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To publicize October Calendar events, send formatted listings by September 15 to AGENDA, 220 S. Main St, A2, Ml 48104.

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.

 

The Vigilantes of Love roll into town for a gig at the Blind Pig (see 13 Tue)

 

1 Thursday

African Art: U-M Museum Of Art Exhibit of works of sub-Saharan African art, thru 6/95. 764-0395

"The Space Between": U-M School of Art Slusser ArtGallery, N. Campus. M.F.A. works in progress, thru 17 Sept. 764-0397

The Art of George & Mitch Nama: N. Campus Commons Arts & Programs NCC Atrium. Father and son, mixed-media show, thru 16 Sept. 764-7544

The Art of Kathleen Kazmierski: N. Campus Commons Arts & Programs NCC Gallery Wall, thru 9 Sept. 764-7544

Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm, 802 Monroe. 930-0601

Michael Zaporski: Bird of Paradise 6 pm Tue-Sat, thru Sept. 662-8310

Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Coffee Hour 7 pm, Zingerman's Next Door, 422 Detroit. 995-4483

Frontrunners: Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm (call for location). Runners of all ages and levels welcome. 434-4494 or 763-4186

"What Every Libertarian Should Know About Greenpeace": Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County 7:30 pm (6:30 pm dinner), Dominick's, 812 Monroe. Speaker: Glenn Liedling from A2 Greenpeace. 475-9792

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm, 4120 Mich. Union. 936-3713

3 Sistas: Music in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons. 764-7544

Rob Wasserman & John Wesley Harding: Prism Productions 8 pm, The Majestic, 4140 Woodward, Detroit, $12.50. 645-6666.

Live Call-In: Peace InSight 9:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. With Scott Morgan from Amnesty International. 769-7422

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $3. 662-8310

 

2 Friday

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team Royal Oak, call for details. Charley 665-8063 or Kelly 663-0036

Meeting: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm, Rainbow Rm (AA); Upstairs Lounge (Alanon), St. Andrews Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 665-6939

Nine Inch Nails: Prism Productions 7:30 pm, Pineknob Music Theater. With Marilyn Manson, $22.50/$18.50. 645-6666.

Warren Zevon: Prism Productions 8 pm, The Majestic, 4140 Woodward, Detroit $15.50. 645-6666.

The Raisin Pickers: Music in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons. Newgrass. 764-7544

Dennis Rowland: Bird of Paradise 9:15 & 11:15 pm, $10. 662-8310

Steve Somers Band w/Lady Sunshine: Kitty O'Sheas 9:30 pm, cover at door. 741-9080

Friday Dance Jam 10 pm, 111 Third St. Eclectic, recorded dance music (feel free to bring your own tapes). Smoke- and alcohol-free, children welcome, wheelchair accessible, $2. 663-6845 (before 8 pm)

 

3 Saturday

Children's Activities & Book Signing: Borders 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. With Jackie Silberg, "Games to Play with Toddlers." 668-7652

Potluck: Gays & Lesbians Older & Wiser 11 am, Turner Clinic, 1010 Wall. 936-5962

Frontrunners 4:30 pm, CCRB entrance. (see 1 Thu)

Tim Wilkins: Music In Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons, jazz viola. 764-7544

Group Massage for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm, (call for location). David 662-6282

Dennis Rowland: Bird of Paradise 9:15 & 11:15pm (see 2 Fri)

Steve Somers Band w/Lady Sunshine: Kitty O'Sheas 9:30 pm (see 2 Fri)

 

4 Sunday

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Fuller Pool (see 2 Fri)

Art Ventures Workshop: A2 Art Association noon-5 pm, 117 W. Liberty. Drop in and create a work of art in this hands-on activity center (no charge, courtesy of a grant from Target). 994-8004

Discussion & Book Signing: Borders 2 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With Jill Brown and Jane Myers, "The Student Body." How to eat nutritionally at college. 668-7652

Volleyball: LGBPO 2-4 pm, North Campus Lawn, near Commons. 763-4186

Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm services, 3 pm social, 2145 Independence. 741-1174

Gay & Bisexual Men of Color Group 4 pm, Vince 741-9245 or LGBPO 763-4186

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 6 pm, 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Yps. 677-1418

Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm, 122 W. Washington. 761-2530

22+ Women's Bi-Friendly Group 7 pm, location TBA. Group for bisexual and bi-friendly women 22 years and older. 763-4186

Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 484-0456

Bill O'Connor: Music in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons, folk. 764-7544

A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm, 208 S. First. Guest musicians join house band, The Terraplanes, $2. 971-2469

Paul Finkbeiner Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Musicians invited. 662-8310

 

5 Monday

Rebroadcast of Live Call-ln Peace InSight 5:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. (see 1 Thu)

Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6:30 pm, WCBN 88.3 FM. 763-3500

Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 7 pm. For location. Mark or Miriam 662-2222

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: A2 Center for Indep. Living 7 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)

Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People & Gay Men: Canterbury House 9pm, 518 E. Washington. 763-4186

Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 14-piece band, $3. 662-8310

 

6 Tuesday

"Transformations": Michigan Guild Gallery Exhibit of works of Helen Deckert, thru 6 Oct. 662-3382

Insect ABC's: A2 Parks & Rec. 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Ctr., 1831 Traver. Children ages 4-5 years learn about insects, $20 covers four sessions. Pre-register 662-7802

Asian Pacific Lesbian Gay Bisexual Social Group 5:30 pm, LGBPO Lounge. 763-4186

"Closets R 4 Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm. News and more for the Les/Bi/Gay communities. 763-3500

Support Group for Family Members of People with Disabilities: A2 Center for Indep. Living 7 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)

Frontrunners 7 pm (see 1 Thu)

"The Future of Bosnia, Part 2": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. With Steven Walker, formerly of the U.S. State Dept., Croatian Desk. 769-7422

The Blue Tops: Music in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons, jazz. 764-7544

Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $3. 662-8310 7

 

7 Wednesday

Swim Team: A2 Queer Aquatics Livonia (see 2 Fri)

"Women's Rights & Rhythms": WCBN 88.3 FM 6:30 pm. 763-3501

Meeting: Deep Ecology/Earth Spirituality Group 7 pm, 1522 Hill (behind co-op bldgs). Discussions, often with guest speakers, on environmental problems. 971-6133

Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration: Vegetarian Information & Exchange (VINE) 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe, $1 donation (includes food samples). (517) 423-3226

Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men's Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm, Rainbow Rm., St. Andrew's Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 663-6939

Meet Author Steven Wardell: Little Professor Book Co. 8 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Discuss "Rising Sons and Daughters" with prize-winning author. 662-4110

Video Planning Meeting: Peace Insight 8 pm (call for location). Create, videotape, and edit TV shows for local cablecast. Topics include all peace and justice issues. 761-7749

Steve Hiltner Duo: Music in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons, with Jake Reichbart, jazz. 764-7544

Meeting: East Quad Social Group 9 pm, (call for location). A social & support group for students who are lesbians, gays or bisexuals. 763-4186

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Thu)

 

8 Thursday

Lesbian Gay Bisexuals Programs Office (LGBPO) Open House 4-7 pm, 3116 Michigan Union. Informal welcome for students, faculty, and staff. 763-4186

Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 1 Thu)

Meeting: ACTUP/Ann Arbor 7 pm, Common Language Bookstore. 763-4186

Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Coffee Hour 7 pm (see 1 Thu)

Frontrunners 7 pm (see 1 Thu)

"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. A dramatization of the life and love of expatriate American poet author T.S. Eliot and his wife Vivienne, $12/$9 studs & srs (Thursdays are "pay-what-you-can"). 663-0681

Root Box: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Detroit-based trio, $7.75/$6.75. 761-1451

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 1 Thu)

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Thu)

 

Tarika brings their World Music sound to The Ark (see 13 Tuesday)

 

9 Friday

Swim Team: A2 Queer Aquatics Royal Oak (see 2 Fri)

Bluegrass Benefit for Avalon Housing 4:30-7:30 pm, at The Homebuilder's Association, 179 Little Lake Rd. With Clear Fork, one of the Great Lakes' premier bluegrass bands, $25. 663-5858

"The Future of Bosnia, Part 2": Peace InSight 6:05 pm, Cable Channel 9 (see 6 Tue)

Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Matrix Gallery 7pm, 212 Miller. "NewEden: The Life and Work of Isabelle Raymond," runs thru Oct. 16. 663-7775

No Kickdrum Acoustic Series: P. J.'s Used Records 7:30 pm, 617-B Packard. In-store performance by The Holy Cows. 663-3441

Discussion: Older Lesbians Organizing OLO 7:30-9:30 pm (call for topic and location). Open to women of all ages. 482-2996

Discussion & Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With Lorna Smith, "Genealogy Is More Than Charts." Preserving family memories by collecting family stories, photos, recipes, and recordings. 668-7652

Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri)

RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Superlative bluegrass/country, $8.75/$7.75. 761-1451

Paul Vornhagen & Friends: Music in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons, jazz. 764-7544

"Torn & Viv": Performance Network 8 pm (see 8 Thu)

Reggae Summer Fest 94: Prism Productions 9 pm, The Majestic, 4140 Woodward, Detroit. Freddie McGregor, Judy Mowatt, Tony Rebel, & Michael Rose, $17.50. 645-6666.

Harvey Thompson & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $5. 662-8310

Friday Dance Jam 10 pm (see 2 Fri)

 

10 Saturday

"The Jade Studio": U-M Museum Of Art Masterpieces of Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasty painting and calligraphy, thru 20 Nov. 764-0395

Metaphysics for Young People: Center for Intuitive Health 9:30-11:30 am (call for location). For ages 8-13, also Sept 17 & 24, $15/class. 663-6075

Viennese Waltz Workshop: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Co. 10 am-noon, Pittsfield Grange Hall. Learn to waltz, all levels, $5. 429-0014

Storytime with Bart & Kim: Little Professor Book Co. 11 am-noon, Westgate Stopping Ctr. Stories about insects and other creepy-crawlies for ages 4-10. 662-4110

Frontrunners 4:30 pm, CCRB. (see 1 Thu)

Basic Jitterbug: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Co. 5:15-6:45 pm, Pittsfield Grange Hall. Taught by Vicki Honeyman, $47 for 5 lessons. 429-0014

Ultimate Opening Night Gala: A2 Symphony Orchestra 5:30-7:30 pm, Michigan Theater. Dinner and entertainment with the Community High Jazz Ensemble, Cecilia Lee, Sylvia's Dance Studio, and the A2 School tor Performing Arts, $40 (reservations required). 994-4801

Advanced Jitterbug: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Co. 7-8:30 pm (see 5:15 pm listing)

Singing Around the Campfire: A2 Parks & Rec 7:30-8:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. All ages campfire sing, bring blanket and bug spray, marshmallows provided, $3/$10 family. 662-7802

Dick Siegel: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Solo performance marks the release of Siegel's new Schoolkids Records CD, "Angels Aweigh," $11. 761-1451

Paul Vornhagen Trio: Borders 8-10 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Jazz. 668-7652

"American Potpourri": A2 Symphony Orchestra 8pm, Michigan Theater. A night of American popular music, including Gershwin and Copeland, featuring mezzo soprano Joan Morris and her husband William Bolcom, a pianist and composer, $14-$22 (discounts avail.). 994-4801

"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 8 pm (see 8 Thu)

Group Massage for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm (see 3 Sat)

Harvey Thompson & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 10 Sat)

Welcome Dance: Club Fabulous 10 pm-2 am, lobby of the Power Center, $4. A2's monthly Bi-Gender Chem-Free Dance. 763-4186

 

11 Sunday

Swim Team: A2 Queer Aquatics Fuller Pool, call for time (see 2 Fri)

Mountain Biking on Country Roads: Sierra Club 10 am, meet at Maple Village Shopping Ctr. for trip to Waterloo Recreation area. 572-7930

Dance Basics 2: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Co. 10 am-noon, Pittsfield Grange Hall. Waltz, polka, $28 for 3 lessons. 429-0014

Musical Sunday Funday: Generations 1 pm, 337 S. Main St. "Roots and Wings" will perform music for children ages 3-8. 662-6615

Project Grow Harvest Festival: A2 Parks & Rec 1-4 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Workshops, demos, music, storytelling, wiggly worms, garden crafts, scavenger hunt, live llamas, fresh herb sale, refreshments and more! 996-3169

Vintage Dance 1 : Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Co. 1-3 pm, Pittsfield Grange Hall. Waltz, Ragtime, tango, and one-step, $28 for 3 lessons. 429-0014

Reading Discussion Group: Ann Arbor Playwrights 2 pm, 408 W. Washington. Examine a work-in-progress with playwrights, directors, actors. 663-0696

"Kerry Tales-School Again": Kerrytown Shops/Workbench Furniture 2 pm, (2nd floor children's furniture area) 410 N. Fourth Ave. Storytime with Trudy Bulkley. 769-3115

Volleyball: LGBPO 2-4 pm (see 4 Sun)

Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 4 Sun)

Metaphysics for Teens: Center for Intuitive Health 2-4:30 pm (call for location). For ages 14-19, also 18 Sun & 25 Sun, $15/class. 663-6075

"The Future of Bosnia, Part 2": Peace InSight 2:05 pm, Cable Channel 9 (see 6 Tue)

Concert in the Park 3-7 pm, Frog Island Park,Ypsi. Frank Allison, Crowbar Hotel and India Green, $7 at gate/$5 adv. 484-0221

Dance Potpourri: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Co. 3-5 pm, Pittsfield Grange Hall. Learn to waltz, tango, swing, etc, $5. 429-0014

Public Talk by His Holiness Gyalwa Drikungpa : Jewel Heart 4-6 pm, Mich. League Ballroom. Topic: "The Art of Living and Dying," $10. 434-4411

Gay & Bisexual Men of Color Group 4 pm (see 4 Sun)

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 6 pm (see 4 Sun)

Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 4 Sun)

Mystery Book Reading Group: Little Professor Book Co. 6:30 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. 662-4110

Meeting: Labor Party Advocates 7 pm, Wooden Spoon Bookstore, 200 N. 4th Ave. Discussion and planning. 769-4775

"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 7 pm (see 8 Thu)

Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 4 Sun)

Booksigning with Ron Ginzler: Little Professor Book Co. 8 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Author wil! autograph copies of "Writers of the Future Volume X." 662-4110

Flutist Leone Buyse: U-M Faculty Recital 8pm, Recital Hall, U-M School of Music, N. Campus. 763-4726

A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 4 Sun)

Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Sun)

 

Crash Test Dummies perform at Hill Auditorium (see 16 Friday)

 

12 Monday

The Art of Gladys Shirley: N. Campus Commons Arts & Programs NCC Gallery Wall. thru 30 Sept 764-7544

Ernie Harwell: Croswell's Town Hall Lecture Series 10:30 am, Croswell Opera House, downtown Adrian. (517) 264-7469

Lesbian Gay Bisexuals Programs Office (LGBPO) Reception 5:30 pm, 3116 Michigan Union. Library dedication to honor Jim Toy. 763-4186

Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6:30 pm (see 5 Mon)

Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 7 pm (see 5 Mon)

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 5 Mon)

Reading & Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With Bret Easton Ellis, author of "The Informers." The essence of Los Angeles in the recent past. 668-7652

Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm, 1522 Hill. 665-3522

Ernie Harwell: Croswell's Town Hall Lecture Series 8 pm, (see 10:30 am listing)

Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People & Gay Men: Canterbury House 9 pm (see 5 Mon)

Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Mon)

 

13 Tuesday

"Managing for Nonprofit Excellence" Workshop: Nonprofit Enterprise at Work (NEW) 9 am-5 pm, Washt. Council for the Arts loft, 122 S. Main St., Suite 320. Topic: "Successful Events Don't Just Happen," (call for cost). 998-0160

Insect ABC's: A2 Parks & Rec. 12:30 pm (see 6 Tue)

Asian Pacific Lesbian Gay Bisexual Social Group 5:30 pm (see 6 Tue)

"Closets R 4 Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 6 Tue)

"Reconciliation and Change-First Hand Report from Nicaragua: A2 Juigalpa Sister City Comm. and Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7 pm dedication of plaque at Ben Linder Memorial Tree, City Hall; 7:30 pm slide show at 1st Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron. News of Nicaragua from recently retumed Ann Arborites. 663-1870

Frontrunners 7 pm (see 1 Thu)

Support Group for Blind/Visually Impaired: A2 Center for Independent Living 7 pm, 2568 Packard. 971 - 0277, 971-0310 (TDD)

"From Violence to Peace-At Home and Around the World": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Keynote speeches Irom WILPF's Detroit Conference. 769-7422

U-M Folk Dancing Club 7:30 pm, Leonardo's, N. Campus Commons. Eastern European and Middle Eastem line dances. 764-7544

Annual Membership Meeting: Potawatomi Land Trust 8-9:30 pm, 310 S. Ashley. PLT works toward the preservation of farmland, open space, and natural areas in Washtenaw County. (810) 231-4375

Tarika: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. World Music trom Madagascar, $10/$9. 761-1451

Vigilantes of Love: Blind Pig 9:30 pm, 208 S. First St. Hot band touring their new album, "Welcome to Struggleville," $5 adv. (810) 645-6666

Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Tue)

 

14 Wednesday

Swim Team : A2 Queer Aquatics (see 2 Fri)

"Women's Rights 4 Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 6:30 pm (see 7 Wed)

African-American Book Club: Little Professor Book Co. 7 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Group will make Sept. selections. 662-4110

Meeting: Deep Ecology Group 7 pm (see 7 Wed)

Meetings: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed)

Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. With host Colby Maddox, $3/$2. 761-1451

Bill O'Connor: Music in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons, folk. 764-7544

East Quad Social Group 9 pm (see 7 Wed)

The Fall: Prism Productions 9:30 pm, The Blind Pig, 208 S. First. "Alternative" band-innovative lyrics and guitar noise, $10 in adv. 645-6666

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Thu)

 

15 Thursday

Publication Party: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. David William Cohen will be on hand to sign copies of his new book: "The Combing of History" 662-7407

Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Coffee Hour 7 pm (see 1 Thu)

LGBPO Movie Night 7 pm, Wolverine Room, Mich. Union. Theme: LGB history. 763-4186

Frontrunners 7 pm (see 1 Thu)

An Evening with Kay: Little Professor Book Co. 7:30-8:30 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Discussion of books and bookstores with the store manager, Kay Marsh. 662-4110

No Kickdrum Acoustic Series: P.J.'s Used Records 7:30 pm, 617-B Packard. In-store performance by Crossed Wire. 663-3441

Mass Meeting: Hudler for State Representative 7:30 pm (6:30 dinner), Dominick's, 812 Monroe. Meet the Libertarian Party candidate. 475-9792

Opus Mime: Washtenaw Council for the Arts 8 pm, Washt. Council for the Arts loft, 122 S. Main St., Suite 320. Performance by Michael Lee and Rebecca Surmount, $7 (or "pay what you can"). 996-2777

Ben Thomas: Music in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons, jazz vibes. 764-7544

Greg Brown: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main, $10.75/$9.75. 761-1451

"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 8 pm (see 8 Thu)

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 1 Thu)

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Thu)

 

16 Friday

"One Foot in the Door": A2 Art Association 117 W. Liberty. Annual juried exhibit (part 1), runs thru 13 Oct. 994-8004

Swim Team: A2 Queer Aquatics Royal Oak (see 2 Fri)

Reading & Book Signing: Borders 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With Jan Brett, children's author/illustrator. 668-7652

Festifall on the Diag 11 am-4 pm. Largest student organizaron festival on campus.

Publication Party: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. Lisa Rado wlll be on hand to sign copies of her new book: "Re-Reading Modernism: New Directions in Feminist Criticisms." 662-7407

"From Violence to Peace-At Home and Around the World" : Peace InSight 6:05 pm, Cable Channel 9 (see 13 Tue)

Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With Tom Robbins, "Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas" (and "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues"). 668-7652

Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri)

1994 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival 8 pm, Michigan Theater.Gil Scott-Heron, Charles Brown, and Ben Harper, $15/$20. 747-9955

Crash Test Dummies: Office of Major Events 8 pm, Hill Aud. Arista recording artists, (call for cost). 763-TKTS

Pianist Katherine Collier & Violinist Yizhak Schotten: U-M Faculty Recital 8 pm. Recital Hall, N. Campus. 763-4726

Neil Woodward: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Traditional music from Detroit-based stringman, $8.75/$7.75. 761- 1451

Espresso: Music in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons, swing to pop. 764-7544

"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 8 pm (see 8 Thu)

Steve Somers Band w/Lady Sunshine: Tap Room 9:30 pm, 201 W. Mich. Ave. Ypsilanti, $3. 482-5320.

Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $5. 662-8310

Friday Dance Jam 10 pm (see 2 Fri)

 

Gil Scott-Heron headlines the Michigan Theater Friday night show, kicking off the 1994 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival (see Fri 16-18 Sun). 

 

17 Saturday

Beyond Empire-Artistic Expressions of Byzantium: U-M Museum Of Art Exhibit of works of Byzantine devotional objects, thru 30 Oct. 764-0395

Forum-The First Amendment & The Religious Right: First Unitarian Universalist Church 9 am-noon, 1917 Washtenaw. Speakers: Russ Bellant and Lore Rogers. 665-6158

Angelina Ballerina: Little Professor Book Co. 11 am, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Meet everyone's favorite dancing mouse. 662-4110

1994 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival noon, Gallup Park. War, Winston Walls, Norma Jean Bell & the All Stars, Larry McCray Band, Sir Mack Rice with the Sun Messengers, and the Washtenaw Community College Jazz Band, $13.50 (or $20 pass includes 18 Sunday Gallup Park show). 747-9955

Wild Edibles Walk: A2 Parks & Rec 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Hunt wild edibles in woods, fieIds and prairies, learn wild recipes, $3/$10 family. Pre-register 662-7802

"Best of-the Goodtime Network" : Performance Network 2 pm, 408 W. Washington. Variety Show with dance, theater, music, mime, and puppetry, $12/$9 studs & srs (Thursdays are "pay-what-you-can"). 663-0681

Frontrunners 4:30pm, CCRB (see 1 Thu)

1994 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival 8 pm, Michigan Theater. Roy Hargrove Quintet, and Toshiko Akiyoshi Quartet featuring Lew Tabackin, $15/$20. 747-9955

Bass Baritone Frank Ward & Pianist Kelley Benson: U-M Faculty Recital 8 pm, Recital Hall, N. Campus. 763-4726

Monte Warden & the Lone Sharks AND George Bedard & the Kingpins: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Austin vs. Ann Arbor battle of the bands, $11/$10. 761-1451

"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 8 pm (see 8 Thu)

Group Massage for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm (see 3 Sat)

Dream Catchers Benefit Concert: Blue Yonder Audio 8:30 pm, City Limits (Holiday Inn, Jackson Rd.). John Lamb and his band play originals and covers, with the proceeds benefitting Blue Yonder Audio, a nonprofit organization which donates proceeds to indigenous peoples, $5. (810) 305-5761

Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 16 Fri)

Steve Somers Band w/Lady Sunshine: Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main, $5. 663-7758

 

18 Sunday

Swim Team: A2 Queer Aquatics Fuller Pool (see 2 Fri)

1994 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival noon, Gallup Park. Taj Mahal, Gene Harris Quartet, Beau Jocque & the Zydeco High Rollers, James Harman Band, Steve Nardella Trio, and Highest Praise, $13.30 (or $20 pass includes 17 Sat. Gallup Park show). 747-9955

Parents-FLAG/Ann Arbor 2 pm, 1st Unitarian Universalist Church, Washtenaw at Berkshire. 741-0659

Reading & Discussion Group: Ann Arbor Playwrights 2 pm (see 11 Sun)

Volleyball: LGBPO 2-4 pm (see 4 Sun)

Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 4 Sun)

"From Violence to Peace - At Home and Around the World": Peace InSight 2:05 pm, Cable Channel 9 (see 13 Tue)

Gay & Bisexual Men of Color Group 4 pm (see 4 Sun)

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 6 pm (see 4 Sun)

Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9pm (see 4 Sun)

Romance Book Club: Little Professor Book Co. 6:30 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. 662-4110

"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 7 pm (see 8 Thu)

Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 4 Sun)

Si Kahn: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Performer, songwriter, labor organizer, and activist, $11.50/$10.50. 761-1451

A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 4 Sun)

Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Sun)

 

19 Monday

Photographs by Susan Isaak: N. Campus Commons Arts & Programs NCC Atrium, thru 30 Sept. 764-7544

Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6:30 pm (see 5 Mon)

Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 7 pm (see 5 Mon)

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 5 Mon)

Reading & Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Lberty. With Gita Mehta, "A River Sutra." A combination of Indian storytelling traditions and thoroughly modern perceptions into the nature of love. 668-7652

Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm (see 12 Mon)

Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 9 pm (see 5 Mon)

Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Mon)

 

20 Tuesday

Discussion: LGBPO Brown Bag 11:30 am-1 pm, 3116 Mich. Union. Topic: "Out on Campus: The Fears and the Freedoms." 763-4186

Insect ABC's: A2 Parks & Rec. 1-2:30 pm (see 6 Tue)

Asian Pacific Lesbian Gay Bisexual Social Group 5:30 pm (see 6 Tue)

"Closets R 4 Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 6 Tue)

Discussion: Coalition for Accuracy About Abuse 7-9 pm, Unitarian Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Topic: "How Children Communicate About Abuse." 930-6899

Frontrunners 7 pm (see 1 Thu)

"Homosexuality and the Church: Continuing the Dialogue": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. With Rev. Jane Spahr, a Presbyterian minister for 20 years and a lesbian. 769-7422

General Meeting: Huron Valley Group Sierra Club 7:30 pm, U-M Matthei Botanical Gardens, 1800 Dixboro Rd. Annual welcome meeting for newcomers, followed by social hour. 665-7345

Book Group Organizing Meeting: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty, Espresso Bar. For anyone who wants to form a book group. 668-7652

U-M Folk Dancing Club 7:30 pm (see 13 Tue)

Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Tue)

 

21 Wednesday

Swim Team: A2 Queer Aquatics Livonia (see 2 Fri)

Publication Party: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. Richard Campbell and Jimmy L Reeves will be on hand to sign copies of their new book: "Cracked Coverage: Television News, the Anti-Cocaine Crusade, and the Reagan Legacy." 662-7407

"Women's Rights & Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 6:30 pm (see 7 Wed)

Meeting: Deep Ecology Group 7 pm (see 7 Wed)

Reading & Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With Marilyn Schatz, author of "A Toddler's Life." 668-7652

Abuse Survivors Thinking Politically 7:30 pm. Guild House, 802 Monroe. Drop-in discussion group open to female and male survivors of child sexual abuse or ritual abuse. NOT a therapy group. Topic: Backlash. Katy, 994-0885

Meetings: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed)

Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main, $3/$2. 761-1451

Paula Denton: Music in Leonardo's 810 pm. N. Campus Commons, acoustic favorites. 764-7544

East Quad Social Group 9 pm (see 7 Wed)

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Thu)

 

22 Thursday

Drawing Nature: Ecology Center 4-5:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Children in 1st-5th grades learn observation and drawing techniques for nature drawing, $3. Pre-register 662-7802

Publication Party: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. Cathleen Stocking will be on hand to sign copies ot her new book: "Lake Country." 662-7407

Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 1 Thu)

Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Coffee Hour 7 pm (see 1 Thu)

Frontrunners 7 pm (see 1 Thu)

Student Recruitment Meeting: Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County 7:30 pm (6:30 pm dinner), Dominick's, 812 Monroe. 475-9792

Tannahill Weavers: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Oldtime Celtic meets rock and roll, $13.50. 761-1451

Tim Wilkins: Music in Leonardo's 810 pm, N. Campus Commons, jazz viola. 764-7544

"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 8 pm (see 8 Thu)

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 1 Thu)

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Thu)

 

Canadian comic Leo Dufour comes to the Mainstreet Comedy Showcase for a weekend of shows starting 29 Thurs. (see page 11)

 

23 Friday

Swim Team: A2 Queer Aquatics Royal Oak (see 2 Fri)

Bug Fest: A2 Parks & Rec 1-3 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Children ages 5-8 take an insect safari, $5. Pre-register 662-7802

Publication Party: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6pm, 315 S. State. N. Frank Ukadike will be on hand to sign copies of his new book "Black African Cinema." 662-7407

Speakers Training: LGBPO Educational Outreach Program Facilitator Training 6-10 pm (call for location). Educate others about sexual orientation, same-sex relationships, harassment, discrimination, physical assault, and other relevant issues (see Sat 24 & Sun 25). 763-4186

"From Violence to Peace-At Home and Around the World": Peace InSight 6:05 pm, Cable Channel 9 (see 20 Tue)

No Kickdrum Acoustic Series: P.J.'s Used Records 7:30pm. 617-B Packard. In-store performance by Tom Smith. 663-3441

Reading & Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With John Gregory Dunne , author of "Playland," a novel about Hollywood in the '40s and America in the 90s. 668-7652

Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri)

Lunar Octet: Music in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons. 764-7544

RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm (see 9 Fri)

"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 8 pm (see 8 Thu)

Ramona Collins & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $5. 662-8310

Steve Somers Band w/Lady Sunshine: Tap Room 9:30 pm (see 16 Fri)

Friday Dance Jam 10 pm (see 2 Fri)

 

24 Saturday

"Isamu Noguchi-Exploration and Collaboration": U-M Museum Of Art Exhibit featuring early work and the artists sculptural set for Marina Graham's "Cave of the Heart," thru 13 Nov. 764-0395

Speakers Training: LGBPO 9 am-5 pm (see 23 Fri)

Storytime with Bart & Kim: Little Professor Book Co. 11 am, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Madeline, from France, joins Kim & Bart for stories, fun and activities with a French flair, for ages 4-10. 662-4110

Frontrunners 4:30 pm (see 1 Thu)

Get-Together: Beit Chayim Evening of fun under the stars with gay-les-bi Jewish group of A2/Ypsi, call for location and time. 913-2130

Holly Near with John Bucchino: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. One of the world's best known women's music performers for 20 years, $15. 761-1451

Book Group Organizing Meeting: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty, Espresso Bar. For anyone who wants to form a book group. 668-7652

Games & Cards Night at the Farm!: Older Lesbians Organizing 7:30 pm (call for place). Open to all women. 428-8824

The Equilibrium Dance-Percussion Duo: U-M Faculty Recital 8 pm, Mclntosh Theater, N. Campus. 763-4726

"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 8 pm (see 8 Thu)

Group Massage for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm (see 3 Sat)

Ramona Collins & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 23 Fri)

 

25 Sunday

Speakers Training: LGBPO 9:30 am-5 pm (see 23 Fri)

Swim Team: A2 Queer Aquatics Fuller Pool (see 4 Sun)

Potluck: Bisexual Gay & Lesbian Engineers & Scientists Group time and place TBA. 763-4186

Storytelling Sunday Funday: Generations 1 pm, 337 S. Main St. Storytelling hour for children ages 3-8. 662-6615

Support Group for People with Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction Syndrome: A2 Center for Indep. Living 1 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-027, 971-0310 (TDD)

Feed the Poets: Del Rio 1:30-4:30 pm, 122 W. Washington. Featuring local poets and an hour of open mike. 761-2530

Native American Dancers: A2 Parks & Rec 2-3 pm.Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Dance and music by the U-M Indian Dance Club, rain or shine, $3/$10 family. 662-7802

Reading & Discussion Group: Ann Arbor Playwrights 2 pm (see 11 Sun)

Volleyball: LGBPO 2 pm (see 4 Sun)

Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm (see 4 Sun)

"From Violence to Peace-At Home and Around the World": Peace InSight 2:05 pm, Cable Channel 9 (see 20 Tue)

Gay & Bisexual Men of Color Group 4 pm (see 4 Sun)

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 4 Sun)

Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 4 Sun)

Booked For Sundays: Little Professor Book Co. 7 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Book group gathers around the fireplace to discuss what's new. 662-4110

"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 7 pm (see 8 Thu)

Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 3 Sun)

Patty Larkin: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. With Ellis Paul opening, $11.75. 761-1451

Guest Vocal Arts Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Recital Hall, N. Campus. With John Wustman. 763-4726

A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 4 Sun)

Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Sun)

 

26 Monday

Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6:30 pm (see 5 Mon)

Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group: Ozone House 7 pm (see 5 Mon)

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 5 Mon)

Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm (see 12 Mon)

Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 9 pm (see 5 Mon)

Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Mon)

 

27 Tuesday

Insect ABC's: A2 Parks & Rec. 1-2:30 pm (see 6 Tue)

Asian Pacific Lesbian Gay Bisexual Social Group 5:30 pm (see 6 Tue)

"Closets R 4 Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 6 Tue)

Meeting: LGB Campus Steering Group 7 pm, 3000 Mich. Union. Organizing meeting and leadership training. Open to all students. 763-4186

Frontrunners 7 pm (see 1 Thu)

Support Group for Blind/Visually Impaired 7 pm (see 13 Tue)

"Eyewitness in Israel and the West Bank": Peace InSight 7:05 pm. Cable Channel 9. Ann Arborites and U-M students report on recent work-study project in the Middle East. 769-7422

Reading & Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With Benjamin Weissman, author ot "Dear Dead Person." 668-7652

Steve Forbert: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. With Jason Eklund opening, $12.50. 761-1451

Cary Kocher/Paui Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Tue)

 

28 Wednesday

"The Isenheim Interior-An Installation by Ed Fraga": Cranbrook Academy of Art Museum 1221 N. Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. Combination of paintings and sculpture examining the issues of life in a world with AIDS, thru 30 Oct. (810) 645-3300

Swim Team: A2 Queer Aquatics Livonia (see 1 Thu)

Muscular Dystrophy Support Group: A2 Center for Indep. Living 1 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)

Publication Party: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. David Stringer will be on hand to sign copies of his new book of poetry: "The Beast Speaks." 662-7407

"Women's Rights & Rhythms": WCBN 88.3 FM 6:30 pm (see 7 Wed)

Meeting: Deep Ecology Group 7 pm (see 7 Wed)

Abuse Survivors Thinking Politically 7:30 pm. Topic: Disability Issues, (see 21 Wed)

Meetings: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed)

Tempest: A Schoolkids' Records Free Concert 8 pm, The Ark, 637 1/2 S. Main. Tempest describes the title track of their latest release, "Surfing to Mecca," as "just your basic Middle Eastern surf rocker." 761-1451

The Irish Orchestra: Music in Leonardo's 10 pm, N . Campus Commons. 764-7544

East Quad Social Group 9 pm (see 7 Wed)

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Thu)

 

29 Thursday

Publication Party: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6pm, 315 S. State. Robert W. Jacobs will be on hand to sign copies of his new book: "Real Time Strategic Change: How to Involve an Entire Organization in Fast and Far-Reaching Change." 662-7407

Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 7 Thu)

Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Coffee Hour 7 pm (see 1 Thu)

Frontrunners 7 pm (see 1 Thu)

"What Every Libertarian Should Know About Scientology: Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County 7:30 pm (6:30 pm dinner), Dominicks, 812 Monroe. Speaker from A2 Church of Scientology. 475-9792

Bill Staines: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Veteran folk singer, $10/$9. 761-1451

Matt Weiers: Music in Leonardo's 810 pm, N. Campus Commons, piano jazz. 764-7544

"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 8 pm (see 8 Thu)

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 1 Thu)

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Thu)

 

30 Friday

Anti-Nuclear Rally March: Evergreen Alliance & Citizens' Resistance at Fermi Two (CRAFT) 4-6 pm, Edison Plaza, 2000 Second Ave., Detroit. Resist the plans to bring Fermi Two back on line. (810) 548-3920

Publication Party: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. Camille Guerin-Gonzales will be on hand to sign copies of her new books: "Mexican Workers and American Dreams: Immigration, Repatriation, and California Farm Labor, 1900-1939," and "The Politics of Immigrant Workers: Labor Activism and Migration in the World Economy since 1880." 662-7407

"Eyewitness in Israel and the West Bank": Peace InSight 6:05 pm, Cable Channel 9 (see 27 Tue)

Leo Kottke: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. One of the most innovative acoustic guitarists of all time, $15. 761-1451

No Kickdrum Acoustic Series: P.J.'s Used Records 7:30 pm, 617-B Packard. In-store performance by Pete Moss and the Fungis. 663-3441

Musical Benefit: Citizen's Resistance at Fermi Two (CRAFT) 7:30 pm, Central United Methodist Church, 23 E. Adams, Detroit. Music with Charlie King and guests One By One. (810) 548-3920

Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri)

Phillipe Saire Company: Dance Guest Artist Series 8 pm, Mendelssohn Theatre, $10/$6 students. 764-0450

Guest Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Recital Hall, N. Campus. With violinist Ellen Rose. 763-4726

Kate Clinton's "Out is In": Office of Major Events & Lesbian Gay Bisexual Programs Office 8 pm, Power Center. One-person show direct from off-Broadway, $17.50, $13.50/students. 763-TKTS (student groups interested in ushering call 763-4186)

Creative Arts Ensemble: Music in Leonardo's 10 pm, N . Campus Commons, jazz. 764-7544

"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 8 pm (see 8 Thu)

Friday Dance Jam 10 pm (see 2 Fri)

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