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Theme: 30 Years of Leadership, Legacy and ChangeKeynote:Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Director of the National Museum of African Art President Emerita of Spelman College & Bennett College for WomenThe fee for this program ranges from $60.00 to $100.00 (for fee details see cew.umich.edu). Registration is requested.Please Register at the CEW website: cew.umich.eduRegistration for this event will open in January 2012.You may register for this event onsite the morning of the conference. This event is open to all UM personnel (staff, faculty, and students) and to the general public. Michigan League, 911 North University. $60-$100. 734.764.6360. wctfadmin@umich.edu http://www.cew.umich.edu/progevents/2011-wctf-conference/20110107 [map]
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Every Mon. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 35–45 or 55–65 miles, to either Stockbridge, Grass Lake, Napoleon, Munith, or Pleasant Lake. 9 a.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike & Fitness, 1175 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. (517) 285–6830. [map]
"Serving It Up: Just Desserts!" A juried exhibition of ceramic dessert ware by Michigan potters, including a special show of vintage-style aprons, March 2 to April 8, 2012, at Yourist Studio Gallery. Artist reception and dessert tasting on Friday, March 9, 2012, from 6 to 9 pm. 1133 Broadway, Ann Arbor, 734.662.4914.The exhibition features ceramic dessert ware such as dessert plates, bowls, trays, cake stands, sundae dishes, banana split boats, espresso cups and saucers, and tea and coffee cups. It is accompanied by a selection of whimsical handmade aprons by artist Darcy Bowden. Come and learn the art of serving your desserts with the same flair and attention you put into creating them. Yourist Studio Gallery, 1133 Broadway. Free. 734-662-4914. kay@youristpottery.com www.youristpottery.com [map]
Daily. The assembled riders choose their own pace, distance, and destination, except Saturday mornings, which feature a 22-mile ride at various paces along the Border-to-Border Trail to the Side Track in Ypsilanti for breakfast. Also, on weekdays, riders can also start at 11 a.m. from the gazebo in downtown Dexter. 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, a cell phone, and snacks. 10 a.m. (daily) & 1 p.m. (Sat. & Sun. only), meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 545-0541 (morning ride), 994-5908 (afternoon ride). [map]
Kids up to age 6, accompanied by a parent, are invited to work on arts and crafts projects. 10-11 a.m., Allen Creek Preschool, 2350 Miller. Free. 994-3382. [map]
Mar. 2, 9, & 16. All invited to make drawings inspired by works in the museum. Art Center instructor Heather Accurso is on hand to offer guidance. Materials provided. 11:10 a.m.-1 p.m., check-in at the UMMA information desk, 525 S. State. $10 (includes materials). 763-UMMA. [map]
Jan. 29-Mar. 3. A national, juried exhibition of hand-crafted ceramic cups. Reception Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m. Noon-6 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.), noon-7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & noon-5 p.m. (Sun.), Clay Gallery, 335 Main St. Free admission. 662-7972. [map]
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Noon-12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.), Kerrytown. Free. 369-3107. [map]
Every Fri., Feb. 24-Mar. 30. Concerts by local organists. Also, a men’s choir performs chants and motets. Today: Thomas Strode and Naki Sung Kripfgans perform selections from Dupré’s Stations of the Cross and Bach’s epic Passacaglia in C minor. Noon, First Congregational Church, 608 E. William. Free. 604-3205. [map]
(Asghar Farhadi, 2011). Oscar-winning film about an Iranian couple who must choose between leaving the country to improve their child's life or staying to help a parent with Alzheimer's. Persian, subtitles. Michigan Theater. Tickets $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). For complete, updated schedules, see michtheater.org or call 668-TIME. [map]
Steel drum and percussion ensemble comprised of Mott Community College and U-M Flint professional and student musicians. 4 p.m., FUMC, 128 Park, Chelsea. Free. 475-8119. [map]
Every Fri., Feb. 24-Mar. 30. Fried shrimp, baked and fried fish, sides, and salad bar. 4:30-7:30 p.m., Dexter Knights of Columbus Banquet Hall, 8265 Dexter-Chelsea Rd., Dexter. $10 (kids age 9 & under, $6; drive-thru takeout, $9). 426-5558. [map]
Every Thurs. Whole Foods staffers discuss wine. Tastings with cheese and appetizers. Topics: “Dry to Sweet” (Feb. 16), Spanish reds (Feb. 23), Cabernet Sauvignon (Mar. 1), World Chardonnay (Mar. 8), Wines of Chile (Mar. 15), Spanish whites (Mar. 22), & Red Bordeaux (Mar. 29). Also, Michigan beer tastings (price varies) at 5 p.m. on Feb. 3 & 17 and Mar. 2 & 16.. 5-8:30 p.m., Whole Foods wine bar, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. $17 (Thurs.) & TBA (Fri.) 997-7500. [map]
Jazz & Chocolates at Silver MaplesAn evening of delectable chocolate desserts, music and chocolate-themed raffle baskets, andpopular jazz standards, as performed by CCA students and instructors. All proceeds benefit CCA's Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Program. Tickets $10 per person from CCA, Chelsea Pharmacy or at the door. Silver Maples of Chelsea, 100 Silver Maples Drive, Chelsea. $10. 734.433.2787. swhitmarsh@chelseacenterforthearts.org www.chelseacenterforthearts.org [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 (except Fri.). 6 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Get Your Game On, 310 S. State. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746. [map]
Ohashiatsu is a unique method of healing touch, meditation and self-improvement which takes shiatsu/acupressure to a different level. An energizing dance, an Ohashiatsu session combines hands-on touch techniques, limb rotation, and stretches, in a seamless flow of movement. With a focus on experiential learning, Ohashiatsu courses were developed to improve the health and well-being of the giver and the receiver through lecture, exercises, meditation, and hands-on training. The BEGINNING level introduces the concept of Chi, Yin and Yang, the 12 meridians and some major tsubos (acupoints). The course focuses on feeling the flow of Chi in the body and learning the natural movements central to Ohashiatsu for giving a full-body session. An introduction to five-element theory reveals how our appearance, habits, preferences, emotions and attitudes are all examples of our effort to be in harmony with our natural self.NCBTMB approved CE provider. Ohashiatsu Ann Arbor, 202 East Washington Street, Suite 601. $450. 734-417-9038. ohashiatsuannarbor@gmail.com http://www.shiatsuannarbor.com/ [map]
Mar. 2-4. Michael Glair directs local actors in a dinner theater production of Jeanne and Sam Bobrick’s comedy about two couples who find that a rental agent has accidentally rented the same cabin in the Catskills to them both one Memorial Day weekend. The first couple is middle-aged, middle-class, and sedate; the second is a pair of free-wheeling young jet setters. The play touches on the generation gap, class distinctions, conflicting ideas of morality, competitive machismo, and unexpected female bonding. Cast: Jeff Boyer, Diana Hunt, Stephen Lambert, and Zoe Zuidveld. 6:30 p.m. (Mar. 2 & 3) & 2 p.m. (Mar. 4), Chelsea Community Hospital Dining Room, 775 S. Main, Chelsea. Tickets $35 (includes dinner) in advance at brownpapertickets.com/event/225611. 433-1790. [map]
(Dee Rees, 2011). A Brooklyn teenager takes risks in search of sexual expression. Michigan Theater. Tickets $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). For complete, updated schedules, see michtheater.org or call 668-TIME. [map]
Life in the modern world can be a juggling act of your time and resources. Moving gracefully through the day and managing all the responsibilities and unplanned situations that often arise are very challenging. This seminar will address how to fit a fulfilling spiritual practice into your already busy schedule, in order to bring peace and joy to all aspects of your life.Ann Arbor is blessed to have Father Peter Bowes in town this weekend to deliver three seminars. Father Peter has devoted his life to God as an ordained Priest and Master Teacher. As co-director of the Centers of Light, he lectures nationally and internationally on Mystical Christianity. Known for his sense of humor, Father Peter is also an accomplished musician and author who has composed twelve albums and written five books about Mystical Christian teachings. Ann Arbor Center of Light, 200 Huronview Blvd. Donation. $25 suggested, bring a friend for free. 734-864-2017. annarbor@centersoflight.org www.centersoflight.org [map]
Local saxophonist and clarinetist Vincent York leads Jazzistry, his educational jazz history ensemble, in a program of New Orleans jazz classics, from “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” to “South Rampart Street Parade,” along with a cabaret-style showcase of big band dance favorites. Musicians include pianist Gary Schunk, guitarist Ron English, trumpeter John Douglas, bassist John Dana, drummer George Bennett, and others. Appetizers; cash bar. A fundraiser for Jazzistry’s award-winning K-12 educational programs. 7:30 p.m., EMU Student Center Grand Ballroon, 900 Oakwood, Ypsilanti. $30 (students, $15) in advance and at the door. 761-6024. [map]
A highly regarded young singer-songwriter from Maine, who lived in Ann Arbor for a few years in the early 90s, Curtis writes engaging, down-to-earth songs about the pleasures and tragedies of ordinary life. She’s also known for her expansive, soaring vocals, her percussive guitar style, and her musical blend of folk, blues, and pop. “Any fool can write a love-gone wrong song; it takes a real genius to write a love-gone-right one. No urban songwriter does that better than Curtis,” says Boston Globe critic Scott Alarik. “She sings grippingly about love’s better moments: tracing the shadows on a lover’s face, and the sweet delights of staying warm on a cold day.” 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. $20 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio and the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com), and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. [map]
Mar. 1-3. Young Cincinnati comic, a favorite on satellite radio comedy channels as well as cable TV who specializes in fast-paced observational riffs about popular culture. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. 8 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat) & 10:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 314 E. Liberty (below Seva restaurant). $8 (Thurs.) & $11 (Fri. & Sat.) reserved seating in advance, $10 (Thurs.) & $13 (Fri. & Sat.) general admission at the door. 996-9080. [map]
Every Wed.-Sun., Jan. 19-Mar. 10. See review. Rhiannon Ragland directs William Mastrosimone’s touching drama about a retired stone mason who’s evicted from his home to make space for a highway. When he barricades himself in his house, his son must convince him to leave the home and all the memories that come with it. Cast: Matthew David, Guy Sanville, Charlyn Swarthout. 8 p.m. (Wed.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Wed. & Sat.), and 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Jan. 19-27 preview tickets: $20 (Wed. & Thurs.), $25 (Fri. eves. & weekend matinees), & 30 (Sat. eve.). After Jan. 27: Tickets $25 (Wed. & Thurs.), $35 (Fri. eves. & weekend matinees), & $40 (Sat. eves.) in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, and by phone. 433-7673. [map]
Feb. 12, 17-19 & 24-26 and Mar. 2-4. Nati Salgado directs this local company in the premiere of the young Midwestern playwright Kevin Kautzman’s comedy about a twentysomething couple, struggling to survive the Great Recession, who launch a boutique sex website to sell the woman as an All-American girl-next-door who’s somehow both pure and hedonistic. Stars Peter Giessl and Elise Randall. 8 p.m., Mix Performance Space, 130 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. Feb. 12 previews are pay-what-you-can. Regular admission is $15 (students & seniors, $10) in advance at tickets@thenewtheatreproject.org and at the door. 645-9776. [map]
Every Fri. Lindy hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, blues, and Balboa dancing to music spun by a DJ. No partner needed. Preceded at 8 p.m. by beginning lessons. 9 p.m.-midnight, The Phoenix Center, 220 S. Main above Elmo’s. $5 (includes lessons; students with ID, $3). 417-9857. [map]
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