FEB
Calendar of Events
Feb. 5-7. Three days of competitive ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and other winter fun at Cavanaugh Lake. Also, a euchre tournament ($5 entry fee; prizes) on Feb. 5 and a chili cook-off (2 p.m.) and dancing to live music TBA (7 p.m.-midnight) on Feb. 6. Refreshments, breakfasts, and light lunches available. 4 p.m.–midnight (Feb. 5), 7 a.m.–midnight (Feb. 6), & 8 a.m.–3 p.m. (Feb. 7), American Legion Hall, 1700 Ridge Rd. (off Cavanaugh Lake Rd. from Kalmbach Rd. north from I-94 exit 156), Chelsea. Free admission. 475–1964.
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Every Sun. All invited to join informal runs of 5-7 miles along various scenic routes. 8:30 a.m., meet at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, Kerrytown. Free. 657-0214.
Daily. The assembled riders choose their own pace, distance, and destination. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, and snacks. 10 a.m. (daily) & 1 p.m. (Sat. & Sun. only), meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 761-6253 (morning ride), 994-5908 (afternoon ride).
Talk by Gehlek Rimpoche, an incarnate lama from Tibet who lives in Ann Arbor. 10-11 a.m., Jewel Heart Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr. (between Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. & Ellsworth). Free. 994-3387.
All invited to search for 12 fairy doors hidden in downtown Saline businesses. Those who find all 12 can enter to win a gift basket. Maps available at salinedma.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Saline. Free. salinedma.org.
Every Sun. A weekly program open to all single adults interested in contemporary Christian topics, new ideas, personal growth, and social and physical activities. Today: First Singles member Marcy Toon leads a discussion of Harold Kushner’s When Bad Things Happen to Good People. Also this month: First Singles members share a favorite poem or thought on the various forms of love (Feb. 14), First Singles member Don Deatrick plays the 2nd part of a CD on “Mozart’s Music and Life” (Feb. 21), and First Singles member Robert Klingler shows a DVD on “The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World” (Feb. 28). 11 a.m., First Presbyterian Church Curtis Room, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. 662-4466, ext. 43.
Every Sun. All invited to a very relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11 a.m., Burns Park, Wells at Baldwin. Free. 846-9418.
A potluck lunch (bring a dish to pass) and a silent auction to celebrate the 1st anniversary of this program. Followed at 2 p.m. by a “Kitchen Gadget Petting Zoo,” a chance to try out unusual kitchen gadgets. Bring implements to show off or trade, if you wish. Noon, Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. (just south of Oak Valley Dr.). $5 (members, free). 997-8844.
Performance by this innovative local chamber orchestra. 12:30 p.m., location TBA. $100 donation per family. 358-2100.
Every Sun. & Thurs. Players of all skill levels invited to play what's regarded as the world's most difficult board game. No partner necessary. Boards and stones provided. 7 p.m.-midnight (Thurs.) & 1-6 p.m. (Sun.), Espresso Royale, 322 S. State. Free. 417-5547.
Comics artist Jerzy Drozd, a contributing editor to the online comics anthology sugaryserials.com, offers drawing and publishing tips for adults and teens in grade 6 & up. Bring your favorite drawing tools. 10 a.m., Burns Park Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 994-4473.
Every Sun. All invited to try this interactive, freeform dance style that involves contact with one or more partners. It can involve improvisational lifts and other experiments with gravity. You might find yourself upside down, so dress appropriately for easy movement. No partner required; beginners welcome. (The 1st Sun. of each month begins with an hour of formal instruction.) Followed by discussion and socializing. 1-3 p.m., Shaut Cabaret, 315 Braun Ct. $5-$10 sliding scale based on ability to pay. 604-4416.
Every Sun. & Tues.-Fri. All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using standard constructed (Sun. & Thurs.), Elder Dragon Highlander (Tues.), Legacy (Wed.), and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards Sun.-Thurs. 6 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746.
Every Sun. A Borders staffer reads stories for kids. 1 p.m., Borders, 612 E. Liberty. Free. 668-7652.
Every Sun. Docent-led tours of the recently renovated museum. 1 p.m., UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 763-UMMA.
Every Sat. & Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. only and 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. both days) explores the current night sky. Black Holes (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is an animated show that begins with the formation of the early Universe and the birth and death of stars and concludes with a simulated flight to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of the Milky Way. IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System (2:30 p.m. both days) is about the development and mission of NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer. 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m., U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.
This renowned children’s theater troupe from Richmond, Virginia, presents its drama adapted from Wilder’s popular tales of outdoor adventure and pioneer spirit. For families with kids in grades 2-5. 1:30 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $14 (MTF members, $12) in advance at the Michigan Union Ticket Office & all other Ticketmaster outlets, and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS.
WCPARC naturalist Faye Stoner leads a hike to identify clues that animals leave behind. 2-4 p.m., Kosch Headwaters Preserve, 3268 N. Prospect Rd., 1/4 mile south of Ford Rd., Ypsilanti). Free. 971-6337.
This all-star Detroit jazz sextet led by tenor saxophonist Allan Barnes pays tribute to the “Golden Age of Jazz” from Charlie Parker to John Coltrane. With vocalist Sunny Wilkinson, pianist Cliff Monear, trumpeter Racey Biggs, bassist Marion Hayden, and drummer Gayelynn McKinney. 2-3:30 p.m., AADL multipurpose room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-4555.
Feb. 4-7. This U-M dance-student company presents a program highlighted by a revival of Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rehearsal), the iconic modern dance choreographer Paul Taylor’s 1980 adaptation of Stravinsky’s seminal modernist ballet, a blend of stylized movement with a melancholy wit whose two parallel narratives juxtapose the daily rituals and intrigues of a touring dance company and a Runyonesque detective story set in Chinatown. It is set to a live performance of Stravinsky’s 1947 adaptation of his score for 4-hand piano. Also, new group works by U-M dance professors Amy Chevasse, Jessica Fogel, and Sandra Torijano. Chevasse’s Hunger for the Craving for the Longing for the Aching (a biased history of seduction) is a Busby Berkeley-like pastiche set to 4 very difference versions off Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land.” Fogel’s Out of Thin Air: Lightness is inspired by theoretical physicist Frank Wilczek’s description of space as a “dance of intricate patterns within an effervescent medium.” It is set to a digital collage of text and music by sound designer Michelle Chamuel. Torijano’s La Luna Nueva envisions the overcoming of adversity as a process of personal transformation, set to music by Philip Glass, Villa-Lobos, and Bach. 7:30 p.m., Power Center. Tickets $18 & $24 (students, $9) in advance at the Michigan League Box Office and at the door. To charge by phone, call 764-2538.
Feb. 5-7, 12, & 13. Matt Martello directs local actors in Daniel Stern’s comedy about an unemployed actor and his wife whose marital problems unfold against the backdrop of the media hoopla surrounding the wedding of their famous neighbor, Barbra Streisand. Stars Elizabeth Mowers and Erik Wright-Olsen. A2CT Studio, 322 W. Ann St. Tickets $10 & $15 in advance and (if available) at the door. 971-2228.
Every Thurs.-Sun., Jan. 7-Feb. 7. Tim Rhoze directs Patrick Meyer’s drama about the survival struggle of 2 men stranded on the world’s 2nd highest and most savage mountain without supplies, with a storm approaching, and with one of them sporting a broken leg. Stars John Manfredi and James Bowen. 8 p.m., Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. Preview tickets: whatever you can afford to pay (Jan. 7), $22 (Jan. 8, 10, & 14), and $30 (Jan. 9). Jan. 15 opening night tickets: $39 & $41 includes reception. After Jan. 15: $27 & $29 (Thurs.), $32 & $34 (Fri. & Sun.), $25 & $27 (Sat. matinee), $39 & $41 (Sat. eve.). $3 discount for seniors age 60 & over. Tickets available in advance at performancenetwork.org & by phone, and at the door. $10 student discount in advance, half-price student tickets at the door only. For reservations, call 663-0681; to charge by phone, call 663-0696.
Phil Walker directs Community High students in Ken Ludwig’s madcap farce about a washed-up B-movie acting couple touring the 1950s theatrical circuit. They get an unexpected last stab at stardom when they learn that a major director plans to attend one of their performances, but everything that could go wrong does. 7:30 p.m., Community High School Craft Theater, 401 N. Division. (Parking available in the lot behind the school, N. Fifth Ave. at Detroit St.) Tickets $15 (students, kids, & seniors, $10) at the door only. Info: call Jennifer at 662-1693.
Feb. 6, 7, 20, & 21. Docent-led tour of the current exhibit. 2 p.m., UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 763-UMMA.
William Hayes conducts this Tecumseh-based ensemble of area musicians in a program highlighted by Thomas Million Turpin’s “Harlem Rag,” the first rag published by a black composer. The program also includes Joplin’s “Maple Leaf Rag,” King Oliver’s “West End Blues,” Jelly Roll Morton’s “Grandpa’s Spells,” 2 W.C. Handy works, James Johnson’s “Carolina Shout,” William Grant Still’s “Summerland” and Folk Suite no. 1, and conductor Hayes’ arrangement of “Grampa’s Rag.” 3 p.m., First Congregational Church, 608 E. William. $15 (seniors, $12; age 18 & under, $10) in advance and at the door. 662-1679.
The popular Ann Arbor acoustic duo of twin brothers Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits performs original songs and traditional music from around the globe in a benefit for the Friends Center. Preceded at 1 p.m. by snowman building (weather permitting) and at 2 p.m. by a reception with mulled cider and treats. 3 p.m., Michigan Friends Center, 7448 Clarks Lake Rd. (off Waterloo Rd. west of M-52), Chelsea. Tickets $10 (family, $25) in advance only. 475–1892.
The exhibit will be a showing of the beautiful works of our local seniors. Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive. Merrill Polliner at 734-971-0990. merrill@jfsannarbor.org www.jccannarbor.org [map]
Sculptor and EMU art professor emerita Susanne Stephenson discusses the current exhibit of her work. 3 p.m., Clay Gallery, 335 S. Main. Free. 662-7927.
Feb. 4-7, 11-14, & 18-21. Daniel Cooney directs William Finn and Rachael Sheinkin’s 2004 one-act musical comedy about 6 anxiously overachieving adolescents competing in a spelling bee run by 3 adults who have barely managed to escape childhood themselves. Cast: Jeffrey James Binney, Christine Bunuan, Steve DeBruyne, Tobin Hissong, Elizabeth Jaffe, Sonja Marquis, Colleen Meyer, Thalia Schramm, Chris Shewchenko, and Evan Williams. 7 p.m. (Thurs. & Feb. 14), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore, 3126 Broad St., Dexter. Tickets $28 (seniors & students, $25; groups of 10 or more, $22) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. 268-6200.
Every Sun. The Dreamland Puppet Troupe presents marionette and shadow puppet shows for kids. 3:30 p.m., Dreamland Theater, 26 N. Washington, Ypsilanti. $5 (kids age 3 & under, free). 657-2337.
Violist Schotten and pianist Collier, both U-M professors, perform Bloch’s Suite for Viola and Piano. The duo is also joined by violinist Andrew Jennings and cellist Paul Dwyer in Brahms’ Piano Quintet in A Major. 4 p.m., U-M Music School Britton Recital Hall, 1100 Baits Dr. (off Broadway), North Campus. Free. 764-0594.
A Roaring Twenties-themed gala with live music by Pioneer High band students. Live and silent auctions, raffle, cash bar, and hors d’oeuvres. 4-6 p.m., Cavern Club, 210 S. First St. $25 in advance at aapioneerbands.org/?page_id=71 and at the door. 996-3210.
Performances by U-M harpsichord professor Edward Parmentier and Duo Fantasie en Echo, the viola da gambist duo of Rachel Cama-Lekx and Phillip Serna. Program: works by Marin Marais, Johann Schenck, Sainte-Colombe, Carl Friedrich Abel, and Bach. 4 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. $15 (seniors, $12; students, $5). 528-1838.
Screening of this silent 1952 documentary about British potter Bernard Leach. 4 p.m., Yourist Studio Gallery, 1133 Broadway. Free. 662-4914.
Men in our society have been conditioned to “look out for ourselves”, and “go it alone”. In Men’s Group we can explore the results we are getting in our lives and seek new ways of connecting with other men that bring different results. Facilitated by Felix Paulick, MSW, MBA. Please call in advance. No drop-ins. Liberty Pediatrics, 3200 W. Liberty Road. (734) 883-8701. felix@togrow.org www.togrow.org [map]
Live broadcast of the National Theatre (London) production of Mark Ravenhill’s drama set in a parallel world where 2 teenagers are thrown together after a tsunami and must learn how to survive. 5 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $22 (Michigan Theater members & UMS subscribers and donors, $18; students, $12) in advance at the Michigan League & ums.org. To charge by phone, call 764-2538 or (800) 221-1229.
Screening of Tom Ford's 2009 drama that stars Colin Firth as an L.A. English professor who tries to go about his typical day after the sudden death of his partner. Unless there is a live show in the main theater, 2 or 3 different films are shown, usually twice, almost every night. For complete, updated schedules, see michtheater.org or call 668-TIME. Time TBA, MTF. $9 (children, students, seniors, & veterans, $7; MTF members, $6.50; Wed., $6). 668-TIME.
Every Sun. (tentatively). All women invited "celebrate the special connection between women and the drum." Bring your own drum. Evening time & location TBA. Donation. 913-9670.
Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance based on the 15th-century Spanish moresca . Wear athletic shoes. 6-8 p.m., Gretchen's House barn, 1580 Dhu Varren Rd. Free. Email a2morris@umich.edu to confirm. 747-8138.
Natasha Schaffer, Certified Yoga Meets Dance (TM) Facilitator, leads a wildly fun, powerful, magical and transformational dance journey through the 5 Elements of Nature. Gentle yoga, movement therapy, free and guided dance, humor, community building and meditation. Suitable for all ages, shapes and sizes. Music selection varies from exotic world beats to top 40 hits. Stretch, move and groove, then melt into deep rest. Join us for some serious rock-n-roll relaxation. No experience needed. All welcome.It is YOUR dance. The Phoenix Center, 220 S. Main St. (above ELMO's). $12. 734-239-3174. info@yogameetsdanceannarbor.com www.yogameetsdanceannarbor.com [map]
Jan. 24 & 31 and Feb. 7. 2008 collection of ten documentary films (3 on Jan. 24, 3 on Jan. 31, & 4 on Feb. 7) inspired by Krysztof Kieslowski’s Decalogue series of films about sin in the lives of ordinary Warsaw citizens. Polish, subtitles. 6-7:30 p.m., UMMA Helmut Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0351.
This annual contest for white-tailed deer hunters attracts more than 400 people. The top award winners in the firearms, archery, muzzle loading, ladies, and youth divisions are invited to go onstage, display their winning antlers, and swap hunting stories. Also, talks by guest speakers who’ve killed bucks with unusual or outstanding racks. Additional overall prize for “biggest rack” (number, size, and mass of points on the 2 horns). Light dinner for sale. 7 p.m. (doors open 5 p.m.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free admission. 439–7919.
Crisler Arena. $3 (youths under age 18, $1; U-M students with ID, free). 764-0247.
Local acoustic string jam quintet that plays a brand of twangy roots-folk music fused with elements of jazz and psychedelic rock that it calls “down-home funkgrass. 7:30 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. $15 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office, & all other Ticketmaster outlets; and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS.
U-M violin professor Berofsky and piano professor Bush perform works by Beethoven. 8 p.m., U-M Walgreen Drama Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Free. 764-0594.
Every Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including fox-trots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 7 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 8-10 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom (Feb. 7, 14, 21) & Michigan League Ballroom (Feb. 28). $3. 763-6984.
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