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Apr. 13 & other dates TBA. Philipp Stolzl's 2008 adventure based on the famous 1936 attempt by two German climbers to ascend the Eiger's north face. German, subtitles. Time TBA, Michigan Theater. Tickets $9 (children, students, seniors, & veterans, $7; MTF members, $6.50; Wed., $6). 668-TIME.
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The Ghost Army is here! In June of 1944, an exceptional U.S. Army unit went into action in Normandy. Its weapons included hundreds of inflatable tanks and a one-of-a-kind collection of sound effects records, and it carried out its battlefield mission without firing a shot. The unit was officially called the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, but it was known to its men as The Ghost Army.Members of The Ghost Army adhered to a decades-long gag order; many never told their families about their extraordinary military service. Sixty-five years after this top-secret group went into action, the University of Michigan’s Hatcher Library will unveil the first public exhibit of this captivating group of materials documenting The Ghost Army. Along with the exhibit, see a screening of producer/director Rick Beyer's documentary The Ghost Army on March 17th at 7pm. Hatcher Graduate Library, Gallery in Room 100 (enter from Diag), 913 S. University Ave. Free. 734-615-5783. kjordan@umich.edu http://www.lib.umich.edu/gallery/events/ghost-army [map]
The Blood Drive is open to anyone. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-44835433) to schedule an appointment. Appointments are preferred. Please be advised that the Blood Drive schedule is tentative and subject to change. University of Michigan Campus Safety Services Building - Conference Room 2029, 1239 Kipke Drive. Free. Donation. 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. www.givelife.org [map]
Registration opens on April 13 for a 30-week study of Genesis starting in September. Come visit us on 4/13 and find out more. CBS is an interdenominational Bible study; no previous Bible study experience is necessary. We meet during the school year on Tuesday mornings from 9:15-11:15 a.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church. Knox Presbyterian Church, 2065 S. Wagner Rd. Free. (734) 665-5294. nsivulka@comcast.com www.AnnArborCBS.org [map]
Andrei S. Markovits, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor; Karl W. Deutsch Collegiate Professor of Comparative Politics and German Studies, U-M Andrei Markovits has worked extensively on comparative sports culture in Europe and North America. He has widely written on global soccer with special emphasis on Germany, Austria and the United States. He is the author and editor of many books, scholarly articles, conference papers, book reviews and newspaper contributions in English and foreign languages on topics as varied as German and Austrian politics, anti-Semitism, anti-Americanism, social democracy, social movements, the European right and the European left. His latest, controversial book is Uncouth Nation: Why Europe Dislikes America. Clarion Hotel and Conference Center (formerly Best Western), 2900 Jackson Rd. (48103) Please car pool until Clarion construction is finished. Please contact Osher. 734-998-9351. atai@med.umich.edu http://olliumich.org [map]
Local Lodi Farms Nursery owner Jane Riddle discusses how to care for perennials. 10 a.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Free. 369-8682.
Apr. 6, 13, & 20. Talks by U-M and visiting scholars. Bring a bag lunch. Apr. 6: U-M history professor Rudolf Mrazek on “Concentration Camps, Matter of Fashion: Theresienstadt in Nazi Bohemia and Boven Dogel in Colonial Dutch East Indies, 1927-1945.” Apr. 13: U-M history professor Penny Von Eschen on “God I Miss the Cold War! Memory, Nostalgia, and Global Disorder since 1989.” Apr. 20: U-M art history professor David Doris on “Oju: Face/Eye/Index/Presence in Yoruba Visual Culture.” Noon-1:30 p.m., 202 S. Thayer, room 2022. Free. 936-3518.
Apr. 6 & 13. Talks by U-M and visiting scholars. Free sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. Apr. 6: U-M law professor Nicholas Howson discusses “Dirty Water: The Danone-Wahah Battle and Law, Politics, and Contested Value in the PRC.” Apr. 13: Bentley University (Waltham, MA) history professor Bridie Andrews-Minehan discusses “Blood and Self in Modern Chinese Medicine and Culture.” Noon-1 p.m., 1636 SSWB, 1080 South University. Free. 764-6308.
The Blood Drive is open to anyone. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-44835433) to schedule an appointment. Appointments are preferred. Please be advised that the Blood Drive schedule is tentative and subject to change. Eastern Michigan University Putnam Hall Freshman Center - Commons room, 135 Putnam Hall, Ypsilanti. Free. Donation. 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. www.givelife.org [map]
Screening of Gene Saks 1986 coming-of-age comedy based on Neil Simon's semiautobiographical play about a Jewish teenager who negotiates puberty while trying to deal with his large family. Childcare available with advance notice. 1 p.m., TBE/St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 2309 Packard. Free. 665-4744.
3 p.m., Ray Fisher Stadium. $5 (youths age 12 & under, $3; U-M students, free). 764-0247.
All in grades 6–12 invited to eat pizza and discuss young adult novels. Apr. 13: Natasha Friend’s Perfect. May 11: Mary Hershey’s The One Where the Kid Nearly Jumps to His Death and Lands in California. June 8: Edwidge Danticat’s Behind the Mountains. 3–4 p.m., SDL Brecon room, 555 N. Maple, Saline. Free. Preregistration required. 429–5450., Saline.
Apr. 13-15, 19, 20, & 29. Demos and talks by Whole Foods staffers. Apr. 13 (5 p.m.): “Seafood Sustainability: Haddock.” Apr. 14 (noon): “Preparing All-Natural Baby Food at Home.” Apr. 15 (1 p.m.): “Gluten-Free Baking.” Apr. 19 (5 p.m.): “Cooking Meat with a Conscience.” Apr. 20 (6 p.m.): healthy recipes. Apr. 29 (noon): “Health Starts Here: Salads.” Various times, Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. $5 (includes a $5 Whole Foods gift card). Preregistration required. 997-7500.
This U-M linguistics professor emeritus, author of Birds of Washtenaw County, discusses local birding and answers questions about birding and about his recent memoir, Incidents in an Educational Life. Signing. 5:30-7 p.m., 100 Hatcher Graduate Library (enter at the diag), 913 South University. Free. 615-6477.
The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that greatly increases one’s risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The safest and most effective way to improve metabolic fitness is with nutrition, exercise, and weight loss. The Metabolic Syndrome Program uses a group model to facilitate behavioral change and enhance lifestyle factors combining education, coaching strategies, and group exercise. Six month program (with 3 month option), $350 per 3-month block. Clinic assessments may be covered by insurance, subject to a co-pay. Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. UMHS Cardiovascular Medicine at Domino's Farms, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive. $350.00 per 3-month block. 734-998-5679. rondbarn@med.umich.edu http://www.umcvc.org/mfp [map]
Every Tues. Fast/moderate-paced ride, 20-25 miles, to the west or north. 6 p.m., meet in front of Aberdeen Bike & Fitness, 1101 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 678-8297., Chelsea.
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.
This review course is designed for individuals who are currently CPR-PR certified or whose ARC certification is no more than 12 months expired and need to renew their certification. Red Cross Washtenaw County Chapter, 4624 Packard Road. $55. 734-971-5300. http://wc-redcross.org [map]
Every Tues. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 18-40 miles, to Dexter and back. 6 p.m. (Apr..-Sept.) & 5:30 p.m. (Oct.), meet at Forsythe Middle School, 1655 Newport Free. 662-0205, 761-6253.
Apr. 6, 13, 19, & 24. Various events in conjunction with Earth Day. Apr. 6: U-M geophysics professor emeritus Henry Pollack, a member of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, discusses A World without Ice, his book about global warming and our crucial relationship to ice. Apr. 13: All invited to discuss Sharon Astyk’s Depletion and Abundance: Life on the New Home Front. Apr. 19: “Alternative Energy.” Panel discussion with Institute for Sustainable Energy Education cofounders John Richter and Tim Hudson. Apr. 24: “Food, Farms, & Film.” Sweetwater Local Foods Market (Muskegon) founder Chris Bedford shows his film Coming Home and discusses the benefits of sustainable local farming practices. 6:30 p.m. (Apr. 6, 13, & 19) & 1:30 p.m. (Apr. 24), CDL McKune Room, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475–8732., Chelsea.
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.
The author of the popular Fablehaven children’s literature fantasy series discusses his work with kids of all ages. 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.
Apr 13, 14, 18, 22, & 28. Zingerman’s staff and guest food experts discuss and offer taste samples of various gourmet delights. Apr. 13: “Let Them Eat Cake!” Apr. 14: “World of Japanese Teas.” Apr. 22: “Zingerman’s Gelato.” Apr. 28: “A Cheese Plate.” 7–9 p.m, Zingerman’s Next Door (upstairs kids room), 422 Detroit St. $20 ($30 on Apr. 13) in advance, $25 ($35 on Apr. 13) at the door. Space limited; reservations required. 663–3354.
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.
. All age 21 & over invited to discuss Neuromancer, William Gibson’s streetwise 1984 cyberpunk novel about a computer cowboy in a techie underworld. It swept all three top sci-fi awards (Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick) and spawned a wave of “geek chic” movies and fiction. 7–9 p.m., 3154 Angell Hall. Free. 764-2553.
GO-Tech is a meeting for people who are interested in and make things using technology, whether that's a metal-cutting lathe or a Python script. We have machinists, electrical engineers, software folks, industrial control types, and so on. We share projects, information about tools and ideas, and connect with like-minded people. A2 MechShop (http://a2mechshop.com/), 240 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Free. gotech@a2mechshop.com http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/notbago/ [map]
Apr. 7, 13, 15, & 22. Talks by local health practitioners. Apr. 7: chiropractor Mark Perlmutter on “Healthy Aging--Growing Older Not Old.” Apr. 13: holistic health practitioner Cindy Klement on “The Thyroid/Adrenal Connection.” Apr. 15: chiropractor Darren Schmidt on “Parasites in You.” Apr. 22: chiropractor Shannon Roznay on “Allergies and Asthma Arrested.” 7 p.m., Whole Foods Cooking & Lifestyles Classroom, 3135 Washtenaw. Free. Preregistration required. 975-4500.
This NYC mystery writer discusses Dead Head, the 3rd in her series of gardening mysteries. Cake served. Signing. 7 p.m., Aunt Agatha’s, 213 S. Fourth Ave. Free. 769-1114.
Witches' Night Out at Crazy Wisdom Tea Room • Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 16, April 13; 7 p.m.Come join us for tea and networking on Witches’ Night Out.It is a chance to meet others of like mind, drink Witch Brew tea, and have a great time.No cover. $3.50 for pot of tea with free refills.For more information, please contact info@crazywisdom.net Crazy Wisdom Tea Room, 114 S. Main St. Free. 734-665-2757. info@crazywisdom.net http://www.crazywisdom.net [map]
Talk by U-M family medicine lecturer Ebony Parker-Featherstone. 7-8:30 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4560.
Roadhouse chef Alex Young hosts a dinner featuring the cuisine of Sephardic Jews who began emigrating to Algeria in after they were expelled from Spain in 1492. With a discussion of this cuisine and how it developed by U-M history grad student Rebecca Wall, a specialist in Jewish and North African culinary history. . 7 p.m., Zingerman’s Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson. $45. Beverages available a la carte. Space limited; reservations required. 663-FOOD.
All invited to join a discussion. 7-9 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. brescue@att.net, mperusek@ymail.com.
Talk by Lodi Farms Nursery owner Jane Riddle. 7 p.m., Dexter Area Museum, 3443 Inverness, Dexter. Free. 426-8299., Dexter.
Local spiritual therapist Diana Burney discusses her new book. Signing. 7-9 p.m., Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main. Free. 665-2757.
Postponed from March. All invited to discuss Reflections from the North Country, a collection of essays by the well-known nature writer Sigurd Olson. 7:15 p.m., Nicola’s, Westgate shopping center. Free. 971-1157.
April 13 & 20. Apr. 13: Club president moderates a panel discussion with local photographers on “Personal Philosophies of Photography and Photographs.” Also, club members show their projected images (Apr. 13) and prints (Apr. 20) on various topics, including “Night Scenes.” 7:30 p.m., Wines Elementary School auditorium (Apr. 13), 1701 Newport, & Forsythe Middle School Media Center (Apr. 20), 1655 Newport Rd. Free ($25 annual dues for those who join). 327-4781.
Open mike for teen poets and writers. The program begins with a reading by a local poet or writer TBA. 7:30 p.m., TeaHaus, 204 N. Fourth Ave. Free. 622-0460.
Today: Part Two.
"Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or teensusingdrugs@gmail.com, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. FREE. Free. 734-973-7892. teensusingdrugs@gmail.com http://www.teensusingdrugs.com [map]
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. 7:30-9p.m., West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. Free to visitors ($80 per semester membership dues). (586) 504-1155.
Mu Phi Epsilon members perform choral and instrumental works by Handel, Rutter, Gordon Jacob, Dykes, Vaughan Williams, and others. Refreshments. 7:45 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd. Free will offering. 971-1084.
A quartet of female vocalists accompanied by a male percussionist, this Canadian ensemble uses its voices as instruments to create the effect of lushly harmonic string arrangements or bass-heavy rhythm sections. Its songs, sung in French and English, draw of an eclectic array of genres from R&B and doo-wop to Brazilian forro and French chanson, and its performances blend soulful passion with a capricious sense of humor. 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $15 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio and the Michigan Union Ticket Office & all other Ticketmaster outlets, and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS.
This music student ensemble and the Ann Arbor Trombone Choir perform works TBA. 8 p.m., U-M Music School McIntosh Theatre, 1100 Baits Dr. (off Broadway), North Campus. Free. 764-0594.
Paul Rardin conducts this music student ensemble in a program highlighted by Dominick Argento’s setting of the Wallace Stevens poem “Peter Quince at the Clavier.” The program also includes works by Eric Whitacre, Edwin Fissinger, and Eric William Barnum. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. 764-0594.
Apr. 6 & 13. An informal concert by U-M music students of instrumental and vocal solos, duos, trios, and quartets. Proceeds benefit a local charity. 8 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Free; donations accepted. Reservations recommended. 769-2999.
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