June




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1 Tuesday Ongoing Exhibits: U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. "African Art From the Museum Collection: A Celebration" runs thru Aug. ; "Picasso: Loans from the Carey Walker Foundation" runs thru 8 Aug; "Artists Among Us: Michigan Narrative Quilts" runs thru 15 Aug; "Creativity and Constraint: The Art of Automobile Design" runs thru 15 Aug; "Antiquities from the Kelsey Museum" runs thru 31 Dec. 747-2063. Artwork by Ernie Rogers & Steve Godfrey: Daily Grind Café 21 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti. Abstracts and portraits. Runs thru 25 Fri. 482-0440. "Mind's Eye-A Collection of Eclectic Goodies": Ann Arbor Artist's Coop Harris Hall, 617 E. Huron. Sculpture, jewelry, carvings and more. Runs thru 24 Thu. 668-6769. 2nd Annual Summer Invitational Exhibition: U-M School of Art Slusser Gallery, U-M Art & Architecture Bldg. Multi-media works of recent U-M grads. Runs thru 25 Fri. 763-4417. Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group: Ann Arbor 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. Synchronized Swim Classes Begin: A2 Parks & Rec. 6:30 pm, Mack Indoor Pool, 715 Brooks. Ages 7-adult, runs thru 20 July, $49 res./$59 non-res. 994-2898. "Is the Gulf War a Just War?": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. With Nile Harper, Director of the Campus Ecumenical Center. 769-7422. Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm, 3200 Michigan Union. For women of all sexual orientations who grew up in any kind of dysfunctional home. 665-3706. Party of Three: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Reels, jigs, hornpipes & more, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. American Music Club: Prism Productions 8 pm, Alvin's, 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit, $9.50. 645-6666. Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310.
2 Wednesday ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, AV Room, 525 S. State. "Judy Chicago's Dinner Party." 764-0395. "Womyn's Rites & Rhythms": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm. Highlights women's local work and activism. 763-3500. Front Runners: Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm, Gallup Park. 434-4494. Cross roads: Creation/Spirituality 7:30 pm, 1522 Hill St. 663-3276. Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men's Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm, Rainbow Rm., St. Andrews Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 663-6395. "National Anthems": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 8pm, 137 Park St.Chelsea. Examines the lifestyle of a pair of affluent, suburban Detroit yuppies, $14/$18 (prices vary with days). 475-7902. Tommy Sands: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Irish songwriter, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Meeting: Latín American Solidarity Committee 8 pm, Mich. Union Ask for room # at information desk. 665-8438. Live Music: Leonardo's 8 pm, North Campus Commons. 764-7544. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310.
3 Thursday "The 4th Commandment:...thy mother and thy father...": Matrix Gallery 212 Miller Rd. Mixed-media sculpture by Cynthia Morgan (thru 27 Sun). 663-7775. Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Help end homelessness. 930-0601. Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30pm, Baker Mandela Center, 3 E. Engineering Bldg. 1797 Robin & Linda Williams: The Ark 8pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Country and folk artists, $9.75/$8.75 mems, students & srs. 761-1451. Live Jazz Series: Leonardo's 8 pm, N. Campus Commons. 764-7544. "National Anthems": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 8 pm (see 2 Wed). "War Tax Resisters": Peace InSight 9:05 pm, Cable channel 9. Live call-in show. 769-7422. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed).
4 Friday "Computers as Tools": Neahtawanta Inn 1308 Neahtawanta Rd., Traverse City. Workshop for non-profit organizations, on publishing, word processing, accounting and more. Runs thru 6 Sun, fee TBA. 616-223-7315. Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm, Dominick's, 812 Monroe. 763-4186. "Is the Gulf War a Just War?": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 1 Tue). 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. Raisin Pickers: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Old-time dance music, swing and "new" grass, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Performance Festival: Queer Writers Writing Queer 8 pm, Rm. 104 Willis Community Center, Detroit. $5 (sliding scale). 313-831-8906. Highly IMPROVable: Leonardo's 8 pm, N. Campus Commons. U-M grads perform comedy. 764-7544. "National Anthems": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 8 pm (see 2 Wed). Patty Richards with Jeff Kressler Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310. Reunión Concert: Drivin' Sideways 10 pm. Bling Pig, 208 S. First St. Proceeds to benefit Performance Network, $5. 663-0681. 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 Consciousness-Raising Workshop: National Organization for Women 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Unitarian Church. E. Lansing. 484-1897. Walk-a-thon: Palestine Aid Society 10 am, Island Park. Fundraiser for the Al-Ahli Hospital in the Gaza Strip. 741-1113. Canoe Instruction Clinics: A2 Parks & Rec. 10 am, Gallup Park Canoe Livery, 3000 Fuller Rd., $7.50. 662-9319. Arts & Crafts Fair: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 10 am-7 pm, 2781 Packard Rd. Fee. 994-2928. "My Forest Home": A2 Parks & Rec. 10:30 am. Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Road. Puppet show and walk in the woods for children ages 2-1/2 to 5, $4. 662-7802. Children's Hour: Borders Book Shop 11 am, 303 S. State.Poems of a piggy nature. 668-7652. Soccer: Gay Liberation Front 1-3 pm, Fuller Field. 763-4186. Over 30 Social Group: Common Language Bookstore 6 pm, 214 S. 4th Ave. For lesbian & bisexual women. 663-0036. Concert: Tribe 8 8 pm, Rm. 404 Willis Community Center, Detroit, $5 (sliding scale). 313-831-3922; 313-831-8906. Megon McDonough & Sally Fingerett: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main, $10.75.761-1451 Chamber Works of William Banfield: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave., $5-$15. 769-2999. Pere Ubu: Prism Productions 8 pm, Alvin's, 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit. W/Bonedub & Orangutang, $12.50. 645-6666. "National Anthems": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 8 pm (see 2 Wed). Patty Richards with Jeff Kressler Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Fri).
6 Sunday Arts & Crafts Fair: A2 Parks & Rec. 10 am-5 pm (see 5 Sat). PrideFest 11am-6 pm, Oakland Comm. College, Royal Oak. $3. 313-825-6651. Outdoor Survival: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 1 pm. Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Program for families with children ages 7 and older, $3/$10 family . 662-7802. Sunday Tour: Univ. of Mich. Museum of Art 2 pm, 525 S. State. 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. "Is the Gulf War a Just War?": Peace InSight 3:05 pm (see 1 Tue). Discussion and Opening Reception: U-M Museum of Art 4 pm, Pendleton Rm., Mich. Union. "Quilts: Three Layers, Many Points of View." Reception follows at Museum of Art. 764-0395. Grillin' for Food Gatherers 4 pm, 1731 Dhu Varren. Benefit for local food rescue program features food by Casey's Tavern, Zingerman's, The Common Grill, Cousin's Heritage lnn, and Red Hawk Bar & Grill. Entertainers include LaRon Williams, Peter Madcat Ruth, and George Bedard & the Kingpins, $40 adults/$35 children. 761-2796. Swimming: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team (A2QUA) 4:30 pm, Mack Pool, Miller at 7th St. 663-0036. 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 . Planning Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6:30 pm, Denny's Rest. Meeting Rm., 3310 Washtenaw. 663-3555. Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6:30-9 pm, 122 W. Washington. 761-2530. Poetry Reading: Rendez-Vous Café 8 pm, 1110 S. University. Featured performers & open mike. 761-8600. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), First Congregational Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsilanti. 485-3922. Kari New house: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Original songs of love and failure, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. 662-8310.
7 Monday "War Tax Resisters": Peace InSight 2:05 pm (see 3 Thu). Tenant Talk: Ann Arbor 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). Writers' Forum: Ypsilanti District Library 7pm,YDL-Roundtree, 608 S. Hewitt, Ypsilanti. Adult beginning and nonprofessional writers discuss their writing and share writing samples. 482-4110. Basic Witchcraft: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm, Carriage House, 1522 Hill St. Informal study and demonstration based on the Old Religion of Europe. 665-3522. Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm, 518 E. Washington. 763-4186. Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30pm, 207 S. Ashley. Big band jazz, $3.662-8310.
8 Tuesday Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group: Ann Arbor C.I.L. 5:30 pm (see 1 Tue). "Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 1 Tue). "Lessons from the Study of Global Environmental Politics": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. With Princeton Prof. Mare Levy. 769-7422. General Meeting: National Organization for Women 7:30 pm, Unitarian Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Election of officers. 995-5494. Meeting: Washtenaw Citizens for Animal Rights 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 426-1680. Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 1 Tue). Morsel: Performance Network & Flapack Prod. 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. With performance artist Rachel Elliot and improvisational duet Friendly Fire, $5. 663-0681. Penny Lang: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. First lady of Canadian folk music, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Tue) .
9 Wednesday ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10pm, AV Room, 525 S. State. "Quilting Women" and "Anonymous Was a Woman." 764-0395. "Womyn's Rites & Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 2 Wed). Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm (see 2 Wed) Reading and Booksigning: Borders Book Shop 7:30 pm, 303 S. State. With Robert Olen Butler, author of short stories collection "A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain." 668-7652. Meetings: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed). Electric Bonsai Band: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Album release performance of songs satirizing the 80s, $8.75/ $7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-145. "'Master Harold'...and the Boys": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm, 2275 Platt Rd. An exploration into the effects of apartheid in South Africa (fee). 763-1085. Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 2 Wed). Live Music: Leonardo's 8 pm (see 2 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed).
10 Thursday Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu). "No Town an Island": U-M School of Art 7 pm, Rackham Galleries, U-M Rackham Bldg. Talk by curator Nancy McRay marks opening of communities-oriented exhibit. Exhibit runs thru 22 Tue. 763-4417. Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 3 Thu). Rory Block: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main Delta blues, passionate lo and gripping originals, $10.75/$9.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Daniel Lanois: Prism Productions 8 pm, The Majestic, 4120 Woodward, Detroit. Dylan-collaborator presents ethereal, eclectic Show, $9.50. 645-6666. "The All Night Strut": Attic Theatre 8 pm, Strand Theatre, Pontiac. Music and dance of Americana in the 30s and 40s, $19-$24/discounts for studs, srs & groups; prices vary with days. 313-335-8100. "Master Harold'...and the Boys": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Wed). Live Jazz Series: Leonardo's 8 pm (see 3 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed) .
11 Friday Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm (see 4 Fri). "Lessons from the Study of Global Environmental Politics": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 8 Tue). Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 4 Fri). The RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Ann Arbor's favorite blue grass band, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. The Raisin Pickers: Leonardo's 8 pm, N. Campus Commons. Old-time dance music, swing and "new" grass. 764-7544. '"Master Harold'...and the Boys": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Wed). "The All Night Strut": Attic Theatre 8 pm (see 10 Thu). Vanessa Johnson with the Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310.
12 Saturday "Hooked on Fishing" Kids Fishing Tournament: A2 Parks & Rec. 10 am, Gallup Park Canoe Livery, 3000 Fuller Rd. For kids ages 7-16. 662-9319. "Uncle Andy's Story Hour": Little Professor Book Co. 11 am, 2513 Jackson Rd. Interactive reading and activities for children ages 4-10. Topic: Summer reading list. 662-4110. Reading and Booksigning: Borders Book Shop 11 am, 303 S. State. Children's hour with Al Slote & Elizabeth Slote, authors of "Finding Buck McHenry & Nellys Grannies." 668-7652. Bryant Community Fun Festival: A2 Parks & Rec. noon, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Games, educational displays, health displays & more. 994-2722. Meeting: Gays & Lesbians Older & Wiser (GLOW) noon, location TBA. 936-5692. Reading & Booksigning: Little Professor Book Co. 1 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. With Wayne State Univ. Prof. of Law and author of "America's First Woman Lawyer," Jane Friedman. 662-4110. "Leapers & Creepers, A Hike to Black Pond Woods": A2 Parks & Rec. 1-2:30 pm (ages 5-7), 3-4:30 pm (ages 8-10), Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Children will use nets to search for frogs and salamanders, $5. 662-7802. Bicycle Maintenance Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec. 1-3 pm, Gallup Park Canoe Livery, 3000 Fuller Rd.. 662-9319. Soccer: Gay Liberation Front 1-3 pm (see 5 Sat). Meeting: Michigan Campaign for Human Dignity 3 pm, Grace Episcopal Church, 1815 Hall, Grand Rapids. Counteract anti-gay ballot initiatives. 763-4186. "The All Night Strut": Attic Theatre 5 & 8 pm (see 10 Thu). Frank Black: Prism Productions 7:30 pm, Phoenix Plaza Amphitheater, 10 Water St., Pontiac, $5. 645-6666. Detroit Women's Coffeehouse 7:30 pm, Red door, Unitarian Church, Cass & Forest, Detroit, $5. 313-547-4692. Campfire Tales & Tunes: A2 Parks & Rec. 7:30pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd., $3/$10 family. 662-7802. Jonathan Edwards: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Beautifully melodic voice and acoustic guitar, $11.25. 761-1451. Shawn Colvin & the Masters of Rhythm & Taste: Prism Productions 8 pm, Mich. Theater, 603 E. Liberty, $17.50. 645-6666. Baroque and Renaissance Music with Beth Gilford and Sue Carduelis: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave., $7-$10. 769-2999. "'Master Harold'...and the Boys": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Wed). Vanessa Johnson with the Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 11 Fri).
13 Sunday Pay Equity Rally: National Organization for Women Lansing. Day-long activities. 517-393-0184. SongSisters: The Ark 1 & 3 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Chris Barton & Julie Austic croon your favorite kid tunes, $5. 761-1451. Self-Help Workshop: Little Professor Book Co. 1 pm, 2413 Jackson Rd. Exercises and discussion on healing and recovery with psychotherapist Jayne Burch. 662-4110. Second Sunday Stroll: A2 Parks & Rec. 1 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Search for and study insects, $3/$10 family. 662-7802. Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2 pm (see 6 Sun). "The All Night Strut": Attic Theatre 2 pm (see 10 Thu). Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 6 Sun) .'"Master Harold'... and the Boys": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 2 pm (see 9 Wed). "Lessons from the Study of Global Environmental Politics": Peace InSight 3:05 pm (see 8 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). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 6 pm (see 6 Sun). Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6:30-9 pm (see 6 Sun). Caribbean Music Benefit Concert: Haiti Solidarity Group 7 pm, Rick's American Cafe. Proceeds go to defray travel costs for Civilian Oberserver Delegation to Haiti,$5. 995-2747. María BB: The Ark 7:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Thoroughly modern blueswoman, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs&srs. 761-1451. 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).
14 Monday VOTE: Ann Arbor Public Schools Millage Renewal Election Tenant Talk: Ann Arbor Tenants Union 6:30 pm (see 7 Mon). Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Ann Arbor C.I.L. 7 pm (see 7 Mon). Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm, Carriage House, 1522 Hill St.Voyage to the Other world by a shaman's drumbeat. 665-3522. 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).
15 Tuesday Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group : Ann Arbor C.I.L. 5:30 pm (see 1 Tue). Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 1 Tue). Canoe Instruction Clinics: A2 Parks & Rec. 6:30 pm (see 5 Sat). "Extending the Boundaries of Global Security: A Feminist Perspective": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. With J. Ann Tickner, Prof. of Political Science at the College of the Holy Cross. 769-7422. Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 1 Tue). Benefit Concert for Mich. Friends Center: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S.Main. With Madcat and Kane, Deadbeat Society and Big Dave, $10. 662-3435. Cary Kocher/Paul Keiler Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Tue) .
16 Wednesday ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, AV Room. 525 S. State. "Hearts and Hands." 764-0395. "Womyn's Rites & Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 2 Wed). Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm (see 2 Wed). Taj Mahal: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm, 637 - 1/2 S. Main, $15. 761-1451. Meetings: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed). Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 2 Wed). Live Music: Leonardo's 8 pm (see 2 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed).
17 Thursday Senior City Golf Tournament: A2 Parks & Rec. 7:30 am, 2120 Traver Rd. For men and women ages 55 and older. Register by 4 Fri, $38. 994-1163. Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu). Parents With Disabilities Support Group: A2 Ctr for Indep. Living 7 pm, 2568 Packard Road. 971-0277, 971-0310(TDD). Meeting: ACTUP/AnnArbor 7:30pm (see 3 Thu) "Conversation with Mark Twain": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Ann Arborite Ben Helmke enacts a living history, including Tom Sawyer and 'Roughin' It" $7/$5 studs&srs. 663-0681. "Nooner": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 8 pm, 137 Park St., Chelsea. A hilarious romp set in a Manhattan hotel room where hopeful lovers stumble through an afternoon of desperation and delight, $10-$25 (prices vary with days). 475-7902. "The All Night Strut": Attic Theatre 8 pm (see 10 Thu). Live Jazz Series: Leonardo's 8 pm (see 3 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed).
18 Friday Frog Island Festival: The Ark 5 pm-midnight, Frog Island Park, Depot Town, Ypsilanti. New Orleans Night with Morris Lawrence & the Afro-Musicology Ensemble (5 pm), John Mooney & Bluesiana (7 pm), John Delatose & The Eunice Playboys (8:30 pm), and Beausoleil (10:30 pm), $16/$13 in advance (3-day pass $27.50 in advance). 763-TKTS. Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm (see 4 Fri). "Extending the Boundaries of Global Security: A Feminist Perspective": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 15 Tue). Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7 :30 pm (see 4 Fri). LunarOctet : Leonardo's 8pm, N. Campus Commons. Latin sambas, jazz, funk & ballads. 764-7544. "Conversation with Mark Twain": Performance Network 8 pm (see 17 Thu) ."Nooner": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 8 pm (see 17 Thu). "The All Night Strut": Attic Theatre 8 pm (see 10 Thu). Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310. Dance Jam: People Dancing 10 pm (see 4 Fri).
19 Saturday Family Camp: Circle Pines Center 8650 Mullen Rd., Delton. Week of relaxation, recreation and workshops. Runs thru 25 Fri (fee). 616-623-5555. Free Tree Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec. 9 am -1 pm, Bums Park. Free consultation on your trees aches and pains. 994-2769. Canoe Instruction Clinics: A2 Parks & Rec. 10 am (see 5 Sat). 2nd Annual Performathon Fundraiser: Performance Network 11 am, 408 W. Washington. Four workshops designed to give an overview of the performance experience. Participants collect pledges. 663-0681. Children's Hour: Borders Book Shop 11 am, 303 S. State. Spring into summer with seasonal stories. 668-7652. "Uncle Andy's Story Hour": Little Professor Book Co. 11 am. Topic: Father's Day. Bring along a t-shirt to make a gift for dad. (see 12 Sat). Frog Island Festival: The Ark noon-midnight, Frog Island Park, Depot Town, Ypsilanti.Gourmet Jazz Picnic with The Pamela Wise Quintet (noon), The Lyman Woodard Trio (1:30 pm), Straight Ahead (3 pm), and The Steve Lacy Sextet (5 pm). Soulful Blues Party with Mr. B (7 pm), The Chisel Brothers featuring Thornetta Davis (8:30 pm), and Maceo Parker (10:30 pm), $16/$13 in advance (3-day pass $27.50 in advance). 763-TKTS. Soccer: Gay Liberation Front 1-3 pm (see 5 Sat). Men and Women's 4's Volleyball Tournament: A2 Parks & Rec. 2 pm. 1519 Fuller Rd., $40/team. 761-2460. "Conversation with Mark Twain": Performance Network 2 & 8 pm (see 17 Thu). "The All Night Strut": Attic Theatre 5 & 8 pm (see 10 Thu). Annual Garden Party: A2 Parks & Rec. 6 pm. Kempt House, 312 S. Division. 994-4898. Saturday Night Music Series: Little Professor Book Co. 7 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. With local poet, musician & songwriter Stephen Leggett. 662-4110. Fundraiser Spring Fever Dance: Front Runners 8 pm, Walden Hills Condominiums, Pauline west of Stadium. Chemical-free.Tickets at Common Language, $4 ($5 at door). 663-0036 ."Nooner": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 8 pm (see 17 Thu). Paul Vornhagen Quartet : Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 18 Fri).
20 Sunday Workshops with Youth for Environmental Sanity: Circle Pines Center 8650 Mullen Rd., Delton. Youth ages 13-18 can learn about the environment and community change. Runs thru 25 Fri (fee). 616-623-5555. Frog Island Festival: The Ark 12:30 pm midnight, Frog Island Park, Depot Town, Ypsilanti. Gospel, Caribbean and African music with LeQuint Weaver & Hallelujah Connection (12:30 pm), Ivo Perelman (2 pm), The Trinidad/Tripoli Steel Band (4 pm), The Wild Magnolias (6 pm), and The Kinsey Report (8 pm), $16/$13 in advance (3-day pass $27.50 in advance). 763-TKTS. Meeting: Parents-FLAG/Ann Arbor 2pm, King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2685 Packard. 741-0659. Co-ed 6's Volleyball Tournament: A2 Parks & Rec. 2 pm, 1519 Fuller Rd., $60 team. 761-2460. "The All Night Strut": Attic Theatre 2 pm (see 10 Thu). Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2 pm (see 6 Sun). "Nooner": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 2 pm (see 17 Thu). Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 6 Sun). "Extending the Boundaries of Global Security: A Feminist Perspective": 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). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 6 pm (see 6 Sun). Ann Arbor Elections Candidate and Strategy Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6:30 pm, Denny's Rest. Meeting Rm., 3310 Washtenaw. 663-3555. "Conversation with Mark Twain": Performance Network 6:30 pm (see 17 Thu). Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6:30-9 pm (see 6 Sun). Ultra Sex Alliance: Women's S&M Social Group 7 pm, Common Language, 214 S. 4th Ave. 662-7028. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 6 Sun). Poetry Reading: Rendez-Vous Cafe 8 pm, 1110 S. University. Featured performers & open mike. 761-8600. Chamber Music: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. With Yizhak Schotten, violist; Katherine Schotten, violinist; Donald Sinta, saxophone; & Marcy Chanteaux, cello, $5-$10. 769-2999. Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Sun).
21 Monday Tenant Talk: Ann Arbor Tenants Union 6:30 pm (see 7 Mon). Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Ann Arbor C.I.L. 7 pm (see 7 Mon). Summer Solstice Walk: A2 Parks & Rec. 7:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Hike and indoor activities, $3/$10 family. 662-7802. Basic Witchcraft: 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: Ann Arbor C.I.L. 5:30 pm (see 1Tue). "Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 1 Tue). The 1993 N.O.W. Feminist Achievement Awards": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable channel 9. 769-7422. Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 1 Tue). Cary Koeher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Tue).
23 Wednesday ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, AV Room, 525 S. State. "Return to Glory: The Art of Michelangelo Revealed ." 764-0395. Muscular Dystrophy Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 1 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD). Water Carnival : A2 Parks & Rec. 2 pm, Buhr Park Pool, 2751 Packard Rd. Fun and excitement for tots thru teens, $2 adults/$1.25 youth & srs./$4 families. 971-3228. EI's Chapter Book Reading Hour: Little Professor Book Co. 4 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Book group tor children ages 7-10. 662-4110. "Womyn's Rites & Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 2 Wed). Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm (see 2 Wed). Meetings: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed). Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 2 Wed). "Nooner": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 8 pm (see 17 Thu). Live Music: Leonardo's 8 pm (see 2 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed).
24 Thursday Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu). Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7:30 pm (see 3 Thu). Adrian Legg: The Ark 4 Prism Productions 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main, $10.75. 761-1451. "The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives": Attic Theatre 8pm,Strand Theatre, Pontiac. Two actresses portray college jocks, feminist poets, bar flys and more (fee). 313-335-8100. "Nooner": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 8 pm (see 17 Thu). Live Jazz Series: Leonardo's 8 pm (see 3 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed).
25 Friday Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Pride Week Rally: Gay Liberation Front noon, location TBA. 763-4186. Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Happy Hour Group 5 pm (see 4 Fri). "The 1993 N.O.W. Feminist Achievement Awards": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 22 Tue). Women's Potluck: Common Language Bookstore 6:30 pm, 214 S. 4th Ave. 663-0036. "The All Night Strut": Attic Theatre 7 pm (see 10 Thu). Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 4 Fri). Deadbeat Society: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. CD Release party. Bluegrass and modern swing, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Doug Horn Jazz Group: Leonardo's 8 pm, N. Campus Commons. 764-7544. Adult Dip: A2 Parks & Rec. 8 pm, Buhr Park Pool, 2751 Packard Rd. Free mocktails & snacks, $2. 971-3228. "Nooner": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 8 pm (see 17 Thu). "The Good Times Are Killing Me": Attic Theatre 8 pm (see 3 Thu). Suzanne Lane with the Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310. "The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives": Attic Theatre 9:30 pm (see 24 Thu). Dance Jam: People Dancing 10 pm (see 4 Fri) .
26 Saturday Canoe Instruction Clinics: A2 Parks & Rec. 10 am (see 5 Sat). Children's Hour: Borders Book Shop 11 am, 303 S. State. Night creatures and other tales of the dark. 668-7652. "Uncle Andy's Story Hour": Little Professor Book Co. 11 am. Topics: Silly poems and crafts from nature, (see 12 Sat). Soccer: Gay Liberation Front 1-3 pm (see 5 Sat). Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Picnic/BBQ: Lesbian/Gay Male Programs Office 4 pm, Wheeler Park, Fifth Ave. at Depot. 763-4186. "The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives": Attic Theatre 4:30 & 9:30 pm (see 24 Thu). "Revelling on the River": A2 Parks & Rec. 6:30 pm, Gallup Park Livery, 3000 Fuller Rd. Free concert, program TBA. 662-9319. "The All Night Strut": Attic Theatre 7 pm (see 10 Thu). Footloose: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Bluegrass, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. "Nooner": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 8 pm (see 17 Thu). Suzanne Lane with the Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 25 Fri).
27 Sunday Michigan Pride March, Rally & Festival for LGBI Rights: Mich. Organization for Human Rights 9:30 am, Lansing. AIDS Memorial Service (9:30 am), March (1:30pm), Rally (2:30pm), and Festival (3 pm). 763-4186/741-0659, carpool info. "Fun with the Sun": A2 Parks & Rec. 1 pm.Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Learn about sun prints, sundials & solar cookers. For families with children ages 5 and over, $3/$10 family. 662-7802. Feed the Poets: Del Rio 1:30-4:30 pm, 122 W. Washington. Features local poets and open mike. 761-2530. "The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives": Attic Theatre 2 pm (see 24 Thu). Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 6 Sun). Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2 pm (see 6 Sun). "Nooner": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 2 pm & 7 pm (see 17 Thu). "The 1993 N.O.W. Feminist Achievement Awards": Peace InSight 3:05 pm (see 22 Tue). Chamber Music: Kerrytown Concert House 4 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. With Jane Carl, clarinetist; Michele Cooker, pianist; & Debra Fayroian, cellist, $5/$10. 769-2999."The All Night Strut": Attic Theatre 4:30 pm (see 10 Thu).Swimming: Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics (A2QUA) 4:30 pm (see 6 Sun). 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 (see 6 Sun). Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6:30-9 pm (see 6 Sun). "Booked For Sundays" Reading Group: Little Professor Book Co. 7 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. 662-1440. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, 6 Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 6 Sun). Riders in the Sky: The Ark 8pm, Power Center. Nashville comic trio, $17.50 & $15.50. 761-1451. Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Sun).
28 Monday Tenant Talk: Ann Arbor Tenants Union 6:30 pm (see 7 Mon). "Top of the Park" No Kickdrum Acoustic Show: PJ's Used Records 7 pm. Power Ctr. Parking Structure. With Bill Boley, Stewart Francke, Greg Applegate, Crossed Wire and more. 663-3441. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Ann Arbor C.I.L. 7 pm (see 7 Mon). Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 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: Ann Arbor C.I.L. 5:30 pm (see 1 Tue). "Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 1 Tue). "1993 Take Back the Night Rally": Peace InSight 7:05 pm. Cable channel 9. 769-7422. Support Group: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics & Other Trauma 7:30 pm (see 1 Tue). Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30pm (see 1 Tue).
30 Wednesday ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, AV Room, 525 S. State. "Edgar Degas: The Unquiet Spirit." 764-0395. Muscular Dystrophy Support Group: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 1 pm, 2568 Packard Road. 971-0277 or 971-0310 (TDD). Wet & Wild Wednesday: A2 Parks & Rec.2 pm, Buhr Park Pool, 2751 Packard Rd. Games for kids of all ages, $2 adults/$1.25 youth & srs/$4 families. 971-3228. "The All Night Strut": Attic Theatre 2 pm (see 10 Thu). "Womyn's Rites & Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 2 Wed). Front Runners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm (see 2 Wed). "The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives": Attic Theatre 7 pm (see 24 Thu). Reading and Booksigning: Borders Book Shop 7:30 pm. 303 S. State. With Diana Abu-Jaber, author of "Arabian Jazz," the story of an Arab-American family torn between tradition and assimilation. 668-7652. Meetings: Lesbian, Bisexual, 4 Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed). "Nooner": Purple Rose Theatre Co. 8 pm (see 17 Thu). Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 2 Wed). Live Music: Leonardo's 8 pm (see 2 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Wed).