December

LITERARY EVENTS  Book &Poetry Readings, Publication Parties, Writers' Groups, etc., are listed in the LITERARY EVENTS Calendar  (page 10).  VISUAL ARTS Art Exhibitions, Workshops, Artist Opportunities, etc, are listed in the ARTS AGENDA Calendar. (page 12). PEACE & JUSTICE Meetings, protests and rallies, film showings, lectures, benefits, etc, related specifically to politics or grassroots actions are now listed in the PEACE & JUSTICE Calendar (page 13).               To publicize January Calendar events, send information by December 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   Rockin' for the Hungry: Food Gatherers Busch's Valu Land, 2240 S. Main. Six-day community food drive; drop off donations of canned or dry goods. 761 -2796. Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House call for time, 1705 Washtenaw Ave. Meets every Mon. 662-2265. Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus call for time and place. A Lesbian Gay Bi and Trans chorus open for all. Every Mon. 741-8000 x140. HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC) call for time and place. Every Mon. For HlV-positive men & women who are in recovery from chemical dependence. 800-578-2300. Job Hunters Networking Group: Soundings-A Center For Women 10-11:30 am, 4090 Packard. Ongoing drop-in program. Meet with other job seekers, $5. 973-7723. Beginners Guide to the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 2 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave. Hands-on intro, $5. pre-register 327-4550. Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5:15 pm, LGBTA Lounge, Mich. Union, 3rd Floor. Every Mon. Open to all women. 763-4186. Meeting: U-M LGBTA Commission of MSA (Michigan Student Assembly) 6 pm, check web page for location: www.umich.edu-msa Igbtlgbtc.htm or email ozell@umich.edu. Live Jazz: Mondays in Leonardo's 7-9 pm, Pierpont Commons (lower level), N. Campus. With Randy Napoleon & Friends. 764-7544. Liturgists' Round Table:Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 4793 Sandstone Pass 2B, Ypsi. Help plan the Yule ritual. 480-2082. Lez Socialize: LGBTA 7:30 pm, Aut Bar, 315 Braun Ct. Meet other professional lesbian singles over coffee or cocktails. 747-7322. Israeli Movie Night: Hillel 8:30 pm, 1429 HilI. Showing of 1991 film, "Over the Ocean " 769-0500. 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. Rockin' for the Hungry: Food Gatherers 10 am-1 pm, Busch's Valu Land, 2240 S. Main. Local rock band The Incurables appear in support of food drive (see 1 Mon). 761-2796. Introduction to the Electronic Card Catalog: A2 District Library 10 am, 343 S. 5th Ave. Hands-on demo, $5. pre-register 327-4550. Downtown Sounds: A2 District Library 12:10-1:10 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave. South American musical trio; brown bags welcome. 327-4510. "The Spirit of Yiddish Folklore- Then & Now": Frankel Center for Judaic Studies Univ. Musical Society 4 pm, Mich. Union, Kuenzel Room. With Dr. Mark Slobin, ethnomusicologist and Prof. of Music at Wesleyan Univ. 769-0500. Opera Workshop: U-M School of Music 5 pm, Mclntosh Theatre, N. Campus. Students perform extended scenes from various operas. 764-0594. Free HIV/AIDS Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC) 6-9 pm, HARC offices, 3075 Clark Rd., Ste. 203. Walk-in, confidential testing. 572-9355. Frontrunners/Walkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm, Fuller Pool parking lot Tue & Thu; Furstenburg Park on Sat. Runners and walkers, various paces and distances. Also meets Thu & Sat. 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 ."String Figure Fun": Ann Arbor District Library 6:30-7:30 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave. Instructional session for making popular string figures, pre-register 327-8301. Druidic Lore & Magical Tradition: Shining Lakes Grove 7-10 pm, Ancient Formula Natural Foods, 1677 Plymouth. Six-month series of classes. Session I (7-8:30 pm) open to the public; Session II (8:30-10 pm) by registration only. 485-8632. Men's Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm, 3116 Mich. Union. Every Tue. Open to all men. 763-4186. Meeting: Conservative Minyan 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Help plan activities for the minyan. 769-0500. Herbal Wisdom: People's Food Co-op 7:30-9:30 pm, 216 N. 4th Ave. Learn how to make herbal salves & tinctures with local holistic health practitioner Linda Diane Feldt. $3. pre-register 769-0095. Free Concert: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Waterbug Records Showcase featuring Andrew Calhoun, Cat Egglestone, Susan Shore & Sam Pacetti. 761-1451. Klezmer Summit: University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. Violin superstar Itzhak Perlman joins four Klezmer bands for a program of traditional tunes to klezmer-jazz fusion, $20-$50. 764-2538. Early Music Ensemble: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Moore Hall, N. Campus. Music of the Renaissance & Baroque eras. 764-0594. Jazz Combos: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Rackham Lecture Hall. 764-0594.Tuesday Night Jazz Jam Session: Gypsy Cafe 8 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Open jam led by Community High School's "Two O'Clock Jazz Band." 994-3940 "Les Miserables": Fisher Theatre 8 pm, 301 1 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit. Award-winning musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, $15-$58 (Tue-Sun, show times vary, thru Jan. 4). 810-645-6666 Comedy JamOpen Mike Night: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty, $1.996-9080 Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm, Kimball High School, Royal Oak. Coached work-out; all swimming abilities welcome, $3. Kelly 663-0036 "The Meaning of Life According to Res Rep": Residence Hall Repertory Theatre Hillel 9 pm, cali for location. Student improv performance group. 769-0500 Acid Jazz Night: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1 :30am, 207 S. Ashley. With D Bass & Taj Bell. $5. 662-8310 3 Wednesday Living With HIV: HIVAIDS Resource Center cali for time and location. Every Tue. & Wed. Support group for men & women. 572-9355 "Beginner'sGuideto the World Wide Web": A2 District Library 8:30 am, West Branch, Westgate (994-1 674) and Northeast Branch, 2713 Plymouth (996-3180). Registration required. Rockin' for the Hungry: Food Gatherers 10 am-1 pm, Busch's Valu Land, 2240 S. Main. Kari Newhouse plays in support of food drive. 761-2796 Animal Homes & Hideaways: A2 Parks & Ree 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. For children ages 4-5, $30 (3 sessions). pre-register 662-7802 BuhrrrBlasts: A2 Parks &Rec3:30-5:15pm, Buhr Ice Rink, 2751 Packard Rd. Special activities for kids, $3 adults$2.50 youths & seniors ($2 skate rental). 971-3228 Opera Workshop: U-M School of Music 5 pm (see 2 Tue) Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm. Closets R 4 Clothes (6 pm) & Radio Q (6:30 pm). News and more for the LesBiGay Trans communities. 763-3500 Free HIVAIDS Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Center (HARC) 6-9 pm, Community Family Health Center, 1230 N. Maple Rd. Walk-in, confidential testing. 998-6117 Parsha & Pizza: American Movement for Israel 6-7:19 pm,HilteP, I4M. Torah study & pizza. 769-0500 Open Class in Wicca: Magical Education Council of A2 7 pm, cali for location. Beginning instruction. Kami 761-1137 MembershipOutreach Comm ittee Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 808 Brooks. 480-2082 Booklover's Guide to the Internet: A2 District Library 7 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave. Hands-on intro to a variety of websites, $5. pre-register 327-4550 Reform Chavurah Weekly Meeting: Hillel 7 pm, 1429 Hill. Help plan services and special events. 769-0500 Roomful of Blues Holiday Party: Benefit for the A2 Blues & Jazz Festival 7:30 pm, The Ark, 316 S. Main. An evening of Blues f rom Prism Productions, $20. 99-MUSIC Rosh Hodesh Service: Jewish Feminist GroupHillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Celébrate the festival of Rosh Hodesh with a creative feminist service. 769-0500 Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council of A2 7:30 pm, 1 522 Hill St. Trancelike visits to other worlds, to the accompaniment of the shaman's drum. John 665-3522 "The Real Deal": LGBTA 7:30 pm, Mich. Union, Anderson Room. Interactive panel discussion about Al DS featuring an RN, HARC Test Counselor, AIDS Educator and MSW. 763-4186 Composer's Forum: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. 7640594 "Escariaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm, 1 37 Park St., Chelsea. Set in a deer hunting camp in Michigan's U.P., this comedy written by Jeff Daniels is back by populardemand (thru 20 Sat), $20 WedThu Sun, $25 FriSat. 313-475-7902 Totally Unrehearsed Theatre: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 31 4 E. Liberty. Detroit improv group (every Wed), $4. 9969080 Wide Open Mie: Gypsy Cafe 9 -1 1 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. For musicians, poets, comics & performers. 994-3940 "Raiders of the Lost Ark": Hillel 9 pm, 1429 Hill. Showing of Spielberg's classic. 7690500 East Quad Group: LGBTA 9 pm, Cooley Lounge, E. Quad. Weekly social group for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. 763-4186 Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm1 am, 207 S. Ashley. With Brooks (bass), Riek Roe (piano), and Pete Siers (drums), $3.662-8310 Over The Rhine: Prism 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. With special guest Jason Dennie, $8. 99-MUSIC 4 Thursday Introduction to Computers: A2 District Library 10 am, 343 S. 5th Ave. Learn the fundamental components of the computer, $5. pre-register 327-4550 Parent's Support Group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Parents:Common LanguageBookstore 11:45 am-1:15 pm, 215 S. 4th Ave. Supportdiscussion group exploring issues of LGBparents. 763-4186 Classical Music: Gifts of Art 1 2:10 pm, Univ. Hospital Lobby, Floor 1. Music by students from the U-M Medical School Class of 2000. 936-ARTS Opera Workshop: U-M School of Music 5 pm (see 2 Tue) Shulcan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm, Cava Java (E.U. at S.U.), downstairs. A fun way to practice Hebrew. 769-0500 Holiday Gingerbread House: A2 Parks & Ree 5:45-8 pm, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Help decórate fanciful houses with frosting and candies, $18. pre-register 994-2722 FrontrunnersWalkers 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 Thu. 763-4186 Positive Women's Group: HIVAIDS Resource Center 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets altérnate Thursdays. Group for HlV-positive women. Cali for referral. 800-578-2300 PB Jam: Reform ChavurahVolunteers ín Action: Hillel 7-9 pm, 1429 Hill. Peanut butter X jelly sandwiches and mustsee-TV. 769-0500 "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm. Radio show with the one-andoniy arwulf arwulf. 763-3500 "Sexuality & Spïrïtuality - Exploringthe Connections": LGBTA 7-8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Discussion group. 662-5189 Coffee Hour: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, Sweetwaters Cafe, 1 23 W. Washington. Topic: "Pagan Views of Family." 480-2082 Shameless Rainbow Youth Theater: Walk & Squawk Performance Project 7-9:30 pm, 122 E. Mosley. Créate an original performance piece around the themes of gender, dentity and choice, open to 13-19 year olds. 668-0407 Women's Basketball: LGBTA 7 pm, CCRB. All skill levéis welcome. women's.b-ball@u-mich.edu "Open" Open Mie: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1 920 Packard. Open anything goes-with hosts Lili Fox and Shell. Perform or listen. 662-8283 Hot Tuna: The Ark 7:30 pm, 31 6 S. Main. With Jorma Kaukonen, $1 7.50. 761 -1 451 "No Exit": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Peridot Productions will stage Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialist masterpiece, $15$1 2 students & seniors (Thu is 'pay what you can' day). 663-0681 "Guys & Dolls": EMU Theatre 8 pm, QuirkTheatre. Love, luckand laughterare the themes of this Tony Award-winning musical, $7 Thu$1 2 Fri & Sat. 487-1 221 1 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat": Croswell Opera House 8 pm, Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St, Adrián. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical interpretaron of this biblical story, $14-$16, $7child. 517264 SHOW "I Love Christmas": Trittico Theatre Co. 8 pm, 1515 Broadway, Detroit. A new play by Kim Carney, Thu-Sun thru Dec 14, cali for ticket info and show times. 313-965-1515 Creative Arts Orchestra: U-M School ol Music 8 pm, Rackham Lecture Hall. 7640594 Live Jazz: Thursdays in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, Pierpont Commons (lower level), N. Campus. Original & contemporary live music from U-M's School of Music Jazz Studies Program. 764-7544. "Shakespeare'sHenryV": U-M Theatre 6 Drama Dept.8pm,PowerCenter,$14 $7 students. 764-0450 "Escariaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 8 pm (see 3 Wed) The Incredible Boris: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm , 314 E. Liberty. Be amazed and amused by this mentalisVhypnotist, $9. 996-9080 Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 3 Wed) 5 Friday Gradúate Students Mishneh Torah Chug: Hillel8:30am,1429Hill.StudyofRambam's code of Jewish law. 769-0500 BryantCommunity Center WinterClothing Give-Away: A2 Parte & Ree 9:30-1 1 am, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. (see also 12 Fri). Coats, scarves, mittens, sweaters, etc. for adults and children. Clothing donations are welcomed. 994-2722 Holiday Concert: Pierpont Commons noon, Pierpont Commons Atrium, N. Campus. Performance by Tuba players. 764-7544. Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird ot Paradise 5-8 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Dixieland to swing, $2. 662-8310 Women of Color Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm, LGBTA Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd Floor. For lesbian, bisexual, and questioning women of color. Meets every Fri. 763-4186 Introduction to Genealogy Resources: A2 District Library 7 pm, Northeast Branch, 271 3 Plymouth Rd. Overview of some of the many genealogical resources available. pre-register 996-31 80 Women's Spirituality Group: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 507 Pearl, Ypsi. Women only, please. 480-2082 Men's Spirituality Group: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 1455 Gregory #7, Ypsi. 487-4931 Live Jazz: Fridays in Leonardo's 7-9pm,PierpontCommons(lowerlevel), N. Campus. The U-M Big Band performs the works of Gerry Mulligan, Pat Metheny and Duke Ellington. 764-7544. Harmonizin' forthe Hungry: Food Gatherers 7:30 pm, Pioneer High School. ChoralconcerttobenefitFoodGatherers, $12 (kids f ree with non-perishable food donation). 761-2796 Music for Flute and Piano: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. With Philip Dikemap and Michele Cooker, $8-12$5 students. 769-2999 Come to the Cabaret: The Ark8 pm, 31 6 S. Main. An evening of Barbershop Quartet, $10. 761-1451 Opera Workshop: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Rackham Lecture Hall. Students perform operatic excerpts. 764-0594 "No Exit": Performance Network 8 pm (see 4 Thu) Shakespeare's"HenryV":U-MTheatre & Drama Dept. 8 pm (see 4 Thu) ■ Guys & Dolls": EMU Theatre 8 pm (see 4 Thu) "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 4 Thu) "Escariaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 8 pm (see 3 Wed) The Incredible Boris: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30, $12 (see 4 Thu) Swimmers:A2QueerAquaticsSwimTeam 8:30 pm, Dondero High School, Royal Oak. Coached work-out; all swimming abilities welcome, $3. Kelly 663-0036 Laurel Federbush: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-1 1 pm, 21 4 S. Main. Classical & original compositions for the concert harp. 668-1838 Bu ju Banton: Prism 9 pm , Majestic, 4 1 40 Woodward, Detroit. With special guest Jahmali, $20. 99-MUSIC Jackopierce: Prism 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. Farewell Tour, $12.50. 99MUSIC The Jerico Guitar Trio: Gypsy Cafe 9:30 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Jazz, featuring Dan Marcus, Alex Anest and Josh Urist, $4. 994-3940 The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Band TBA, $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, $3. 459-8136 6 Saturday Shabbat Potluck Lunch: Conservative MinyanHillel following services, 1429 Hill. Reservations requested. 665-8842 Kids Connect: A2 District Libra ry 9 am, 343 S. 5th Ave. Hands-on introduction to the Internet for middle-schoolers, $5. pre-register 327-4550 FrontrunnersWalkers 9 am (see 2 Tue) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Center (HARC) 10 ain-2 pm, HARC offices, 3075 Clark Rd„ Ste. 203. Second location: St. Peter A.M.E. Church, 948 Watling Blvd., Ypsi. Walk-in, confidential testing. 572-9355 "FoodForThought- NutritionForMind, Body & Spirit": ZORAS African American Support Group 10am-noon,A2Community Center, 625 N. Main. Introductory workshop with tips on healthy eating & information on African American heritage cooking. 662-3128 Today's Brass Quintet: Kerrytown Concert House 1 1 am, 41 5 N. 4th Ave. Classical repertoire, popular music, Christmas carols, croissants & coffee, $9-$1 2. 769-2999 Dexter Victorian Christmas Fair noon-7 pm.downtown Dexter. Residentsand merchants will be in Victorian attire hosting open houses where crafts and handiwork will be displayed; Santa, a parade, caroling and more (see 13 Satalso). 426-0887 Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm, cali for location. Teens interested in exploring issues of sexual orientation and gender identity; no artistic experience necessary; allies also welcome to particípate. Connie 763-4186 "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat": Croswell Opera House 3 pm (see 4 Thu) "Escariaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 3 pm (see 8 pm listing) Garden of Hope Memorial Service: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 3 pm, 218 N. Adams (in the parking lot), Ypsi. Remember those who have died of AIDS-related causes. 485-3922 Christmas Concert: Ann Arbor Cantata Singers4pm,BethlehemUnitedChurchofChnst. 423 S. 4th Ave. Holiday program, $10$5 students & seniors. 975-9151 Interfaith Worship Service: Guild House 5:30-6:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Weekly worship. 662-5189 "David Copperfield": Cinema Guild 7 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., $4. 994-0027 Phish: Prism 7:30 pm, Palace, Auburn Hills. $23.50. 99-MUSIC Beausoleil: The Ark 7:30 & 1 0 pm, 31 6 S. Main. Cajún and zydeco music, dancing, $1 7.50. 761 - 1451 Handel's "Messiah": University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. With the A2 Symphony Orchestra and the UMS Choral Union, $10$18. 764-2538 Contemporary Directions Ensemble: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Rackham Lecture Mali. Directed by H. Robert Reynolds. 764-0594 "No Exit": Performance NetworkS pm (see 4Thu) "Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 8 pm (see 3 Wed) "Guys & Dolls": EMU Theatre 8 pm (see 4 Thu) " Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat": Croswell 8 pm (see 4 Thu) Shakespeare's "Henry V": U-M Theatre & Drama Dept. 8 pm (see 4 Thu) The Incredible Boris: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30 pm, $12. (see 4 Thu) Five Guys Named Moe: Sweetwaters Cafe 9-11 pm,1 23 W. Washington. Acoustic swing & vocal harmonies. 769-2331 Flaming Menorah Party: Ahava-Jewish Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Collective 9 pm, 1429 Hill. Pre-Chanukah fling. 769-0500 Sur: Cafe Félix 9-1 1 pm, 204 S. Main. Music of the Andes performed on traditional instruments. 662-8650 'lts A Wonderful Life": Cinema Guild 9:20 pm, Nat. Scl Aud., $4. 994-0027 The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 207 S. Ashley. BandTBA, $5. 662-8310 The Geppetto Files: Gypsy Cafe9:30 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Christmas show, $4. 994-3940 7 Sunday Theatre Beyond Words: Walk & Squawk Performance Project 10 am-1 pm, 122 E. Mosley. Movement and gesture workshop for performers, $25-$40 (sliding scale). 668-0407 Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am, Mack Pool. Coached work-out; all swimmingabilitieswelcome, $3. Kelly 663-0036 Guild Day:ShiningLakesGrovenoon-6pm,call for location. Warriors' Guild: noon-2, Seers' Guild: 2-4, Healers' Guild: 4-6. 480-2082 Freeing the Body: Walk & Squawk Performance Project 2-5 pm, 1 22 E. Mosley. Movement workshop forwomen, $25-$40 (sliding scale). 668-0407 RhythmWriters:PierpontCommons2-4pm, Pierpont Commons, Piano Lounge, N. Campus. Poetry reading, music workshops, open mie and improvisation. 652-8568 Fried Blue Icicles Holiday Festival: Mich. Union Arts & Programs 2 pm, U-Club, Mich. Union. Coffeehouse Series concert featuring LaRon Williams with African and AfricanAmerican folk tales and Debra Christian with tales from the Old Country and the New World, $3-$7. 763-3202 "No Exit": Performance Network 2 pm (see 4 Thu) Handel's "Messiah": University Musical Society 2 pm (see 6 Sat) Shakespeare's "Henry V": U-M Theatre & Drama Dept. 2 pm (see 4 Thu) "Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 2 pm (see 3 Wed) The Incredible Boris: Mainstreet Comedy 2:30 pm, $9$4.50 kids. (see 4 Thu) "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat": Croswell 3 pm (see 4 Thu) The Mimosa Ensemble: Kerrytown Concert House 4 pm, 41 5 N. 4th Ave. Chamber music on harp, marimba, guitarand bass, $7-10$5 students. 769-2999 Percussion Ensemble Concert: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Rackham Lecture Hall. 7640594 Michigan Chamber Players: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. 754-0594 Meeting: Gay & Lesbian Buddhist Fellowship 4-6 pm, cali for location. Meditation, a Dharmatalk, discussion and socializing. 31 3283-6568 Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm . Church 6 pm, 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 485-3922 Meeting: Unscouts7 pm, Zingerman's Next Door. Bisexual women's support and social group for ages 21 and over. 913-8660 Cabaret Performance Recital: U-M School of Music 7:30 pm, Kerrytown Concert House. Students perform cabaret repertory. 764-0594 Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 721-2081 Pat Donahue: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Acoustic guitarist, $1 1 . 761 -1 451 Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8-10 pm, 1429 Hill. Instruction and dancing, $2.50. 769-0500 Hom Studio Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. Students of Bryan Kennedy perform horn repertory. 764-0594 Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. Listenperform (no cover). 662-8310 8 Monday Meeting: "Exploring Gender?" cali for time. 3rd floor, Mich. Union. New socialsupport groupfortransgenderists.transexuals.crossdressers, Third Genders, intersexuals, those questioning their gender, and trans-friendly. 763-4186 Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House (see 1 Mon) HIV & Recovery: HARC (see 1 Mon) Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 1 Mon) Job Hunters Networking Group: Soundings 10am (see 1 Mon) Power Repertory Showing: U-M School of Music 4:1 5 pm, Betty Pease Studio Theatre, Dance Bldg. With students from U-M's Dance Dept. 764-0594 Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5:15 pm (see 1 Mon) Meeting: U-M LGBTACommlssion of MSA6 pm (see 1 Mon) Bard ie Liturgists' Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 1325 Rosewood. Develop chants and dances for the Yule Ritual. 480-2082 Live Jazz: Mondays in Leonardo's 7-9 pm (see 1 Mon) Discussion Group: Jewish Feminist Group Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Topic TBA. 7690500 University & Chamber Choirs: U-M School of Muslc 8 pm, Hill Aud. Holiday program 764-0594 The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 1 Mon) 9 Tuesday Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 2 Tue) Seminar on Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence ProjectSAFE House noon-2 pm, SAFE House, 41 00 Clark Rd. Topic TBA. 9730242 Composition & Congolese Showings: U-M School of Music 3:30 pm, Betty Pease Studio Theatre, Dance Bldg. With students from UM's Dance Dept. 764-0594 LILA Meeting: LGBTA 5:15 pm, West Mali. 763-4186 Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 2 Tue) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Druidic Worship Circle: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 1 325 Rosewood. Exploring spirituality in a small group. 480-2082 "Beginners Guide to the World Wide Web" : A2 District Library 7 pm, 343 S 5th Ave. Intro to the Internet. 327-4550. "Origami Guy": A2 District Library 7-8 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave. Don Shall demonstrates paper folding projects for the entire family. pre-register 327-8301 "Go Fish": LGBTA Film & Video Studies 7 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud. Free film. 763-4186 Men's Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 2 Tue) Conservative Minyan Meeting: H H iel 7:30 pm (see 2 Tue) University Symphony & Philharmonia Orchestras: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. 764-0594 Tuesday Night Jazz Jam Session: Gypsy Cafe 8 pm (see 2 Tue) Comedy JamOpen Mike Night: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Acid Jazz Night with Transmission: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1 :30 am, 207 S. Ashley. Funky, avant-garde dance music, $5. 6628310 "Gel Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious":CTVChannel99pm.Publicaccesslive call-in TV show. 975-9975 10 Wednesday Moving Beyond the Basics (Web Class 2): A2DistrictLibrary8:30am,NortheastBranch, 2713 Plymouth, 996-3180. West Branch, 2503 Jackson, 994-1674. Registration required. Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 3 Wed) Animal Homes & Hideaways: A2 Parks & Ree 1-2:30 pm (see 3 Wed) "Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 3 pm (see 3 Wed) Buhrrr Blasts: A2 Parks & Ree 3:30-5: 1 5 pm (see 3 Wed) "Just Another War": Italian Film Festival 5 pm, Michigan Theater. Powerful 1970 war f lm leads off 2nd annual festival (thru 1 4 Sat), $6$45 series pass. 668-8397 Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC6-9pm (see 3 Wed) Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 3 Wed) Parsha & Pizza: AMI 6-7:1 5 pm (see 3 Wed) "Salvatore Giuliano ': Italian Film Festival 7 pm, Michigan Theater. Francesco Rosi's 1961 film has been called "the most important Italian film of the early sixties," $6$45 series pass. 668-8397 Beginners Guide to the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 7 pm, Loving Branch Library, 3042 Creek Drive, pre-register 9942353 Reform Chavurah: H il lel 7 pm (see 3 Wed) Shamanic Journeys: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 3 Wed) "The Harlem Nutcracker": University Musical Society 8 pm, Power Center. Donald Byrd's jazzy version of the famous holiday tale with a live jazz orchestra, regional gospel choir and children's casts. Dance and music f rom swing to gospel to hip-hop, $16-$34. 764-2538 Oee Dee Bridgewater: Prism 8 &1 0 pm, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. Jazz vocalist, $20. 99-MUSIC FacultyStudent Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. Program: the complete songs of French composer Henri Duparc. 764-0594 Sneak Preview: Cinema Guild 8 pm, Lorch. Film TBA, $4. 994-0027 Jan Krist: The Ark 8 pm, 31 6 S.Main. Christmascarols, $10. 761-1451 "Escariaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 8 pm (see 3 Wed) Totally Unrehearsed Theatre: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 pm (see 3 Wed) Wide Open Screen: Gypsy Cafe 9-1 1 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Open to all video & filmmakers; vhs, s-vhs & 1 6 mm film welcome, otherformats by arrangement. 994-3940 East Quad Group: LGBTA 9 pm (see 3 Wed) "Hands Overthe City": Italian Film Festival 9:1 5 pm, Michigan Theater. 1 963 Francesco Rosifilm starring Rod Steiger, $6$45 series pass. 668-8397 11 Thursday Parent's Support Group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Parents: Common Language Bookstore 1 1 :45 am-1 :1 5 pm (see 4 Thu) Traditional Christmas Spirituals: Gifts of Art 1 2:1 0 pm, Univ. Hospital Lobby, Floor 1 . Tiana Márquez, accompanied by Laurel FederbushandMarciaFederbush.936-ARTS Composition Showings: U-M School of Music 2:30 pm, Betty Pease Studio Theatre, Dance Bldg. With students from U-M's Dance Dept. 764-0594 Oinner for the Homeless: Volunteers in ActionHillel 3-5 pm (cook food), 5-7:30 pm (serve food), First United Methodist Church (across from Frieze). Walk-in help needed. 769-0500 "The Challenge": Italian Film Festival 5:1 5 pm, Michigan Theater. Francesco Rosi's first feature film (1 958), $6$45 series pass. 6688397 FrontrunnersWalkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Meeting: LGBTA Support Group for Men & Women 6:30 pm (see 4 Thu) Business Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 480-2082 "Sexualily & Spirituality- Exploring the Connections": LGBTA 7-8 pm (see 4 Thu) "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 4 Thu) Women's Basketball: LGBTA 7 pm (see 4 Thu) Shameless Rainbow Youth Theater: Walk & Squawk Performance Project 7-9:30 pm (see 4 Thu) Gala Premiere of "The Truca": Italian Film Festival 7:30 pm, Michigan Theater. Midwest premiere of Francesco Rosi's latest (and first English language) film. Reception ntheGrandFoyerhostedbytheConsulateof Italy in Detroit follows screening, $15$10 students, $45 series pass. 668-8397 Songwriters Open Mie: Oz's Music 7:309:30 pm, 1920 Packard. With host Jim Novak. Perform or listen. 662-8283 "The Dutchman": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Amira Baraka's provocative play which indicts racist white society's manipulation and oppression of young black men, $1 5$1 2 students & seniors (Thur is pay what you can day). 663-0681 Hills, Herdman & Mangsen: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Celebrated vocalists, $12.50.761-1451 Dance & Related Arts Performance: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Betty Pease Studio Theatre, Dance Bldg. With students f rom U-M's Dance Dept. 764-0594 "The Harlem Nutcracker": University Musical Society 8 pm (see 10 Wed) Dee Dee Bridgewaier: Prism 8 &10 pm (seeiOWed) "Escariaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 8 pm (see 3 Wed) The Incredible Boris: Mainstreet Comedy8:30pm $9 (see 4 Thu) "Get Curieus wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTVChannel 9 1 0 pm (see 9 Tue) 12 Friday BryantCommunity Center WinterClothing Give-Away: A2 Parks & Ree 9:30-1 1 am (see 5 Fri) Movies For Kids: A2 District Library 1 0 am , 343 S. 5th Ave. Animated shorts recommended forpreschoolers. 327-8301 Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 5 Fri) "More Than A Miracle": Italian Film Festival 6 pm, Michigan Theater. 1967 Francesco Rosi film. Complimentary coffee and cookies and a chance to meet Dr. Rosi after the screening, $6$45 series pass. 668-8397 Bardic Night: Shining Lakes Grove 7-1 1 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill. Monthly evening of drumming and singing. 4802082 Searching the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 7 pm, Northeast B ranch, 271 3 Plymouth. Discuss search engines, metasearch engines and subject directories. pre-register 996-3180. Empatheatre: Kerrytown Concert House 7:30 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Improvisaron troupe trained in Drama Therapy and Psychodrama. Performances are designed by situations written by audience members, $6-$1 2. 769-2999 Annual Musical Theatre Workshop: U-M School of Music 7:30 pm, Mclntosh Theatre, N. Campus. From tap and ballet to musical theatre performance. 7640594 Discussion: OLO (Older Lesbians Organizing) 7:30 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. Topic TBA 482-2996 Open Mie For Teens: A2 District Library 7:30-9 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave. Music, poetryprose, drama, dance & multi-media presentations welcome, sign-up requested. 327-4560. The Wallflowers: Prism 7:30 pm, Hill Aud. With guests The Jayhawks and Maypole, $20. 99-MUSIC Annual Holiday Concert: Vocal Arts Ensemble 8 pm, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 306 N. División. Program of Hassler, Debussy, Poulenc and more, $10$5 students & seniors. 995-5745 RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Bluegrass, $9. 761-1451 "The Harlem Nutcracker": University Musical Society 8 pm (see 10 Wed) Dance & Related Arts Performance: U-M School ot Music 8 pm (see 11 Thu) "Escariaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 8 pm (see 3 Wed) "Three Brothers": Italian Film Festival 8:30pm, Michigan Theater. 1 981 Francesco Rosi film. Complimentary coffee and cookies and a chance to meet Dr. Rosi before the screening, $6$45 series pass. 668-8397 Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 5 Frf) The Incredible Boris: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30 pm, $12. (see 4 Thu) Salero de España: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-11 pm, 214 S. Main. Flamenco dancing & music. 668-1838 Adam Druckman & Kevin Meisel: Gypsy Cafe 9:30 pm, 21 4 N. 4th Ave. Doublé bill of singersongwriters, $4. 994-3940 Harvey Thompson & Friends: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 1 1 pm & 1 2:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. In celebration of their CD "Jazz Is Anything You Want It To Be," $5. 662-8310 "The Mattei Affair": Italian Film Festival 10:45 pm, Michigan Theater. 1972 Rosi film, $6$45 series pass. 668-8397 13 Saturday 13 Annual Christmas Celebration for Those Who Care About People With AIDS call for details, St. John's Episcopal Church, Royal Oak. 313-459-7319 FrontrunnersWalkers 9 am (see 2 Tue) Free Hl VAIDS Testing: HARC 10 am-2 pm (see 6 Sat) Beginners Guide to WWW: A2 District Library 1 1 am (see 1 Mon) Dexter Victorian Christmas Fair noon-7 pm (see 6 Sat) Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm (see 6 Sat) Guest Master Class: U-M School of Music 2 pm, Mclntosh Theatre, N. Campus. With violinist Paul Silverthorne. 7640594 "The Harlem Nutcracker": University Musical Society 2 pm (see 10 Wed) . ' Escariaba in da Moonlight": Purple , Rose 3 pm (see 3 Wed) "Lucky Luciano": Italian Film Festival 4 pm, Michigan Theater. 1 973 Francesco Rosi film, $6$45 series pass. 668-8397 Sing-Along with Santa & Sam: A2 Symphony Orchestra 4-6:30 pm, Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 423 S. 4th Ave. Caroling and holiday surprises, $1 0 adults, $5 children 1 2 and under, $25 family. 9944801 Interfaith Worship Service: Guild House 5:30-6:30 pm (see 6 Sat) "Christ Stopped at Eboli": Italian Film Festival 6:1 5 pm, Michigan Theater. 1 979 Francesco Rosi film, $6$45 series pass. 668-8397 Annual Holiday Party: U-M Gay & Lesbian Alumni Society 7 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 21 5 S. 4th Ave. Food, beverages and holiday music. 763-9736 Game Night: Shining Lakes Grave 7 pm, 4793 Sandstone Pass 2B, Ypsi. Evening of games and fun, door prizes. 480-2082 Crossroads Ceili: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Celtic music, $11. 761-1451 "Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 8 pm (see 3 Wed) Dance & Related Arts Performance: U-M School of Music 8 pm (see 1 1 Thu) "The Harlem Nutcracker": University Musical Society 8 pm (see 10 Wed) The Incredible Boris: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30 pm, $12 (see 4 Thu) Music of the Renaissance: Cafe Félix 9-1 1 pm, 204 S. Main. Music of the 1 6th century performed on violin & period trumpet.. 662-8650 David Mosher: Sweetwaters Cafe 9-11 pm, 123 W. Washington. A2 singer songwriterperforms eclectic origináis. 7692331 "Illustrious Corpses": Italian Film Festival 9:30 pm, Michigan Theater. 1976 Francesco Rosi film, $6$45 series pass. 668-8397 Transmission:Gypsy Cafe 9:30 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Funky improvisational jazz, $4. 994-3940 Harvey Thompson & Friends: The Bird ofParadise9:30pm,11 pm&12:30am (see 12 Fri) 14 Sunday Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am (see 7 Sun) Kids Concerts: Oz's Music 1 pm, 1920 Packard Rd. Open stage for the young ones with host Steve Osburn. Perf orm or listen. 662-8283 Holiday Concert: Gifts of Art 1 :30 pm, Univ. Hospital Lobby, Floor 1. Featuring the A2 Civic Chorus. 936-ARTS "The Harlem Nutcracker": University Musical Society 2 pm (see 10 Wed) "Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 2 pm (see 3 Wed) FundraisingFestival Committee Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove 2-4 pm, 1455 Gregory #7, Ypsi. 480-2082 The Incredible Boris: Mainstreet Comedy 2:30 pm , $9$4.50 kids (see 4 Thu) U.S. Coast Guard Band: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Hill Aud. Special holiday concert. 764-0594 Viennese Winter Fest: A2 Symphony Orchestra 6 pm, Michigan Theater. Festive waltzes, marches and polkas, $16$29. 994-4801 Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 7 Sun) Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 7 Sun) "The Harlem Nutcracker": University Musical Society 8 pm (see 10 Wed) Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Sun) 15 Monday Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House (see 1 Mon) Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 1 Mon) HIV & Recovery: NARC(see 1 Mon) Job Hunters Networking Group: Soundings 10am (see 1 Mon) Beginners Guide to WWW: A2 District Library 2 pm (see 1 Mon) Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5:15 pm (see 1 Mon) Meet Your Local Witch Night: Magical Education Council of A2 6-8 pm, Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. 4th Ave. Monthlygathering from all Wiccan traditions. Kami 761-1137 Meeting: U-M LGBTA Commission of MSA 6 pm (see 1 Mon) Meeting: Unscouts 7 pm, Eastem Accents Bakery & Cafe. Bisexual women's support and social groupforages 21 and over. 913-8660 Tips & Tricks on the Internet: A2 District Library 7 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave. Learn quick, easy ways to simplify navigation of the Web, $5. pre-register 327-4550 Liturgists' Roundtable: Shining LakesGrove 7-9 pm, 1325 Rosewood. Help plan the upcoming Yule ritual. 480-2082 The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 1 Mon) 16 Tuesday Living WitJi HIV: HARC cali for time (see 2 Tue) Searching the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 9:30 am, 343 S. 5th Ave. Learn searching techniques, $5. pre-register 327-4550 Free Hl VAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 2 Tue) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Lesbian Survivor Support Group: LGBTA 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Druidic Lore & Magical Tradition: Shining Lakes Grove 7-1 0 pm (see 2 Tue) Men's Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 2 Tue) Moving Beyond the Basics (Web Class 2): A2 District Library 7 pm, Loving Branch Library, 3042 Creek Dr. pre-register 994-2353 "Kids! Wander the World Wide Web": A2 District Library 7-8 pm, 343 S 5th Ave. Intro to the Internet for kids. 327-8301 Vladimir Babin: Kerrytown Concert House 7:30 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Local cellist with pianist Vladislav Kovalsky, $10$5 students, reserved $15. 769-2999 Tuesday Night Jazz Jam Session: Gypsy Cafe 8 pm (see 2 Tue) "Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 8 pm (see 3 Wed) Comedy JamOpen Mike Night: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 2 Tue) "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 9 pm (see 9 Tue) Acid Jan Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 2 Tue) 17 Wednesday Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 3 Wed) Introduction to the Electronic Card Catalog: A2 District Library 8:30 am, West Branch, Westgate. pre-register 994-1 674 Animal Homes & Hideaways: A2 Parks & Ree 1 -2:30 pm (see 3 Wed) Buhrrr Blasts: A2 Parks & Ree 3:30-5:1 5 pm (see 3 Wed) Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 3 Wed) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 3 Wed) String Figures & Games Workshop: People's Food Co-op 6:30-8:30 pm, 216 N. 4th Ave. For ages 6 and beyond. pre-register 769-0095 Beginners Guide to the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 7 pm (see 1 Mon) Study Group: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 507 Pearl, Ypsi. Explore readings and other works for the ADF Study Program. 480-2082 Open Class in Wicca: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7 pm (see 3 Wed) Shamanic Journeys: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 3 Wed) "Escariaba ín da Moonlight": Purple Rose 8 pm (see 3 Wed) Totally Unrehearsed Theatre: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 pm (see 3 Wed) Wide Open Mie: Gypsy Cafe 9-1 1 pm (see 3 Wed) EasI Quad Group: LGBTA 9 pm (see 3 Wed) Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 3 Wed) 18 Thursday Moving Beyond the Basics (Web Class 2): A2 District Library 10 am, 343 S. 5th Ave. Hands-on exploration of advanced Internet skills, $5. pre-register 327-4550 Parent's Support Group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Parents: Common Language Bookstore 1 1 :45 am-1 :1 5 pm (see 4 Thu) Seasonal Harmonies: Gifts of Art 1 2:1 0 pm, Univ. Hospital Lobby, Floor 1. Performance by Counterpoint. 936-ARTS "Beginner's Guide to the World Wide Web": A2 District Library3 pm , Loving Branch Library, 3042 Creek Drive, pre-register 994-2353 December Fest: A2 Parte & Rec 4-5:30 pm, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. (see also 1 2 Fri). Games, goodies and holiday music for elementary-aged children. 994-2722 "Cry Freedom": A2 District Library 6 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave. Monthly video presentation. 327-4510 FrontrunnersWalkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Positive Women's Group: HIVAIDS Resource Center 6:30-8:30 pm (see 4 Thu) Meeting: LGBTA Support Group tor Men & Women 6:30 pm (see 4 Thu) Grove Mellow: Shining Lakes Grove 7-1 1 pm, 4793 Sandstone Pass #2B, Ypsi. Hang out and socialize, potluck. 480-2082 "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 4 Thu) Women's Basketball: LGBTA 7 pm (see 4 Thu) "Sexuality & Spirituality": LGBTA 7-8 pm (see 4 Thu) Shameless Rainbow Youth Theater: Walk & Squawk Performance Project 7-9:30 pm (see 4 Thu) Vegetarían Teens: People's Food Co-op 7:30-9 pm, 216 N. 4th Ave. Healthy Family SeriesworkshopwithSuzieZick.naturopathic physician. pre-register 769-0095 Blue-Green Open Mie: Oz's Music 7:309:30 pm, 1920 Packard. Acousticblues, bluegrass, oíd time country & folk, with host Sid Rosenburg. Perform or listen. 662-8283 " A Christmas Carol": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm, Civic Playhouse, 2275 Platt Rd. Play-within-a-play comedy, $1 5$1 0 children. 971-AACT Chris Buhalis & Jo Serrapere: The Ark 8 pm, 31 6 S. Main. CD release concert, folk music, $9. 761-1451 "Escariaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 8 pm (see 3 Wed) Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 3 Wed) "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 1 0 pm (see 9 Tue) 19 Friday Movies For Kids: A2 District Library 1 0 am (see 12 Fri) Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 5 Fri) "Kids! Wander the World Wide Web": A2 District Library 7-8 pm (see 16 Tue) Joel Mabus: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. String-picking wizard, $11. 761-1451 'Out Loud' Concert 8 pm, Mendelssohn Theatre. Holiday program, $12. 975-7200x140 " A Christmas Carol": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 18 Thu) "Escariaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 8 pm (see 3 Wed) Judy Tenuta: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 1 0:30 pm, 31 4 E. Liberty, $1 7 50 996-9080 Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 5 Fri) Five Guys Named Moe: Espresso Royale Caite 9-11 pm, 21 4 S. Main. Acoustic swing & vocal harmonies. 668-1838 Original Brothers & Sisters of Love: Gypsy Cafe 9:30 pm, 214 N. Fourth Ave. Folkflavored pop, $4. 994-3940 Randy Brecker: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 1 1 pm & 1 2:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. New York trumpet master, $10. 662-8310 Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm (see 5 Fri) 20 Saturday FrontrunnersWalkers 9 am (see 2 Tue) Free Hl VAIDS Testing: HARC 10 am-2 pm (see 6 Sat) Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm (see 6 Sat) Yule Ritual: Shining Lakes Grove 2-5 pm, Friends' Meeting House, 1420 Hill. Raffle, child care, potluck & hot-tubbing. 480-2082 "Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 3 pm (see 3 Wed) Interfaith Worship Service: Guild House 5:30-6:30 pm (see 6 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 Josh White Jr.: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Singer & guitarist, $12. 761-1451 " A Christmas Carol": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see18Thu) "Escanaba in da Moonlight": Purple Rose 8 pm (see 3 Wed) Judy Tenuta: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 19 Fri) "Club Q": Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & GaysPFLAG Ann Arbor 9 pmmidnight, Dance Galiery Studio, 1 1 1 Third St. Dance (with DJ) for Lesbian, Gay & Bi youth & friends, $3. 741-0659 Wild Birds: Sweetwaters Cafe 9-1 1 pm, 123 W. Washington. Jazz, folk and ballads rendered by Katherine Weide, David Goldfinger and Glen Bering. 769-2331 The Randy Napoleon Trio: Cafe Félix 9-1 1 pm, 204 S. Main. Jazz. 662-8650 Randy Brecker: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 1 1 pm & 1 2:30 am (see 1 9 Fri) The Starlight Drifters: Gypsy Cafe 9:30 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Roots rockabilly band, $4. 994-3940 21 Sunday Monthly Meeting: A. Lorde Collective cali for time, Affirmations Community Center, 195 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale. Serving the needs and interests of Black lesbians in the metro Detroit área. 313-862-3396 Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am (see 7 Sun) Guild Day: Shining Lakes Grove noon-4 pm, cali for location. Artisans' Guild: noon-2 pm, Bardic Guild: 2-4 pm. 480-2082 Meeting: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and GaysPFLAG Ann Arbor 2-5 pm, 1st Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw. 741-0659 " A Christmas Carol": A2 Civic Theatre 2 pm (see18Thu) Meeting: Gay & Lesbian Buddhist Fellow ship 4-6 pm (see 7 Sun) Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 7 Sun) Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 7 Sun) Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Sun) 22 Monday Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House (see 1 Mon) 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 am (see 1 Mon) Meeting: U-M LGBTA Commission of MSA 6 pm (see 1 Mon) The Birdof Paradlse Orthestrapm (see 1 Mon) 23 Tuesday Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 2 Tue) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 2 Tue) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Meeting: Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Tuesday Night Jazz Jam Session: Gypsy Cafe 8 pm (see 2 Tue) Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 2 Tue) "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 9 pm (see 9 Tue) Acid Jazz Night with Transmission: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1 :30 am (see 9 Tue) 24 Wednesday Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 3 Wed) Buhrrr Blasts: A2 Parks & Rec3:30-5:1 5 pm (see 3 Wed) Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 3 Wed) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 3 Wed) Shamanic Journeys: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 3 Wed) Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 3 Wed) 25 Thursday Parent's Support Group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Parents: Common Language Bookstore 1 1 :45 am-1 :1 5 pm (see 4 Thu) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Meeting: Positive Women's Support Group 6:30 pm (see 4 Thu) "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 4 Thu) "Sexuality & Spirituality": LGBTA 7-8 pm (see 4 Thu) Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 3 Wed) "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 10 pm (see 9 Tue) 26 Friday Movies For Kids: A2 District Library 10 am (see 12 Fri) Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 5 Fri) JGB: Prism8 pm, Majestic, 41 40 Woodward, Detroit. Featuring Jerry García Band members, $16. 99-MUSIC Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 5 Frl) Claudia Sherman: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty, $12. 996-9080 Coupe de Grass: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-11 pm, 214 S. Main. Bluegrass with twin fiddles & traditional harmonies. 668-1838 Johnny O'Neal: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm & 12:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. ExDetrolter now living In Canada celébrales hls newCD, $10. 662-8310 The Alwin Sisters with Aria Di Salvio & The Freedom Orchestra: Gypsy Cafe 9:30 pm, 214 N. Fourth Ave. Electric improvs & funky jazz grooves, $4. 994-3940 27 Saturday FrontrunnersWalkers 9 am (see 2 Tue) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 10 am-2 pm (see 6 Sat) Grove Pfay Date: Shining Lakes Grove noon, meet at parking lot of Big Boy In Mllan. Expedltion to the Toledo Zoo. 480-2082 Interfaith Worship Service: Guild House 5:30-6:30 pm (see 6 Sat) Holiday at the Farm: OLO (Older Lesbians Organizing) cali for details. 428-8824 Botfly: Prism 8 pm, Majestic, 4140 Woodward, Detroit, $8. 99-MUSIC Claudia Sherman: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 26 Fri) David Mosher: Cafe Félix 9-1 1 pm, 204 S. Main. Ann Arbor singersongwriter perfprms nis original compositions. 6628650 Los Diablos: Gypsy Cafe 9:30 pm, 214 N. Fourth Ave. All-star country band, $4. 9943940 Johnny O'Neal: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 1 1 pm & 1 2:30 am (see 26 Fri) 28 Sunday Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swlm Team 10:30 am (see 7 Sun) Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 7 Sun) Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 7 Sun) Jazz Jam Session: The Bi rd of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Sun) 29 Monday Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House (see 1 Mon) HIV & Recovery: HARC (see 1 Mon) Rehearsa I: Out Loud Chorus (see 1 Mon) 30 Tuesday Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 2Tue) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 2 Tue) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:20 pm & 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Meeting: Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 2 Tue) Tuesday Night Jazz Jam Session: Gypsy Cate 8 pm (see 2 Tue) Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 2 Tue) 31 Wednesday Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 3 Wed) Buhrrr Blasts: A2 Parks & Ree 3:30-5:1 5 pm (see 3 Wed) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 3 Wed) Jazz Revisited: Michigan Radio 8 pm, Power Center. Featuring Banu Gibson, Franz Jackson, James Dupogny and more, $29.50. 764-3434 Jackie Flynn: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8 & 10:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty, $22.50$27.50. 996-9080 Jazz Revisited: Michigan Radio 10:30 pm, Zanzíbar, 214 S. State. Post concert party, $5. 764-3434 Shahida Nurallah & Friends: The Bird of Paradise cali for show times and reservations, 207 S. Ashley, $40single, $75 couple. 662-8310