November
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 13).
To publicize December Calendar events, send formatted listings by November 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 Wednesday
Living with HIV Support Group: HIV AIDS Resource Center Call for time & location. 572-9355
Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm. Radio Q followed by Closets R 4 Clothes. News and more for the Les/Bi/Gay communities. 763-3500
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 5 Sun)
Meeting: Coalition Against the Contract "On" America 7 pm, Mich. Union. Campus & community activist group. 913-0006
Men's Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm, 3116 Mich. Union. Open to all men. 763-4186
Bowling: Rainbow League 7:30 pm, Ypsi-Arbor Lanes, 2985 Washtenaw, Ypsilanti. Gay, lesbian, bisexual bowling league! All abilities are welcome. 763-4186.
Vegan Pizza Party: VINE 7:30 pm. Pizzeria Uno, 1321 S. University, $10/$9 mems. 668-9925
Shamanic Journeys: The Seeker 7:30 pm, 1522 Hill (behind 1520). Hands-on introduction to the trance world of the shaman. 665-3522
Meeting: East Quad Coming Out Group 7:30-8:30 pm, call for location. For students who live in any U-M residence hall. 763-4186
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm, Mich. Union. 663-0173
Alex Lumesky: Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons. Classic rock - acoustic guitar & vocals. 764-7544
Andy M. Stewart w/Gerry O'Bierne: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main, traditional ballads, lusty drinking songs & tall tales, $12.50. 761-1800
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Comedy set in the mystical land of the Upper Peninsula, $15-$20. 475-7902
Ron Brooks Trio w Rick Roe: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310
Meeting: East Quad Social Group 9-11 pm, call for location. For LGB students. 763-4186.
2 Thursday
Positive Women's Support Group: HIV AIDS Resource Center Call for time & location. 572-9355
Introductory Zen Meditation Course: Zen Buddhist Temple Call for time, 1214 Packard. Runs 5 Thu eves, $120/$100 studs. 761-6520
"Nuts to You!": A2 Parks & Rec. 10-11:30 am (session 1) & 1 -2:30 pm (session 2) Leslie Science Ctr. 1831 Traver. Join a band of frisky squirrels as they search for food. For children ages 4-5. Runs four Thu sessions, $25. Pre-register, 662-7802
"Orality Studies & Rabbinic Lit.: Re-describing the Torah of the Early Sages": Hillel 4 pm, Rackham E. Lecture Rm. Talk by U-Washington Prof. Martin Jaffee. 769-0500
Meeting: BGALLA (Bisexual, Gay & Lesbian Library Association) 5:15 pm, LGBPO Lounge, 3116 Mich. Union. Plan educational, social, and/or political activities. 763-4186
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm, 802 Monroe. 930-0601
Frontrunners, Walkers: LGBPO 6:30pm, Gallup Park. A2's queer running/walking group, for people of all ages & abilities. Don, 434-4494
Men's Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm, 3116 Mich. Union. Open to all men. 763-4186
Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove Druidic Group 7 pm, Common Language, 215 S. Fourth Ave. Plan the Samhain ritual. 485-3616
Lecture in French on Current Events in France: Alliance Francaise de Toledo 7 pm, 1700 N. Reynolds Rd., Ste. 102, Toledo. Talk by Prof. Christian Montel. 419-537-9024
Bake Your Own Challah & Watch the Shows: Hillel 7 pm, 1429 Hill. Watch Friends, ER & Seinfeld. 769-0500
"Anger Management & Assertive Communication Development": Blackburn & Grob Associates 7-9 pm, 1945 Pauline Blvd. Weekly workshop, $20 per session. 994-1531
"Fire Your Boss": Industrial Workers of the World 7:30 pm, 103 W. Mich. Ave., Ypsi. Informal roundtable discussion. 483-3548
Crossed Wire: PJ's No-Kickdrum Acoustic Concert Series 7:30 pm, 617B Packard. All-out rhythm attack. 663-3441
"Spirituality & Relationships": Inst. for Psychology & Medicine 7:30-9 pm, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Talk by U-M psychology & religion prof. Richard Mann. Reserve, 973-7377
Greg Louganis: LGBPO & U-M Office of Major Events 8 pm, Power Center. Talk by HlV-positive former olympic athlete, $20/$10 studs. 763-TKTS
"Opus VII/The Conversation": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. New works by Opus Mime, $12/$9 studs & srs (Thursdays are pay-whatyou-can). 663-0696
Gabriel Yacoub: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Eclectic French folk music, $11/$10 mems, studs & srs. 761-1800
Live Jazz: Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons. With U-M School of Music Jazz students. 764-7544
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Malone & Nootcheez: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Razor-sharp comic banter, $12. 996-9080
Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm, 1585 Franklin, Detroit. Big band jazz, $2. 313-259-1374
Ron Brooks Trio with Eddie Russ: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310
Live Call-ln - "Women To China": Peace InSight 9:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. With 3 local women who participated in the NGOs' Women's Conference in Beijing. 769-7422
Meeting: Queer Unity Project 10 pm, Mich. Union. Queer Unity Project (QUP) is a campus group working to overcome discrimination against lesbian, gay, and bisexual people through fun, educational, and visible activities. All people, students and non-students, of all sexual orientations are welcome. 763-4186
3 Friday
"Days Off Outdoors ": A2 Parks & Rec. 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Leslie Science Ctr., 1831 Traver. Exploration of the woods & games for children in grades K-5, $25. Pre-register, 662-7802
"No School Days on the Farm": A2 Parks & Rec. 9 am-3:30 pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd. Seasonal activities for children in grades K-5, $25. Pre-register, 994-2928
Disarmament Group Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon, 730 Tappan. Work in support of the ComprehensiveTest Ban Treaty and on the international boycott of French products. 663-1870
"Living History Panel": U-M Office of Minority Student Services 7 pm, Koessier Library, Mich. League. Past and present Native American faculty, staff and students give their perspectives on their U-M experience - part of Native American Heritage Month. 763-9044
Meeting: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm, Rainbow Rm (AA); Upstairs Lounge (Alanon), St. Andrew's Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 665-6939
Blue Tops: Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons. Jazz & blues. 764-7544
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8-9:30 pm, Kimball High School, Royal Oak. Kelly, 663-0036
Vinx: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. "Primal, neolithic, prehistorie pop," $13.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1800
"Opus VII/The Conversation": Performance Network 8 pm (see 2 Thu)
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Malone & Nootcheez: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Luther Allison: Prism Productions 9:30 pm (doors), Blind Pig, 208 S. First. Red-hot blues, $10 adv. 99-MUSIC
Keller/Kocher Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310
Steve Somers Band: Crow Bar 9:30 pm, 309 S. Main. 668-0111
Stoney Curtis: The Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main. Rock & roll with a twist (fee). 663-7758
Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm, People Dancing Studio, 111 Third St. Eclectic, recorded dance music (bring your own tapes). Smoke-and alcohol-free, children welcome, wheelchair accessible, $2. 663-6845 (10 am-8 pm)
4 Saturday
Annual Fall Hayride: Rainbow Oasis Center Call for details. Leigh, 480-0843
"Preparing Partners for the Journey": Catholic Social Services 9:30 am-5 pm, 117 N. Division. Preparation program for engaged couples who have been married previously, $60/couple (scholarships avail.). Register, Deborah Baitey, 662-4534
Forum on the Impact of Corporate Media on Democracy: Gray Panthers 10 am-noon, A2 Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Talk by Jack Fischer, U-M Journalism Fellow. 769-7530
Meditation & Personal Healing Class: Practical Psychic Institute 10am-4 pm, call for location. Continues 5 Sun (fee). Julia, 761-6999
"Busy, Busy Chipmunks": A2 Parks & Rec.10:30 am-noon, Leslie Science Ctr., 1831 Traver. Children ages 3-5 will discover what goes on underground, $6. Pre-register, 662-7802
Potluck: Gays & Lesbians Older & Wiser 11 am-1 pm, Turner Clinic. 1010 Wall. 936-5962
Samhain Celebration: Shining Lakes Grove Druidic Group 2-4 pm, call for location. Traditional Celtic ritual marks the turning of the year. 485-3616
Marcus Roberts Trio & Septet: Univ. Musical Society 8 pm, Power Center. An evening of Gershwin, $16-$28. 764-2538
John Roberts & Tony Barrand: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. English music, pub songs & sea shanties, $11. 761-1800
"Opus VII/The Conversation": Performance Network 8 pm (see 2 Thu)
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Malone & Nootcheez: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Keller/Kocher Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
Scots Pirates: Blind Pig 9 30 pm (doors), 208 S. First. CD-release party for "Revolutionary Means." 994-8031
Steve Somers Band: The Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main. Blues, R & B and oldies (fee). 663-7758
5 Sunday
Frontrunners, Walkers: LGBPO 9 am, call for location. A2's queer running walking group. Don, 434-4494
"Hands on the Arts" Playday: Generations 1-4 pm, 337 S. Main. Watercolor, clay & more for children ages 4+. 662-6155
"Upstairs at Borders": Borders 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Drivetrain - local bluegrass group. 668-6652
Walkin' Jim Stolt: A2 Parks & Rec. 2-3 pm & 3:30-4:30 pm, Leslie Science Ctr., 1 831 Traver. This powerful baritone & guitarist has walked over 18,000 miles through the wild country of North America. His show combines music & stories with multi-image slides, $5/$18 family. 662-7802
Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Concerns: Great Lakes Chapter of Lutherans Concerned 2 pm, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 34567 Seven Mile Rd., Livonia. John, 668-7622
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 2 & 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Potluck & Tye-Dye Party: Hillel 4 pm, 1429 Hill. Part of United Jewish Appeal Freedom Week. Jodi, 913-6857
Lesson & Practice: Drumwomyn - An Orchestra of Drums 5 pm, call for location. Sandra. 994-0047
Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm, 122 W Washington. 761-2530
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 6 pm, 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 677-1418
Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6:30 pm, 548 S. Main (rear ent.). A rep. from the Freedom Party will answer questions. 663-3555
Il-V-I Orchestra: The Heidelberg 7-9:30 pm, 215 N. Main. Dance to big band music, $3. 663-7758
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir & Tallinn Chamber Orchestra: Univ. Musical Society 7 pm, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2250 E. Stadium Blvd. The choral music of Arvo Part, $20. 764-2538
"Opus VII/The Conversation": Performance Network 7 pm (see 2 Thu)
Vincent York: The Ark 7:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Former member of Duke Ellington's Orchestra/hot jazz saxophonist joins with friends to make a live recording, $12.50. 761-1800
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 484-0456
Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8-10 pm. 1429 Hill. Instruction and dancing. All levels 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
6 Monday
Family, Friends & Caregivers Support Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center Call for time & location. 572-9355
Coffee & Chat: State Sen. Alma Wheeler Smith 7-9 am, Charlie's Country Squire, 2600 Washtenaw, Ypsi. Informal discussion. 800-344-ALMA
Women's Support Group: LGBPO 5 pm, 3116 Mich. Union. Open to all women. 763-4186
Live Call-In - "Women To China": Peace InSight 5:05 pm (see 2 Thu)
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: A2 Center tor Indep. Living 7-9 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)
Progressive Jewish Collective Kickoff Event: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. New leftist campus group committed to providing liberal Jewish responses to contemporary social issues. 769-0500
Video Night: Hillel 8:30 pm, 1429 Hill. "Number Our Days" - about anthropologist Barbara Meyerhoff's experiences with the orthodox community In L.A. 769-0500
Social for Lesbians, Bisexuals & Gay Men: Canterbury Group 9 pm, Lord of Light Lutheran Church, 801 S. Forest. 763-4186
Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley. 14-piece band, $3. 662-8310
7 Tuesday
Living with HIV Support Group: HARC (see 1 Wed)
Yoga Course: Zen Buddhist Temple Call for time, 1214 Packard. Runs 6 Tue eves, $50. 761-6520
Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6 pm, WCBN 88.3 FM. 763-3500
Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm, call for location. 662-2222
Frontrunners, Walkers: LGBPO 6:30pm (see 2 Thu)
"Out in the Academy": LGBPO 7 pm Rm. 120 Hutchins Hall, Law School. Paula Ettlebrick, visiting Prof. of Law, discusses organizing to counter initiatives aimed at restricting LGB rights. 763-4186
General Meeting: Rainbow Oasis Center 7 pm, Common Language, 215 S. Fourth Ave. 663-0036
Women's Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm, 3116 Mich. Union. Open to all women. 763-4186
"Cuba": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Footage from Pastors for Peace caravan crossing into Detroit. 769-7422
Labor Film & Video Series: Industrial Workers of the World 7:30 pm, 103 W. Mich. Ave., Ypsi. 483-3548
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 7:30 pm, Botsford Pool, Livonia. 663-0036
U-M Folk Dancing Club: Leonardo's 7:30 pm, N. Campus Commons. Eastern European & Middle Eastern line dances. Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. 764-7544
Video Planning Meeting: Peace InSight 8 pm, Espresso Royale Caffe, 214 S. Main. Help to create, videotape and edit shows to be cablecast on A2 Community Television Network. Beginners welcome. 761-7749
Free Concert featuring Laura Smith & Michael Jerling: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Canadian folk star Smith and "newfolk" musician Jerling. 761-1800
Chamber Music of Lincoln Center: Univ. Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud., $14-$26. 764-2538
Univ Health Show/DrinkingAwareness Program: Talk To Us 9 pm, Mosher Jordan Lounge. Performance by interactive theater troupe. 769-0500
Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $3. 662-8310
Open Mic Night: Blind Pig 9:30 pm (doors), 208 S. First. Musicians & performers must sign-up in advance, beginning at 3 pm Mon. 996-8555
Meeting: Dyke Shindig 10 pm, call for location. 763-4186
8 Wednesday
Living with HIV Support Group: HARC (see 1 Wed)
"The Role of Exercise in Breast Cancer Recovery": Mich. Initiative for Women's Health noon-1 pm, Rackham E. Conference Rm. Talk by Michelle Segar, Grad. student in School of Public Health. 747-0472
Second Wednesday Supper Forum: Guild House 5:15 pm, 802 Monroe. Beans & rice supper followed by talk: "Jerusalem & the Occupied Territories: Settlements as an Impediment to a Just Peace" with Middle East expert Jim Sweeton, $5. 662-5189
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 5 Sun)
Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6:30 pm, call for location. Topic: alternative currencies. 663-3555
Meeting: Coalition Against the Contract "On" America 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Mens Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Mass Meeting for Conference on the Holocaust: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill St. 769-0500
Meeting: East Quad Coming Out Group 7:30-8:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
Shamanic Joumeys: The Seeker 7:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
Ani Kavafian, violinist: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. With Michele Cooker, pianist, $10 gen./$15 reserved. 769-2999
Lea Jacobs: Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons. Original folk and light alternative. 764-7544
Rory Block: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Delta blues, passionate folk & gripping originals, $12.50. 761-1800
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio 9 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting: East Quad Social Group 9-11 pm (see 1 Wed)
9 Thursday
Positive Women's Support Group: HARC (see 2 Thu)
Racial & Economic Justice Task Force Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon-1:30 pm, 730 Tappan. Learn to lead Welfare Simulation game for area congregations. 663-1870
"Building Strong Families": A2 Parks & Rec. 1:30-2:45 pm, Bryant Comm. Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Parenting educational series geared toward expecting moms/dads and those with young children. Pre-register, 994-2722
Dinner for the Homeless: Volunteers in Action - Hillel 3-7:30 pm, First Methodist Church, S. State & Washington. 769-0500
Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers in Action-Hillel 5 pm, 1429 Hill. Join up to assist with building homes for low-income families. 769-0500
Support Group for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Adoptees or Birth Parents: Catholic Social Services 5:30 pm, Common Language, 215 S. Fourth Ave., $10. Marianne Bach, 662-4534
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Frontrunners, Walkers: LGBPO 6:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
"Close-Ups: Love, Sex & Relationships": Residence Hall Repertory Theatre 7 pm, West Quad. Music, poetry, dance, improvisation & theatre. 769-0500
Mens Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 2 Thu)
"Anger Management & Assertive Communication Development": Blackburn & Grob Associates 7-9 pm (see 2 Thu)
Pam Tillis: Prism Productions 7:30 pm, Mich. Theater. One of today's hottest country stars, $17.50 & $22.50. 99-MUSIC
First-Year Students - " Friends Watching Friends": Hillel 7:30 pm, Markley. Join other first-year students for pizza & your favorite Thu. night TV shows. 769-0500
"Fire Your Boss" : Industrial Workers of the World 7:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
"Jeffrey": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm, 2275 Platt Rd. Comedy about a young, gay man in NYC who, in light of the AIDS crisis, decides to give up sex, $9/$8 srs & studs. 971-AACT
"I Am a Man": U-M School of Music 8 pm, Trueblood Theater, Frieze Bldg. Theatre production by OyamO, $6 & $12. 764-0450
Barb Barton: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. New age-acoustic-folk-rock, $10 $9 mems, studs & srs. 761-1800
Artists' "Jam" Group: The Gathering 8-10:30 pm, Griff's Jams, 106 E. Liberty. Fun, personal, & professional growth for artists, musicians and creative sorts. 665-7620
"Escanaba in da Moonlight ": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Live Jazz: Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 2 Thu)
Leo Dufour: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Goofy guy from the Great North Country, $10. 996-9080
Ron Brooks Trio Featuring Eddie Russ 9 pm (see 2 Thu)
Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: Queer Unity Project 10 pm (see 2 Thu)
10 Friday
"Cuba": Peace InSight 7:05 pm (see 7 Tue)
Slack Key Guitar: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Magical music from Hawaii performed by three masters - Keola Beamer, George Kahumoku & Raymond Kane, $13.50. 761-1800
"M 3-D! The Movie": A2 Film Co-op 7:30 & 9:30 pm, Lorch Hall. X-rated sextravaganza with raunchy humor and "unbridled eroticism," $4. 769-7787
Discussion: Older Lesbians Organizing (OLO) 7:30-9:30 pm, Common Language, 215 S. Fourth Ave. Open to women of all ages. Nancy, 769-4750
Matt Smith: PJ's No-Kickdrum Acoustic Concert Series 7:30 pm, 6178 Packard. "The Ragtime Millionaire." 663-3441
"Sacred Dance": Esoteric Lecture Series 7:30 pm, Guild House. 802 Monroe. With Druidic bard, singer & composer Marae Price. 665-3522
Meeting: Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
Shelia Landis: Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons. Jazz vocalist. 764-7544
"Jeffrey": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8-9:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
"I Am a Man": U-M School of Music 8 pm (see 9 Thu)
Leo Dufour: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 9 Thu)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. With jazz singer TBA, $5. 662-8310
11 Saturday
Small Business & Craft Show: Women's Initiative for Sell-Employment 9 am-5 pm, Morris Lawrence Bldg., Washtenaw Comrn. College. Small businesses will sell and display their products & services. Live music & refreshments. 677-1444
French Essay Competition: Alliance Francaise de Toledo 9 am. 1700 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo. Teachers must register their students in advance, $2. 419-537-9024
Kids at the Farm II: A2 Parks & Rec. 10 am-noon, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd. Children ages 6-10 will create a Thanksgiving centerpiece & bake bread, $8. Pre-register, 994-2928
Basic Witchcraft: Magical Educational Council of A2 7-9 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill St. (behind the co-op house). Informal discussion of the Old Religion of Europe. 665-3522
RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S.Main. The area's premier bluegrass band, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1800
"Jeftrey": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
"I Am a Man": U-M School of Music 8 pm (see 9 Thu)
Leo Dufour: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 9 Thu)
Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 10 Fri)
Deep Space Six: The Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main. 50s, 60s, 70s & Grateful Dead covers (fee). 663-7758
12 Sunday
Frontrunners, Walkers: LGBPO 9 am (see 5 Sun)
Second Sunday Stroll - "MotherEarth": A2 Parks & Rec. 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Ctr., 1831 Traver. Learn about Native American culture in Mich. Pre-register, $3/$10family. 662-7802
Charleston Dance Workshop: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Academy 1-3 pm, Pittsfield Grange Hall, A2-Saline Rd. Learn this energetic dance - no partner required, $5. 429-0014
"Upstairs at Borders": Borders 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Ari Eisinger - ragtime & blues on guitar. 668-6652
Meeting: Parents-FLAG/Ann Arbor 2 pm, Unitarian Church, 1917 Washtenaw. 741-0659
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 2 & 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
"I Am a Man": U-M School of Music 2 pm (see 9 Thu)
"Cuba": Peace InSight 2:05 pm (see 7 Tue)
Dance Potpourri: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Academy 3-5 pm, Pittsfield Grange Hall, A2-Saline Rd. Waltz, tango, & swing to live music - no partner required, $5. 429-0014
Fall Concert: A2 Cantata Singers 4 pm, First Congregational Church, S. State & E. William. Eclectic selection of folk songs, spirituals and a cappella pieces, $10/$5 studs & srs. 994-3704
"The Pip": U-M Polish Assoc. 5 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud. Film based on the novel by Anka Kowalska, $4/$3 studs & srs. Yvonne, 995-4582
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 5 Sun)
Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 5 Sun)
Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7-8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 662-5189
Il-V-I Orchestra: The Heidelberg 7-9:30 pm (see 5 Sun)
Joan Armatrading: Prism Productions 7:30 pm, Mich. Theater, $18.50 & $23.50. 99-MUSIC
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun)
David Roth & Brooks Williams: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Roth blends folk music & humor; Williams performs breathtaking acoustic and bottleneck slide guitar music, $10/$9 mems, studs & srs. 761-1800
Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8-10 pm (see 5 Sun)
A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 5 Sun)
Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session 9 pm (see 5 Sun)
13 Monday
Family, Friends & Caregivers Support Group: HARC (see 6 Mon)
Coffee & Chat: State Sen. Alma Wheeler Smith 7-9 am, Sweetwaters Cafe, 111 Washington. Informal discussion about state issues. 800-344-ALMA
"Days Off Outdoors": A2 Parks & Rec. 8:30 am-5:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
"No School Days on the Farm": A2 Parks & Rec. 9 am-3:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
Women's Support Group: LGBPO 5 pm (see 6 Mon)
"Is Middle Eastern Peace Compatible with Environmental Protection? An Activist's Perspective": Hillel 7 pm, 1429 Hill. Talk by Dr. Alon Tal, Chair of the Israel Union for Environmental Studies. 769-0500
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 6 Mon)
"Friends Making Music" - A Concert to Benefit Arbor Hospice: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Featuring Douglas Weaver, oboist; Phillip Dikeman, flutist; Bernie Parish; and Anton Nel, pianist, $10 gen./$15 reserved. 769-2999
Social for Lesbians, Bisexuals & Gay Men: Canterbury Group 9 pm (see 6 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 6 Mon)
14 Tuesday
Living with HIV Support Group: HARC (see 1 Wed)
Support Group for Women Considering or Experiencing Divorce: Soundings - A Center for Women 6-8 pm, 11 00 N. Main St. Presentations by local professionals, runs 8 weeks, $120 (scholarships available). Register, 663-6689
Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6 pm (see 7 Tue)
Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Frontrunners, Walkers: LGBPO 6:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
"Kingship in Ancient Nubia": Kelsey Museum of Archaeology 7 pm, Angell Hall Aud. D. Talk by David O Connor, Curator at the Univ. Museum, Univ. of Penn. 764-9304
Prayer Services of Hope in the Face of AIDS: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 7 pm 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 485-3922
Israeli Dancing for Beginners: Hillel 7 pm, 1429 Hill. Join Torn Starks for this special introductory session. 769-0500
Women's Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 7 Tue)
"A Call for Justice in the Global Economy": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Three panelists take a critical look at the impact the World Bank has on developing nations. 769-7422
"Fifty Years is Enough": Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, 1st Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron (enter on Washington). Margaret Weber, from Groundwork for a Just World, gives a first-hand report on the religious gathering outside the World Bank's annual meeting. 663-1870
Meeting: Amnesty International Group 61 7:30 pm, Mich. Union. 668-0660
Labor Film & Video Series: Industrial Workers of the World 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Flirtations: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Gay & lesbian a cappella group performs doo-wop classics, $13.50. 761-1800
"Close-Ups: Love, Sex & Relationships": Residence Hall Repertory Theatre 8:30 pm, South Quad (see 9 Thu)
"Roommates & Other Strangers": Talk To Us 9 pm, East Quad. Performance by interactive theater troupe. 769-0500
Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet 9 pm (see 7 Tue)
Ben Harper Prism Productions 9:30 pm (doors), Blind Pig, 208 S. First, $10.50 adv. 99-MUSIC
Meeting: Dyke Shindig 10 pm (see 7 Tue)
15 Wednesday
Living with HIV Support Group: HARC (see 1 Wed)
"Buhrrr Blast": A2 Parks & Rec. 3:30-4:15 pm, Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena. Special activities for children, $2.50 adults/$2 youths &srs. 971-3228
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 5 Sun)
Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 1 Wed)
"Chefs for the Top of the Park": A2 Summer Festival 6:30 pm, Gandy Dancer, 401 Depot. Multi-course harvest dinner prepared by area chefs to benefit the free concert and movie series at the Top of the Park, $75. RSVP by 3 Fri. 747-2278
Huron High School Hockey: A2 Parks & Rec. 7 pm, Veterans Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson Rd., $4. 761-7240
Meeting: Coalition Against the Contract "On" America 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Men's Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting: East Quad Coming Out Group 7:30-8:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
Shamanic Journeys: The Seeker 7:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Budding musicians welcome - sign up at 7:30 pm, $3/$2 mems, studs & srs. 761-1800
Sonic Sensation: Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N Campus Commons. Ragtime & blues. 764-7544
Tafelmusik: Univ. Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud. A celebration of Purcell, $14/$26. 764-2538
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio w/ Rick Roe 9pm (see Wed)
Meeting: East Quad Social Group 9-11 pm (see 1 Wed)
16 Thursday
Positive Women's Support Group: KARC (see 2 Thu)
Holiday Food Baskets Distribution: A2 Parks & Rec. 10 am-noon, Bryant Comm. Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Low-income A2 families encouraged to register for a basket. Donations sought of non-perishables & money (call for info.) 994-2722
Meeting: BGALLA 5:15 pm (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
"Drop-ln Hockey": A2 Parks & Rec. 5:45-6:45 pm (skaters check in 1/2 hour prior), Buhr Park Ice Arena, $3.50 adults/$3 youths. 971-3228
Frontrunners, Walkers: LGBPO 6:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Middle East Task Force: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7 pm, Bethlehem United Church, 423 S.Fourth Ave. Work to end human rights abuses. 663-1870
"Experiences with Oral Traditions for the Past 19 Years": Shining Lakes Grove Druidic Group 7 pm, Common Language, 215 S. Fourth Ave. 485-3616
Men's Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 2 Thu)
"Anger Management & Assertive Communication Development": Blackburn & Grob Associates 7-9 pm (see 2 Thu)
First-Year Students - "Friends Watching Friends": Hillel 7:30 pm, S. Quad (see 9 Thu)
"Fire Your Boss": Industrial Workers of the World 7:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
"Jerusalem in Jewish Consciousness": Hillel 8 pm, 1429 Hill St. Talk by Rabbi Reuven Hammer. 769-0500
"Playing Bare": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Drama pays homage to Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot," $12/$9 studs & srs (Thursdays are pay-what-you-can). 663-0696
Al & Emily Cantrell: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Fiddle, mandolin & rhythm guitar, $10/$9 mems, studs & srs. 761-1800
"A Midsummer Night's Dream": U-M School of Music 8 pm, Power Center. Opera theatre production, $6-$16. 764-0450
"Jeffrey": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
"Ten Little Indians": EMU Arts & Entertainment Theatre 8 pm (see 13 Fri)
Live Jazz: Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 2 Thu)
Scott Novotny: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 31 4 E. Liberty. The man of many faces, $10. 996-9080
Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 2 Thu)
Ron Brooks Trio Featuring Eddie Russ 9 pm (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: Queer Unity Project 10 pm (see 2 Thu)
17 Friday
"Fresh Start": A2 Parks & Rec. 9-10:30 am, Bryant Comm. Center. 3 W. Eden Ct. College info. for adults. Pre-register, 994-2722
Disarmament Group Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon (see 3 Fri)
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)
Distinguished Lecture in Musicology: U-M School of Music 4:30 pm, Moore Hall, School of Music. "Beethoven's Diabelli Variations: the End of a Beginning" by musicologist Maynard Solomon. 764-0594
"Drop-ln Hockey": A2 Parks & Rec. 4:30-5:30 pm (see 16 Thu)
Bardic Night: Shining Lakes Grove Druids 711 pm, 1522 Hill (behind 1520). Free-form drumming, singing & dancing. 485-3616
Drivetrain: PJ's No-Kickdrum Acoustic Concert Series 7:30 pm, 617B Packard. Bluegrass, newgrass, folk, jazz & original music. 663-3441
One-Day Retreat: Zen Buddhist Temple 7 pm, 1214 Packard. Thru 5 pm, 18 Sat, $60. 761-6520
"A Call for Justice in the Global Economy": Peace InSight 7:05 pm (see 14 Tue)
"The Begotten": A2 Film Co-op 7:30 & 9:30 pm, Angell Hall Aud. A. Mich. premiere of this nightmarish, hallucinatory depiction of the birth of the world, $4. 769-7787
Rich Mullins & the Ragamuffin Band: U-M Office of Major Events 7:30 pm, Hill Aud. Musical testament of faith & forgiveness, $13 & $16. 763-TKTS
Maura O'Connell: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Irish vocalist with broad, eclectic repertoire, $13.50. 761-1451
Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
"A Jewish Perspective on the U.N. Conference on Women": Hillel 8 pm, 1429 Hill. Talk by psychologist Joan Ostrove, recently returned from China. 769-0500
Grads & Young Professionals Veggie Shabbat Potluck: Hillel 8 pm, Lawyers' Club, Law Quad. Local fiction writer, Josh Henkin, will read selections from his forthcoming novel, "Past Perfect." 769-0500
The Raisin Pickers: Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N Campus Commons. Old-time dance music. swing & "new"-grass. 764-7544
"Balancing the Male & Female Within": Crazy Wisdom Lecture Series 8-9:30 pm, 206 N Fourth Ave. Talk & exercises with Sandra Bunnell, psychic, artist & business woman., $3. 665-2757
"Jeffrey": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)
"A Midsummer Night's Dream": U-M School of Music 8 pm (see 16 Thu)
"Playing Bare": Performance Network 8 pm (see 16 Thu)
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics 8-9:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
Scott Novotny: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 16 Thu)
Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310
The Prodigals: The Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main. Surfabilly, blues & oldies (fee). 663-7758
Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
18 Saturday
20th Anniversary Celebration: Older Lesbians Organizing Call for time & place. Nancy, 769-4750
Open House: Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project 11 am-1 pm, Common Language, 215 S. Fourth Ave. Meet the board of directors and learn about this organization. 995-9867
"Animal Tanning/Skinning" : A2 Parks & Rec. 1-4 pm. Leslie Science Ctr, 1831 Traver. See traditional methods for preparing animal hides. $7. 662-7802
Beujolais Nouveau Wine Tasting: Alliance Francaise de Toledo 7 pm, The Vineyard, 3301 W. Central, Toledo, $10. 419-537-9024
Huron High School Hockey: A2 Parks & Rec. 7 pm (see 15 Wed)
Cox Family: The Ark 7:30 pm, 637-1/2 S.Main. Louisiana country, bluegrass & gospel, $13.50. 761-1800
Secrets of the Heart: U-M Office of Major Events 8 pm, Rackham Aud. Sufi music and chanting from many different countries, $10/$5 studs. 763-TKTS
Digital Music Ensemble: U-M School of Music 9 pm, Mclntosh Theatre, School of Music. Tyranny's chamber opera,"Driver's Son." 764-0594
"Jeffrey": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)
"Playing Bare": Performance Network 8 pm (see 16 Thu)
"A Midsummer Night's Dream": U-M School of Music 8 pm (see 16 Thu)
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Scott Novotny: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 16 Thu)
"Drop-ln Hockey": A2 Parks & Rec. 9- 0 pm. For ages 18+. (see 16 Thu)
Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 17 Fri)
Club Fabulous Dance Party: LGBPO 10 pm, call for location. Ann Arbor's mondo-homo mega-mix dance party for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trangendered people and their friends. No smoking, booze, or drugs, $4. 763-4186
Scott Morgan's Key to the Highway: The Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main. Rock & roll/blues (fee). 663-7758
19 Sunday
Frontrunners, Walkers: LGBPO 9 am (see 5 Sun)
"Upstairs at Borders": Borders 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Italian Quartet - traditional folk music. 668-6652
Bluegrass & Old-Time Country Music Jam Session 1:30-5 pm, Ypsilanti Freighthouse caboose, Depot Town, N. River & Cross Streets. Acoustic music only, $2. Sidney, 930-2680
"Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 2 & 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
"A Midsummer Night's Dream": U-M School of Music 2 pm (see 16 Thu)
"A Call for Justice in the Global Economy": Peace InSight 2:05 pm (see 14 Tue)
Great Lakes Quartet: Kerrytown Concert House 4 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Vocalists with pianist perform classical music, $10 gen./$15 reserved. 769-2999
Garrick Ohlsson, piano: Univ. Musical Society 4 pm, Rackham Aud. The complete solo music of Frédéric Chopin (recital IV), $24-$36. 764-2538
Digital Music Ensemble: U-M School of Music 4 pm (see 18 Sat)
Lesson & Practice: Drumwomyn 5 pm (see 5 Sun)
Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 5 Sun)
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 5 Sun)
"Playing Bare": Performance Network 7 pm (see 16 Thu)
Il-V-I Orchestra: The Heidelberg 7-9:30 pm (see 5 Sun)
Michael Lerner on "Politics of Meaning": Hillel 7:30 pm,1429 Hill. Talk by founder, editor & publisher of Tikkun Magazine, $6/$3 studs. 769-0500
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun)
Ann Doyle & Stephanie Ozer: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Local singer/songwriter with virtuoso pianist, $10/$9 mems, studs & srs 761-1800
Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8-10 pm (see 5 Sun)
A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 5 Sun)
Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session 9 pm (see 5 Sun)
20 Monday
Family, Friends & Caregivers Support Group: HARC (see 6 Mon)
Coffee & Chat: State Sen. Alma Wheeler Smith 7-9 am, Gina's Cafe, 1120 S. Main St., Chelsea. Informal discussion about state issues. 800-344-ALMA
Women's Support Group: LGBPO 5 pm (see 6 Mon)
Fundraising Dinner: Potawatomi Land Trust 6 pm, Chelsea Community Hospital. With wine & beer bar and lrish folk music by Nutshell. Talk by Julia Freedgood of the American Farmland Trust's Center for Ag. in the Environment, $40/$75 couple. Barry, 449-7229
Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6:30 pm, Denny's, 3310 Washtenaw. 663-3555
Lesbian Book Group: Common Language 7-9 pm, 215 S. Fourth Ave. Kim, 662-7980
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 6 Mon)
Bob Van Alstine: U-M Office of Minority Student Services 7:30 pm, Kuenzel Room, Mich. Union. Ojibwa educator, administrator and historian talks about Native American education and gives an overview of the history of Great Lakes tribes - part of Native American Heritage Month. 763-9044
Social for Lesbians, Bisexuals & Gay Men: Canterbury Group 9 pm (see 6 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 6 Mon)
21 Tuesday
Living with HIV Support Group: HARC (see 1 Wed)
Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6 pm (see 7 Tue)
Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Frontrunners, Walkers: LGBPO 6:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Women's Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 7 Tue)
"People's Hope for Housing": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Documentary on the Ypsilanti housing organization. 769-7422
Labor Film & Video Series: Industrial Workers of the World 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
U-M Folk Dancing Club: Leonardo's 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Frances Black: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Irish vocalist, $13.50. 761-1800
Mich. Chamber Players of the U-M School of Music: Univ. Musical Society8 pm, Rackham Aud. 764-2538
Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet 9 pm (see 7 Tue)
Open Mic Night: Blind Pig 9:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Meeting: Dyke Shindig 10 pm (see 7 Tue)
22 Wednesday
Living with HIV Support Group: HARC (see 1 Wed)
"Buhrrr Blast": A2 Parks & Rec. 3:30-4:15 pm (see 15 Wed)
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 5 Sun)
Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting: Coalition Against the Contract "On " America 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Men's Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Huron High School Hockey: A2 Parks & Rec. 7 pm (see 15 Wed)
Meeting: East Quad Coming Out Group 7:30-8:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
Shamanic Journeys: The Seeker 7:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm (see 15 Wed)
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio w Rick Roe 9 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting: East Quad Social Group 9-11 pm (see 1 Wed)
23 Thursday
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
24 Friday
"People's Hope for Housing": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 21 Tue)
Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
Dee Dee Bridgewater: Bird of Paradise & Prism Productions 8 & 11 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Jazzsinger, $15. 662-8310
RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm (see 11 Sat)
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics 8-9:30 pm (see 3 Fri)
"Playing Bare": Performance Network 8 pm (see 16 Thu)
Cathy Ladman: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Bright and sunny comedy, $12. 996-9080
Wild Sheep Riders: The Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main. Country/western (fee). 663-7758
25 Saturday
Mr. B: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Boogie-woogie & blues piano master, $13.50. 761-1800
"Playing Bare": Performance Network 8 pm (see 16 Thu)
Dee Dee Bridgewater: Bird of Paradise & Prism Productions 8 & 11 pm (see 24 Fri)
Cathy Ladman: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 24 Fri)
"Drop-ln Hockey": A2 Parks & Rec. 9-10 pm. For ages 18+. (see 16 Thu)
Pat Savage Band: The Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main. Blues (fee). 663-7758
26 Sunday
Frontrunners, Walkers: LGBPO 9 am (see 5 Sun)
Chronic Fatigue/lmmune Deficiency Support Group: A2 Center for Indep. Living 1-3 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)
Gemini: The Ark 1 & 3 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Family music duo performs benefit for Holden Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, $6. 761-1800
"Preparing Partners for the Journey": Catholic Social Services 1-9 pm, 117 N. Division. Preparation program for engaged couples, $60/couple (scholarships available). Register, Deborah Bailey, 662-4534
"Upstairs at Borders": Borders 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. The Mosaic Players - classical music. 668-6652
Family Dance Series: A2 Parks & Rec. 2-4:30 pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd. Squares, contras, and other country dances with live music. For all ages - no experience necessary, $6/$10 family. David, 483-4124
"People's Hope for Housing": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 21 Tue)
Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6 pm (see 5 Sun)
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 5 Sun)
Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7-8 pm (see 12 Sun)
"Playing Bare": Performance Network 7 pm (see 16 Thu)
Il-V-I Orchestra: The Heidelberg 7-9:30 pm (see 5 Sun)
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun)
A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 5 Sun)
Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session 9 pm (see 5 Sun)
27 Monday
Family, Friends & Caregivers Support Group: HARC (see 6 Mon)
Coffee & Chat: StateSen. Alma Wheeler Smith 7-9 am, Cafe Marie, 1759 Plymouth Rd. Informal discussion about state issues. 800-344-ALMA
Women's Support Group: LGBPO 5 pm (see 6 Mon)
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 6 Mon)
Social for Lesbians, Bisexuals & Gay Men: Canterbury Group 9 pm (see 6 Mon)
Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 6 Mon)
28 Tuesday
Living with HIV Support Group: HARC (see 1 Wed)
"How to Make a Panel": NCC Arts & Programs 6-8 pm, N. Campus Commons. Create panels for loved ones who have died of AIDS & AIDS-related illnesses - part of AIDS Awareness Week. 764-7544
Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6 pm (see 7 Tue)
Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Frontrunners, Walkers: LGBPO 6:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Women's Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 7 Tue)
"The World Bank, the IMF & Their Effect on Nicaragua": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Talk & slide show by local activist Phyllis Ponvert. 769-7422
A2-Juigalpa Sister City Comm.: lnterfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, 1st Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron (enter on Washington). Plan for travel seminar to Nicaragua in Jan. 663-1870
King Crimson: Prism Productions 7:30 pm, State Theatre, 2115 Woodward, Detroit, $20-$35. 99-MUSIC
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Labor Film & Video Series: Industrial Workers of the World 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Madcat & Kane: Amnesty International 8 pm (doors at 7:30 pm), The Ark, 637-1/2 S. Main. Blues duo perform in benefit, $10/$5 limited income. 761-1800
Israeli Film: Hillel 9 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud. "Amazing Grace" - a moving portrayal of AIDS in Israeli society. 769-0500
Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet 9 pm (see 7 Tue)
Open Mic Night: Blind Pig 9:30 pm (see 7 Tue)
Meeting: Dyke Shindig 10 pm (see 7 Tue)
29 Wednesday
Living with HIV Support Group: HARC (see 1 Wed)
Muscular Dystrophy Support Group: A2 Center for Indep. Living 1-3 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD)
"Buhrrr Blast": A2 Parks & Rec. 3:30-4:15 pm (see 15 Wed)
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 5 Sun)
Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting: Coalition Against the Contract "On" America 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Huron High School Hockey: A2 Parks & Rec. 7 pm (see 15 Wed)
Mens Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting: East Quad Coming Out Group 7:30-8:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
Shamanic Journeys: The Seeker 7:30 pm (see 1 Wed)
Lisa Tiger: U-M Office of Minority Student Services 8 pm, Mich. Union Ballroom. Young, HlV-positive woman of Muscogee, Creek, Seminole & Cherokee descent, delivers a message of strength and courage - part of Native American Heritage Month. 763-9044
Mark Hynes & Greg Burke: Leonardo's 8-10 pm, N. Campus Commons. Jazz. 764-7544
Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm (see 1 5 Wed)
Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 1 Wed)
Wednesday Nite Flicks: U-Club 9 pm (see 1 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio w/ Rick Roe 9 pm (see 1 Wed)
Meeting: East Quad Social Group 9-11 pm (see 1 Wed)
30 Thursday
Positive Women's Support Group: HARC (see 2 Thu)
"Building Strong Families": AL Parks & Rec. 1:30-2:45 pm (see 9 Thu)
"Who Needs to Beat His Wife if He has Torah?": Hillel 4 pm, Rackham E. Lecture Rm. Talk by Daniel Boyarin, professor at UCal, Berkeley. 769-0500
Meeting: BGALLA 5:15 pm (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
"Drop-ln Hockey": A2 Parks & Rec, 5:45-6:45 pm (see 16 Thu)
Frontrunners, Walkers: LGBPO 6:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Coffee Hour: Shining Lakes Grove Druidic Group 7 pm, Espresso Royale Caffe, 214 S. Main. Topic for discussion: "Monogamy and Paganism." 665-3522
Men's Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 2 Thu)
"Anger Management & Assertive Communication Development": Blackburn & Grob Associates 7-9 pm (see 2 Thu)
First-Year Students - "FriendsWatching Friends": Hillel 7:30 pm, East Quad (see 9 Thu)
"Fire Your Boss": Industrial Workers of the World 7:30 pm (see 2 Thu)
Kol HaKavod Fall Concert: Hillel 8 pm, 1429 Hill. Performance by Hillel's a cappella group, $5/$3 studs. 769-0500
"Jeffrey": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)
"Playing Bare": Performance Network 8 pm (see 16 Thu)
Live Jazz: Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 2 Thu)
Bert Challis: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Comic who writes for Jay Leno, $10. 996-9080
Ron Brooks Trio Featuring Eddie Russ: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 2 Thu)
llVv-l Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 2 Thu)
Meeting: Queer Unity Project 10 pm (see 2 Thu)