (with reception). 764-0395
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 5 Wed)
Meeting for U-M Lesbians, Bisexuals, & Gay Men: East Quad/RC Social Group 9 pm (see 5 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
20 Thursday
ArtTalk: U-M Museum of Art noon, "Van Gogh" (see 6 Thu)
bell hooks: Women's Studies Program 4 pm, Dennison Physics & Astronomy Bldg., Rm. 170. Lecture by the author of "Yearning: race, gender and cultural politics." 763-2047
Meeting: U-M Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Law Students Association 5 pm (see 6 Thu)
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 6 Thu)
Kodo - Japanese Drummers: University Musical Society 7 pm (see 19 Wed)
Meeting: Amnesty International U-M 7 pm (see 6 Thu)
Meeting: ACT-UP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 6 Thu)
Pete Morton: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. A Folkroots Readers Poll named Morton "Most Promising New Artist," $8.75/$7.75 mems, students, srs. 761-1451
"Four Quartets": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. A work by "consummate risk-takers" the Intersect Theater Dance Co., is a play on the words of the poem by T.S. Elliot, $9/$7 students & srs. 663-0681
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
21 Friday
Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm (see 7 Fri)
George Mallory/Gene Jones Quartet: Bird of Paradise 5:30 pm (see 7 Fri)
Meetings: Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 7 Fri)
Fifth Annual Storytelling Weekend: The Ark thru 23 Sun, 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. This highly popular fixture of the Ark season begins with Patrick Ball, Gayle Ross and LaRon Williams, $12.25. 761-1451
"Four Quartets": Performance Network 8 pm (see 20 Thu)
Oasis: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. With Stephanie and Cliff Monear, $5. 662-8310
Dance Jam: People Dancing 10 pm (see 7 Fri)
22 Saturday
Support Group for People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 5:30 pm (see 1 Sat)
Meeting: Sober Sisters 7 pm (see 1 Sat)
Fifth Annual Storytelling Weekend: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. This highly popular fixture of the Ark season begins with Adrienna Belcher and Beth Horner, $12.25. 761-1451
Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm (see 1 Sat)
"Four Quartets": Performance Network 8 pm (see 20 Thu)
Oasis: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 21 Fri)
23 Sunday
Cary Kocher/Peter Klaver: Bird of Paradise 11 am (see 2 Sun)
Family Storytelling Concert: The Ark 1 & 3 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Featuring Patrick Ball, Gayle Ross, LaRon Williams, Adrienna Belcher and Beth Horner, $5. 761-1451
Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2 pm (see 2 Sun)
"Special Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians": Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 2 Sun)
"Homeopathy for the Childbearing Year": Castle Remedies 2-5 pm (see 16 Sun)
Weekly Run for Lesbians, Gays & Bisexuals: Ann Arbor Front Runners 5 pm (see 2 Sun)
Swim Practice: Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics (A2QUA) 5 pm (see 2 Sun)
"Four Quartets": Performance Network 6:30 pm (see 20 Thu)
John McCutcheon: The Ark 7 & 9 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. John plays banjo, guitar, autoharp, hammer dulcimer and fiddle, $10.75. 761-1451
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 2 Sun)
Granite Line Writers & Washtenaw Council for the Arts Benefit: Rick's American Cafe 8 pm, Rick's American Cafe. Area poets and musicians including Arwulf Arwulf and Luna Park will perform. An open mike poetry session will precede the event, $4. 665-3063
Paul Finkbeiner Jazz Jam: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Sun)
24 Monday
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7 pm (see 3 Mon)
Self-Help Group: Recovery, Inc. 7:30 pm (see 3 Mon)
"Big Fish/Little Fish: Who Gets Fed?": Performance Network & The U-M Dept. of Theatre and Drama 8 pm, Trueblood Theatre, 105 S. State. Discussion with Judy Dow Alexander, Mort Abramowitz, Barbara Goldman, and Malcolm Tulip. 663-0696
Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 3 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Mon)
25 Tuesday
Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 5:30 pm (see 4 Tue)
"Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3-FM 6 pm (see 4 Tue)
Meeting: EMU Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Student Association 7 pm (see 4 Tue)
Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 4 Tue)
David Menafee and Kirby: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Ann Arbor's own fiddling stone-mason and his close friend singer-songwriter, Kirby, $8.25 /$7.25 mems, studente, srs. 761-1451
Support/Discussion Group: Identity 8 pm (see 4 Tue)
Cary Kocher/Paul Keiler Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Tue)
26 Wednesday
Self-Help Group: Recovery, Inc. 9:30 am (see 5 Wed)
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art noon, "Vienna 1900" (see 5 Wed)
Muscular Dystrophy Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 1-3 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD)
Weekly Run for Lesbians, Gays, & Bisexuals: Ann Arbor Front Runners 5 pm (see 2 Sun)
Massage Class: Common Language Bookstore 6 pm (see 5 Wed)
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7pm (see 5 Wed)
Altan: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Altan is a traditional Irish band from County Donegal which performs songs in both Gaelic and English, $10.75. 761-1451
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 5 Wed)
Meeting for U-M Lesbians, Bisexuals, & Gay Men: East Quad/RC Social Group 9 pm (see 5 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
27 Thursday
Meeting: U-M Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Law Students Association 5 pm (see 6 Thu)
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 6 Thu)
Cerebral Palsy Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7 pm (see 13 Thu)
Meeting: Amnesty International U-M 7 pm (see 6 Thu)
Meeting: ACT-UP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 6 Thu)
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Youth Support Group: Ozone House 7:30 pm (see 13 Thu)
"Swing": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Part three of the Waynesville Trilogy by Al Sjoerdsma. A drama of distrust, desire and delusion, $9/$7 students & srs. 663-0681
The Chenille Sisters: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Ann Arbor's own Chenilles guarantee a good time with their jazz, swing, folk and blues singing, $15. 761-1451
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
28 Friday
Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm (see 7 Fri)
George Mallory/Gene Jones Quartet: Bird of Paradise 5:30 pm (see 7 Fri)
Meetings: Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 7 Fri)
The Chenille Sisters: The Ark 8 pm (see 27 Thu)
"Swing": Performance Network 8 pm (see 27 Thu)
Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310
29 Saturday
Garrison Keillor's American Radio Company : Michigan Theater 5:45 pm, 603 E. Liberty. Benefit Reception with Keillor will follow the show. (Reception tickets are $72, $50 of which is tax deductible), $27.50 show only. 668-8397
Support Group for People wlth Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7 pm (see 1 Sat)
Meeting: Sober Sisters 7 pm (see 1 Sat)
"Swing": Performance Network 8 pm (see 27 Thu)
Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm (see 1 Sat)
The Chenille Sisters: The Ark 9 pm (see 27 Thu)
Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradlse 9:30 pm (see 28 Fri)