September

LITERARY EVENTS Book & Poetry Readings, Publication Parties, Writers Groups,etc are listed in the LITERARY EVENTS Calendar (pages 16-17)

VISUAL ARTS Art Exhibitions, Workshops, Artist Opportunities, etc. are listed in the  ARTS AGENDA CALENDAR . (page 10).

To publicize October Calendar events, send information by September 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 Monday    Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus call for time and place. A Lesbian Gay Bi and Trans chorus open for all. Every Mon. 741-8000 x40. HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center call for time and place. Every Monday. For HlV-positive men & women who are in recovery from chemical dependence. 800-578-2300. Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team call for time and place, meets every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, & Sun. Charley 482-2450 or Kelly 663-0036. Job Hunters Networking Group: Soundings-A Center For Women 10-11:30am, 4090 Packard. Ongoing drop in program. Meet with other job seekers, $5. 973-7723. Power Walk: QUP & Delta Lambda Phi noon, meet at LGBTA Affairs Lounge, 3116 Mich. Union. Queer walking tour for new students, faculty and staff. 763-4186. Labor Day Picnic: Queer Unity Project & Delta Lambda Phi 1 pm, lawn between Rackham and Frieze BIdgs. Bring a lunch 763-4186. Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5 pm, LGBTA Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd Floor. Every Mon. Open to all women. 763-4186. Welcome to Michigan '97: Hillel 5 pm, 1420 Hill. BBQ and volleyball. Walking groups will leave from E. Quad, Alice Lloyd and S. Quad by the flagpole. 769-0500. Meeting: U-M LGBTA Commission of MSA (Michigan Student Assembly) 6 pm, check web page for location: www.umich.edu-msa/lgbt/lgbtc.htm or email ozell@umich.edu. Tsunami: Prism 9 pm, Magic Stick, 4140 Woodward. Detroit, $6. 99-Music The Bird of Paradise Orchestra: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. Big band jazz, $3. 662-8310

2 Tuesday    Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center Every Tue. & Wed. Support group for men & women. 572-9355. Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm. Call-in radio show with the A2 Tenants Union. 763-3500. Frontrunners/Walkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm, Furstenburg Park (just west of Gallup Park on Fuller Rd). Runners and walkers, various paces and distances. Also meets Thur. 434-4494. Meeting: Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30-8 pm, SAFE House, 4100 Clark Rd. Weekly meeting for lesbian survivors of lesbian battering. 973-0242 x201. Introduction to Body Systems Classes: Whole Foods Market 7 pm, Tappan Middle School. Overview of 12-week course on body systems by Cindy Klement. Topic: "Healing the Digestive Systems with Foods & Herbs." Register 971-3366. "One Micro-Loan at a Time": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Learn how micro-enterprise is providing capital to people in Washtenaw County so they can start small businesses. 769-7422. Study Group: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 507 Pearl St., Yspi. 434-7444. CROP/Hunger Walk Recruitment Committee: Intertaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, Memorial Church, 730 Tappan. Help recruit walkers for the 23rd annual CROP walk on Sun., Oct 5. 663-1870. Video Planning Meeting: Peace InSight 8 pm, Espresso Royale Caffe 11, 214 S. Main. Help produce videos on peace & justice issues for cablecast. 761-7749. Cache-Cache & Ed Sarath: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Innovative French jazz ensemble, $5-$12.769-2999. Open House: Queer Unity Project (QUP) 8-11:30 pm, 4156 Mich. Union. 763-4186. Acid Jazz Night: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. With DJ Bacchus spinning hip, trip hop and acid jazz favorites, $3. 662-8310. "Thai Summer": Anno Domini Films 11 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Feature-length documentary. 662-9648.

3 Wednesday    Living With HIV: HARC (see 2 Tue). Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm. Closets R 4 Clothes (6 pm) and Radio Q (6:30 pm). News and more for the Les/Bi/Gay/Trans communities. 763-3500. Membership/Outreach Committee Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 808 Brooks. Discuss ways of interacting with members and the community in general. 434-7444. Open Class in Wicca: Magical Education Council of A2 7 pm, Corn Tree Coop, 1910 Hill. Kami 761-1137. Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council of A2 7:30 pm, 1522 Hill St. "Trance-like adventures into alternative realities." 665-3522. The Composer Experience Lecture Series: A2 Symphony Orchestra 8 pm, SKR Classical, 539 E. Liberty. Topic: "A Night at the Opera - How Singers Prepare for their Roles" (in conjunction with 8 Sat concert). 994-4801. Another Bag: Espresso Royale Caffe Main St. 8-10 pm, 214 N. Main. Original standards and standard originals from this jazz trio. 668-1838. Undergrad, Grad & Young Professionals Open House: Hillel 8 pm, 1420 Hill. Check out the variety of Jewish life on campus. 769-0500. "Totally Unrehearsed Theatre": Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Get crazy with this Detroit improv group every Wed. Open mikers welcome, $4. 996-9080. B Sharp Jazz Quintet: The Bird of Paradise 9pm-1am, 207 S. Ashley. AII the way from L.A. - "One of the best young bands in modern jazz," $7. 662-8310. Spinanes: Prism 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. With Tim Rutili (formerly of Red Red Meat), $6. 99-Music.

4 Thursday    Positive Women's Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center Meets alternate Thursdays. Group for HlV-positive women. Call for referral. 800-578-2300. Blues & Jazz Films: Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival call for time, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty, $6. 99-Music. Gifts of Art Music Series: U-M Hospital 12:10 pm.first floor lobby. Classical guitar by Lloyd Long. 936-ARTS. CROP/Hunger Walk Recruitment Rally: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 5-7 pm (open-house style), Memorial Church, 730 Tappan. Pickup Hunger Walk materials. 663-1870. Shulcan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm, lower level, Cava Java, E.U. at S.U. A fun way to practice Hebrew. 769-0500. Frontrunners/Walkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). Support Group for LGBTA Men & Women: LGBTA 6:30 pm, 3rd floor Mich. Union. Meets every Thur. 763-4186. Dinner & A Movie: Hillel 6:30 pm, 1420 Hill. Hillel's special meal, a recent film, and popcorn, soda and treats, $0-$2. 769-0500. "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm. Radio show with the one-and-only arwulf arwulf. 763-3500. Liturgist's Round Table: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 4793 Sandstone Pass #2B, Yspi. Help plan our Autumn Equinox ritual. 434-7444. "Open" Open Mic: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard. Open all genres-with host Lili Fox. Perform or listen. 662-8283. "Molly Sweeney": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. First production for A2's newly-inaugurated professional theater features a 3-character play directed by Annette Madias, and starring Yvonne DuQue, Malcolm Tulip, and Mark Rademacher, $9-$12 (Thur is pay what you can day). 663-0681. Thursdays in Leonardos: Pierpont Commons 8-10 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, N. Campus. Original & contemporary live music from U-M's School of Music Jazz Studies Program. 764-7544. The Composer Experience Lecture Series: A2 Symphony Orchestra 8 pm, SKR Classical, 539 E. Liberty. Topic: Opera plots and music (in conjunction with 8 Sat concert). 994-4801. Jeff Shaw: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Verbal gymnast with a keen eye for the absurd, $7. 996-9080. Live Call-ln: Peace InSight 9 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Hosted by Thom Saffold, President of Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice. 769-7422. B Sharp Jazz Quintet: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 3 Wed).

5 Friday   Disarmament Group Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon, Memorial Church, 730 Tappan St. 663-1870. First Fridays-A Group for Women Therapists: Soundings 2:30-4:30 pm, 4090 Packard. Networking & support group for therapists. 973-7723. Open House: Office of LGBT Affairs 4-6:30 pm, LGBTA Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd Floor. Meet the staff, enjoy refreshments, learn about fall programs. 763-4186. Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Dixieland to swing. 662-8310. "One Micro-Loan at a Time": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 2 Tue). "Orientation" Orientation: Office of LGBT Affairs 6:30-8 pm, Mich. Room, Mich. League. Meet reps of campus and community organizations; learn how you can become involved. 763-4186.  Artisan's Guild Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 909 Sheridan, Yspi. Handcrafts, jewelry making and the like. 434-7444. Kickoff Shabbat: Hillel 7 pm, 1420 Hill. A home-cooked shabbat dinner. Reserve in advance. 769-0500. Lecture Series: Crazy Wisdom 7:30 pm, 206 N. Fourth Ave. Rebecca Muilen on the healing power of dreams, $3. 995-1956. Roger Chard & Maurita Holland: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Baritone and pianist team up for annual evening of song to benefit KCH, $10-$15. 769-2999. "An Old Man in Love": Pioneer Theatre Guild to Scotland 8 pm, The Little Theater, Pioneer High School. Benefit performance of Jay Stielstra's award-winning one-man show, tickets at Schoolkids or door. 668-7332. Buddy Guy: A2 Blues & Jazz Festival 8 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. With Johnnie Bassett & the Blues Insurgents, $25-$75. 99-Music. Huffamoose: Prism 8 pm, 7th House, 7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac, $8. 99-Music. "Molly Sweeney": Performance Network 8 pm (see 4 Thu). Jeff Shaw: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm, $10. (see 4 Thu). Kurt ElIing & Laurence Hobgood Trio: A2 Blues & Jazz Festival 9 pm & 11 pm, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley, $15. 99-Music. Salero de Spana: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-11 pm, 214 S. Main. Flamenco quartet led by dancer Maria-Durante, with guitarists Jean Agopian and John Carlson with percussionist Glenn Bering. 668-1838. Coffee Hour & Dance Party: Queer Unity Project 9:30 pm, meet at Amer's on State St. (at the rainbow flag), then on to the Nectarine. 763-4186. 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, $3. 459-8136.

6 Saturday     Reunion: Warren Woods High School Class of '67 call for time, Rivercrest Banquet Hall, Rochester, Ml . Joe Scalici 810-293-2600 or http:www.reunionnet.com. Workday, Sugarbush Park: A2 Parks & Rec 10 am-1 pm. Help remove nonnative plants. Dress for field work. Refreshments provided. 996-3266. "Spectacular Spiders": A2 Parks & Rec 10:30 am-noon, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Ages 3-4 years old learn about our 8-legged friends, $6 per child parents free. Pre-register 662-7802. A2 Blues & Jazz Festival 11 am, Gallup Park. With Medeski, Martin & Wood, Don Byron Quartet, Big Jack Johnson & the Oilers, Miss Lavelle White, Mudpuppy and Lady Sunshine & the X Band, $12-$30. 99-Music. Ann Arbor CoHousing Group Meeting: Little Professor 1-3 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Update for members and interested parties. 662-0702. Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm, call for location. Teens interested in exploring issues of sexual orientation and gender identity; no artistic experience necessary; allies also welcome to particípate. 763-4186. Open Jam: AACTMD 4-6 pm, Pittsfield Grange Hall, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. Listen/perform traditional dance tunes. 662-3371. Canoe Instruction Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec 5:30-7:30 pm, Gallup Park Livery, 3000 Fuller Rd. Families & individuals learn basic canoeing techniques, $7.50 person (includes canoe rental). Pre-register 662-9319. "La Cage Aux Folies Detroit": PFLAG Detroit 6:30 pm.St.George Cultural Center, 1515 Woodward, W. Bloomfield. Call for ticket prices. 248-656-2875. "The Secret Agent": Cinema Guild 7 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., $4. 994-0027. Pre-Concert Lecture: A2 Symphony Orchestra 7 pm, Michigan Theater. Join Maestro Wong and the artists in a preview look at tonight's 8 pm program. 994-4801. "Love Songs from the Opera": A2 Symphony Orchestra 8 pm, Michigan Theater. Passionate love songs from great operas by the area's best singers, $16-$29. 994-4801. Coffeehouse Series: Aurora Borealis Productions & Mich. Union Arts & Programs 8 pm, U-Club, Mich. Union. Performances to be announced. Open to the public, non-smoking and wheelchair accessible. Guests must enter the Union before 9 pm, $3-$7. 763-3202. Brian Henke: Espresso Royale Caffe Main St. 8-10 pm, 214 N. Main. Cleveland-area guitarist with his CD "Many Waters." 668-1838. First Saturday Contra Dance: A2 Council for Traditional Music & Dance 8 pm. Pittsfield Grange Hall, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. No exp. or partner necessary, $6. 913-2076. K's Choice: Prism 8 pm, 7th House, 7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. With Protein, $11.99. Music Roger Chard & Maurita Holland: Kerrytown Concert House Benefit 8 pm (see 5 Fri). "Molly Sweeney": Performance Network 8 pm (see 4 Thu) ."An Old Man in Love": Pioneer Theatre Guild to Scotland 8 pm (see 5 Fri). Jeff Shaw: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm, $10. (see 4 Thu). "Journey Into Fear" : Cinema Guild 8:40 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., $4. 994-0027. Club Fabulous: LGBTA 9-1 am, Mich. League Underground. Dance party, $5. 763-4186. Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio: A2 Blues & Jazz Festival 9 pm & 11 pm (see 5 Fri). "The Third Man": Cinema Guild 10 pm, Natural Science Aud., $4. 994-0027.

7 Sunday    Welcome to Michigan Bagel Brunch: Hillel 11 am, Markley Residence Hall. Find out about Hillel. 769-0500. A2 Blues & Jazz Festival 11 am, Gallup Park. With Marcia Ball, Beau Jocque & the Zydeco Hi-Rollers, Honeyboy Edwards, Paul Keiler Sextet, Transmission, and Community High School 2:00 Jazz Ensemble, $12-$30. 99-Music. Live Music: Borders 1 pm, 2nd floor, 612 E. Liberty. Musica Antiqua of Toledo plays music from the Spanish Renaissance. 668-7100. Fundraising Committee Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove 2-4 pm, 1455 Gregory St., #7, Ypsi. Help raise funds for land, publications and more. 487-4931. "Molly Sweeney": Performance Network 2 & 7 pm (see 4 Thu). "One Micro-Loan at a Time": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 2 Tue). Faculty Recital: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Britten Recital Hall, N. Campus. With pianist Anton Nel. 764-0594. Meeting: Gay & Lesbian Buddhist Fellowship 4-6 pm, call for location. Meditation, a Dharma talk, discussion and socializing. 313-283-6568. Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 6 pm, 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 485-3922. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 721-2081. Welcome to Michigan Schmooze: Hillel 7:30 pm, E. Quad Residence Hall. Meet other students. 769-0500. Kelly Willis: The Ark 7:30 pm, 316 S. Main. New country, $12. 761-1451. Weekly Performance Art Show: A L.A.B. Production 8 pm, the Green Room, 206 W. Mich. Ave., Ypsi. Musicians, poets, dancers, films, and performance art, $1 donation. 487-8483. Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8 pm, 1420 Hill. Beginner and advanced instruction and dance with Torn Starks, $2.50. 769-0500. A2 Bluestage: Arbor Brewing Company 8 pm-midnight, 116 E. Washington. Bluestage's new home, $3. 213-1393. Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. Listen/perform. 662-8310.

8 Monday    Meeting: Exploring Gender call for time, 3rd floor, Mich. Union. New social support group for transgenderists, transexuals, cross-dressers, Third Genders, intersexuals, those questioning their gender, and trans-friendly. 763-4186. HIV & Recovery: HARC (see 1 Mon). Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 1 Mon). Job Hunters Networking Group: Soundings 10-11:30 am (see 1 Mon). "Live Call-In" Recablecast: Peace InSight 5 pm (see 4 Thu). Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5 pm (see 1 Mon). Meeting: U-M LGBTA Commission of MSA 6 pm (see 1 Mon). Mondays in Leonardos: Pierpont Commons 7-9 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, N. Campus. Randy Napoleon & friends play jazz. 764-7544. Alvin Youngblood Hart: Prism 7:30 pm, The Ark, 7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac, $11. 99-Music. "Consider" Mass Meeting: Hillel 8 pm, 1420 Hill. Join the staff of U-M's weekly paper that explores two sides of a particular topic. 769-0500. The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 1 Mon).

9 Tuesday    Tyke Program-"Insect ABC's" : A2 Parks & Rec 10-11 :30 am, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. For ages 4-5 years, $30 per child for 4 Tue. sessions. Pre-register 662-7802. Seminar on Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House noon-2 pm, SAFE House, 4100 Clark Rd. Topic TBA. 973-0242. Canoe Instruction Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec 5:30 pm (see 6 Sat). Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 2 Tue). Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). "Running 101" Novice Clinic: Running Fit A2 Parks & Rec 6:30-8:30 pm, Gallup Park Meeting Room. Six-week class on equipment & techniques, $25. Pre-register 769-5016. Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). Introduction to Iridology: Whole Foods Market 7 pm, Tappan Middle School. With practitioner Cindy Klement. Register 971-3366. "Abolition 2000": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Leam about a global movement for nuclear disarmament by the year 2000. 769-7422. Druidic Worship Circle: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, Botsford Recreational Preserve. 434-7444. Living With HIV: HARC 7 pm (see 2 Tue). " Inside the School of Assassins" : Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, First Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron. Preview powerful video about the U.S. Army School of the Americas in Fort Benning, GA where Latin American military are trained in torture techniques and death squad tactics. 663-1870. "Prospect" Mass Meeting: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1420 Hill. Join the staff that puts out this Jewish sociopolitical critique and literary review. 769-0500. Peach Mountain Intermediate Contra Dance: AACTMD 7:30-9:45 pm, Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd., $4. 913-0395. Guest Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Britten Recital Hall, N. Campus. With U.S. Air Force brass quintet, Stellar Brass. 764-0594. Conservative Minyan: Hillel 8 pm, 1420 Hill. Fun information meeting. 769-0500. Get Curious w/Safety Girl & Butch Curious: CTV Channel 9 9 pm. Public access live call-in TV show. 975-9975. Acid Jazz Night: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 2 Tue).

10 Wednesday    Living With HIV: HARC call for time (see 2 Tue). Brown Bag Lunches for Super Scholars: Whole Foods Market 6-8 pm. M-Fit Demonstration Kitchen, E. Ann Arbor Health Center, 4260 Plymouth Rd. Basic techniques for 12-14 year olds to put together exciting lunches, $3-$7. 971-3366. Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 3 Wed). Bardic Liturgists Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 1325 Rosewood. Help plan the Autumn Equinox ritual. 434-7444. "The FBI's War on Black America": Revolutionary Anti-lmperialist League 7:10 pm, Trotter House. Film documentary followed by discussion. 313-930-6452. Shamanic Journeys: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 3 Wed). Jewish Feminist Group Mass Meeting: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1420 Hill. Students and community women are redefining women's roles in Judaism with the women's minyan, Rosh Hodesh celebrations and feminist seder. 769-0500. Reform Chavurah Mass Meeting: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1420 Hill. Services and special events. 769-0500 Jeff Plankenhorn/Matt Voss: Espresso Royale Caffe Main St.8-10pm, 214 N.Main. Local jazz duo. 668-1838. Thursdays in Leonardos: Pierpont Commons 8 pm (see 4 Thu). "TotaIly Unrehearsed Theatre": Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm (see 3 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm1 am, 207 S. Ashley. With Brooks (bass), Rick Roe (piano), and Pete Siers (drums), $3. 662-8310. Spectrum: Prism 9 pm, Magic Stick, 4140 Woodward, Detroit. With Frontier, $10. 99-Music. Michael Rose: Prism 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. With DJ Billy the Kid, $12.50. 99-Music

11 Thursday    Racial & Economic Justice Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon-1:30 pm, Memorial Church, 730 Tappan at Hill. Help plan Oct. public talk by speaker from Chicago's Center for New Community. 663-1870. Gifts of Art Music Series: U-M Hospital 12:10 pm, first floor lobby. Mellow jazz by Detroiters, the Carl Michel Quartet. 936-ARTS. Shulcan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 4 Thu). Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). Meeting: LGBTA Support Group for Men & Women 6:30 pm (see 4 Thu). Meeting: Positive Women's Support Group 6:30 pm (see 4 Thu). Introduction to Yoga & Meditation 7-9 pm, 1420 Hill St. Free lecture by instructor Erna Stefanova. 665-7801. Business Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 434-7444. "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 4 Thu). Songwriter's Open Mic: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard. With host Jim Novak. Perform or listen. 662-8283. "Molly Sweeney": Performance Network 8 pm (see 4 Thu). Chris Zito: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty, $7. 996-9080. Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 10 Wed). Get Curious w/Safety Girl & Butch Curious: CTV Channel 9 10 pm (see 9 Tue).

12 Friday    Paul Klinger's EZ Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 5 Fri). "Abolition 2000": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 9 Tue). Sloan: Prism 6:30 pm, St. Andrews Hall, $12. 99-Music. "The Maltese Falcon": Cinema Guild 7 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., $4. 994-0027. Bardic Night: Shining Lakes Grove 7-11 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill. Monthly evening of drumming and singing. 434-7444. Matt & Monica Camp: PJ's Records & Used CDs 7-8 pm, 617 B Packard Rd. Brother sister duo blending folk-rock, blues and Middle-Eastern acoustic harmonies. 663-3441. Discussion: OLO (Older Lesbians Organizing) 7:30 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. Topic: "Giving Back to the Community." 482-2996. 14th Season Gala Opening - "A Parisian Soiree": Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Two evenings of chamber music & cabaret, Ravel to Poulenc, Weill to Porter, and champagne! Concert only, $15-$30, (Dinner package optional, $38.50, reserve by 9 Tue). 769-2999. "Molly Sweeney": Performance Network 8 pm (see 4 Thu). Chris Zito: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm, $10. (see 11 Thu). The Firebird Balalaika Ensemble: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-11 pm, 214 S. Main. Russian & Eastern European music performed on traditional instruments. 668-1838. Steel Pulse: Prism 9 pm, Majestic, 4140 Woodward, Detroit. Reggae, $17.50. 99-Music ."Touch of Evil": Cinema Guild 9 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud. Orson Welles classic, $4. 994-0027. Sunny Wilkinson: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 12 Fri).

13 Saturday    Community Garage Sale: Recycle Ann Arbor 9 am-3 pm, The ReUse Center, 2420 S. Industrial Rd. Display items or shop in 10,000 sq. ft. of garage sale treasures. The ReUse Center celebrates its one-year anniversary with on-site master recyclers, a free latex paint exchange, refreshments.and more. Sale sign-up required. 662-6288. ext.11. Challenge Games: A2 Parks & Rec 10-11:30 am, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Course for parents, school teachers, scout leaders, etc, to team group games and activities for kids that promote teamwork, $6. Pre-register 662-7802. Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm (see 6 Sat). Warrior's Guild Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove 2-4 pm, 1202 Grant, Ypsi. 434-7444. Eclectic Witchcraft Magical Ed. Council of A2 6 pm, 1522 Hill St Informal class. 665-3522. Meeting: Lutherans Concerned 6:30 pm, Lord of Light Lutheran Church, 801 S. Forest. Lutheran group tor lesbian, gay, and bisexual people. Scott 663-6954. Randy Napoleon: Espresso Royale Caffe Main St. 8-10 pm, 214 N. Main. Straight-ahead jazz band. 668-1838. "Seven Enigmas": Dance Gallery/Peter Sparling & Co. 8 pm, Power Center. A reperformance of the work which brought Ann Arbor artists and scientists together in a  multimedia collaboration. Also Sparling's "Berliner Mass," $7-$18. 764-0450. 2nd Saturday Contra Dance: AACTMD 8 pm, Webster Community Bldg. (call for directions). No exp./partner necessary, $6. 996-8359 "A Parisian Soiree": Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm (see 12 Fri). " Molly Sweeney": Performance Network 8 pm (see 4 Thu). Chris Zito: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm, $10. (see 11 Thu). Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise: Prism 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. With Big Block. $17. 99-Music.

14 Sunday    Fall Scramble: A2 Parks & Rec. 8 am, Leslie Park Golf Course, $124 per 3-person team. Pre-register 994-1163. Kids Concerts: Oz's Music 1 pm, 1920 Packard Rd. Open stage for the young ones with host Steve Osburn. Perform or listen. 662-8283. Live Music: Borders 1 pm, 2nd floor. 612 E. Liberty. A special blend of styles from Bill 0'Connor and Phil Chen. 668-7100. Gender-Free Contra Dance: A2 Rainbow Contra Dancers 2-5 pm, Mich. Union Ballroom. All skill levels welcome, $6. 764-6958. Healer's Guild Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove 2-4 pm. Ancient Formula natural Foods, 1677 Plymouth. 434-7444. "Molly Sweeney": Performance Network 2 & 7 pm (see 4 Thu). "Abolition 2000": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 9 Tue). Faculty Recital: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Britten Recital Hall, N. Campus. With pianist Arthur Greene and violinist Hong-Mei Xiao 764-0594. Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 7 Sun). Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7-8 pm, Guild House, 807 Monroe. 662-5189 'Falsettos' : Benefit for Detroit Together Men's Chorus 7:30 pm, Jewish Comm. Center, 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Jewish Ensemble Theatre's Production of Tony Award winning musical, $25. 313-893-3631. Mezuzzah-Making Workshop: Conservative Minyan & Chaverim 7:30 pm, Alice Lloyd Hall. 769-0500. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 7 Sun). Weekly Art Show: A L.A.B. Production 8 pm (see 7 Sun). Ann Arbor Bluestage: Arbor Brewing Company 8 pm-midnight (see 7 Sun). Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8 pm (see 7 Sun). Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Sun).

15 Monday    Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 1 Mon). HIV & Recovery: HARC (see 1 Mon). Job Hunters Networking Group: Soundings 10-11:30 am (see 1 Mon). Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5 pm (see 1 Mon). Meeting: U-M LGBTA Commision of MSA 6 pm (see 1 Mon). Ahava Jewish Lesbian, Bisexual and Gay Collective: Hillel 7 pm, 1429 Hill. Social group. 769-0500. Liturgist's Round Table: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 1325 Rosewood. 434-7444. Mondays in Leonardos: Pierpont Commons 7-9 pm (see 8 Mon). Music Rehearsal: Shining Lakes Grove 9 pm, 1325 Rosewood. Help plan Equinox chants. 434-7444. The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 1 Mon).

16 Tuesday    Canoe Instruction Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec 5:30 pm (see 6 Sat). Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 2 Tue). Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). Lesbian Survivor Support Group: LGBTA 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). SHOUT (Students Honoring Outstanding University Teaching) Mass Meeting: Hillel 7 pm, 1429 Hill. Help organize the Annual Golden Apple award lecture. 769-0500. "A'Just War' Theory": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Examination of war and peace issues with Neil Harper of the A2 Ecumenical Center. 769-7422. Druidic Lore & Magical Tradition: Shining Lakes Grove 7-10 pm, Ancient Formula Natural Foods, 1677 Plymouth. Registration and first class for six-month series of classes. Session I at 7-8:30 pm; Session II at 8:30-10 pm. 485-8632. Auditions for "Talk to Us" & "Residence Hall Repertory Theatre" Troupes: Hillel & U-M Housing Division 7 pm, Wedge Room, W. Quad. No prior acting experience required. 769-0500. English Country Dancing: A2 Council for Traditional Music & Dance 7:30-9:45 pm, Chapel Hill Condo Clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. Social dancing from the 17th & 18th century, all levels, $4. 663-0744. Meeting: Amnesty International Group 61 7:30 pm, Mich. Union (ask at desk for room location). 778-0660. Conservative Minyan Meeting: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Plan activities for the minyan. 769-0500. Living With HIV: HARC 7:30-9 pm (see 2 Tue). Deep Water Aerobics Program : A2 Parks & Rec 7:45-8:30 pm, Mack Indoor Pool, 715 Brooks. Meets Tue & Thu for low/no impact aerobic workout, $3 per session $20 thru 16 Oct. 994-2898. Faculty Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Britten Recital Hall, N. Campus. With flutist Fenwick Smith & pianist Sally Pinkas. 764-0594. Get Curious w/Safety Girl & Butch Curious: CTV Channel 9 9 pm (see 9 Tue). Acid Jazz Night: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 2 Tue).

17 Wednesday    Living With HIV: HARC (see 2 Tue) Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 2 Wed). Open Class in Wicca: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7 pm (see 3 Wed). Reform Chavurah Meeting: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Plan for activities, services and special events. 769-0500. Volunteers in Action Hillel Mass Meeting: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Meetings and activities centered around working with the homeless, children, seniors and the environment. 769-0500. Shamanic Journeys: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 3 Wed). Brian Lillie: Espresso Royale Caffe Main St. 8-10 pm, 214 N. Main. With songs from his CD "Waking Up in Traffic" & upcoming release, "Rowboats." 668-1838. "Totally Unrehearsed Theatre": Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm (see 3 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 10 Wed).

18 Thursday    Positive Women's Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center call for time (see 4 Thu). Gifts of Art Music Series: U-M Hospital 12:10 pm, first floor lobby. Pop & country favorites with Cecilia Lee. 936-ARTS. Shulcan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 4 Thu). Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). Meeting: LGBTA Support Group for Men & Women 6:30 pm (see 4 Thu). "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 4 Thu). Dog's Eye View: Prism 8 pm, 7th House, 7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac, $8.50. 99-Music. "Molly Sweeney": Performance Network 8 pm (see 4 Thu).Thursdays in Leonardos: Pierpont Commons 8 pm (see 4 Thu). Jeff Heffron: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Local favorite from the Danny Bonaduce morning show on WIQB, $9. 996-9080. A Pleasure-Positive Safer SexToy Party: Safety Girl & Butch Curious 8:30 pm, Tower Records,1214 S. University. Frank and sincere language by the "Erotic Safer Sex Super Heroes." 975-9975. Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 10 Wed). Get Curious w/Safety Girl & Butch Curious: CTV Channel 9 10 pm (see 9 Tue) .

19 Friday   8th Annual Golf Marathon: United Cerebral Palsy of Mich . call for tee-off time & location. 36-hole marathon fundraiser on 4 Lansing Municipal golf courses. Participants need a min. of $150 in donations by 15 Mon. Call for registration & donation forms. 800-828-2714. Nite Lite Golf: A2 Parks & Rec call for tee-off time, Huron Hills Golf Course, 3465 E. Huron River Dr. Bring your own flashlight! Seven holes of golf in the dark, hot dogs & chips, $15. 971-6840. The Ironstick Triathlon: A2 Parks & Rec call for details, Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena. Teams of 12 compete for two days in softball, golf, & ice hockey, $600 per team. 761-7240. Middle East Task Force: ICPJ call for time & location. Carpool to Windsor for symposium in honor of Prof. Edward W. Said. 663-1870. Disarmament Group Meeting: ICPJ noon (see 5 Fri). Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 5 Fri). "A 'Just War' Theory": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 16 Tue). Equinox Ritual: Magical Education Council of A2 6:45 pm, call for location, $9-$17. 663-5505. The Historical Use of Herbs: Whole Foods Market 7 pm, Tappan Middle School. Learn about the medicinal value of herbs (including some common yard weeds) with Cindy Klement. Register 971-3366. "The Servant" : Cinema Guild 7 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., $4. 994-0027. Lecture Series: Crazy Wisdom 7:30 pm, 206 N. Fourth Ave. Susie M. Ziek will talk about the history, treatments and methods of naturopathy, $3. 995-1956. "Molly Sweeney": Performance Network 8 pm (see 4 Thu). John Heffron: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm, $12. (see 18 Thu). Blue Moon Quartet: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-11 pm, 214 S. Main. Jazz vocalist Linda Quiroz is joined by violinist James "Professor" Sueyd, guitarist Jeff Plankenhorn and bassist Glenn Bering. 668-1838. "Repulsion": Cinema Guild 9 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., $4. 994-0027. Lucinda Williams: Prism 9 pm, 7th House, 7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac, $15. 99-Music. Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band: Prism 9 pm, Majestic, 4140 Woodward, Detroit, $17. 99-Music .Luna: Prism 9 pm, Magic Stick, 4140 Woodward, Detroit, $10. 99-Music. Live Jazz: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S.Ashley. Band TBA. 662-8310. Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm (see 5 Fri).

20 Saturday    Fall Session Instructional Swim: A2 Parks & Rec times vary, Mack Indoor Pool, 715 Brooks. Eight-week Sat classes, diaper thru adult, $30. Pre-register. 994-2898. Workday, Hollywood Park: A2 Parks & Rec 10 am-1 pm. Help remove non-native plants. Dress for field work. Refreshments provided. 996-3266. Deep Water Aerobics Program: A2 Parks & Rec noon-12:45 pm, Mack Indoor Pool, 715 Brooks. Splash Club meets Sat for low/no impact aerobic workout, $3 per session/$20 thru 8 Nov. 994-2898. Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm (see 6 Sat). Autumn Equinox Ritual: Shining Lakes Grove 2-5 pm, Botsford's Recreational Preserve. Ritual, raffle, potluck, childcare, kid games, hot-tubbing. 434-7444. Meeting: Gay & Lesbian Buddhist Fellowship 4-6 pm (see 7 Sun). Open Jam: AACTMD 4-6 pm (see 6 Sat). Canoe Instruction Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec 5:30 pm (see 6 Sat). Reform Chavurah Hayride: Hillel 7 pm. 1429 Hill. Meet for dinner at Hillel then ride out to Waterloo for a hayride and bonfire. RSVP to reform-chavurah @umich.edu. 769-0500. Conservative Minyan Meeting: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. 769-0500. Marcia Allen: Espresso Royale Caffe Main St. 8-10 pm, 214 N. Main. R&B, blues and jazz. 668-1838. 3rd Saturday Contra Dance: Cobblestone Farm Dancers 8 pm, Pittsfield Grange Hall, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. No exp./partner necessary, $6. 913-2076. "Molly Sweeney": Performance Network 8 pm (see 4 Thu). Potluck & Movies: OLO (Older Lesbians Organizing) 8:30 pm, call for info and directions. Mary 665-3891. John Heffron: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm, $12. (see 18 Thu). Live Jazz: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S.Ashley. Band TBA. 662-8310. Yo La Tengo: Prism 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First, $10. 99-Music.

21 Sunday   Meeting: A. Lorde Collective call for time, Affirmations Comm. Center, 195 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale. ALC's goal is to promote the needs of Black lesbians in the Detroit Metro area. 313-862-3396. Grads & Young Professionals: Hillel noon. Walk to Burns Park from Hillel. Bring veggie dish to pass. 769-0500. "Bugfest": A2 Parks & Rec 1-3 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. All ages insect-filled program, $4/$15 family. Pre-register 662-7802. Bicycle Maintenance Clinic: Campus Bike & Toy/A2 Parks & Rec 1-3 pm, Gallup Park Meeting Room. Bring your bike, $5 (refreshments provided). Pre-register 662-9319. Fruit Picking: Shining Lakes Grove 1 pm. Meet at Chili's parking lot, 3795 Washtenaw. 434-7444. Live Music: Borders 1 pm, 2nd floor, 612 E. Liberty. Shubhande and friends play North Indian classical music. 668-7100. A2 CoHousing Group Meeting: Little Professor 1-3 pm (see 6 Sat). Meeting: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays/PFLAG Ann Arbor 2-5 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw. 741-0659. "Molly Sweeney": Performance Network 2 & 7 pm (see 4 Thu). " A 'Just War' Theory": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 16 Tue). Cecelia Bartoli: University Musical Society 4 pm, Hill Aud. Classical program with renown mezzo-soprano, $20-$60. 764-2538. Michigan Chamber Players: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Britten Recital Hall, N. Campus. With U-M faculty musicians. 764-0594. Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 7 Sun). Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 7 Sun).Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8 pm (see 7 Sun). Weekly Art Show: A L.A.B. Production 8 pm (see 7 Sun). Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Sun).

22 Monday    Mass Meeting: Revolutionary Anti-lmperialist League call for time, Taproom, Union basement. 313-930-6452. Meeting: Exploring Gender (see 8 Mon). HIV & Recovery: HARC (see 1 Mon). Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 1 Mon). Job Hunters Networking Group: Soundings 10-11:30 am (see 1 Mon). Meeting: Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 1 Mon). Meeting: U-M LGBTA Commision of MSA 6 pm (see 1 Mon). Introduction to Inner Visualization 7-9 pm, 1420 Hill St. With instructor Erna Stefanova, $12-$15. 665-7801. Tarot & Psychic Development: Magical Ed. Council ol A2 7 pm, call for place. First class of 6-week series, $125-$185. 663-5505. Mondays in Leonardos: Pierpont Commons 7-9 pm (see 8 Mon). Ann Arbor-Juigalpa Sister City Committee Meeting: ICPJ 7:30 pm, First Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron. Plan fundraising projects, speakers and delegations. 663-1870. Performance: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With Robin and Linda William, husband and wife singer/songwriters. 668-7100. The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 1 Mon) .Yo La Tengo: Prism 9:30 pm, Magic Stick, 4140 Woodward, Detroit, $10. 99-Music.

23 Tuesday    Healthy Dinner in a Flash: Whole Foods Market 11 am-1 pm, Great Harvest Bread, Woodland Plaza, 2220 S. Main. Learn how to make easy dinners with bread and healthy foods. 971-3366. Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 2 Tue). Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). Meeting: Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). "Women & Children - Lives on the Edge": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Taped panel discussion with EMU Ed. prof. Valerie Polakow, U-M Pol. Sci. prof. Peggy Kahn, and others. 769-7422. Experimental Worship Circle: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, Botsford's Recreational Preserve. Exploration of spirituality in a small group. 434-7444. Learn to Pray/Learn to Lead Workshops: Conservative Minyan 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. 769-0500. Peach Mountain Intermedíate Contra Dance: AACTMD 7:30 pm (see 9 Tue). Living With HIV: HARC 7:30-9 pm (see 2 Tue). University Symphony Orchestra: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. 764-0594. Acid Jazz Night: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 2 Tue). Get Curious w/Safety Girl & Butch Curious: CTV Channel 9 9 pm (see 9 Tue).

24 Wednesday    Living With HIV: HARC (see 2 Tue). 5% to the Washtenaw Chapter of the American Red Cross: Whole Foods Market 9 am-10 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. Shop at Whole Foods today and help raise funds for the Red Cross! 971-3366. Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 2 Wed). Finding Your Magickal Path: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7 pm, call for place. First class of 6-week series, $15-$210. 663-5505. A Pleasure-Positive Safer Sex Toy Party: Safety Girl & Butch Curious 7:30 pm, Common Language Book Store, 215 S. 4th Ave. Frank & sincere language for audiences with an open mind. Games, demos & prizes. 975-9975. Chidren's Support Group Meeting: Alliance for the Mentally III of Washtenaw County 7:30 pm, St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 2309 Packard. For children aged 6-10 who have mentally ill relatives. A parent or relative must also attend the Adult Support Group meeting at the same time. 994-6611. Adult 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. Meeting: Reform Chavurah 7:30 pm (see 17 Wed). Shamanic Journeys: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 3 Wed). Wednesdays in Leonardos: Pierpont Commons 8-10 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, N. Campus. Open Mic Night for musical performers (sign up at 7:45 pm). 764-7544. The Grip: Espresso Royale Caffe Main St. 8-10 pm, 214 N. Main. Irish acoustic group with members from Transmission and the Andrew Bishop Quartet. 668-1838. "Totally Unrehearsed Theatre": Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm (see 3 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 10 Wed). Masters Drop-ln Hockey A2 Parks & Rec 9:40-10:40 pm, Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena. Informal play every Wed thru Feb 25, $205. Pre-register 761-7240.

25 Thursday    Racial & Economic Justice Meeting: ICPJ noon (see 11 Thu) Gifts of Art Music Series: U-M Hospital 12:10 pm, first floor lobby. Hammered dulcimer by recording artist, Jane Chevalier. 936-ARTS. Past Masters 55 & Older Hockey A2 Parks & Rec 3-4 pm, Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena. Informal play every Thu thru Feb 26, $170. Pre-register 761-7240. Shulcan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 4 Thu). Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). Meeting: LGBTA Support Group for Men & Women 6:30 pm (see 4 Thu). Store Tour: Whole Foods Market 7 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. Aisle-by-aisle tour discussing food quality, organics, prep of natural foods and more. 971-3366. "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 4 Thu). Coffee Hour: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, Sweetwaters Cafe, 123 W. Washington. Bring divination tools. 729-6968. Acoustic Jam: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard Rd. Open stage with host Michael Northrup. Perform or listen. 662-8283. Fall Dances: Co-Lateral Dance Collective 8 pm, Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. A wide variety of dance styles featuring choreographers from Michigan, $9-$12 (Thu is pay what you can day). 663-0681. Chicago Symphony Orchestra: University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. Program of Berlioz and Tchaikovsky, $20-$55. 764-2538. Thursdays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 8 pm (see 4 Thu). Leo Dufour: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm, $10. (see 25 Thu). Jeff Hamilton Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Latest Mons CD "Trio," $15 (3 sets). 662-8310. "Get Curious w/Safety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 10 pm (see 9 Tue).

26 Friday   Norse Magic, Religion & Culture: Magical Ed. Council of A2 call for specific times, Corn Tree Co-op, 1910 Hill. Weekend retreat with noted Norse scholar, price includes meals and lodging, $75-$150. Kami 761-1137. What's for Dinner: Whole Foods Market 3-7 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. Stop in and check out how to utilize the season's bounty. Samples and recipes will be available. 971-3366. Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 5 Fri). "Women & Children- Lives on the Edge": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 23 Tue). Women's Spirituality Group: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 507 Pearl, Ypsi. Women only, please. 434-7444. George Winston in Concert: The Ark 8 pm, Michigan Theater. Solo piano concert, call for price. 763-TKTS. Chicago Symphony Orchestra: University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. Program of Dvorak and Tchaikovsky, $20-$55. 764-2538. Fall Dances: Co-Lateral Dance Collective 8 pm (see 25 Thu). Leo Dufour: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm, $10. (see 25 Thu). Five Guys Named Moe: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-11 pm, 214 S. Main. Crisp jazz and swing featuring intricate vocal arrangements. 668-1838. Fridays in Leonardo's: Pierpont Commons 9-11 pm, 2101 Bonisteel, N. Campus. Live music from the U-M Steel Band. 764-7544. Son Volt: Prism 9 pm, Majestic, 4140 Woodward, Detroit, $12. 99-Music. Jeff Hamilton Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 25 Thu).

27 Saturday   "Forest Fantasy": A2 Parks & Rec 1-3 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. "Enchanted forest" program for ages 5-8 years, $6 per child. Pre-register 662-7802. Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm (see 6 Sat). Chef Prokos of Mediterrano: Whole Foods Market after the football game (call for time), 2398 E. Stadium. Preparation of Tortilitas de Camarones. 971-3366. "RockURSockS" Rent Party: Benefit for Arbornet 3-12 pm, Green Room, 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsi. Benefit for internet public access group with Little Red & the Big Blues Band, the Buzzrats, Jerry Mack & the Terraplanes, Split Decision, and many more. No alcohol/tobacco, $5. 996-4644. Eclectic Witchcraft: Magical Ed. Council of A2 6 pm (see 13 Sat) "To Doc!": Kerrytown Concert House 7 & 9 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Tribute to the late great trumpeter Doc Cheatham by all-star ensemble, $15-$30. 769-2999. "Ivan The Terrible, Part 1 ": Cinema Guild 7 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., $4. 994-0027. Euchre Party: Shining Lakes Grove 7 pm, 1325 Rosewood. Fun, snacks and prizes for the top 3 teams. Donation supports the Grove, $6. 434-7444. International Performing Arts Series: Michigan Union Arts and Programs 8 pm. U-Club. Mich. Union. Performances from all over the world. Open to the public, non-smoking and wheelchair accessible. Guests must enter the Union before 9 pm, $3-$7. 763-3202. Chamber Music: University Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud. With members of the Chicago Symphony Orch., $22-$36. 764-2538. English Country Dance: AACTMD 8 pm, Webster Community Bldg. (call for directions). Casual, all levels, $6. 996-8359. Chris Buhalis: Espresso Royale Caffe Main St. 8-10 pm, 214 N. Main. Folk originals with Jeff Plankenhorn on guitar. 668-1838. Fall Dances: Co-Lateral Dance Collective 8 pm (see 25 Fri). Leo Dufour: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm, $10. (see 25 Thu). "Nostalgia": Cinema Guild 9 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., $4. 994-0027. Jeff Hamilton Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 25 Thu). Al Di Meola: Prism call for time, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty, $20-$30. 99-Music.

28 Sunday    Open House: PigHoppers noon-5 pm, 3780 Kehoe Rd., Clinton, MI. Tours, silent auction, food and fun for nonprofit sanctuary for abandoned, neglected, and abused rabbits and pigs. 517-456-6044. Fall Harvest: A2 Parks & Rec 1-5 pm. Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd. Traditional harvest activities for all ages, $2/$8 family. 994-2928. Live Music: Borders 1 pm, 2nd floor, 612 E. Liberty. Latin-flavored jazz with Los Gatos Quintet. 668-7100. Fall Dances: Co-Lateral Dance Collective 2 pm (see 25 Fri). "Women & Children - Lives on the Edge": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 23 Tue). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 7 Sun). "Alexander Nevsky": Cinema Guild 7 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., $4. 994-0027. Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7-8 pm (see 14 Sun). Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 7 Sun). Tony Kushner: Celebration of Jewish Arts/Great Writers 7:30pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Award-winning playwright of "Angels in America," $5-$8. 769-0500. A2 Bluestage: Arbor Brewing Company 8 pm-midnight (see 7 Sun). Weekly Art Show: A L.A.B. Production 8 pm (see 7 Sun). Israeli Dancing: Hiliel 8 pm (see 7 Sun). "Nostalgia": Cinema Guild 9 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., $4. 994-0027. Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Sun).

29 Monday    Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 1 Mon). HIV & Recovery: HARC (see 1 Mon). No School Days on the Farm: A2 Parks & Rec 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd. 19th-century farm games & crafts tor ages K-5, $28 per child. Pre-register 662-7802. Days Off Outdoors: A2 Parks & Rec 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Games & crafts for ages K-5, $30 per child. Pre-register 662-7802. Job Hunters Networking Group: Soundings 10-11:30am (see 1 Mon). Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5 pm (see 1 Mon). Meeting: U-M LGBTA Commission of MSA 6 pm (see 1 Mon). Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7-8 pm (see 15 Mon). Lecture - "Meditation on the Breath" 7-9 pm, 1420 Hill St. With instructor Ema Stefanova, $12-$15. 665-7801. Mondays in Leonardos: Pierpont Commons 7-9 pm (see 8 Mon). Rosh Hodesh Service: Jewish Feminist Group 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. 769-0500. The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 1 Mon).

30 Tuesday    Shulcan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 4 Thu). Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 2 Tue). Frontrunners & Walkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). Meeting: Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). "Nothing Hidden That Will Not Be Made Known": Peace lnSight 7 pm, CTN, Cable Channel 9. Discussion about the killing of indigenous peoples in Guatemala by the army of that country. 769-7422. Druidic Lore & Magical Tradition: Shining Lakes Grove 7-10 pm, Ancient Formula Natural Foods, 1677 Plymouth. First of six-month series of classes. 485-8632. Living With HIV: HARC 7:30-9 pm (see 2 Tue). Meeting: Conservative Minyan 7:30 pm (see 16 Tue). English Country Dancing: AACTMD 7:30 9:45 pm (see 16 Tue). Acid Jazz Night: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 2 Tue). Get Curious w/Safety Girl & Butch Curious: CTV Channel 9 10 pm (see 9 Tue)