December
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1 Tuesday
Delegations to Haiti: Haiti Solidarity Group Apply immediately to be a civilian observer in Haiti. Ann Arbor delegations scheduled for Dec. 10-17 and Jan. 3-10. For info call Bryan Wharram, 971-8582.
Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt McKenny Union, EMU. Six panels on display thru 4 Fri. 764-7544
Ongoing Exhibits: U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. "Four Treasures of the Chinese Scholar's Studio," runs thru 7 March; "Tiffany Interiors From the H.O. Havemeyer House," runs thru 21 Feb.; "Antiquities from the Kelsey Museum," runs thru 31 Jan.; "The Invincble and Immortal Army: Warriors From Xian," runs thru 17 Jan.; "Picasso and Gris," ongoing. 747-2063
"Croatian War Posters": U-M Union Art Lounge 530 S. State. Gallery hours: 8 am to midnight, runs thru 11 Fri. 764-7544
Exhibit of Multinational AIDS Posters: N. Campus Commons Arts NCC Atrium Gallery. Runs thru 17 Thu. 764-7544
Chelsea Painters Exhibit: N. Campus Commons Arts NCC Gallery. Runs thru 19 Sat. 764-7544
X-centricities: N. Campus Commons Arts NCC lobby. Boutique items, imported jewelry, hats and accessories for sale. Thru 4 Fri. 764-7544
Faculty Exhibition: U-M School of Art Inst. for the Humanities, Rackham Bldg. 2-dimensional and 3-dlmensional works. Runs thru Oct. 1993. 763-4417
Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 5:30-7 pm, 2568 Packard Road. 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
AA Meeting for Lesbians & Bisexual Womyn: Sober Sisters 7 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 214 S. Fourth Ave. 662-7028
"Haiti: October 1992": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. Human rights abuses n HaitÃ. 769-7422
Dream Workshop: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill St. Dreams discussed using Jungian methodology. 665-3522
Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm, 3200 Mich. Union. 665-3706
Maura O'Connell: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm. 637-1/2 S. Main. Irish tunes, jazz, Southern gospel and pop, $12.50. 761-1451
Meeting: Bisexual Women's Social Group 8 pm, location TBA. 763-4186
Cary Kocher/Paul Keiler Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310
2 Wednesday
B.F.A. Exhibition: U-M School of Art Rackham Galleries. Features works by Beth Brugeman, Amy Depew, Dada Livingston, Lauren Messelian, Lisa Rubin, & Theresa Smith. Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 am-7 pm. Runs thru 7 Mon. 763-4417
B.F.A. Exhibition: U-M School of Art Slusser Gallery, U-M Art & Architecture Bldg. Features works by Rachel Charson, Rachel Davls, Oscar Garza, Cheryl Hanba, & Trlcia Koning. Gallery hours: Tue.-Sat., 11 am-5 pm. Runs thru 7 Mon. 763-4417
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art noon, AV Room, 525 S. State. "David Hockney." 747-0521
Buhrrr Blast: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 3:30-5:15 pm, Buhr Outdoor Ice Rink, 2751 Packard. Special activities for children, $2.25 adults $1.75 youth. 971-3228
Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm, Gallup Park. 434-4494
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men's Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm, Rainbow Rm., St. Andrew's Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 663-6395
Support Group for People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7-9 pm, 2568 Packard Road. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD)
Huron High School Hockey: A2 Parks & Rec. 7 pm, Veterans Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson, $4. 761-7240
Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Sign up at 7:30 pm for a short set, $3/$2 mems, studs, srs. 761-1451
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm, Mich. Union. Ask tor room # at information desk. 665-8438
Blue Sun: Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons. Classical to jazz, duets to quintets. 764-7544
Meeting: U-M "East Quad" Social/Support Group 9 pm, location TBA. 763-2790
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310
3 Thursday
Racial & Economic Justice Task Force: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 11:30 am-1 pm, Memorial Christian Church, 730 Tappan. 663-1870
Arttalk: U-M Museum of Art noon-1 pm, AV Room, 525 S. State. "The Invincible and Immortal Army: The Terracotta Warriors of Xian." 764-0395
"Ethnicity & Government in the Middle East from Bedouins to Mongols": Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies 4 pm, Rackham E. Conference Rm. With Tufts Univ. Professor of History Beatrice Manz. 764-0350
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. 930-0601
"Adolescent Development": Ozone House 7-8:30 pm, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Workshop for parents of adolescents. 662-2222
B.F.A. Exhibition Opening Reception: U-M School of Art 7-9:30 pm Slusser Gallery, U-M Art & Architecture Bldg. 763-4417 (see 2 Wed)
Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm, Baker Mandela Center, 3 E. Engineering Bldg. 665-1797
Meeting: The Salt Group (Sharing & Learning Together) 7:30 pm, First Congregational Church of Ypsilanti, 218 N. Adams. Support group for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals. 677-1418
Loudon Wainwright: The Ark 7:30 & 10 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Topical songwriter, $13.25. 761-1451
New Dance Works. Landlocked 8 pm, Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. Ann Arbor-based collective showcases work of Michigan choreographers. 663-0861
Live Jazz Series: Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons. 764-7544
"The Dreamlight Theater Company in Detroit": Peace InSight 9:05 pm, Cable channel 9. Live call-in show with theater company of homeless people in and around Cass Corridor. 769-7422
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed)
4 Friday
Rally for a Fair Contract: Graduate Employees Organization noon-1 pm, U-M diag. 995-0221
Disarmament Working Group Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon-1 pm, Memorial Christian Church, 730 Tappan. 663-1870
Publication Party for "Anchor Bible Dictionary": Shaman Drum 4-6 pm. 313 S. State. With editor-in-chief David Noel Freedman. 662-7407
Feminist Shabbat Service: Hillel 4:50 pm, 1429 Hill Street. Open to men and women. 769-0500
Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm, Dominick's, 812 Monroe. 763-4186
Women's Potluck & Social: Common Language Bookstore 6 pm, 214 S. Fourth Ave. Bring a dish to pass. 663-0036
"Haiti: October 1992": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 1 Tue)
B.F.A. Exhibition Opening Reception: U-M School of Art 6:30-9:30 pm, Rackham Galleries. 763-4417 (see 2 Wed)
AIDS Commemoration: Wellness Huron Valley 7 pm, U-M Diag. Vigil, followed by march, commemoration service, and fundraiser at Nectarine Ballroom. 572-WELL
Caroling Party: Kempf House 7 pm, 312 S. Division. Carol on Main St. and return to Kempt House for refreshments. 426-4980
Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm, Rainbow Rm. (AA), Upstairs lounge (Alanon), St. Andrew's Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 663-6395
Nashville Bluegrass Band: The Ark 7:30 & 10 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Bluesy vocal harmonies and highly rhythmic picking, $11.25. 761-1451
"Porn'im'age'ry: Picturing Prostitutes": A2 Film Co-op 8 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud. This Carol Jacobson video was removed without Jacobson's knowledge during the recent U-M-sponsored symposium on prostitution, $2. 761-7462
Highly IMPROVable: Leonardo's 8-10 pm, North Campus Commons. Comedy. 764-7544
Solo Classical-Jazz Guitar Concert: Steve Somers 8 pm, Friends Meeting House, 1420 MI, $5. 487-1977
Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm, 802 Monroe. For adults interested in playing hand percussion and learning rhythms. 662-5189
New Dance Works: Landlocked 8 pm (see 3 Thu)
Cary Kocher Quartet: 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. Smoke- and alcohol- free. Children welcome, $2. 996-2405
5 Saturday
"The Cultivated Image: Garden Photographs by Michael Kenna": U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. Atmospheric and evocative images of the natural world. Thru 28 Feb. 747-2063
Children's Home Health Care: Castle Remedies 9 am-noon, The Parkway Center, 2345 S. Huron Pkwy. Class explains the use of homeopathic and herbal remedies in maintaining your child's health. Meets again 12 Sat, $55. 668-0016
Open Studio Day: Broad St. Artists Collective 10 am-6 pm, 3045 Broad St., Dexler. View works in a variety of media, in various stages of completion. 426-4228
"Santa Paws": Humane Society 10 am-6 pm, Pet Supplies Plus, 2639 Plymouth Rd. Have your pet's picture taken with Santa Claus in Humane Society benefit, $7-$12. 662-5585 ext. 113
Meeting: Gays & Lesbians Older & Wiser (GLOW) 11 am-1 pm, Turner Geriatric Services, 1010 Wall. 764-2556
Country Christmas: A2 Parks & Rec. noon-4 pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard. Music, caroling, storytelling & crafts, $1.50 adults/$1 youths & srs. 994-2928
Orienteering Outing: Sierra Club noon, Condominium on Up-Down Cir. off Newport Rd. All skill levels welcome at Bird Hills outing, $3 (non-members). 994-5864
Kids Shopping Extravaganza: U-M Museum of Art 2-4 pm, Gift Shop, 525 S. State. 747-0521
Sam Mackey Exhibit Opening: Galerie Jacques 4-7 pm, 616 Wesley. Works of late co-creator (with grandson Tyree Guyton) of the Heidelberg Project. Opening continues 6 Sun, 4-7 pm; exhibit runs thru 11 Jan. 665-9889
Huron High School Hockey: A2 Parks & Rec. 7 pm (see 2 Wed)
Detroit Women's Coffeehouse 7:30 pm, Red door, Unitarian Church, Cass & Forest, Detroit, $5. 313-547-4692
"Porn'im'age'ry: Picturing Prostitutes": A2 Film Coop 8 pm (see 4 Fri)
Handel's "Messiah": Univ. Musical Society and A2 Symphony Orchestra 8pm, Hill Aud., $8-$16. 764-2538
Josh White, Jr.: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Ballads to country, contemporary to jazz, $10.75. 761-1451
New Dance Works: Landlocked 8 pm (see 3 Thu)
Cary Kocher Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Fri)
The Something Box: Guild House 10 pm, 802 Monroe. Performances by local musicians, filmmakers, and artists. Sign up for open mike at 8 pm. 994-0525
6 Sunday
Country Christmas: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. noon-4 pm (see 5 Sat)
Meeting: Dawntreaders 1-3 pm, 802 Monroe. 662-5189
Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2-3 pm, 525 S. State. "Warriors from Xian" 764-0395
Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm services, 3 pm social, Glacier Way United Methodist Church, 1001 Green Rd. 741-1174
Handel's "Messiah": Univ. Musical Society and Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra 2 pm (see 5 Sat)
Alternative Holiday Fair: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice and 1st Baptist Church 3-7 pm, 1st Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron. Crafts, calendars and more. 663-1870
"Haiti: October 1992": Peace InSight 3:05 pm (see 1 Tue)
Swimming: Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics (A2QUA) 4:30 pm, Mack Pool, Miller at 7th St. 665-8063
Community Eucharist: Episcopal Student Foundation 5 pm, 518 E. Washington. Service followed by supper. 665-0606
Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 5 pm (see 2 Wed)
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 6 pm, First Congregational Church, 218 N. Adams. Ypsilanti. 485-3922
Feminist Salon: Common Language Bookstore 6-9 pm, 214 S. Fourth Ave. 663-0036
Business Meeting: Green Party of Huron Valley 6:30-8:30 pm, Rm. 162 Job Skills/Campus Events Bldg., Washtenaw Comm. Coll. 663-3555
New Dance Works: Landlocked 6:30 pm (see 3 Thu)
Seasonal Concert: Unitarian Universalist Church 7:30 pm, 1917 Washtenaw. Featuring the Rona Blue and the EMU Gospel Choir, $10 reserved/$8 general. 769-1261
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), First Congregational Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsilanti. 484-0456
Cabaret! Judy Dow: The Ark 8 pm, 637-12 S. Main. Intimate cabaret evening with local talent, $12. 761-1451
Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. 662-8310
7 Monday
Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Towsley Aud. lobby, WCC, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. 16 panels on display thru 8 Tue. 764-7544
"The Dreamlight Theater Company in Detroit": Peace InSight 2:05 pm (see 3 Thu)
Tenant Talk: Ann Arbor Tenants Union 6:30-7 pm, WCBN 88.3 FM. 936-3076
Homeopathic & Herbal First Aid Workshop: Castle Remedies 7-10 pm, The Parkway Center, 2345 S. Huron Pkwy., $30. 668-0016
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7-9 pm, 2568 Packard Road. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD)
Pre-Chanukah Party: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill Street. Stories & food. 769-0500
Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm, ICC Education Center, 1522 Hill St. Travel to distant places through a shaman's drumbeat. 665-3522
Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm, Lord of Light Lutneran Church, 801 S. Forest. 763-4186
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Big band jazz, $3. 662-8310
8 Tuesday
"Wizard of AIDS": Healthworks Theatre 3 pm, Towsley Aud., WCC, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Chicagobased troupe focuses on AIDS and health education programs. 764-7544
Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group 5:30-7 pm (see 1 Tue)
"Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 1 Tue)
AA Meeting for Lesbians & Bisexual Womyn: Sober Sisters 7 pm (see 1 Tue)
"Human Rights in Uruguay": Peace InSight 7:05 pm. Cable channel 9. Author Hiber Contris describes his politically-motivated arrest and imprisonment. 769-7422
Pastors for Peace Friendshipment to Cuba: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, 1st Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron. Two Ann Arborites, Ken Polsky and Andrea Walsh, just back from delivering humanitarian aid to Cuba, show slides of their experiences. 663-1870
Meeting: Washtenaw Citizens for Animal Rights 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 426-2492
Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 1 Tue)
Lee Murdock: The Ark Free Concert Series 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Six- and twelve-string guitarist. 761-1451
"Wizard of AIDS": Healthworks Theatre 8 pm, U-M Bursley Hall East Cafeteria (see 3 pm, 8 Tue)
Meeting: Women's Health Discussion Group 8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Uses The New Our Bodies Ourselves" as a guide. For women only. This group meets again on 22 Tue. 662-5189
Cary Kocher/Paul Keiler Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Tue)
9 Wednesday
M.F.A. Exhibition: U-M School of Art Rackham Galleries. Features works by Karen Cass, William Doelle, Robin Leventhal, & Bernard O'Brien. Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 am-7 pm. Runs thru 20 Sun. 763-4417
M.F. A. Exhibition: U-M School of Art Slusser Gallery, U-M Art & Arch. Bldg. Features works by Louise Bourne, Michael Collins, Valerie Doran, Dan Koester, & Kaorl Ohgata. Gallery hours: Tue.-Sat., 11 am-5 pm. Runs thru 20 Sun. 763-4417
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art noon, AV Room, 525 S. State. "In a Brilliant Light: Van Gogh in Arles." 747-0521
Buhrrr Blast: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 3:30-5:15 pm (see 2 Wed)
Slide Lectures: U-M School of Art 5:30-7 pm, Lecture Rm. 2104, U-M Art & Arch. Bldg. Features M.F.A. students Michael Collins, Kaori Ohgata, & Bernard O'Brien. 763-4417
Huron High School Hockey: A2 Parks & Rec. 7 pm (see 2 Wed)
Support Group for People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues 7-9 pm (see 2 Wed)
Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm (see 2 Wed)
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm (see 2 Wed)
Benefit Show: Divas With Attitude 8 pm, Espresso Royale Cale, 214 S. Main. Featuring local performance artists and spiritual activists Elise Bryant, Nisi Shawl & others. 665-4404
Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm (see 2 Wed)
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 2 Wed)
Blue Sun: Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 2 Wed)
Benefit Concert: Ann Arbor Tenants Union 9 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. Kiss Me Screaming with Crackerbox, $3.50. 936-3076
Meeting: U-M "East Quad" Social Support Group 9 pm (see 2 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed)
10 Thursday
Lecture & Opening Reception: U-M Museum of Art 4 pm, Inst. for the Humanities, 1524 Rackham. "The Cultivated Image: Garden Photographs by Michael Kenna." Reception follows at Museum of Art. 747-2064
Author's Party for Dr. Carolyn Sleedman: Shaman Drum 4-6 pm, 313 S. State. Features U-M Visiting Professor of History's recent work, "Past Tenses: Essays on History, Autobiography and Writing, 1980-1990." 662-7407
"Recent Developments in the Turkish Economy": Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies 4 pm, U-M Lane Hall Commons. With U-M Asst. Professor H. Nejat Seyhun. 764-0350
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu)
Cerebral Palsy Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7-9 pm, 2568 Packard Road. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD)
"Emotional Disorders in Adolescents": Ozone House 7-8:30 pm, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Workshop for parents of adolescents. 662-2222
"Full Circle": Gaia 7 pm, ICC Education Center, 1522 Hill. Video documentary on spirituality today. 665-3522
Meeting: The Salt Group 7:30 pm (see 3 Thu)
Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 3 Thu)
"Dreamgirls": Huron River Players 8 pm, Huron High, 2727 Fuller. Huron's most talented actors, singers, & dancers perform Broadway musical, $6/$4 studs & srs. 994-2097
Vance Gilbert: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. A daring new voice in contemporary acoustic music, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451
Live Jazz Series: Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 3 Thu)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed)
11 Friday
Winter Clothing Give Away: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 9 am-1 pm, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Coats, sweaters, gloves & other apparel. Donations also welcome. 994-2722
Slide Lectures: U-M School of Art 2:30-5:30 pm, Lecture Rm. 2104, U-M Art & Arch. Bldg. Features M.F.A. students William Doelle, Louise Bourne, Robin Leventhal, Valerie Doran, Dan Koester, & Karen Cass. 763-4417
Food for the Homeless: Hillel 3-7:30 pm, St. Mary's Church, 331 Thompson. Prepare and serve dinner to the homeless. Call to volunteer, 998-0482
Publication Party for "Shadow Play": Shaman Drum 4-6 pm, 313 S. State. With author, U-M Professor of English Charles Baxler. 662-7407
Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm (see 4 Fri)
M.F.A. Exhibition Opening Reception: U-M School of Art 5:30-7:30 pm, Slusser Gallery (see 9 Wed)
Deadbeat Society: PJ's No Kickdrums Acoustic Concert Series 6-7 pm, 617 Packard. Bluegrass & swing. 663-3441
"Human Rights in Uruguay": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 8 Tue)
M.F.A. Exhibition Opening Reception: U-M School of Art 7-9:30 pm, Rackham Galleries. (see 9 Wed)
Walt Whitman Coffeehouse for Gay & Bisexual Men: Common Language Bookstore 7-10 pm, 214 S. Fourth Ave. 971-5411
Annual Banquet: Palestine Aid Society 7 pm, 1st United Methodist Church, 120 S. State. Fundraiser for families of Palestinian prisoners and the El-Ahli Hospital in the Gaza Strip, $25/$20 students. 741-1113
Cookie Exchange Party: National Organization for Women 7:30 pm, 1406 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. 484-1897
Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 4 Fri)
Opening Reception for "Benign Neglect": Ann Arbor Artists' Co-op 8-10 pm, 617 E. Huron (lower level). Exhibit of watercolor paintings of urban & rural isolation by Lisa Tennant. Gallery hours: Sat. & Sun., 1-6 pm. Runs thru 14 Jan. 763-4417
Reading - "A Christmas Carol": U-M Museum of Art 8 pm, 525 S. State. Features Professor Bert Hornback. Free ticket required - available at Mich. Union Ticket Office. 747-2064
Phish: Prism Productions 8 pm, Mich. Theater, 603 E. Liberty. A rollercoaster ride for the senses, $14.50/$12.50. 665-6666
"Songs of Love, Resistance and Revolution": The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation 8 pm, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. Food and live music, $3. 665-4734
The RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. A2's favorite bluegrass band, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451
The Raisin Pickers: Leonardo's 8-10 pm, North Campus Commons. Old-time dance music, swing, and "new"-grass. 764-7544
"Dreamgirls": Huron River Players 8 pm (see 10 Thu)
Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm (see 4 Fri)
Ramona Collins: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310
12 Saturday
Handcrafts Sale: SERRV 9 am-12:30 pm, Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty (tower entrance). Benefits 3rd World crafts persons. 663-0362
Huron Hills Cross Country Ski Center Opens: A2 Parks & Rec. Huron Hills Golf Course, 3465 E. Huron Dr. Hours: 9 am-7 pm (weekends & holidays), $3; 10 am-6 pm (weekdays), $2.50. Equipment rental and season passes available. 971-6480
"Santa Paws": Humane Society 10 am-6 pm (see 5 Sat)
Family Program: U-M Museum of Art 10:30 am, 525 S. State. Music with The SongSisters. 764-0395
Symposium: U-M Museum of Art 4 pm, Rackham Amphitheatre. "A Delicate Balance: Quality & Accessibility in Today' s Art Museums" with former director of the National Gallery of Art, J. Carter Brown and others. 764-0395
Holiday Party: Washtenaw Area Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. 7 pm, Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living, 2568 Packard 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)
"Raise the Roof": Performance Network 7 pm (reception), 8 pm (performance), Lydia Mendelssohn Theater. Benefit for Performance Network includes music and drama performances by Whitley Setrakian, Annemarie Stoll & Miriam Yezbick, Malcolm Tulip, Madcat & Kane, Dick Siegle & Tracey Lee Komarmy, and more, $15/$25 advance preferred seating. Dance party at Performance Network with the Urbations follows Show, $5. 663-0861
Pat's People: The Ark 7:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Music of Ireland and Scotland in memory of Kitty Wallace, $10. 761-1451
"Dreamgirls": Huron River Players 8pm (see 10 Thu)
Reading - "A Christmas Carol": U-M Museum of Art 8 pm (see 11 Fri)
Ramona Collins: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 11 Fri)
The Something Box: Guild House 10 pm (see 5 Sat)
13 Sunday
Handcrafts Sale: SERRV 9 am-12:30 pm (see 12 Sat)
Chanuka Party: Jewish Cultural Society 10 am-noon, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. 665-2825
"Make Your Own Backyard Ice Rink" Clinic: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 11 am, West Park. 994-2768
"Shop Til You Drop": Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. noon-5 pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd. Provides traditional holiday farm activities for the kids while you finish your shopping, $16/child. Pre-registration, 994-2928
"Winter Survival": Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 1-3 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Road. Learn fire starting, shelter building, etc. No children under age 8, $3/$10 family. 662-7802
Hike or Ski Bravo Trail: Sierra Club 1 pm, City Hall Parking Lot, 100 N. Fifth Ave. Pinckney Rec. Area outing. 971-1754
Meeting: Parents-FLAG/Ann Arbor 2 pm, King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2685 Packard. 741-0659
"Dreamgirls": Huron River Players 2 pm (see 10 Thu)
Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2-3 pm (see 6 Sun)
Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians 2 pm (see 6 Sun)
"Human Rights in Uruguay": Peace InSight 3:05 pm (see 8 Tue)
"Caroling by Candlelight": A2 Symphony Orchestra 4 pm, Mich. Theater, 603 E. Liberty, $12-$18/discounts for studs, srs, youth. 994-4801
Swimming: A2 Queer Aquatics (A2QUA) 4:30 pm (see 6 Sun)
Community Eucharist: Episcopal Student Foundation 5 pm (see 6 Sun)
Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 5 pm (see 2 Wed)
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 6 Sun)
Meeting: GLBi Veterans of America 7 pm, location TBA. 763-4186
Seasonal Concert: Kerrytown Concert House 7:30 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Featuring piano solos by Dixon R. Doll, Jr., $10 reserved/$8 general. 769-2999
Meeting: Ypsi. Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 6 Sun)
Jesse Richards: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Singer, composer, dancer & mystic, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451
Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Sun)
14 Monday
Holiday Youth Social: A2 Parks & Rec. 4-6 pm, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Elementary-aged students celebrate with gift-giving, games & more. 994-2722
Tenant Talk: Ann Arbor Tenants Union 6:30-7 pm (see 7 Mon)
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7-9 pm (see 7 Mon)
Meeting: Women's Health Discussion Group 8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Uses "The New Our Bodies Ourselves" as a guide. For women only. This group meets again on 28 Mon. 662-5189
Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 7 Mon)
Steve Somers Band: Tower Inn 9 pm to midnight, 701 W. Cross St., Ypsi. Blues, R & B, funk, jazz. 487-2650
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 7 Mon)
15 Tuesday
Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group 5:30-7 pm (see 1 Tue)
"Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 1 Tue)
AA Meeting for Lesbians & Bisexual Womyn 7 pm (see 1 Tue)
"Does Truth Matter?": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable chan. 9. Public forum on political campaigns. 769-7422
Dream Workshop: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm (see 1 Tue)
General Meeting: Sierra Club 7:30 pm (potluck 6:30 pm), Bolanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. 662-7727
Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 1 Tue)
The Chieftains: U-M Office of Major Events 8 pm, Hill Aud. Old fashioned Irish Christmas show, $16-$24. 763-TKTS
Meeting: Bisexual Women's Social Group 8 pm (see 1 Tue)
Cary Kocher/Paul Keiler Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Tue)
16 Wednesday
Holiday Poinsettias Sale: N. Campus Commons Arts 8 am-4 pm. 764-7544
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art noon, AV Room. "Mary Cassatt: Impressionist from Philadelphia." 747-0521
Buhrrr Blast: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 3:30-5:15 pm (see 2 Wed)
Support Group for People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues 7-9 pm (see 2 Wed)
Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm (see 2 Wed)
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm (see 2 Wed)
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 2 Wed)
Blue Sun: Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 2 Wed)
Meeting: U-M "East Quad" Social Support Group 9 pm (see 2 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed)
17 Thursday
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu)
"Setting Limits in Children & Adolescents": Ozone House 7-8:30 pm, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Workshop for parents of adolescents. 662-2222
Meeting: The Salt Group 7:30 pm (see 3 Thu)
Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 3 Thu)
Live Jazz Series: Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 3 Thu)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed)
18 Friday
Holiday Poinsettias Sale: N. Campus Commons Arts 8 am-4 pm. 764-7544
Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm (see 4 Fri)
"Does Truth Matter?": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 15 Tue)
Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 4 Fri)
Footloose Holiday Show: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Acoustic band with ever-changing instrumentation, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451
"Holiday Choral Evening": Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra 8 pm, Mich. Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Features Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Hodie," $12-$18 w/ discounts for studs, srs, youth. 994-4801
"A Christmas Carol": The Toledo Repertoire Theatre & The Toledo Symphony 8 pm, Toledo Museum of Art. Traditional English carols and an adaption of Dicken's story, fee. (419) 243-9277
Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm (see 4 Fri)
Harvey Thompson: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310
Dance Jam: People Dancing 10 pm (see 4 Fri)
19 Saturday
Skate with Santa: A2 Parks & Rec. 2:30-4:30 pm, Buhr Outdoor Ice Rink, 2751 Packard, $2.75 adults/$1.75 youths & srs. 971-3228
Joel Mabus Record Release Concert: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Original songs on fiddle, banjo, guitar & mandolin, $9/$8 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451
"A Christmas Carol": The Toledo Repertoire Theatre & The Toledo Symphony 8 pm (see 18 Fri)
Harvey Thompson: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 18 Fri)
The Something Box: Guild House 10 pm (see 5 Sat)
20 Sunday
Santa on Ice: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 1-3 pm, Veterans Ice Rink, 2150 Jackson Rd. Skate rental available, $3.75 adults/$3 youths & srs. 761-7240
Meeting: Dawntreaders 1-3 pm (see 6 Sun)
"A Christmas Carol": The Toledo Repertoire Theatre & The Toledo Symphony 1:30 & 4:30 pm (see 18 Fri)
Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2-3 pm (see 6 Sun)
Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 6 Sun)
"Does Truth Matter?": Peace InSight 3:05 pm (see 15 Tue)
Swimming: Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics (A2QUA) 4:30 pm (see 6 Sun)
Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 5 pm (see 2 Wed)
Meeting: Lesbians of Color Collective 5:30 pm, location TBA. 763-4186
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 6 pm (see 6 Sun)
Feminist Salon: Common Language Bookstore 6-9 pm (see 6 Sun)
Discussion Meeting: Green Party of Huron Valley 6:30-8:30 pm (see 6 Sun)
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 6 Sun)
Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Sun)
21 Monday
Tenant Talk: Ann Arbor Tenants Union 6:30-7 pm (see 7 Mon)
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7-9 pm (see 7 Mon)
Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm (see 7 Mon)
Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 7 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 7 Mon)
22 Tuesday
Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group 5:30-7 pm (see 1 Tue)
"Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 1 Tue)
AA Meeting for Lesbians & Bisexual Womyn: Sober Sisters 7 pm (see 1 Tue)
"The Christopher Columbus Follies": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. Underground Railway Theatre portrays the legacy ot Europeans in the New World. 769-7422
Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 1 Tue)
Meeting: Women's Health Discussion Group 8 pm (see 8 Tue)
Cary Kocher/Paul Keiler Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Tue)
23 Wednesday
Buhrrr Blast: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 3:30-5:15 pm (see 2 Wed)
Support Group for People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues 7-9 pm (see 2 Wed)
Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm (see 2 Wed)
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm (see 2 Wed)
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 2 Wed)
Meeting: U-M "East Quad" Social Support Group 9 pm (see 2 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed)
24 Thursday
Marathon Skate: A2 Parks & Rec. 11 am-1 pm (adults), 1:15-5 pm (kids), Veterans Ice Rink, 2150 Jackson Rd., $3.75 adults/$3 youths & srs. 761-7240
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed)
25 Friday
"The Christopher Columbus Follies": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 22 Tue)
26 Saturday
Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310
27 Sunday Feed the Poets: Del Rio 1:30-4:30 pm, 122 W. Washington. Features local poets and open mike. 761-2530
Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 6 Sun)
"The Christopher Columbus Follies": Peace InSight 3:05 pm (see 22 Tue)
Swimming: Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics (A2QUA) 4:30 pm (see 6 Sun)
Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 5 pm (see 2 Wed)
Meeting: Lesbians of Color Collective 5:30 pm (see 20 Sun)
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 6 pm (see 6 Sun)
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 6 Sun)
Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Sun)
28 Monday
Tenant Talk: Ann Arbor Tenants Union 6:30-7 pm (see 7 Mon)
Meeting: Women's Health Discussion Group 8 pm (see 14 Mon)
Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 7 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 7 Mon)
29 Tuesday
Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group 5:30-7 pm (see 1 Tue)
"Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 1 Tue)
AA Meeting for Lesbians & Bisexual Womyn: Sober Sisters 7 pm (see 1 Tue)
"Update on Guatemala": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. With activists Andrea Walsh and Camillus Dufresne. 769-7422
Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 1 Tue)
Cary Kocher/Paul Keiler Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Tue)
30 Wednesday
Buhrrr Blast: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 3:30-5:15 pm (see 2 Wed)
Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm (see 2 Wed)
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm (see 2 Wed)
Meeting: U-M "East Quad" Social Support Group 9 pm (see 2 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed)
31 Thursday
Marathon Skate: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 11 am (see 24 Sat)
John Roberts & Tony Barrand: The Ark 8 & 11 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. English vaudeville, parodies, pub songs & sea shanties, $13.50. 761-1451
"Jazz Revisited" Concert and Party: WUOM-917 FM 8 pm, Power Center. With the Chenille Sisters, James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band, & Doe Cheatham. Party at Gandy Dancer, 401 Depot, follows concert. Concert: $12.50-$18.50, $5 extra tor party reservations. 668-8397
Eddie Russ Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $25 singles/$40 couples. Call for reservations 662-8310