FEB
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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. MTF. $9 (children, students, seniors, & veterans, $7; MTF members, $6.50; Wed., $6). 668-TIME.
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The University of Michigan School of Public Health is enrolling households in a research study to determine how well the influenza vaccine works. Households will be asked to attend an enrollment visit, to report flu-like illnesses to the study staff, and to attend an illness visit if anyone has flu-like illness (Fall 2009 – Spring 2010)Influenza vaccination is NOT required for participationYour household may be eligible if:•There are at least 4 people living in your home that are willing to participate in a research study expected to last until Spring2010•At least 2 household members are children younger than 18 years old•Household members receive their regular healthcare from the University of Michigan Health SystemCompensation: Households will receive $100 for enrolling in and completing the study plus an additional $20 for each illness visit.IRBMED# HUM00034377Principal Investigator: Arnold S. Monto, MD Burlington Building I, 325 E. Eisenhower. (734) 972-8713. hivestudy@umich.edu www.hivestudy.org [map]
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During the February school break, the JCC will offer full day programs featuring field trips or special activities for JCC members ONLY in grades K-5. Middle school students are also welcome to participate as helpers for a reduced fee. Students may sign up for one or more days and should bring a nut free, meat free lunch and appropriate clothing for playing outside each day. Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive. $36 ($4 off for additional siblings) ; Extended Care: 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. - $10. Deborah Huerta at 734-971-0990. deborahhuerta@jccfed.org www.jccannarbor.org [map]
Feldenkrais Method Awareness Through Movement classes engage your body and your brain in unique movement sequences that result in improved posture, increased energy, and reduced aches and pains. Don't suffer with discomfort -- come try a class and see how easy it is to feel better! First class is FREE! Core Grace Pilates, 211 S. Fourth, Suite 1B. $12. 7346469368. dale@mindbodymove.com www.mindbodymove.com [map]
Every Tues. & Wed. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play bridge. No partner required. Also, Tues. at 10 a.m., Scrabble. 9:30 a.m.-noon (Tues.) & 12:45-4 p.m. (Wed.), Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.
Every Tues. & Wed. Stories and songs for kids age 2 & up (accompanied by an adult). Note: These storytimes are also offered at the Malletts Creek (Wed., 10-10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Tues., 11-11:30 a.m., & Wed., 6-6:30 p.m.,), and Pittsfield (Thurs., 7-7:30 p.m., & Fri., 10-10:30 a.m.) branches. 10-10:30 a.m. (Tues.,) & 11-11:30 a.m. (Wed.), AADL youth department story room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).
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).
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.
Feb. 23-26. Matthaei staffers lead kids activities. Materials provided. Also, a self-guided scavenger hunt (Feb. 20-28, call for hours) to look for fairies, trolls, and other fantastical creatures hidden in the conservatory. Feb. 23: “Little Bitta’ Spring.” A chance to decorate pots and plant them with spring bulbs or indoor plants to take home. Bring your own pot (6 in. wide or deep) if you wish. Feb. 24: “Bathtub Bouquets.” A chance to mix herbal bath potions to take home. Feb. 25: “Tropical Topics,” a guided tour through the tropical house in the conservatory. Feb. 26: “Fairy and Troll Gardens.” A chance to build a fairy garden with fairy and troll homes. 10 a.m.-noon, Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. $5 (includes conservatory admission). Preregistration requested. 647-7600.
Every Tues., Feb. 2-Mar. 23. Lecture series by U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies visiting scholar Lisbeth Fried. 10 a.m.-noon, JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free. 971-0990.
Every Tues.-Sun., Feb. 23-Apr. 6. An aromatherapy station, a color and mood interpretation display, and other activities in conjunction with the current exhibit. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Tues. & Thurs.-Sun.) & 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Wed.), Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. $5 (kids ages 5-12, $2; kids age 4 & under, free; noon-8 p.m. on Wed., free). 647-7600.
Every Tues. Activities begin at 11 a.m. with “Energy Exercise” ($4), a 60-minute exercise program led by Maria Farquhar, followed at 1 p.m. by mah-jongg, bridge and other card games, board games, and quilting and other craft projects. Also, at 1:30 p.m., Yiddish Tish, a Yiddish conversation group. Homemade buffet luncheon ($3) available at noon. All invited 11 a.m.-3 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free (except as noted). 971-0990.
All invited to make a Japanese packed meal. Materials provided. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (grades K-3) & 2-3:30 p.m. (grade 4-adult), AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-4200.
Every Tues. Bring a bag lunch. This month’s topics include “Dialectical Variation in Creole Languages” (Feb. 2), South African artist Santu Mokofeng (Feb. 9), “Arming Black America: Race and Citizenship in the Era of Dred Scott v. Sandford” (Feb. 16), and “Between Insults and Interrogation: The Politics of Recognition in the U.S.-controlled POW Camps of the Korean War” (Feb. 23). For details, see lsa.umich.edu/humin. Noon-1:30 p.m., 202 S. Thayer, room 2022. Free. 936-3518.
Presenters: Paula Wishart, Counselor/Programmer, The Career Center; Kirsten Elling, PhD, CEW Associate Director for Counseling, Programs and ServicesNegotiation skills are used daily in the workplace and in life. Whether you are trying to land a coveted job or promotion, share work on a project, or improve communication between co-workers, effective negotiation skills can enhance your efficiency, increase productivity and assist in workplace success. This active, experiential session will teach you the steps of negotiation through application and practice. Fee: $15. Please register online at www.cew.umich.edu or by calling 734-764-6005. Deadline to register: Friday, February 19th. CEW, 330 E. Liberty. $15. 734-764-6005. www.cew.umich.edu [map]
Lecture by Brazilian Institute for Space Research Earth System Science Center researcher Myanna Lahsen. 4-5:30 p.m., 1014 Tisch, 435 S. State. Free. 647-3766.
Kathryn Greiner, a state certified credit counselor, will teach you to analyze your income and develop a plan for spending, bill paying and saving, especially when money is tight. Learn the three major reasons to save as well as the appropriate reasons to use your savings. Space is Limited, so register early for this session. CEW, 330 E. Liberty. 734-764-6005. www.cew.umich.edu [map]
Kathryn Greiner, a state certified credit counselor, will teach you to analyze your income and develop a plan for spending, bill paying and saving, especially when money is tight. Space is limited, so register early for this session. Free! Please register online at www.cew.umich.edu or contact CEW at 734-764-6005. Deadline to register: Monday, February 15th. Co-sponsored with the University of Michigan Credit Union and CEW. Center for the Education of Women, 330 East Liberty. 734-764-600. www.cew.umich.edu [map]
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 Tues. Dixieland and swing by this local ensemble led by saxophonist and trumpeter Klinger. Cash bar; limited sandwich menu. 6-9 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.), Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium. $10 at the door only. 663-1202.
Every Tues. All knitters invited to work on their current projects and swap knitting tips. 6:30-8:30 p.m., location TBA. Free. 945-3035.
Every Tues. All local writers invited to bring samples of their writing to read and discuss. Observers welcome. 7-9 p.m., Arborland Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 665-8194.
Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught. No partner or experience needed. Bring flat, nonslip shoes (running shoes OK). First-timers are asked to arrive at 7 p.m. 7-9:30 p.m., Chapel Hill Condominium clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. (park on Burbank). $7 (students, $4; children age 13 & under with a parent, free). 665-7704.
Feb. 23 & 25. Talks by local health practitioners. Feb. 23: family nurse practitioner Gaia Kile on “Natural Approaches to Depression and Related Moods.” Feb. 25: holistic health practitioner Linda Diane Feldt on “Wildcrafting: There IS a Free Lunch!” 7 p.m., Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room, 114 S. Main. Free. Preregistration required. 994-4589.
7 p.m., Crisler Arena. $15 & $22. 764-0247.
Feb. 22: University of Leicester museum studies professor Sandra Dudley on “Experiencing Materiality in Museums: Object, Sense, and Feeling.” Feb. 23: Alutiiq Museum (Alaska) director Sven Haakanson on “Reversing the Loss of Traditional Knowledge Through Museum Collections.” 7:30 p.m. (Feb. 22) & 7 p.m. (Feb. 23), UMMA Helmut Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Free. 763-UMMA.
Every Tues. All women invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 40-member barbershop harmony chorus. 7-10:30 p.m., UAW Local 898 Hall, 8975 Textile Rd. (west of Rawsonville Rd. off I-94), Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($20 monthly dues for those who join). 480-8843.
Every Tues. All invited to join this fun-loving independent local mixed chorus to sing mostly familiar tunes, along with some serious music, in various genres. David Perample directs. 7:30-9 p.m., West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. Free to visitors ($80 per semester membership dues). (586) 504-1155.
Local writer Wednesday Lee Friday reads from her new horror novel about a serial killer, his best friend, and an angel. Signing. 7 p.m., Shaut Cabaret and Gallery, 325 Braun Ct. Free. 663-0036.
"For Family and Friends: How to Support Recovery and Not Support Addiction" will be presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. When pleading, threatening, encouraging, manipulating, and shaming have not worked - what does work when confronted with a loved one’s addiction? What does not work? What can others do to help? What does not help? This program will address these and other questions. This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. Our presentations offer helpful information that supports chemically dependent people in achieving, maintaining, and strengthening their recoveries. The series educates family members on issues relating to addiction and its effect on the family, and offers information that will be useful for friends and family members in relating to addicts whether they are actively using or in recovery. Professionals and students will also benefit from this pertinent information. All programs are free and open to anyone interested. Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact Matt Statman, BSW, CAC-R, Education Series Coordinator, at 734-485-8725 or info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center Auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive. FREE. 734-485-8725. info@dawnfarm.org http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html [map]
Every Tues. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus. 7:30 p.m., Stony Creek United Methodist Church, 8635 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($130 annual dues for those who join). Newcomers should call in advance: Greg Humbel at 445-1925.
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Feb. 9 & 23. Club member Ron Sell discusses “Everything You (Ever) Wanted to Know about Ski Equipment” (Feb. 9) and Whole Foods representative Mary Ann Nisely discusses “Food Choices for Performance and Health” (Feb. 23). Preceded at 7 p.m. by socializing. 7:30 p.m., Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Free. 662-SKIS.
Double bill. Danielle Ate the Sandwich is the stage name of Danielle Anderson, a Fort Collins (CO) singer-songwriter known for her penetrating alto voice and slightly off-kilter lyrics. She first gained attention for her homemade YouTube video of her ukulele-powered performance of her song “Conversations with Dead People.” Katzman is a local singer-songwriter best known as the guitarist in My Dear Disco. 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Free. 761-1451.
Every Tues. All German speakers invited for conversation. 8-10 p.m., Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 453-2394.
Donald Babcock directs this music-student ensemble in “A Tribute for Duke Ellington and Count Basie.” 8 p.m., EMU Student Center auditorium, 900 Oakwood (between Washtenaw & N. Huron River Dr.), Ypsilanti. Free. 487-2255.
This ad hoc ensemble of U-M music professors performs Mozart’s Piano Trio in E Major and Chopin’s Rondo in C Major, Sonata in G Major, and Trio in G Minor. 8 p.m., U-M Music School Britton Recital Hall, 1100 Baits Dr. (off Broadway), North Campus. Free. 764-0594.
Every Tues. All invited to try a wide-ranging trivia quiz for prizes. Bonus points awarded for “stupid human tricks” like drinking beer upside down. 10 p.m., the Arena, 203 E. Washington. Free. 222-9999.
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