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1998

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UTERARY EVENTS VISUAL ARTS Book & Poetry Readings, Art Exhibitlons, Workshops, Publication Porties, Writers Artist Opportunitíes, etc., Groups, etc, are Usted In are listad In tí the UTERARY EVENTS ARTS AGENDA Calendar Calendar (page tO). (pagetS). PEACE & JUSTICE Meetings, protests and rallies, fílm showings, lectures, benefits, etc., related specifically to politics or grassroots actions are now Usted in the PEACE 4 JUSTICE Calendar (page 13). Topublicize April Calendarevents.send information by March 15 to AGENDA, 220 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. Unlessotherwisenoted.alleventslisted in the CALENDAR are tree and open to the public. All locations are in Ann Arbor unless otherwise noted. 1 Sunday Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team cali for time & place. Coached work-out; all swimming abilities welcome. Kelly 248-543-9716 Children's Storytelling Concerts: The Art 1 & 3 pm, 31 6 S. Main. Final day of weekend festival, each show will feature three performers, $6. 761-1451 "Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 2 pm, Garage Theatre, 137 Park Street, Chelsea. Wendy Hammond's play tells the story of an uneducated young mother who seeks a better life for herself and her two children, $20-$25. 734-475-7902 "Inverted Pyramid": Performance Networt 2 & 7 pm, 408 W. Washington. Comedy by Larry Dean Harris about the friendship of Gary, an ambitious gay art director and Diana, an executive in a high-powered advertising agency, $1 5$1 2 students & seniors. Sign-language interprater at the 2 pm show. 663-0681 "The Tartetas" : Croswell Opera House 3 pm, Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St, Adrián. This fictional female singing group will lead you on a musical joumey through the fabulous '50s,$14-$16.517-264-SH0W Cavani String Quartet: Kerrytown Concert House 4 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. With U-M pianist Anton Nel, $10-$25. 769-2999 Finals Concert: Sphinx Competition 4 pm, Hill Auditorium. The finalists in this competition for young black and Latino string players and pianists will perform with the A2 Symphony. 7637014 Meeting: Zen Meditation Group LGBTA 4-6 pm, e-mail for location. areelian@juno.com. Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 6 pm, 1 st Congreg. Church, 21 8 N. Adams, Ypsi. 485-3922 Swing-a-Billy: Blind Pig 7:30 pm, 208 S. First. Swing and Rock-a-Billy with DJ Del, $5. 996-8555 Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbians, Gay Men 5 Bisexuals' AA7:30pm, istCongreg. Church, downstairs (back entrance), 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 721-2081 A2 Bluestage: Arbor Brewing Company 8 pm-midnight, 1 16 E. Washington. 213-1393 Michael Cooney: The Ark8 pm, 316 S. Main. Singerand storyteller (rom Maine, $12.50.761-1451 Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. Listenperform. 662-8310 2 Monday HIV & Recoveiy: HIVAIOS Resource Center (HARC) cali for time & place. Every Mon. For HlV-positive men & women who are in recovery trom chemical dependence. 800-578-2300 Job Hunters Networking Group: Soundings-A Center For Women 101 1 :30am, 4090 Packard. Ongoingdropin program. Meet with other job seekers, $5. 973-7723 Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House 6:30-8 pm, 1705 Washtenaw Ave. Meets every Mon. 662-2265 Women's History Month Opening Reception: A2 District Library 7-8 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Opening of the exhibit, "How the Suffragists Changed Michigan" with poetry readings. 327-4525 Meeting: Unscouts 7 pm, Zingerman's Next Door (upstairs). Bisexual women's support and social group for ages 21 and over. 913-8660 Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus 7:30 pm, A2 Civic Theater, 2275 Platt Rd. A Lesbian Gay Bi and Trans chorus open to all. Every Mon. outloud@umich.edu. 973-6084 Lesbian Social Group: LGBTA 7:30 pm, Aut Bar, 31 5 Braun Ct. For professional lesbian singles and friends; meet overcoffee orcocktails, every 1 st Monday. 747-7322 Gino Quilico Recital: St. James Episcopal Church 8 pm, 355 W. Maple, Birmingham. An evening of music with the international opera star, $30. 248644-0820 The Bird of Paradise Orchestra: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. Big band jazz. $3. 662-8310 3 Tuesday Living With HIV: HIVAIDS Resource Center (HARC) cali for time & place. Every Tue. & Wed. Support group for men & women. 572-9355 Swimmers: A2QUA cali for time (see 1 Sun) Downtown Sounds-Women's History Month: A2 District Library 12:10-1 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Local singer Tiana Márquez performs a tribute to Marión Anderson. 327-4525 Free HIVAIDS Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Center (HARC) 6-9 pm, HARC offices, 3075 Clark Rd., Ste. 203. Walkn, confidential testing. 572-9355 FrontrunnersWalkers 6:1 5 pm (walkers) & 6:35 pm (runners), Fuller Pool parking lot Tue & Thu. Runners and walkers, various paces and distances. Cali to confirm locations. Don 4344494 Lesbian Survivor Support Group: SAFE House 6:30-8 pm, 41 OOCIark Rd. Weekly meeting for lesbian survivors of lesbian battering. 973-0242 x201 String Figure Fun: A2 District Library 6:30-7:30 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. For 8 years and up. Register 327-8301 Men's Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm, 31 1 0 Mich. Union. Every Tue. Open to a!l men. 763-4186 Frog Survey Volunteer Information Session: A2 Parks and Recreation 7-9 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Information session and sign-up for volunteers for an upcoming frog survey. 996-3266 Lecture: Whole Foods Market 7-8:30 pm.Tappan Middle School, room 106, E. Stadium. "Energy and Healing" by Cindy Klement. Register 971-3366 Meeting: Cleptomaniacs & Shoplifters Anonymous (CASA) 7-8:30 pm, First Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron. Weekly support group. 913-6990 Herbal Wisdom Series: People's Food Co-op 7:30-9:30 pm, Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. 4th Ave. "Herbology and Cáncer- Combining the Best of Conventional & Traditional Wisdom," with holistic health practitioner Linda Diane Feldt. Sign up at Co-op or register 769-0095 Fellowship of Isis: Mágica! Education Council of A2 7:30 pm, ICC Ed Ctr, 1 522 Mili. New group for the study and celebration of ancient Egyptian religión. 665-3522 Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Michigan Radio 8 pm. OSO radio concert every Tue, hosted by Dick Cavett. WUOM 91.7 FM Ann Arbor. 764-9210 Meeting: Sappho Gamma Phi 9 pm, 2nd Cooley Lounge, East Quad. Dyke discussion group, every Tue. 763-41 86 Acid Jazz: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Atlanta's 'The Gold Sparkle Band," $5. 930-1723 4 Wednesday Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 3 Tue) Introduction to Genealogy Resources: A2 District Library 8:30 am. West Branch, 2503 Jackson. Register 9941674 Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm. Closets-R-4 Clothes (6 pm) & Radio Q (6:30 pm). Newsand moreforthe LesBJ6ayTrans communities. 76335SKf- Free HIVAIOS Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Center (HARC) 6-9 pm, Community Family Health Center, 1230 N. Maple Rd. Walk-in, confidential testing. 998-6117 SupportGroupforLGBTParents:Common Language Bookstore 6:30-7:30 pm, 215 S. 4th Ave. Supportdiscussion groupforgay parents, every Wed. 663-0036 Open Class in Wicca: Magical Education Council of A2 7 pm, cali for location. Beginning instruction. Kami 7611137 Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council of A2 7:30 pm, ICC Ed Ctr,1 522 Hill. Trance-like visits to other worlds to the accompaniment of the shaman's drum. 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 Quad Group: LGBTA 9 pm, 2nd Cooley Lounge, E. Quad. Weekly social group for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. 763-4186 Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9pm-1 am, 207 S.Ashley. With Brooks (bass), Riek Roe (piano) and Pete Siers (drums), $3.662-8310 Solar: Blind Pig 9:30 pm, 208 S. First. Techno and House with area DJs, every Wednesday, $5. 996-8555 5 Thursday Tyke Program- "Cou ld You Be a Frog?" : A2 Parks and Recreation 1 01 1 :30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1 831 Traver Rd. First in a series of four sessions for ages 4-5, $30$36. Register 662-7802 U-M School of Music Young Performers Series: U-M Gifts of Art 12:10 pm, U-M Hospital Lobby, Floor 1 . With Leon Harshenin on piano. 936-ARTS FrontrunnersWalkers 6: 1 5 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue) "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 78 pm. Radio show with the one-andonly arwulf arwulf. 763-3500 "Sexuality & Spirituality- Exploring the Connections": LGBTA 7-8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Discussion group. 662-5189 Women's Basketball: LGBTA 7 pm, CCRB. All skill levéis welcome, every Thu. women's.b-ball@u-mich.edu "Open" Open Mie: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1 920 Packard. With hosts Lili Foxand Shell. Perform or listen. 662-8283 Celtic Fiddle Festival: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. With Kevin Burke, Johnny Cunningham and Christian LeMaitre, $17.50.761-1451 ' BigRiver - The Ad ventures of Huckleberry Finn": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm, Civic Playhouse, 2275 Platt Rd. Broadway musical rendition of Mark Twain's novel, $16-$18.971-AACT "The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. The Shadow Theatre Company presents a comedy in which three actors attempt to perform all 37 of Shakespeare's plays in one sitting, $12$9 students and seniors, Thu is paytwhat-you-can-day. 663-0681 "Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun) Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 4 Wed) P.W. Long's Reelfoot: Prism 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. $6. 99-MUSIC 6 Friday Swimmers: A2 QUA cali fortime (see 1 Sun) 1 6th Annual Career Conference: U-M Women of Color Task Forcé 7 am-5 pm, Modern Language Bldg. Professional and personal development sessions, $15-$35, cali for registration. 763-1317 Beginners Guide to the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 8:30 am, West Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. Register 994-1674 Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Dixieland to swing, $2. 662-8310 Beginner's Guide to the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 7 pm, Northeast Branch, 2713 Plymouth Rd. Register 996-3180 Women of Color Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm, LGBTA Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd Floor. For lesbian, bisexual, and questioning women of color. Every Fri. 763-4186 Eddie Adcock & RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 31 6 S. Main. Country bluegrass, $11.761-1451 Multi-Performance Kaleidoscope: Fourth Avenue Gallery 8-11 pm, 210 S. Fourth Ave. Folk-rock, blues and spoken-word showcase. 327-2041 "Anne of the Thousand Days": EMU Theatre 8 pm, QuirkTheatre, EMU. The marriage of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII brought to life in a drama of lust, betrayal and murder, $12. 487-1221 "Big River": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 5 Thu) "The CompleatWorksof Wllm Shkspr (abridged)": Performance Network 8 pm (see 5 Thu) "Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun) Kurt Elling: Prism 9 & 1 1 pm, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. With The Laurence Hobgood Trio, $ 15. 99-MUSIC Wild Birds: Espresso Royale Caffe 911 pm, 214 S. Main. Love ballads and upbeat weirdness with Kathy Weider, David Goldfinger and Glenn Bering. 668-1838 Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 1 0:30 pm, People DSncing Studio, 1 1 1 Third St. Eclectic, recorded dance music (bring your own tapes). Smokeand alcohol-free, children welcome, wheelchair accessible, $3. 459-8136 7 Saturday Free HIVAIDS Testing: HIVAIDS Resource Center (HARC) 10 am-2 pm, HARC offices, 3075Clark Rd„ Ste. 203, Ypsi. Second location: St. Peter A.M.E. Church, 948 Watling Blvd., Ypsi. Walkin, confidential testing. 572-9355 Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm, Walk & Squawk Studio, 122 E. Mosfey. Teens interested in exploring issues of sexual orientation and gender dentity; no artistic experience necessary. Every Sat., allies welcome. 763-4186 "The Compleat Works o Wllm Shkspr (abridged)": Performance Network 2 & 8 pm (see 5 Thu) "Big River": A2 Civic Theatre 2 & 8 pm (see 5 Thu) "Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 3 & 8 pm (see 1 Sun) Mary Jane Lamond: The Ark 8 pm, 31 6 S. Main. Pop and funk with traditional Celticmusic, $12.50. 761-1451 Michael Wagner & Joe Reilly: Fourth Avenue Gallery 8 pm, 210 S. Fourth Ave. Mississippi Delta blues and bluesfolk, $5. 327-2041 "Anne of the Thousand Days": EMU Theatre 8 pm (see 6 Fri) Coupe de Grass: Sweetwaters Cafe 911 pm, 123 W. Washington. Traditional bluegrass. 769-2331 Kurt Elling: Prism 9 & 1 1 pm (see 6 Fri) Agents of Good Roots: Prism 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. $8. 99-MUSIC 8 Sunday Swimmers: A2QU A cali for time (see 1 Sun) Kids Concerts: Oz's Music 1 pm, 1920 Packard Rd. Open stage tor the young ones. Perform or listen. 662-8283 Live Music: Borders Books 1 pm, 61 2 E. Liberty. Mike Gould plays traditional Japanese flute. 668-7652 Chiidren's Concert: The Ark 1 pm, 31 6 S. Main. With Heather Bishop, $5. 761 - 1451 "The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)": Performance Network 2 & 7 pm (see 5 Thu) "Big River": A2 Civic Theatre 2 pm (see 5 Thu) "Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 2 pm (see 1 Sun) "Anne of the Thousand Days": EMU Theatre 2:30 pm, $10 (see 6 Fri) "Silent Stars Could Talk": A2 Silent Film Society 3 pm, Clarion Hotel, 2900 Jackson Rd. Showing "The Freshman" (1 925) and 'The Sin of Harold Diddlebock" (1947), $4. 677-1359 Galliard Brass Ensemble: Kerrytown Concert House 4 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $5-$12. 769-2999 Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Sun) Swing-a-Billy: Blind Pig 7.30 pm (see 1 Sun) Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun) Heather Bishop: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Canadian singer-songwriter, $12.50.761-1451 A2 Bluestage: Arbor Brewing Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun) Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 1 Sun) 9 Mond ay HIV & Recovery: HARC cali for time (see 2 Mon) Job Hunters Networking: Soundings 10-11:30am(see2Mon) Guest Masterclass: U-M School of Music 10:30 am, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. With Jeremy Van Hoy. 764-0594 Beginner's Guide to the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 1 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave., $5. Register 327-4550 Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5:15 pm, LGBTA Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd Floor. Evety Mon. Open to all women. 763-4186 Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House 6:30 pm (see 2 Mon) Live Jazz: Mondays in Leonardo's 7-9 pm, PierpontCommons (lowerlevel), N. Campus. With Randy Napoleon & Friends. 764-7544. "Collaboration - Consumere, Families, Mental Health Providers": Alliance for the Mentally III of Washtenaw County 7:30-9:30 pm, St. ClareTemple Beth Emeth Bldg., 2309 Packa'rd. Q & A with panel discussion. 994-661 1 Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus 7:30 pm (see 2 Mon) Gender Explorers: LGBTA 8 pm, Room 3110, Mich. Union. New socialsupport group for transgenderists, transsexuals, cross-dressers, Third Genders, and intersexuals. 763-4186 Jeremy Van Hoy Recital: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Euphonium and bass trombone recital, $5-$10. 769-2999 Weekly Meeting: Conservative Minyan 8 pm, Hillel, 1 429 Hill. Help plan activities for the minyan. 769-0500 "Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun) The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 2 Mon) 10 Tuesday Swimmers: A2QUA cali for time (see 1 Sun) Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 3Tue) Domestic Violence Project: SAFE House noon-2 pm, SAFE House, 4100 Clark Rd.Seminar in an ongoing series on domestic violence. 973-0242 Making Recycled Bird Feeders Workshop: A2 Materials Recovery Facility 1-4 pm, MRF Education Center, 4120 Platt Rd. "One person's trash is another bird's treasure." 994-2807 Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 3 Tue) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue) Lesbian Survivor Support Group: SAFE House 6:30 pm (see 3 Tue) Origami Demonstration: A2 District Library 7-8 pm, Main Library, 343 S. Fitth Ave. With Don Shall, A2's "Origami Guy." Register 327-8301 Beginner's Guide to the Web: A2 District Library 7 pm (see 9 Mon) Men's Support Group: LGBTA7 pm (see 3 Tue) Meeting: CASA 7-8:30 pm (see 3 Tue) Fellowship of Isis: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 3 Tue) Jean-Yves Thibaudet: University Musical Society 8 pm, U-M Museum of Art. French Impressionist piano works, $25. 764-2538 James Cotton Quartet The Ark 8 pm, 31 6 3. Main. Timeless blues, $1 7.50. 761 -1 451 Kevin Bylsma and Friends: Kenytown Concert House 8 pm, 41 5 N. Fourth Ave. Pianist Kevin Bylsma and tive singers present songs by Wolf, Ibert, Schubert and Britten, $7 $5 students. 769-2999 Detroit Symphony Orchestra: WUOM 91 .7 FM 8 pm (see 3 Tue) "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 9 pm. Public access live call-in TV show. 975-9975 Acid Jazz: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Live acid jazz with Poignant Plecostomus, $5. 930-1723 Meeting: Sappho Gamma Phi 9 pm (see 3 Tue) 11 Wednesday Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 3 Tue) Moving Beyond the Basics: A2 District Library 8:30 am, West Branch, 2503 Jackson. Web class 3. Register 994-1674 Ecological Burn Crew Train ing : A2 Parks and Recreation noon-5 pm, Cobblestone Farm Barn, 2781 Packard. Burn crew members must first particípate in this training. Register (by March 6) 996-3266 Live Music: Borders Books 12:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Celtic music and dance with Leahy. 668-7652 MFA Showing: U-M School of Music 2:30 pm, Pease Studio Theatre, 1310 N. Univ. Dance performance. 764-0594 Parsha & Pizza: Reform Chavurah 67:15 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Torah study & pizza. 769-0500 Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 4 Wed) Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM6-7 pm (see 4 Wed) Support Group lor LGBT Parents: Common Language Bookstore 6:30 pm (see 4 Wed) Beginners Guide to the Web: A2 District Library 7 pm, Loving Branch, 3042 Creek Drive. Register 994-2353 "Childhood Vaccinations- Issues to Consider": People's Food Co-op 7-8:30 pm, 216 N. 4th Ave. Presentation by Patty Brennan, midwife and health educator. Sign up at Co-op or register 7690095 Benefit Concert: Jazz Dance Theatre 7pm,PowerCenter.Thirdannual benefit for the American Heart Association, $1 2. 995-4242 Empatheater- Women's History Month: A2 District Library 7-9 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Local theater group improvises scènes suggested by the audience, centered on women's issues. 327-4525 Rap Session: Jewish Women's Forum 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Monthly discussion group. 769-0500 Reform Chavurah Weekly Meeting: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Help plan services and special events. 769-0500 Altan: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm, 316 S. Main. Celtic music, $15. 761-1451 Shamanic Journeys: Magical Ed. CouncilofA2 7:30pm(see4Wed) Harpsichord Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Moore Hall, N. Campus. 764-0594 "Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun) Purim Party: Grads & Professionals Hillel 9 pm, 1429 Hill. The Jewish Law Students Union invites the entire gradúate and young professional community to celébrate Purim. 769-0500 Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 4 Wed) East Quad Group: LGBTA 9 pm (see 4 Wed) Solar: Blind Pig 9:30 pm (see 4 Wed) 12 Thursday Grads & Professionals Mishneh Torah: Hillel 9-10:30 am, 1429 Hill. Study of Rambam's code of Jewish law. 769-0500 Tyke "Could You Be a Frog? " : A2 Parks and Recreation 10-11:30 pm (see 5 Thu) Show Tunes: U-M Gifts of Art 1 2:1 Opm, U-M Hospital Lobby, Floor 1 . Jeff Willets sings show tunes and old favorites. 936ARTS Dinner for the Homeless: Volunteers in ActionHillel 3-5 pm (cook food), 5-7 pm (serve food), First United Methodist Church (acrossf rom Frieze). Walk-in help needed. 769-0500 Shulchan Ivrit: American Movement for Israel 5:30 pm, Cava Java (E.U. at S.U.), downstairs. A fun way to practice Hebrew. 769-0500 FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue) Public Meeting: A2 Parks and Recreation 6:30-8:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Meeting concerning the controlled ecological burn program in Ann Arbor Parks. 996-3266 Women's Basketball: LGBTA 7 pm (see 5 Thu) 'Sexuality & Spirituality - Exploringthe Connections": LGBTA7 pm (see 5 Thu) "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 5 Thu) Songwriters Open Mie: Oz's Music 7:309:30 pm, 1920 Packard. With host Jim Novak. Perform or listen. 662-8283 "Daughter of the Regiment": University Musical Society 8 pm, Power Center. Donizetti's well-loved comic opera performed by the New York City Opera National Company, $22-$44. 764-2538 Penelope Crawford: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 41 5 N. Fourth Ave. A recital of romantic piano music in a program of Schubert, Mendelssohn, Schumann and Gonschalk, $10-$25. 769-2999 Jill Sobule: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Singer-songwriter performs from her latest album, $11.761-1451 Live Jazz: Thursdays in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, Pierpont Commons (lower level), N. Campus. Featured jazz combos of U-M students. 764-7544. "Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun) "Big River": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 5 Thu) "The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)": Performance Network 8 pm (see 5 Thu) "Anne of the Thousand Days": EMU Theatre 8 pm, $7 (see 6 Fri) Purim 1 998: Hillel 8:30 pm, 1 429 Mili. Food, fun, friends and festivities; come in costume for the megillah reading, Purim spiels and plenty of hamantashen. 769-0500 Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 4 Wed) "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 10 pm. (see 10Tue) 13 Friday Swimmers: A2QUA cali fortime (see 1 Sun) Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 6 Fri) Moving Beyond the Basics: A2 District Library 7 pm, Northeast Branch, 271 3 Plymouth Road. Web class 3. Register 996-3180 Women of Color Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 6 Fri) Empatheater: Kerrytown Concert House7:30pm,415N.4thAve. Improvisation troupe trained in Drama Therapy and Psychodrama. Performances are designed from situationswrittenby audience members, $7-$1 2. 769-2999 Discussion Group: 0L0 (Older Lesbians Organizing) 7:30 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. Topics will be love, lust and passion. 663-0036 Concert Band: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Auditorium. 764-0594 Torn Paxton: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. With special guest Joel Mabus, $12.50.761-1451 Multi-Performance Kaleidoscope: Fourth Avenue Gallery 8-11 pm, 210 S. Fourth Ave. With MarKain, Geoffrey Esty, MichaelWagner, MrrrandaTarrow & Fathead, Shell, Julie Nager and others. 327-2041 Jonny Lang: Prism 8 pm, Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Huron, Pontiac. With guest G.B.Leighton, $17.50. 99-MUSIC 'Daughter of the Regiment": Univ. Musical Society 8 pm (see 12 Thu) "Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun) "Big River": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 5 Thu) "The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)": Performance Network 8 pm (see 5 Thu) "Anne of the Thousand Days": EMU Theatre 8 pm (see 6 Fri) Beenie Man: Prism 9 pm, Majestic, 4 1 40 Woodward, Detroit. Reggae, $20. 99-MUSIC Firebird Balalaika Ensemble: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-1 1 pm, 214 S. Main. Russian and Eastem European music performed on traditional instruments. 668-1838 14 Saturday Making Recycled Bird Feeders Workshop: A2 Materials Recovery Facility 10am-noon(see10Tue) Free HIVAIOS Testing: HARC 1 0 am2 pm (see 7 Sat) Beginner's Guide to the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 1 1 am (see 9 Mon) Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm (see 7 Sat) "The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)": Performance Network 2&8pm(see5Thu) "Big River": A2 Civic Theatre 2 pm (see 5 Thu) "Daughter of the Regiment": University Musical Society 2 pm, 75-minute familyshow(see12Thu) "Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 3 pm (see 1 Sun) Sit-ln With Sam: A2 Symphony Orchestra 6:30 pm, Michigan Theater. Discussion about the fusión of jazz and classical music with Maestro Wong and Community High's Michael Grace; f or Middle and High school students, $5-$1 0 (incl. 7:30 pm concert). 994-4801 Pre-Concert Lecture: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra 6:30 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 Liberty. Prof. of Piano Louis Nagel talks about and demonstrates Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F, free to concert-ticket holders (see "And All That Jazz" at 7:30 pm). 9944801 "The Lady Vanishes": Cinema Guild 7 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud. 994-0027 Willy Porter: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm, 31 6 S. Main. A2 Folk Festival performer returns, $11.761-1451 Guest Master Class: U-M School of Music 7:30 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. With bass-baritone William Warfield. 764-0594 "And All That Jazz": Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra 7:30 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 Liberty. With pianist Flavio Varani in Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F. Also featured are Milhaud's "La Creation du Monde," Copland's "Music for Theater" and Stravinsky's "Rag Time," $16-$29. 994-4801 The Neville Brothers and Take 6: A2 Summer Festival 8 pm, Hill Aud. Annual Winter Warm-Up Benefit, $15$150.764-2538 Pachora & Bishop, Cleaver & Flood: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. "Jazz at the Edge" series, featuring Pachora's combination of jazz and Eastern Eu ropean folk styles, $10-$1 5. 769-2999 Vint & Mathilda: Fourth Avenue Gallery 8 pm, 210 S. Fourth Ave. Folk music with gypsy, Spanish & 7O's folk influence; also featured are singersongwriter Julie Nagerand keyboardist Michael Shelata, $5. 327-2041 Pop and A Capella Night: Mich. Union Arts & Programs 8 pm, U-Club, Mich. Union. Final concert in the Coffeehouse Series with Filipino-American quartet "Natural Vibe," pop duo Angela Milarch and Matt Schmitt, "The Harmonettes" and Maria Mikheyenko, $7$5 students & seniors. 763-3202 "Daughterof the Regiment": University Musical Society 8 pm (see 1 2 Thu) "Big River": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 5 Thu) "Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun) "Arme ol the Thousand Days": EMU Theatre 8 pm (see 6 Fri) "Off the Wall- The Life and Works of Charlotte Perkins Gilman": Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 8:30 pm, Kuenzel Room, Michigan Union. Aonewoman show by actorplaywright Ann Timmons, recreating a night in the life of 19th-century writer and social reformer Charlotte Gilman. 764-7544 "The Maltese Falcon": Cinema Guild 8:40 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud. 994-0027 "Salero": Sweetwaters Cale 9-1 1 pm, 123 W. Washington. Flamenco guitar and percussion with John Carlson and Glenn Bering. 769-2331 U-M Women's Formal: LGBTA 1 0 pm-2 am, Anderson Room, Mich. Union. Dance for lesbian and bisexual women and their female allies, $7 advance tickets. mtrounfe@umich.edu. 763-4186 "Breathless": Cinema Guildi 0:20 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud. 994-0027 15 Sunday Monthly Meeting: A. Lorde Collective cali for time, Affirmations Community Center, 195 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale. Serving the needsand interests of Black lesbians in the metro Detroit área; every3rd Sun. 313-862-3396 Swimmers: A2QUA cali for time (see 1 Sun) Live Music: Borders Books 1 pm, 61 2 E. Liberty. Reggae with Ya Tafari. 6687652 Gemini: The Ark 1 pm, 316 S. Main. Twin-brother children's singersongwriters, $6. 761-1451 "TheCompleat Works ofWIImShkspr (abridged)": Performance Network 2 & 7 pm (see 5 Thu) "Big River- The Adventures ol Huckleberry Finn": A2 Civic Theatre 2 pm (see 5 Thu) Alternative Events: Borders Books 3 pm, 612 E. Liberty. "Effective Pet Massage for Dogs" presented by certified pet massage therapist Jonathan Rudinger; dogs welcome to attend. 6687652 Meeting: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and GaysPFLAG Ann Arbor 2-5 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw. 741-0659 "Off the Wall": Pierpont Commons Arts & Programs 2 pm (see 14 Sat) Meditation Class: Sri Chinmoy Centre 3-5 pm, 61 7 E. University. Introductory program covering basic relaxation and meditation techniques, taught by Kapila Castoldi. Register 994-71 14 Michigan Chamber Players: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Rackham Aud.. Performance of Moza rts Clarinet Quintet, Fau re's Piano Quartet and a Piano Trio by composer Bright Sheng. 764-0594 Meeting: Zen Meditation GroupLGBTA4-6pm(see1 Sun) Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Sun) Ben Harper & The Innocent Crimináis: Prism 6:30 pm, State Theater, Detroit, $ 20. 99-MUSIC Vint & Mathilda: Gratzi's Coffee House 7-1 0 pm, 222 S. State. songwriter Vint Blackburn and violinist Mathilda Nance perform folk music with gypsy, Spanish and '70s folk influences. 741-4445 Les Barker: The Ark 7:30 pm, 316 S. Main. English comic poet-performer, $12.50. 761-1451 Israeli Dancing: Hillel 7:30-10 pm, 1429 Hill. Instruction & dancing, $2.50. 769-0500 Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men 6 Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun) Swing-a-Billy: Blind Pig 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun) A2 Bluestage: Arbor Brewing Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun) Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Sun) 16 Monday HIV & Recovery: HARC cali for time (see 2 Mon) Introduction to Computers: A2 District Library 1 0am, 343 S. Fifth Ave. "Hands on" class, $5. Register 327-4550 Job Munters Networking: Soundings 10-11:30am(see2Mon) Moving Beyond the Basics: A2 District Library 2 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Web class 3: Bookmarks, saving to disk and Websites, $5. Register 327-4550 Women'sSupportGroup:LGBTA5:15 pm (see 9 Mon) Meet Your Local Witch Night: Magical Êducation Council of A2 6-8 pm, Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. 4th Ave. Monthly gathering from all Wiccan traditions. Kami 761-1137 Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House 6:30 pm (see 2 Mon) Michigan Youth Ensembles: U-M School of Music 7 pm, Hill Aud.' 764-0594 Meeting: Unscouts 7 pm, Eastern Accents Bakery & Cafe. Bisexualwomen's support and social group for ages 21 and over. 913-8660 "Sewage Sludge, Food Irradiation, and.Organically Grown Food??": People's Food Co-op 7-8 pm, 216 N. 4th Ave. An introduction to the USOA's Proposed National Standards for Organics, followed by letter writing to the USDA. Sign up at Co-op or register 769-0095 Alternative Events: Borders Books 7 pm, 612 E. Liberty. "Countdown to the Oscars," a local celebrity panel discussion of Academy Award Nominees. 668-7652 Live Jazz: Mondays in Leonardos 7-9 pm (see 9 Mon) "Sacred Music Sacred Dance For World Healing": Students For A Free Tibet 7:30 pm, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, División & Catherine St. Performance by Tibetan Buddhist lamas from the Drepung Loseling Mon. astery as part of their international tour, with masked dances, traditional instruments and multiphonic singing, $15$10 students & low-income$5 children. 936-9361 Multicultural Dialogue on the Environment: Jewish Environmental Awareness Project 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Panel discussion on different religious and cultural perspectives on environmental responsibility. 769-0500 Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus 7:30 pm (see 2 Mon) Composers Forum: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N.Campus. New compositions by music students. 764-0594 Coffee Hour: Ahava- Jewish LesBiGay Collective 8 pm, Aut Bar, 31 5 Braun Ct. Evening of coffee and conversation. Bemard 332-6149 Midrash and Munchies: Conservative Minyan 8 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. With Rabbi Rich Kirschen. 769-0500 Interactive Theater: HillelU-M Housing División 8 pm, Alice Lloyd. "TalkTo Us" trcupe presents "Identity Indemnity." 769-0500 Weekly Meeting: Conservative Minyan 8 pm (see 9 Mon) The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 2 Mon) 17 Tuesday Swimmers: A2QUA cali for time (see 1 Sun) Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 3 Tue) Tibetan Monks construct Sand Mándala: Jewel Heart 11 am-6 pm, 208 S. Ashley. Monks from the Drepung Loseling monastery will créate a sand mándala in the Jewel Heart store window; it is traditionally created whenever a need for healing of the environment and living beings arises. 994-3387 Free H I VAl DS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 3 Tue) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue) Lesbian Survivor Support Group: SAFE House 6:30 pm (see 3 Tue) Opening Night: 36th Ann Arbor Film Festival 7 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Reception open to all, with live stage performance by Peter Spariing Dance Co. prior to film program at 8 pm. The Ann Arbor Film Festival features 16 mm independent and experimental film from all over the U.S. and the worid. About 100 films will be screened over 6 days, $6 single ticket, $1 0 for evening and $35 for series ticket thru March 22. 9955356 Kid's World Wide Web Demo: A2 District Library 7-8 pm, 343 S. Fifth. 327-8301 Searching the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 7 pm, Loving Branch, 3042 Creek Drive. Web class 2: engines, metasearch enginesand subject directories. Register9942353 Unwound: Prism 7 pm, Magie Stick, 4140 Woodward, Detroit. $7. 99-MUSIC Emily Berry Dance Company- Women's History Month: A2 District Library 7-8:30 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Local dance troupe portrays the struggles of women through dance. 327-4525 Men's Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 3 Tue) Meeting: CASA 7-8:30 pm (see 3 Tue) Fellowsrtip of Isis: Magical Education CouncilofA2 7:30pm(see3Tue) CathieRyamThe Ark 8pm,316S. Main. Irish singer-songwriter, $13.50. 761-1451 Detroit Symphony Orchestra: WUOM 91.7 FM 8 pm (see 3 Tue) Acid Jazz: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley. With "Transmission," $5. 662-8310 Meeting: Sappho Gamma Phi 9 pm (see 3 Tue) "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 9 pm (see 10 Tue) 18 Wednesday Living With HIV: HARC cali tor time (see 3 Tue) Introduction to the Electronic Card Catalog: A2 District Library 8:30 am, West Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. Register 994-1674 BFA-BDA II Showing: U-M School of Music 2:30 pm, Betty Pease Studio Theatre, 1 31 0 N. University. Dance performance. 764-0594 Free Screening: 36th Ann Arbor Film Festival 3 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 Liberty. First in a series of free screenings by the Awards jurors. Dominic Angerame, Director of Canyon Cinema, presents a program of his experimental films. 995-5356 "The Birdcage": Pierpont Commons 3 & 7 pm, East Room, Pierpont Commons, N. Campus. Remake of the Frenen comedy "La Cage Aux Folies" with Robin Williams, $1 . 764-7544 Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88 .3 FM 6-7 pm (see 4 Wed) Free Hl VAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 4 Wed) Parsha & Pizza: Reform Chavurah 6 pm (see 11 Wed) String Figures & Games Workshop: People's Food Co-op 6:30-8:30 pm, 216 N. 4th Ave. Creative fun with string, for ages 6 and beyond. Register 769-0095 Support Group for LGBT Parents: Common Language Bookstore 6:30 pm (see 4 Wed) Resources to Build Websites: A2 District Library 7 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Overview of resources available for developing a homepage, $5. Register 327-4550 Live Stage Performance Prior to Film Programs: 36th Ann Arbor Film Festival 7 pm, TBA(see17Tue) 36th Ann Arbor Film Festival 7 & 9:30 pm (see 17 Tue) Open Class in Wicca: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7 pm (see 4 Wed) Reform Chavurah: Hillel 7:30 pm (see 1-1 Wed) Shamanic Joumeys: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 4 Wed) Audition: P.T.D. Productions 8 pm, Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Hurón. Roles for 16 males for the second 1 998 season's show of "Bent," by Martin Sherman. 483-7345 Los Muñequitos de Matanzas: University Musical Society 8 pm, Power Center. AfroCuban band of percussionists, singers and dancers, $14-$26. 764-2538 Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm (see 4 Wed) East Quad Group: LGBTA 9 pm (see 4 Wed) Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm1 am (see 4 Wed) Solar Blind Pig 9:30 pm (see 4 Wed) 19 Thursday Grads & Professionals Mishneh Torah: H I lel 9am(see 12Thu) Tyke Program- "Could You Be a Frog?": A2 Parks and Recreation 10-11 :30 pm (see 5Thu) Irish Music: U-M Gifts of Art 1 2:1 0 pm, U-M Hospital Lobby, Floor 1. A2 Irish ensemble. 936-ARTS Free Screening: 36th Ann Arbor Film Festival 3 pm. Jan Krawitz, Prof. of Film at Stanford University, presents a program of her documentary films, (see 18 Wed) Shulchan Ivrit: American Movement for Israel 5:30 pm (see 12 Thu) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue) Healthy Family Series: People's Food Coop 7-8:30 pm, 21 6N. 4th Ave. "Menopause - pre, during and post: natural approaches to discomforts and related health issues," a holistic discussion with Dr. Susie Ziek. Register 769-0095 "Salt Of The Earth"- Women's History Month: A2 District Library 7-9 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Film showing the struggles of a working class woman to keep her family intact when tragedy arises. 327-4525 Live Stage Performance Prior to Film Programs: 36th Ann Arbor Film Festival 7 pm. Arwulf presents a performance piece, "E. A.T." (see 17 Tue) 36th Ann Arbor Film Festival 7, 9:30 & 1 1 pm, late show is free (see 17 Tue) "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 5 Thu) Women's Basketball: LGBTA 7 pm (see 5 Thu) "Sexuality & Spirituality": LGBTA 7 pm (see 5 Thu) Legal Seminar: Common Language Bookstore 7:30 pm, 215 S. Fourth Ave. Local attorneys present a seminar for lesbians and gay men with information about wills, powers of attorney, 2nd-parent adoptions and other legal issues. 663-0036 Blue-Green Open Mie: Oz's Music 7:309:30 pm, 1 920 Packard. Acoustic blues, bluegrass, old time country & folk, with host Sid Rosenburg. Perform or listen. 662-8283 Claudia Schmidt: The Ark 8 pm, 31 6 S. Main. Music and storytelling, $12.50. 761-1451 University Chamber Orchestra: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Rackham Aud. 764-0594 Audition: P.T.D. ProductionS 8 pm (see 18 Wed) Live Jazz: Thursdays in Leonardo's 8-1 0 pm (see 12 Thu) Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm - 1 am (see 4 Wed) 1 9 Wheels: Prism 9:30 pm, Blind Pig. 208 S. First. With Oovetail Joint and Train, $6. 99MUSIC "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 10 pm (see 10 Tue) 20 Friday Swimmers: A2QUA cali for time (see 1 Sun) Shabbat Evening: Grads & Professionals Hillel cali for time, 1429 Hill. 769-0500 Getting Free Publicity: Laurie Krauth, MA, LLP 9 am-noon, Weber's Inn, 3050 Jackson Rd. "Building Your Practice By Using the Media," a hands-on workshop for therapists and related professionals, $25-$50. Register 210-4420 or LaurieKrauth@iname.com Free Screening: 36th Ann Artrer Film Festival 3 pm. Christopher Sullivan, Associate Prof. of Film at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, presents a program of his animation. (see18Wed) Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 6 Fri) "How to Meet a Girl": Common Language Bookstore 7-9 pm, 21 5 S. Fourth Ave. An Out and About workshop for unattached lesbians presented by Rena Seltzer. Registration preferred, but walk-ins welcome. 741-8434 Taxes, Government and the Internet: A2 District Library 7 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Learn howtogettaxhelponline. Register 327-4550 Live Stage Performance Prior to Film Programs: 36th Ann Arbor Film Festival 7 pm. Performance piece.'The Amazing Tuba Chairs: John Phillip Sousa's Missing Months." (see17Tue) 36th Ann Arbor Film Festival 7 & 9:30 pm (see17Tue) Women of Color Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 6 Fri) Kid's World Wide Web Demonstration: A2 District Library 7 pm (see 1 7 Tue) The Nields: The Ark 7:30 pm, 316 S. Main. Folk-rock f rom 1998 Folk Festival performers, $11. 761-1451 "Life In Refusal"- Preview : Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Preview performance of an Ari Roth play about an American filmmaker helping a Russian Jewish emigrant rejoin his family, $1 0. 663-0681 Nancy Heusel in "The Belle of Amhurst ": Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Nancy Heusel will reprise her role as poet Emily Dickinson in the play by William Luce, $10-$1 5. 769-2999 Multi-Performance Kaleidoscope: Fourth Avenue Gallery 8-1 1 pm, 21 0 S. Fourth Ave. With Bob Skon, MarKain & the Metro Showdown, Michael Wagnerand others. 327-2041 Symphony Band: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. Music by Bach, Schullerand Syler. 764-0594 Five Guys Named Moe: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-1 1 pm, 214 S. Main. Acoustic swing. 668-1838 Helium: Prism 10 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First, $7. 99-MUSIC Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm (see 6 Fri) 21 Saturday Great American Meat Out: Vegetarían Information Network & Exchange (VINE) all day, People's Food Co-op, 216 N. 4th Ave. A day to cut meat from one's diet and understand reasons for eating lower in the food chain. 426-8525 3rd Annual Queer Student Leadership Summit: EMU cali for time and place. 487-4149 Instructional Swim: A2 Parles and Recreation cali for time, Mack Pool. All ages, classes meet thru May 16, $30 $36. 994-2898 Kids Connect: A2 District Library 9 am, Northeast Branch, 2713 Plymouth Road. Computer basics for middle schooiers. Register 996-3180 Volunteer Ecological Stewardship Workday:A2Parks4Rec.10am-1 pm.ArgoPark. Help remove brush piles in preparation fora prescribed ecological burn later in the season; learn about native plants. 996-3266 Free Hl VAIDS Testing: HARC 10 am-2 pm (see 7 Sat) 36th Ann Arbor Film Festival 1 pm, 7 & 9:30 pm, first show is free (see 17 Tue) Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm (see 7 Sat) Women In Theater- Women's History Month: A2 District Library 2-3 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Local actressesWendyK. Hillerand Cassie Mann perform scènes and readings. 327-4525 Hom Studio Class: U-M School of Music 5:30 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. 764-0594 Harp Recital: U-M School of Music 5:30 pm, Mclntosh Theatre, N. Campus. 764-0594 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 Animal Legends: A2 Parks and Recreation 7-8:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd.Stories, songs and folklore about animáis and a venture outdoors in search of nocturnal happenings, $4$15families.Register6627802 CD Record ing Concert: Vint & Mathilda 7-10 pm, Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron, Ypsi. With special guest Barbara Berret, $7 $5 advance. 480-2787 Joshua Redman: Prism 7:30 & 9:30 pm, The Ark, 316 S. Main. Jazz, $20. 99-MUSIC Faculty Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. Music of Prokofiev. 764-0594 Batsheva Dance Company ol Israel: University Musical Society 8 pm, Power Center. Contemporary "Israeli" style dance troupe, $1 8-$32. 764-2538 "Life In Refusal" - Preview: Performance Network 8 pm (see 20 Fri) Wild Birds: Sweetwaters Cafe 9-11 pm, 1 23 W. Washington. Love ballads and upbeat weirdness with Kathy Weider, David Goldfinger and Glenn Bering. 769-2331 22 Sunday Swimmers: A2QUA cali for time (see 1 Sun) Live Music: Borders Books 1 pm, 61 2 E. Liberty. Brian Henke plays New Age guitar. 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, $10 families. 973-7267 "Life In Refusal"- Preview: Performance Network 2 & 7 pm (see 20 Fri) "Academy Awards 1927-1973": A2 Sflent Film Society 3 pm, Clarion Hotel, 2900 Jackson Rd. Showing Best Pictures (excerpts), Best Actors & Actresses, Directors, Songs, Short Subjects, Cartoons & Honorary Awards, as well as the 1 973 film "The Bolero," $4. 677-1359 Meditation Class: Sri Chinmoy Centre 3-5 pm (see 15 Sun) Faculty Recital: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Britton Recital Hall. N. Campus. 764-0594 Winners Screenings: 36th Ann Arbor Film Festival 5, 7 & 9 pm (see 1 7 Tue) Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Sun) Israeli Dancing: Hillel 7:30 pm (see 15 Sun) Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun) "The Belle of Amhurst": Kerrytown Concert House 7:30 pm (see 20 Fri) Swing-a-Billy: Blind Pig 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun) Benefit Concert: Students For A Free Tibet 8 pm, Rick's American Cafe, 61 1 Church.Aneveningofveryancientand very modern music with Sonam Dhargey (former Tibetan Monk and Chanting Master), Mazinga, Velvet Jones, #6 and The Prisoners and other very special guests, $6. 936-9361 June Tabor: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Vocalist, $13.50. 761-1451 A2 Bluestage: Arbor Brewing Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun) Detroit Symphony Orchestra: WUOM 91 .7 FM 8 pm (see 3 Tue) Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Sun) 23 Monday HIV S Recovery: HARC cali for time (see 2 Mon) Job Hunters Networking: Soundings 10-11:30am(see2Mon) Beginners Guide to the Web: A2 District Library noon (see 9 Mon) Guest Master Class: U-M School of Music 4:30 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. With flutist LindaChesis. 7640594 Women sSupportGroup:LGBTA5:15 pm (see 9 Mon) Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House 6:30 pm (see 2 Mon) Menopause Discssion: Whole Foods Market 7-8:30 pm, Tappan Middle School, room 106. First meeting of a group that will discuss a different topic associated with menopause each month. Register 971 -3366 Live Jazz: Mondays in Leonardo's 7-9 pm (see 9 Mon) Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus 7:30 pm (see 2 Mon) Gender Explorers: LGBTA 8 pm (see 9 Mon) Weekly Meeting: Conservative Minyan 8 pm (see 9 Mon) University Philharmonia Orchestra: U-M School Of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. With conductor PierCalabria. 764-0594 Interactive Theater: HillelU-M Housing División 9 pm, South Quad (see 16 Mon) The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 2 Mon) 24 Tuesday Swimmers:A2QUAcall for time (see 1 Sun) Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 3 Tue) Searching the Web: A2 District Library 9:30 am, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Web class 2: engines, metasearch engines and subject directories, $5. Register 327-4550 Introduction to the Electronic Card Catalog: A2 District Library 10 am, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Register 327-4550 Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 3 Tue) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:1 5 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue) Lesbian Survivor Support Group:SAFE House 6:30 pm (see 3 Tue) Managing Stress with Yoga: Whole Foods Market 7-8:30 pm, Tappan Middle School, room 106, E. Stadium. Learn simple relaxation methods with local yoga teacher Emma Stefanova. Register 971 -3366 Men's Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 3 Tue) Introduction to Computers: A2 District Library 7 pm (see 16 Mon) Meeting: CASA 7-8:30 pm (see 3 Tue) Fellowship of Isis: Magical Ed.Council ofA2 7:30pm(see3Tue) Robert Jones: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. WDET's own bluesman, Door: TBA. 761-1451 Russian National Orchestra featuring Gil Shaham: University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. Featuring violinist Gil Shaham, $16-$45. 764-2538 Detroit Symphony Orchestra: WUOM 91 .7 FM 8 pm (see 3 Tue) "Get Curious wSatety Girl & Butch Curious": CTVChannel 9 9 pm (see 10 Tue) Acid Jazz: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 10 Tue) Meeting: Sappho Gamma Phi 9 pm (see 3 Tue) 25 Wednesday Living With HIV: HARC cali for time (see 3 Tue) Searching the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 8:30 am, West Branch, 2503 Jackson. Web class 2: engines, metasearch engines and subject directories. Register 994-1674 Introduction to the Electronic Card Catalog: A2 District Library 8:30 am, Northeast Branch, 2713 Plymouth. Register 996-31 80 Parsha & Pisa: Reform Chavurah 6pm(see11Wed) Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM6 pm (see 4 Wed) Free Hl VAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 4 Wed) Support Group (or LGBT Parents: Common Language Bookstore 6:30 pm (see 4 Wed) Sharing Our Experiences - Women's History Month: A2 District Library 7-8:30 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Local women recall their histories; panel discussion. 327-4525 Adult Support Group: Alliance for the Mentally III of Washtenaw County 7:30-9 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 4 Wed) Reform Chavurah: Hillel 7:30 pm (see 1 1 Wed) Peter Case: The Ark 8 pm, 31 6 S. Main. Acoustic alternafolk with special guest Peter Mulvey, $12.50. 761-1451 The Orion Society Forgotten Language Tour Kenytown Concert House 8 pm, 41 5 N. Fourth Ave. The U-M Environmental Semester and a coalition of community groups and activists present three writerswhowillreadselectionsfrom their essays, poetry and fiction. 769-2999 Open Mie Night: Wednesdays in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, Pierpont Commons (lower level), N. Campus. Perform or listen, performers should arrive at 7:45 to ensure a slot. 764-7544 Australian Chamber Orchestra: University Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud. Featuring cellist Steven Isserlis, $22-$36. 764-2538 East Quad Group: LGBTA9 pm (see 4 Wed) Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 4 Wed) Solar: Blind Pig 9:30 pm (see 4 Wed) 26 Thursday Grads & Professionals Mishneh Torah: Hillel 9 am (see 12 Thu) Tyke Program-'Could You Be a Frog?": A2 Parks and Recreation 1011:30pm(see5Thu) "Get Rich": Town Hall Celebrity Lecture Series 10:30 am, Mendelssohn Theater. With Investment Strategist Susan E. Bondy. Luncheon to follow, $1 5lecture, $15luncheon. 663-4451 Memorial of Ñames: Hillel noon, U-M Diag. Annual24-hourreadingof ñames of those who perished during the Holocaust. To volunteer to read ñames, contad Rachel at Hillel. 769-0500 Úrsula Oppens, Pianist: U-M Gifts of Art 12:10 pm, U-M Hospital Lobby, Floor 1 . Program, "Beethoven the Contemporaiy." 936-ARTS Beginners Guide to the Web: A2 District Library 3 pm (see 1 1 Wed) Guest LectureDemonstration: U-M School of Music 3 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. Pianist Úrsula Oppens will discuss Milton Babbitt's piano music from 1945 to the present. 7640594 Shulchan Ivrit: American Movement for Israel 5:30 pm (see 12 Thu) FrontrunnersWalkers 6: 1 5 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue) Coming Out Group: Soundings - A Center for Women 6:30-8:30 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. Fourth Ave. First meeting of a six-week series (thru April 30) for lesbian and bisexual women. Topics include: coming out to yourself, your family, and becoming a part of the community, sliding scale fee. Sign up 973-7723 Meeting: Southeast Michigan NaturistsMichigan Nude Beach Advocates 7-8 pm, Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. Fourth Ave. Monthly meeting. 475-91 98 Childbirth Preparation Class: Party Brennan 7-9:1 5 pm, 1 210 N. Maple. First ofsix-weekseriestaughtbyPattyBrennan, $150couple. Register 663-1 523 "Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 5 Thu) "Sexuality & Spirituality": LGBTA 7 pm (see 5 Thu) Women's Basketball: LGBTA 7 pm (see 5 Thu) Acoustic Jam: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard. With host Michael Northrup. Perform or listen. 662-8283 "Turn of the Screw": U-M School of Music 8 pm, Mendelssohn Theatre. Production of Benjamin Britten's opera. $14-18764-0450 EuphoniumTuba Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Mclntosh Theatre, N. Campus. 764-0594 Creative Arts Orchestra: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Rackham Aud. Jazz ensemble. 764-0594 Victoria Williams & The Original Harmony Ridgecreek Dippers: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Performing classics and songs from her new album $17.50. 761-1451 "Life In Refusal"- Opening Night : Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. PlaybyAri Rothaboutan American filmmaker helping a Russian Jewish emigrant rejoin hisfamily, $15 $12 students & seniors, Thu is paywhat-you-can day. 663-0681 MFA Showing: U-M School of Music 8pm (see 1 1 Wed) Live Jazz: Thursdays in Leonardos 8-10 pm (see 12 Thu) Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 4 Wed) "Get Curious wSafety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 10 pm (see 10Tue) 27 Friday 4th Annual Midwest Conference: Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) cali for time, U-M League. "Visions & Voices: From Affirmation to Action," thru 29 Sun. 484-4614 Swimmers: A2QUAcall fortime (see 1 Sun) Memorial Service: Hillel noon, U-M Diag. Service in memory of those who perished during the Holocaust. This service will conclude the 24-hour vigil on the Diag. 769-0500 "Whaf's For Dinner?": Whole Foods Market 3-7 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. Cooking demonstration, food samples and recipes. 971-3366 "Dance for Mother Earth": 26th Annual Ann Altor Pow Wow 5-1 1 pm, Crisler Arena. Native American dancers and singers, artisans and craftpeople from all over N. America will gather for the weekend's festivities, to celébrate the end of winter and the coming of spring, $8$5 students & seniors$3 child ren, weekend passes(thru 29 Sun) $12$8$5. 64-P0W98 Paul Klinger's E-ZStreet Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 6 Fri) Grand Entry: 26th Annual Ann Arbor Pow Wow 7 pm (see 5 pm above) Women of Color Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 6 Fri) Del McCoury Band: The Ark 8 pm, 31 6 S. Main. Bluegrass, RFD Boys open, $13.50.761-1451 "Next Year in Sodom": Eggplant Faerie Players 8 pm, Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron, Ypsi. Comic surprises arise when a gay couple celebrates Passover with mom, $6-S16. 998-1905 Multi-Performance Kaleidoscope: Fourth Avenue Gallery 8-11 pm, 210 S. Fourth Ave. With Liz Momblanco, MerGin, Sheil, Michael Wagner and others. 327-2041 Úrsula Oppens: University Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud. "Beethoven the Contemporary," also featuring music by William Bolcom, $16-$30. 764-2538 MFA Showing: U-M School of Music 8pm(see11Wed) "Turn of the Screw": U-M School of Music 8 pm (see26Thu) "Life In Refusal": Performance Network 8 pm (see 26 Thu) Coupe de Grass: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-1 1 pm, 21 4 S. Main. Traditional bluegrass. 668-1838 Panchita: Friday in Leonardo's 9-1 1 pm, Pierpont Commons (lower level), N. Campus. Caribbean music. 764-7544 28 Saturday "Dance for Mother Earth": 26th Annual Ann Arbor Pow Wow 10 am-11 pm (see 27 Fri) Free Hl VAIDS Testing: HARC 10 am2 pm (see 7 Sat) Volunteer Ecological Stewardship Workday: A2 Parles & Recreation 1 0 am-1 pm,CedarBendPark(see21 Sat) Beginner's Guide to the Web: A2 District Library 1 1 am (see 9 Mon) Grand Entry: 26th Annual Ann Arbor Pow Wow 1 & 7 pm (see 27 Fri) Creative Expression Group: LGBTA I pm (see 7 Sat) Jaki Byard: Kerrytown Concert House 7 & 9 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Jazz pianist, $10-$25. 769-2999 "The Last Temptation of Christ" : Cinema Guild 7 & 9:45 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud., cali for price. 994-0027 Saturday Night at the Farm: OLO (Older Lesbians Organizing) 7:30 pm, cali for location. Potluck. 428-8824 "Next Year in Sodom": Eggplant Faerie Players 7:30 pm, Friends Meeting House, 1420 Hill. (see 27 Fri) Digital Music Ensemble: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Mclntosh Theatre, N. Campus. 764-0594 Benefit Concert - "The Sounds of Hope": Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 8 pm, 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. Concert to benefit the Greg Louganis Garden of Hope, $8$1 0. Reservations 485-3922 Young Jazz Genius Night: Mich. Union Arts & Programs 8 pm, U-Club, Mich. Union. With improvisational fusión band Free Flow, The lan Wolff Trio and Michael Shelata, $7$5 students & seniors. 763-3202 Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill: The Ark 8pm,316S. Main. Irishfictdlerand guitarist, $15. 761-1451 Nightfire: Fourth Avenue Gallery 8 pm, 21 0 S. Fourth Ave. Choreopoetry group with dancers Irena and Kalaea, poetry reader April Kaileen and va rious musicians, $5. 327-2041 Paco de Lucía and His Flamenco Sextet: University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. Flamenco guitar and dance, $20-$30. 764-2538 "Life In Refusal": Performance Network 8 pm (see 26 Thu) "Turn of the Screw": U-M School of Music 8 pm (see 26 Thu) MFA Performance: U-M School of Music 8 pm (see 11 Wed) David Mosher: Sweetwaters Cafe 9I 1 pm, 1 23 W. Washington. Ann Arbor singersongwriter. 769-2331 Club Fabulous: LGBTA 10 pm-2 am, U-M League, 2nd floor Ballroom. Megamix dance party. Smoke, drug & alcohol free, $5. 763-4186 29 Sunday 4th Annual Midwest Conference: Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) cali for time (see 27 Fri) Swimmers: A2QUA cali for time (see 1 Sun) "Dance for Mother Earth": 26th Annual Ann Arbor Pow Wow 1 0 am-6 pm (see 27 Fri) Aurora Levins Morales: Center for the Education of Women 1 pm, The Ark, 316 S. Main. "Remedios - Medicine Stories from the Lives of Puerto Rican Wonnen and Our Kin," $5. 998-7080 Final Grand Entry: 26th Annual Ann Arbor Pow Wow 1 pm (see 27 Frt) Family Entertainment Series: Mich. Union Arts & Programs 2 pm, U-Club, Mich. Union. Music, dance, storytelling, comedy, & crafts. 763-3202 "Turn of the Screw": U-M School oí Music 2 pm (see 26 Thu) "Life In Refusal": Performance Network 2 &7 pm (see 26 Thu) Salsa Tasting & Vegan Potluck: Vegetarían Information NetworkS Exchange (VINE) 2:30 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Salsa tasting with Tim Seaver of Tios Restaurant, followedby vegan potluck w Mexican theme, $1 with dish $6 without dish to share. 426-8525 Coffee Talk: Grads & Professionals Hillel 3 pm, Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. Fourth Ave. 769-0500 Digital Music Ensemble: U-M School of Music 3 pm (see 28 Sat) Meditation Class: Sri Chinmoy Centre 3-5 pm (see 15 Sun) American String Quartet: University Musical Society 4 pm, Rackham Aud., $16-$30. 764-2538 Hurn Studio Recital: U-M School of Music 5:30 pm (see 21 Sat) Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Sun) Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun) Israeli Dancing: Hillel 7:30 pm (see 15 Sun) Swing-a-Billy: Blind Pig 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun) Austin Lounge Lizards: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Comic acoustic quartet, $12.50.761-1451 A2 Bluestage: Arbor Brewing Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun) Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Sun) 30 Monday HIV & Recovery: HARC cali for time (see 2Mon) Job Hunters Networking: Soundings 1 011:30am(see2 Mon) Guest Lecture: U-M School ol Music 1 2:30 & 2:30 pm, School of Music Room 2026, N. Campus. With composer Kenneth Fuchs. 764-0594 Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5:15 pm (see 9 Mon) Support Group lor Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House 6:30 pm (see 2 Mon) Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus 7:30 pm (see 2 Mon) Atlantis Ensemble: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. An evening of classics with violinist Jaap Schroeder, pianist Penelope Crawford and cellist Enid Sutherland, $10-$25. 769-2999 Weekly Meeting: Conservative Minyan 8 pm (see 9 Mon) Interactive Theater: HillelU-M Housing División 8 pm, Martha Cooke (see 1 6 Mon) The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 2 Mon) 31 Tuesday Swimmers: A2QUA cali for time (see 1 Sun) Living With HIV: HARCcal! for time (see 3Tue) Free HIVAIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 3 Tue) FrontrunnersWalkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue) Lesbian Survivor Support Group: SAFE House 6:30 pm (see 3 Tue) Antique Gardening: A2 District Library 7-8:30 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. "Antique Gardens: American Home Landscapes, 1800-1940," with local landscape historian Scott Kunst. 327-4525 Expanding Your Options on the Web: A2 District Library 7 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Web class 4, $5. Register 327-4550 Men's Support Group: LGBTA7 pm (see 3 Tue) Meeting: CASA 7-8:30 pm (see 3 Tue) Detroit Symphony Orchestra: WUOM 91.7FM8pm(see3Tue)

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