January

LITERARY EVENTS Book & Poetry Readings, Publication Parties, Writers Groups, etc. are listed in the LITERARY EVENTS  Calendar (page 12). VISUAL ARTS Art Exhibitions, Workshops,  Artist Opportunities. etc. are listed in the VISUAL AFTS Calendar (page 8)

To publicize February Calendar events, send information by January 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 in Ann Arbor unless otherwise noted.

1 Wednesday    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 Trans communities. 763-3500. Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill St. Simplified approach to shamanic traditions. 665-3522. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. With Ron Brooks (bass), Rick Roe (piano), Pete Siers (drums), $3. 662-8310.

2 Thursday   Internet Training: A2 District Library noon, 343 S. 5th Ave, 3rd Door training center. Introduction to computers preregister 994-8513. Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm , 802 Monroe. Group organized to address the problems of poverty and homelessness. 930-0601. Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm (walkers) & 6:30 pm (runners), meet outside Food & Drug Mart, Packard and Stadium. 747-8947. "Open" Open Stage: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard. Open stage - all genres - with host Lili Fox.Perform or listen. 662-8283. Live Call-ln: Peace InSight 9pm CTN, Cable Channel 9. Hosted by Thom Saffold, President ICPJ. 769-7422. 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 1 Wed).

3 Friday   First Friday Potlucks: LGBPO call for info. "Food and fun, for women." 994-5623. Astrology & Psychic Festival: Lifestyles International 10 am-8 pm, Arborland Mall concourse. Astrologists, clairvoyants, tarot, and more. Thru 5 Sun. 996-8799. Downtown Sounds: A2 District Library 12:10 -1 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave, lower level Multi-Purpose Room. Rock band Jesters Crown. 994-8513. Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Sextet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm. 207 S. Ashley. Dixieland and swing selections, no cover. 662-8310. Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm, call for location. Meets every Fri. 763-4186. Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm, Dondero High School, Royal Oak. Charley 482-2450 or Kelly 663-0036. Firebird Balalaika Ensemble: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm,112 W. Washington. Russian & E. European music. 769-2020. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. With Ron Brooks (bass), Rick Roe (piano), Pete Siers (drums), $5. 662-8310. 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 (10 am-8pm).

4 Saturday    Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm. For gay and bisexual men. Confidential. 800-578-2300. Internet Training: A2 District Library 11 am, 343 S. 5th Ave, 3rd floor training center. Introduction to the World Wide Web. pre-register 994-8513. Benefit Concert & Contra Dance: AACTMAD 1-5 pm, Pittsfield Grange Hall, Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Calling and live music. No experience or partner necessary. Proceeds support folk music and dance in A2, $6-$7. 913-0395. Dram Circle: Magical Education Council 6-9 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill St. Non-professional free-form drumming. 677-8211. Jazz in Concert: Kerrytown Concert House 7 & 9 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Doc Cheatham, Norris Tumey, Red Richards. & Paul Keller, $15-$25. 769-2999. Garnet Rogers: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Songwriter/singer with a "smooth, dark baritone," $12. 761-1800. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Fri).

5 Sunday   Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am, Canham. Kelly 663-0036 or Charley 482-2450. Firebird Balalaika Ensemble: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, Borders Books, 612 E. Liberty. Traditional Russian music. 668-7652. Meeting: Gay & Lesbian Buddhist Fellowship 4-6 pm, call for location. Meditation, a Dharma talk, discussion. and socializing. 313-283-6568. 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 6-9 pm, 207 S. Ashley. No cover. 662-8310. Round Table Discussion: Huron Valley Greens 7-9 pm, 3d Floor, Room D, Mich. League. Topic: Green Party platform. 663-3555. Il-V-I Orchestra: Heideiberg 7-9:30 pm, 215 N. Main. Big band jazz, $3. 663-7758. Israeli Dancing: Hillel 7:30-10 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Novices to veterans, $2.50. 769-0500. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 721-2081. A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm, 208 S First St. Guest musicians join house band, The Terraplanes, $2. 971-2469. Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley.Play or listen, no cover. 662-8310.

6 Monday  Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus call for time and place. A Lesbian Gay Bi and Trans chorus open for all. Meets every Mon. 741-8000 x 140.  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. Rebroadcast of Live Call-ln: Peace InSight 5 pm (see 2 Thu). HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, meets every Monday For HlV-positive men and women who are chemically dependent. 800-578-2300. 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. Award-winning big band jazz, $3. 662-8310.

7 Tuesday  Tyke Program-Animal kin: A2 Parks & Rec 10-11:30 am & 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Ages 4-5 will hear a story about the antics of rehabilitated animals, $25/child for 4 Tues., pre-register. 662-7802. Meeting: LILA/LGBPO 5:15 pm, 405 West Hall. 763-4186. String Figure Fun: A2 District Library 6-7 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave. Instructional session for ages 8 and up. pre-register 994-2345. Free HIV Antibody Testing: HlV/AlDS Resource Center 6-9 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 Tenants Union. 763-3500. Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm (walkers) & 6:30 pm (runners), meet outside Food & Drug Mart, Packard and Stadium. 747-8947. Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30-8 pm, SAFE House, 4100 Clark Rd. Weekly meeting for lesbian survivors of lesbian battering. 973-0242 x201. Meeting: Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm. Meets every Tue. Call Alan or Joe for location 662-2222. "A History of the KKK": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Broadcast of talk by Thom Saffold, President ICPJ. 769-7422. Druidic Lore & Magic Tradition: Shining Lakes Grove 7-8:30 pm, Ancient Formulas, 1677 Plymouth Rd. Topic: "Group Dynamics and Communications." 485-8632. "The Politics of Meaning in the Aftermath of the Election": Foundation for Ethics and Meaning 7:30-9 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw. With speakers Katie Pelz-Davis and Thom Saffold. 665-6158. Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, everyTue. 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. Druidic Lore & Magic Tradition: Shining Lakes Grove 8:30-10 pm, Ancient Formulas, 1677 Plymouth Rd. Topic: "Magical Theory and Visualization." 485-8632. Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm , Kimball High School, Royal Oak. Charley 482-2450 or Kelly 663-0036. Acid Jazz Night: Prism/Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. DJ Bubbiicious spinning hip-bop dance favorites, $3. 662-8310.

8 Wednesday   Internet Training: A2 District Library 8:30 am, West Branch, Westgate Shopping Center. Introduction to the World Wide Web, pre-register. 994-1674. Buhrrr Blast: A2 Parks & Rec 3:30-5:15 pm, Buhr Rink, 2751 Packard Rd. Special activities for children, rink admission $2 youths & seniors, $2.50 adults. 971-3228. "Can My Enemy Be My Friend? Reflecting on Community and Conflict": Guild House 5:15 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Rice-n-Beans supper followed by Forum Discussion at 6 pm, $5. 662-5189. Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 1 Wed). How to Reduce Your Taxes: EMU Lifespan Learning 6:30-8:30 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St., Ypsi. Write offs: interest expenses, child's college tuition and theft losses, $10. 487-9456. Men's Support/Discussion Group: LGBPO 7 pm, LGBPO Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd floor. Meets every Wed. 763-4186. Meeting: Reform Chavurah 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Services, social events, speakers, educational programs & social action projects. Lisa 669-0388. 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: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 1 Wed). "Bye Bye Birdie": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm, Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 N. University. Musical comedy set in 1959 about America's hottest rock singer - Conrad Birdie - as he is about to be drafted into the Army, $17-$18 .971-0605. Schubertiade I: University Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud. Opening performance in Shubert Cycle with Andre Watts, piano, and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, $26-$34. 764-2538. 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, no partner needed. 662-4258. Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Perform or listen, $3. 761-1800. Meeting: East Quad Group 9-11 pm, call for location. A social group for students who are lesbians, gays, and bisexuals. Shawna 763-2792 or Mark 764-3630. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Wed) .

9 Thursday    Dinner for the Homeless: Volunteers in Action/Hillel 3-7 pm, First United Methodist Church. Help prepare (3-5 pm) and serve dinner (5-7 pm). Llana 769-0500. Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu). Shulchan Ivrit: AMI/Hillel 6 pm, downstairs, Cava Java, 1101 S. Univ. Practice your Hebrew in a fun, social atmosphere. 769-0500. Dream Interpretation: EMU Lifespan Learning 6-9 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St., Ypsi. Explore how to understand dreams and their use as a tool for personal problem solving, $10. 487-9456. Meeting: United Jewish Appeal 6 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hili St. Student group dedicated to helping Jews in need. Ari 998-1964. Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm/walkers & 6:30 pm/runners (see 7 Tue). Support/Discussion Group: LGBPO Women of Color 7 pm, 3110 Mich. Union. For all lesbian, bisexual, and questioning women of color. Meets every Thu. 763-4186. Songwriter's Open Stage: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard. With host Jim Novak. Perform or listen. 662-8283. "In the Heart of the Wood": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. One-man play by actor/playwright Todd Jefferson Moore which brings together voices on all sides of the logging issue through Moore's portrayal of 18 different characters (see article by Elizabeth Clare, page 5), $9-$12 (Thursdays are "pay what you can"). 663-0696. Jay Stielstra w/The McDonald Brothers: The Ark 8 pm. 316 S. Main. One of A2's favorite singer/songwriters with 4 piece back-up band, $10. 761-1800. "Bye Bye Birdie": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 8 Wed). Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm, Wolverine Rm, Mich. Union. Campus activist group fighting homophobia and heterosexism. 763-4186. II-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 2 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Wed).

10 Friday    Delivering Shabbat Meals: Hillel 3-4:15 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Volunteer to help Jewish senior citizens. Dan 213-1459. Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Sextet: Bird of Paradise 5 pm (see 3 Fri). "A History of the KKK" : Peace InSight 6 pm (see 7 Tue). Druidic Bard Night: Shining Lakes Grove 7-11 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill St. Non-professional free-form drumming. 665-8428. Second Friday Discussions: Older Lesbians Organizing (OLO) 7:30-9:30 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. Topic TBA. 663-0036. Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri). "Plaza Suite": Croswell Opera House 8 pm, 129 E. Maumee St, Adrian. Neil Simon's comedy stars New York make-up artist and talk show host Jeffrey Bruce, $15 gen. admission, $13 seniors & students, $5 children (under 15). 517-264-SHOW. Bonnie Rideout: The Ark 8 pm. 316 S. Main. Three-time U.S. National Scottish Riddle Champion, $10. 761-1800. "In the Heart of the Wood": Performance Network 8 pm (see 9 Thu). "Bye Bye Birdie": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 8 Wed). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm (see 3 Fri). The Others: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Turkish folk & contemporary music performed on traditional instruments. 769-2020. Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9:30 pm, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. Award-winning big band jazz, $5. 662-8310 .

11 Saturday    Community Garage Sale: Recycle Ann Arbor 9 am-3 pm, RAA's ReUse Center, 2420 S. Industrial. Public invited to buy and/or sell. To reserve a 10' x 10' Garage Sale exhibitor space, cali Karen Lawrence by Fri., Jan. 10, 4 pm. 662-6288 .Chili Open Golf Tournament: A2 Parks & Rec 9 am, Leslie Park golf course, 2120 Traver Rd. Six holes of golf in the snow, $10, register by Jan 3. 971-6840. Toilet Installation Workshop: Recycle Ann Arbor 10 am, RAA's ReUse Center, 2420 S. Industrial. 662-6288. Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm (see 4 Sat). "Bye Bye Birdie": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 2 pm (see 8 Wed). Eclectic Witchcraft: Magical Education Council 6-9 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill St. Informal discussions and ritual in the Old Religion of Europe. 665-3522. "Welcome Back to School" Dinner: Reform Chavufah/HilIel 7 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Havdalah followed by a home-cooked meal. RSVP 669-0388. Jazz at the Edge: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Avante Garde musicians Roscoe Mitchell & Malachi Favors, and A2's Gerald Cleaver, $8-$15. 769-2999.The Drovers:The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. "Alternative Celtic psychedelia,"$10.761-1800. "In the Heart of the Wood": Performance Network 8 pm (see 9 Thu). "Plaza Suite": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 10 Fri). Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9:30 pm (see 10 Fri) .

12 Sunday   Tri-State Book & Paper Show 10 am, Montpelier Holiday Inn, Turnpike Exit 2 & Ohio Rte. 15, Montpelier, Ohio. Over 50 book and paper dealers from around the Midwest. (517) 437-2228. Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am (see 5 Sun). 2nd Sunday Stroll-Wonderful Winter Decorations: A2 Parks & Rec 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Snowman building & cross country skiing, snow cones and snowflakes, $3/person or $10/family, pre-register. 662-7802. Kids Open Stage: Oz's Music 1 pm, 1920 Packard Rd. Open stage for the young ones with host Steve Osburn. Perform or listen. 662-8283. The Keller Kocher Quartet: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. Local virtuoso jazz ensemble. 668-7652. Dance Workshop & Informal Dance Party: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Academy 1-5 pm, Pittsfield Grange Hall, Ann Arbor-Saline Road. "Ragtime Tango" workshop, all dancing abilities, no partner required. 429-0014. Gender-Free Contra Dance: AARC Dancers & Pierpont Commons 2-5 pm, Michigan League Ballroom. American folk dancing without gender-specific dance roles. Tunes by the Pit Bull String Band. No partner or experience necessary, $5-$6. 764-6978. "A History of the KKK": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 7 Tue). "Plaza Suite": Croswell Opera House 3 pm (see 10 Fri). Faculty Recital: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Rackham Aud. AII-Shubert program by pianist Louis Nigel. 764-0594. U-M Jazz Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 6 pm (see 5 Sun) Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 5 Sun). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 5 Sun). Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7-8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 662-5189. Round Table Discussion: Huron Valley Greens 7 pm (see 5 Sun). "In the Heart of the Wood": Performance Network 7 pm (see 9 Thu). Il-V-I Orchestra : Heidelberg 7 pm (see 5 Sun). John McCutcheon: The Ark 7:30 pm, 316 S. Main. Multi -instrumentalist wonder, $12.50. 761-1800. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun). Israeli Dancing: Hillel 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun). A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 5 Sun). Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 5 Sun).

13 Monday   Rehearsal : Out Loud Chorus (see 6 Mon). Career Networking & Support Group: Soundings 10-11:30 am (see 6 Mon) Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 6 Mon). Understanding Children with A.D.O.: EMU Lifespan Learning 6:30-8:30 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St., Ypsi. Symptoms & treatment options, $10. 487-9456. Business 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. Mondays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 7-9 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. Randy Napoleon & friends play jazz, classic and original tunes. 764-7544. Public Education Meeting: Alliance for the Mentally III of Washtenaw County 7:30 pm, St Clare's Episcopal Church, 2309 Packard. Topic: "More Effective Advocacy - What Works?" with speakers Robert Guenzel & Marsha Katz. 994-6611. HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 6 Mon). Group: Monday Night Out 9 pm (see 6 Mon). Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 6 Mon).

14 Tuesday   Tyke Program-Animal Inn: A2 Parks & Rec 10-11:30 am & 1-2:30 pm (see 7 Tue). "Domestic Violence & Legal Issues" Brown Bag Seminar : Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House noon-2 pm, SAFE House, 4100 Clark Rd. Workshop open to general public. 973-0242 x202. Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm (see 7 Tue). Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 6-9 pm (see 7 Tue) Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm/walkers & 6:30 pm/runners (see 7 Tue). Acupuncture: EMU Lifespan Learning 6:30-8:30 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St., Ypsi. Explore the benefits, side effects and risks, $10. 487-9456. Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue). Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue). "Pastors for Peace - After the Fast": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Broadcast of talk by Phyllis Ponvert and Phil & Lee Booth, who were part of a group which delivered computers to Cuba. 769-7422. Open Discussion: Hillel Shabbat Dinners 7 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Share ideas and suggestions to help improve Hillel's Shabbat celebrations. 769-0500. Origami Demonstration: A2 District Library 7-8 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave. Paper folding projects for the entire family, registration required. 994-2345. Rap Session: Jewish Feminist Group 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Focus on issues of concern to Jewish women. 769-0500. "Visions & Voices of Women" Panel Discussion: University Musical Society 7:30-9:30 pm, Rackham Assembly Hall, 4th floor Rackham Bldg. Topic: "Women in the Arts/Arts in the Academy." 764-2538. 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 7 Tue). Coupe de Grass: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Foot-stomping roots bluegrass, $8. 761-1800. U-M Folk Dancing Club: Pierpont Commons 8 pm (see 8 Wed). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm (see 7 Tue). "Hit & Run": Residence Hall Repertory Theatre Hillel 9 pm, Stockwell Dorm. An exploration of sexual, verbal and physical assault through music, poetry, dance, improvisation, and comedy. 769-0500. Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Tue).

15 Wednesday    Internet Training: A2 District Library 1:15 pm, Northeast Branch, 2713 Plymouth Rd. Introduction to the World Wide Web, pre-register. 996-3180. Buhrrr Blast: A2 Parks & Rec 3:30-5:15 pm (see 8 Wed). Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 1 Wed). "Teenage Battleground, What are the Rules?": EMU Lifespan Learning 6:30-8:30 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St., Ypsi. Improve communication while building trust, promoting honesty and increasing the teen's personal responsibility, $10. 487-9456. Mass Meeting & Pizza Party: Hill Street Forum 7 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Become involved in U-M Hillel's major cultural arts programming organization . 769-0500. Men's Support/Discussion Group: LGBPO. 7pm (see 8 Wed). 7:30-9 pm, Bethlehem Church, 423 S. 4th Ave. Video clips, recordings and readings of King's works. 665-6149. Meeting: Reform Chavurah 7:30 pm (see 8 Wed). Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 1 Wed). Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 8 Wed). Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Perform or listen, $3. 761-1800. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Wed). Meeting: East Quad Group 9 pm (see 8 Wed).

16 Thursday    Shulchan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 9 Thu) Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu). Meeting: United Jewish Appeal 6 pm (see 9 Thu). Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm/walkers & 6:30 pm/runners (see 7 Tue). Graphology I, Handwriting Analysis: EMU Lifespan Learning 6:30-8:30 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St., Ypsi. Learn how our handwriting reflects what is in our mind, $12 or $19 for sessions I & II. 487-9456. Druids' Worship Circle: Shining Lakes Grove 7 pm, 1325 Rosewood. 665-8428. Snowflake Cutting Demonstration: A2 District Library 7-8:30 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave, Multi-Purpose Room. Instructional session for adults and children 7 and older. 994-8513. Support/Discussion Group: LGBPO Women of Color 7 pm (see 9 Thu). Positive Women's Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, meets alternate Thursdays. Group for HlV-positive women. 800-578-2300. "Touch For Health and Chiropractic": Whole Foods Market 7:30-9 pm, Whole Foods Market, 2398 E. Stadium Blvd. Learn about muscle testing. 971-3366. Bluegrass Open Stage: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard Rd. With host Lynn Hall of Memphis Express. Perform or listen. 662-8283. Study Group: Foundation for Ethics & Meaning 7:30 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Focus on Michael Lerner's "Politics of Meaning." 663-8997. Nexus Percussion Ensemble/Richard Stoltzman, clarinet: University Musical Society 8 pm , Hill Aud. Virtuoso clarinets and five master percussionists play music from around the globe, $12-$26. 764-2538. "Labor Day": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm, 137 Park St, Chelsea. Written by Kim Camey: Sharon & Matt and Ginny & Ron travel to a Northern Michigan resort for an "end of the summer" holiday they will never forget, $15 (Wed, Thu, Sun)$20 (Fri & Sat). 475-7902. Spencer Bohren: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Cultural gumbo of musical styles, from folk to R & B, $10. 761-1800. Thursdays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8-10 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. Live jazz. 764-7544. "In the Heart of the Wood": Performance Network 8 pm (see 9 Thu). Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 2 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Wed). Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm (see 9 Thu).

17 Friday    Delivering Shabbat Meals: Hillel 3-4:15 pm (see 10 Fri). Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Sextet: Bird of Paradise 5 pm (see 3 Fri). "Pastors for Peace: After the Fast": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 14 Tue). Moonlight Serenade Opening: A2 Parks & Rec 6:30-9 pm (weather permitting), Huron Hills Cross Country Ski Center, 3465 E. Huron River Dr. X-country ski on specially lighted paths, $6 ski rental. $2.50 trail fee. 971-6840. Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm (see 4 Fri). Sister Seed w/Restroom Poets: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Detroit Music Award winners with local favorites warming up, price TBA. 761-1800. Johnny Winter: Prism Productions 8 pm, The Majestic, 4140 Woodward, Detroit. Legendary Texas guitar slinger w/special guest Rick Derringer, $20. 313-99-MUSIC. Kevin Gallagher: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Classical Guitar Society, $5-$12. 769-2999. Henry Rollins: Prism Productions 8 pm, Michigan Theater. Spoken word performance, $13.50. 313-99-MUSIC. "In the Heart of the Wood": Performance Network 8 pm (see 9 Thu). "Labor Day": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 16 Thu). "Plaza Suite": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 10 Fri). Collage Concert: U-M School of Music 8:15 pm, Hill Aud. Program of excerpts from two choral/orchestra works. Free general admission ticket required (avail. at Hill Aud. box office 4-6 pm). 764-0594. Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm (see 3 Fri). The Mosaic Trio: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Classical wood wind trio. 769-2020. Octoben: Pierpont Commons9-11 pm, Leonardo's, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. Five-piece German Band performing marches and ethnic folk songs. 662-4258. Band TBA: Bird of Paradise 9:30 1:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. Jazz, $5. 662-8310. Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm (see 4 Fri).

18 Saturday    Internet Training: A2 District Library 9 am, West Branch, Westgate Shopping Center. Internet for kids, pre-register 994-1674. Store Tour: Whole Foods Market 10 am, Whole Foods Market, 2398 E. Stadium Blvd. Informative and relaxed tour of the store with food samples, recipes, and coupons, pre-register 971-3366. Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm (see 4 Sat). 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. Euchre Night: Shining Lakes Grove 7 pm, 1325 Rosewood. Monthly tournament for prizes, benefit for the Grove. ChiId care & refreshments provided, $6. 665-8428. Night at the Gym: Reform Chavurah Hillel 7 pm , Hillel, 1 429 HUI St. Group trip to A2 Indoor Climbing Gym. RSVP 764-2612. Charlie King w/Elise Bryant: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 8 pm, The Ark, 316 S. Main. Fundraiser for ICPJ and musical celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, $10.  761-1800. Sing Happy, A Celebration of Friends - An Evening of Cabaret: U-Club 8pm, 1st floor Michigan Union, 530 S. State St., $4. 763-3281. "In the Heart of the Wood": Performance Network 8 pm (see 9 Thu). "Labor Day": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 16 Thu). "Plaza Suite": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 10 Fri). Band TBA: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 17 Fri).

19 Sunday    Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am (see 5 Sun). Lisa Hunter: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, 61 2 E. Liberty. A2 singer-songwriter and friends. 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. Schubert Lecture Series: A2 District Library 2 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave, Multi-Purpose Room. Topic: "Changes In Approaches To Singing Lieder." 994-8513. Meeting: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays/PFLAG Ann Arbor 2 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Program: "Crossing the gender gap in the LGBT community" with Beth Harrison Prado, from U-M's LGBPO. 741 -0659. Druidic Play Day: Shining Lakes Grove 2 pm, Matthei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Parents & children of all ages. 665-8428. "Labor Day": Purple Rose Theatre 2 pm (see 16 Thu) ."Pastors for Peace - After the Fast": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 14 Tue). Lecture-Recital: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Mclntosh Theater, Moore Bldg., U-M North Campus. Title: "Joseph Boulogne Chevalier de St. George:Black Composer, Violinist, and Athlete in Late 18th-Century Paris." 764-0594. Meeting: Gay & Lesbian Buddhist Fellowship 4-6 pm (see 5 Sun). Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6 pm (see 5 Sun). U-M Jazz Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 6 pm (see 5 Sun). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 5 Sun). Round Table Discussion: Huron Valley Greens 7 pm (see 5 Sun). "In the Heart of the Wood": Performance Network 7 pm (see 9 Thu). "Labor Day": Purple Rose Theatre 7 pm (see 16 Thu). Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 5 Sun). Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun). Israeli Dancing: Hillel 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun). Opening Performance: 10th Annual UM Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium & University Musical Society 8 pm, Power Center. Featuring Kelly Williams and The Clark Sisters, call for ticket prices. 763-8587. "Plaza Suite": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 10 Fri). A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 5 Sun). Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 5 Sun).

20 Monday    MLK Day: Pierpont Commons 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. The King Honors Wall is a new plaque reflecting the names of North Campus student leaders who work in the spirit of Dr. King, 662-4258. Days Off Outdoors: A2 Parks & Rec 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Ages 5-10 explore the woods, water and wildlife with hands-on activities, games and art, $25/child, pre-register. 662-7802. No SchooI Days at the Farm: A2 Parks & Rec 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard. Ages 5-10 participate in seasonal crafts, cooking, stories and games; bring a lunch, $25/child. preregister 994-2928. Career Networking & Support Group: Soundings 10-11:30 am (see 6 Mon) MLK Memorial Lecture: 10th Annual UM Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium 10:30 am, Hill Aud. Speaker Dr. Mary Frances Berry, Chairperson of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. 936-1055. MLK Unity March: Black Student Union noon, assemble at corner of S. Univ. & Forest for march to Diag to listen to speakers. 747-1067. Community Service Project - "Acting On the Dream": Project SERVE & others 1 pm, meet at Angell Hall Aud. A, and then depart for various community organizations in the A2/Ypsilanti and Detroit areas. 936-2437. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Concert: UM School of Music 2:30 pm, Rackham Aud. Ensemble and solo performances by faculty and students. 764-0594. "Affirmative Action in the Academy- Safeguarding the Gains Made": 10th Annual U-M Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium 3:15-5:15 pm, UM Law School, Hutchins Hall, Room 100. Panel discussion. 936-1055. Myrlie Evers-Williams: EMU Spectrum Lecture Series 3:30 pm, Pease Aud., EMU, Ypsi. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day lecture by longtime civil rights activist, NAACP National Chairperson, and widow of the slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers. 487-3045. Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 6 Mon). "The Challenge of 21st Century African-American Leadership": EMU Lifespan Learning 7-9 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St., Ypsi. Dr. Victor Okafor explores what kind of role models and leaders are needed for African Americans, $10. 487-9456. Mondays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 7-9 pm (see 13 Mon). HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 6 Mon). Performance- "Sounds of Blackness": 10th Annual U-M Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium & University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. Thirty-member choir and 10-piece orchestra perform gospel songs, blues tunes , jazz rhythm and blues, Negro spirituals, and urban contemporary and rap music in celebration of Martin Luther King. Jr. Day, $12-$26. 764-2538. Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 6 Mon). Group: Monday Night Out 9 pm (see 6 Mon). RehearsaI: Out Loud Chorus (see 6 Mon).

21 Tuesday    Tyke Program-Animal Inn: A2 Parks & Rec 10-11:30 am & 1-2:30 pm (see 7 Tue). "Apathy Toward Activism - A Form of MoraI & Political Suicide": 10th Annual U-M Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium noon-1:30 pm , Alumni Center, 1st door. Panel discussion. 936-1055 "Activism in Backlash Times": 10th Annual U-M Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium 3-5 pm, Angell Hall, Aud. B. Panel discussion. 936-1055. Internet Training: A2 District Library 3 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave, 3rd floor training center. Internet for Book Lovers, pre-register 994-8513. Meeting: LILA/AGBPO 5:15 pm, 405 West Hall. 763-4186. Tenant Talk WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm (see 7 Tue). Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 6-9 pm (see 7 Tue). Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm/walkers & 6:30 pm/runners (see 7 Tue). "Mussolini, Man & Myth": EMU Lifespan Learning 6:30-8:30 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St, Ypsi. Dr. Rob Citino will discuss the gap between the propaganda claims of the regime and the less-than-spectacular reality, $12 or $19 for sessions I & II. 487-9456. Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue). Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue). Lecture & Reception: 10th Annual U-M Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium 7-8:30 pm, Rackham Aud. Topic: "The Quest for Equality & Justice: Looking Back and Moving Forward." 936-1055. Potluck Dinner: Ahava- -Jewish Lesbian, Bisexual and Gay Collective 7 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Traditional Jewish delicacies and not-so-traditional conversation. 769-0500. Mass Meeting: Chaverim 7 pm, Hillel, 1429 Mili St. Chaverim plans Hillel's Shabbat and holiday activities. 769-0500. "Breaking Conventions - A Look at the Republican Convention": PeacelnSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. A Deep Dish T.V. look at the Republican agenda two months after the election. 769-7422. Druidic Lore & Traditions: Shining Lakes Grove 7-8:30 pm, Ancient Formulas, 16778 Plymouth Rd. Topic: "History of ADF and Shining Lakes Grove." 485-8632. Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue). Free Concert: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. With Sloan Wainwright (younger sister of Loudon) and her band. 761-1800. Druidic Lore & Traditions: Shining Lakes Grove 8:30-10 pm, Ancient Formulas, 1677 Plymouth Rd. Topic: "Magical Theory & Astrology." 485-8632. Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm (see 7 Tue). Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Tue).

22 Wednesday    Internet Training: A2 District Library 8:30 am, West Branch, Westgate Shopping Center. Introduction to the Library Electronic Catalog (For Library Resources), pre-register 994-1674. Lecture: 10th Annual U-M Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium 3 pm, Mendelssohn Theatre. Speaker: Manning Marable. 936-1055. Buhrrr Blast: A2 Parks & Rec 3:30-5:15 pm (see 8 Wed). Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 1Wed). ABCs of Grammar: EMU Lifespan Learning 6:30-8:30 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St., Ypsi. Guidelines for general rules of grammar, $10. 487-9456. Careers in Jewish Communal Service: Hillel 7 pm, Hillel, 1429 Mill St. Learn about Jewish communal service. 769-0500. Men's Support/Discussion Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 8 Wed) Family Support Group Meeting: Alliance for the Mentally III of Washtenaw County 7:30 pm, St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 2309 Packard. For people who have mentally ill family members. 994-6611. Internet Training: A2 District Library 7:30 pm, Loving Branch, 3042 Creek Dr. Focus: "Taxes, Government & The 'Net." pre-register 994-2353. Living With HIV: HlV/AlDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 8 Wed). Meeting: Reform Chavurah 7:30 pm (see 8 Wed). Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 1 Wed). Free Concert: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. With award-winning touring band, Angry Salad. 761-1800. Composer Lecture Series: A2 Symphony Orchestra 8 pm, SKR Classical, 521 12 E. Liberty. Multi-media event led byJim Leonard of SKR Classical preceding A2SO Mozart Concert, $5 donation. 994-4801.  Guest Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Britton Recital Hall, Moore Bldg., U-M North Campus. Program of contemporary music by internationally acclaimed clarinetist F. Gerard Errante. 764-0594. "Labor Day": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 16 Thu). U-M Folk Dancing Club: Pierpont Commons 8 pm (see 8 Wed). "Cup Final" - Israeli Video: American Movement for Israel/Hillel 9pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Anti-war film set in Lebanon in 1982. 769-0500. Meeting: East Quad Group 9 pm (see 8 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Wed).

23 Thursday    WinterFest 11 am-4 pm, Michigan Union. Like FestiFall, only indoors. A chance to learn about the hundreds of groups active on UM's campus. 764-1817. Panel Discussion: 10th Annual U-M Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium 4-6 pm, Angell Hall, Aud. A. Topic: "Peaceful Resolution of Conflict in the Global Village." 936-1055. Shulchan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 9 Thu). Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5.30 pm (see 2 Thu). Meeting: United Jewish Appeal 6 pm (see 9 Thu). Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm/walkers & 6:30 pm/runners (see 7 Tue). Graphology II, Handwriting Analysis: EMU Lifespan Learning 6:30-8:30 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St„ Ypsi. Learn about handwriting "indicators" which suggest specific personality traits, emotional characteristics, and cognitive and social skills, $12. 487-9456. Druidic Coffee Hour: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, Sweetwaters Cafe, 123 W. Washington. Topic: "Favorite Pagan Readings." 665-8428. Improving Your Meditation: A2 Independent Spiritual Network 7 pm, Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. Fourth Ave. Jonathon Ellis talks about how meditation is viewed in different traditions. 668-6672. "Alternative Healing Practices in the Himalayas of Nepal": Whole Foods Market 7-8 pm, Key Bank conference room, 2300 E. Stadium Blvd. Dr. Guenter Rose explores how healing methods considered "alternative" or "complementary" in the West are used professionally in Asia. 663-8997. Storytime Workshop for Adults: A2 District Library 7-8:30 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave. Learn how to effectively and imaginatively tell stories to children. pre-register 994-2345. "Looking For Langston": TVQ 7 pm, LGBPO Lounge, Mich. Union, 3rd floor. Free movie! 763-4186. Support/Discussion Group: LGBPO Women of Color 7 pm (see 9 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. "Summer and Smoke": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Morris Co. presentation of Tennessee Williams' most romantic and lyrical play starring Diane Boggs and Stephen Hill , $9-$12 (Thursdays are "pay what you can"). 663-0696. Schubertiade II: University Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud. Program of Shubert solo piano music with Garrick Ohlsson, $26-$34. 764-2538. Composer Lecture Series: A2 Symphony Orchestra 8 pm, SKR Classical, 521 1/2 E. Liberty. Multi-media event led by Jim Leonard of SKR Classical preceding A2S0 Mozart Concert. Topic is "Symphony #36: Why does he do it?", $5 donation. 994-4801. Thursdays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8-10 pm (see 16 Thu). "Labor Day ': Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 16 Thu). Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm (see 9 Thu). Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 2 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Wed).

24 Friday    Days Off Outdoors: A2 Parks & Rec 8:30 am-5:30 pm (see 20 Mon). No School Days at the Farm: A2 Parks & Rec 8:30 am-5:30 pm (see 20 Mon). Delivering Shabbat Meals: Hillel 3-4:15 pm (see 10 Fri). Paul Klinger's EZ Street Sextet: Bird of Paradise 5 pm (see 3 Fri). "Breaking Conventions - A Look at the Republican Convention": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 21 Tue). Figure Skating Exhibition: A2 Parks & Rec 7-9 pm, Veterans Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club presents competitive numbers. 761-7240. Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific lslanders 7:30 pm (see 4 Fri) Spalding Gray's "It's A Slippery Slope": Michigan Theater 8 pm, Michigan Theater. Monologuist and sometime actor Spalding Gray returns to A2 to deliver his newest monologue about (among other things) learning how to do something late in life, $35, $28.50, $20/students. 763-TKTS. Schubert Song Recital I: University Musical Society 8 pm, Lydia Mendelssohn Theater. With Sanford Sylvan, baritone, and David Breitman, forte piano, $15-$25. 764-2538. Cissy Houston & The Greater Grace Temple Recording Choir: EMU Performing Arts 8 pm, Pease Aud., EMU, Ypsilanti. An evening of gospel, pop, soul and spirituals by the mother of pop superstar Whitney Houston, $16-$22 adults, $10-$16 seniors & children (under 12). 487-1221. Dance: PFLAG Ann Arbor 8-11 pm, St. Andrew's Church, across from Community High. Alcohol-, smoke- and drug-free dance for lesbian, gay & bi youths & friends. 741-0659. Natural Sonics: U-Club & the Percussive Folkes 8 pm, Mich. Union, 1st floor. Demonstration workshop on percussion instruments from around the world followed by performance, $6. 763-3281. Faculty Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm. Britton Recital Hall, Moore Bldg., U-M North Campus. With cellist Erling Blondal Bengsston. 764-0594. "Summer and Smoke": Performance Network 8 pm (see 23 Thu). "Labor Day": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 16 Thu). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm (see 3 Fri). John Agopian: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Flamenco guitarist. 769-2020. "Espresso featuring Harvey Thompson": Pierpont Commons 9-11 pm, Leonardo's, 2101 Bonisteel, North Campus. Swing, jazz and funk. 662-4258. Paul Vornhagen Quartet Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310.

25 Saturday   "Parent-To-Parent Drug Prevention Workshop" 9 am-2 pm,Bethlehem Church, 423 S. 4th Ave. The needs of parents who used drugs in their youth will be especially addressed, $5 donation (includes lunch). 665-6149. Big Winter Book Sale: Friends of the LibraryA2 District Library 10 am-4 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave. Records and hundreds of used books on sale; proceeds go to support Library projects. 994-2333. Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm (see 4 Sat). Discussion Meeting: Labor Party of Washtenaw County 11 am (see 13 Mon). A Little Under the Weather: A2 Parks & Rec 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Ages 5-8 discover what is developing under all that ice and snow, $6. pre-register 662-7802. 20th Ann Arbor Folk Festival: The Ark & UM's Office of Major Events 6 pm Hill Auditorium. Lineup includes: Nanci Griffith; Leon Redbone; David Bromberg, Jay Unger & Molly Mason; Patty Griffin, Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham; The Drum Caps with Mike Gordon of Phish; Susan Werner; Martin Sexton; Dan Bern; and Les Barker, $25 tickets avail.at Mich. Union Ticket Office, Herb David, Schoolkids, or by phone. 313-763-TKTS. Eclectic Witchcraft: Magical Education Council 6-9 pm (see 11 Sat). "Sit-in with Sam": A2 Symphony Orchestra 7 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Energetic discussion about Mozart led by Maestro Wong for middle and high school students. Includes refreshments and Birthday Bash concert, $5. 994-4801. Informal Vintage Dancing: Dance Gallery Studio 7:30-10:30pm, 111 3rd Street. Singles and couples of all abilities welcome. One hour practice party with coaches available followed by general dance, $3. 213-0537 Potluck at the Farm: Older Lesbians Organizing (OLO) 7:30 pm, call for directions. Open to all women. 428-8824. Mortal Komedy:U-Club 8 pm, 1st floor Mich. Union. U-M's Comedy Company presents a collection of original comedy sketches and improv games, $5 (includes refreshments). 763-3281. Mozart Birthday Bash: A2 Symphony Orchestra 8 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. All-Mozart program with 12-year-old award-winning concert pianist JoshuaCullen, $15-$25 w/ discounts for snrs, students, & children. 994-4801. Schubert Song Recital II: University Musical Society 8 pm, Mendelssohn Theater. With Sarah Walker, mezzo-soprano, and Garris Hancock, piano, $15-$25. 764-2538. "Summer and Smoke": Performance Network 8pm (see 23 Thu). "Labor Day": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 16 Thu). Mitch Ryder: Prism Productions 9:30 pm, Blind Pig. Legendary Detroit rocker, $12.50. 313-99-MUSIC. Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 24 Fri).

26 Sunday   Swimmers : A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am (see 5 Sun). The Raisin Pickers: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Good-old-tjmey string band from Manchester. 668-7652. Big Winter Book Sale: A2 District Library 14:30 pm (see 25 Sat). The Virginia Martin Howard Lecture Series: U-M School of Music 2 pm, Mclntosh Theater, Moore Bldg., U-M Norm Campus. Lecture/demo by Michael Gould, grand master of the Japanese flute. 764-0594. Family Dance Series: A2 Parks & Rec 2-4:30 pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard. Squares, contras, and other country dances, $6/person $10/family. 994-2928. "Labor Day": Purple Rose Theatre 2 pm (see 16 Thu). "Breaking Conventions- A Look at the Republican Convention": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 21 Tue). Detroit Symphony Orchestra: University Musical Society 4 pm, Hill Aud. Joined by A2's own UMS Chorale in a program of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, $18-$46. 764-2538. Michigan Chamber Players: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Britton Recital Hall, Moore Bldg., U-M North Campus. A2 premiere of Ellwood Derr's "Six Songs of Sundry Sorts" for soprano, saxophone and piano. 764-0594. Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 5 Sun). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexual 6 pm (see 5 Sun). U-M Jan Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 6 pm (see 5 Sun). "Never Forget"- Video: Hillel 7 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Leonard Nimoy stars in this 1997 film about one man's fight to prove that certain events of the Holocaust actually occurred. 769-0500. 3rd Annual Super Bowl Alternative Concert: U-M School of Music 7 pm, Britton Recital Hall, Moore Bldg., U-M North Campus. Program: "The Complete Music by William Bolcolm for Violin and Piano." 764-0594. Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7 pm (see 8 Sun). Round Table Discussion: Huron Valley Greens 7 pm (see 5 Sun). Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 5 Sun). "Summer and Smoke": Performance Network 7 pm (see 23 Thu). "Labor Day": Purple Rose Theatre 7 pm (see 16 Thu). Israeli Dancing: Hillel 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun). Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun). A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 5 Sun). Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 5 Sun) .

27 Monday    Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 6 Mon). Big Winter Book Sale: A2 District Library 10-8 pm (see 25 Sat). Career Networking & Support Group: Soundings 10-11:30 am (see 6 Mon). Auditions: Walk & Squawk Performance Project 6:30-8:30 pm, Walk & Squawk studio, 122 E. Mosley. Tryouts for the "Shameless Rainbow Youth Theater" project, a workshop for teenagers which will culminate in an original performance piece. 668-0407. Play Reading: NetWork Play Wrights 7 pm, Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. "A Worm is the Same on All Sides," by local playwright Al Sjoerdsma, $3 suggested donation. 663-0681. African-American Heroes: EMU Lifespan Learning 7-9 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St., Ypsi. Captain Cari Carey, member of 332 Righter Group during WW II will discuss the Tuskegee Airmen, $10. 487-9456. Mondays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 7-9 pm (see 13 Mon). HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 6 Mon). 5th Annual Mozart Birthday Concert: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hiil Aud. With the Univ. Symphony Orchestra & Wind Ensemble. 764-0594. "The Doors of Perception": Talk to Us Theatre Troupe/Hillel 8 pm, place TBA. Interactive theatre troupe deals with the subject of college life. 769-0500. Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 6 Mon).

28 Tuesday   Internet Training: A2 District Library 10 am, 343 S. 5th Ave, 3rd floor training center. Searching the World Wide Web (requires prior experience with Windows and a mouse). pre-register 994-8513. Tyke Program-Animal Inn: A2 Parks & Rec 10-11:30 am & 1-2:30 pm (see 7 Tue). Lecture: 10th Annual U-M Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium 5:30 pm, Mendelssohn Theatre. Speaker: Dennis Banks. 936-1055. Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm (see 7 Tue). Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 6-9 pm (see 7 Tue). Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm/walkers & 6:30 pm/runners (see 7 Tue). Mussolini, Myth & Propaganda: EMU Lifespan Learning 6:30-8:30 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St., Ypsi., $12. 487-9456. Auditions: Walk &  Squawk Performance Project 6:30-8:30 pm (see 27 Mon). Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue). Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue). "Local Impact of the Crisis in Health Care": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Broadcast of Oct. forum on cuts at U-M Hospital. 769-7422. Panel Discussion on the Death Penalty: Amnesty International 7:30 pm, Room D, Michigan League. Speakers include Ron Hampton, Director of the National Black Police Assoc., and Jennifer Bishop Jones, a teacher whose younger sister was murdered. 996-5962. Happy Hour at Good Time Charley's: Israel Michigan Public Affairs Committee/Hillel 7:30 pm, 1140 S. University. 769-0500. Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue). "Creating Space": Interfaith Council for Peace 4 Justice 8 pm, The Ark, 316 S. Main. Fundraiser for ICPJ. Evening of storytelling. music, and dance, price TBA. 761-1800. Arts Chorale: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. Hugh Ferguson Floyd, conductor. 764-0594. U-M Folk Dancing Club: Pierpont Commons 8 pm (see 8 Wed). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm (see 7 Tue). "Hit & Run": Residence Hall Repertory Theatre/Hillel 9 pm, West Quad. (see 14 Tue). Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Tue).

29 Wednesday   Buhrrr Blast: A2 Parks & Rec 3:30-5:15 pm (see 8 Wed). Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 1 Wed). Coping with Allergies: EMU Lifespan Learning 6:30-8:30 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St., Ypsi. Learn about allergies and how to treat them, $10. 487-9456. Men's Support/Discussion Group: LGBP0 7 pm (see 8 Wed). Internet Training: A2 District Library 7:30 pm , 343 S. 5th Ave, 3rd floor training center. Introduction to the World Wide Web. preregister 994-8513. Meeting: Reform Chavurah 7:30 pm (see 8 Wed). Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 1 Wed). Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 8 Wed). The Verve Pipe: Prism Productions 8 pm, Michigan Theater. Tickets on sale Jan. 3, $13.50. 313-99-MUSIC. "Spock in the Diaspora": Celebration of Jewish Arts 8 pm, Hill Aud. Talk by Leonard Nimoy about the birth of Spock and the Jewish subtext which pervades his characters, $10 ($5 students). 769-0500. Martyn Windham-Read: The Ark 8 pm, The Ark, 316 S. Main. Australian folk musician, $10.761-1800. Open Mic Night in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, U-M North Campus. Audience chooses a winner. 7647544. "Labor Day": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 16 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Wed). Meeting: East Quad Group 9 pm (see 8 Wed).

30 Thursday    Shulchan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 9 Thu). Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu). Meeting: United Jewish Appeal 6 pm (see 9 Thu). Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm/walkers & 6:30 pm/runners (see 7 Tue). Mass Meeting: Volunteers in Action/Hillel 7 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Community service group linking U-M students with the local community through volunteer activities. 769-0500. Beers of Great Britain & Ireland: EMU Lifespan Learning 7-9 pm, EMU Depot Town Center, 32 E. Cross St., Ypsi. Adults 21 and older only, $19. 487-9456. Support/Discussion Group: LGBPO Women of Color 7 pm (see 9 Thu). Positive Women 's Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 16 Thu). Joseph Pratt: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Classical guitarist, $5-$10. 769-2999. Verve Jazzfest: Prism Productions 8 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. The Joe Henderson Trio, Charlie Haden Quartet West, and The Kansas City All-Star Band, $20-$25. 99-MUSIC. The Rory Block Band: The Ark 8 pm, The Ark, 316 S. Main. Intense Delta blues, passionate folk, and gripping originals, $13.50. 761-1800.  Thursdays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8-10 pm (see 16 Thu). "Labor Day": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 16 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Wed). II-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 2 Thu) Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm (see 9 Thu).

31 Friday    English & Contra Dance Extravaganza: AACTMAD call for times and prices, Pittsfield Grange Hall, Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Grand English Country Dance with music by Hold the Mustard and Scott Higgs calling. Events thru Sun., Feb. 2. 913-0395. Dialogues on the Creative Process: Institute for the Humanities noon, Osterman Common Room, 1524 Rackham. Presentation and conversation by artists Bien Driscoll, Paula and Edwin Sidman, and Cynthia Greig. 936-3518. Internet Training: A2 District Library noon, 343 S. 5th Ave, 3rd floor training center. Advanced Internet (requires experience with Windows and a mouse). pre-register 994-8513. "What's For Dinner?": Whole Foods Market 3-7 pm, Whole Foods Market, 2398 E. Stadium Blvd Learn how to create a quick and easy dinner entree. 971-3366. Delivering Shabbat Meals:Hillel 3-4:15 pm (see 10 Fri). "Women & Gender in Antiquity": Kelsey Museum of Archaelogy 4 pm, Tappan Hall, Rm 180. Topic: "Widows too young in their widowhood." 763-3559. Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Sextet: Bird of Paradise 5 pm (see 3 Fri). "Local Impact of the Crisis in Health Care: Peace InSight 6 pm (see 28 Tue). Dialogues on the Creative Process: Institute for the Humanities 7:30 pm, Power Center, 121 Fletcher. Open Rehearsal for Peter Sparling's interpretation of Schubert's Unfinished Symphony. Following the rehearsal, "Staging the Forest: Performance, Text, and Image," a dialogue on creativity with Peter Sparling & Linda Gregerson. 936-3518. Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific islanders 7:30 pm (see 1 Fri). Latin Dance Workshop: U-Club 8 pm, 1st floor Mich. Union. Learn the basic steps to the Salsa, Cumbia and the Merengue, no partner necessary. 763-3281. RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Preemo bluegrass, $9. 761-1800. "Labor Day": Purple RoseTheatre 8 pm (see 16 Thu). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:45 pm (see 3 Fri). Five Guys Named Moe: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. An eclectic mixture of styles and genres heavily seasoned with acoustic swing. 769-2020. Paul Keller/Cary Kocher Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. A2 jazz veterans, $5. 662-8310.