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Saturday, August 18, 2012

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7:45 a.m.

Run Some Mora 10K & 5K & 1mile: St. Aloysius Parish.

Come out and run to support La Mora Clinic in El Salvador.
10K run, 5K run/walk, 1 mile dash
Along the scenic banks of the Huron River.
One mile dash $12 by 5/1 ~ $15 by 8/16 ~ $20 race day
5K run/walk $25 by 5/1 ~ $30 by 8/16 ~ $40 race day
10K run $30 by 5/1 ~ $35 by 8/16 ~ $45 race day
Give Me Mora! 10K & 5K combo $45 by 5/1 ~ $55 by 8/16 ~ $65 race day
Register at our website (www.RunSomeMora.com) or Active.com
Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Rd. Entry fees vary. 734-223-9162. leach@polyelements.com http://www.RunSomeMora.com [map]

8 a.m.

"Dexter Breakfast Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Sat. except July 13. Beginner-friendly slow-paced (22 mile) and moderate/fast-paced (30-80 mile) round-trip rides to the Dexter Bakery. A very popular ride. 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.
9 a.m. (Apr. & May), 8 a.m. (June-Aug.), meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St.. Free. 994-6342 (May 18 ride), 663-5060 (May 25), 274-6350 (June 1), 996-9461 (June 8), 994-6342 (June 15), 604-0696 (June 22), 665-3961 (June 29), 663-5060 (July 6), 761-1147 (July 20), 996-4985 (July 27). [map]

8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ann Arbor Antiques Market.

Apr. 14 & 15, May 19 & 20, June 16 & 17, July 14 & 15, Aug. 18 & 19, Sept. 15 & 16, Oct. 20 & 21, Nov. 18, and Dec. 9. Large show and sale of antiques in various styles from Americana to Art Deco. No reproductions are allowed, experts check every booth, and the items� authenticity is guaranteed. Deliveries available. Concessions. No pets.
8 a.m.�4 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor�Saline Rd., Saline. $6 (children age 12 & under accompanied by an adult, free). (937) 875-0808 (before the show), 429�3145 (day of show). [map]

9 a.m.

"Grappling Arts of Japan: Foundations & Evolutions": Japanese Martial Arts Center.

Aug. 17-19. Improve your ability in judo, aikido, and jujutsu in a single seminar. Meet two extraordinary instructors from Tokyo. Get a deeper understanding of judo as Professor Kano understood it!
Open to anyone who is interested in developing their skills in martial arts.
This exciting event will be held by two of the most distinguished figures of 21st Century Budo.
Japanese Martial Arts Center, 3853 Research Park Dr. (734) 645-6441. info@japanesemartialartscenter.com www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/ [map]

9 a.m.-noon

Eco-Restoration Workday: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.

Aug. 11 & 18. All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form.
9 a.m.-noon, meet at the Arb Reader Center (Aug. 11), 1610 Washington Hts., & Matthaei (Aug. 18), 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. Preregistration requested. 647-8528. [map]

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Ann Arbor Cooks! In A Pickle?.

Spice up your garden abundance with these creative recipes. We'll show you pickling and canning techniques, as well as innovative ideas for pickling the not-so-common fruits and veggies. Mix and match brines and vegetables and explore your kitchen creativity!
Menu: Indian-spiced Pickled Cauliflower & Carrots; Spicy Pickled Watermelon; Grandma Jo's Bread & Butter Pickles; Pickled Grapes; Peter's Pickled Peppers; Quick Kimchi
Register online at www.annarborcooks.com
Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $65/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]

9:30 a.m.-noon

�What an Amazing God�: Aglow International.

Club members tell personal stories of divine intervention. Refreshments. Aglow is an international Christian organization devoted to meeting people�s spiritual needs.
9:30 a.m.-noon, 340 WCC Liberal Arts Bldg., 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Free. 971�4545. [map]

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

5th Annual Art & Craft Country Fair: Salem Area Historical Society.

Show and sale of works by local artists and crafters. Also, craft demos, a bake sale, concessions, tours of the one-room schoolhouse, and raffles.
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Jarvis Stone School, 7991 North Territorial at Curtis, Salem Twp. Free admission. (248) 486-5515. [map]

10 a.m. & 1 & 3 p.m.

�The Ann Arbor Architectural Tour�.

Michigan architectural history enthusiast Jacob Jabkiewicz leads an informative 75-minute walking tour highlighted by Burton Memorial Tower, Nickels Arcade, and the Michigan and State theaters.
10 a.m. and 1 & 3 p.m. (Sat.) and 1 & 3 p.m. (Sun.), meet at the corner of E. Liberty and Maynard (across from Biggby Coffee). $12 (kids age 5 & under, free). (517) 392-5113.

10:15 a.m.

Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride: A2 Kidical Mass.

This national phenomenon finally made it to Ann Arbor!! Kidical Mass is a legal, safe and FUN bike ride for kids, kids at heart, and their families.
We meet on the third Saturday of each month in a different part of the city. The routes will be short and safe - and the destination will always be worth the ride!
Check the website for this month's meeting point. Free. a2kidicalmass@gmail.com www.a2kidicalmass.blogspot.com

11 a.m.-midnight

33rd Annual Ypsilanti Heritage Festival.

Aug. 17-19. 100,000 people usually visit this award-winning cultural heritage showcase of historical exhibits, tours, live entertainment (see below), kids activities, contests, and much more in Riverside Park, Frog Island Park, and Depot Town. Also, open houses at several museums and historic buildings, an arts & crafts fair, a Living History Native American Encampment, and the �Riverside Beer Garden� with a casino. Lots of food and drinks available. Related events include the Ypsilanti Garden Club 13th Annual Garden Walk (Aug. 18, noon-5 p.m., $10 in advance at various Ypsilanti locations listed at ypsilantigardenclub.org, Norton�s Flowers and Gifts in Ann Arbor, and on the day of the tour 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Towner House, 206 N. Huron, 320-0233) and the Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation Historic Home Tour (Aug. 19, noon-5 p.m., $10 in advance various Ypsilanti locations and Downtown Home & Garden, $12 on the day of the tour in front of the Ypsilanti Historical Museum), a self-guided tour of 8 Ypsilanti properties, highlighted by the Wolverine Grill and 3 new loft apartments in an 1850s building. New this year: �Chautauqua at the Riverside� (see Aug. 18 listing). For updated entertainment schedule see ypsilantiheritagefestival.com.Today�s entertainment:

At the Riverside Beer Garden: The energetic local Irish music band Y-Town Hoolies (2 p.m.). The popular local neopsychedelic rock �n� roll quartet Sixteen More Miles (3:25 p.m.). The popular local Grateful Dead cover band Deep Space Six (4:50 p.m.). Local funk-soul band Noteworthy (6:15 p.m.). A band TBA (7:40 p.m.). Ben Miller Band See review. (9:05 p.m.), a self-styled �Ozark stomp� trio from Joplin (MO) whose music is a carnivalesque blend of blues and old-time music. Instrumentation includes slide guitar, washtub bass, washboard, drums, and trombone. The local horn-driven retro funk band Third Coast Kings (10:40 p.m.).

At the Gazebo: Local Christian pop-rock band Oh, Glory (11:30 a.m.). Local indie pop band Hush, Love (1 p.m.). Ypsilanti punk-rockabilly Elvis tribute artist Devil Elvis (2:30 p.m.). Local jazz guitarist John Lawrence leads a WCC band (4 p.m.). Local blues & rock band Blues Infusion (5:30 p.m.).

In the Family Entertainment Village: The popular local acoustic duo Gemini (12:30 p.m.). Local kids music band the Kerfuffles (2 p.m.). Magician Jeff Boyer (5 p.m.).

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Depot Town/Riverside Park, Ypsilanti. Free admission (nominal charge for some special events). 483-6071.

11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

August Programs: Waterloo Recreation Area.

Every Sat. Nature programs presented by WRA park interpreter Katie McGlashen. Aug. 4 & 25 (11 a.m., Portage Lake day use beach, Seymour Rd. north off Mt. Hope Rd. north from I-94 exit 150, & 2 p.m., Mill Lake boat launch, follow the signs from the north end of Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157): �Kayaking 101.� McGlashen introduces basic paddle strokes and kayak safety. Reservations required. Aug. 4 (3:30 p.m.): �Bog Walk.� A walk through diverse forest habitats to the Waterloo Recreation Area�s popular floating bog, a body of water covered with a mat of sphagnum moss and a distinctive plant community that includes the carnivorous pitcher plant. Aug. 11 (11 a.m., Portage Lake day use beach, Seymour Rd. north off Mt. Hope Rd. north from I-94 exit 150, & 2 p.m., Crooked Lake fishing pier, Green Rd. 2 miles north off Clear Lake Rd. from I-94 exit 153): �Fishing 101." All invited to learn the basics of fishing. Equipment provided. Aug. 11: (3:30 p.m., Mill Lake outdoor center, follow the signs from the north end of Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157): �Creekin� for Crayfish.� Wear clothes & shoes that can get wet to search for crayfish. Aug. 18 (11 a.m.): �Geocaching 101.� All invited to learn how to use a handheld GPS unit to navigate park trails on a treasure hunt. Bring a few small trinkets to trade, if you can. Aug. 18 (2 p.m., Portage Lake day use beach fishing pier, Seymour Rd. north off Mt. Hope Rd. north from I-94 exit 150: �Fishing 101.� See above. Aug. 18 (2 p.m.): �Insect Safari.� All invited to collect insects. Nets and identification guides provided. Aug. 25 (3:30 p.m.): �Compass Practice.� All invited to learn the basics of using a compass and try out their skills.

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Various times, Eddy Discovery Center (except as noted), Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Waterloo Recreation Area, Chelsea. Free. $10 annual vehicle entrance fee. 475�3170.

11 a.m.

Children�s Storytime: Nicola�s Books.

Every Sat. An experienced storyteller spins yarns for kids age 7 & under.
11 a.m., Nicola�s, 2513 Jackson, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600. [map]

11 a.m. & 3 p.m.

�Hunting Mastodons?�: U-M Museum of Natural History.

Every Sat. & Sun beginning July 11. Family-oriented program featuring a 20-minute interactive demo of some of the evidence of mastodon hunting by the people who lived in Michigan during the last Ice Age, and a chance to make a cast of a Clovis point, a tool that may have been used in hunting mastodons.
11 a.m. (Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Natural History Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. Free. 764�0478. [map]

11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

Daily (except July 4) beginning July 1. Five different audiovisual planetarium shows.

The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun., and 11:30 & 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.) is an exploration of the current night sky.

The Little Star That Could (12:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.) is about an average yellow star on a search for a planet of its own to warm who meets other stars on the way and learns about the Solar System.

Larry Cat in Space (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a playful cartoon about an inquisitive cat that learns more than it wanted to know about life in space when it stows away on a shuttle to be with its owner, a scientist on her way to the Moon.

Sun, Earth, and Moon (2:30 p.m. Sat. in July) explores the reasons the constellations in the night sky change throughout the year and the moon changes its phase and place in the sky. MarsQuest (2:30 p.m. Sat. in Aug.), narrated by Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, is about the history of the Red Planet and the reasons for our interest in it.

Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope (2:30 Sun. in July) explores how telescopes work and what they can do. Light Years from Andromeda (2:30 Sun. in Aug.) is an audiovisual show narrated by Star Trek actor Michael Dorn that shows the changes that occurred on Earth during the 2.8 million years it took a light beam to travel from Andromeda.

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Various times, Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $5. 764�0478. [map]

Noon

Golden Wine Tour of SE Michigan: Golden Limousine & Mainstreet Ventures Restaurants.

Gather in Ann Arbor to join our fabulous wine tour created for a day of exquisite tastes & beautiful friendships in the abundant Michigan countryside.
Tours include wine & appetizers at a select
Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant. Enjoy tastings
at three Michigan wineries hosted by a Golden
tour guide.
Tours begin from select Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant scheduled for that date.
Visit website for restaurant schedule.
$125. 800.300.5151. events@goldenlimo.com www.goldenlimo.com/winetours

Noon-2 p.m.

�Music in the Park�: Herb David Guitar Studio.

Daily, except Thurs., through Oct. 31. A variety of local performers. Today: band TBA
Noon-2 p.m., Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at S. Division. Free. 665-8001.

1 & 2 p.m.

2012 Young Filmmakers Camp: Michigan Theater.

Screening of film projects by local middle school (1 p.m.) and high school (2 p.m.) students.
1 & 2 p.m., Michigan Theater. Free. 668-TIME. [map]

1-5 p.m.

Guided Tours: Waterloo Area Farm Museum.

Every Fri.-Sun., June 1-Sept. 2. Costumed guides lead tours of the 10-room artifact-filled farmhouse and its outbuildings, including a recently refurbished blacksmith�s workshop. Also, on June 2 & 3 only, �Wetplates at Waterloo,� demonstrations by Wayne photographer Greg Schultz who uses a Victorian-era camera to photograph costumed volunteers and develops the photos on site using the wet plate process. Note: the wet plate process requires fair weather. Demonstrations canceled if weather is inclement.
1-5 p.m., Waterloo Area Farm Museum, 9998 Waterloo-Munith Rd. (left off Clear Lake Rd. 5 miles north from I-94 exit 153), Waterloo Recreation Area, Chelsea. $5 (kids ages 5-12, $2). (517) 596-2254. [map]

1-6 p.m.

�Chautauqua at the Riverside�: Ypsilanti Heritage Festival.

Aug. 18 & 19. This series of talks, exhibits, demos, documentaries, and musical performances begins with �This Place Matters,� a talk by Ypsilanti Mayor Paul Schreiber. In conjunction with the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival (see 17 Friday listing). Also today: Local writer Anthony Yanik discusses �Ypsilanti�s Role in the Surrender of Detroit in the War of 1812� (2 p.m.). Screening of Jeff O�Den�s documentary The Civil War & the Underground Railroad (3 p.m.). Followed by a Q&A with O�Den. Screening of the 1944 Ford Motor Company documentary The Story of Willow Run: How Detroit Saved the World (4 p.m.) Followed by Q&A with retired U.S. Navy pilot Randy Hotton. �We Hear America Singing� (5 p.m.), a performance by the Ypsilanti Community Choir.
1-6 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron, Ypsilanti. Free. 483-6071. [map]

1-2:30 p.m.

�Meet a Bee & Other Pollinators!�: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.

Naturalist Mark Charles discusses bumblebees, orchard bees, beetles, wasps, and more. Also, a chance to see some insects up close. For kids age 8 & over and adults.
1-2:30 p.m., County Farm Park, Platt Rd. entrance. Free, but preregistration required by phone or email. stonerf@ewashtenaw.org; 971-6337, ext. 334.

1-3 p.m.

�Tile-Making�: Ann Arbor District Library.

Motawi Tileworks co-owner Nawai Motawi shows adults and teens in grade 6 & up how to make their own impressed clay tiles. Tiles provided.
1-3 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301. [map]

2-4 p.m.

Ann Arbor Juggling Arts Club.

Every Sat. All invited to practice their juggling skills. Beginners welcome. Indoor location TBA in case of inclement weather.
2-4 p.m., U-M Diag. Free. 761-1115.

2 p.m.

Artist Talk: River Gallery.

See review. Ashley Lieber and Susan Moran discuss Forest, Field, Farm, the current exhibit of their work. Lieber's works incorporate lichen and moss. Moran's works are farm-inspired textiles. The exhibit runs through Aug. 25.
2 p.m., River Gallery, 120 N. Main, Chelsea. Free. 433-0826. [map]

2-4:30 p.m.

�Summer Splash Day�: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation.

A family-oriented afternoon of pool games and contests. The Aug. 18 program includes the popular Jello Pool Slip & Slide, along with a watermelon-eating contest and a pi�ata.
2-4:30 p.m., Buhr Park Pool, 2751 Packard Rd. $5 (youths age 17 & under and seniors age 60 & older, $4). 794-6234. [map]

3-5 p.m.

Chess: Chelsea Chess Club.

Every Sat.All invited to join club members for blitz (5-minute) and untimed games. Some sets and clocks available; bring your own if possible.
3�5 p.m., Wendy�s, 1640 Commerce Park, Chelsea. Free. 475�1583. [map]

3-6 p.m.

Pittsfield Open Band: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.

All musicians invited for a contra dance music open jam. Bring Judi Morningstar�s The Ruffwater Fakebook, Susan Songer�s The Portland Collection, and Bill Matthiesen�s The Waltz Book if you have them. Note: The June 2 session is a practice for the evening contra dance (see listing).
3-6 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. (just south of Oak Valley Dr.), Saline. Free. Call to confirm. 994-9307. [map]

3 & 8 p.m.

�Burn This�: Performance Network Professional Season.

Every Thurs.-Sun., Aug. 2-Sept. 2. See review. Ray Schultz directs Lanford Wilson�s high-voltage tragicomedy, set in 1986 Manhattan, about a diametrically opposed man and woman who meet following the untimely death of the man�s brother, who was the woman�s dance partner, and discover a compelling but dangerous attraction growing out of their shared grief. Stars Quetta Carpenter, Darrell Glasgow, Kevin Young, and Jon Bennett.
7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Aug. 18 & Sept. 1), Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. Preview tickets: whatever you can afford to pay (Aug. 2), $22 & $24 (Aug. 3, 5, & 9), and $30 & 32 (Aug. 4). Aug. 10 opening night tickets: $39 & $41 includes reception. After Aug. 10: $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. [map]

3 & 8 p.m.

�On Golden Pond�: Purple Rose Theatre Company.

Every Wed.-Sun., June 21-Sept. 1. Michelle Mountain directs Ernest Thompson�s drama about a crabby retired professor and his touchy grown daughter who struggle to come to terms with their frayed relationship on the occasion of his 80th birthday at the family cabin in Maine. Cast: Ian Bejster, David Daoust, Richard Henzel, John Peakes, Jan Radcliff, Rhiannon Ragland, Milo Tucker-Meyer, Tom Whalen.
8 p.m. (Aug. 28 and every Wed.-Sat. except July 11 & 25 and Aug. 8 & 22), 3 p.m. ( July 5 & 26 and Aug. 9 & 23 and every Wed., & Sat. except July 4, and), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. June 21-28 previews: $20 (Wed. & Thurs.), $25 (Fri. eves. & weekend matinees), & $40 (Sat. eve.). After June 28: Tickets $25 (Wed. & Thurs.), $35 (Fri. eves. & weekend matinees), & $40 (Sat. eves.) in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, and by phone. 433-7673. [map]

4-6 p.m.

�Cast Iron Chef Outdoor Cooking": Leslie Science & Nature Center.

Veteran camper Stefan Szumko, aka the �Cast Iron Chef,� hosts an evening of outdoor cooking over an open fire using cast iron Dutch ovens, aluminum foil, and sticks. Participants help chop food, mix ingredients, and taste several dishes, including venison stew, fried potatoes, roasted apples, foil-balloon popcorn, s�mores, and more.
4-6 p.m., Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. $8. (family, $30). Preregistration required by Aug. 15. 997-1533. [map]

4:30, 7, & 9:30 p.m.

�Take this Waltz�: Michigan Theater.

(Sarah Polley, 2011). A happily married woman falls for the artist who lives across the street. Stars Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, & Sarah Silverman.
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). 668-TIME. michtheater.org. [map]

4:45, 7:15, & 9:45 p.m.

"The Intouchables": Michigan Theater.

(Olivier Nakache & Eric Toledano, 2011). Comedic drama about an aristocratic quadriplegic hires a young man from the projects to be his caretaker. French, 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). 668-TIME. michtheater.org. [map]

6 p.m.

"Taste of Tilian": Tilian Farm Development Center.

Come sample the harvest of Ann Arbor's newest farms at Tilian Farm Development Center's first ever Taste of Tilian. Join us for a strolling dinner and a sweet serenade by The Understory. Full Farm tours start at 6pm. Walking dinner starts at 7pm. The music starts at 8. Each farmer is paired with a chef in our community who will be preparing mouth-watering tapas from this year's late summer harvest. Wander the farmland and get a true taste of what the Tilian Farm Development Center has to offer!
Bending Sickle Community Farm & Debajo del Sol
Green Things Farm & Chef Maggie Long of The Jolly Pumpkin
Honest Eats Farm & Chef Rebecca Wauldron
Seeley Farm & EAT Catering
Tilian Residency Farm & Dan Vernia of The Raven's Club
Tilian Farm Development Center, 4400 Pontiac Trail. $50 (students & farmers, $25; kids age 12 & under, free) in advance; tickets TBA at the door. 734-834-0172. tiliancenter.org [map]

6-10 p.m.

Barn Dance & BBQ: Church of the Good Shepherd/West Side United Methodist Church.

Square dancing and barbecue. Also, a silent auction and sale of handmade quilts and Native American crafts and jewelry. Proceeds benefit a Re-Member potable water project at Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
6-10 p.m., 14108 E. Austin, Manchester. Tickets $50 in advance by Aug. 10. DeltaJanet@aol.com, 769-4337. re-member.org. [map]

7 p.m.

�Stars of Russian Ballet Gala�: Academy of Russian Classical Ballet.

This professional ballet company�s Corps de Ballet, a troupe of experienced young area ballet students, is joined by several national and international guest artists, including principal performers from the famed Mariinsky Theatre (St. Petersburg, Russia), the National Ballet of Ukraine, the San Francisco Ballet, Staatsballet-Berlin, and more. Program TBA.
7 p.m., Power Center. Tickets $48-$68 in advance at the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com) and russianclassicalballet.com, and at the door. (248) 982-7882. [map]

7:15-9 p.m.

�DJ Skate�.

Skating to Top 40 music.
7:15�9 p.m. (6-8:50 p.m. on Dec. 31), Arctic Coliseum, 501 Coliseum Dr. (off Manchester Rd., 1/2 mile south of the intersection of Old US-12 & M-52), Chelsea. $5 (children 14 & under, $3) admission, $3 skate rental. 433�4444. [map]

7:30 p.m.

�Little Shop of Horrors�: Children�s Creative Center.

Aug. 15-19. Local kids present an abridged version of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken�s campy musical black comedy about a carnivorous plant that grows to ferocious proportions.
7:30 p.m. (Aug. 15-18) & 2 p.m. (Aug. 19), Children�s Creative Center, 1600 Pauline (at Kay Pkwy. east of Stadium). Tickets $50 for Aug. 15 benefit show & $15 (students & seniors, $10) for Aug. 16-19 in advance and at the door. 769-0019. [map]

8 p.m.

3rd Saturday Contra Dance: Pittsfield Union Grange.

Robin Warner and Peter Baker call to live music by Brad Battey and Baton Rouge pianist Kendall Rogers. Preceded at 7:30 p.m. by a beginner lesson. Bring flat, smooth-sole shoes.
8 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor�Saline Rd. (just south of Oak Valley Dr.). $10 (members, $7). 426-0241. [map]

8 p.m.

American Mars: The Ark.

Classy Detroit Americana quartet led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Thomas Trimble. With multi-instrumentalist David Feeny, bassist Garth Girard, and drummer Alex Trajano. The band recently released its 4th CD, Chasing Vapors. Opening act is The Thornbills, a local folk-rock duo whose debut single was produced by Jack White.
8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. $13.50 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com), and theark.org; and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. [map]

8 & 10:30 p.m.

Jackie Flynn: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.

Aug. 17 & 18. Animated observational comic with a distinctive point of view who mixes celebrity impressions and voices into his act. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served.
8 & 10:30 p.m., 314 E. Liberty (below Seva restaurant). $13 reserved seating in advance, $15 general admission at the door. 996-9080. [map]

8 p.m.

John Boyle: Canterbury House.

This La Crosse, WI, musician plays experimental drone music. Opening acts are local bands TBA.
8 p.m., Canterbury House, 721 E. Huron St. $5 donation. 764-3162. [map]

8 p.m.

John Boyle, Oak Openings, & Cloakfern: Canterbury House.

Performances by these 3 experimental noise musicians. Ear plugs provided.
8 p.m., Canterbury House, 721 E. Huron St. $5. 764-3162. [map]

8 p.m.

�Home Grown: Plays from the Ground Up�: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre.

Aug. 17-19. Sarah Erlewine directs local actors in 4 short plays. Local playwright Madeline Diehl�s Pre-existing Conditions is a one-act play about a man and woman who meet on the sly, but nothing is what it seems. Ron Riekki�s How to Kill Yourself with a Gun and a Bottle of Pills is about a pair of hapless friends plotting to end it all, with hilarious results. Sophia Blumenthal�s Corker is about a disparate couple who meet in a New York subway station. Connie Bennet�s Assigned Blessing pokes fun at playwrights as 2 writing students invent the interior life of a stranger in a coffee shop. Cast: Jeff Miller, Nicholas Boggs, Christina D�Amato, Catherine Zudak, Kristin Stelter, Megan Shiplett, James Christie, Joseph Jones, and David Melcher.
8 p.m. (Aug. 17 & 18) & 2 p.m. (Aug. 19), A2CT Studio, 322 W. Ann. Tickets $12. 971-2228. [map]

8 p.m.

�Mary Rose�: Carriage House Theatre.

Aug. 16-18 & 23-25. Forrest Hejkal directs local actors in J.M. Barrie�s haunting play about a girl who, while visiting a remote Scottish island, vanishes for a month. When she returns, she has no memory of being gone, but her disappearance affects her later in life. Like Barrie�s most popular work, Peter Pan, this play revolves around a child�s ambivalence about growing up.
8 p.m., CHT, 541 Third St. Free, but donations ($10 suggested) accepted. 546-6441. [map]

8 p.m.-midnight

�Milonga Picante�: U-M Michigan Argentine Tango Club.

Aug. 4 & 18. Tango dancing to music spun by a DJ. Note: People not affiliated with the U-M must arrive before 9 p.m.
8 p.m.-midnight, location TBA. $10 (members, $5). umich.edu/~umtango.

8 p.m.

�Spiritual Cinema�: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth.

Screening of a feature film or several shorts with spiritual themes. Followed by discussion.
8 p.m., Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. $5 suggested donation. 327-0270. [map]