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LITERARY EVENTS VISUAL ARTS Book & Poetry Readings, Art Exhibitions, Workshops, Pubtication Parties, Witters Artíst Opportunities, etc, are Groups, etc, are Usted In the Usted in the UTERAfíY EVENTS Calendar ARTS AGENDA Calendar (page 11). (page 12). PEACE & JUSTICE Meetings, protests and rallies, film showings, lectures, benefits, etc, related specifica! ly to politics or grassroots actions are now Usted in the PEACE i JUSTICE Calendar (page 13). To publicize February Calendar events, send information by January 15 to AGENDA, 220 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. Unless otherwise noted, all events Usted in the CALENDAR are tree and open to the public. All locations are in Ann Arbor unless otherwise noted. 1 Thursday FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm (walkers) & 6:35 pm (runners), Fuller Pool parking lot Tue & Thu; Furstenburg Park on Sat. Runners and walkers, various paces and distances. Also meets Thu & Sat. Cali to confirm locations. 434-4494 "Face the Music ": WCBN 88.3 FM7-8 pm. Radio show with the one-and-only arwult arwulf. 763-3500 'Sexualiry & Spirituality- Exploring the Connections": LGBTA7-8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Discussion group. 662-5189 "Les Miserables": Fisher Theatre 8 pm, 301 1 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit. Award-winning musical based on Víctor Hugo'sclassic novel, $15-$58. 810-645-6666 Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pmI am, 207 S. Ashley. With Brooks (bass), Riek Roe (piano), and Pete Siers (drums), $3. 6628310 2 Friday Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Dixieland to swing, $2. 662-8310 Poets On Fire: Fifth Ave. Cafe 7 pm, 301 E. Liberty. Open Mie. 662-1136 Music of Russia & India: Fifth Ave. Cafe 8-10 pm, 301 E. Liberty. Live entertainment. 662-1136 Sheila Landis & Riek Matle: Cafe Anzu 8-10 pm, 1733 Plymouth Rd. Live jazz. 769-1212 "Les Miserables": Fisher Theatre 8 pm(see 1Thu) Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm, Dondero High School, Royal Oak. Coachedwork-out;allswimmingabilitieswelcome, $3. Kelly 663-0036 SongCrafters Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Featuring the trio of Jennifer Jean Smith, David Mosher, and Elissa White Hatt with Michael Broek. 769-2020 Five Guys Named Moe: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-1 1 pm, 21 4 S. Main. Acoustic Swing. 668-1838 The Articles: Cafe Félix 9-11 pm, 304 S. Main. Reggaejazz. 662-8650 Paul Finkbeiner Quartet: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm & 12:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. Live jazz, $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 3 Saturday FrontrunnersWalkers 9 am (see 1 Thu) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Center (HARC) 10 am-2 pm, HARC offices, 3075 Clark Rd., Ste. 203, Ypsi. Second location: St. Peter A.M.E. Church, 948 Watling Blvd., Ypsi. Walk-in, contidential testing. 5729355 Chenille Sisters: Little Professor Book Co. II am, 2513 Jackson Rd. Live performance forchildren. 662-4110 Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm, cali for location. Teens nterested in exploring issues of sexual orientation and gender identity; no artistic experience necessary; allies also welcome to particípate. Connie 7634186 'Les Miserables": FisherTheatre2pm(ses 1Thu) Open Jam: A2 Council for Traditional Music and Dance 4-6 pm, Pittsfield Grange, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. All levéis of string band musicians invited. 662-3371 Interfaith Worship Service: Guild House 5:30-6:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Weekly worship. 662-5189 First Saturday Contra Dance: A2 Council for Traditional Music and Dance 8 pm, Pittsfield Grange, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. Annual Benefit Dance with energetic, live musicians, $7. 769-1052 "Les Miserables": Fisher Theatre8 pm (see 1 Thu) David Mosher: Sweetwaters Cafe. 9-1 1 pm, 123 W. Washington. A2 singersongwriter. 769-2331 Paul Finkbeiner Quartet: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 1 1 pm & 1 2:30 am (see 2 Fri) 4 Sunday Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 1 0:30 am, Mack Pool. Coached work-out; all swimming abilities welcome, $3. Kelly 6630036 Live Music: Borders Books 1 pm, 61 2 E. Liberty. Mia Johnson plays acoustic g uitar, dobro and dumbek. 668-7652 "Les Miserables": Fisher Theatre 2 pm (see 1 Thu) Meeting: Gay & Lesbian Buddhist Fellowship 4-6 pm, cali for location. Meditation, a Dharmatalk, discussion and socializing. 313283-6568 Services for Lesblans, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm . Church 6 pm, 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 485-3922 Meeting: Unscouts 7 pm, Zingerman's Next Door. Bisexual women's support and social group for ages 21 and over. 913-8660 "Les Miserables": Fisher Theatre 7.30 pm (see 1 Thu) Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1 st Congreg. Church, 21 8 N. Adams, Ypsi. 721-2081 Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. Listenperform (no cover). 662-8310 5 Monday Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House cali for time, 1705 Washtenaw Ave. Meets eveiy Mon. 662-2265 Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus cali for time and place. A Lesbian Gay Bi and Trans chorus open for all. Every Mon. 741-8000 x140 HIV & Recovery: HIVAIDS Resource Center (HARC) cali for time and place. Every Mon. For HlV-positive men & women who are in recovery from chemical dependence. 800578-2300 Meeting: U-M LGBTA Commission of MSA (Michigan Student Assembly) 6 pm, check webpage forlocation: www.umich.edu-msa Igbtlgbtc.htm or email ozell@umich.edu. New Lesbian Group: LGBTA 7:30 pm, Aut Bar, 315 Braun Ct. Meet other professional lesbian singles overcoffee or cocktails. 7477322 The Bird of Paradise Orchestra: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. Big band jazz, $3. 662-8310 6 Tuesday Living With HIV: HIVAIDS Resource Center cali for time & location. Every Tue. & Wed. Support group for men & women. 572-9355 Tyke Program: A2ParksS Ree 10-1 1:30 am, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. dren ages 4-5 will learn about hibemating woodland creatures and hear Edna Miller's "Mousekin"stories.EveryTueforfourweeks, $30. Pre-registration s necessary. 662-7802 Free HIVAIDS Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Center (HARC) 6-9 pm, HARC offices, 3075 Clark Rd., Ste. 203. Walk-in, confidential testing. 572-9355 FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 1 Thu) Meeting: Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30-8 pm, SAFE House, 4100 Clark Rd. Weekly meeting for lesbian survivors of lesbian baítering. 973-0242 x201 English Country Dancing: A2 Council for Traditional Music and Dance 7-9:45 pm, Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. Theme: "Building dance skills: getting a solid foundation." All levéis welcome, $4. 663-0744 Musical Sampler: Gifts of Art 7 pm, Univ. Hospital Lobby, Floor 1. Music by students from the U-M Medical School. 936-ARTS Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Zydeco, $12.50. 761-1451 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 Acid Jazz Night: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. With D Bass & Taj Bell, $5.662-8310 7 Wednesday Living With HIV: HIVAIDS Resource Center cali for time and location. Every Tue. & Wed. Support group for men & women. 572-9355 BuhrrrBlasts:A2Parks&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 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 6-7:15 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Torah study & pizza. 769-0500 Open Class in Wicca: Magical Education Council of A2 7 pm, cali for location. Beginning instruction. Kami 761-1137 Reform Chavurah Weekly Meeting: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Help plan services and special evsnts. 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 Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Perform or listen, sign-up begins at 7:30 pm, $3.761-1451 East Uuad 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 (see 1 Thu) 8 Thursday Support Group lor Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Parents: Comnion Language Bookstore 1 1:45 am-1 :15 pm, 215 S. 4th Ave. Support discussion group exploring issues of LGB parents. 763-4186 Snowflake Cutting Demonstration: Gifts of Art 12:10 - 2 pm, Taubman Lobby, Floor 1. With Dr. Thomas Clark; bring scissors. 936ARTS Dinner lor 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 Shulcan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm, Cava Java (E.U. at S.U.), downstairs. Afun way to practice Hebrew. 769-0500 FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 1 Thu) 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 Women's Basketball: LGBTA 7 pm, CCRB. All skill levéis welcome. women's.b-ball@umich.edu "Sexuality & Spirituality- Exploring the Connections": LGBTA 7-8 pm (see 1 Thu) "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 1 Thu) Songwriters Open Mie: Oz's Music 7:309:30 pm, 1 920 Packard. With host Jim Novak. Perform or listen. 662-8283 FacultyGuest Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. With the Meadowmount Trio. 764-0594 Free Concert: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. With Cosy Sheridan, LJ Booth and Johnsmith. 761-1451 Live Jazz: Thursdays in Leonardos 8-1 1 pm, Pierpont Commons (lower level), N. Campus. Funk-rock-jazz by Baked Potato. 764-7544. Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm 1 am (see 1 Thu) "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 10 pm. Public access live call-in TV show. 975-9975 9 Friday Delivering Shabbat Meals: Volunteers in ActionHillel cali for details. Help deliver Shabbat dinners to homebound elderly in A2. 769-0500 Gradúate Students Mishneh Torah Chug: Hillel8:30am,1429HNI.StudyofRambam's code of Jewish law. 769-0500 Paul Klinger's EZ Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 2 Fri) Raise the Roof: Performance Network6:30 pm (reception), 8 pm (showcase) , 408 W. Washington. Benefit for Performance Network. Two-night fund-raising showcase (see 10 Sat) with Walk & Squawk Performance Project, Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit, Malcolm Tulip, Hilary Ramsden, Chris Buhalis and many others, $25$45. 663-0681 PREP- David Daniels & His Program: University Musical Society 7 pm, Rackham Assembly Hall. Educational event preceding the evening's performance; with speaker Richard LeSueur. 764-2538 A2 Slam Poets: Fifth Ave. Cafe 7 pm, 301 E. Liberty. 662-1136 Empatheatre: Kerrytown Concert House 7:30 pm,415N.4thAve.lmprovisationtroupétrained in Drama Therapy and Psychodrama. Performances are designed from situations written by audience members, $6-$12. 769-2999 David Daniels: University Musical Society 8 pm, Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Countertenor with "ferociouscoloraturaand brilliant range," $15 & $25. 764-2538 Superfastrunners: Fifth Ave. Cafe8-1 0 pm, 301 E. Liberty. Live entertainment. 662-1 1 36 The Eickmanfield Trio: Cafe Anzu 8-1 0 pm, 1733 Plymouth Rd. Jazz from Community High. 769-1212 RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 31 6 S. Main. Bluegrass, $9. 761-1451 Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 2 Fri) Poignant Plecostomus: Cale Félix 9-1 1 pm, 304 S. Main. 662-8650 Salero de España: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-1 1 pm, 214 S. Main. Flamenco dancing & music. 668-1838 Pena WorldBeat: Cafe Zola 9-1 1 pm, 1 1 2 W. Washington. Brazilian Tropical LatínJazz. 769-2020 Bird of Paradise Orchestra: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm, & 12:30 am, $5.662-8310 10 Saturday FrontrunnersWalkers 9 am (see 1 Thu) Open House: Ann Arbor Materials RecoveryFacilityiOam-noon.MRFEduca- tion Center, 4120 Platt Rd. Children's activities, "Wormania" video, a working worm compost box and more. 994-2807 Build Your Own Worm Compost Bin: A2 Materials Recove ryFacility10am-noon, MRF Education Center, 4120 Platt Rd. Workshop on vermicomposting and building your own worm compost box. Complete "worm compost kits" available. Register 994-4722 Forum: Congresswoman Lynn Rivers 1 0 am-noon, Annex Building, 33500 Van Bom Rd, Wayne. Topic: "The Separation of Powers," with guest speakers. 7414210 Free Hl VAIDS Testing: HARC 10 am-2 pm (see 3 Sat) Creative Expression Group: LGBTAIpm (see 3 Sat) Interfaith Worship Service: Guild House 5:30-6:30 pm (see 3 Sat) Raise the Roof: Performance Network 6:30 pm reception, 8 pm showcase, (see 9 Fri) "Spies": Cinema Guild 7 & 10:10 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud. Film by F. Lang, 1928, $4. 994-0027 Winter Feast: Hillel 7 pm, 1 429 Mili. Welcome Back to School Dinner and Havdalah. RSVP Lisa 327-4777. 769-0500 2ndAnnualBookAuction: Tri-State Book & Paper Show 8 pm, Holiday Inn, Montpelier, Ohio (cali for directions). Auction of books from participants in the TriState Book and Paper Show, see also 1 1 Sun. 800-694-8717 Danny Cox: Fifth Ave. Cafe8-1 0 pm, 301 E. Liberty. Guitar & vocals. 662-1 136 Israel Philharmonic Orchestra: University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. An evening of Strauss, Beethoven and more, led by Zubin Mehta, $20-$60. 764-2538 Mark Twain & The Laughing River: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Written by, and starring, Jim Post, $12.50. 761-1451 "The 39 Steps": Cinema Guild 8:40 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., $4. 994-0027 Alex Anest: Sweetwaters Cafe 9-1 1 pm, 123 W. Washington. Classical and jazz guitar. 769-2331 Bird of Paradise Orchestra: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm, & 12:30 am (see 9 Fri) 11 Sunday 6th Annual Tri-State Book & Paper Show 10 am-4 pm, Holiday Inn, Montpelier, Ohio (cali for directions). Bookstores from Chicago to Cleveland will be showing (and selling) books, maps, sheet music, prints, postcards and much more (see also 10 Sat). 800-694-8717 Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30am (see4Sun) 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 A2 CoHousing Group Meeting: Little Professor Book Co. 1 -3 pm, 251 3 Jackson Rd. Update on the local CoHousing project. 663-7523 Live Music: Borders Books 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. The Start light Drifters play HonkyTonk, Country and Rockabilly. 668-7652 'Silent Stars On TV": Arthur Walter Presents#11 3 pm, Clarion Hotel, 2900 Jackson Rd. Big-screenviewing of televisión shows with guest appearences by silent-movie stars, $4. 677-1359 Christopher Parkening- A Celebration of Andrés Segovia: University Musical Society4pm,Rackham Auditorium. Tribute to the late classical guitar master, $20-$32. 764-2538 Michigan Chamber Players: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. 764-0594 Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 4 Sun) Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 4 Sun) Madcat & Kane: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Blues harmonica & guitar, $10. 761-1451 Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8-10 pm, 1429 Hill.lnstructionand dancing, $2.50. 7690500 Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 4 Sun) 12 Monday Meeting: "Exploring Gender?" cali for time, 3rd floor, Mich. Union. New social support group for transgenderists, transexuals, cross-dressers, Third Genders.intersexuals.thosequestioningtheir gender, and trans-friendly. 763-4186 HIV & Recovery: HARC (see 5 Mon) Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 5 Mon) Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5 pm, LGBTA Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd Floor. Every Mon. Open to all women. 7634186 Meeting: U-M LGBTA Commission of MSA 6 pm (see 5 Mon) Live Jazz: Mondays in Leonardos 7-9 pm, Pierpont Commons (lower level), N. Campus. With Randy Napoleon & Friends. 764-7544. EducationalNight:AlliancefortheMentally III of Washtenaw County 7:30-9:30 pm, St.ClareTemple Beth Emeth Building, 2309 Packard. Topic: "Why Brains Are Important For Research And What We Can Learn From Them," with guest speakers. 994-661 1 Jewish Women's Forum: Eco-Feminism Discussion Group 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Discussion of conservation, spirituality, and more. 769-0500 Midrash & Munchies: Conservative MinyanHillel 8-9 pm, 1429 Mili. With Rabbi Rich Kirschen. 769-0500 The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm-1 am (see 5 Mon) 13 Tuesday Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 6Tue) Tyke Program: A2 Parks & Ree 1 0-1 1 :30 am (see 6 Tue) Oomestic Violence Project: SAFE House noon-2 pm, SAFE House, 41 00 Clark Rd. Seminar: " When Someone You Care About is Being Abused: A Workshop for Family and Friends." 973-0242 Open House: A2 Materials Recovery Facility 1-4 pm (see 10 Sat) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 6 Tue) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 1 Thu) Lesbian Survivor Support 6:30 pm (see 6 Tue) Rocky Road Advanced Contra-English Dance 7-9:45 pm, Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. Susan English leads dancing to music by David West & Donna Baird, $5. 734-6625158 Men's Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm, 31 1 6 Mich. Union. Every Tue. Open to all men. 763-4186 Informational Meeting: Yale Model Knesset 7 pm, 1429 Hill. 769-0500 Mass Meeting: Hill Street Forum 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Become involved in Hillel's major cultural arts programming organization. 769-0500 Weekly Meeting: Conservative Minyan 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Help pian activities for the minyan. 769-0500 Coupe de Grass: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Bluegrass, $10. 761-1451 Guest Concert: U-M School ot Music 8 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. With the Cornell Univ. Men's Glee Club. 764-0594 Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 6 Tue) ' Bar Night: UJA Half Shekel Campaign 9 pm, Rick's, 61 1 Church St. 769-0500 ( "Gel Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious":CTVChannel99pm(see8Thu) i Acid Jazz Night with Transmission: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1 :30 am, 207 ' S. Ashley. Funky, avant-garde dance ' music, $5. 662-8310 14 Wednesday I Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see ' 7 Wed) , BuhrrrBlasts:A2 Parks & Ree 3:30-5: 15 pm (see 7 Wed) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm ' (see 7 Wed) Gay Radio Hour.WCBN 88.3 FM6-7pm , (see 7 Wed) Parsha & Pizza: AMI 6-7:15 pm (see 7 Wed) Figure Skating Exhibition: A2 Partes & Ree 7-9 pm, Veteran's Indoor Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson. With skaters from the A2 Figure Skating Club. 761-7240 Mass Meeting: Jewish Environmental Awareness Project 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. 769-0500 Reform Chavurah: Hillel 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed) Shamanic Journeys: Magical Ed. CouncilofA2 7:30pm(see7Wed) David Menefee: The Ark 8 pm, 31 6 S. Main. A2 singersongwriter, $10. 761-1451 Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 1 Thu) East Quad Group: LGBTA9 pm (see 7 Wed) 15 Thursday Support Group forLesbian, Gay, Bisexual Parents: Common Language Bookstore 11:45am-1:15pm (see 8 Thu) Percussion Duo: Girts of Art 12:10 pm, Univ. Hospital Lobby, Floor 1. Performance by Detroit duo "4-Hands." 936ARTS Shulcan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 8 Thu) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 1 Thu) Meeting: LGBTA Support Group for Men & Women 6:30 pm (see 1 Thu) Childbirth Preparation Class: Trusting Nature 7-9:15 pm, 1210 N. Maple. Sixweek series of classes taught by a midwife, $150 per couple. Patty Brennan 663-1523 Mass Meeting: Bikkur Cholim - Visiting the Sick 7 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Volunteer to help residents of Arbor Hospice. Pam 764-5626 "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 1 Thu) Women's Basketball: LGBTA 7 pm (see 8 Thu) "Sexuality & Spirituality": LGBTA 7-8 pm (see 1 Thu) Blue-Green Open Mie: Oz's Music 7:309:30 pm, 1920 Packard. Acoustic blues, bluegrass, old time country & folk, with host Sid Rosenburg. Perform or listen. 662-8283 "Birthday of the Infanta": Pioneer High School Theatre Guild 8 pm, Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium. Play by Oscar Wilde about the spoiled Infanta of Spain and a disfigured "Fantastic." 994-2191 "Why We Have a Body": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. The Ellipsis Theatre Ensemble presents Claire Chasee's feminist comedy about four women in search of ... well, everything. Featuring the adventures of lesbian Private Investigator Lili and the women close to her, $1 2$9 students (Thu. is pay what you can night). 663-0681 Live Jazz: Thursdays in Leonardo's 8-1 0 pm, Pierpont Commons (lower level), N. Campus. With the U-M School of Music Jazz Studies program. 764-7544. Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 1 Thu) "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 1 0 pm (see 8 Thu) 16 Friday DeliveringShabbatMeals:Volunteers in ActionHillel cali tor time (see 9 Fri) Gradúate Students Mishneh Torah Chug: Hillel 8:30 am (see 9 Fri) Paul Klinger 's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird oí Paradise 5-8 pm (see 2-Fri) Moonlight Serenade: A2 Parks & Ree 6:30-9 pm, Huron Hills Cross Country Ski Center, 3465 E. Huron River Dr. Cross country ski on specially lighted, groomed paths (weather permitting), $2.50trail fee or ski rental is $6adults or $3.75youths & seniors (includes trail fee). 971-6840 Wardell Montgomery: Fifth Ave. Cafe 7 pm, 301 E. Liberty. Tribute to Martin Luther King. 662-1136 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 " Birthday of the Infanta ": Pioneer High School Theatre Guild 8 pm (see 15 Thu) "Conversations with My Father": Croswell Opera House 8 pm, Croswell Opera House, 1 29 E. Maumee St, Adrián. Herb Gardner's new play traces three generations of a Jewish family living on New York's lower east side, $14-$16. 517-264 SHOW The Raisin Pickers: The Ark 8 pm, 31 6 S. Main. Original, traditional and oldtime string music, $10. 761-1451 Cello Jazz: Cafe Anzu 8-10 pm, 1733 Plymouth Rd. Classic acoustic jazz w Mike Ka roub on cello and Rod McDonald on guitar. 769-1212 Latín Music: Fifth Ave. Cafe 10 pm, 301 E. Liberty. Live entertainment. 6621136 "Why We Have a Body": Performance Network 8 pm (see 1 5 Thu) Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 2 Fri) 3uperfastrunners:CafeFelix9-11 pm, 304 S. Main. Acoustic-based, postpunk, world folk. 662-8650 Inhlanzi Ishelne Amanzi: Cafe Zola 9-1 1 pm, 1 1 2 W. Washington. "As Fish Out of Water," the multi-lingual South African cast of Walk & Squawk Performance Project performs an evening of traditional South African music. 7692020 Wild Birds: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-11 pm, 214 S.Main. Live music with Katherine Weider, David Goldfinger & Glenn Bering. 668-1838 Paul Vornhagen Quailet: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 1 1 pm & 1 2:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. Live jazz, $5. 662-8310 Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm (see 2 Fr) 17 Saturday FrontrunnersWalkers 9 am (see 1 Thu) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 10 am-2 pm (see 3 Sat) "Tracks and T's": A2 Parks & Rec 1011:30 am, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Children ages 5-8 will try to solve a mystery in the snow by investigatng animal tracks, $6child. Pre-registration is necessary. 662-7802 Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm (see 3 Sat) "Conversations with My Father": Croswell Opera House 3 pm (see 16 Fri) Faculty Recital, Part 1: U-M School of Yusic4 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. Program: Beethoven's pianocello music. 764-0594 Open Jam: A2 Council for Traditional Music & Dance 4-6 pm (see 3 Sat) Interfaith Worship Service: Guild House 5:30-6:30 pm (see 3 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 Charlie King in Concert with Elise Bryant & Friends: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 91 7 Washtenaw. 2nd Annual Musical Celebration of the Martin Luther King Holiday. Songs and stories to celébrate the joy and diversity of King's struggles and dreams. Fundraiser, $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $25 benefactors. 663-1 870 Third Saturday Contra Dance: Cobblestone Farm Dancers 8 pm, Pittsfield Grange, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. All dances taught, live music and local callers, $6. 734-665-8863 David Mosher: Fifth Ave. Cafe 8-10 pm. 301 E. Liberty. A2 musician playsacoustic folk tunes from his CD "Sycamore Tree." 662-1136 Fred Hersch Solo: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Jazz pianist, $10-25$5 students. 769-2999 Christine Lavin: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Humorous and thought-provoking songs, $15. 761-1451 Blues & Country Music Night Concert: Mich. Union Arts & Programs 8 pm, UClub, Mich. Union. Performances by Markain, Jonah Smith and Michael Wagner, followed by Open Mie Night, $7 $5 students & seniors. 763-3202 "Why We Have a Body": Performance Network 8 pm (see 1 5 Thu) "Birthday of the Infanta": Pioneer High School Theatre Guild 8 pm (see 15 Thu) "Conversations with My Father": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 16 Fri) Five Guy s N a med Moe: Sweetwaters Cafe 9-1 1 pm, 123 W. Washington. Acoustic swing. 769-2331 Pena WorldBeat: Cafe Félix 9-1 1 pm, 204 S. Main. Latinjazz . 662-8650 Paul Vornhagen Quartet: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm & 12:30 am (see 16 Fri) Club Fabulous: LGBTA 10 pm-midnight, Rackham Assembly Hall. Mega-mixdance party. Smoke, drug & alcohol free. 7634186 18 Sunday Monthty Meeting: A. Lorde Collective cali for time, Affirmations Community Center, 195 W. Nine Mile Rd., Femdale. Serving the needs and interests of Black lesbians n the metro Detroit área. 313-862-3396 Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am (see 4 Sun) Community Service: Jewish Women's Forum 1 pm, meet at Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Help Ozone House, A2's crisis center, by flyering and passing out crisis number carós. 769-0500 Live Music: Borders Books 1 pm, 61 2 E. Liberty. Jazz with local favorite Jack Reichbart. 668-7652 Meeting: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and GaysPFLAG Ann Arbor 2-5 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washlenaw. 741-0659 Children's Show: The Ark 2 pm, 316 S. Main. Stories and music with Peter Madcat Ruth and LeRon Williams, $5. 761-1451 Gender-Free Contra Dance: A2 Rainbow Contra Oancers 2-5 pm, Fellowship Room, A2 Friends Meeting House, 1420 Hill St. American folk dancing without gender-specific dancing roles, $6$5 students. 764-6958 "Why We Have a Body": Performance Network2pm (see 15 Thu) Codee Talk: Grads & Professionals Hillel 3-5 pm, Espresso Royale Caffe, 214 S. Main. 769-0500 "Conversations with My Father": Croswell Opera House 3 pm (see 1 6 Fri) Faculty Recitai, Part 2: U-M School of Music 4 pm (see 1 7 Sat) Meeting: Gay & Lesbian Buddhist Fellowship 4-6 pm (see 4 Sun) Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 4 Sun) "8 12": Cinema Guild 7 & 9:30 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., $4. 994-0027 Live Jazz: Sundays in Leonardo's 7 pm, PierpontCommons(lowerlevel),N. Campus. With Ellen Rowe and the U-M Big Band. 764-7544. Boys Choir of Harlem: University Musical Society 7 pm, Hill Aud. Combination of classical and modern music, popular song, spirituals, gospel and jazz highlighted bychoreography, $12-$26. 7642538 Meeting: Ypstlanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 4 Sun) Neil Woodward: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Blues & folk, $10. 761-1451 Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8-10 pm (see 11 Sun) "Conversations with My Father": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 1 6 Fri) Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 4 Sun) 19 Monday Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House (see 5 Mon) Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 5 Mon) HIV & Recovery: HARC (see 5 Mon) "Days Off Outdoors": A2 Parks & Ree 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. For children ages K-5, $30child. Pre-registration is necessary. 662-7802 " No School Days at the Farm " : A2 Parks & Ree 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Cobblestone Farm Center, 2781 Packard. Crafts, cooking, stories, and games for children ages K-5, $28child. Pre-registration is necessary. 994-2928 Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5 pm (see12Mon) Meet Your Local Witch Night: Magical Education Council of A2 6-8 pm, Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. 4th Ave. Monthly gathering from all Wiccan traditions. Kami 7611137 Meeting: U-M LGBTA Commission of MSA 6 pm (see 5 Mon) Meeting: Unscouts 7 pm, Eastern Accents Bakery & Cafe. Bisexual women's support and social group for ages 21 and over. 913-8660 Colfee Hour: Ahava-Jewish LesBiGay Collective 7 pm, Amer's, 312 S. State. Bernard 332-6149 Live Jazz: Mondays in Leonardo's 7-9 pm (see 12 Mon) The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 5 Mon) 20 Tuesday Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 6Tue) Tyke Program: A2 Parks & Ree 1 0-11 :30 am (see 6 Tue) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 6 Tue) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 1 Thu) LesbianSurvivor Support Group: LGBTA 6:30 pm (see 6 Tue) English Country Dancing: A2 Council for Traditional Music and Dance 7-9:45 pm (see 6 Tue) Out in the Academy Lecture: LGBTA 7 pm, LGBT Affairs Lounge, 3116 Mich. Union. With Botanist David Michner. 7634186 Coffee Hour: Ahava-Jewish LesBi Gay Collective 7 pm, Amer's, 312 S. State. Bernard 332-6149 Men's Support Group: LGBTA7 pm (see 13 Tue) "If These Wal Is Could Talk": Planned Parenthood 7:30 pm, East Hall, room 1 324. Film screening followed by discussion; in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. 973-0710 ex. 142 Happy Hour: Israel Mich. Public Affairs Comm. 7:30 pm, Good Time Charley's, 1140 S.Univ. 769-0500 Darden Smith: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. With special guest Stuart Davis, $11.761-1451 Mass Meeting: Greek Jewish Forum Htllel 8 pm, 1429 Hill. 769-0500 Mass Meeting: Volunteers in Action 8 pm, Hillel, 1 429 Hill. Activities centered around the homeless, children, the elderly and the environment. 769-0500 "Ferris Bueller's Day Off": Hillel 8:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Snacks, free and open to all. 769-0500 Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 6 Tue) "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 9 pm (see 8 Thu) Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Tue) 21 Wednesday "When Abortion Was Illegal- Untold Stories": Planned Parenthood cali for time & place. Film screening followed by community speak-out. 973-071 0 ex. 1 42 Living With HIV: HARC cal! for time (see 7 Wed) Buhrrr Blasts: A2 Parks & Ree 3:30-5:1 5 pm (see 7 Wed) Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM6-7 pm (see 7 Wed) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 7 Wed) Parsha & Pizza: AMI 6-7:15 pm (see 7 Wed) String Figures & Games Workshop: People's Food Co-op 6:30-8:30 pm, 21 6 N. 4th Ave. Creative fun with strings, for ages 6 and beyond. Pre-register 769-0095 Open Class in Wicca: Magical Ed. CouncilofA2 7pm(see7Wed) Reform Chavurah: Hillel 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed) ShamanicJourneys: Magical Ed.Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed) Composer Experience Lectue Series: A2 Symphony Orchestra 8 pm, SKR Ciassical, 539 E. Liberty. In conjunction with the Mozart Birthday Bash (see 24 Sat). Topic: "Meet the Soloists." 994-4801 Israel Programs Fair: American Movement for Israel 8 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Learnaboutgoingto Israel for a summer, semester, or year. 769-0500 Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm (see 7 Wed) East Quad Group: LGBTA 9 pm (see 7 Wed) Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Thu) 22 Thursday Support Group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Parents: Common Language Bookstore 11:45am-1:15pm(see8Thu) Vaudeville: Gifts of Art 1 2:1 0 pm, Univ. Hospital Lobby, Floor 1 . Performance by "The Happiness Boys." 936-ARTS Shulcan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 8 Thu) Marge Piercy Speaks: Planned Parenthood 6 pm, U-M Modern Language Bldg., Aud 3. Feminist author speaks in honor of 25th anniversary of Roe v. Wade decisión legalizing abortion. 973-0710 x142 FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 1 Thu) "Life at the Crossroads - Films on Being Black & Gay in America: All Us LGBTA6:30 pm, Angelí Hall, Aud. B. Two experimental documentaries: "Black NationsQueerNations"and"Vintage."763- 4186 Positive Women's Group: HIVAIDS Resource Center 6:30-8:30 pm (see 8 Thu) "Women Talk About Health- A Holistic Oiscussion with Or. Suzie Ziek": People's Food Co-op 7-8:30 pm, 216 N. 4th Ave. Information about common health-related problems faced by women. Preregister 769-0095 "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 1 Thu) "Sexuality & Spirituality": LGBTA 7-8 pm (see 1 Thu) Fundraiser with Marge Piercy: Planned Parenthood 7:30 pm, First United Methodist Church, 120 S. State. Cappuccino bar and desserts with feminist author Marge Piercy. 973-0710x142 Acoustic Jam: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard. With host Michael Northrup. Pertorm or listen. 662-8283 "You Can't Take It With You": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm, Civic Playhouse, 2275 Platt Rd. Play by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman in which the one stable daughter of a quirky, free-spirited family falls for the "down-to-earth" son of a snotty wealthy family. Cali for ticket info. 971AACT Tokyo String Quartet: University Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud. Renowned quartet, $22-$36. 764-2538 Stewart Francke, Coco Love Alcorn & Susan Calloway: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main, $10. 761-1451 Composer Experience Lectue Series: A2 Symphony Orchestra 8 pm, SKR Classical, 539 E. Liberty. In conjunction with the Mozart Birthday Bash (see 24 Sat). Topic: "I Love Prague - W. A. Mozart." 994-4801 'Why We Have a Body": Performance Network 8 pm (see 15 Thu) Live Jazz: Thursdays in Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 15 Thu) Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 1 Thu) "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 1 0 pm (see 8 Thu) 23 Friday Delivering Shabbat Meals: Volunteers in ActionHillel (see 9 Fri) "Oays Off Outdoors": A2 Parks & Ree 8:30 am-5:30 pm (see 19 Mon) " No School Days at the Farm ": A2 Parks & Ree 8:30 am-5:30 pm (see 19 Mon) Gradúate Students Mishneh Torah Chug: Hillel 8:30 am (see 9 Fri) Paul Klinger's EZ Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 2 Fri) Creative Service & Shabbat Dinner: Reform Chavurah 5:30 pm, 1429 Mili. Reserve by 22 Thu, $4.50. 769-0500 Welcome Back Shabbat: Conservative Minyan 5:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Reserve by 22 Thu, $8.50. 769-0500 Bedside Poets: Fifth Ave. Cafe 7 pm, 301 E. Liberty. Volunteers who visit hospital patients share poems, songs and experiences. 662-1136 RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Bluegrass, $9. 761-1451 SongCrafters: Fifth Ave. Cafe 8-10 pm, 301 E. Liberty. Four singersongwriters. 662-1136 Blakmer Man Duo: Cafe Anzu 8-1 0 pm, 1733 Plymouth Rd. With Ben Blakmer & Justin Marx. 769-1212 Judge Myron "Mike" Wahls: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 41 5 N. Fourth Ave. Detroit pianist's CO release concert, with special guest Úrsula Walker, $8-12$5 students. 769-2999 "Why We Have a Body": Performance Network 8 pm (see 15 Thu) "You Can't Take It With You": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 22 Thu) "Conversations with My Father": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 1 6 Fri) Collage Concert: U-M School of Music 8:15 pm, Hill Aud. Student concert. Admission is free but a ticket is required, avail. from Hill Aud. Box Office from 4-6 pm. 764-0594 Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 2 Fri) Five Guys Named Moe: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-11 pm, 214 S. Main. Acoustic Swing. 668-1838 Danny Cox: Cafe Félix 9-1 1 pm, 304 S. Main. Singer & guitarist. 662-8650 The Articles: Cafe Zola 9-1 1 pm, 1 1 2 W. Washington. Reggaejazz. 769-2020 Patti Richards with Jeff Kressler Trio: The Bird ot Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm & 12:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. Live jazz, $5. 662-8310 24 Saturday FrontrunnersWalkers 9 am (see 1 Thu) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 10 am-2 pm (see 3 Sat) Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm (see 3 Sat) "Conversations with My Father": Croswell Opera House 3 pm (see 1 6 Fri) Interf aith Worship Service: Guild House 5:30-6:30 pm (see 3 Sat) Havdalah & Movie Night: Grads & ProfessionalsHillel 6:30 pm, 1429 Hill St. Free pizza and a flick. 769-0500 "Sit-ln with Sam"- Mozart Birthday Bash: A2 Symphony Orchestra 7 pm, Michigan Theater. Maestro Wong will leadadiscussionaboutMozartformiddle and high-school students (free to ticket holders). 994-4801 Pre-Concert Lecture - Mozart Birthday Bash: A2 Symphony Orchestra 7 pm, Michigan Theater Presented by noted child psychologist Dr. Thomas Horner (free to ticket holders). 994-4801 "Purple Noon": Cinema Guild 7 & 9:15 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., $5. 994-0027 Jay Stielstra: Fifth Ave. Cate 8-10 pm, 301 E. Liberty. A2 folksinger. 662-1136 Mustard's Retreat: The Ark 8 pm, 31 6 S. Main. Storytelling, folksinging duo, $1 1 . 761-1451 William Kanengiser: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Classical guitarist, $10-25. 769-2999 Festival of Europe: Michigan Union Arts & Programs 8 pm, U-Club, Mich. Union. Featuring the Silver Tower Renaissance Dancers, Maria Miktieyenko with traditional Russian songsand storyteller Debra Christian, $7$5 students & seniors. 7633202 Mozart Birthday Bash: A2 Symphony Orchestra 8 pm, Michigan Theater. AliMozart program, $16-$29. 994-4801 "You Can't Take It With You": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 22 Thu) "Why We Have a Body": Performance Network 8 pm (see 1 5 Thu) "Conversations with My Father": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 1 6 Fri) Blue Moon Trio: Sweetwaters Cafe 9-1 1 pm, 123 W. Washington. With James Sneyd, Randy Napoleon and 3lenn Bering. 769-2331 Patti Richards with Jeft Kressler Trio: The Bird ol Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm & 12:30am(see23R-i) 25 Sunday Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10:30 am (see4 Sun) Live Music: Borders Books 1 pm, 61 2 E. Liberty. "Sur" returns with music of Peru. 668-7652 Family Dance Series: A2 Parks & Ree 2 4:30 pm, Cobblestone Farm Barn, 2781 Packard. Learn squares, contras and other dances geared toward families with children, $6individual, $1 Ofamilies. 9759059 "You Can't Take It With You": A2 Civic Theatre 2 pm (see 22 Thu) "Why We Have a Body": Performance Network2 pm (see 15 Thu) "Conversations with My Father": Croswell Opera House 3 pm (see 16 Fri) Meeting: Gay & Lesbian Buddhist Fellowship 4-6 pm (see 4 Sun) Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 4 Sun) "Porgy & Bess: An American Voice": Michigan Theater 7 pm, 603 E. Liberty. Documentary produced at U-M about George and Ira Gershwin's masterpiece opera, "Porgy & Bess." (see article, page 8). Cali for ticket info. 668-8480 Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 4 Sun) Benefit: Blind Pig 8 pm-1am, 208 S. First. Latino DJ Christopher will host a benefitforthevictimsofhurricanePauline that hit the Central Pacific Coast of Mexico, $5-$10. 996-8555 Brave Old World: The Ark 8 pm, 31 6 S. Main. Klezmer music, $15. 761-1451 "Conversations with My Father": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 16 Fri) Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8-1 0 pm (see 1 1 Sun) Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 4 Sun) 26 Monday Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House (see 5 Mon) Meeting: Exploring Gender? (see 12 Mon) HIV & Recovery: HARC (see 5 Mon) Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus (see 5 Mon) Meeting: U-M LGBTA Commission ol MSA6pm (see 5 Mon) Vocal Arts Lab: U-M School of Music 6:45 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. Voice students perform repertory ranging from arias to showtunes. 764-0594 "Living Your Spiritual Beliefs Each Day": A2 Independent Spiritual Network 7 pm, Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. Fourth Ave. Quarterly meeting with speaker Aura Glaser. 668-6672 "The Earth is the Lord's": Hillel 8:30 pm, 1 429 Hill. Award-winning documentary about religous responsibility for the environment. 769-0500 " You Can't Take It With You": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 22 Thu) The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 5 Mon) 27 Tuesday Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 6Tue) Tyke Program: A2 Parks & Ree 1 0-1 1:30 am (see 6 Tue) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 6 Tue) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 1 Thu) Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 6 Tue) Men's Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 13 Tue) Rocky Road Advanced Contra-English Dance 7-9:45 pm (see 13 Tue) Weekly Meeting: Conservative Minyan 7:30 pm (see 13 Tue) Sixth Annual Mozart Birthday Concert: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. With the University Chamber Orchestra. 764-0594 Once Upon An Accordion: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Featuring Daniel Thonon, Chris Parkinson & John Whelan, $1 3.50. 761-1451 "You Can't Take It With You": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 22 Thu) Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 6 Tue) "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 9 pm (see 8 Thu) Acid Jazz Night with Transmission: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1 :30 am (see 13 Tue) 28 Wednesday Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 7 Wed) Buhrrr Blasts: A2 Parks S Ree 3:30-5: 1 5 pm (see 7 Wed) Parsha & Pizza: AMI 6-7:15 pm (see 7 Wed) Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 7 Wed) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 7 Wed) Master of Arts Interview - American String Quartet: University Musical Society 7 pm.RackhamAmphitheater. Multimedia conversation about Beethoven, contemporary music, and ASQ's work. 764-2538 Adult Support Group: Alliance for the MentallylllofWashtenawCounty7:309 pm , St.ClareTemple Beth Emeth Building, 2309 Packard. Support group for relatives with family members with mental illness. 994-6611 Rosh Hodesh Service: Jewish Women's ForumHillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Creative, feminist service. 769-0500 Shamanic Journeys: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed) Wednesday Night Singing Group: A2 Council for Traditional Music & Dance cali for time and place. Informal participative singing. 665-7704 Reform Chavurah: Hillel 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed) James Cotton Quartet: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Led by the legendary harmonica player himself, $1 5. 761 -1 451 "You Can't Take It With You": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 22 Thu) East Quad Group: LGBTA 9 pm (see 7 Wed) Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Thu) 29 Thursday Support Group lor Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Parents: Common Language Bookstore 1 1 :45am-1 :1 5 pm (see 8Thu) American String Quartet: U-M Hospitai's Gifts of Art 1 2:1 0 pm, Univ. Hosp. Lobby, Floor 1. Program of Beethoven and contemporary composers. 936-ARTS Shulcan Ivrit: Hillel 5:30 pm (see 8 Thu) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 1 Thu) American String Quartet Open Rehearsal: University Musical Society 7 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. Program: Beethoven and other contemporaries. 746-2538 "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 1 Thu) "Sexuality & Spirituality": LGBTA 7-8 pm (see 1 Thu) inhlanzi Ishelwe Amanzi": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Walk & Squawk Performance Project presents the U.S. premiere of "As Fish Out of Water," a multi-lingual tapestry of diverse South Africancharacters, images, observations and personal stories exploring questions of culture, identity, race and tradition, $15$12 students (Thu is pay what you can night). 663-0681 "You Can't Take It With You": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 22 Thu) Live Jazz: Thursdays in Leonardo's 8-1 0 pm (see 15 Thu) Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Thu) 30 Friday Delivering Shabbat Meals: Volunteers in ActionHillel (see 9 Fri) Gradúate Students Mishneh Toral) Chug: Hillel 8:30 am (see 9 Fri) Brown Bag Lunch with George Tsontakis: University Musical Society noon, Mich. League, Vandenberg Room. 746-2538 Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 2 Fr) "Compliments and Caricatures, or Beethoven Pays His Respects": University Musical Society 6:30 pm, Rackham Assembly Hall, 4th Floor. Steven Whiting, U-M Professor of Musicology, prepares forthe evening's American String Quartet performance. 7462538 SongCause:FifthAve.Cafe7pm,301 E. Liberty. Poetry & songs about social concerns. Tonight's theme: homelessness. 662-1136 Community High Jazz Showcase: Fifih Ave.Cafe8-10pm,301 E. Liberty.Three jazz bands from Community High School. 662-1136 Sweena: Cafe Anzu 8-10 pm, 1733 Plymouth Rd. Jazz with Joel Robbins and Shumlt Das Gupta on sitar, guitar and violin. 769-1212 Beethoven the Contemporary - American String Quartet: University Musical Society8pm, Rackham Aud. An evening of Beethoven juxtaposed with contemporary American works. Meet the artists for a post-performance dialogue, $16$30. 764-2538 "Inhlanzi Ishelwe Amanzi": Performance Network 8 pm (see 29 Thu) "You Can't Take It With You": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 22 Thu) Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 2 Fri) Danny Cox: Cafe Zola 9-1 1 pm, 1 12 W. Washington. Singer & guitarist. 7692020 David Mosher: Espresso Royale Carie 9-11 pm, 214 S. Main. A2 singer songwriter. 668-1838 Jennifer Jean Smith: Cafe Félix 9-11 pm, 304 S. Main. Live folk music. 6628650 Cary KocherPaul Keiler Quartet: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm & 12:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. Live jazz, $5. 662-8310 31 Saturday FrontrunnersWalkers 9 am (see 1 Thu) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 10 am-2 pm (see 3 Sat) Chínese New Year Celebration: Main Street Área Association 1 -3 pm, meet outside Champion House Restaurant, 1 20 E. Liberty Celébrate this holiday with the "Lion's Dance" through Main St. Learn about Chinese calligraphy and the ancient art of paper cutting at Collected Works (327 S. Main) and Generations (337 S. Main). 668-7112 Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm (see 3 Sat) Interfaith Worship Service: Gu i ld House 5:30-6:30 pm (see 3 Sat) 21st Annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival: The ArkOffice of Major Events 6 pm , Hill Auditorium. A fundraiser for The Ark featuring PaulaCole, Doc Watson & David Grisman,GuyClark,CherylWheeler,Great Big Sea, Chris Smither, The Nields, Dee Carstensen, Willy Porter and Karen Pernick, $25$55$110. 761-1451 Jennifer Jean Smith: Fifth Ave. Cafe 8-1 0 pm, 301 E. Liberty. Folk. 662-1 1 36 "Beethoven the Contemporary" - Úrsula Oppens: University Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud. Beethoven's complete piano sonatas interspersed with contemporary American compositions. Meet the artist for a post-performance dialogue, $16-$30. 746-2538 "You Can't Take It With You": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 22 Thu) "Inhlanzi Ishelwe Amanzi": Performance Network 8 pm (see 29 Thu) Wild Birds: Sweetwaters Cafe 9-1 1 pm, 123 W. Washington. With Katherine Weider, David Goldfinger & Glenn Bering. 769-2331 Cary KocherPaul Keiler Quartet: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 1 1 pm & 1 2:30 am (see 30 Fri)