FEB
Calendar of Events
Every Tues. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play noncompetitive bridge. No partner required. Lunch available for $5.50 (age 60 & over, $3). 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; reservations required. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $2 (members, free). 769-5911. [map]
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Feb. 18-22. All kids, accompanied by a parent, invited for various nature-based activities. Feb. 18: “Self-Guided Story Packs.” Story-based indoor activities. Outdoor adventure backpacks available. Feb. 19: “Bathtub Bouquets,” a chance to make bubble bath and potpourri. Feb. 20: “Folktales and Fantasy,” a chance to hear stories about some of the plants at Matthaei and make up a legend and create a collage about one of the plants. Feb. 21: “Eco-Kids,” a chance to learn about ways to reduce one’s environmental impact through crafts, composting, and water-saving practices. Feb. 22: “Can You Eat That?” A chance to learn about the plants in the conservatory and discover which ones provide food, building materials, clothing, and more. 10 a.m.-noon, Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro. Free (Feb. 18), $5 (Feb. 19-21), & $8 (Feb. 22). Metered parking. 647-7600. [map]
To honor Raoul Wallenberg (B.S. Arch. ’35) on the centenary of his birth, the University of Michigan, in cooperation with the Swedish-Consulate General of Detroit, is hosting an exhibition on the life of this illustrious alumnus. Created by the Swedish Institute for the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the exhibition presents the story of Wallenberg's life including his years in Ann Arbor and the months in Budapest when he helped rescue tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.Wallenberg's extraordinary moral conviction and valor are an inspiration for the University and its alumni. During the past year this exhibition has traveled to Budapest, New York, Washington DC, Moscow, Tel Aviv, Berlin, Ottawa and Toronto. For information about arranging guided visits, or for other questions, please contact rwcentennial@umich.edu. Art Lounge (1st floor), Michigan Union, University of Michigan, 530 S. State St. rwcentennial@umich.edu http://www.wallenberg.umich.edu/exhibition.html [map]
Every Tues. Staff present a program of songs, stories, and rhymes for kids under age 2 (accompanied by a caregiver). No siblings. Also, “Toddlertime” (June 5, July 3, Aug. 7), a program for toddlers about letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. 10:30–11:15 a.m., CDL KidSpot, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475–8732. [map]
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 and sewing. 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. [map]
Every Tues. (except Feb. 5 & Mar. 5) beginning Jan. 29. Talks by U-M and visiting scholars. Free sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. Mar. 12: University of California-San Diego Sarah Schneewind on “Father and Mother of the People: Thinking Through Ming Bureaucratic Paternalism.” Mar. 19: U-M Chinese arts & cultures professor Martin Powers on “The Cultural Politics of the Brushstroke.” Mar. 26: Tulane University political science professor Martin Dimitrov on “State Capacity and the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Laws in China.” Apr 2: U-M business strategy professor Brian Wu on “Similar and Different: Architectural Complementarity in Target Selection by Horizontal Acquirers.” Apr. 9: U-M natural resources professor Ming Xu on “China’s Exports and Global CO2 Emissions.” Apr. 16: University of Westminster East Asian medicines professor Volker Scheif on “Chinese Medicine for Global Ills? The History of Yu and its Significance in the Treatment of Depression.” . Noon-1 p.m., 1636 SSWB, 1080 South University. Free. 764-6308. [map]
Utilize the LASER Cutter at All Hands Active to create your own customized CrossBow! Please note: You will not be hunting animals, punching through walls, or taking down people with this. It’s about as powerful as your average Nerf Gun. (A Nerf Gun Upgrade Class is coming soon)This workshop will cover basics of:InkScape (Vector Based Image Editing Software)LASER Cutting (Used to cut out material – based on what you create in InkScape)Potential & Kinetic EnergySpreadsheets (The Ultimate High Score Technology, er. Bar Graphs)This class is open to all ages. Everyone will walk away with a bit more knowledge and a functioning Cardboard CrossBowThe design for this was originally based off of: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-cool-cardboard-Crossbow/, the gentlemen who made that has a lot of excellent instructables, check him out! All Hands Active, 525 E. Liberty St. $10 to $15. (734) 707-8242. joshdont@gmail.com http://www.allhandsactive.com/events/ [map]
(Michael Haneke, 2012). Drama set in Paris about 2 retired music teachers whose marriage is tested when the woman has an attack. 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]
(Travis Fine, 2012). Drama set in the 1970s about a gay couple who fight to keep custody of an abandoned mentally handicapped teenager who comes to live with them. 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]
All kids in grades K-5 invited to learn how to make online and paper journals to keep track of what they read. 2-3 p.m., AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-8301. [map]
Find acceptance, understanding, & support from others who hear voices or have uncommon beliefs. Be heard, grow creatively, learn about others' experience. Thousands of voice hearers attend HVN worldwide & many have found their path to recovery through this innovative self-help group. Meets monthly, every 3rd Tuesday. Ann Arbor Friends Meetinghouse, 1420 Hill St.. Free. 734-709-2183. rebecca.hatton1@gmail.com DepressionSolutionsofAnnArbor.com [map]
.Feb. 5: WCED research fellow Kharis Templeman discusses “Where Is the Arab Spring Headed? Lessons from Pacific Asia.” Feb. 19: Duke Universiity Islamic studies professor Timur Kuran discusses “Institutional Roots of Authoritarian Rule in the Middle East: The Waqf as Obstacle to Democratization.” Mar. 12: University of Maryland comparative politics professor Vladimir Tismaneanu discusses “De-Democratization in Romania? Assessing the Turbulent Year 2012.” Mar. 19: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Russia & Eurasia specialist Tomas de Waal discusses “Getting Georgia Right: The Former Soviet Union’s Most Unexpected Country.” . 4-5:30 p.m., 1636 SSWB, 1080 South University. Free. 764-0351. [map]
Every Tues. & Thurs. All teens and adults invited to play this popular role-playing game. 4:30-8 p.m., CDL, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475–8732. [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, 709 Packard. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746. [map]
At Lazar Spinal Care, we believe in lifelong family wellness care. If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, if you’re ready to be more alive and live your fullest life, this workshop is for you. This 45 minute workshop discusses the difference between health and wellness, why our body is breaking down and ways to achieve optimal health. The workshop is followed by a Q&A session, so bring your questions with you.RSVP by email or phone to save your seats. Lazar Spinal Care, Scio Township Medical Suites, 203 S. Zeeb, Ste 106, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Free. 734-274-5107. care@lazarspinalcare.com www.LazarSpinalCare.com [map]
Every Tues. except Dec. 25 & Jan. 1. All knitters invited to work on their current projects and swap knitting tips. 6:30-8:30 p.m., location TBA at http://www.meetup.com/ann-arbor-StitchNBitch/ Free. 945-3035.
Learn how to tune a 3D printer! A lot of math goes into configuring a printer. We’ll discuss basic settings and how they are calculated!We’ll have our printers set up and talk about how to configure and tune prints using Skeinforge, Firmware (Sailfish/Marlin) and what the output looks like when settings are wrong.Ever been interested in how exactly it all works to produce an object? This is the class for you! All Hands Active, 525 E. Liberty St. $10 - $15. allhandsactive@gmail.com http://www.allhandsactive.com/events/3d-printer-tuning/ [map]
Feb. 5, 12, & 19. 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). $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with a parent, free). 665-7704. [map]
Feb. 6: I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You (Marcelo Gomes & Karim Aďnouz, 2009). Hauntingly melancholy drama about a geologist who travels to an isolated region in northeastern Brazil to determine the route for a canal that will bring a lifeline to some of the region’s inhabitants while taking their homes from others. Portuguese, subtitles.Feb. 13: Undertow (Javier Fuentes León, 2010). A ghost story set on the Peruvian seaside who struggles to reconcile his devotion to his male love, an outcast painter who has drowned at sea, and his town’s rigid conservatism. Spanish, subtitles.Feb. 19:Southern District (Juan Carlos Valdivia, 2009). A self-absorbed and self-induldent upper-class Bolivian family is threatened by social changes. Spanish, subtitles.Feb. 27: From the Land to the Table (Alejo Hoijman, Marcos Loayza, Josué Méndez, Carolina Navas, Paola Vieira, Alejandra Szeplaki and Jorge Coira, 2009). Documentary in which directors from 7 different Latin American countries depict the diverse conditions of popular produce markets in their individual countries. Spanish, subtitles.. 7 p.m., 2435 North Quad, 105 S. State. Free. 764-5344. [map]
Bring a band instrument. Beginners are asked to call ahead to set up lessons. 7–8:30 p.m. (Tues.) and 1–2:30 p.m. (Thurs.), Liberty School band room, 7265 Saline–Ann Arbor Rd., Saline. Free. 429–1742. [map]
All accordion players and other musicians invited to play polkas and waltzes and other ethnic and old-time music. 7-9 p.m., American Legion Hall, 44 Wabash St. (south off Main), Milan. Free. 529-3903. [map]
Poetry reading by Chace Morris, the 2010 Detroit Grand Slam Champion and Rustbelt Individual Slam Champion. 7-8:30 p.m., Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, 123 W. Washington. Free. 994-6663. [map]
Please join VegMichigan for this fun and informative cooking class. Attendees will learn the nutritional aspects of a plant based diet and taste samples of the prepared food. Our presenters will discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal into a delicious plant-based (no meat or dairy) option. Registration is required, either on line or at the Customer Service Desk (734) 997-7500. All food demos vary monthly. Address: 990 West Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor Whole Foods Ann Arbor, 990 Eisenhower Parkway. Free. 734-997-7500. www.vegmichigan.org [map]
Every Tues. All women invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 70-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7-9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898 Hall, 8975 Textile Rd. (west of Rawsonville Rd. off I-94), Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($26 monthly dues for those who join). singwithus.org 612-7580. [map]
On May 25, 2010, Jennifer Jones wrote: A few members of our chorus performing at the 2010 Heart Walk at Washtenaw Community College. On November 23, 2010, anonymous wrote: Dec. 14 is the chorus Holiday party. Catered meal at union hall. Entertainment as well. [add a comment]
A few members of our chorus performing at the 2010 Heart Walk at Washtenaw Community College.
Dec. 14 is the chorus Holiday party. Catered meal at union hall. Entertainment as well.
All kids (grade K & up) and adults invited to make and play with a felt ball. Materials provided. 7-8:30 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-8301. [map]
Documentary, filmed over 3 years in Venice, Nsukka, and the U.S., about internationally renowned Nigerian artist El Anatsui, whose work is currently on display at UMMA. Also, a screening of Anatsui at Work: Eight Short Films, Vogel’s 2011 collection of short, instructive documentaries that depict Anatsui demonstrating his artistic process and discussing his theories on specific media as he creates one of his most ambitious works in Nsukka and installs it on the façade of the Palazzo Fortuny Museum in Venice. 7 p.m. (Feb. 19 & Mar. 8) & 3 p.m. (Mar. 24), UMMA Auditorium, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395. [map]
All invited to join a discussion of Michelle Alexander’s influential new study, the 2013 Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads selection. 7-8:30 p.m., AADL Traverwood Branch, 3334 Traver at Huron Pkwy. Free. 327-4555. [map]
Talk by ArborQuest Consulting president James Stilwell. Preceded by networking (6 p.m.) and dinner (6:30 p.m.). 7 p.m., Quarter Bistro, 300 S. Maple. Free (buy your own dinner). Reservations requested by Feb. 14 at abwa-maia.org. 755-0575. [map]
A lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of people with alcoholism. The panel members will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. (Please note: Dawn Farm is not affiliated with Al-Anon or any twelve Step organization.) Free CE for addiction professionals is offered. Dawn Farm is a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. Free. 734-485-8725. info@dawnfarm.org http://www.dawnfarm.org/programs/education-series [map]
Every Tues. except Dec. 25 & Jan. 1. 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. [map]
See review. Monthly open mike storytelling competition sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio show. Each month 10 storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up to tell a 3-5 minute story on the monthly theme. The 3 judges are recruited from the audience. Monthly winners compete in a Grand Slam on April 11 (see listing). Space limited, so it’s smart to arrive early. Jan 15: "Detours."Feb. 19: Love Hurts.Mar. 19: Clumsy.Apr. 16: Mystery.May 21: "Busted."June 18: "Scars.". 7:30-9 p.m. (doors open and sign-up begins at 6 p.m.), The Circus, 210 S. First. $5. 764-5118. [map]
Talk by Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries research scientist Jeff Schaeffer. Refreshments. 7:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. 665-0248. [map]
Every Tues. All German speakers invited for conversation. 8-10 p.m., Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 453-2394. [map]
Feb. 10 & 19. Performances by visiting piano students. Feb. 10: The Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. Feb. 19: Oberlin Conservatory. 8 p.m., U-M Music School Britton Recital Hall, 1100 Baits (off Broadway), North Campus. Free. 764-0594. [map]
Veteran jazz guitarist and composer Musillami leads this trio, founded in 2002 and including bassist Joel Fonda and drummer George Schuller, in originals ranging styles from hard bop to avant-garde. Their 2012 album Mettle is “one of Musillami’s strongest efforts yet, weaving his rubbery sound into a tapestry of clench-jawed blues, tart tango and hip-hop-inspired grooves,” writes a Jazz Times reviewer. 8 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $10-$25 (students, $5). Reservations recommended. 769-2999. [map]
French North African guitar virtuoso with a flashy, intense fingerpicking style whose music is a sonorous instrumental blend of several idioms--jazz, bluegrass, Celtic, French folk, South American--woven around his wordless vocal stylings. The winner of the Grand Prix du Disque at age 17, he has released a series of albums that have provoked comparisons to Doc Watson, Michael Hedges, and John Renbourn. 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $17.50 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]
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