Calendar
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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 Wednesday
Exhibition: U-M Art History Society thru 17 Fri. Mich. Union Art Lounge. 764-7544
Exhibition Benefit: Workbench 410 N. 4lh Ave., Kerrytown. This exhibit of works by internationally acclaimed printmaker and painter Emil Weddige, runs through 7 Tue. Proceeds from the sale of prints, posters and original works will benefit the University Musical Society. 747-1 175
April Fool's Day Tacky Art Sale: NCC Arts & Programs 10 am-5 pm, North Campus Commons. Noon reception. 936-2443
"Realist Prints- Then and Now": U-M Museum of Art thru 26 July, West Gallery, 525 S. State. Prints explore the nature of illusion and abstraction. 764-0395
Story Quilts by Faith Ringgold: U-M Museum of Art thru 17 May, West Gallery, 525 S. State. Technicolor quilts by Harlem-born artist explores person, social and political events. 764-0395
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art noon, AV Room, 525 S. State, "Monsieur Rene Magritte." 747-0251
Prayers for our Public Life: Interfaith Forum 12:15-12:45 pm, Litlle Park, N. Main & Ann. Interfaith vigil during holy season calling for economic, political and social justice. 663-1870
Massage Class: Common Language Bookstore 6-8 pm, 214 S. Fourth Ave., $5 per class. 662-6282
Wally Pleasant: Wherehouse Records 7 pm, 1140 S. University. In-store musical performance. 663-5800
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexuals, & Gay Men's Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm, St. Andrews Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 996-1532
Meeting: Student Organization United for Peace 7:15 pm, 402 Pray-Harrold Bldg., EMU, Ypsllanti. 482-3310
Rory Block: The Ark 8 pm, 637 12 S. Main. Acoustic blues artist, $10.7559.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm, Mich. Union. Ask for room # at informalion desk. 665-8438
Meeting for U-M Lesbians, Bisexuals, & Gay Men: East Quad/RC Social Group 9 pm, 701 E. University. 764-1673
Love Battery: Prism Productions 9:30 pm. Blind Pig, 208 S. First, $5. 763-TKTS
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310
2 Thursday ArtTalk: U-M Museum of Art noon to 1 pm, 525 S. State, 'Fauvism and Expressionism." 764-0395
Meeting: U-M Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Law Students Association 5 pm, 721 S. State, third door. 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 Geriatric Services, 1010 Wall. 763-6631
Meeting: Amnesty International U-M 7 pm, Green Lounge, East Quad. 764-6668
Spike Lee: Viewpoint Lectures 7:30 pm, Hill Aud. Filmmaker Lee speaks about his works, fee. 763-TKTS
Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm, Baker Mandela Center, 3 E. Eng. Bldg. 665-1797
Jan Krist: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. One of the best vocal talents in the Detroit area, $8.75$7.75. 761-1451
Live Call In Show- "Communities In Ruin - Budget Cuts, Corporate Layoffs": Peace InSight 9:05 pm, Cable channel 9. With Chuck Kieffer of the S.O.S. Crisis Center. 769-7422
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
3 Friday
"Issues for Feminists in Sri Lanka": Guild House Friday Forum noon, 802 Monroe. With Sapali Kottegade. Optional lunch $1. 662-5189
Frank Allison and Friends: PJ's Used Records & CDs 3 pm, PJ's, 619 Packard. This master of storytelling songs plays for the third in a series of acoustic in-store performances. 663-3441
Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm, Dominick's, 812 Monroe. 763-4186
George Mallory/Gene Jones Quartet: Bird of Paradise 5:30-7:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. 662-8310
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
"Discovering Columbus": Peace InSight 6:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Skit for children about the arrival of Columbus in the Americas followed by a panel discussion about the real history of Columbus. 769-7422
Opening Reception for "Vases With Bases and Things in Other Places": 16 Hands 7-9 pm, 216 S. Main. Exhibit of Michigan artist Frederick Birkhill's lampworked glass runs through 8 May. 761-1110
Grads & Young Professionals Veggie Shabbat Potluck: Jewish Law Studs Union 7:30 pm, Lawyers' Club, U-M Law Quad. 769-0500
Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm, SI. Andrews Episcopal, 306 N. División. Alanon, 996-1532
Teresa Trull & Barbara Higbie Reunion Tour. The Ark 7:30 & 10 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Hear Higbie's Celtic harp, violin, synthesizer & piano, and Trull's blues, gospel and R&B-inspired vocals, $9.75. 761-1451
'The Trip": A2 Film Cooperative 7:30 pm, MLB Aud. 4. Peter Fonda goes on an acid trip, $3. 769-7787
"Beyond the Valley of the Dolls": A2 Film Coop 9:20 pm, MLB Aud. 4, $3. 769-7787
Eddie Russ Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310 Dance Jam: People Dancing 10 pm, People Dancing Studio, 111 Third St. Varied recorded dance music. and free. Children welcome, $2. 996-2405
4 Saturday
"Not Losing Her Memory: Stories in Photography, Words and Collage": U-M Museum of Art West Gallery, 525 S. State (thru 7 June). Exhibit of works by U-M School of Art faculty member Joanne Leonard. 764-0395
Adult PhotoCollage Workshop: U-M Museum of Art 10:30 am, 525 S. State. Explore composition concepts and photocollage techniques, $5. 764-0395 tor reservations
Canoe Liveries Open with "Ice Out Paddle": Dept. of Parks & Rec. time TBA, Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Rd. Includes hot chili and drinks, $6. 662-9319 to pre-register
Support Group tor People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues: A2 Center for Independent Living 1-3 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD)
Symposium: U-M Museum of Art 2 pm, Aud. B, Angell Hall. Speakers focus on women's lives to mark opening of Joanne Leonard's exhibit. Reception follows at 4 pm at the Museum of Art. 764-0395
Potluck for Lesbian Mothers, Gay Fathers, their Children, & Significant Others 6 pm. Bring a dish to pass. Cali for location. 663-7226
AA Meeting for Lesbians & Bisexual Womyn: Sober Sisters 7 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 214 S. Fourth Ave. 663-0036
Robert Earl Keen, Jr.: The Ark 7:30 & 10 pm, 637-12 S. Main. Hot new brand ol Texan country and folk music, $9.75. 761-1451
"Coverup: Behind the Iran-Contra Affair": A2 Film Cooperative 6 pm, MLB Aud. 4. (see preview, page 7), $3. 769-7787
Karen Finley: Prism Productions 8 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Controversial performance artist's first time in Michigan! $18.50 reserved /$10 discount seats. 763-TKTS
Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm, 802 Monroe. For adults interested in playing hand percussion and learning rhythms. 662-5189
"The Powerful and the Provocative": Hill St. Cinema 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Film by Jean-Luc Godard's, $5. 769-0500
Eddie Russ Trio: Bird of Paradlse 9:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
"God's Country": A2 Film Cooperative 10 pm, MLB Aud. 4. Louis Malle looks at rural America, $3. 769-7787
5 Sunday
Hike: Sierra Club 8 am, City Hall Parking Lot, 100 N. Fifth Ave., 14 mile hike of the Island Lake Trail. 482-9686
Cary Kocher/Peter Klaver: Bird of Paradise 11am-2 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Brunch, no cover. 662-8310
Slide Lecture: 16 Hands 1 pm, 216 S. Main. "Vases With Bases and Things n Other Places," on exhibit through 8 May, $5. 761-1110
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. 741-1 174
"Discovering Columbus": Peace InSight 2:05 pm (see 3 Fri)
Meeting: Dawntreaders 3 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 662-5189
Meeting: Haiti Solidarity Group 3 pm, Canterbury House, 218 N. Division. 662-5668
Lampworking Demonstration: 16 Hands 3 pm (see 3 Fri)
U-M Community Eucharist: Canterbury House 5 pm, St. Andrews Church, 306 N. División. An informal celebration of the Holy Eucharist for the U-M student community followed by supper at Canterbury House. 665-0606
"The Christopher Columbus Follies: An Eco-Cabaret": Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice 5 pm, Tappan School Auditorium, 2551 E. Stadium near Washtenaw. Performance by the Underground Railway Theater, $6. Tickets at Borders, Schoolkids, PJ's. 663-1870
Swim Practice: A2QUA (Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics) 5 pm, CCRB, 401 Washtenaw Place. Cali for guest pass. 665-8063
Huron Valley Greens Action Planning Meeting 6 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 973-9709
James Keelaghan: The Ark 7 & 9:30 pm, 637-12 S. Main, $10.75. 761-1451
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 7:30 pm, First Congregational Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsilanti. 665-6163
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs, First Congregational Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsilanti. 484-0456
"Real Women Have Curves": Office of Major Events 7:30 pm, Mendelssohn Theatre. El Teatro de la Esperanza presents a story of real women toiling in an East Los Angeles sewing factory to fill an order tor 100 prom dresses, $16.50/$12.50 for students and children. 763-TKTS
Shaking Ray Levis with Major Dents: Performance Network 9:30 pm, 408 W. Washington. Shaking Ray Levis, one of America's most Important improvisational duos, uses vocal, percussive and electronic sound sources. Major Dents is a reed-playing duo, $7 at door/$6 in advance at Schoolkids and PJ's Used Records. 663-0681
6 Monday
'They All Knew Each Other: Agnes Inglis and the Labadie Collection": U-M Special Collections Library 7th Floor, Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library. Exhibit of correspondence, photographs, memoirs and selections from the Inglis years, runs thru 30 May. 936-3813
Women's Book Group: Guild House noon, 802 Monroe. Cali for the week's readings. 662-5189
Live Call In Show- "Communities In Ruin-Budget Cuts, Corporate Layoffs": Peace InSight 5:05 pm (see 2 Thu)
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: A2 Center for Independent Living 7-9 pm, 2568 Packard. 971 -0277 or 971 -031 0 (TDD)
"Beyond the Walls": Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Mili St. 1984 Israeli film looks at relations between Arabs and Jews in an Israeli prison. 769-0500
Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Readers to be announced. 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, $3. 662-8310
7 Tuesday
ArtBreak: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State. 20-minute tour of "Realist Prints." 764-2067
Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group: A2 Center for Independent Living 5:30-7 pm, 2568 Packard, 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD).
"Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm. News and more for the Lesbian, Gay & Bi communities. 763-3500
"Jewish, Female and Pro-Choice: Why?": Jewish Feminist Study Session 7 pm. Hillel, 1429 Hill St. 747-6575
Meeting: EMU Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Student Association 7 pm, Tower Rm, 2nd floor, McKenny Union, EMU, Ypsilanti. 487-0650
"Inside Haiti": Peace InSight 7:05 pm. Cable chanl. 9. John Kozyn of the Washington Office on Haiti analyzes U.S. policy toward Haiti. 769-7422
Mike Stern/Bob Berg Band: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main, $13.50. 761-1451
Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm, 3200 Mich. Union, 530 S. State. 665-3706
Chris Whitley & Toad the Wet Sprocket 8 pm, St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. Tickets $12.50 in advance. 763-TKTS
EMU Support/Discussion Group: Identity 8 pm, Tower Rm, 2nd Floor, McKenny Union, Ypsilanti. For Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexual people and people who are uncertain of their sexual orientation. 487-3541
Social Group for Bisexual Womyn 9:30 pm. Call for location. 763-4186
Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-6310
8 Wednesday
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art noon, "Mobile: By Alexander Calder" (see 1 Wed)
Prayers for our Public Life: Interfaith Forum 12:15-12:45 pm (see 1 Wed)
Massage Class: Common Language Bookstore 6-8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Beans and Rice Dinner with Writers: Guild House 6 pm, 802 Monroe, $3/$1 kids. 662-5189
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting: Student Organization United for Peace 7:15 pm (see 1 Wed)
Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 637-12 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, studs, srs. 761-1451
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting for U-M Lesbians, Bisexuals, & Gay Men: EQRC Social Group 9 pm (see 1 Wed)
Luka Bloom with The Verlaines: Prism Productions 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, $7.50. 763-TKTS
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
9 Thursday
ArtTalk: U-M Museum of Art noon, 'Abstraction." (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: U-M Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Law Studs Association 5 pm (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Cerebral Palsy Support Group: A2 Center for Independent Living 7-9 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD)
Homeopathic Materia Medica: Castle Remedies 7-9 pm, 2345 S. Huron Pkwy. 4-week class focuses on remedies for anger, abuse and indignation and more. 668-0016 to register.
Meeting: Amnesty International U-M 7 pm (see 2 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. Paul 662-2222
Meeting: Journey Women 7:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Women's spirituality group. 662-5189
Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Dave Crossland: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs, srs. 761-1451
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
Bash 'N'Pop: Prism Productions 9:30 pm. Blind Pig, 208 S. First, $7.50 in advance. 763-TKTS
10 Friday
Friday Forum: Guild House noon, 802 Monroe. Speaker TBA. Optional lunch $1. 662-5189
Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm (see 3 Fri)
George Mallory/Gene Jones Quartet: Bird of Paradise 5:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
"Inside Haiti": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 7 Tue)
Reading by Paula Kamen: Common Language Bookstore 7:30 pm, 214 S. Fourth Ave. Kamen reads from her work. 663-0036
Meetings: Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
"Debbie Does Dallas": A2 Film Co-op 7:30 & 9:30 pm, Angell Hall. Aud. A. $3. 769-7787
The RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 637-12 S. Main. Bluegrass at Is best, $8.7557.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451
Harvey Thomson & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310
"Music for Animals" Benefit Washtenaw Citizens for Animal Rights 10 pm, The Heidelberg, 215 N. Main. With Pete Moss and the Fungis, The Holy Cows, and The Blues Bastards, $5/$4 from Schookids and PJ's. 930-9789
11 Saturday
Huron River Clean Up: Dept. of Parks & Rec. 9 am-noon, Gallup Park Livery, 3000 Fuller Rd. Your canoe or ours, refreshments. 662-9319
"Sylvia Plimack Mangold: Works on Paper": U-M Museum of Art West Gallery, 525 S. State (thru 7 June). 764-0395
Tax Day Bake Sale: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom 11 am-4 pm, Federal Building, 200 E. Liberty. 482-2393
"Our Bodies, Our Lives" Workshop: A2 Center for Independent Living Task Force for Women with Disabilities 1 1 am-3 pm, Catherine McAuley Health Systems, Education Bldg., Exhibition Rm. Discussions on how female bodies work, safe sex, family planning, etc, $5 (scholarships available). 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD)
Children's Environmental Video Extravaganza: Dept. of Parks & Rec. 1-4 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 662-7802
Support Group for People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues: A2 Center for Independent Living 1-3 pm (see 4 Sat)
"Realism: Then and Now": U-M Museum of Art 2-4 pm. Aud. B, Angell Hall. 764-0395
Social Group: Lesbians Over 30 6 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 214 S. 4th Ave. 663-0036
AA Meeting for Lesbians & Bisexual Womyn: Sober Sisters 7 pm (see 4 Sat)
Take Back the Night: Ann Arbor Coalition Against Rape 7:30 pm. City Hall, 100 N. Fitth Ave. Rally and march tor women against sexual assault and violence. All are welcome at rally and march is for women only. 763-0816
"Poetry in Motion": A2 Film Cooperative 7:30 pm, Angell Hall, Aud. A. Contemporary poetry extravaganza, $3. 769-7787
Gordon Bok, Ed Trickett & Ann Mayo Muir: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Diverse musical tastes reflected through Bok's bass, Muir's contralto, and Trickett's tenor, $10.75. 761-1451
Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm (see 4 Sat)
What Happened to Kerouac": A2 Film Co-op 9:15 pm. Angell Hall, Aud. A. Documentary on Kerouac's last days, $3. 769-7787
Harvey Thomson & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 10 Fri)
12 Sunday
Hike: Sierra Club 8 am, City Hall Parking Lot, 100 N,. Fifth Ave. 17 mile hike of the Potowatomi Trail. 483-0058
Elmos Wellness Walk 10:30 am, Community High parking lot (across from Kerrytown). 5 mile walk through some of Ann Arbor's most beautiful areas at a casual to brisk pace. 994-9896
Cary Kocher/Peter Klaver: Bird of Paradise 11 am (see 5 Sun)
Community Involvement Meeting: Wildflour Community Bakery 11:30 am potluck brunch, noon meeting, 208 N. 4th Ave. Agenda items include possible purchase of a new delivery van and remodeling the front of the bakery (inside). 994-0601
Caribbean Meal and Haitian Culture Presentation: Haiti Solidarity Group 12:15 pm, First United Methodist Church, 120 S. State. 662-5668
Sunday Tour U-M Museum of Art 2 pm, lobby, 525 S. State. Tour: "Story Quilts." 764-0395
Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 5 Sun)
"Inside Haiti": Peace InSight 2:05 pm (see 7 Tue)
Meeting: Haiti Solidarity Group 3 pm (see 5 Sun)
U-M Community Eucharist: Canterbury House 5 pm (see 5 Sun)
Swim Practice: AK3UA (Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics) 5 pm (see 5 Sun)
After Willow Run: New Directions and Challenges for U.S. Labor": Solidarity 7 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Speaker: Camille Colatosti, staff writer for "Labor Notes." 662-1041
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 7 pm (see 5 Sun)
Forum - "The Women's Budget": Women's International League for Peace and Freedom 7:30 pm, Unitarian Church, 1 91 7 Washtenaw. 482-2393
They Might Be Giants: Prism Productions 7:30 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Reserved seats $17.50$12.50. 763-TKTS
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, 6 Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun)
Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Traditional and contemporary songs, $9.75/$8.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451
13 Monday
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7-9 pm (see 6 Mon)
Richard Tillinghast and Torn Lynch: Guild House Writers Series 8:30 pm (see 6 Mon)
Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 6 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Mon)
14 Tuesday ArtBreak: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm (see 7 Tue)
Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group 5:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
"Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 7 Tue)
Reform Havurah Freedom Sedar: HUM 6 pm, 1429 UMI St. 764-4682
Meeting: EMU Lesbian, Gay Bisexual Student Association 7 pm (see 7 Tue)
"Sing Out Against the Budget Cuts": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. Music by choirs and folk singers from several A2 churches. 769-7422
Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Meeting: Washtenaw Citizens for Animal Rights 7:30pm, 802 Monroe. 665-2480
Dawn Upshaw w/ Richard Goode: University Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud., $14 to $26. 764-2538.
The Flirtations: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Grounded in gay politics, this group sings rock 'n' roll, doo-wop, salsa, gospel and madrigals, $13.25. 761-1451
EMU Support/Discussion Group: Identity 8 pm (see 7 Tue)
Helios Creed: Prism Productions 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. Heavy rock, $5. 763-TKTS
Social Group for Bisexual Womyn 9:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
15 Wednesday
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art noon, "Winslow Homer: The Nature of the Artist." (see 1 Wed)
Prayers tor our Public Lite: Interfaith Forum 12:15-12:45 pm (see 1 Wed)
Third Annual Feminist Seder: Jewish Feminist Group 6 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Jewish women's gathering lor rituals, stories and songs. Bring a vegetarian dish to pass. Reserve 769-0500
"Earth Summit: Defining Success (or Failure)": League of Women Voters 7-9 pm, A2 Women's City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. Speaker: Dr. Thomas Princen, who will represent U-M and the Great Lakes United Coalition at the June UN Conf. on Environment & Development. 665-5808
Southgoing Zak: Wherehouse Records 7 pm (see 1 Wed) "
Maskulinity": M&M Productions 7 pm, Aud. A, Angell Hall. Film focuses on the ambiguity of masculinity and challenges society's stereotypes. Followed by discussion. Julie, 994-9047
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting: Student Organization United for Peace 7:15 pm (see 1 Wed)
"Oshun: Daughter of the Mountain": Gilfrenzy 7:30 pm, ICC Education Center, 1522 Hill. Nisi Shawl leads discussion and ritual of this African goddess of love, beauty and sensuality. 665-3522
The Flirtations: The Ark 8 pm (see 14 Tue)
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting tor U-M Lesbians, Bisexuals, & Gay Men: EQ/RC Social Group 9 pm (see 1 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
16 Thursday ArtTalk U-M Museum of Art noon, "Sculpture in the 20th Century." (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: U-M Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Law Studs Association 5 pm (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: Amnesty International U-M 7 pm (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
Big Dave and the Ultrasonics: Rick's American Cate 9:30 pm, 611 Church. 996-2747
17 Friday
Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm (see 3 Fri)
George Mallory/Gene Jonas Quartet: Bird of Paradise 5:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
"Sing Out Against the Budget Cuts": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 14 Tue)
Meetings: Lesbian, Gay Men, Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
Clive Gregson & Christine Collister FAREWELL TOUR: The Ark 7:30 & 10 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Premier artists on the British folk/pop scene, $12.50. 761-1451
"Project A": A2 Film Co-op 7:30 & 9:15 pm, Angell Hall, Aud. A. Wide-screen action and stunts, $3. 769-7787
Johnny O'Neal Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310
Dance Jam: People Dancing 10 pm (see 3 Fri)
18 Saturday
Support Group tor People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues: A2 Center for Independent Living 1 pm (see 4 Sat)
Skate Ramp Opens: Dept. of Parks & Rec. Veterans Sports Complex, Maple & Jackson Rds. Half-pipe ramp is a one-of-a-kind public ramp in the Midwest. Fees & times vary. 761-7240
Passover Seder: Jewish Cultural Society 5pm, Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. Vegetarian potluck, $7/$5 seniors, studs or low-income. Call to reserve 971-5984
AA Meeting for Lesbians & Bisexual Womyn: Sober Sisters 7 pm (see 4 Sat)
Biza Sompa & the Bichinis Bia Congo Dance Company: The Ark 7 & 9:30 pm. 637-1/2 S. Main. Perform traditional Congolese dances, songs and chants, $8.75. 761-1451
"We All Live Downstream": Gaia 7:30 pm, CC Education Center, 1522 HilL Earth Day film plus "The Global Brain" video. 665-3522
"Project A": A2 Film Cooperative 7:30 & 9:15 pm (see17 Fri)
Drum Circle: Guild House 6 pm (see 4 Sat)
Johnny O'Neal Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 17 Fri)
19 Sunday
Elmo's Wellness Walk 10:30 am (see 12 Sun)
Cary Kocher/Peter Klaver Bird of Paradise 11 am (see 5 Sun)
Sunday Tour U-M Museum of Art 2 pm (see 12 Sun)
Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Comm. Church 2 pm (see 5 Sun)
"Sing Out Against the Budget Cuts": Peace InSight 2:05 pm (see 14 Tue)
Meeting: Haiti Solidarity Group 3 pm (see 5 Sun)
Meeting: Dawntreaders 3 pm (see 5 Sun)
U-M Community Eucharist: Canterbury House 5 pm (see 5 Sun)
Swim Practice: Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics (A2QUA) 5 pm (see 5 Sun)
Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6 pm (see 5 Sun)
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 7 pm (see 5 Sun)
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun)
Homegrown Women's Music Series: The Ark 7:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Features Stephanie Ozer, Tam Perkuhn & Edie Harrold, Older Girls, and Wings of the Heron, $6-$10 donation. 761-1451
20 Monday
Women's Book Group: Guild House noon (see 6 Mon)
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7pm (see 6 Mon)
Steve Marsh and Sarah London: Guild House Writers Series 8:30pm (see 6 Mon)
Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 6 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Mon)
21 Tuesday
ArtBreak: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State. 20-Minute tour of "Not Losing Her Memory." 764-0395
Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group 5:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
"Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 7 Tue)
Meeting: EMU Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Student Association 7 pm (see 7 Tue)
"North/South Dialogue on Drug Issues": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. Speakers from Bolivia, Colombia and Peru describe the harm caused by the U.S. military response to the drug problem. 769-7422
Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
General Meeting: Sierra Club 7:30 pm, U-M Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Speaker: Thomas Woiwode, Director of the Michigan Nature Conservancy. 662-7727
Miami City Ballet University Musical Society 6 pm. Power Center, $16 to $28. 764-2538.
Lucia Blue Tremblay: The Ark 8 pm, 637-12 S. Main. W/opening act. local performer Karen Pernick, S10S9 mems. studs, srs. 761-1451
EMU Support/Discussion Group: Identity 8 pm (see 7 Tue)
Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Social Group tor Bisexual Womyn 9:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
22 Wednesday
Earth Day Ritual: Gaia 11 am to 1 pm, meet at fountain near Mich. League and proceed to the Diag. 665-3522
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art noon, "Mary Cassatt: Impressionist from Phiadelphia" (see 1 Wed)
Prayers for our Public Life: Interfaith Forum 12:15-12:45 pm (see 1 Wed)
"Shadow and Outbursts": Matrix Gallery thru 10 May, 212 Miller. Exhibit of painted sculpture and sculpted paintings by Ann Arbor artist Mark Nielsen. 663-7775
Beans and Rice Dinner with Writers: Guild House 6 pm. (see 8 Wed)
Wriggly Worms: Dept. of Parks & Rec. 6:30-7:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Workshop for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade accompanied by an adult. Children will learn about composting and build a worm box to take home complete with pet worm! Class size limited to 15, $5 per child. 662-7802
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Man Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Philips Pre-concert Presentation: University Musical Society 7 pm, Rackham East Lecture Room. Edward Villella will discuss 'Classicism Under Duress." 764-2538 Meeting: Student Organization United for Peace 7:15 pm (see 1 Wed)
Miami City Ballet University Musical Society 8 pm (see 21 Tue)
"Bluegrass for a Green Cause": Ecology Center & U-M Environmental Commission 8 pm, The Ark, 637-12 S. Main. Tracy Science Quartet. Jamie Russling and Torn Doyle perform at this Earth Day benefit for the Ecology Center, $5.761-3186
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting for U-M Lesbians, Bisexuals, ft Gay Men: East Quad/RC Social Group 9 pm (see 1 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
23 Thursday
ArtTalk: U-M Museum of Art noon, "Abstract Expressionism" (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: U-M Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Law Studs Association 5 pm (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Philips Pre-concert Presentation: University Musical Society 7 pm, Rackham Amphitheater. Jim Leonard, Manager of SKR Classical will discuss "Sex and Death: The Tone Poems of Richard Strauss." 764-2538
Meeting: Amnesty International U-M 7 pm (see 2 Thu)
Cerebral Palsy Support Group: A2 Center for Independent Living 7-9 pm (see 9 Thu)
"Who's Next? Demonization as a Justification for War": Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice 7:30 pm, Friends Meeting House, 1414 MI. Analysis by Richard Cleaver. 663-1870
Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Youth Support Group: Ozone House 7:30 pm (see 9 Thu)
Utah Phillips: The Ark 8 pm, 637-12 S. Main, $10.7539.75 mems, studs, srs. 761-1451
Dresden Staatskapelle: University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. Two of Richard Strauss' tone poems & Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 will be performed by one of the oldest and most highly regarded orchestras in the world, S18 to $45. 764-2538
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
24 Friday
Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm (see 3 Fri) George Mallory/Gene Jones Quartet: Bird of Paradise 5:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
North/South Dialogue on Drug Issues": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 21 Tue)
Reception for Mark Nielsen: Matrix Gallery 7-9 pm, 212 Miller. Nielsen's works are on exhibit through May 10. 663-7775 Meetings: Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 6 Alanon 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
Chamber Concert: U-M Museum of Art 8 pm, 525 S. State. The Museum Chamber Ensemble performs "Night Themes and Serenades," $10 $5 studs. 764-0395
The Golden Ring: The Ark 8 pm, 637-12 S. Main. Rotating collection of artists from Folk Legacy Records, $9.75/$8.75 mems, studs, srs. 761-1451
Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird ot Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, 35. 662-8310
25 Saturday
Living Well Conference: A2 Center tor Independent Living & U-M Model Spinal Cord Injury Care System 9 am, Domino's Pizza Headquarters, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. Topics include medical advances and what they really mean, preventing and minimizing secondary complications of spinal cord injury and self-esteem, plus displays, $20. 763-0971
Family Program: U-M Museum of Art 10:30 am, 525 S. State. Part one of two-part film series, "Inner Space I: Films on Art and Artists at Work." 747-2064
Craft Workshop: Scrapbox and Ecology Center 1 pm, 2050 S. Industrial Hwy. Learn how to recycle various materials into art projects. Register by 24 Fri. 761-3186
Trip Inside a Bean Seed: Dept. of Parks & Rec. 1-3 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd Follow the journey of a bean seed from planting to bean plant and back to the soil, for children in 1st through 3rd grades, class size limited to 15, $5. 662-7802
Support Group for People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues: A2 Center tor Independent Living 1-3 pm (see 4 Sat)
AA Meeting tor Lesbians & Bisexual Womyn: Sober Sisters 7 pm (see 4 Sat)
Season Finale and Farewell Tribute: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra 8 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. With tribute party for Cari St. Clair following, $15$25 patrón. 668-8397
Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm (see 4 Sat)
The Golden Ring: The Ark 8 pm (see 24 Fri)
Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 24 Fri)
26 Sunday Celebration of Spring: Dept. of Parks & Rec. Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard. Day begins with annual bike expo ride (30, 42 and 60 mile routes start anytime between 8 am-noon). Other events include farmhouse tours, lumberjack festival, Arbor Day celebration, and Grand Opening of Cobblestone Farm Center at 1 pm, fees vary. 994-2780
Elmo's Wellness Walk 10:30 am (see 12 Sun) Cary Kocher/Peter Klaver: Bird of Paradise 11 am (see 5 Sun)
Jim Fowler: Mutual of Omaha 1:30-2:30 pm children's program ($3), 3:30-5:30 pm adult program ($10), Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Fowler, naturalist and host of "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom," will speak about wildlife, global conservaron and environmental issues. Reception for Fowler from 5:30-7 pm at the Nectarine Ballroom, 510 E. Liberty, $30 (ncludes reserved seating at 3:30 program). 995-4015
Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 5 Sun)
Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2 pm, lobby, 525 S. State. Tour "Sylvia Plimack Mangold." 764-0395
"North/South Dialogue on Drug Issues": Peace InSight 2:05 pm (see 21 Tue)
Meeting: Haiti Solidarity Group 3 pm (see 5 Sun)
U-M Community Eucharist: Canterbury House 5 pm (see 5 Sun)
Swim Practice: Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics (A2QUA) 5 pm (see 5 Sun)
Services tor Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 7 pm (see 5 Sun)
Benefit tor Homegrown Women's Music Series: The Ark 7:30 pm. 637-12 S. Main. Featuring Kathy More, Karen Pernick and comedian Kathy Geha, $6-10 donation. 761-1451
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, 6 Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun)
27 Monday
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 6 Mon)
Open Mike: Guild House Writers Series 8:30 pm (see 6 Mon)
Social tor Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 6 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Mon)
28 Tuesday
10th Annual Waste Awareness Awards: Ecology Center 8 am, Zingerman's Next Door, 422 Detroit St. 761-3186
ArtBreak: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm (see 21 Tue)
Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group 5:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
"Closets are for Clothes ": WCBN FM 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 7 Tue)
Meeting: EMU Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Student Association 7 pm (see 7 Tue)
Ad Hoc Troubador: Wherehouse Records 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
"Middle East- Peace Prospects": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. Features Thomas Friedman, Pulltzer Prize winner and New York Times reporter. 769-7422
Chris Proctor: The Ark & Schoolkids Free Concert Series 8 pm, 637-12 S. Main. Guitarist performs blues, ragtime, folk! 761-1451 Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics 6 Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
EMU SupportDiscussion Group: Identity 8 pm (see 7 Tue)
Benefit Concert with Etch-A-Sketch: Ann Arbor Tenants Union 9 pm. Blind Pig, 206 3. First. Proceeds go to the Tenants Union's educational resources and services, $5. 936-3076
Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Social Group for Bisexual Womyn 9:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
29 Wednesday
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art noon, "Louise Nevelson in Process." (see 1 Wed)
Muscular Dystrophy Support Group: A2 Center for Independent Living 1-3 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD)
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Ad Hoc Troubador: Wherehouse Records 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting: Student Organization United for Peace 7:1 5 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Flor de Caña: The Ark 8 pm, 112 S. Main. Panamerican world music, S9.75S8.75 mems, studs, srs. 761-1451
Meeting for U-M Lesbians, Bisexuals, & Gay Men: EQHC Social Group 9 pm (see 1 Wed)
Dance for the Earth: Ecology Center 9 pm. Blind Pig, 208 S. First. Frank Allison & the Odd Sox and Strange Bedtellows pertorm in benefit for Ecology Center's environmental education and advocacy programs, S5. 761-3186
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
30 Thursday
ArtTalk: U-M Museum of Art noon, "Pop Art." (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: U-M Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Law Studs Association 5 pm (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: Amnesty International U-M 7 pm (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Marie-Lynne Hammond: The Ark 8 pm, 637-12 S. Main, $9.75/$8.75 mems, studs, srs. 761-1451
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Wed)