October

LITERARY EVENTS

Book & Poetry Readings, Publication Parties, Writers Groups, etc are now listed in the LITERARY EVENTS Calendar (pages 12-13).

VISUAL ARTS EVENTS

Art Exhibitions, Workshops, Artist Opportunities, etc, are now listed in the VISUAL ARTS Calendar (page 15).

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 Tuesday

Meeting: Lavender Information & Library Association time TBA. 405 West Hall. 763-4186

Lollipop Tree: A2 Parks and Rec. 10:30 am, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Ages 3-5 will enjoy songs, games, stories and hand puppets (each Tuesday to Nov 26), fee TBA. scholarships available. 994-2722

Israel Tuesday News Schmooze: American Movement for Israel 6 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Kosher dinner and discussion. 769-0500

Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 6-10 pm. For gay and bisexual men. Confidential. 800-578-2300

Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm. Call-in radio show w/Pattrice Maurer of the A2 Tenants Union. 763-3500

Meeting: Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm. Meets every Tue. Call Alan or Marion for location. 662-2222

Campus Forum: Anti-Racist Action (ARA) 7 pm, Kalamazoo Rm, Mich. League. An honest look at anti-racist organizing. 483-3548

"Oxfam America - Partnership in Bangladesh & Guatemala": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. 769-7422

Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, every Tue. Support group for men and women. Call HARC for info. 800-578-2300

Brooks Williams: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Soulful, blues-inspired singer/songwriter on guitar, $10. 761-1800

Video Planning Meeting: Peace InSight 8 pm, Espresso Royale Caffe II, 214 S. Main. Help produce shows for local cablecast on peace and social justice issues. 761-7749

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:15 pm, Kimball High School, Royal Oak. Charley 482-2450 or Kelly 663-0036

Local Artist Jam Night: Arbor Brewing Co. 9 pm-1 am 114 E. Washington. Featuring a wide variety of local bands , auditions required. 213-1393

Acid Jazz Night: Prism/Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. DJ spinning hip-bop and acid jan favorites, $3. 662-8310

2 Wednesday

Tyke Program - Creature Features!: A2 Parks & Rec Session 1: 10:30-11:30 am. Session 2: 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Children ages 4-5 will learn why their knees bend, why their ears are on the outside of their head ... and more, $25. Preregister 662-7802

"The History of Schwaben Hall": Kempf House Brown Bag Lunch noon, 312 S. Division. Lecture and beverage, $1. 994-4898

Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm. Closets R 4 Clothes (6 pm) shares the hour with Radio Q (6:30 pm). News and more for the Les/Bi/Gay communities. 763-3500

Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30-8 pm, SAFE House, 4100 Clark Rd. For lesbian survivors of lesbian battering. Meets every Wed. 973-0242 x201

Meeting: Reform Chavurah 7 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Services, social events speakers, educational programs and social action projects. 769-0500

Men's Support/Discussion Group: LGBPO 7 pm, LGBPO Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd floor. Meets every Wed. 763-4186

Okioberfest Beer Tasting & Cigar Night: Arbor Brewing Co. 7 pm-9 pm buffet, 411 E. Washington. Call for fees and details. 213-1393

Discussion and Potluck: VINE 7:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Vegetarian Information Network & Exchange invites you to bring a vegan snack to share. Topic: "What's Wrong with Leather and Free Range Eggs," $1-$4. 995-6320

Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, every Wed. Support group f or men and women. Call HARC for info. 800-578-2300

"The Greatest Show on Earth": Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey 7:30 pm, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit. 125th Anniversary Edition, $10.50-$14.50. 810-645-6666

Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill St. Simplified approach to shamanic traditions. 665-3522

"Six Degrees of Separation": A2 Civic Theater 8 pm, Lydia Mendelssohn Theater. This contemporary comedy by John Guare had a long and successful run on Broadway: real events are woven into the fictional lives of several New Yorkers who have a common desire, $15-$16. 971-2228

"Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm, 137 Park St, Chelsea. Written by Jeff Daniels: Annie is in for surprises when she gets a lease on Apt. 3A, $10. 475-7902

Bill Staines: The Ark 8 pm 316 S. Main. One of the most entertaining showmen around, $10. 761-1800

U-M Folk Dancing Club: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8-10:30 pm, Leonardo's, 2101 Bonisteel.North Campus. Eastern and Middle line and circle dances, beginners welcome, no partner needed. 662-4258

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm, Mich. Union. Group organized around human rights in Latin America. 663-0173

Ann Arbor Irish Ensemble: Arbor Brewing Co. 8:30-11:30 pm, 114 E. Washington. Traditional Irish folk music. 213-1393

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. With Bassist Ron Brooks, pianist and drummer TBA, $3. 662-8310

Meeting: East Quad Group call for time, 2nd Cooley Lounge, E. Quad. A social group for students who are lesbians, gays, and bisexuals. Shawna 763-2792 or Mark 764-3630

Social Group: Bi-Ways call for time and location. A social group for bisexuals. Dorian 213-2437

3 Thursday

Credit Education Series: A2 Parks and Rec. 5:30 pm, Bryant Commumty Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Basic budgeting and bill paying - how and why to save and be creditworthy, $15 for 2 workshops (see 10 Thu), booklet and dinner. 994-2722

Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Group organized to address the problems of poverty and homelessness. 930-0601

Shulchan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm, downstairs, Cava Java (corner of East Univ. and S. Univ.). Practice your Hebrew in a fun, social atmosphere. 769-0500

Jonathan E Nis: Gypsy Cafe 7 pm, 214 N. Fourth Ave. A2 activist and spiritual counselor talks about "Being on an Independent Spiritual Path." 668-6672

"Tales of the City" Part 3: TVQ 7 pm, LGBPO Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd floor. 763-4186

Meeting: LGBT People of Color 7 pm, place TBA. First meeting of new school year, 763-4186

Oktoberfest Beer Tasting & Cigar Night: Arbor Brewing Company 7 pm, 114 E. Washington. German appetizer buffet until 9, live German music and cigars for sale from 9:30 to 12:30. 213-1393

Drum Circle: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, meets first Thursdays, 1920 Packard Rd. Open stage with host Reba Devine. Perform or listen. 662-8283

Positive Women's Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, meets alternate Thursdays. Group for HlV-positive women. 800-578-2300

"The Greatest Show on Earth": Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed)

Vinx: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Singer/songwriter and percussionist blends jazz, African and island rhythms, $12. 761-1800

"House of Life" & "To Julia": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Poetry set to music, performed by Suzanne Willets Brooks & Jeffrey Willets. $9-$12. 663-0696

Thursdays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8-10 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. Live jazz. 764-7544

"Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed)

"Six Degrees of Separation": A2 Civic Theater 8 pm (see 2 Wed)

Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm. Mich. Union Wolverine Room. Campus activist group fighting homophobia and heterosexism. 763-4186

Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm, 1585 Franklin, Detroit. Big band jazz, $2. 313-259-1374

Al HilI Trio: Arbor Brewing Co. 9 pm-1 am, 411 E. Washington. Southern and boogie-woogie blues, specials from 10-1 with college I.D. 213-1393

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 2 Wed)

4 Friday

Youth Soloist Competition: A2 Symphony Orchestra Open to all piano students 12-20 living in Michigan, $500 cash prize and opportunity to compete in Jan. Mozart Birthday Bash. 994-4801

Workshop: Neahtawanta Center Neahtawanta Inn, 1308 Neatawanta Rd, Traverse City. Starhawk & David Miller lead this 3-day workshop with the theme, "Building Communities of Resistance and Renewal." Learn about the tools of magic as a way of creating a sustainable community and world. $325/person, to register send 1/2 deposit to above address. 616-223-7315

"Oxfam America - Partnership in Bangladesh & Guatemala": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 1 Tue)

"Eijanaika" (1981): Center for Japanese Studies 7 pm, Natural Sciences Auditorium. First of free movie series: "Disrupting the Public." Farmer returns to Japan to find his wife has fallen into corruption. 332-0503

"Cold Fever" (1995): Detroit Instituto of Arts 7 & 9:30 pm, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. A young Tokyo executive is compelled to travel to an outspost in leeland, $4.50-$5.50. 833-2323

Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm, call for location. Meets every Fri. 763-4186

"The Greatest Show on Earth": Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed)

Iris Dement: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Outstanding folk musician, $15 761-1800

"The Politics of Quiet": University Musical Society of U-M 8 pm, Power Center. Written, composed and dierected by Meridirh Monk, a new multi-cultural opera, $18-$30. 764-2538

Fridays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8-10 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. The winner of Wed.'s open mic evening will showcase their talent. 764-7544

"Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed)

"Six Degrees of Separation": A2 Civic Theater 8 pm (see 2 Wed)

"House of Life" & "To Julia": Performance Network 8 pm (see 3 Thu)

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:15 pm, Kimball High School, Royal Oak. Charley 482-2450 or Kelly 663-0036

John Agopian: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Playing flamenco guitar. 769-2020

Harvey Thompson & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. Vocalist wgroup, $5. 662-8310

Decky Alexander & Menanine: Gypsy Cafe 10 & 11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Dramatic prose & poetry followed by mock-lounge act, $3. 994-3940

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. 996-2405 (10am-8pm)

5 Saturday

Youth Soloist A2 Symphony Orchestra (see 4 Fri)

Bird Breakfast: A2 Parks and Rec. 8:30 am, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Ages 6+ will cook breakfast over a campfire and hike to look for birds, $7/child. 662-7802

Children's Home Health Care: Trusting Nature 9 am-3 pm, Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Workshop led by Patty Brennan on herbal and homeopathic remedies for acute illness and first aid crises in children, $60. 663-1523

Free HIV Arrtibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 10am-2pm. For gay and bisexual men. Confidential. 800-578-2300

Meeting: Gray Panthers of Huron Valley 10 am, Ann Arbor Senior Center, Burns Park, 1320 Baldwin. "Is Government Our Enemy," presented by Maryann Mahaffey, Pres. of Detroit City Council. 769-7530

Seminar: Anti-Racist Action (ARA) 11 am, City Center Bid. 7th floor, 220 E. Huron. Liberation psychotherapy for artists. activists, and people of conscience, featuring speaker Barbara Pliskow, PhD. 761-2176

Car Caravan to "Michigan Stand For Children": Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 11 am, Pioneer High School, S. Main and Stadium. Go to the State Capitol Building and particípate in rally for concerns for children. 663-1870

"The Greatest Show on Earth": Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey 11:30 am, 3:30 & 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed)

Veterans Indoor Ice Arena Open House: A2 Parks and Rec. 12:30-2:30 pm, 2150 Jackson Rd. Skating exhibitions and registration info. 761-7240

"Six Degrees of Separation": A2 Civic Theater 2 pm (see 2 Wed)

"Cold Fever" (1995): Detroit Institute of Arts 4, 7 & 9:30 pm (see 4 Fri)

Drumming Circle: Magical Education Council 6-9 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill St. Bring drums, rattles, musicmaking objects and friends to participate in non-professional, free-form spontaneous drumming. 677-8211

"Capitol Steps ": EMU Performing Arts Series 8 pm, call for location. Former and current Congressional staffers, the only group in America that attempts to be funnier than Congress, $12-$18. 487-3045

"Whatcha Gonna Swing Tonight?!": Croswell Opera House 8 pm, 129 E. Maumee St, Adrian. This concert will highlight the sensational music of the 1920's-40's with originals and jazz and pop classics. Gala 130th Birthday celebration for Crosell to follow for limited number, $20-$65. 517-264-SHOW

"An Evening of Beethoven": Borders 8 pm , Michigan Theater. A2 Symphony Orchestra performs "Triple Concerto for Piano, Cello and Violin," $15-$25. Pre-concert lecture at 7 pm is free to ticket holders. 994-4801

"Immigrant Suns": Benefit Concert 8 pm, Not Another Cafe, 1301 S. University. Ethnic music and dancing, poetry readings, performance by "Drum Circle" and more - proceeds to Amnesty International, $6. 973-7004

"Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Comparty 8 pm (see 2 Wed)

"Six Degrees of Separation" : A2 Civic Theater 8 pm (see 2 Wed)

"House of Life " & "To Julia": Performance Network 8 pm (see 3 Thu)

"The Politics of Quiet": University Musical Society of U-M 8 pm (see 4 Fri)

Harvey Thompson & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Fri)

Timothy Monger & Jen Cass: Gypsy Cafe 10 & 11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Two singer/songwriters perform, $3. 994-3940

Dance Party: Club Fabulous 10 pm-2 am, A2 YMCA, Fifth Ave. & William. All ages, chemical-free mega-mix dance party for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their friends, $4. 763-4186

6 Sunday

20th Annual Show & Sale: Huron Valley Antique Bottle & Insulator Club 9 am-3 pm, Holiday Inn, N. Campus. Bottles, insulators, flasks, fruit jars, and table top collectibles, $2. 673-1801

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am, call for location. Kelly 663-0036 or Charley 482-2450

Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. Featuring the music of David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans. 668-7652

"The Greatest Show on Earth": Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey 1 & 5 pm (see 2 Wed)

1996 Washtenaw County CROP Walk: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 2 pm, St. Mary's Student Chapel, 331 Thompson. Take a giant step toward a world without hunger and join the 22nd annual 6-mi. walk. Registration begins at 1:30, or call as walker or sponsor. 663-1870

"Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 2 & 7 pm (see 2 Wed)

"Oxfam America - Partnership in Bangladesh & Guatemala": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 1 Tue)

"The Magic of Stuart and Lori": Croswell Opera House 3 pm, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian. Be mystified by this dynamic duo, $5-$10. 517-264-SHOW

Cassini Ensemble: Kerrytown Concert House 4 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. $5-$12.769-2999

"Cold Fever" (1995): Detroit Instituto of Arts 4 & 7 pm (see 4 Fri)

Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm, 122 W. Washington. Live music. 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 6:30-8:30 pm, 548 S. Main St. Discussion of Ralph Nader and Gaia Kile campaigns. 663-3555

Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7-9:30 pm, 215 N. Main. Big band jazz, $3. 663-7758

"House of Life " & "To Julia": Performance Network 7 pm (see 3 Thu)

Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 721-2081

Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8-10 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Learn the basics (veteran dancers welcome), $2.50. 769-0500

Reggae & World Music Night: Arbor Brewing Co. 9 pm-1 am, 114 E. Washington. With Dr. Rat, Latrinity and Topaz, $2 cover if under 21. 213-1393

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

Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. With Paul Finkbeiner & Friends. 662-8310

Meeting: Unscouts call for time, Eastern Accents (on 4th Ave. across from Common Language). Group for bisexual and bi-friendly women, 22+ years. 763-4186

7 Monday

Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus call for time and place. A Lesbian Gay Bi and Trans chorus open for all. Meets every Mon. 741-8000x140

"Portrayals of Rape in the Media": U-M Women's Sudies noon, Women's Studies Lounge, 232D West Hall. Presented by Lisa Cuklanz, Asst. Prof. of Communications at Boston College. 763-2047

Women's Support Group: LGBPO 5 pm, LGBPO Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd Floor. Open to all women. 763-4186

"Who Killed Pasolini?" (1995): Detroit Instituto of Arts 7 pm, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. The story behind the murder of Italian author and filmmaker, $4.50-$5.50. 833-2323

HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, meets every Monday. For HlV-positive men and women who face the complex issues of being both HlV-positive and chemically dependent. 800-578-2300

Duo Herbraique: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Cellist Mare Moscovitz and pianist Daniel Shapiro will perform works by exiled Jewish composers, $5-$10.769-2999

Mondays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8-10 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. Randy Napoleon and friends play jazz, classic and original. 764-7544

Monday Night Out Group: LGBPO 9 pm, Lord of Light Lutheran Church. 801 S. Forest. A social for lesbians, bisexual people, and gay men. Showing of "Bar Girls." 763-4186

Live Kicked Back Alternative Rock with The Still: Arbor Brewing Co. 9 pm-1 am, 114 E. Washington. $2 for under 21. 213-1393

Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm-1 am, Bird of Paradise jazz Club, 207 S. Ashley. 12-piece big band jazz, $3. 662-8310

8 Tuesday

Meeting: Lavender Information & Library Association (see 1 Tue)

Lollipop Tree: A2 Parks and Rec. 10:30 am (see 1 Tue)

Brown-Bag Seminar Series: Domestic Violence/SAFE House noon-2 pm, 4100 Clark Rd. Topic: "When Someone You Care About is Being Abused: A workshop for Family & Friends." 973-0242 x202

"New Women Faculty Talk about their Research": U-M Women's Studies 3 pm, Rackham East Conf. Room. Including Rebecca Egger, Leslie Hollingsworth, Carroll Smith-Rosenberg, Caren Stalberg, Monique Ward and Meiko Yoshihama. 763-2047

Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM6-6:30 pm (see 1 Tue)

Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 6-10 pm (see 1 Tue)

Israel Tuesday News Schmooze: American Movement for Israel 6 pm (see 1 Tue)

Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 1 Tue)

Tabitha Soren: EMU Performing Arts Lecture Series 7 pm, McKenny Ballroom. Incisive exploration of campaign issues for 18-35 year olds. 487-3045

"And the Poor Get Poorer": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Keynote talk from annual Interfaith meeting in April. 769-7422

Origami Demo: A2 District Library 7-8 pm, Main Library Multi-Purpose Room. Learn paper folding projects for the whole family with Don Shall. Registration is required. 994-2345

"Pastors for Peace Computers Go to Cuba!": Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, 1st Baptist church, 512 E. Huron. Three Ann Arborites describe their trip to Cuba to deliver medical computers, confiscated by the U.S. until Pastors for Peace hunger strike. 663-4734

Meeting: Amnesty International Group 61 7:30 pm, Mich. Union. Local chapter of independent worldwide movement. 668-0660

Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 1 Tue)

Steve Tilston and Maggie Boyle: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. British duo performs originals set in traditional styles from around the world, free! 761-1800

U-M Folk Dancing Club: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8 pm (see 2 Wed)

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:15 pm (see 1 Tue)

Local Artist Jam Night: Arbor Brewing Co. 9 pm (see 1 Tue)

Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Tue)

9 Wednesday

Tyke Program-Creature Features: A2 Parks and Ree. 10 am (see 2 Wed) "Tools in Genealogical Research": Kempf House Brown Bag Lunch noon, 312 S. División. Lecture and beverage, $1.994-4898 Second Wednesday Supper Forum: Guild House 5:15-7:15 pm, 802 Monroe. Rice and beans supper followed by forum and discussion, $5. 662-5189 Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM6-7 pm (see 2 Wed) Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 2 Wed) Meeting: Southeast Mich.'s Naturists and Nude Beach Advocates 7-8:30 pm, Dominick's Restaurant, 812 Monroe. Discuss and plan social, educational, and political events related to social nude issues. 475-9198 Men's SupportDiscussion Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 2 Wed) Meeting: Reform Chavurah 7 pm (see 2 Wed) Songwriters' Open Mie: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard Rd. Songwriters perform and talk about their songs, optional videotaping. 662-8283 Shamanic Joumeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed) Living With HIV: HIVAIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed) Solas: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Irish new generation supergroup, $13.50. 761-1800 "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed) Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 2 Wed) Ann Arbor Irish Ensemble: Arbor Brewing Co. 8:30 pm (see 2 Wed) Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 2 Wed) Meeting: East Quad Group (see 2 Wed) Social Group: Bi-Ways (see 2 Wed) 10 Thursday Free Screenings for Depression: Huron Valley Consult ation Center 1 1 am & 4pm, 2750 Carpenter Rd., Suite 1. National Depression Screening Day. 662-6300 Credit Education Series: A2 Parle and Ree. 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu) Shulchan Ivrrt: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu) Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu) Family, Friends, & Caregivers Support Group: HIVAIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, meets altérnate Thursdays. Group addresses the emotional needs of individuáis who care aboutfor people living with HIVAIDS. 800-578-2300 Songwriters Open Mie: Oz's Music7:309:30 pm, 1920 Packard Rd. Songwriters perform and talkabouttheirsongs. Open stage with host Jim Novak. Perform or listen. 662-8283 - Yair Dalal & The AL 0L Ensemble: Hillel & The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Original music steeped in the JewishArabic heritage of the Middle East, tickets TBA. 761-1800 "Human Rad iation": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Installation environment exploring the energy of human consciousness, presented by performance artist Nelson Smith, $9$12.663-0681 "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed) Thursdays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8-10 pm. Live jazz. (see 3 Thu) Al Hill Trio: Arbor Brewing Co. 9 pm-1 am, 411 E. Washington. Southern and boogie-woogie blues, specials from 101 with college I.D. 213-1393 Il-V-I Orchesira: Soup Kitchen SaloonQ pm (see 3 Thu) Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 2 Wed) Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm (see 3 Thu) llFriday Empatheatre: Kerrytown Concert House 4 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. $6-$8. 769-2999 "And the Poor Get Poorer": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 10 Tue) "Chushingura" (1962): Center forJapanese Studies 7 pm, Natural Sciences Auditorium. 18th century revenge murderand mass suicide- a vivid portrayal. 332-0503 "Secrets and Lies" (1996): Detroit Institute of Arts 7 & 9:30 pm, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. A woman is approached by the daughter she gave up at birth, $4.50-$5.50. 833-2323 Arme Dodson & Matt Szostak Family Concert: A2 Parks & Ree 7:30-9 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Traditional, contemporary, and original folk music, $5person, $18family. 662-7802 Second Friday Discussion: Older Lesbians Organizing (OLO) 7:30-9:30 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. TopicTBA. Open to women of all ages. 769-4750 Meeting: Queer AsianPacitic Islandert 7:30 pm (see 4 Fri) "Trager - Experience the Pleasure of Effortless Movement": Crazy Wisdom Lecture Series 8 pm, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 206 N. 4th Ave. Introductor talk and hands-on experience with Villabeth Taylor, $3 donation. 665-2757 "Harvey": Croswell Opera House 8 pm, 1 29 E. Maumee St., Adrián. The only sixand-a-half-foot invisible rabbit around graces the stage of Croswell. Cali for ticket prices. 51 7-264-SHOW "Ladies of Lanford": EMU Theatre 8 pm, Sponberg Theatre, EMU. Three generations of women in an evening of plays by Lanford Wilson, $5-$12. 487-1221 Juana Conrad: Baha'i Communies 8 pm, Detroit Baha'i Center, 1 721 5 James Couzens, Detroit. Topic: "Women and the Welfare of Humanity," presented by internationally known speaker Conrad. Refreshments to follow. 313-568-6557 Second City Touring Company: U-M Activity Center 8 pm, Power Center. Improvisational performance, topical comedy sketches, $10-$15. 763-TKTS The Cleveland Orehestra: Universíty Musical Society of U-M 8 pm, Hill Aud. Program includes selectionsfrom Rands, Schuberf and Debussy, with Olaf Bar, baritone,$18-$56.764-2538 Fridays in Leonardo's: Pierponl Commons Arts Programs 8-10pm, 2101 Bomsteel North Campus. "American Music form the European Tradtion," series performance TBA. 764-7544 "Folkin" A Squared II: The Ark 8 pm, 316S. Main. Local folkmusicsummit, $6.761-1800 "Human Radiation": Performance Network 8 pm (see 10 Thu) "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed) Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team8:15pm(see4Fri) Five Guys Named Moe: Cafe Zola 911 pm 1 12 W. Washington. Acoustic swing. 769-2020 Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1 :30 am, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310 Lisa Hunter: Gypsy Cafe 10 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. With special guests "Faces on Mars," $3. 994-3940 12 Saturday Speakers Bureau Training: LGBPO time and place TBA. Two-day class for LGBT people and their allies to hone public speaking skills and messages. Limited spots avail. 763-4186 Vintage lll Dance Class: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Academy 10 am-noon and 2:30-5 pm, Pittsfield Grange Mali, Ann Arbor-Saline Road. No partner needed, pre-registration required,$32. 429-0014 Free HIVAntibody Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Ctr 10 am-2 pm (see 5 Sat) Juana Conrad: Baha'i Communies 10:30 am, Staff Dining Lounge, St. Clair College, 2000 Talbot Road West, Windsor, Ontario, (see 1 1 Fri) 'The Local Impact of the Crisis in Health Care": Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice and Episcopal Church of the Incarnation noon, St. Andrews Church, 306 N. División. Community forum with testimony by hospital employees and others. 665-4734 ClinicWorkshop: Kerrytown Concert House 1 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Held by guita rist Gene Be rtoncini, $5, studente free. 769-2999 "Secrets and Lies" (1996): Detroit Institute of Arts 4, 7 & 9:45 pm (see 1 1 Fri) Basic Witchcraft: Magical Education Council of A2 6 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hili St. Informal discussion of the OW Religión of Europe. 665-3522 Corning Out Day Party: Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project 7 pm, Ypsitanti Farmers Market. Depot Town. Celébrate National Coming Out Day with live entertainment, dancing, food, artisans, fun and pride, S5-S10 9959867 Patty Larkin: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. She says her style is "folk music meets the Beat Gene ration meets rock 4 roll," $12-50. 761-1800 Jazz in Concert: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Gene Bertoncini. guitarist, and Torn Knific, bassist, will perform American standards, original works, classical themes and Brazilian pieces ,S5-$1 5. 769-2999 The Cleveland Orchestra: University Musical Society of U-M 8 pm, Hill Auditorium. Program includes selections from Wagner, Herbert and Tchaikovsky and features Stephen Geber, cello, $18-$56. 764-2538 "Harvey": Croswell Opera House 8 pm(see 11 Fri) "Ladies of Lanford": EMU Theatre 8 pm(seeFri 11) "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed) "Human Radiation": Performance Network 8 pm (see 10 Thu) Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1 :30 am, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310 Andie Russo 4 The Masons: Gypsy Cafe 10 411 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. A folk-inspired evening, $3. 994-3940 13 Sunday Speakers Bureau Training: LGBPO (see 1 2 Sat) Basics I Dance Class: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance AcademyiOamnoon, Pittsfield Grange Hall, Ann Arbor Saline Road. No partner needed, pre-registration required, $32. 4290014 Sw immers: A2 Queer Aqu at es Swim Team 10:30 am (see 6 Sun) Juana Conrad: Baha'i Communies 10:30 am, Michigan Union Kuenzel Room, 503 StateSt. (see 11 Fri) Dance Workshop: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Academy 1 pm, Pittsfield Grange Hall. Basic one-step workshop, followed by informal party with live music and variety of dances, $5-$7.50. 429-0014 Kids Open Stage: Oz's Music 1 pm, meets 2nd Sun of each month, 1920 Packard Rd . Ope n stage f o r the young ones. Perform or listen. 662-8283 2nd Sunday Stroll - Magie Cooking Pot: A2 Parks & Ree 1 -2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Outdoor cooking over an open campfire, stories, and games, $4$15 family. Preregister 662-7802 Gender Free Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Rainbow Contra Dancen 2-5 pm, Mich. League Ballroom, N. University. Traditional American folk dancing with no gender dance roles, beginners welcome, $5-$6. 764-6978 Doll Making Worksop for Adults: A2 District Library 2-4 pm, Main übrary Multi-Purpose Room. Co-sponsored by Looking Glass Dolls. Register 9948513 "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 2 & 7 pm (see 2 Wed) "And the Poor Get Poorer ": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 10Tue) ■'Whose Body, Whose Rights?" and " It's a Boy!": Natn'l Org . of Circumcision Info. Resource Centers 2:30 pm, Troy Marriott Hotel, Big Beaver Rd. Troy. Two films examine the ethics and human rights issues of infant male circumcision, $8. 810-642-5703 "Ladies of Lanford": EMU Theatre 2:30 pm (see 11 Fri) "Secrets and Lies" (1996): Detroit Instituto of Arts 4 & 7 pm (see 1 1 Fri) Deli Dinner in the Dorm: Hillel 6 pm, Markley Dorm. Opportunity for students to meet new people and enjoy a free deli dinner. 769-0500 Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 6 Sun) Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 6 Sun) Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7-8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 662-5189 "Human Radiation": Performance Network 7 pm (see 10 Thu) Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 6 Sun) Rosh Hodesh Service: Jewish Feminist Group 7:30 pm. Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Creative, feminist service. 7690500 Meeting: YpsilantiLesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 6 Sun) The Cleveland Orchestra: University Musical Society of U-M 8 pm, Rackham Aud. Chamber music witti selections from Sagietti Stravmsky and Brahms,$18-$56. 764-2538 Sons of the Never Wrong and Chuck Brodsky: The Ark 8 pm. 316 S. Main. Chicago-based headliners with warmup act, $10. 761-1800 Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8 pm (see 6 Sun) "Harvey": Croswell Opera House 8 pm(see 11 Fri) Reggae & World Music Night: Arbor Brewing Co. 9 pm (see 6 Sun) A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 6 Sun) Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 6 Sun) 14 Monday Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 7 Mop) No School Days on the Farm: A2 Parks & Ree 8:30 am-5:30 pm , Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard. Cooking, crafts stories and games from the 19th century. For children ages K-5, $25. Pre-register 994-2928 Days Off Outdoors: A2 Parks & Ree 8:30 am-5:30pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Hands-on science activities in outdoors, games and crafts. Ages K-5, $25. Pre-register 662-7802 Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 9 Mm) Meeting: Labor Party of Washtenaw County 7 pm, Wooden Spoon Books, 200 N. 4th Ave. Organizing on behalf of the U.S. Labor Party. 913-4691 "Paris Was a Woman" (1995): Detroit Instituto of Arts7pm, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. A look at expatríate women in Paris in the first two decades of the century, $4.50-$5.50. 833-2323 HIV & Recovery: HIVAIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 7 Mon) John Hockenberry: Affirmative Action Office 8 pm, Mich. Union Ballroom.Veterannewsman Hockenberry presents an honest and hilarious chronicle of his life and times, $10. 763-TKTS Mondays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8-10 pm (see 7 Mon) Group: Monday Night Out 9 pm (see 7 Mon) The Stil!: Arbor Brewing Co. 9 pm (see 7 Mon) Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 7 Mon) 15 Tuesday Meeting: Lavendar Information & Library Association (see 1 Tue) Lollipop Tree: A2 Parks and Ree. 10:30 am (see 1 Tue) Beverly Daniel Tatum: U-M Women's Studies noon, Women's Studies Lounge, 232D West Hall. Brownbag discussion of two of her articles, "Talking About Race, Learning About Racism" and "Teaching White Students about Racism." At 3 pm she will present "Outside the Circle:The Relationa! Implicationsfor White Women Working Against Racism," 4448 East Hall. 763-2047 Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm (see 1 Tue) Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Center 6-1 0 pm (see 1 Tue) Israel Tuesday News Schmooze: American Movement for Israel 6 pm (see 1 Tue) Teen LesB iGay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 1 Tue) Healthy Choices Grocery Shopping Tour: Whole Foods 7 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. Tour WFM with a registered dietician, pre-register. 971-3366 3rd Parties Awareness Event: Performance Network 7 pm, Dominick's, 812 Monroe. Find out about thegrowth of viable natío nwide alternatives to the two major parties: Green, Labor, Libertarían, New, Reform and others. 9718576 "Freeing the Body": Walk & Squawk Performance Project 7-9 pm, 122 E. Mosley. A movement & physical theatre workshop for women, no performance experience necessary, through Nov. 5, S60 (discounts avail.). 668-0407 "Potawatomi Land Trust": Peace teSight 7 pm, CTN. Cable Channel 9. Broadcast of talk by Barry Lonik about local land preservation. 769-7422 Living With HIV: HIVAIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 1 Tue) The Kennedys: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Husband and wife duo perform with strong harmonies and jangly guitar, f ree! 761-1800 Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:15 pm (see 1 Tue) Local Artist Jam Night: Arbor Brewing Co.9pm (see 1Tue) Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Tue) 16 Wednesday "Non-Profits as Entrepreneurs": Nonprofit Enterprise at Work 8 am registration, Morris Lawrence Bldg. . WashtenawCommunity College. Daylong conference geared to the needs of nonprofit enterprises, $60. 9980160 Tyke Program-Creature Features: A2 Parles and Ree. 10 am (see 2 Wed) "Ann Arbor's Greek Community": Kempf House Brown Bag Lunch noon, 312 S. División. Lecture and beverage, $1.994-4898 Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM6 pm (see 2 Wed) LesbianSurvivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 2 Wed) "The Active Role of Jews in Rescue and Resista nee During the Holocaust": University Wallenberg Lecture 7 pm, Rackham Aud. This year's recipiënt of the annual Wallenberg award is Marión Pritchard, a Dutch-bom woman who estimates that she managed to save approximatefy 150 Jews during the period of the Holocaust. 769-0500 Meeting: Reform Chavurah 7 pm (see 2 Wed) Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 7-8:30 pm, Espresso Royale, 214 S. Main, (see 6 Sun) Men's SupportDiscussion Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 2 Wed) Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed) Living With HIV: HIVAIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed) Mark Morris Dance Group: University Musical Society 8 pm, Power Center. A program with live music celebrating Brahms, $20-$40. 764-2538 "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm, Masonic Temple, Detroit. Andrew Uoyd Weber's mega-musical hit,$20-$65. 810-6456666 Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Hosted by Patsy. Be a star or listen to some. Sign-up is at 7:30, $3. 761-1800 "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed) Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 2 Wed) U-M Folk Dancing Club: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8 pm (see 2 Wed) Ann Arbor Irish Ensemble: Arbor Brewing Co.8:30pm(see2Wed) Meeting: East Quad Social Group 9 pm (see 2 Wed) Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise9pm (see 2 Wed) Social Group: Bi-Ways (see 2 Wed) 17 Thursday Dinner for the Homeless: Volunteers in Action H Hel 3-7 pm, First United Methodist Church (across from Olga's). Help prepare (3-5 pm) and serve dinner (5-7 pm). 7690500 Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu) Shulchan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu) Forum : Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project 7 pm, Common Language, 21 5 S. 4th Ave. A panel of local youths speak about "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Youth." 995-9867 Acupuncture and Herbs in Pain Management: Whole Foods 7 pm, Key Bank Conference Rm., 2300 E. Stadium. Lecture by Alison Lee, MD, pre-register. 971-3366 "Last Cali at Maude's": TVQ 7 pm (see 12 Thu) Jan Jam: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard Rd. Open stage with host Michael J. Sommerteld. Perform or listen. 662-8283 Positivo Women's Group: HIVAIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 3 Thu) "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm, also 1 pm matinee, (see 16 Wed) Lieder and Melodies: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N 4th Ave. European Romanticmusic with performers Stephan MacLeod, bass baritione, and Kathryn Goodson, piano, $5-$12. 769-2999 "Down the Plughole": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. A one-act, one-man play by Malcolm Tulip: Man locks himself in bathroom to deal with the loss of hts child, S9-S12 663-0681 The Nields: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. High-energy folk-rocker sisters from Massachusetts, $10. 761-1800 "School for Scandal': EMU Theatre 8 pm, Sponberg Theatre, Ypsi. Satire of British aristocracy by Richard Brmsley Sheridan, $5-$1 2. 487-1221 "Apartment 3A": Purple flose Theatre Company 8pm (see 2 Weci) Thursdays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8-10 pm. Live jazz. (see 3 Thu) Al Hill Trio: Arbor Brewing Co.9pm (see 10 Thu) Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 3 Thu) Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise9 pm (see 2 Wed) Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm (see 12 Thu) 18 Friday Lisa Hunter: Wherehouse Records 4 pm, 1140 S. University. In-store performance. 663-5800 "Potawatomi Land Trust": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 15 Tue) Public Lecture Series: EMU's Dept. of History and Philosophy 7-8:30 pm, McKenny Union's Alumni Room. Professor, ethictst and animal rights activist lectures on "Animal Rights Human Wrongs," light refreshments. 663-2259 "Osaka Elegy" (1936): Center for Japanese Studies 7 pm, Natural Sciences Auditorium. B & W social realism and groundbreaking port rayáis of women's roles. 3320503 "Brother of Sleep" (1 995): Detroit Institute of Arts 7 & 9:30 pm, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. Film about an Austrian village-genius, $4.50-$5.50. 833-2323 Meeting: Queer As ianPacific lslanders7:30 pm (see 4 Fri) Tango!: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 41 5 N. 4th Ave. With Nelson Amos on guitar, Julie Stone on the flute, $5-$12. 769-2999 Suzanne Westenhoefer: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Out lesbian stand-up comedienne, $17.50.761-1800 "Down the Plughole": Performance Network 8 pm (see 17 Thu) " Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed) "School for Scandal': EMU Theatre 8 pm (see 17 Thu) "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 16 Wed) Sw immers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:15 pm (see 4 Fri) Firebird Balalaika Ensemble: Cafe Zola 911 pm, 112 W. Washington. Russian and Eastem European music on traditional instrumente. 769-2020 Live Jan: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Band TBA, $5. 662-8310 TBA & Chris Buhalis: Gypsy Cafe 10 &11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Laid-backfolk, $3. 9943940 Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm (see 4 Fri) 19 Saturday Peacekeeper Training for Ku Klux Klan Rallies in A2: Interfaith Council for Peace & Just ice cali for time, Mich.Fnends Center, Chelsea. Led by Rev. Peter Dougherty, preregister, $10. 668-1008 "Welfare Simulation": Interfaith Council for Peace SJustice 9:30 am-noon,St.Mary's Student Chapel, Thompson at William. Role playing learning experience, S5. Pre-registration required 663-1870 Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm (see 5 Sat) "Theatre Beyond Words": Walk & Squawk Performance Project 10:30 12:30 pm, 122 E. Mosley. Workshop to explore performance through movement, text, improvisationand imagination $60 (Sundays through Nov. 9), discounts available. 668-0407 "Let 's Get Nutty": A2 Parks & Ree 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Why squirrels eat nuts! For children ages 6 and up, $6. Pre-register 662-7802 "Brother of Sleep" (1 995): Detroit Instituto ofArts4,7&9:30pm(see18Fri) Meeting: Lutherans Concerned 6:30 pm, Lord of Light Lutheran Church, 801 S. Forest. Lutheran group for lesbian, gay, and bisexual people. Scott 663-6954 Surprise Event: Reform Chavurah 7 pm, Hillel. 1429 Hill St. Meet for Havdalah then on to the adventure! Bnng a sock and a flashlight. RSVP Scott 669-9365 RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm. 316 S. Main. A'2s favorite bluegrass band, $8.75 761-1800 "Down the Plughole": Performance Network 8 pm (see 17 Thu) "School for Scandal': EMU Theatre 8 pm (see 17 Thu) "Apartment3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed) "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm, also 2 pm matinee, (see 16 Wed) Live Jazz: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 20 Fri) 4 Hands & Drumtalk: Gypsy Cafe 10 &11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Loud & tast original & traditional, $3. 994-3940 20 Sunday Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am (see6Sun) Homecoming Brunch: UMGALAS 11 am-3 pm, Aut Bar, 315 Braun Ct. 994-3677 Bluegrass & Old-Time Country Music Jam Sessions 1 :30-5 pm , Ypsilanti Freighthouse, Depot Town. Rain or shine, acoustic music only, $2 donation. 930-2680 Meeting: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and GaysPFLAG Ann Arbor 2 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Helping friends and family un - derstand and accept gay loved ones. 7410659 TroutFishing ín America: The Ark2pm, 316 S. Main. Fun-filled eccentric duo: children's concert, $6. 763-TKTS "Apartment3A": Purple Rose TheatreCompany 2 & 7 pm (see 2 Wed) "Potawatomi Land Trust": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 15 Tue) "Brother of Sleep" (1995): Detroit Instituto of Arts 4, 7 & 9:30 pm (see 18 Fri) Sunday Jan: Del Rio 6 pm (see 6 Sun) Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 6 Sun) "Down the Plughole": Performance Network 7 pm (see 17 Thu) tl-V-l Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 6 Sun) Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, ft Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 6 Sun) "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 7:30 pm, also 2 pm matinee, (see 16 Wed) Christopher Parkening with the Colorado String Quartet: University Musical Society of U-M 8 pm, Rackham Auditorium. Solo and ensemble works, $20-528. 764-2538 Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8 pm (see 6 Sun) TroutFishing in America: The Ark8pm, 316 S. Main. Adult concert, $11. 763-TKTS Reggae & World Music Night: Arbor Brewing Co. 9 pm (see 6 Sun) A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 6 Sun) Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 6 Sun) 21 Monday Israel Information Day: Hillel by appointment, Hillel, 1429 MillSt. Leamaboutstudy, kibbutz, aliyah opportunities in Israel. 7690500 Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 9 Mon) "Death by Design" (1 995): Detroit Institute of Arts 7 pm, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. Entertaining documentary on how cells die, $4.50-$5.50. 833-2323 HIV & Recovery: HIVAIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 7 Mon) Mondays in Leonardo 's : Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8-10 pm (see 7 Mon) Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 7 Mon) Group: Mondiy Night Out 9 pm (see 7 Mm) Rehmrsal: Out Loud Choras (see 7 Mon) Ths St II: Arbor Brewing Co. 9 pm (see 7 Mon) 22 Tuesday 1 6th Annual Bryant Commu nity Awar ds Celebration: A2 Parks and Ree. cali tor time, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Potluck to recognize outstandingcommunityvolunteers. Reserve 9942722 Meeting: Lavendar Information ft Library Association (see 1 Tue) Lollipop Tree: A2 Parks and Ree. 10:30 am (see 1 Tue) Jean Kilbourne: Town Hall Celebrrty Lecture Series 10:30 am, Lydia Mendelssohn Theater, Mich. League. Activist, flmmaker, writer Kilbou me presente, 'The Naked Truth: Advertising's Image of Women," $15. 665-2610 Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM6-6:30 pm (see 1 Tue) Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Center 6-10 pm (see 1 Tue) "Images of Israel": American Movement for Israel 6 pm, Hillel. 1 429 Hill St. Topic: Israel and the media. 769-0500 Teen LesBiGay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 1 Tue) "Turning the Tables on the Klan": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Broadcast of discussion held at the A2 Community Center in Sept. 7697422 Living With HIV: HIVAIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 1 Tue) Darden Smith & Boo Hewerdine: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. A powerful collaboration between two songwriters, $7.761-1800 "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 16 Wed) U-M Folk Dancing Club: PierpontCommons Arts & Programs 8 pm (see 2 Wed) Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:15 pm (see 1 Tue) Local Artist Jam Night: Arbor Brewing Co. 9 pm (see 1 Tue) Acid Jan Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Tue) 23 Wednesday Tyke Program-Creature Features: A2 Parks and Ree. 10 am (see 2 Wed) "R. Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion Dweiling Machine": Kempf House Brown Bag Lunch noon, 312 S. División. Lecture and beverage, $1. 9944898 Seminar: Michigan Initiative for Women's Health (MIWH) 4-5:30 pm, Rackham West conference room (4th floor). Topic: "Adolescent Girls' Sexuality and lts Relation to the Self." 6470472 Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM6 pm (see 2 Wed) Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 2 Wed) Men's SupportDiscussion Group: LGBP0 7pm(see2Wed) Meeting: Reform Chavura h 7 pm (see 2 Wed) From "Diet" to "Relationship with Food": Whole Foods 7 pm, Key Bank Conference Rm., 2300E. Stadium. Judy Stone will discuss trends towards intuitive eating and individual nutritional profiling, pre-register. 971-3366 Meeting: Southeast Mich. 's Naturists and Nude Beach Advocates 7 pm (see 9 Wed) Family Support Group Meeting: Washtenaw Alliance for the Mentally III 7:30 pm, St. Clares Episcopal Chu rch, 2309 Packard. For people who have mentally ill family members. 994-661 1 Living With HIV: HIVAIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed) Shamanic Joumeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed) The Tibetan Song and Dance Ensemble: Unrversity Musical Society of U-M 8 pm, Power Center. Traditional Tibetan music, theater and dance, $18-$30. 764-2538 Open Stage: The ArkSpm (see 16 Wed) "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed) Meeting: American Solidarity Comm.8 pm (see 2 Wed) "The Phantom of the Opera": Mas onic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 16 Wed) Ann Arbor Irish Ensemble: Arbor Brewing Co. 8:30 pm (see 2 Wed) Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Parad se 9 pm (see 2 Wed) Meeting: East Quad Social Group (see 2 Wed) Social Group: Bi-Ways (see 2 Wed) 24 Thursday "U.N. Reform or Retrenc hm ent? " : ICPJ and Huron Valley U.N. Association noon, A2 city council chambers, Guy Larcom Bldg., 5th Ave. & Huron. Dr. J. David Singer, U-M Prof. of Politica! Science is speaker. 475-2060 Shulchan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu) Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu) "The Times of Harvey Milk": TVQ 7 pm (see 12 Thu) Acoustic Jam: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard Rd. Open stage with host Michael Northrup. Perform or listen. 662-8283 Family, Friends, & Caregivers Support Group: HIVAIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 10 Thu) Jeff Haas Trio: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. An amazing blend of jazz and Hebrew folk song, $10. 761-1800 "Mama, I Want to Sing": Eastside Productions 8 pm, Towsley Auditorium, WCC's Morris Lawrence BW. This play by Vy Higgensen tells the story of a young woman's conflict as she moves trom the church choir to international stardom. Directed by U-M grad Evelyn Collins, $12. 763-8587 "Down the Plughole": Performance Network 8 pm (see 17 Thu) "Ladies of Lanford": EMU Theatre 8 pm(seeFri 11) "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed) Thursdays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8 pm (see 3 Thu) "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 16 Wed) Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 2 Wed) Al Hill Trio: Arbor Brewing Co. 9 pm (see 10 Thu) Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 3 Thu) Meeting: Queer Un ty Project 9 pm (see 3 Thu) 25 Friday "What's For Dinner?": Whole Foods Market 3-7 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. Featuring a quick and easy dinner idea, ncluding samples, recipes and side dish ideas. 971-3366 "Turning the Tables on the Klan" : Peace InSight 6 pm (see 22 Tue) "Ikiru [To Live]" (1952): Center for Japanese Studies 7 pm, Natural Sciences Auditorium. B & W portrayal of man's life with cáncer. 332-0503 Quink: University Musical Society 7 pm, St.Francisof Assisi CatholicChurch. Dutch a cappella quintet, $20. 764-2538 "Caught" (1996): Detroit Instituto of Arts 7 & 9:30 pm, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. A drifter is befriended by a married couple, $4.50-$5.50. 833-2323 Meeting: Queer AsianPacific Islanders 7:30 pm (see 4 Fri) Austin Lounge Lizards: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Humorous acoustic quintet from Texas, $11.761-1800 Fridays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8-10 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. Music Heritage Series: "África, Asia and Beyond," featuring performance group Niteflight. 764-7544 Twyla Tharp Dance Company: University MusicalSociety of U-M8pm, Power Center. Score by Philip Glass. 764-2538 Grads & Young Professional Veggie Shabbat Potluck: Hillel 8 pm. Lawyer's Club, LawQuad. Speaker following dinner. Topic TBA. 769-0500 "Mama, I Want to Sing": Eastside Productions 8 pm (see 24 Thu) "Down the Plughole": Performance Network 8 pm (see 17 Thu) "Apariment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed) "Ladies of Lanford": EMU Theatre 8 pm (see Fri 11) "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm, also 1 pm matinee, (see 16 Wed) Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8 15 pm (see 4 Fri) The Oíd Town Dawgs: Cafe Zola 9-1 1 pm, 112 W. Washington. Swing group croons and riffs.769-2020 Paul Vornhagenbuartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. Jazz, $5. 662-8310 TBA & Emrnett Williams: Gypsy Cafe 10 &11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Singer songwriter from NY, $3. 994-3940 26 Saturday Hallo een Potluck at the Farm: Older Lesbians Organizing (0L0) Costumes encouraged. Events and activities open to women of all ages. 668-6276 Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm (see 5 Sat) "Fist Stick Gun Knife": ICPJ noon, cali form location. Geoffrey Canada speaks on confronting violence in our communities. 665-6158 "Dinosaur Mountain!": Croswell Opera House 2 pm, 129 E. Maumee St, Adrián. Full-scale musical adventure for the whole family,$5-$10.517-264-SHOW Twyla Tharp Dance Company: University Musical Society of U-M 2 & 8 pm (see 25 Fri) "Mama, I Want to Sing": Eastside Productions 3 pm (see 24 Thu) "Caught" (1996): Detroit Instituto of Arts 4, 7 & 9:30 pm ( see 25 Fri) Animal Haunts- A Halloween Walk: A2 Parks & Ree 6-9 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Guided tours tfirough the dark woods start every 10 minutes, with a campfire and refreshments afterwards, $4515 family. 6627802 Basic Witchcraft: Magical Educational Council 6 pm (see 14 Sat) Irma H i II , pianist: New American Wing 7 pm, Rackham Aud., 915 E. Washington. Performing the music of G.l. Gurdjieff and Thomas de Hartmann: Asianinfluenced sacred music for the piano, $6. 697-6651 The Alex Graham Quintet: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Alex Graham , alto saxophone, celébrales the release of his recent "Count Down" CD with Louis Smith, trumpet and Riek Roe, piano, S5-S12. 769-2999 Livingston Taylor: The Ark 8 pm , 31 6 S. Main. The ultimate crowd-pleaser, $12.50. 763-TKTS Halloween Dance: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 8 pm, location TBA. Costumes ordrag encouraged. 4853922 "Down the Plughole": Performance Network 8 pm (see 17 Thu) "School for Scandal': EMU Theatre 8 pm (see 17 Thu) "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed) "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm, also 2 pm matinee, (see 16 Wed) Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 28 Fri) Laurence Miller & Monster Island: Gypsy Cafe 10 &1 1 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Talented performers, $3. 994-3940 27 Sunday Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am (see 6 Sun) "School for Scandal": EMU Theatre 10:30 am (see 17 Thu) Autumn Benefit: Avalon Housing 1-4 pm, The Earle, 121 W. Washington. 3rd annual benefit to help end homelessness . La tin jazz and light refreshments, $30 or $502. 663-5858 Seminar: Southeast Mich. Local of the National Writers' Union 1-4 pm, Dave Miller Building, 8731 E. Jefferson. "Negotiating a Better Book Contract," presented by Phil Mattera, $25-$40. 313438-1829 Tracy Leigh Komarmy and Aria Di Salvio: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. Songs with guitar and cello. 668-7652 Family Dance Series: A2 Parks & Ree 2-4:30 pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd. Squares, contras, and other country dances,$6S10family. 994-2928 "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 2 & 7 pm (see 2 Wed) "Turning the Tables on the Klan": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 22 Tue) "School for Scandal': EÍIU Theatre 2:30 pm (see 17 Thu) "Mama, I Want to Sing": Eastside Productions 3 pm (see 24 Thu) -Caught" (1996): Detroit Instituto of Arts 4 & 7 pm ( see 25 Fri) Sunday Jan: Del Rio 6-S pm (see 6 Sun) Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 6 Sun) Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7 pm (see 8 Sun) "Down the Plughole": Performance Network 7 pm (see 17 Thu) Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 6 Sun) Meeting: Ypsilanti lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 6 Sun) "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 7:30 pm, also 2 pm matinee, (see 16 Wed) Wayne Toups & Zydecajun: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Accordion-driven fusion of cajun, zydeco and rock & rolt, $13.761-1800 Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8 pm (see 6 Sun) Reggae & World Music Night: Arbor Brewing Co. 9 pm (see 6 Sun) A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 6 Sun) Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 6 Sun) 28 Monday Rehearsal : Out Loud Chorus (see 7 Mon ) Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 7 Mon) "Off the Wall" and "Never Give Up": Detroit Inst tute of Arts 7 pm 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. Two short indies, $4.50-$5.50. 833-2323 Meeting: Labor Party of Washtenaw County 7 pm (see 14 Mon) HIV & Recovery: HIVAIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 7 Mon) Mondays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8-1 0 pm (see 7 Mon) Group: Monday Night Out 9 pm (see 7 Mor) The Still: Arbor Brewing Co.9 pm (see 7Mon) Bird of Parad ise Or chestra 9 pm (see 7 Mon) 29 Tuesday Meeting: Lavendar Information & Library Association (see 1 Tue) Lollipop Tree: A2Parks and Rec. 10:30 am (see 1 Tue) Tenant Talk: WC BN 88 .3 FM6-6 :30 pm (see 1 Tue) Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Center 6-10 pm (see 1 Tue) Israel Tuesday News Schmooze: American Movement for Israel 6 pm (see 1 Tue) Teen LesBiGay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 1 Tue) "Chefs for the Top of the Park": A2 Summer Festival 6:30 pm, Gandy Dancer 401 DepotSt.Multi-courseharvest dinner to benefit A2's Summer Festival. Meet area chefs over dessert, $75-5100.647-2278 "The Continuing Need for Strong U.S. U.N. Relations": ICPJ7 pm, Women's City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. Speaker Gillian Martin Sorensen, U.N. ilnderSecretary-General. Sorenson will also speak at a noon lunch forum at the International Center, 602 Madison. 4752060 "A H story of the KKK": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Thom Saffold, Christain Education Director at Bethlehem UCC discusses the influence of the KKK on society. 769-7422 Living With HIV: HIVAIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 1 Tue) Fred Eaglesmith & Box Set: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Original newvoices, free! 761-1800 State Symphony Orchestra of Russia: University Musical Society 8 pm. Mili Aud. Mahler's Symphony No. 9, $16$42. 764-2538 U-M Folk Dancing Club: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8 pm (see 2 Wed) "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 16 Wed) Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:15 pm (see 1 Tue) Local Artist Jam Night: Arbor Brewing Co.9pm (see 1Tue) Acid Jan Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Tue) 30Wednesday "Cobblestone Houses": Kempf House Brown Bag Lunch noon, 312 S. División. Slide show with Grace Shackman. beverage, $1.994-4898 "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 3 & 8 pm (see 2 Wed) Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM6 pm (see 2 Wed) Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 2 Wed) Meeting: Reform Chavurah 7 pm (see 2 Wed) Men's SupportDiscussion Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 2 Wed) Living With HIV: HIVAIOS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed) Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 2 Wed) Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm (see 1 6 Wed) Wednesdays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8-10 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. Open Mie Night: Perform or listen and help choose winner. 764-7544 Meeting: American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 2 Wed) "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm, also 1 pm matinee, (see 16 Wed) Ann Arbor Irish Ensemble: Arbor Brewing Co. 8:30 pm (see 2 Wed) RonBrooksTrio:BirdofParadise9pm (see 2 Wed) Meeting: EastQuad Social Group 9 pm (see 2 Wed) Social Group: Bi-Ways (see 2 Wed) 31 Thursday Halloween Family Celebration:Whole Foods 5:30 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. Trick or Treat at WFM - wear your costume, goodies for the kids! 971-3366 Shulchan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu) Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 3 Thu) Micro Madness Tasting & Halloween Party: Arbor Brewing Company 7 pm, 1 1 4 E. Washington . Microbrewers f rom Mich . Ohio and Indiana will come by & bring theirfavorites, live music at 9:30: wear your costume! $20 for unlimited (7-9 pm)beer & appetizer buffet. 2131393 "The Hunger": TVQ 7 pm (see 12 Thu) Positive Women's Group: HIVAIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 3 Thu) Radney Foster: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Beautifully crafted songs, $11. 763-TKTS "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 2 Wed) Thursdays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8-10 pm. Live jazz. (see 3 Thu) Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 2 Wed) Al Hill & The Love Butlers: Arbor Brewing Co.9pm (see 10 Thu) Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 3 Thu) Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm (see 12 Thu)