October
OCTOBER
18- AGENDA- OCTOBER 1194
To publicize November Calendar events, send formatted listings by October 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.
1 Saturday
"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
African Art U-M Museum of Art Exhibit of works of sub-Saharan African art, thru June, 1995. 764-0395
"One Foot in the Door": A2 Art Association 117 W. Liberty. Annual juried exhibit, part 1 runs thru 16 Oct. 994-8004
"Beyond Empire-Artistic Expressions of Byzantium": U-M Museum of Art Exhibit of works of Byzantine devotional objects, thru 30 Oct. 764-0395
"Isamu Noguchi-Exploration and Collaboration": U-M Museum Of Art Exhibit featuring early work and the artist's sculptural set for Martha Graham's "Cave of the Heart," thru 13 Nov. 764-0395
"The Jade Studio": U-M Museum of Art Masterpieces of Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasty painting and calligraphy, thru 20 Nov. 764-0395
Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. Children's activities & book signing with author Nancy Willard. 668-7652
Visit with Brown Bear LittIe Professor Book Co. 11 am-noon, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Brown. Hour of stones and fun for ages 4-10. 662-4110
Potluck: Gays & Lesbians/Older&Wiser 11 am-1 pm,Turner Clinic, 1010 Wall. 936-5962 Writing Workshop: Little Professor Book Co. 2:30-4 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. With local witter and teacher, Sherry Rozek. Focus: writing stories, poems, and essays from an adult perspective. 662-4110
Frontrunners: Gay-Lesbian Running Club 4:30 pm, CCRB entrance. Runners of all levels and ages are welcome. 763-4186
"Tom & Viv": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Dramatization of the life and love of expatriate American poet/author T.S. Eliot and his wife Vivienne, $12/$9 studs & srs. 663-0681
"Lost in Yonkers": Croswell Opera House 8 pm, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian. Neil Simon comedy/drama of two boys who go to live with their grandmother after their mother dies, $12/$10. (517) 264-7469
"Blood Wedding": Ann Arbor Civil Theatre 8 pm, 2275 Platt Road. A young girl struggles to find her way In a world of rigid rules and traditions in rural Spain, $8. 971-AACT
Lucky Haskins & Immigrant Suns: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Double-bill of local bands with diverse sounds, $6/$5. 761-1800
Symphonie Fantastique-A2 Symphony Orchestra: Borders 8pm, Michigan Theater. $15/$19/ $23 (discounts for srs, studs and kids). 994-4801
Sunny Wilkinson: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310
2 Sunday
Antique Bottle & Insulator Show & Sale: Huron Valley Bottle & Insulator Club 9 am-3 pm, Holiday Inn North Campus. 482-8029
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Seminar Little Professor Book Co. 11 am-noon, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Local author Larry Eiler discusses his book, "When the Woman You Know Has Breast Cancer." 662-4110
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics 11 am, Mack Pool. Charley 665-8063 or Kelly 663-0036
Living History Day: A2 Parks & Rec. noon-4 pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard . The farm of 150 years ago, $1.50/ $1. 994-2928
Art Ventures Workshop: A2 Art Association noon-5pm, 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
Open House: Ann Arbor Wastewater Treatment Plant noon-3pm, 49 S. Dixboro Rd. Tours every half-hour in recognition of Water Quality Awareness Week. 994-2811
Bishop Lake Hike: Sierra Club 1 pm, meet at A2 City Hall for trip to Brighton State Recreation Area 483-0058
Afro-Cuban Percussion Workshop: Los Jibaritos Caribbean Dance Troupe & Puerto Rican Solidarity Organization 2-5 pm, Trotter House. With Conjunto Céspedes. 747-1900
Kerry Tales-" Autumn Magic": 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, 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
"Lost in Yonkers": Croswell Opera House 3 pm (see 1 Sat)
Gay & Bisexual Men of Color Group 46 pm, call for location. Vince 741 -9245 or LGBPO 763-4186
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 6 pm, 1st Congregational Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 677-1418
Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm, 122 W. Washington. 761-2530 'Torn & Viv": Performance Network 7 pm (see 1 Sat) 22+ Women's Bi-Friendly Group 7 pm, location TBA. Meetings in public spaces for coffee, food, and conversation. 763-4186
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 484-0456
Romanovsky & Phillips: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Gay pride mixed with humor and harmony, $12.50/$11.50. 761-1800
A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm, 208 S. Rrst. Guest musicians join house band, The Terraplanes, $2. 971-2469
Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Musicians invited. 662-8310
3 Monday
"Women's Rights & Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 8:30 am 763-3500
Lecture Demonstration: Cuban Music & Dance: Los Jibaritos Caribbean Dance Troupe & Puerto Rican Solidarity Organization 9 am-noon, Rackham Ampitheater. With Conjunto Céspedes. 747-1900
Mass Meeting VIA Hillel:Hillel 6pm,1429 Hill. A community service group linking UM students with the community. Meetings and activities are centered around working with the homeless, children, the elderly, and the environment. 769-0500
Meet Author John Ragusa III: Little Professor Book Co. 6:30-8 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Former organized crime insider turned novelist will sign copies of his new book, "The Triggerman." 662-4110
"Israel's Shattered Dreams": Hillel 7 pm,1429 Hill. Video which confronts what 20 years of occupation and expansion have done to the soul of Israel. 769-0500
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: A2 Center for Indep. Living 7-9 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)
Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 7 pm, call for location. Mark or Miriam 662-2222
Mass Meeting United Jewish Appeal: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill St. UJA is the world's largest Jewish philanthropic organization. It sponsors an annual fundraising drive as well as educational events. 769-0500
Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm, 1522 Hill. 665-3522
Discussion & Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With photographer and author Eric Lindbloom. 668-7652
Social for Lesbians, Bisexuals & Gay Men: Canterbury House 9 pm, 518 E. Washington. 763-4186
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. 14 piece band, $3. 662-8310
4 Tuesday
Artistic Expressions: A2 Center for Indep. Living A2 Public Library, multipurpose room, thru 28 Oct. Exhibit of artwork by people with disabilities. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)
Swimmers: A2QUA Kimball High School, Royal Oak. Call for time (see 2 Sun) 14th Annual Bryant Community Awards Dinner A2 Parks & Rec 5:30-7:30 pm, Bryant Community Ctr., 3 W. Eden Ct. Potluck where community volunteers will be honored. RSVP 994-2722
Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6 pm, WCBN 88.3 FM. 763-3500
Personnel Management for New Bosses: Community Deveiopment Corp. & Women's Initiative for Self Employment 7 pm, 2008 Hogback Road, Suite A. "How-To" seminar for new local businesses, free with $30 CDC or WISE membership. 677-1400
Frontrunners 7 pm (see 1 Sat)
"Washtenaw NOW 1994 Feminist Achievement Awards": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. 769-7422
Reading: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E Liberty. With Anne Le Claire reading from her new novel, "Sideshow." 668-7652
Mass Meeting Jewish Feminist Group: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill St. The group reflects a wide range of religious and cultural values and discusses women's roles in Jewish law and tradition. 769-0500
WomanCircle: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. All women welcome. 662-2159
Dan Hall CD Release Party: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. One of the area's most promising folksinger-songwriters, $7.75/$6.75. 761-1800
University Symphony Orchestra: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. Program: Mozart & Shostakovich. 763-4726
Jazz-Blues Jam Session with Steve Somers & Friends: T.C.'s Speakeasy 9 pm-1 am, 207 W. Mich. Ave., Ypsi. 487-1977. Cary Kocher/Paul Keiler Quartet Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310
5 Wednesday
Promotional Workshop for Artists: The Michigan Guild of Artists & Artisans 9 am-noon, New Center, 1100 North Main St.,$20/members/$25 non-members. 662-3382
Brown Bag Lunch: A2 Parks & Rec. noon, Kempf House, 312 S. Division. Guest speaker, $1. 994-4898
Artists Reception-Artistic Expressions: A2 Center for Indep. Living 5-8:30 pm, A2 Public Library, multi-purpose room. Meet the artists, with Diversabilty Theatre. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)
Meeting: U-M LGB Staff Association 5:30 pm, Amer's in Mich. Union. 763-4186
"Closets R 4 Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm. News and more for the Les/Bi/Gay communities. 763-3500
Mass Meeting Jewish Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Collective: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill St. A social group for bisexual, lesbian, and gay people from a wide spectrum of Jewish backgrounds. 769-0500
Reading: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E Liberty. With Ivan Doig reading from his new memoir, "Heart Earth." 668-7652
Meeting: Vegetarian Information & Exchange (VINE) 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Video: John Robbins' "Diet for a New America" 668-9925
Bowling: Rainbow League 7:30 pm, Arbor Lanes. Mixed league with 12 teams of 4 people. ALL abilities welcome. 434-6176
Jewish Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Collective: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Social group with relaxed atmosphere. 769-0500
Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men's Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm, Rainbow Rm, St. Andrew's Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 665-6939
Open Stage with Colby Maddox: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main, (sign up at 7:30 to perform), $3/$2. 761-1800
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
Scott Henderson-Gary Willis & Tribal Tech:Prism Productions 9pm, Alvin's, 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit Jazz fusion warriors, $10.50. 810-645-6666.
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 Featuring Eddie Russ: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310
6 Thursday
The Salamander Room: A2 Park & Rec 9:30-11 am and 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Ctr. , 1831 Traver. Children ages 4-5 years learn about reptiles and amphibians, $20 covers four Thurs. sessions. Pre-register 662-7802
Publication Party: Shaman Drum Bookshop 5-7 pm, 315 S. State. Celebration of new book by Lila Green, "Making Sense of Humor How to Add Joy to Your Life." Green is well-known locally as a humor educator and U-M guest lecturer. 662-7407
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm, 802 Monroe. 930-0601
Benzinger Lecture: Residential College 7 pm, Room 126, E Quad. Susan Wright will be discussing her new book, "Molecular Politics." 763-0176
Lesbian & Bisexual Women Coffee Hour 7 pm, Zingerman 's Next Door, 422 Detroit. 995-4483
Frontrunners 7 pm, call for location. (see 1 Sat)
The Terraplanes: PJ's No Kickdrum Acoustic Concert Series 7 pm, PJ's Used Records & CDs, 617 B Packard Rd. Acoustic blues band, intimate setting. 663-3441
The Specials: Prism Productions 7:30 pm, St. Andrews, 431 E. Congress, Detroit Ska monsters, all ages show, $1 6.50. 810-645-6666.
Reading & Discussion: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E Liberty. With Naomi Wolf reading from her new book, "Fine With Fire: The New Female Power and How to Use lt."Followed by discussion of "power feminism." 668-7652
Video-"The Buming Times": Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm, 1522 Hill. Video and presentation challenging the ugly stereotypes of witches at Halloween. 665-3522
September Dances in Exile: Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Confederacy of area choreographers present original works, $12/$9 studs & srs (Thursdays are "pay-what you-can"). 663-0681
David Barrett with David Mosher The Ark 8 pm, 637-12 S. Main, $8.75/ $7.75.761-1800
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm, 4120 Mich. Union. 662-5552
"Blood Wedding": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Sat)
Rob Haney: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E Liberty, $10. 996-9080
Live Call-ln: Peace InSight 9:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. "Alternative Political Parties." 769-7422
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
7 Friday
Swimmers: A2QUA (see 4 Tue)
Publication Party: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. Celebration of new book by Robert J. Donia and John V.A. Fine Jr.,"Bosnia-Hercegovina: A Tradition Betrayed." The authors will be on hand to sign books. 662-7407
"Washtenaw NOW 1994 Feminist Achievement Awards": PeacelnSight 6:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. (see 4 Tue)
The Klezmatics and Judith Sloan: The Ark 7:30 & 10 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Premier Wezmer band with comedienne opener, $12.50. 761-1 800
Meeting: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm, Rainbow Rm (AA); Upstairs Lounge (Alanon), St. Andrews Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 665-6939
Magical Education Council of A2: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Workshop. 761-1137
William D. Revelli Memorial Concert: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. With the Symphony Band. 763-4726
September Dances in Exile: Performance Network 8 pm (see 6 Thu)
"Blood Wedding": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Sat)
"Lost in Yonkers": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 1 Sat)
Rob Haney: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 6 Thu)
Paul Keller/Gary Kocher Quartet Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $5. 662-8310
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)
8 Saturday
Advanced Hambo Workshop: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Co. 1 0 an noon, Pittsfield Grange Hall, $5. 429-0014
Audition-The Sound of Music": Croswell Opera House 10 am-4 pm, 1 29 E Maumee St, Adrian. (517) 264-7469
Storytime with Bart & Kim: Little Professor Book Co. 11 am-noon, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Visit with Bunnicula, the one and only bunny rabbit vampire, for ages 4-10. 662-4110
"Sushi-How to Make it at Home": Ypsi Food Co-op 11 am, 312 N. River St, Ypsilanti. 483-1520
Veteran's Indoor Ice Arena Open House: A2 Parks & Rec. 12:30-2:30 pm, 2150 Jackson Rd. 761-7240
Orientation: Ypsi Food Co-op 2 pm, 31 2 N. River St. Ypsi. Information about the Co-op, how to join, products available. 483-1520
Frontrunners 4:30 pm, CCRB. (see 1 Sat)
Laura Nyro: The Ark 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main, $17.50. 761-1800
Indigo Giris: UAC Soundstage 8 pm, Hill Aud. Grammy-winning duo touring their latest release, "Swamp Ophelia," $25/$20. 763-TKTS
September Dances in Exile: Performance Network 8 pm (see 6 Thu)
"Lost in Yonkers": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 1 Sat)
"Blood Wedding": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Sat)
Rob Haney: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 6 Thu)
Paul Keller/Gary Kocher Quartet Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 7 Fri)
Dance: Club Fabulous 10 pm-2 am. Power Center lobby. Bi-gender, chem-free dance, $4. 763-4168
9 Sunday
34th Annual Conference on Organ Music: U-M School of Music Recitals, lectures, performances, and workshops, thru 12 Wed. 763-4726
Swim Team A2QUA Fuller Pool Cali for time (see 2 Sun)
Meeting: Lesbian & Bisexual Women of Color Collective Call for time and place. 763-4186
3rd World Handcrafts Sale: SERRV 9:30 am-12:30 pm, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 306 N.Division. 663-0362
Great Lakes Artists Expo: Great Lakes Doll Artists 10 am-5 pm, Radisson on the Lake. The first original doll art show ever held in this area, $5. (810) 777-6142
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Seminar Little Professor Book Co. 11 am-noon, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Meet Andrea Martin, founder and President of The Breast Cancer Fund. 662-4110
Dexter Cider Mill Bike Ride: Sierra Club 1 pm, meet at A2 City Hall for bike trip to cider mill. 665-1465
Magic Cooking Pot A2 Parks & Rec. 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Ctr., 1831 Traver. Outdoor cooking over a campfire,$3/$10 family. Pre-register 662-7802
Volleyball: LGBPO 2-4 pm (see 2 Sun)
Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals & Lesbians 2 pm (see 2 Sun)
"Out" in the Orchard: U-M Lesbian Gay Bisexual Programs Office 2 pm, Wiard's Orchard. Bring your family and friends and "come out" with us. 763-4186
"Washtenaw NOW 1994 Feminist Achievement Awards": Peace InSight 2:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. (see 4 Tue)
Dance Potpourri: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Co. 3-5 pm, Pittsfield Grange Hall. Learn to waltz, tango, swing, etc., $5. 429-0014
"Lost in Yonkers": Croswell Opera House 3 pm (see 1 Sat)
Gay & Bisexual Men of Color Group 4 pm (see 2 Sun)
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 2 Sun)
Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 2 Sun)
Mystery Book Reading Group: Little Professor Book Co. 6:30 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. With special visitor, Jamie Agnew, owner of Aunt Agatha's Book Shop. 662-4110
September Dances in Exile: Performance Network 7 pm (see 6 Thu)
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 2 Sun)
Blood Oranges with Cordelia's Dad: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Two bands from MA, $6/$5. 761-1800
A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 2 Sun)
Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Sun)
10 Monday
"Women's Rights & Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 8:30 am. 763-3500
Reception: Lesbian Gay Bisexuals Programs Office (LGBPO) 4:30 pm, 3100 Counseling Services Office, Mich. Union. For the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual community to meet with Counseling Services staff, and community counselors and therapists. 763-4186
Recablecast Live Call-ln: Peace InSight 5:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. (See 6 Thu)
Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 7 pm (see 3 Mon)
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 3 Mon)
Reading: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty . With journalist and author Mary Kay Blakely reading from her new book, "American Mom." 668-7652
Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm (see 3 Mon)
Ted Hawkins: The Ark & Prism 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Classic soul and country, $10. 761-1800
Social for Lesbians, Bisexuals & Gay Men: Canterbury House 9 pm (see 3 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Mon)
11 Tuesday
National Coming Out Day: LGBPO Events TBA. 763-4186
Swimmers: A2QUA (see 4 Tue)
Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6 pm, WCBN 88.3 FM. 763-3500
Frontrunners 7 pm (see 4 Tue)
"From Violence to Peace-At Home and Around the World": PeacelnSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Keynote speeches from WILPFs Detroit Conference. 769-7422
"Adjusting in Nicaragua": A2-Jutgalpa Sister City Comm. and Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, 1st Baptist, 512 E Huron. New video documenting the devastating effects of World Bank and IMF policies in Nicaragua. 663-1870
Teacher/Librarian Reception: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With Thomas Locker, children's author and illustrator, reading from his most recent book, "Miranda's Smile." 668-7652
Meet Author Mary Gardner Little Professor Book Co. 7:30-9 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Author of "Milkweed." 662-4110
Wallenberg Lecture-Miep Gies: Hillel 7:30 pm, Rackham Aud. The University's Wallenberg Medal and Lectureship is presented annually to an outstanding humanitarian. Miep Gies is known for her courage in hiding Anne Frank and her family during World War II. 769-0500
Ann Arbor Bosnia Group 8 pm, Interfaith, 730 Tappan. Focus: community education of the war crimes committed in Bosnia 663-1870
Jazz-Blues Jam Session: T.C.'s Speakeasy 9 pm (see 4 Tue)
Cary Koecher/Paul Keller Quartet Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Tue)
12 Wednesday
Brown Bag Discussions: "Out in the Workplace" often with guest speakers, on environmental problems. 971-6133
Brown Bag Lunch: Kempf House noon ( see 5 Wed)
Meetings: Lesbians, Bisexuals, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
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: survivors & the mental health industry. Katy 994-0885
Bowling: Rainbow League 7:30 pm (See 5 Wed)
Arlo Guthrie: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Storyteller, music an extraordinaire, with opening act Matt Watroba, $17.50. 761-1800
East Quad Social Group 9 pm (see 5 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
13 Thursday
Fall Tea: U-M LGB Staff Assoc. 5-7 pm, Law Club lounge. 763-4186
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 6 Thu)
Business Plan Development: Community Development Corp. & Women's Initiative for Self Employment 6-9 pm, 2008 Hogback Road. Suite A. "How-To" seminar for new local businesses, free with $30 CDC or WISE membership. 677-1400
John Rigg: PJ's No Kickdrum Acoustic Concert Series 7 pm, PJ's Used Records & CDs, 617 B Packard Rd. Local singer/guitarist. 663-3441
"Healing Yourself Through Vegetarian Nutrition": Vegetarian Information & Exchange (VINE) 7 pm, place TBA, fee. 668-9925
Frontrunners 7 pm (see 4 Tues)
Lesbian & Bisexual Women Coffee Hour 7 pm (see 6 Thu)
Meeting: ACT/UP Ann Arbor 7 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 214 S. 4th Ave. 763-4186
Movie-"Before Stonewall": LGBPO 7 pm 2209 Mich. Union. 763-4186
Meeting: Lambda Graduate Association 7 pm, 3116 Mich. Union. 763-4186
Reading: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With Tim O'Brien reading from his new novel, "In the Lake of the Woods." 668-7652
"Reclaiming our Gay and Lesbian Past':LGBPO 7:30 pm, 210 Pray Harrold Hall, EMU. 763-4186
"Tittawassee Jane": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W.Washington. Return of the popular play by local singer/songwriter Jay Stielstra, $12/$9 studs & srs (Thursday are "pay-what-you-can"). 663-0681
Arlo Guthrie: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Storyteller, musician extraordinaire, with opening act Dar Williams, $17.50. 761-1800
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 6 Thu)
Jonathan Katz: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty, $10. 996-9080
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
14 Friday
Borders Book Days to Benefit Wildflour Community Bakery. Borders 612 E Liberty. Take a coupon (available at Wildflour Comm. Bakery both People's Food Co-op locations) or just mention Wildflour Comm. Bakery when making a purchase at Borders and Wildflour will receive a portion of the proceeds. 668-7652
Swim Team: A2QUA Royal Oak (see 4 Tue)
Poetry Reading: Little Professor Book Co. 2:30-4 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. With local poet, David Stringer. Followed by Q&A. 662-4110
Publication Party: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4 pm, 315 S. State. Celebration of new book edited and co-authored by Lisa Rado, "Re-reading Modernism: New Directions in Feminist Criticism." The author will be on hand to sign books. 662-7407
"Prisoners of Colonialism-The Struggle for Justice in Puerto Rico": U-M Puerto Rican Solidarity Organization 6 pm, W. Conference Room, Rackham. Lecture by author Ronald Fernandez. 747-1900
"From Violence to Peace-At Home and Around the World": PeacelnSight 6:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. (see 11 Tue)
Violet Wine: P J's No Kickdrum Acoustic Concert Series 7 pm, PJ's Used Records & CDs, 617 B Packard Rd. Acoustic mix of rock, pop, and dance. 663-3441
Community Celebration: LGBPO 7 pm, Mich. Union Pendelton Rm. Honoring people who have made a difference for the Ann Arbor area LGB community. 763-4186
Discussion: Older Lesbians Organizing (OLO)7:30-9:30 pm, call for location. Topic: "Courting." Open to women of all ages. 482-2996
Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 7 Fri)
George Winston: U-M Student Affairs 8 pm, Hill Aud. Concert-goers are asked to bring donations of non-perishable food for Arbor Haven/Salvation Army, $8.50/$ 14.50 students. 763-TKTS
RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Superlative bluegrass/country, $8.75/$7.75. 761-1800
"Tittabawassee Jane": Performance Network 8 pm (see 13 Thu)
Jonathan Katz: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 13 Thu)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $5. 662-8310
Steve Somers Band w/Lady Sunshine: Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main, $5.663-7758
15 Saturday
Borders Book Days to Benefit Wildflour Community Bakery (see 14 Fri)
Leaf Print Squares: A2 Parks & Rec 1 - 2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Bring fabric squares or t-shirts to create leaf prints, $3/$10 family. Preregister 662-7802
Writing Workshop: Little Professor Book Co. 2:30-4 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. With local writer and teacher, Sherry Rozek. Focus: writing stories and essays, for ages 10-15. 662-4110
Frontrunners 4:30 pm, CCRB. (see 1 Sat)
African Dinner & Market: Southern Africa Committee of the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights 6 pm, Central United Methodist Church, 23 E. Adams, Detroit. Proceeds to benefit MCHR, $5 advance $7 door. (810) 832-2337
Astronomy: A2 Parks & Rec 7 pm midnight, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Telescopes, slide show, and lecture with the Lowbrow Astronomy Club. 662-7802
Reading & Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With Ronald Fernandez, author of "Prisoners of Colonialism:The Struggle for Justice in Puerto Rico," and "Cruising The Caribbean." 668-7652
Torn Paxton: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. With opening act, Neal & Leandra, $12.50. 761-1800
Tori Amos: UAC Sou ndstage 8 pm, Hill Aud. Touring her new release, "Under the Pink," $20/$18.50. 763-TKTS
'Tittabawassee Jane": Performance Network 8 pm (see 13 Thu)
Jonathan Katz: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 1 0:30 pm (see 13 Thu)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 14 Fri) Steve Somers Band w/Lady Sunshine: Wooden Nickel 10 pm, 901 Huron River Dr., Ypsi, (call for fee). 482-6500
16 Sunday
Borders Book Days to Benefit Wildflour Community Bakery (see 14 Fri)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Seminar Little Professor Book Co. 11 am-noon, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Discussions on self-examination and early detection. 662-4110
Torn Paxton Children's Concert: The Ark noon, 637-1/2 S. Main, $5. 761-1 800
20th Annual CROP Hunger Walk: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 2 pm, St. Thomas Catholic Church, 520 Elizabeth. A 10 kilometer walk to help fund hunger relief organizations in Washtenaw County and around the world. Pre-registration at 1:30 pm at the church. 973-9776
Volleyball: LGBPO 2-4 pm (see 2 Sun)
Meeting: Parents-FLAG/Ann Arbor 2 pm, 1st Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 917 Washtenaw. 741 -0659
Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians 2 pm (see 2 Sun)
"From Violence to Peace-At Home and Around the World": Peace InSight 2:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. (see 11 Tue)
Gay & Bisexual Men of Color Group 4 pm (see 2 Sun)
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 2 Sun)
Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 2 Sun)
Romance Book Club: Little Professor Book Co. 6:30 pm, Westgate Shopping Center 662-4110
"Tittabawassee Jane": Performance Network 7 pm (see 13 Thu)
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 2 Sun)
Fred Small: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Pete Seeger calls him "one of America's best songwriters," $10/$9. 761-1800
A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 2 Sun)
Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Sun)
17 Monday
Days Off Outdoors: A2 Parks & Rec 8 am-5:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1 831 Traver. Hands-on science activities for children K-5, call for fee. Register 662-7802
"Women's Rights & Rhythms"WCBN 88.3 FM 8:30 am 763-3500
No School Days on the Farm: A2 Parks & Rec. 9 am-3:30 pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard. Children K-5, four days, $21/day per child. 994-2928.
Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 7 pm (see 3 Mon)
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 3 Mon)
Reading & Discussion: Borders 7:30 pm, 61 2 E. Liberty. Jack Hoffman, brother of Abbie, will talk about his new book, "Run, Run, Run: The Lives of Abbie Hoffman." 668-7652
Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm (see 3 Mon)
University Philharmonia Orchestra: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. Program: Beethoven & Stravinsky. 763-4726
Social for Lesbians, Bisexuals & Gay Men: Canterbury House 9 pm (see 3 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Mon)
18 Tuesday
"One Foot in the Door": A2 Art Association 117 W. Liberty. Annual juried exhibit, part 2 runs thru 14 Nov. 994-8004
Swimmers: A2QUA (see 4 Tue)
Nutrition for L if e: A2 Parks & Rec 10-11 :30 am, Bryant Community Ctr., 3 W. Eden Ct. Speaker on eating right. 994-2722
Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6 pm, WCBN 88.3 FM. 763-3500
Frontrunners 7 pm (see 4 Tue)
"Proposition One &The Code of Conduct Bills": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Two videos explaining important upcoming arms legislation. 769-7422
General Meeting: Huron Valley Group Sierra Club 7:30 pm, U-M Matthei Botanical Gardens, 1800 Dixboro Rd. Special program on mushrooms, followed by social hour. 665-7345
WomanCircle: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm (see 4 Tue)
Kattel Keineg: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S.Main. Music combines Breton, Welsh, and Irish influences, $8.75/$7.75. 761-1800
Jazz-Blues Jam Session: T.C.'s Speakeasy 9 pm (see 4 Tue)
Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Tue)
19 Wednesday
Brown Bag Lunch: Kempf House noon (see 5 Wed)
Orientation: Ypsi Food Co-op 2 pm (see 8 Sat)
Meeting: U-M LGB Staff Assoc. 5:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
"Closets R 4 Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 5 Wed)
Dance Lecture/Demonstration: U-M School of Music 7 pm, Betty Pease Studio Theater. With the Martha Graham Company. 763-4726
African-American Book Reading Club: Little Professor Book Co. 7:30-8:30 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Meet around the fireplace to discuss Oct. selections. 662-4110
Bowling: Rainbow League 7:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
Abuse Survivors Thinking Politically 7:30 pm. Topic: What is abuse? (See 12 Wed)
Meetings: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
Ann Arbor Poetry Festival & Spoken Word Extravaganza: The A2 Poetry ForumPerformance Network 8 pm, Lydia Mendelssohn Theater, Mich. League. Featuring some of the area's best performance poets, $3.50 in advance at Shaman Drum S4 at the door. 484-1405
Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 637 12 S. Main, $3/$2.761-1800 Melissa Etheridge: UAC Soundstage 8 pm, Hill Aud. With opening act, Billy Pilgrim, $25. 763-TKTS
Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 810 pm, 315 S. State. Frederick G. Dillen reads from his 1st novel, "Hero." 662-7407 East Quad Social Group 9 pm (see 5 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
20 Thursday
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 6 Thu)
Fundraising Dinner: Potawatomi Land Trust 6 pm, Romanoff 's Orchard House, 5850 Pontiac Trail. Cash bar, music by Irish folk band, dinner, silent auction, and speaker, $40/$75 couple includes 1 yr mem.). (810) 231-4375
Folktales Revisited: Young People's Theater 7 pm, Abbot School, 2670 Sequoia Pkwy. Folktales, fairy tales, and fables, old and new, $5/$3 students. 996-3888
Lesbian & Bisexual Women Coffee Hour 7 pm (see 6 Thu) Frontrunners 7 pm (see 4 Tue)
Reading: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With author Susan Wright reading from her new book, "Molecular Politics." 668-7652
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 and special guest Keith Taylor of Shaman Drum Bookshop. 662-4110
Video-"The Ancient/Modern Witch: The Halloween Lecture": Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm, 1522 Hill. Video and presentation challenging the ugly stereotypes of witches at Halloween. 665-3522
Lecture by the Artist: Cranbrook Academy of Art Museum 8 pm, 1 221 N. Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. Ed Fraga discusses 'The lsenheim lnterior," a combination of paintings and sculpture examining the issues of life in a world with AIDS, (thru 30 Oct.). (81 0) 645-3323
Catie Curtis Record Release Party: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main, $8.75 / $7.75.761-1800
Opus Mime: Washtenaw Council for the Arts 8 pm, Washt. Council for the Arts loft, 122 S. Main St., Suite 320. Performance by Perry Perrault, $7 (or "pay what you can"). 996-2777
"Tittabawassee Jane": Performance Network 8 pm (see 1 3 Thu)
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm (see 6 Thu)
Cathy Ladman: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty, $10. 996-9080
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
21 Friday
Swim Team: A2QUA Royal Oak (see 4 Tue)
Bowling for People who are Blind Visually Impaired: A2 Center for Independent Living 3:30-6 pm, Colonial Lanes, 1950 S. Industrial. A social dinner follows, $1.35/game, $.75 shoe rental. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)
Publication Party: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. Celebration of new book by Kathleen Daly, "Gender, Crime, and Punishment." The author will be on hand to sign books. 662-7407
Harvest Evening: A2 Parks & Rec. 5-9 \\
pm,Cobblestone Farm,2781 Packard. Traditional harvest activities, $2 person, $8 family. 994-2928
Artists Reception: A2 Art Association 6-8 pm, 117 W. Liberty. For "One Foot in the Door," annual juried exhibit (part 2). 994-8004
"Proposition One & The Code of Conduct Bills": Peace InSight 6:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. (see 18 Tue)
Childbirth Assistant Training Workshop: Informed Birth and Parenting 7-10 pm, call for location. Instruction to assist with labor and birthing procedures as a career. register 662-6857
Reading & Discussion: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E Liberty. Jon Cowan, coauthor, with discuss his new book, " Revolution X: A Survival Guide for Our Generation." 668-7652
Ghost Stories: Little Professor Book Co. 7:30-8:30 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Poe, Lovecraft, and others around the fireplace. 662-4110
Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 7 Fri)
Magical Education Council of A2: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm (see 7 Fri)
Violet Vampires Movie: LGBPO 8 pm, 3116 Mich. Union. Featuring "The Vampire Lovers." 763-4186
"Sabbatai Zevi": U-M Residential College Players 8 pm, U-M Residential College Aud., E. Quad. Play based on the life of 17th Century Jewish ascetic, manic-depressive, apostate, and messiah, $5/$3 students. 763-0176
Jonathan Edwards: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. The one and only, $12.50. 761-1800
"Tïttabawassee Jane": Performance Network 8 pm (see 13 Thu)
Cathy Ladman: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 20 Thu)
Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $5. 662-8310
Friday Dance Jam 10 pm (see 7 Fri)
22 Saturday
Project Wild: A2 Parks & Rec. 9 am-3:30 pm, Leslie Science Ctr., 1 831 Traver. Adult program of hands-on educational opportunities for the classroom, $25. Register 662-7802
Childbirth Assistant Training Workshop: Informed Birth and Parenting 9 am-6 pm (see 21 Fri)
3rd World Handcrafts Sale: SERRV 10am-1 pm, Zion Lutheran Church,1501 W.Liberty. 663-0362
Storytime with Bart & Kim: Little Professor Book Co. 11 am-noon, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Focus on trees-family trees-for ages 4-10. 662-4110
1994 Birth & Parenting Fair Washtenaw Comm. College 1 pm, Campus Events Bldg. Lobby. Over 50 exhibitors, including midwives, breastfeeding consultants, massage therapists, herbs,toys, books, etc. 998-1294
Frontrunners 4:30 pm (see 1 Sat)
Astronomy: A2 Parks & Rec 7 pm-midnight (see 15 Sat)
BETTY in "An All New Show": The Ark 7:30 & 10 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Three madcap musicians with brainy and bawdy songs and routines, $15. 761-1800
"Tïttabawassee Jane": Performance Network 8 pm (see 13 Thu)
Cathy Ladman: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 1 0:30 pm (see 20 Thu)
Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 21 Fri)
23 Sunday
Swim Team: A2QUA Fuller Pool (see 2 Sun)
Potluck: Bisexual Gay & Lesbian Engineers & Scientists Group Time and place TBA. 763-4186
Meeting: Lesbian & Bisexual Women of Color Collective Time and place TBA 763-4186
3rd World Handcrafts Sale: SERRV 8:30-12:30 pm, Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. 663-0362
Childbirth Assistant Training Workshop: Informed Birth and Parenting 9 am-6 pm (see 21 Fri)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Seminar Little Professor Book Co. 11 am-noon, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Meet with specialists who will discuss treatment and topics for women diagnosed with breast cancer. 662-4110
Get-Together Beit Chayim noon, call for location. Apple-pick and coffeeklatch with gay-les-bi Jewish group of A2/Ypsi. 913-2130
Green Candidate "Hike": Sierra Club 1 pm, meet at A2 City Hall for leaf letting "hike" for candidate Lynn Rivers. 434-1569
Support Group for People with Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction Syndrome: A2 Center for Indep. Living 1-3 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)
Volleyball LGMBPO 2 pm (see 2 Sun)
Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians 2 pm (see 2 Sun)
"Proposition One & the Code of Conduct Bills": Peace InSight 2:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. (see 18 Tue)
Music of Martha Graham: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Rackham Ampitheater. With the Michigan Chamber Players. 763-4726
Gay & Bisexual Men of Color Group 4 pm (see 2 Sun)
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 2 Sun)
Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 2 Sun)
"Tittabawassee Jane": Performance Networtc 7 pm (see 13 Thu)
Melanie Kaye/Kantrowitz: Celebration of Jewish Arts 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill St. Writer, activist, and teacher Melanie Kaye/Kantrowitz is Director of the NYC-based Jews for Racial and Economic Justice. 769-0500
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 2 Sun)
Sol y Canto: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Mix of Chilean, Venezuelan, Puerto Rican and Mexican styies, $11.50/$10.50. 761-1800
A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 2 Sun)
Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Sun)
24 Monday
"Women's Rights & Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 8:30 am. 763-3500
Self-Defense Workshop-For Women Only: U-M Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Center 7 pm, Mich. Union Ballroom. Learn basic moves to protect yourself. Pre-registration & $5 donation requested. 763-5865
Dating Violence Panel: SAPAC 7-9 pm, Morris Lawrence Bldg., WCC. 763-5865
Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group: Ozone House 7 pm (see 3 Mon)
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 3 Mon)
Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm (see 3 Mon)
Ann Arbor Bosnia Group 8 pm (see 11 Tue)
Social for Lesbians, Bisexuals & Gay Men: Canterbury House 9 pm (see 3 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Mon)
25 Tuesday
Swimmers: A2QUA (see 4 Tue)
"The Tie That Binds-Rethinking Racism, Sexism and Violence": SAPAC 4 pm, Mich. League Ballroom. Lecture by Patricia Hill Collins, U-M 1994-95 Presidental Professor of Women's Studies and American and African Studies. 763-5865
Finding Fall: Ecology Center & A2 Parks & Rec. 4-5:30 pm, Leslie Science Ctr., 1831 Traver. Children ages 4-6 years learn about the colors of fall, $5. 662-7802
Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6 pm, WCBN 88.3 FM. 763-3500
Business Plan Development: Community Development Corp. & Women's Initiative for Self Employment 7 pm, 2008 Hogback Road, Suite A. "How-To" seminar for new local businesses, free with $30 CDC or WISE membership. 677-1400
Frontrunners 7 pm (see 4 Tue)
"Rise Up Singing - Michigan Friends Center Benefit": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Folk music sing-along. 769-7422
"Freedom on My Mind": National Lawyers Guild 7:30 pm (short talk), 8:30 pm (film), Aud. 4 MLB, 812 E. Washington. Documentary of Mississippi Voter Registration Project (1961-64), $5-$20 on sliding scale with proceeds benefitting the Fair Housing Center of Washtenaw County. 994-3426
Yoga Course: Zen Buddhist Temple 7:30-9 pm, 1214 Packard, $50 for 6 classes. 761-6520
Jazz-Blues Jam Session: T.C.'s Speakeasy 9 pm (see 4 Tue)
Cary Kocher/Paul Keiler Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Tue)
26 Wednesday
Brown Bag Lunch: Kempf House noon (see 5 Wed)
Muscular Dystrophy Support Group: A2 Center for Indep. Living 1-3 pm, 2568 Packard. 971 -0277, 971-0310 (TDD)
"Closets R 4 Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7pm (see 5 Wed)
Annual Speakout for Survivors of Sexual Violence: SAPAC 7-11 pm, Mich. Union Ballroom. Survivors are given the opportunity to discuss their experiences. Public and anonymous speaking available. 763-5865
Meeting: Deep Ecology Group 7 pm (see 12 Wed)
Reading & Discussion: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With Ethelbert Miller, poet and editor of "In Search of Color Everywhere: A Collection of American Poetry." 668-7652
Queer Town Meeting 7:30 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 214 S. 4th Ave. Gathering to discuss gay issues. 763-4186
Abuse Survivors Thinking Politically 7:30 pm. Topic: Children's status in the U.S. (see 1 2 Wed)
Bowling: Rainbow League 7:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
Meetings: Lesbians, Bisexuals & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main, $3/$2. 761-1800
East Quad Social Group 9 pm (see 5 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
27 Thursday
"Bodily Extremes-The Missing Middle in Popular Culture's Representation of Women": SAPAC noon-1 pm,Women's Study Lounge, 234 W. Engineering. Talk by Lisa McLaughlin. 763-5865
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 6 Thu)
Enchanted Castle: A2 Parks & Rec. 5:45-8 pm, Bryant Community Ctr., 3 W. Eden Ct. Assemble castle with others, fee. Pre-register 994-2722
Introductory Meditation Course: Zen Buddhist Temple 6:15-8:30 pm, 1214 Packard, $120/$100 students for 5 classes. 761-6520
"Defending Our Lives": SAPAC 7-9pm, 1400 Chem Bldg. 1994 Academy Award Winning documentary, followed by discussion. 763-5865
Lesbian & Bisexual Women Coffee Hour 7 pm (see 6 Thu)
Frontrunners 7 pm (see 4 Tue)
Meeting: Lambda Graduate Assoc. 7 pm (see 13 Thu)
The Nellie Olesons: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 7:30 & 9:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. They're back! Openly gay, 2-man, 2-woman comedy troupe, $10. 996-9080
Oscar Lopez: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Chilean guitarist, $10/$9. 761-1800
"Tittabawassee Jane": Performance Network 8 pm (see 13 Thu)
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 6 Thu)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 5 Wed)
28 Friday
Swim Team: A2QUA Royal Oak (see 4 Tue)
Friends Helping Friends-Brown Bag Lunch: SAPAC noon, Women's Study Lounge, 234 W. Engineering. Forum to discuss the healing process for survivors of sexual violence. 763-5865
Publication Party: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. Celebration of new book edited by Abigail J. Stewart and Anne C. Herrmann, "Theorizing Feminism: Parallel Trends in the Humanities and Social Sciences." The authors will be on hand to sign books. 662-7407
"Rise Up Singing - Michigan Friends Center Benefit": Peace InSight 6:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. (see 25 Tue)
Freedom Fund Dinner. Ypsilanti/Willow Run Branch NAACP 7 pm, Radisson-on-the-Lake Resort and Conference Center, 1275 S. Huron St, Ypsi, $50 (includes 1 -year membership n the NAACP). 480-9654
Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 7 Fri)
Violet Vampires Movie: LGBPO 8 pm, 3116 Mich Union. Featuring "The Hunger." 763-4186
RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm (see 14 Fri)
"Tittabawassee Jane": Performance Network 8 pm (see 13 Thu)
John Tambirino: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 9:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Chicago-based comedy veteran, $10. 996-9080
Harvey Thompson & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $5. 662-8310
29 Saturday
"Conjyanai!" Animania 9 am-midnight, Angell Hall. 3rd annual Japanese animation film festival. (810) 348-3504
Storytime: Little Professor Book Co. 11 am, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Spooky folktales and songs with Dawn Daniels, for ages 4-10. 662-4110
The Great Pumpkin Fest: Ypsi Food Co-op 11 am, 312 N. River St., Ypsilanti. Supervised pumpkin carving for the kids, samples of pumpkin treats, organic coffees and apple eider while you shop. 483-1520
Confidence & Creativity Through Movement: Young People's Theater 3 pm, Abbot School, 2670 Sequoia Pkwy . Workshop for the whole family. 996-3888
Animal Haunts (Halloween Walk): A2 Parks & Rec. 6-9 pm, Leslie Science Ctr., 1831 Traver. Meet mysterious costumed animals on guided 40-minute tours (starting every 10 mins.), $3-$10 family. 662-7802
Games & Cards Night at the Farm!: Older Lesbians Organizing 7:30 pm, call for place. Halloween at the farm. Open to all women. 428-8824
"Tïttabawassee Jane": Performance Network 8 pm (see 13 Thu)
John TambJrino: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 9:30 pm (see 28 Fri)
Harvey Thompson & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 28 Fri)
30 Sunday
Swimmers: A2QUA (see 2 Sun)
3rd World Handcrafts Sale: SERRV 9 am-12:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw. 663-0362
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Seminar Little Professor Book Co. 11 am-noon, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Meet with specialists who will discuss plastic and reconstructive surgery. 662-4110
Waterloo Recreation Area Hike: Sierra Club noon, meet at A2 City Hall for carpool to Waterloo. 429-0671
Halloween Party: Little Professor Book Co. 1-3 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. With Bart and Kim, for ages 4-10. RSVP 662-4110
Feed the Poets: Del Rio 1:30-4:30 pm, 122 W. Washington. Feat uring local poets and an hour of open mike. 761-2530
Volleyball: LGBPO 2 pm (see 2 Sun)
Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians 2 pm (see 2 Sun)
"Rise Up Singing - Michigan Friends Center Benefit": Peace InSight 2:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. (see 25 Tue)
Halloween Concert: U-M School of Music 5 & 8:30 pm, Hill Aud. Tickets by mail. 763-4726
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 2 Sun)
Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 2 Sun)
Booked For Sundays: Little Professor Book Co. 7-8 pm, Westgate Shopping Ctr. Book group gathers around the fire place to discuss what's new. 662-4110
"Tittabawassee Jane": Performance Network 7 pm (see 13 Thu)
"Jewish History, Jewish Religion - The Weight of Three Thousand Years": America n Student Organization, New Jewish Agenda, Palestine Solidarity Committee 7:30 pm, Rackham Amphitheater. Dr. Israel Shahak, professor emeritus at Hebrew University, anti-Zionist, and prominent critic, will talk about his new book. 747-7968
Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 2 Sun)
Frances Black: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Irish pop vocalist, $12.50. 761-1800
A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 2 Sun)
Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Sun)
31 Monday
"Women's Rights & Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 8:30 am. 763-3500 Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group: Ozone House 7 pm (see 3 Mon)
Social for Lesbians, Bisexuals & Gay Men: Canterbury House 9 pm (see 3 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Mon)