April

April

Literary Events

Book & Poetry Readings Publication Parties, Writers Groups, etc. are now listed in the LITERARY EVENTS Calendar (pages 6-7).

VISUAL ARTS EVENTS

Art Exhibitions, Workshops, Artist Opportunities, etc., are now listed in the Visual Arts Calendar (page 14).

To publicize May Calendar events, send formatted listings by April 15  to AGENDA, 220 Main St., A2, MI 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

1995 Great Lakes Regional Conference American Massage Therapy Assoc. 9 am, Sheraton Inn, 3200 Boardwalk. Work-shops, thru 2 Sun, $215-$245. 663-9964

"Critical Issues Facing U.S.-U.N. Relations, This 50th Anniversary Year": Huron Valley UNA-USA 10 am-3 pm, Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 423 S. Fourth Ave. Annual conference of the Mich. United Nations Assoc., $8-$18. 996-2596

Bluebirds of Happiness: A2 Parks & Rec. 10am-noon, Leslie Science Ctr., 1831 Traver. Install nesting boxes, for children 8 years & older, $6. Pre register, 662-7802

Steer Queer: LGBPO 10:30 am, Barton Park. Moderate-paced 20+ mile ike ride for men & women. Jamie, 662-1263

Ice Out Paddle: A2 Parks & Rec. 11 am- 3 pm, Gallup Park Canoe Livery. Season started. Chili & drinks included, $6 ($10 canoe rental). Pre-register, 662-7802

Potluck: Gays & Lesbians Older & Wiser 11 am-1 pm, Turner Clinic, 1010 Wall. 936-5962

"Scoops of Soups" Benefit: Student Advocacy Center 4:30-8pm, FarmersMarket-Frieght House, Ypsi. Feast on soups, ribs, breads, desserts & more. Help efforts to keep Mich. kids school, $20. 995-0477

B.B King: Prism Productions 7:30 & 10 pm, State Theater, Kalamazoo, $22.50 & $32.50. 99-MUSIC

Anonymous 4, vocal quartet: University Musical Society 8 pm, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. Medieval chant, song & polyphony, $14. 764-2538

"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm, 2275 Platt Rd., $8. 971-AACT

Gamelan Ensemble: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Rackham Aud. Music of Indonesia. 763-4726

Women's Glee Club: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. Music of Mendelssohn, et alia, $7/$4 studs & srs. 763-4726

Opera Massage for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm, call for location, fee. David, 662-6282

Bill Thomas: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Fast-paced comic from Detroit, $10. 996-9080

Israeli Culture Party: Hillel 9 pm, 1429 Hill. Falafel, music & dancing. 769-0500

Cult Heroes & Scott Morgan's Key to the Highway: The Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main. Hash bash party, fee. 663-7758

2 Sunday

Lesbian & Bisexual Women of Color Collective call for time and location. LGBPO 763-4186

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics 10:30 or 11 am (call details). Coached swimming workout for all ability levels. 663-0036

Origami Workshop: Borders 11 am-1pm, 612 E. Liberty. With Don Shall. 668-6652

"Upstairs at Borders": Borders 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. The New Testy Minstrels: 6-piece bluegrass band. 668-6652

Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm Services, 3 pm Socal, Church of the Good Shepard, 2145 Independence. 741-1174

"Sirens": U-M Dept. of Theatre & Drama 2 pm (see 1 Sat)

"The Palestinians of Israel: Ain't Seen Nothing Yet": Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 3 pm, Rackham E. Conference Rm. Talk by Palestinian writer & U-M visiting professor Anton Shammas. 663-1870

Meeting: Social Group for Bi and Bi-friendly Men 3 pm, call for location. 763-4186

Teresa Dybvig, pianist: Kerrytown Concert House 4 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave., $7 & $10/$5 studs. 769-2999

Percussion Ensemble: U-M School of Music 4 pm, McIntosh Theatre, U-M School of Music. 763-4726

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

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bi-sexuals 6 pm (see 5 Wed)

22+ Women's Bi-Friendly Group 7 pm, call for location. Meetings in public spaces for coffee, food, & conversation. 763-4186

Blues Traveler: Prism Productions 7:30 pm, Hill Aud., $17.50 & 19.50. 99-MUSIC

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

II-V-I Orchestra: The Heidelberg 8-11 pm, 215 N. Main. Dance to big band music, $3. 663-7758

Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8-10 pm, 1429 Hill. Instruction and dancing-beginners and advanced welcome, $2.50. 769-0500

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

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

3 Monday

Session 4, Masters Swim Program: A2 Parks & Rec. Mack Pool, 715 Brooks. Participants must be able to swim one mile. Fees & times vary, thru June 9. 994-2898

Instructional Skate Session IV: A2 Parks & Rec. Veterans Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson Rd. Six-week program for skaters of all ages. Times & days var with age & skill level. Reg. in person at A2 Dept. of Parks & Rec., $43 res./$48 non-res. 761-7240

"Women's Rights & Rhythms": WCBN 88.3 FM 8:30 am. 763-3500

Meeting: LGBPO Women's Support Group-A 5pm, 3116 Mich. Union. Open to women in U-M & the community. 763-4186

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: A2 Center for Indep. Living 7-9 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)

Meeting: LGBPO Women's Support Group-B 7 pm, 4117 Mich. Union. Open to women in U-MM & the community. 763-4186

5th Annual Golden Apple Award: Hillel 7:30 pm, Rackham Aud. History Prof. Thomas Collier gives his final lecture. 769-0500

Shamanis Journeys: The Seeker 7:30 pm, 1522 Hill (behind 1520). Journey to other worlds via the shaman's drum. 665-3522

The Philip Glass Ensemble: University Musical Society 8 pm, Mich. Theater. Multimedia opera based on "La Belle et la Bete," $18-$36. 764-2538

Composers Forum Concert: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Recital Hall, U-M School of Music. New music by Mich. composers. 763-4726

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

Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley. 14-piece band, $3. 662-8310

Dyke Shindig/Discussion Group 10 pm, Henderson House, 1330 Hill. Topics of interest to lesbians & bisexual women. 763-4186

4 Tuesday

Springing Into Spring: A2 Parks & Rec. 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Ctr., 1831 Traver. Nature hikes for children ages 4-5. Runs 3 weeks, $20. Pre-register, 662-7802

Buddhist Study Group II: Zen Buddhist Temple Call for time, 1214 Packard. Intro. to the principles of Buddhism. Runs four Tue eves (fee). 761-6520

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

"Finding Mentors & Informal Training Opportunities": A2 Community Development Corp. 6:30-8:30 pm, 2008 Hogback Rd. Ste. 2A. Seminar to assist those running or starting a small business, $30 (incl. CDC/WISE membership). 677-1400

Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm, call for location. Meets every Tue. 662-2222

LGBPO Men's Support Group-A 6:30 pm, 4117 Mich. Union. Open to men in U-M & the community. 763-4186

Candlelight Vigil for Scott Amedure & Speak-Out Against Homophobia: LGBPO 7 pm, Oakland County Courthouse. Preliminary hearing occurs on this day in anti-gay murder case. Affirmations, 810-398-7105

American Movement for Israel: Hillel 7 pm, 1429 Hill. Educational meeting. 769-0500

"End of the Israeli-Arab Conflict? Part II": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Talk by Haifa Univ. sociologist Samay Smooha. 769-7422

Nanci Griffith: Prism Productions 7:30 pm, Mich. Theater, $26. 99-MUSIC

Meeting: Living with HIV 7:30-9 pm, call for location. HARC, 572-9355

Chamber Choir & Univ. Choir: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. 763-4726

Clive Gregson: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Traditional British guitar and modern acoustic. rock, $10/$9 mems, studs & srs. 761-1800

Video Planning Meeting: Peace Insight 8 pm, Espresso Royale Caffe, 214 S. Main. Create, videotape, and edit TV shows for