November

LITERARY EVENTS Book & Poetry Readings, Publication Parties, Writers Groups, etc. are listed are in the the LITERARY EVENTS VISUAL ARTS Calendar Calendar (page 12)  VISUAL ARTS  Art Exhibitions, Workshops, Artist Opportunities, etc. are listed in the VISUAL ARTS Calendar (page 10).                   

To publicize December Calendar events, send information by November 15 to AGENDA, 220 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. Unless otherwise noted, all events listed in the CALENDAR are free and open to the public. All locations are n Ann Arbor unless otherwise noted.

1 Friday   Day Off Outdoors: A2 Parks and Rec 8:30am-5:30pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Hands-on activities for K-5th graders, $25/child, pre-registration required. 662-7802. No School Days on the Farm: A2 Parks & Rec 8:30am-5:30pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard. K-5th graders participate in crafts, stories, games, etc, $25/child, pre-registration required. 994-2928. Disarmament Group Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon, ICPJ office, Memorial Church, 730 Tappan. 663-1870. Public Lecture Series: EMU's Dept. of History and Philosophy 2-4 pm, McKenny Union's Alumni Rm. Professor, ethicist, and animal rights activist, Tom Regan, lectures on "The Philosophy of the Bloomsbury Group." light refreshments. 663-2259. Delivering Shabbat Meals: Hillel 3:15-4:30pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Volunteer to help Jewish senior citizens. 213-1459. A History of the KKK": Peace InSight 6 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Thom Saffold, Christian Education Director at Bethlehem UCC, examines the Klan. 769-7422. "Ohayo" (1959): Center for Japanese Studies 7 pm, Natural Sciences Aud. Free movie series. 764-6307. Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm, call for location. Meets every Fri. 763-4186. Sankai Juku "Yuragi (In a Space of Perpetual Motion)": UMS World Tour - Traditions of Asia Series 8 pm, Power Center. Powerful and mesmerizing dance performance - "measured movement emanating from the human soul," $24-$32. 764-2538. "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm, 137 Park St, Chelsea. Written by Jeff Daniels: Annie is in for surprises when she gets a lease on Apt. 3A, $15 (Wed, Thu, Sun) $20 (Fri & Sat). 475-7902. RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S.Main. A2's favorite bluegrass band, $11. 761-1800 Dance: PFLAGA2 8-11 pm, St. Andrew's Church, 306 N. Division St. Substance-free, for lesbian, gay & bi youth & friends. 741-0659. Fridays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8-10 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. The winner of Wed.'s open mic evening will showcase their talent. 764-7544 ."The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm, Masonic Temple, Detroit. Andrew Lloyd Weber's mega-musical hit, $20-$65. 810-645-6666. Bert Challis: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30 pm, 314 E.Liberty. Of "Mother Goose & Grimm" comic-strip fame, $10.996-9080. Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm, Dondero High School, Royal Oak. Charley 482-2450 or Kelly 663-0036. Ethnic Connection: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Traditional Klezmer music. 769-2020. Jim Roll & M.K.R.: Gypsy Cafe 9 & 11 pm, 214 N.4th Ave. 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).

2 Saturday    Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 10 am-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. Topic: "Are We There For Our Children?" 769-7530. "Theatre Beyond Words": Walk & Squawk Performance Project 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 122 E. Mosley. Workshop explores performance through movement, text, improvisation and imagination, call for fees. 668-0407. Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. With a visit from Winnie-the-Pooh. 668-7652. Seminar: Anti-Racist Action (ARA) 11 am, City Center Bldg. 7th floor, 220 E. Huron. Liberation psychotherapy for artists, activists, and people of conscience, featuring speaker Barbara Pliskow, PhD. 761-2176. Forest Fantasy: A2 Parks & Rec. 1-3 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Ages 5 and up will be led on an exploration of an enchanted forest, $6/child, pre-registration necessary. 662-7802. Samhain Ritual: Shining Lakes Grove Druidic Group 2-5 pm, Friends Meeting House, 1420 Hill. Celebrate the new year and honor ancestors. 665-8428. "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple 2 & 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Leslie Feinburg: LGBPO, Common Language Bookstore & others 8 pm, Trotter House, 1443 Washtenaw. The first speaker for the "Silver Anniversary Distinguished Lecturer Series," Feinburg will discuss the history and oppression of transgender people. 763-4186. Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theatre: UClub 8pm, 1st floor Mich. Union. Nonprofit benefit organization presents authentic African music and dance, $4-$7 763-3281. "Rock the Note": U-M Harmonettes & Gentlemen 8 pm, Rackham Aud. Two acappella ensembles join forces for their 2nd annual fall concert, $5. 647-4418. Menahem Pressler, pianist: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Benefit performance for KCH featuring works by Haydn, Schumann, Debussy and Chopin, $20-$35, reservations. 769-2999. Lou & Peter Berryman: The Ark 8 pm 316 S. Main. Humorous singing/songwriting duo, $11.761-1800. Massage Class for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm. 209 W. Kingsley. David 662-6282. "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Sankai Juku: UMS World Tour - Traditions of Asia Series 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Bert Challis: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 1 Fri). Greg Mclntosh & The Original Bros. of Love: Gypsy Cafe 9&11pm, 214N. 4th Ave. 994-3940.

3 Sunday    Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am, Canham. Kelly 663-0036 or Charley 482-2450.  Marvin Kahn/Keith Vreeland Duo: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. Detroit jazz duo. 668-7652. Play Date: Shining Lakes Groves Druidic Group 2-4 pm, Hands-On Museum, 219 E. Huron. For all ages, adults $4/kids $2.50. 665-8428. Menahem Pressler, pianist: Kerrytown Concert House 2 pm (see 2 Sat). "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 2 & 7 pm (see 1 Fri). "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 2 & 7:30 pm (see 1 Fri). "A History of the KKK": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 1 Fri). Sabri Brothers: UMS World Tour- Traditions of Asia Series 4 pm, Rackham Aud. Pakistani ensemble features a vocal chorus/tabla/harmonium sound, $16-$28. 764-2538. 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. U-M Jazz Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 6 pm-9 pm, 207 S. Ashley. 662-8310. Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6:30-8:30 pm, 548 S. Main. Monthty business meeting. 663-3555. Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7-9:30 pm, 215 N. Main. Big band jazz, $3. 663-7758. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men , & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 721-2081. Michael Hedges: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Innovative guitarist, $20. 761-1800. Israeti Dancing: Hillel 8-10 pm. Hillel. 1429 Hill St. Novices to veterans, $2.50. 769-0500. Current Events Discussion: Hillel 8:30 pm, Not  Another Cafe. The Israel Michigan Public Affairs Committee meets weekly to discuss the situation in the Middle East. 769-0500. 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, 207 S. Ashley. With Paul Finkbeiner & Friends 662-8310. Meeting: Unscouts call for time and location. Group for bisexual and bi-friendly women, 22+ years. 763-4186.

4 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. Career Networking & Support Group: Soundings - A Center for Women 10-11:30 am, 4090 Packard. Meets weekly, $10 session. 973-7723. Women's Support Group: LGBPO 5 pm, LGBPO Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd Floor. Meets every Mon. Open to all women. 763-4186. "Finding Our Creative Selves" Workshop: Soundings - A Center for Women 7-9 pm, 4090 Packard. Discussion series meets weekly through Dec. 9, $120. 973-7723. HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, meets every Monday. For HlV-positive men & women who are chemically dependent. 800-578-2300. Trio Fontenay: UMS Chamber Arts Series 8 pm, Rackham Aud. Piano trio, $10-$20. 764-2538. Discussion: American Movement for Israel 8 pm, Hillel 1429 Hill St. Topic: "How Has Rabin's Death Changed the Israeli Perspective on the Peace Process?" 769-0500. "On A-l-R": WUOM 91.7 FM 8 pm Broadcast of Artists-in-Radio program featuring soprano Lauren Wagner in conversation and recital. 764-9210. "Letters Home": Talk to Us Theatre Troupe/Hillel 8 pm, place TBA. Interactive theatre troupe deals with the subject of college life. 769-0500. Mondays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 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. Weekly social for lesbians, bisexual people, and gay men. 763-4186 .Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm-1 am, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. 12-piece big band jazz, $3. 662-8310.

5 Tuesday    Tyke Program-Native Americans: A2 Parks Rec 10-11:30 am & 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Ages 4-5 tread the hills in moccasins, hear stories, and learn about traditions of Native Americans, $25 child for four Tuesdays, pre-register. 662-7802. Volunteer Meeting: Habitat for Humanity 1-3:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Help build homes for low-income families. 769-0500. 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 & bisexual men. Confidential. 800-578-2300. Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm. Call-in radio show with Pattrice Maurer of the A2 Tenante Union. 763-3500. Meeting: Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm. Meets every Tue. Call Mark or Miriam for location. 662-2222. Panel Discussion: Peace InSight 7 pm.CTN, Cable Channel 9.Topic: "The Effect of Military Spending on Social Programs." 769-7422. "Freeing the Body": Walk & Squawk Performance Project 7-9 pm, 122 E. Mosley. A movement & physical theatre workshop for women, no performance experience necessary. Call for fees/info. 668-0407. Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, every Tue. Support group for men & women. Call HARC for info. 800-578-2300. Video Planning Meeting: Peace InSight 8 pm, Expresso Royale Caffe II, 214 S. Main. Help produce shows for local cablecast on peace & social justice issues. 761-7749. Election Night Viewing Party: Lamdagrads 8 pm, 309 N. Ingalls, 2nd floor. 763-4186. Election Night Party: Huron Valley Greens after the polls close, Hei Wah House, 1402 Hill St. Everyone is welcome to watch the returns. 663-3555. Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm, Kimball High School, Royal Oak. Charley 482-2450 or Kelly 663-0036. "Hit and Run": Residence Hall Repertory Theatre Hillel 9 pm. Alice Lloyd. Exploration of sexual, verbal and physical assault through music, poetry, dance, improvisation, and comedy. 332-8932. Acid Jam Night: Prism Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. DJ Bubblicious spinning hip-bop and acid jazz favorites, $3. 662-8310.

6 Wednesday   "How Did the Victorians Know?": Kempf House Brown Bag Lunch noon, 312 S Division. Lecture & beverage, $1. 994-4898. Seminar: Michigan Initiative for Women's Health (MIWH) 3-5 pm, School of Public Health Bldg I, Rm. 3001. Topic: "Pregnancy in Teenaged Women." 647-0472. "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 3 pm matinee (see 1 Fri). Women's Support Group: LGBPO 5 pm, LGBPO Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd Floor. Meets every Wed. Open to all women. 763-4186. Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm.Closets R4 Clothes (6pm) shares the hour with Radio Q (6:30 pm). News and more for the Les/Bi/Gay communities. 763-3500. Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 3 Sun). Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30-8 pm, SAFE House, 4100 Clark Rd. Weekly meeting for lesbian survivors of lesbian battering. 973-0242 x201. "The Americanization of the Holocaust": EMU Spectrum Lecture Series 7 pm, Roosevelt Hall. Speaker: Dr. Michael Berenbaum, Director of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Followed by short film, "One Survivor Remembers," and panel discussion. 487-3045. 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. Rodger Kamenetz: Celebration of Jewish Arts 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Author of "The Jew in the Lotus" will discuss the connection between Judaism and Buddhism, $4-$5. 769-0500. Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, every Wed. Support group for men and women. Call HARC for info. 800-578-2300. Shamanic Journeys: MagicaI Education Council 7:30 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill St. Simplified approach to shamanic traditions. 665-3522. Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Perform or listen, $3. 761 -1800. U-M Folk Dancing Club: Pierpont Commons 8-10:30 pm, Leonardo's, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. Learn a variety of international dances, beginners welcome. 662-4258. Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm, Mich. Union. Group organized around human rights in Latin America. 663-0173. "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8pm (see1 Fri). Irish Night: Arbor Brewing Co. 8:30-11:30 pm, 114 E. Washington. Live music with the A2 Irish Ensemble, no cover. 213-1393. Invasion of Improv: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Featuring the Portugueses Rodeo Clown Company, $6/$3 students. 996-9080. Social Group: Bi-Ways 8:30 pm, Luther Co-op, 1520 Hill. A social group for bisexuals. Dorian 213-2437. "Without a Net Creative Comedy Explosion": U-Club 9pm, 1st floor Mich. Union, 530 S. State. Student troupe will present a variety of sketches, $3. 763-3281. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm -1 am, 207 S. Ashley. With Bassist Ron Brooks, pianist Rick Roe, drummer Pete Siers, $3. 662-8310. Meeting: East Quad Group 9-11 pm, call for location. A social group for students who are lesbians, gays, and bisexuals. 763-4186.

7 Thursday   "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 1 pm matinee (see 1 Fri). 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, 1101 S. Univ. Practice your Hebrew in a fun, social atmosphere. 769-0500. SupportDiscussion Group: Women of Color 7 pm, 3110 Mich. Union. Meets every Thu. 763-4186. Mass Meeting, Conference on the Holocaust: Hillel 7 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Join the planning committee for the 18th Annual Conference 769-0500. Current Events Discussion: Progressive Jewish Collective 7 pm, Ali Baba Restaurant, Hill & Packard. 769-0500. Career Change Workshop Series: Soundings-A Center for Women 7-9 pm, 4090 Packard. Meets weekly thru Nov. 21, $50/two sessions. 973-7723. Drum Circle: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard. Open stage with host Reba DeVine. Perform or listen. 662-8283. Family, Friends & Caregivers Support Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, meets alternate Thursdays. Group addresses the emotional needs of individuals who care about for people living with HIV/AIDS. 800-578-2300. "Hold the Hot Sauce" & "Do Not Go Gentle": EMU Theatre Guest Artists 8 pm, Sponberg Theatre, EMU. "Hold the Hot Sauce: The Story of a Non-Spanish speaking Mexican Queer." stars storyteller and EMU alum Michael Garcia; "Do Not Go Gentle ... Affirming life through living with AIDS" stars EMU alum Daniel Vice and features a medley of narratives from Whitman and Sexton to AIDS patients and their families, $5-$12. 487-1221. Thursdays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8-10 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. Live jazz. 764-7544. "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Dean Haglund: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Club comedian and recurring "X-Files" character, $10. 996-9080. Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm, Mich. Union (follow the signs). 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. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 6 Wed).

8 Friday   Delivering Shabbat Meals: Hillel 3:15 pm (see 1 Fri). Sharing Shabbat: Chaverim 5pm (Orthodox) and 5:30 pm (Conservative and Reform), Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Service and dinner, bring friends to learn about Jewish Sabbath, $8/$4 students, make reservations by Thu. 769-0500. Panel Discussion: Peace InSight 6 pm (see 5 Tue). "The Profound Desire of the Gods" (1968): Center for Japanese Studies 7 pm (see 1 Fri). Second Friday Discussion: Older Lesbians Organizing (OLO) 7:30-9:30 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. Topic TBA. Open to women of all ages. 769-4750. Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm (see 4 Fri). "The Couch": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Preview performance of play which explores the dynamics of relationships as Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud face off over differences of theory and opinion. The conflict is set amidst a passionate love triangle between Jung, his wife Emma. and his lover and patient, Toni Laufer, $8-$10. 663-0696. Six Scenes in Search of the Muse: Workshop for the Creative Arts 8 pm, 1st floor Mich. Union, 530 S. State. Original student dramatic presentations on a variety of topics, cali for ticket prices. 763-3281 Party Brennan: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore 8 pm, 206 N . 4th Ave. Presentation on midwifery care and home birth, suggested donation $3. 665-2757. Jim Lauderdale: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. A multi-faceted performer, $11. 761-1800. Les Arts Florissants: UMS Chorale Union Series 8 pm, Hill Aud. Period -instrument performance of Handel's "Acis and Galate," $16-$42. 764-2538. Fridays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8-10 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. Featuring the Contrapeneurs playing French-Canadian and Irish music. 764-7544. "Hold the Hot Sauce" & "Do Not Go Gentle": EMU Theatre Guest Artists 8 pm (see 7 Thu). "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri) ."The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Dean Haglund: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 7 Thu). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm (see 1 Fri). Firebird Balalaika Ensemble: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Russian & Eastern European music on traditional instruments. 769-2020. Alex Lumelsky & TBA: Gypsy Cafe 9 & 11 pm, 214 N.4th Ave. 994-3940. Adam Druckman/Audrey Becker: Cava Java 9:30 pm, 1101 S. Univ. Two of the area's top folksinger/songwriters, $4. 741-5282. Ramona Collins: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1:30 am, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-6310 .

9  Saturday    Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm (see 2 Sat). "Theatre Beyond Words": Walk & Squawk 10:30 am (see 2 Sat). Croissant Concert: Kerrytown Concert House 11 am, 415 N. 4th Ave. Music for 1 to 10 flutes, includes refreshments, $9-$12. 769-2999. Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. Theme: "Fall." 668-7652. "Dinner Ideas" Cooking Demo: Whole Foods Market noon-2 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. With Chef Massimo Fedozzi of Chianti. 971-3366. "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 2 & 8 pm (see 1 Fri). "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 Hill. Informal discussion of the Old Religion of Europe. 665-3522. Billiards Night: Reform Chavurah 7pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Meet for Havdalah and shoot pool at the Mich. Union Billiards room, RSVP. 998-0441. "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil": UMS Jazz Directions Series 8 pm, Hill Aud. Program celebrates the music of Johnny Mercer, with author John Berendt reading passages from his novel "Midnight in the Garden..." integrated with instrument and song performances, $18-$30. 764-2538. Anacapa String Quartet: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. A Tribute to Schubert, $5-$15 769-2999. David Wilcox: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Narrative singer/songwriter, $13.50.761-1800. Six Scenes in Search of the Muse: Workshop for the Creative Arts 8 pm (see Fri 8). "Hold the Hot Sauce" & "Do Not Go Gentle": EMU Theatre Guest Artists 8 pm (see 7 Thu). "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). "The Couch": Performance Network 8 pm (see 8 Fri). Massage Class for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm (see 2 Sat). Dean Haglund: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 &10:30 pm (see 7 Thu). Four Hands: Gypsy Cafe 9 & 11 pm, 214 N.4th Ave. 994-3940. Ramona Collins: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 8 Fri).

10 Sunday    Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am (see 3 Sun). Second Sunday Stroll-Traditional Animal Tanning and Skinning: A2 Parks and Rec 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Demos of traditional methods for preparing animal hides, hands-on activities, $4/person or $15/family, pre-register. 662-7802 .Dance Workshop: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Academy 1-5 pm, Pittsfield Grange Hall. "Bohemian Nat'l Polka" 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, 1920 Packard Rd. Open stage for the young ones. Perform or listen. 662-8283. Common Cents: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. New York-based acoustic duo. 668-7652. Training Session: Foundation for Ethics and Meaning 1:30-5:30 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Pre-registration is necessary, $15. 663-8997. Gender Free Contra Dance: A2 Rainbow Contra Dancers/Pierpont Commons 2-5 pm, Mich. League Ballroom. Traditional American folk dancing with no gender dance roles, beginners welcome, $5-$6. Rita 930-2763. Panel Discussion: Peace InSight 2 pm (see 5 Tue). "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 2 pm matinee (see 1 Fri). "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 2 & 7:30 pm (see 1 Fri). Gregorian Chant Workshop: The Academy of Early Music 4-6 pm, Unity Church, 4599 Carpenter Rd.,Ypsi, donation $10. 332-4606. 70-Year Anniversary Celebration: Hillel 5 pm, Hotel Baronette, Twelve Oaks Mali, Novi. Honor Hillel's distinctive leaders and role models; guest speakers are Richard M. Joel and Dr. Homer Neal, $100/person, (students $25/person). 769-0500. U-M Jazz Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 6 pm (see 3 Sun). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6pm (see 3 Sun). Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 3 Sun). Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6:30-8:30 pm, Rm. 6, Mich. League. Reviewing the Ralph Nader & the Gaia Kil e campaigns. 663-3555 Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7-8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 662-5189. "The Couch": Performance Network 7 pm (see 8 Fri). Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 3 Sun). "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 7 pm (see 1 Fri). Bela Fleck & the Flecktones: EMU Performing Arts 7:30 pm, Pease Aud.,EMU. Progressive, banjo-centered ensemble, $10-$18. 487-1221. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, 6 Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 3 Sun). Alexander Zonjik & Friends: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Jazzy flutin' tunes. 761-1800. Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8 pm (see 3 Sun). Current Events Discussion: IMPAC Hillel 8:30 pm (see 3 Sun). A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 3 Sun). Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 3 Sun).

11 Monday    Day Off Outdoors: A2 Parks & Rec 8:30 am (see 1 Fri). No School Days on the Farm: A2 Parks & Rec 8:30 am (see 1 Fri). Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 4 Mon). Career Networking & Support Group: Soundings 10-11 :30 am (see 4 Mon). Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 4 Mon) .Discussion 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. Country Ballroom Dancing Workshop: Pierpont Commons 7-10 pm, Mich. League Ballroom. Beginners welcome, $2. 764-7544. HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 4 Mon). "Master of Arts" Series: WU0M 91.7 FM 8 pm . Broadcast of forum with Twyla Tharp and U-M professors. 764-9210. Mondays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8-10 pm (see 4 Mon). "Letters Home": Talk to Us Theatre Troupe Hillel 8 pm (see 4 Mon) Group: Monday Night Out 9pm (see 4 Mon). Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 4 Mon) .

12 Tuesday   Auditions: Croswell Opera House 10 am-4 pm, 1 29 E. Maumee St., Adrian. For the Fall/Winter season. 517-263-6868. Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm (see 5 Tue). Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 6-10 pm (see 5 Tue). Israel Tuesday News Schmooze: American Movement for Israel 6 pm (see 5 Tue). Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 5 Tue). "The Politics of Meaning": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Michael Lerner speech on reforming institutions. 769-7422. Service of Hope in the Face of AIDS: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 7 pm, 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams. Ypsi. 677-1418. Rosh Hodesh Service: Jewish Feminist Group 7:30 pm, Hillel. 1429 Hill. Creative, feminist service. 769-0500. Washington Job Fair: IMPAC/Hillel 7:30 pm, place TBA. Learn about working/interning in the nation's capital. 769-0500. "Guatemala: Seeds of Hope": ICPJ 7:30 pm, 1st Baptist Church. Andrea Walsh, former Washtenaw County commissioner, shows slides of her work for the past 3 years in Guatemala and southern Mexico accompanying displaced Guatemalans back to their communities. 663-1870. 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 5 Tue). Jan Krist: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Album release in the new-acoustic field, $9. 761-1800. U-M Folk Dancing Club: Pierpont Commons 8 pm (see 6 Wed). "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm (see 5 Tue). "Hit & Run": Residence Hall Repertory Theatre 9 pm (see 5 Tue) .Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 5 Tue).

13 Wednesday   Benefit Shopping Day: Whole Foods Market 9 am-9 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. 5% of your purchases will benefit the Chefs Collaborative 2000. 971-3366 ."The Detroit Observatory at the U-M & Other Observatories": Kempf House Brown Bag Lunch noon, 312 S. Division. Lecture & beverage, $1 . 994-4898. "Vegetarian Holiday Dinner" Cooking Demo: Whole Foods Market noon1 pm, Kitchen Port, 415 N. Fifth Ave. With WFM's Ken Silverstein. 971-3366. Women's Support Discussion Group: LGBP0 5 pm (see 6 Wed). Second Wednesday Supper Forum: Guild House 5:15-7:15 pm, 802 Monroe. Rice and beans supper followed by forum and discussion . Jim Sweeton will speak about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, $5. 662-5189. Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 6 Wed). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 3 Sun). Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 6 Wed). Meeting: Southeast Mich. 's Naturists & 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. Dinner at the Aut Bar: Jewish Lesbian Bisexual Gay Collective 7 pm, Aut Bar, 315 Braun Ct. Bernard 332-6149. Mens Support/Discussion Group: LGBP0 7pm (see 6 Wed). Meeting: Reform Chavurah 7 pm (see 6 Wed). Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 6 Wed). Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 6 Wed). Airmen of Note: EMU Performing Arts 8 pm, Pease Aud., EMU. Premier jazz ensemble in free concert! 487-1221. "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 6 Wed) ."The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8pm (see 1 Fri). Irish Night: Arbor Brewing Co. 8:30 pm (see 6 Wed). Invasion of Improv: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 pm (see 6 Wed). Social Group: Bi-Ways 8:30 pm (see 6 Wed). "Without a Net Creative Comedy Explosion": U-Club 9 pm (see 6 Wed) .Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 6 Wed). Meeting: East Quad Group 9 pm (see 6 Wed) .

14 Thursday    Buhr Ice Rink Season Opening: A2 Parks & Rec call for hours, 2751 Packard Rd. Public skating, $2-$2.50, season passes available. 971-3228. Racial & Economic Justice Meeting: ICPJ noon-1:30 pm, ICPJ office, Memorial Church, 730 Tappan St. Plan welfare simulations, non-violence training, anti-racism work. 663-1870. Dinner for the Homeless: Volunteers in Action/Hillel 3-7 pm, First United Methodist Church (across from Olga's). Help prepare (3-5 pm) and serve dinner (5-7 pm). 769-0500. Shulchan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 7 Thu). Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 7 Thu). K.C. Groves: PJ's Used Records & CDs 7-8 pm, 617-B Packard. In-store performance by old-timey bluegrass guitarist/mandolinist singer/songwriter. 663-3441. Meeting: LGBT People of Color 7 pm, Mich. Union. 669-0964. "Parting Glances": TVQ 7pm, LGBPO Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd floor. Gay love story about 24 hours in the lives of two young men as they prepare to end their relationship. 763-4186. Support/Discussion Group:Women of Color 7 pm (see 7 Thu). Auditions: Croswell Opera House 7-10 pm (see 12 Tue). BYOC (Bake Your Own Challah): Volunteers in Action/Hillel 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Make Challah for Shabbat, help Jewish elderly in A2, and watch "must see TV." 769-0500. Positive Women's Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, meets alternate Thursdays. Group for HlV-positive women. 800-578-2300. Songwriters Open Mic: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard Rd. Songwriters perform and talk about their songs. Open stage with host Jim Novak. Perform or listen. 662-8283. "The Couch": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Opening night of play which explores the dynamics of relationships as Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud face off over differences of theory and opinion. The conflict is set amidst a passionate love triangle between Jung, his wife Emma, and his lover and patient, Toni Laufer, $9-$12. 663-0696.  Benefit Concert: Freedom Orchestra  8  pm, 1st Congregational Church, 608 E. William. Local musicians play to benefit A2 Community Farm and the tenants of Avalon Housing, $5-$15 donation suggested. 662-7413. Liam O'Flynn: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. A high-spirited evening of Irish music, $14.50. 761-1800. "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Thursdays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8 pm (see 7 Thu). "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Stunt Johnson Theater: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Gaggle of rabble rousers, $10. 996-9080. Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 7 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 6 Wed). Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm (see 7 Thu).

15 Friday   Disarmament Group Meeting noon (see 1 Fri). Delivering Shabbat Meals: Hillel 3:15 pm (see 1 Fri). An Israeli Shabbat: American Movement for Israel 5 pm (Orthodox) and 5:30 pm (Conservative and Reform), Hillel, 1429 Hill. Service and dinner, bring friends to learn about Jewish Sabbath, $854 students, make reservations by Thu. 769-0500. "The Politics of Meaning": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 12 Tue). Grads & Young Professionals Veggie Shabbat Pot luck: Hillel 7 pm.Lawyer's Club, Law Quad. Topic: Jewish-Polish relations. 769-0500 "Boy" (1969): Center for Japanese Studies 7 pm (see 1 Fri). Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm (see 4 Fri). Showcase Concert: Dance Gallery Peter Sparling & Co. 8 pm, 111 Third St. Featuring classical and contemporary music and dance, $5. 747-8885. U-M Arts Chorale Concert: U-Club 8 pm, 1st floor Mich. Union. 50-member student chorale will perform a variety of songs, $3. 763-3281. Paula Poundstone: EMU Office of Campus Life 8 pm, Pease Aud., EMU. Comedy from politics to Pop Tarts, call for ticket prices. 487-1221. Holly Near w/ John Buccino: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Near is a musical performer and activist, $17.50. 761-1800. "The Couch": Performance Network 8 pm (see 14 Thu). "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Stunt Johnson Theater: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 14 Thu) Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm (see 1 Fri). Five Guys Named Moe: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Acoustic swing. 769-2020. Nnenna Freelon & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Concord Records artist, $5. 662-8310. Dale Ozburn and Kim French & As UR:Gypsy Cafe 9&11 pm. 214 N. 4th Ave. 994-3940. Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm (see 4 Fri).

16 Saturday    Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm (see 2 Sat). Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. Theme: "Trains." 668-7652. Map it Out!: A2 Parks and Rec 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Teaches 9-12 year-olds how to read maps and basic orienteering skills, $6, pre-register. 662-7802. "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 2 & 8 pm (see 1 Fri). 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. International Music and Dance Night: U-Club 7 pm, 1st floor Mich. Union. Dances from around the world, followed by DJ dance party, $3-$7. 763-3281. RFD Boys: The Ark 8pm, 316 S. Main. A2's favorite bluegrass band, $8.75 761-1800. William Doppmann, pianist: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Works by Bach, Schubert and Chopin will be played in memory of the late Benning Dexter, $5-$15. 769-2999. Guitar Summit III: UMS Jazz Directions Series 8 pm, Michigan Theater. Featuring Paco de Lucia, Al Dimeola, and John McLaughlin, $24-$36. 764-2538. "The Couch": Performance Network 8pm (see 14 Thu). Showcase Concert: Dance Gallery Peter Sparling & Co. 8 pm (see 15 Fn). "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Massage Class for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm (see 2 Sat). Stunt Johnson Theater: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 14 Thu). Nnenna Freelon & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 15 Fri). Jeffery Stieger & Lisa Mueller: Gypsy Cafe 9 & 11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave 994-3940. Club Fabulous Dance Party: LGBPO 10pm-2am, Rackham Assembly Hall. alcohol-and drug-free megamix party for lesbians, gays and bisexuals of all ages, $4 (sliding scale). 763-4186.

17 Sunday    Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am (see 3 Sun) Songsister Julie Austin: The Ark 1 pm, 316 S. Main. Children's show, $17.50. 761-1800. Hope Orchestra: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Detroit-based acoustic rock and roll. 668-7652. 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 Gays PFLAG /Ann Arbor 2 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Helping friends and family understand and accept gay loved ones. 741-0659. "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 2 pm matinee (see 1 Fri). "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 2 & 7:30 pm (see 1 Fri). "The Politics of Meaning": Peace InSight 2pm (see 12 Tue). Philip Candelaria: Kerrytown Concert House 4 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Classical guitarist,$5-$12. 769-2999. U-M Jazz Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 6 pm (see 3 Sun). Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6 pm (see 3 Sun). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 3 Sun). Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6:30-8:30 pm, Rm. 6, Mich. League. Finalizing plans for new ecological & social action projects. 663-3555. "The Couch": Performance Network 7 pm (see 14 Thu). "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 7 pm (see 1 Fri). Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 3 Sun). Gary Davidoff Memorial Lecture: Hillel 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Topic: "The Health Care Crisis- Danger or Opportunity: Lessons from Judaism." 769-0500. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 3 Sun). Habitat for Humanity Benefit Concert with Banu Gibson & The New Orleans Hot Jazz: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Benefit dessert reception starts at 6:30 pm, $50 benefit ticket (996-9933)$17.50 concert only. 761-1800. Percussion Group Cincinnati: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N 4th Ave. Featuring music from around the world, $ 5-$12. 769-2999 Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8 pm (see 3 Sun) Current Events Discussion: Hillel 8:30 pm (see 3 Sun). A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 3 Sun). Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 3 Sun).

18 Monday   Tzippori Archaeological Dig: Hillel by appointment, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Learn about opportunities for participating in an archaeological dig in Israel. 769-0500. Career Networking & Support Group: Soundings 10-11:30 am (see 4 Mon). Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 4 Mon). Sexual Assault Workshop: Queer University LGBPO/SAPAC 7-9 pm, Kuenzel Room, Mich. Union. Guest speakers on sexual assault issues. 763-4186. Healthy Choices Grocery Shopping Tour: Whole Foods Market 7 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. Focus on great-tasting and healthy foods, pre-register. 971-3366. "Guatemala-Nothing Hidden Thai Will Not Be Known": ICPJ 7:30 pm, location TBA. Slide presentation of the award-winning play by Randall Shea. 663-1870. HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 4 Mon). Drive Train & MKR Concert: (313) Records 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Featuring the music of two fine A2 acoustic groups, call for ticket info. 663-0681. "Letten Home": Talk to Us Theatre Troupe 8 pm (see 4 Mon). Mondays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8-10 pm (see 4 Mon) "On A-IR": WU0M 91 .7 FM 8 pm (see 4 Mon) Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 4 Mon). Group: Monday Night Out 9 pm (see 4 Mon). Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 4 Mon) .

19 Tuesday   Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm (see 5 Tue). Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 6-10 pm (see 5 Tue). Israel Tuesday News Schmooze: American Movement for Israel 6 pm (see 5 Tue). Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 5 Tue). "The Israeli Confiscation of Palestinian Lands": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Speaker is Jim Sweeton, participant in non-violent civil disobedience on the West Bank. 769-7422. "The Spirit of Pocahontas ": Walt Disney's World on Ice 7:30 pm, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit. Song and story combined with figure skating. $11.50-$17.50 (810) 645-6666. Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 5 Tue). Second Hand String Band: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. A2's newest acoustic quartet makes their debut, $8. 761-1800. "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm (see 5 Tue). "Hit & Run": Residence Hall Repertory Theatre 9 pm (see 5 Tue). Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 5 Tue) .

20 Wednesday   Habitat for Humanity Project: Volunteers in Action/Hillel call for time and place. Assist Habitat for Humanity build homes for low-income families. Dan 997-0690. Holiday Food Baskets: A2 Parks & Rec 10 am, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Families and individuals are encouraged to register for a holiday food basket, donations of non-perishables and canned goods are welcome. 994-2722. Women's Support Group: LGBPO 5 pm (see 6 Wed). Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 6 Wed). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 3 Sun). Mystery Movie Night: Progressive Jewish Collective/Hillel 6 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Surprise feature Israeli film showing. 769-0500. Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 6 Wed). Meeting: Reform Chavurah 7 pm (see 6 Wed). Men's Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 6 Wed). Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 6 Wed). Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 6 Wed). "The Spirit of Pocahontas": Walt Disney's World on Ice 7:30 pm (see 19 Tue). John Gorka: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Album release - insightful & funny songs, $13.50. 761-1800. "Apartment 3A ": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 6 Wed). U-M Folk Dancing Club: Pierpont Commons 8 pm (see 6 Wed). "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Irish Night: Arbor Brewing Co. 8:30 pm (see 6 Wed). Social Group: Bi-Ways 8:30 pm (see 6 Wed) Invasion of Improv: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm (see 6 Wed). Shawn Mullins: Gypsy Cafe 9 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Atlanta recording artist. 994-3940. "Without a Net Creative Comedy Explosion": U-Club 9 pm (see 6 Wed). Meeting: East Quad Social Group 9 pm (see 6 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 6 Wed).

21 Thursday   Israel Information Day: Hillel by appointment. Learn about how to visit Israel for a summer, a year or term of study, kibbutz, or aliyah. 769-0500. Hal Bruno: Town Hall Celebrity Lecture Series 10:30 am, Lydia Mendelssohn Theater, Mich. League Director of Political Coverage at ABC News presents, "The Presidential Election: What Happened and Why,"$15. 665-2610. "The Spirit of Pocahontas": Walt Disney's World on Ice 11 am & 7:30 pm (see 1 9 Tue). Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 7 Thu) Shulchan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 7 Thu) Project Otzma: Hillel 6 pm, Hillel. 1429 Hill. Learn about work and study opportunities in Israel. 769-0500. Dip Into Israel: American Movement for Israel/Hillel 6 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Learn about travel, work, and study opportunities in Israel. 769-0500. Women of Color Support/Discussion Group 7 pm (see 7 Thu). "Claire of the Moon": TVQ 7 pm (see 14 Thu). Middle East Task Force: ICPJ 7:30 pm, Bethlehem United Church, 423 S. 4th Ave. Study Group: Foundation for Ethics and Meaning 7:30 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw.Focus: Michael Lerner's "Politics of Meaning." 663-8997. Jazz Jam: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm. 1920 Packard Rd. Open stage with host, Michael Sommerfeld. Perform or listen. 662-8283. Family, Friends, & Caregivers Support Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 7 Thu). Gospel Music Workshop: ICPJ time, location TBA. For singers volunteering for Nov. 23 benefit concert, pre-register. 662-2829. David Grisman & Martin Taylor: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Tone poems for mandolin & guitar, $20. 761-1800. "The Couch": Performance Network 8 pm (see 14 Thu) "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Thursdays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8-10 pm (see 7 Thu). "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Leo Dufour: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Canada's premiere stand-up comic, $10. 996-9080. ll-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 7 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 6 Wed). Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm (see 7 Thu).

22 Friday   Public Lecture Series: EMU 's Dept. of History and Philosophy 1-3 pm. Topic: "Rotten to the Core: Reflections on General Education Requirements in American Higher Education." (see 1 Fri). Delivering Shabbat Meals. Hillel 3:15 pm (see 1 Fri). The Israeli Confiscation of Palestinian Lands": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 19 Tue). Shabbat Potluck Text Study: Jewish Feminist Group/Hillel following services, Hillel, 1429 Mili. Veggie potluck and interactive discussion. 769-0500. "The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On" (1988): Center for Japanese Studies 7 pm (see 1 Fri). Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific lslanders 7:30 pm (see 1 Fri). "The Spirit of Pocahontas": Walt Disney 's World on Ice 7:30 pm (see 19 Tue). Jazz in Concert: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. With U-M Jazz faculty, $5-$12. 769-2999 .Tom Rush: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main Original & traditional songs, $16.50. 761-1800. Fridays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8-10 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. Music Heritage Series: "Africa, Asia and Beyond," featuring performance duo, Sur. 764-7544. "The Couch": Performance Network 6 pm (see 14 Thu) "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri) "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Leo Dufour: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 21 Thu). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm (see 1 Fri). Evening of Cabaret: U-Club and the Workshop for Creative Arts 9 pm, 1st floor Mich. Union, 530 S. State. Featuring the works of early and contemporary composers, $2-$3. 763-3282. Coupe de Grass: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Bluegrass with a vengeance.769-2020. Laurence Miller & The Original Bros. of Love: Gypsy Cafe 9 & 11 pm, 214 N 4th Ave. 994-3940 Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. With Bassist Ron Brooks, pianist Rick Roe, drummer Pete Siers, $5. 662-8310.

23 Saturday   "101 Dalmations": Ann Arbor Theater cali for showtimes and prices, 210 S. Fifth Ave. Special advance screening of updated classic starring Jeff Daniels and Glenn Close. 761-9700. Workshop: Washtenaw LGBT Community Council 8:30 am-5 pm, First Congregational Church of Ypsilanti. 218 N. Adams. A workshop especially for the LGBT community, "Alliance-Building Across Lines of Race and Class,"facilitated by community activist Shea Howell, $25 (sliding scale). Jim, 764-5191. Third-World Handcrafts Sale: SERRV 10 am, Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty (rear ent.). Baskets, toys, jewelry & more. 663-0362. Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm (see 2 Sat). Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. Theme: "Dinosaurs." 668-7652. "The Spirit of Pocahontas": Walt Disney's World on Ice 11 am, 3:30 & 7:30 pm (see 19 Tue). "Dinner Ideas" Cooking Demo: Whole Foods Market noon-2 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. With Chef Michael Urbin of Chianti. 971-3366. "Who's Eating Whom?": A2 Parks & Rec 12:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Ages 4-7 will learn how they fit on the food chain as they examine the jaws of critters, $6 child, pre-register. 662-7802. "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 2 & 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Basic Witchcraft: Magical Educational Council 6 pm (see 9 Sat). Skating at Yost: Reform Chavurah/Hillel 6:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Meet for Havdalah then skate at Yost Ice Arena. 769-0500. Gospel Concert: Shelter Association of Washtenaw County & ICPJ 7 pm, location TBA. Local and regional choirs sing to benefit the Shelter, call for ticket prices. 662-2829. "The Play Called Noah's Flood": EMU Theatre Department Productions 8 pm, Quirk Theatre, EMU. A play brimming with spectacle, slapstick, music, and verse, $8-$10 (children $5). 487-1221. Guarneri String Quartet/Orion String Quartet: UMS Chamber Arts Series 8 pm, Rackham Aud., $20-$32. 764-2538. Catie Curtis: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. A great voice & songwriting talent, $11. 761-1800. "The Couch": Performance Network 8 pm (see 14 Thu). "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Massage Class for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm (see 2 Sat). Leo Dufour: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 21 Thu). Jess Cass CD Release Party: Gypsy Cafe 9 pm, 214 N.4th Ave. 994-3940. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 22 Fri).

24 Sunday   "101 Dalmations": Ann Arbor Theater call for showtimes and prices (see 23 Sat). Third-World Handcrafts Sale: SERRV 10 am (see 23 Sat). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am (see 3 Sun). Mark Hynes Trio: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Hometown gig for NYC-based saxophonist. 668-7652 ."The Spirit of Pocahontas": Walt Disney 's World on Ice 1 pm & 5 pm (see 19 Tue). Family Dance Series: A2 Parks & Rec 2-4:30 pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd. Squares, contras, and other country dances, $6/$10 family. 994-2928. "Apartment 3A " : Purple Rose Theatre 2 pm matinee (see 1 Fri). "The Israeli Confiscation of Palestinian Lands": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 19 Tue). "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 2 & 7:30 pm (see 1 Fri). "The Play Called Noah's Flood": EMU Theatre 2:30 pm (see 23 Sat). Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 3 Sun). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 3 Sun). U-M Jazz Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 6 pm (see 3 Sun). Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7 pm (see 10 Sun). "The Couch": Performance Network 7 pm (see 14 Thu). Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 3 Sun). "Apartment 3A": Purple Rose Theatre 7 pm (see 1 Fri). Gender Free Contra Dance: A2 Rainbow Contra Dancers/Pierpont Commons 7-10 pm (see 10 Sun) Altan: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm. 316 S.Main. An influential and popular Irish band, $15. 761-1800. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 3 Sun). Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8 pm (see 3 Sun). Current Events Discussion: Hillel 8:30 pm (see 3 Sun). A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 3 Sun). Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 3 Sun) .

25 Monday    Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 4 Mon). Career Networking Support Group: Soundings- A Center for Women 10-11:30 am (see 4 Mon). Altan: Borders 1 pm, Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. Celtic music sextet, "one of the preeminent Irish bands in the world today." 668-7652. Women 's Support Group 5 pm (see 4 Mon). Play Reading: NetWork PlayWrights 7 pm , Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. "Luck O' The Draw," by Rachel Feidbin Urist, $3. 663-0681. Business Meeting: Labor Party of Washtenaw County 7 pm (see 11 Mon). HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 4 Mon). "Letters Home": Talk to Us Theatre Troupe 8 pm (see 4 Mon). Mondays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8-10 pm (see 4 Mon). Group: Monday Night Out 9 pm (see 4 Mon) Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 4 Mon).

26 Tuesday   Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm (see 5 Tue). Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Center 6-10 pm (see 5 Tue). Israel Tuesday News Schmooze: American Movement for Israel 6 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Kosher dinner and lively discussion. 769-0500. Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 5 Tue). "Counter Media - Off the Record": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. The 1996 Dem. convention in Chicago - what the media refused to show. 769-7422. A2-Juigalpa Sister City Committee: ICPJ 7:30 pm. 1st Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron. Plan for projects & trip to Juigalpa. 663-1870. Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 5 Tue). John Wesley Harding w/Stephen Fearing: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Biting social commentary on guitar, $12. 761-1800. "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). U-M Folk Dancing Club: Pierpont Commons 8 pm (see 6 Wed). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm (see 5 Tue). Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 5 Tue).

27 Wednesday   Buhrrr Blast: A2 Parks and Rec 3:30-4:15 pm, Buhr Rink, 2751 Packard Rd. Special activities for children each Wednesday, $2/$2.50. 971-3228. Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 3 Sun). Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 6 Wed). Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 6 Wed). Meeting: Reform Chavurah 7 pm (see 6 Wed). Meeting: Southeast Mich.'s Naturists and Nude Beach Advocates 7 pm (see 13 Wed). Family Support Group Meeting: Washtenaw Alliance for the Mentally III 7:30 pm, St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 2309 Packard. For people who have mentally ill family members. 994-6611. Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 6 Wed). Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 6 Wed). Danilo Perex & Friends: Bird of Paradise 8 & 10 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Latin and jazz mix, 515. 763-TKTS. Tuck and Patti: The Ark 6 pm, 316 S Main Call for ticket prices. 761-1800. Open Mic in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8-10 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. Perform or listen. 764-7544. Meeting: American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 6 Wed). "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Gabe Kaplan: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Of "Welcome Back Kotter" fame, $17.50. 996-9080.  Irish Night: Arbor Brewing Co. 8:30 pm (see 6 Wed).

28 Thursday   Shulchan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 7 Thu). Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 7 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. Positive Women's Group: HIV/AlDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 14 Thu). "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 6 Wed). Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 7 Thu).

29 Friday    Delivering Shabbat Meals: Hillel 3:15 pm (see 1 Fri). "Counter Media- Off the Record": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 26 Tue). Matt Watroba & Robert Jones: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. WDET DJ's return, $10. 761-1800 ."It's A Wonderful Life": Croswell Opera House 8 pm, 129 E. Maumee St„ Adrian. Vibrant song and dance production of Frank Capra Christmas classic, directed by Mary Scott, $5 children $13-$15. 517-264-SHOW. "The Couch": Performance Network 8 pm (see 14 Thu). "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Fri). Dennis Regan: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Fast talkin' comic from the Big Apple, $10. 996-9080. Mulligan Stew Lite: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Irish music. 769-2020. Lilly Fox & Jere Stormer: Gypsy Cafe 9 & 11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. 994-3940. Jacob Sacks Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1:30 am, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310.

30 Saturday   Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm (see 2 Sat). Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. Theme: "Colorful stories." 668-7652. "Dinner Ideas" Cooking Demo: Whole Foods Market noon-2 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. With Chef Joseph Shaffer of A2's Moveable Feast. 971-3366. "The Phantom of the Opera": Masonic Temple Theatre 2 & 8 pm (see 1 Fri). "It's A Wonderful Life": Croswell Opera House 3 & 8 pm (see 29 Fri). Mr. B/w Duke Robillard: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Favorites at this summer's Frog Island Fest, $13.50. 761-1800. "The Couch": Performance Network 8 pm(see 14 Thu). Massage Class for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm (see 2 Sat). Dennis Regan: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 29 Fri). Jacob Sacks Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 (see 29 Fri)