January

To publicize February Calendar events, send formatted listings by January 15 to AGENDA, 220 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, Mi 48104. FORMAT - Date, event, sponsor, time, and place; one or two sentence description, fee, phone number. (Please include a contact name and phone number - not for publication). 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 Friday    Ongoing Exhibits: U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. "Four Treasures of the Chinese Scholar's Studio" runs thru 7 March; "The Cultivated Image: Garden Photographs by Michael Kenna" runs thru 28 Feb.; Tiffany Interiors From the H.O. Havemeyer House" runs thru 21 Feb.; "Antiquities from the Kelsey Museum" runs thru 31 Jan.; 'The Invincible and Immortal Army: Warriors From Xian" runs thru 17 Jan.; "Picasso and Gris" ongoing. 747-2063.  Faculty Exhibition: U-M School of Art Inst. for the Humanities, Rackham Bldg. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional works. Runs thru Oct. 1993. 763-4417.  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. Smoke-and alcohol-free. Children welcome, $2. 996-2405.

2 Saturday    Winter Swim Session: A2 Parks & Rec. Mack Indoor Pool, 715 Brooks. Runs 10 weeks. Times vary for age and skill level, $20-33. 994-2898.  "Benign Neglect": A2 Artists' Coop 1-6 pm, 617 E. Huron. Exhibit of watercolor paintings of urban & rural isolation by Lisa Tennant. Runs Sats. & Suns. thru 10 Sun. 763-4417.  "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum": Strand Theatre 5 pm & 9 pm, 12 N. Saginaw, Pontiac, $19-$24. 335-8100.  Detroit Women's Coffeehouse 7:30 pm, Red door, Unitarian Church, Cass & Forest, Detroit, $5. 313-547-4692.  Eddie Russ Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Fri) .

3 Sunday    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; Four Treasures of the Chinese Scholar's Studio." 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.  "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum": Strand Theatre 2 pm & 7 pm, 12 N. Saginaw, Pontiac, $14-$19. 335-8100.  Swimming: Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics Swim Team (A2QUA) 4:30 pm, Mack Pool, Miller at 7th St. 665-8063.  Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 5 pm, Gallup Park. 434-4494.  Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 6 pm, First Congregational Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsilanti. 485-3922.  Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), First Congregational Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsilanti. 484-0456.  Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207S. Ashley. 662-8310.

4 Monday    Instructional Swim: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. Mack Indoor Pool, 715 Brooks. Classes meet twice a week (M, W or T, Th) thru 4 Feb. Times vary for age and skill level, $20 residents/$22 non-residents. 994-2898.  Women's Book Group: Guild House noon, 802 Monroe. Call for the week's readings. 662-5189.  Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6:30-7 pm, WCBN 88.3 FM. 936-3076. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7 pm, 2568 Packard Road. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD) . Meeting: Washtenaw Area Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. 7 pm, Salvation Army Bldg , 100 Arbana. Speaker: Audiologist Connie Spak. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TOD).  Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm. Carriage House, 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 Lutheran Church, 801 S. Forest at Hill. 763-4186.  Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Big band jazz, $3. 662-8310.

5 Tuesday    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.  "Earth Summit Conference": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. Three participants Irom Mich. discuss the summit. 769-7422.  Dream Workshop: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm, Carriage House, 1522 Hill St. Dreams analyzed and discussed using Jungian methodology. 665-3522.  Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm, 3200 Mich. Union. For women of all sexual orientations who grew up in any kind of dysfunctional home. 665-3706. Meeting: Bisexual Women's Social Group 8 pm, location TBA. 763-4186.  Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310.

6 Wednesday    ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, AV Room, 525 S. State "Jennifer Bartlett." 764-0395.  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 (see 3 Sun).  "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum": Strand Theatre 7 pm (see 3 Sun).  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 pm, 2568 Packard Road. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD).  Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm, Mich. Union. Ask for room # at information desk. 665-8438. Blue Sun: Leonardo's 8 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.

7 Thursday    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 . "Teenage Sexuality & HIV/AIDS": Ozone House 7 pm, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Workshop for parents of adolescents. 662-2222.  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.  Charmie Gholson & Her Many Friends and Larynx Zillion's Novelty Shop: Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Eclectic music and dance combine for complete aural and visual stimulation, $5 per show/$8 both. 663-0861.  Live Jazz Series: Leonardo's 8 pm, N. Campus Commons. 764-7544. "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum": Strand Theatre 8pm(see 3 Sun). "MCATS": Peace InSight 9:05 pm, Cable channel 9. Members of the Augusta Township group opposing the toxic waste incinerator discuss their campaign. 769-7422. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Wed).

8 Friday    Disarmament Working Group Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon-1 pm, Memorial Christian Church, 730 Tappan. 663-1870.  Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm, Dominick's, 812 Monroe. 763-4186. "Earth Summit Conference": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 5 Tue).  Walt Whitman Coffeehouse for Gay & Bisexual Men: Common Language Bookstore 7-10 pm, 214 S. Fourth Ave. 971-5411.  Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 1 Fri).  Atiza Shevrin: Jewish Cultural Society 7:45 pm, 2935 Birch Hollow. Talk on the image of Jewish women in literature and society. 665-5761.  Sweet Honey in the Rock: University Musical Society 8 pm, HilI Aud. All women vocal ensemble blends blues, gospel & jazz, $12-$22. 764-2538 . Division Street: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Bluegrass, folk & pop, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451.  Montage: Leonardo's 8 pm, North Campus Commons. Imaginative vocals with piano jazz. 764-7544.  Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm, 802 Monroe. For adults interested In playing hand percussion and learning rhythms. 662-5189.  Charmie Gholson & Larynx Zillion: Performance Network 8 pm (see 7 Thu). "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum": Strand Theatre 8 pm (see 2 Sat).

9 Saturday    "Theatre Beyond Words": Walk & Squawk Productions 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 117 N. First St. Workshop on the fundamental techniques of theatre. Weekly sessions thru 30 Sat, $15 per session/$45 four sessions. 668-2692.  S.E.E.D.S. and P.I.N.E.S.: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 10:30 am-noon (grades 1-3), 1:30-3:30 pm (grades 4-6), Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Road. Program on nature topic. $5 younger $6 older children. 662-7802 . Meeting: Gays & Lesbians Older & Wiser (GLOW) 11 am, Turner Geriatric Services, 1010 Wall. 764-2556 . Skating Classes: A2 Parks & Rec. 1:15-2:15 pm, Buhr Outdoor Ice Rink, 2751 Packard. Beginners intermediate classes for school-aged children. Runs thru 13 Feb. Pre-reg. necessary, $31 res./$37 non-res. 994-2780.  "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum": Strand Theatre 5 pm & 9 pm (see 2 Sat) Straight Ahead: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. All-female contemporary jazz and bebop band, $12.50. 761-1451. Charmie Gholson & Larynx Zillion: Performance Network 8 pm (see 7 Thu). 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.

10 Sunday    Meeting: Dawntreaders 1 pm (see 3 Sun). Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2-3 pm, 525 S. State. "The Cultivated Image: Garden Photographs by Michael Kenna." 764-0395 . " A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum": Strand Theatre 2 pm & 7 pm (see 3 Sun).  Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 3 Sun).  Mass Meeting for Jewish Women's Art Exhibit: Hillel 3 pm, 1429 Hill Street. Exhibit to be held in March at the Mich. Union Gallery. 741-8437. "Earth Summit Conference": Peace InSight 3:05 pm (see 5 Tue).  Mstislav Rostropovich, cellist: University Musical Society 4 pm, Hill Aud. World-renowned musician and defender of human rights and artistic freedom, $18-$48. 764-2538.  Martin Luther King Unity March & Rededication: 2nd Baptist Church 4 pm, Washtenaw County Bldg. (Main 6 Huron). Unity march to 2nd Baptist Church (850 Red Oak). 663-9369. Swimming: Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics (A2QUA) 4:30 pm (see 3 Sun).  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 3 Sun).  Feminist Salon: Common Language Bookstore 6 pm, 214 S. Fourth Ave. 663-0036.  Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 6 pm (see 3 Sun).  Gholson & Zillion: Performance Network 6:30 pm (see 7 Thu).  Meeting: GLBi Veterans of America 7 pm, location TBA. 763-4186. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 3 Sun).  Madcat & Kane Album Release: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Harmonica virtuoso and blues guitarist, $8.75 /$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451.  Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Sun).

11 Monday    "MCATS": Peace InSight 2:05 pm (see 7 Thu). Tenant Talk: Ann Arbor Tenants Union 6:30 pm (see 4 Mon). Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 4 Mon).  Arlo Guthrie: The Ark 7:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main, $17.50. 761-1451.  Booksigning with Bernice Reagon: Borders Bookshop 7:30 pm, 303 S. State. Director of Sweet Honey in the Rock discusses her new book, "We'll Understand It Better By and By: Pioneering African American Gospel Composers." 668-7652.  Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 4 Mon). Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Mon).

12 Tuesday    "The Approach of China and Vietnam to Reforming a Socialist System": U-M Center for Chinese Studies noon, location TBA. With Harvard Professor of Economics Dwight Perkins. 764-6308.  Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group 5:30-7 pm (see 5 Tue). "Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 5 Tue) . AA Meeting for Lesbians & Bisexual Womyn: Sober Sisters 7 pm (see 5 Tue).  "Cuban/American Friendshipment": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. Ann Arborites Andrea Walsh and Ken Polsky discuss the aid caravan. 769-7422. General Meeting: National Organization for Women (NOW) 7:30 pm, Unitarian Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Talk on "The Achievement Gap in Math and Science." 995-5494.  Meeting: Washtenaw Citizens for Animal Rights 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 426-2492. Religious Coalition on Latin America Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, 1st Baptist Church's Guild House, 512 E. Huron. 663-1870. Arlo Guthrie: The Ark 7:30 pm (see 11 Mon). Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 5 Tue).  Meeting: Women's Health Discussion Group 8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. For women only. 662-5189.  "Talk To Us - Sexual Information & Misinformation": Hillel 8 pm, 1429 Hill Street. Performance by interactive theatre troupe. 769-0500 . Meeting: Bisexual Women's Social Group 8 pm (see 5 Tue). Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Tue).

13  Wednesday    ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, AV Room, 525 S. State. "Karen Finley." 764-0395.  Buhrrr Blast: Ann Arbor Parks 6 Rec. 3:30 pm (see 6 Wed).  Huron High School Hockey: A2 Parks & Rec. 7 pm, Veterans Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson Rd., $4. 761-7240.  Support Group for People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues 7 pm (see 6 Wed).  Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm (see 3 Sun).  Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm (see 6 Wed). Bryan Bowers: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Autoharp virtuoso, $10/$9 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451.  Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 6 Wed) . Blue Sun: Leonardos 8 pm (see 6 Wed).  Meeting: U-M "East Quad" Social Support Group 9 pm (see 6 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Wed).

14 Thursday    Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5.30 pm (see 7 Thu). "Substance Abuse Issues in Adolescents": Ozone House 7-8:30 pm, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Workshop for parents of adolescents. 662-2222.  Discussion with State Sen. Lana Pollack: Hillel 7 pm, 1429 Hill Street. 769-0500. Urban Bush Women: Renaissance High School Varsity Choir 7 pm, Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd., Detroit. Community sing with musical group in African-American tradition. 764-2538.  Cerebral Palsy Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7 pm, 2568 Packard Road. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD). "Violin Making in Ann Arbor: Unveiling the Myth and Mysteries of the Italian Masters": Philips Pre-Concert Presentation 7 pm, Rackham E. Lecture Rm. 764-2538. Meeting: Women's Circle 7:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Spirituality group. 662-5189. Meeting: The Salt Group 7:30 pm (see 7 Thu).  Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 7 Thu).  Musical Benefit: Oxfam America 8 pm, The Ark, 637-1/2 S. Main. Acoustic blues by Shari Kane, Dave Steele and Dave Morris (of Big Dave & the Ultrasonics), and rockabilly by Rex Baile. Proceeds benefit projects in Somalia and Southern Africa, $6. 761-1451. Tokyo String Quartet: University Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud., $20-$29. 764-2538 . Live Jazz Series: Leonardo's 8 pm (see 7 Thu).  Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Wed).

15 Friday    Stress Reduction Weekend: Neahtawanta Inn 1308 Neahtawanta Rd., Traverse City. Activities include skiing, sauna, meditation, games and more. Runs thru 18 Mon, $140-$195 single/$256 couple. 616-223-7315.  Friday Forum: Guild House noon, 802 Monroe. Juan Cole, Director of the U-M Moslem Studies Center, discusses his book "Comparing Moslem Societies." Optional lunch $1. 662-5189.  Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm (see 1 Fri). Restroom Poets: PJ's No Kickdrums Acoustic Concert Series 6 pm, 617 Packard. Sparse arrangements, deft musical layering & tight vocal harmonies. 663-344.1 "Cuban/American Friendshipment": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 12 Tue). Urban Bush Women: Ypsilanti High School Concert Choir 7 pm, Hussey Rm., Mich. League (see 14 Thu). "The Snow Queen": Young People's Theater 7:30 pm, Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. Adapted from Hans Anderson, this production features a quest across three countries, $5 youth/$7 adult. 663-0861.  Grads & Young Professionals Veggie Shabbat Potluck: Hillel 7:30 pm, U-M Lawyers' Club. Discussion with Hank Greenspan, author of "Remnants" - play based on stories of Holocaust survivors. 769-0500. Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 8 Fri). Alistair Brown, Roger Houghton & Cherie Whalen: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Scottish folk. ballads & odes, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs&srs. 761-1451. The Raisin Pickers: Leonardo's 8 pm, North Campus Commons. Old-time dance music, swing, and "new"-grass. 764-7544.  Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm (see 8 Fri). Dance Jam: People Dancing 10 pm (see 1 Fri).

16 Saturday   Children's and Women's Health Conference: National Organization for Women Towsley Center, U-M Medical School. 3-day conference on community based health care, $15/$10 studs. Arleen Bradford, 936-9800.  Tracks and Tees: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Road. Children ages 7-9 investigate animal tracks, $6. 662-7802. "Theatre Beyond Words": Walk & Squawk Productions 10:30 am (see 9 Sat).  Discussion Meeting: Democratic Socialists of America noon, Dominicas, 812 Monroe. 662-4497. "The Snow Queen": Young People's Theater 3 pm & 7 pm (see 15 Fri). "Basic Witchcraft": Gaia 7 pm, Carriage House, 1522 HilI. Video about mixing love potions, creating healing charms & more. 665-3522.  Huron High School Hockey: A2 Parks & Rec. 7 pm (see 13 Wed). Mustard's Retreat: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Eclectic blend of song and story, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs &srs. 761-1451. Urban Bush Women: University Musical Society 8 pm. Power Center. Group uses movement, music, drama & wit to examine the African experience, $14-26. 764-2538. "Raise the Red Lantern": U-M Center for Chinese Studies 8 pm, U-M Lorch Aud. Film about a young woman's first year as the newest wife in a wealthy household. 764-6308. Celebration of Jewish Arts: Hillel 8 pm, 1429 Hill Street. Cantor Jeff Klepper presents folk, rock & jazz, $8/$5 studs. 769-0500 Joe's Birthday Bash: Performance Network 10 pm, 408 W. Washington. Performance Network fundraiser with Big Dave & The Ultrasonics, $6. 663-0861. The Something Box: Guild House 10 pm (see 9 Sat) .

17 Sunday    Hike or Ski Park Lyndon: Sierra Club 1 pm, City Hall Parking Lot, 100 N. Fifth Ave. 483-0058. Meeting: Dawntreaders 1 pm (see 3 Sun).  Meeting: Parents-FLAG/Ann Arbor 2 pm, King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2685 Packard. 741-0659. Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2 pm (see 10 Sun). Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 3 Sun). Urban Bush Women: University Musical Society 3 pm (see 16 Sat). "The Snow Queen": Young People's Theater 3 pm (see 15 Fri). "Cuban American Friendshipment": Peace InSight 3:05 pm (see 12 Tue). Swimming: A2 Queer Aquatics (A2QUA) 4:30 pm (see 3 Sun). Choral Reunion: University Musical Society 5 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Celebrate choral traditions of the UMS with past, present and future choral members. 665-8690. Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 5 pm (see 3 Sun). Community Eucharist: Episcopal Student Foundation 5 pm (see 10 Sun). 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 3 Sun). "In the Shadow of the Stars": University Musical Society 7 pm, Mich. Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 1991 Academy Award-winning film for Best Documentary about the San Francisco Opera Chorus, free with film coupon. 764-2538.  Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 3 Sun). Barb Barton: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. New age, acoustic, folk & rock blend, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Sun).

18 Monday    Women's Book Group: Guild House noon (see 4 Mon). Martin Luther King Day Art Videos: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, AV Room. 525 S. State. "My Hands Are the Tools of My Soul: Art and Poetry of the American Indian," and "Richard Hunt: Outdoor Sculpture." 764-0395.  Creating Multicultural Spaces: Program on Intergroup Relations & Conflict 1:30-3:30 pm, Anderson Rm., Mich. Union. Panel discussion on race, ethnicity, gender & sexual orientation on campus. 936-1875. Urban Bush Women: Huron & Pioneer High School Choirs 3 pm, Vandenburg Rm., Mich. League (see 14 Thu).  "Renewing Our Connections - A Dialogue Among People of Color": Program on Intergroup Relations & Conflict 5-7 pm, Rm. 2443-2446 Mason Hall. Discuss common concerns and coalition building. 936-1875. "Building Bridges- A Dialogue Between White People & People of Color: Program on Intergroup Relations & Conflict 5-7 pm, Rm. 2443-2446 Mason Hall. Discuss what divides and unites us. 936-1875 . Tenant Talk: Ann Arbor Tenants Union 6:30 pm (see 4 Mon). Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 4 Mon). Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm (see 4 Mon).  Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 4 Mon). Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Mon) .

19 Tuesday    "A Proposal for Collaboration on Environmental Problems in China": U-M Center for Chinese Studies noon, U-M Lane Hall. With U-M Professors Jonathan Bulkley and Marc Ross. 764-6308.  Object Lesson: U-M Museum of Art 12:10-12:30 pm, 525 S. State. "The American Place Series: Grace Hartigan in the Late '80s." 764-0395.  Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group 5:30 pm (see 5 Tue).  "Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 5 Tue).  AA Meeting for Lesbians & Bisexual Womyn: Sober Sisters 7 pm (see 5 Tue) . "Sojourn to Truth": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. Alternative Columbus Day ceremony at Sojourner Truth's burial place. 769-7422 . General Meeting: Sierra Club 7:30 pm, Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Ken Vrana speaks on "Underwater Preserve." 662-7727.  Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 5 Tue). Dream Workshop: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm (see 5 Tue). Andrew Calhoun & Kat Eggleston: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Folk artists, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451.  Meeting: Bisexual Women's Social Group 8 pm (see 5 Tue). Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Tue).

20 Wednesday    ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, AV Room, 525 S. State. "Richard Hunt: Outdoor Sculpture." 764-0395.  Winter Wonder Walk: A2 Parks & Rec. 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Children ages 4-5 will make a mural from animal tracks in the snow. Includes session on 27 Wed, $12.  662-7802.  Buhrrr Blast: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 3:30 pm (see 6 Wed). "Black Political Prisoners in the U.S.": Baker-Mandela Center 7 pm, Power Center. Speakers include: Dhoruba Bin Wahad and Ahmad Abdur-Rahman (former Black Panther political prisoners), and Gloria House (Professor at Wayne State Univ.). 487-7017.  Support Group for People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues 7 pm (see 6 Wed).  Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm (see 3 Sun). Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm (see 6 Wed). Figure Skating Exhibition: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 7:30-9.30 pm, Veterans Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson Rd. 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 (see 6 Wed).  Blue Sun: Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 6 Wed).  Meeting: U-M "East Quad" Social Support Group 9 pm (see 6 Wed).  Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Wed).

21 Thursday    Arttalk: U-M Museum of Art 12:10-1 pm, AV Room, 525 S. State. 'Matisse Revisited." 764-0395. Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 7 Thu).  "Communication Skills for Parents": Ozone House 7 pm, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Workshop for parents of adolescents. 662-2222.  Roe v. Wade Anniversary: Planned Parenthood 7 pm, Aud C, Angell Hall. Video and discussion. 973-0579.  "On Listening to Survivors": Hillel 7-8:30 pm, 1429 Hill Street. 10-week course on the experiences of Holocaust survivors. 769-0500.  Cerebral Palsy Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 7 pm (see 14 Thu).  Meeting: The Salt Group 7:30 pm (see 7 Thu).  Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 7 Thu). "Dreamlight ": Dreamlight Theatre Company 8 pm, Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. Mime drama that asks "What if Mary and Joseph found themselves without enough money to pay the rent, thus evicted and left seeking shelter on the cold inner-city streets?" $10/$8 studs & srs. 663-0861.  Deadbeat Society: Schoolkids Free Concert Series 8 pm, The Ark, 637-1/2 S. Main. Bluegrass & swing. 761-1451.  Live Jazz Series: Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 7 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Wed).

22 Friday    "Sojourn to Truth": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 19 Tue).  Women's Potluck & Social: Common Language Bookstore 6:30-8 pm, 214 S. Fourth Ave. Bring a dish to pass. 663-0036.  20th Anniv. Celebration of Roe vs. Wade: National Organization for Women 7:30 pm, 2870 Overridge Dr. Film on the April, 1992 "March For Women's Lives." 971-7856 . Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 8 Fri).  "The Museum Chamber Strings: In An English Garden: U-M Museum of Art 8 pm, 525 S. State. Museum Chamber Strings will perform a program of British music, $12/$7 studs. 747-0521.  Espresso: Leonardo's 8 pm, North Campus Commons. Swing, jazz, show tunes & pop. 764-7544.  The RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Ann Arbor's favorite bluegrass band, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs &srs. 761-1451.  Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm (see 8 Fri) . "Dreamlight": Dreamlight Theatre Company 8 pm (see 21 Thu).

23 Saturday   "Theatre Beyond Words": Walk & Squawk Productions 10:30 am (see 9 Sat). "Chinese Ghost Story III": U-M Center for Chinese Studies 8 pm, U-M Lorch Aud. Film about the light against ancient and troublesome ghosts. 764-6308.  Gay & Lesbian Winter Party: Huron Valley Community Church 8 pm-midnight, 1001 Green Rd. Music and refreshments (no alcohol), $4. 741-1174. Roy Brooks: The Ark 8 pm, , 637-1/2 S. Main. Performs the solo suite "The Mystical Astronaut: l'd Rather Duet Myself," $12.50. 761-1451.  "Dreamlight": Dreamlight Theatre Company 8 pm (see 21 Thu).  The Something Box: Guild House 10pm (see 9 Sat).

24 Sunday   "The Great Works of Judiasm": Jewish Cultural Society 10 am, 2935 Birch Hollow. 665-2825.  "Guild House & Our Roots In Church Ministry: Centennial Kick Off": Guild House 12:15 pm, Memorial Christian Church, 730 Tappan. Luncheon and program celebrating 100 years in 1993. 662-5189.  Meeting: Dawntreaders 1-3 pm (see 3 Sun).  Birds of Prey: A2 Parks & Rec. 2-3 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Road. Demonstration by Howell Nature Center Staff, $3. 662-7802.  Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2-3 pm, 525 S. State. Tiffany Interiors from the H.O. Havemeyer House." 764-0395. "Dreamlight": Dreamlight Theatre Company 2 & 6:30 pm (see 21 Thu). 2 pm (see 3 Sun) "Sojourn to Truth": Peace InSight 3:05 pm (see 19 Tue). Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea: University Musical Society 4 pm, Power Center, fee. 764-2538 . "Bid from the Heart" Auction: Humane Society 4 pm, Holiday Inn West, 2900 Jackson Rd. Silent and live auction to benefit Humane Society, $30 members/$35 nonmembers. 662-5585 (x-113). Swimming: A2 Queer Aquatics (A2QUA) 4:30 pm (see 3 Sun).  Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 5 pm (see 3 Sun). Community Eucharist: Episcopal Student Foundation 5 pm (see 10 Sun). Meeting: Lesbians of Color Collective 5:30 pm (see 17 Sun).  Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 6 pm (see 3 Sun). Feminist Salon: Common Language Bookstore 6 pm (see 10 Sun). Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 3 Sun). Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Sun).

25 Monday    Masters Swim Session: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. Mack Indoor Pool, 715 Brooks. Swimmers must be able to swim 1 mile per workout. Classes meet Mon-Fri, 6-7:30 am or Mon/Wed/Fri, 6-7:30 pm thru 2 April. Fees based on number of workouts. 994-2898. Tenant Talk: Ann Arbor Tenants Union 6:30 pm (see 4 Mon). Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 4 Mon).  Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 4 Mon). Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Mon).

26 Tuesday    "Reactions to the Sexual Description in the 16th Century Novel 'Jin Ping Mei"': U-M Center for Chinese Studies noon, U-M Lane Hall. With U-M Professor of Asian Languages & Cultures David Rolston. 764-6308.  Object Lesson: U-M Museum of Art 12:10-12:30 pm, 525 S. State. "Gestural Landscape in Joan Mitchell's 'White Territory.'"764-039.  Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group 5:30 pm (see 5 Tue). "Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 5 Tue). AA Meeting for Lesbians & Bisexual Womyn 7 pm (see 5 Tue). "Somalia Relief Fund Benefit Concert": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. Showcase of African-American composers. 769-7422. Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 5 Tue). Len Wallace: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Accordion player and political activist, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs&srs. 761-1451. Meeting: Women's Health Discussion Group 8 pm (see 12 Tue). Meeting: Bisexual Women's Social Group 8 pm (see 5 Tue). Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Tue).

27 Wednesday    ArtVideos: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, AV Room, 525 S. State. 764-0395.  Buhrrr Blast: Ann Arbor Parks 6 Rec. 3:30 pm (see 6 Wed).  Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm (see 3 Sun). Support Group for People with Disabilities Who Have Alcohol Abuse Issues 7-9 pm (see 6 Wed). Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7 pm (see 6 Wed).  Adult Hockey Championship Game: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 11 :30 pm, Veterans Ice Rink, 2150 Jackson Rd. 761-7240.  Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 6 Wed).  Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm (see 20 Wed).  Blue Sun: Leonardo's 8 pm (see 6 Wed.  Meeting: U-M "East Quad" Social Support Group 9 pm (see 6 Wed).  Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Wed). 

28 Thursday    Racial & Economic Justice Task Force: Interfaith Council for Peace 4 Justice noon-1 :30 pm, Memorial Christian Church, 730 Tappan. 663-1870.  Arttalk: U-M Museum of Art 12:10-1 pm, AV Room, 525 S. State. "The Other Side of Michael Kenna." 764-0395. Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 7 Thu).  Collector's Seminar: U-M Museum of Art 7:30 pm, 525 S. State. Preserving and restoring oil paintings, fee. Register 747-2064.  Meeting: The Salt Group 7:30 pm (see 7 Thu). Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 7 Thu).  "Reflectuation": Diversability Theater 8 pm, Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. Vignettes about the personal experiences of people with disabilities, $9/$7 studs & srs. 663-0861.  Vienna Chamber Orchestra: University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. Fee. 764-2538.  Live Jazz Series: Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 7 Thu).  Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Wed).

29 Friday    "No School Days": Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 9 am-3:30 pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard. Crafts, games, stories & more, $21. Pre-register 662-7802.  "Days Off Outdoors": Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 9 am-noon, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Road. Nature exploration and hands-on projects for children in K-5th grade, $15. 662-7802 to pre-register.  Temple of the Goddess: Common Language Bookstore 214 S. Fourth Ave. Communal ritual women's working project. Workshops will be held each evening thru 6 Feb. Hours: Tue-Sat, 11 am-7 pm & Sun, noon-4 pm. 994-3556.  Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm (see 1 Fri). The King Brothers: PJ's No Kickdrums Acoustic Concert Series 6-7 pm, 617 Packard. 663-3441.  "Somalia Relief Fund Benefit Concert": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 26 Tue). Huron High School Hockey: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. Call 761-7240 for time (see 13 Wed).  Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 8 Fri).  "Antigone": Irondale Ensemble Project 8 pm, Mich. Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Play mixes ancient tragedy and clowning to depict the timeless struggle between the law of the individual conscience and the central power of the state. 663-8480.  "Harvey": Toledo Repertoire Theatre 8 pm, Franciscan Life Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, Ohio. Comedy about an invisible, six-loot tall rabbit, fee. 419-243-9277.  Friday Night Music Series: Leonardo's 8 pm, North Campus Commons. Group TBA. 764-7544. Drum Circle: Guild House 8 pm (see 8 Fri) . "Reflectuation": Diversability Theater 8 pm (see 28 Thu) .

30 Saturday   "Theatre Beyond Words": Walk & Squawk Productions 10:30 am (see 9 Sat).  Discussion Meeting: Democratic Socialists of America noon (see 16 Sat). Ann Arbor Folk Festival: Office of Major Events & The Ark 6 pm, Hill Aud. Fundraiser for The Ark features Nanci Griffith, The Marcia Ball Band, Richie Havens, Gamet Rogers, The Story, Flor de Caña & more, $19.50 & $22.50. 763-TKTS.  "The Cat From Outer Space": HilI St. Cinema 7:30 & 9:45 pm, 1429 Hill St., $3. 769-0500. Detroit Women's Coffeehouse 7:30 pm (see 2 Sat). Dance: Front Runners 8 pm-1 am, Walden Hills Condo Club House, 2114 Pauline. Fundraiser for gay and lesbian running club, $4 advance/$5 door. Don, 434-4494 . "Harvey": Toledo Repertoire Theatre 8 pm (see 29 Fri) . "Reflectuation": Diversability Theater 8 pm (see 28 Thur). The Something Box: Guild House 10 pm (see 9 Sat).

31 Sunday   Community Involvement Meeting: Wildflour Bakery 11 :30 am, 208 N. Fourth Ave. Potluck followed by meeting to discuss issues of importance to the Bakery. 994-0601.  Hike or Ski Park Brighton Rec. Area: Sierra Club noon, City Hall Parking Lot, 100 N. Fifth Ave. 971-1754.  Meeting: Dawntreaders 1 pm (see 3 Sun) . Feed the Poets: Del Rio 1:30-4:30 pm, 122 W. Washington. Features local poets and open mike. 761-2530.  Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2-3 pm, 525 S. State. "Picasso and Gris." 764-0395. Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 3 Sun).  "Harvey": Toledo Repertoire Theatre 2:30 pm (see 29 Fri). "Somalia Relief Fund Benefit Concert": Peace InSight 3:05 pm (see 26 Tue). Swimming: A2 Queer Aquatics (A2QUA) 4:30 pm (see 3 Sun) . Community Eucharist: Episcopal Student Foundation 5 pm (see 10 Sun).  Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 5 pm (see 3 Sun).  Meeting: Lesbians of Color Collective 5:30 pm (see 17 Sun).  Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 6 pm (see 3 Sun).  "Reflectuation": Diversability Theater 6:30 pm (see 28 Thur).  Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 3 Sun).  Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Sun).