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The WEMU Stage
"Growing Pretty": Purple Rose Theatre Company.
"Exits and Entrances": Performance Network Professional Season.
 Saturday
May, 2008
 6:11 a.m.
"Sunrise Saturday Ride":
Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society. Every Saturday. Very slow-paced 22-mile ride to Dexter for breakfast. Begins at sunrise.
(May 17), meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 665-6327, 913-9851.
8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Pre-Team State Gymnastics Meet:
GymAmerica. May 17 & 18. More than 400 young Michigan gymnasts converge for a 2-day meet.
EMU Bowen Field House, Ypsilanti. Free. 971-1667.
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Horse Shows:
Hunter Jumper Association of Michigan. May 15-18, & 22-25. English riding and jumping competitions at the state level. Highlights include junior and amateur riding shows on Saturday afternoons and junior and amateur jumping shows at 1 p.m. each Sunday.
Waterloo Hunt Club, corner of Glenn at Katz (west off Mount Hope Rd. from I-94 exit 150), Grass Lake. Free. 561-723-6287.
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Car Show:
Varsity Ford. Classic car owners invited to show up in their rides and put them on display. All invited to cruise through the exhibit or view it on foot. Also, an indoor swap meet for buying, trading, or selling car parts and auto stuff. Raffle, refreshments, and an appearance by Detroit-area oldies DJ Rockin' Ronnie. Proceeds benefit U-M Mott Children's Hospital.
(swap setup, 7 a.m.), Varsity Ford, 3480 Jackson Rd. Free. Donations accepted. 996-2300.
8-10 a.m.
"May Morning Bird Walk":
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. WCPARC naturalist Faye Stoner leads a hike among the lake, woods, and fields to look for birds. Bring binoculars and a bird book if you have them.
Independence Lake County Park Gamble Group Center, 3200 Jennings (north off North Territorial), Webster Twp. Free. Vehicle entrance fees: $5/day ($2.50 for seniors age 62 & over), $25/year. 971-6337.
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ann Arbor Antiques Market.:May 17 & 18. From its small Farmers' Market niche 30 years ago, this show has grown to national importance, with more than 300 antiques and collectibles dealers. It's the nation's largest monthly antiques show, and some say the best. No reproductions are allowed, experts check every booth, and the items' authenticity is guaranteed. Deliveries available. Food concessions. No pets. Managed by Nancy and Woody Straub.
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. $6 (children age 12 & under accompanied by an adult, free). Free parking. (937) 875-0808 (before the show), 429-3145 (day of show).
8:30 a.m.
23rd Annual Ann Arbor Springtime Invitational Figure Skating Championship:
Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club. May 15-18. Over 800 skaters ages 6 to adult from as far away as Colorado and Minnesota compete in solo, pairs, couples, and ice dancing categories in this USFSA-sanctioned competition. Exciting finals are spread out over all 4 days, mostly toward the end of each day's competitions, with the bulk of finals on Sunday. Tentative times: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Ann Arbor Ice Cube, 2121 Oak Valley Dr. Free. 662-3925. 5|ss "18th Annual Heart and Sole Race": Chelsea Community Hospital. 5- and 10-km runs, a 2-mile run/walk, and a 5-km walk to benefit the hospital. 3-deep awards per 10-year age group for the 5 km and 10 km, and awards for top 10 2-mile runners and walkers.
Chelsea Community Hospital, 775 S. Main, Chelsea. $20 (kids age 12 & younger, $12; families, $45) in advance; $25 (kids age 12 & younger, $15; families, $50) on race day. 475-4100.
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
"Walk & Wag":
Huron Valley Humane Society. 300 local dogs usually attend this fund-raising walk and dog activity and game fest. In addition to a leisurely stroll through scenic park trails, participants of both species can watch the agile area performing dog troupe Rock and Roll Canines race gleefully though obstacle courses to music. Emcee is 107one FM DJ Martin Bandyke. For dogs, there's a bone 'n' ball treasure hunt in a hay maze, a chance to snag a treat from a treat-heaped kiddie pool, a "sit and stay" contest with prizes, the popular and truly hilarious bobbing for wieners (bring a camera), and pawdicures. For people, there's a raffle ($1,000 first prize), a pet look-alike contest, face painting, and kids' crafts. Busch's hot dogs and snacks are available. Proceeds benefit the Huron Valley Humane Society.
County Farm Park. Pledges or donation. 662-5585.
9 a.m.
"Dexter Breakfast Ride":
Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society. Every Saturday. Beginner-friendly slow-paced (22 miles) and moderate/fast-paced (30 to 80 miles) 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 or change for a phone call, and snacks.
meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St., or at Barton Park, Huron River Dr. Free. For information, 994-3001.
9 a.m.-noon.
Adopt-a-Park Kickoff:
Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division. All invited to join their neighbors in planting, mulching, and cleaning up a city park near your neighborhood. Participating parks include Burns, Fuller, Hannah Nature Area, Hunt, Huron Highlands, Lansdowne, Liberty Plaza, Maryfield-Wildwood, Wellington, and Wurster.
various park locations. Free. 996-3266.
9 a.m.-noon.
Restoration Work Day:
U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens. All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants and prepare new planting sites. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided; bring loppers or pruners if you wish.
Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. 647-8528.
9 a.m.-noon (check-in 8-9 a.m.).
20th Annual Downtown Blooms & Cleanup:
Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation. Hundreds of volunteers usually turn out for a morning of sweeping, trash collecting, flower planting, and other tasks to spruce up the downtown. Bring work gloves, brooms, and planting trowels, if you have them. All volunteers receive a free pizza-and-pop lunch at noon.
meet at Liberty Plaza, Liberty at Division. Free. Preregistration requested. 994-4176.
9 a.m.
"T'ai Chi Ch'uan at the Cube.":Every Saturday & Sunday. Local t'ai chi instructor Chad Eisner leads a session of these slow meditative movements for beginning and advanced practitioners.
U-M Cube, between the Union and the SAB. Free. 930-2747.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Carol Doak:
Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild. Talk by this quilter, writer, and quilting instructor known for her expertise in using paper piecing to create intricate, beautiful quilts. Followed at 11 a.m. by a member "show and tell" and sale of quilting supplies, fabrics, and books, and workshops. Display of quilts to be donated to SafeHouse. Raffle. Lunch available.
WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., 4800 E. Huron River Dr. $10 (members, free). Wheelchair-accessible. 878-6396.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Garage Sale:
Old West Side Association. May 17 & 18. Many Old West Side residents hold garage sales for 2 days.
Old West Side neighborhood. Free admission. 763-4190.
10 a.m.
Children's Storytime:
Waters Place Borders. Every Wednesday and Saturday. Borders staff read from picture books and books for babies, infants, and toddlers.
(Wed.) & noon (Sat.), Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Antique Tractor, Truck and Farm Equipment Show & Annual Meeting:
Waterloo Farm Museum. May 17 & 18. Display of more than 100 vintage vehicles from collectors and clubs around Michigan. Also, a chance to tour the exhibit with Farm Museum members after the annual business meeting (with a free lunch) on May 18.
Waterloo Area Farm Museum, 9998 Waterloo-Munith Rd. (left off Clear Lake Rd. 5 miles north from I-94 exit 153), Waterloo Recreation Area. Free. 426-9135.
10 a.m.
Walk:
Grex. Every Saturday. All invited to join members of this local computer-conferencing group for a walk from Gallup Park through Nichols Arboretum
meet in Gallup Park parking lot, 3000 Fuller Rd. (west side of Huron Pkwy.). Free. 741-9351.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
The WEMU Stage:on North University includes a presentation of children's writing (12:30-1:30 p.m.), a reading by New York poet and graphic novelist Danny Simmons (2-3 p.m.), poetry readings by local teens from Volume Poetry Project (3:30-4:30 p.m.), and the performance poet and songwriter Regie Gibson (5-6 p.m.).
North University area. Free. 369-3366.
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Flower Sale:
Carpenter Elementary School. A sale of flats, potted plants, hanging plants, and baskets. A benefit for the Carpenter PTO.
Carpenter parking lot, 4250 Central Blvd. Free admission. 971-5903.
10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
"Picnic Pops":
Pioneer High School. An all-day musical bonanza of performances by local middle and high school bands and orchestras that an organizer calls "Ann Arbor's biggest block party." Also, a chance to meet the new Skyline High School's 1st band director, Jason Smith. Brats and other picnic treats available. Rain or shine (it's under a big tent).
PHS, 601 W. Stadium at S. Main. Free admission. 663-1910 ext. 103.
11 a.m.
Storytime:
Nicola's Books. Every Saturday. Storytelling program for kids under age 7.
Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.
Noon-2 p.m.
Southern Michigan Orienteering Club.:May 17 & 25 (different locations). All invited to try this at-your-own-pace sport of reading maps and compasses to follow an outdoor course. Maps, some compasses available. No experience necessary.
Pond Lily Lookout, Green Rd., Chelsea (east on Green Rd. off Clear Lake Rd. north of I-94). $10 (members, $5). 995-4783.
Noon.
Draw Doubles:
Local 101 Disc Golf Club. Every Saturday. All invited to play disc golf at one of Hudson Mills Metropark's 24-hole disc golf courses. Disc golf is a popular sport played with a Frisbee-like disc; the goal is to land the disc in a "pole hole" in the fewest shots. In draw doubles play, beginners are paired with advanced players to create parity. Prizes. Golf discs available free from the Hudson Mills Metropark office.
Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial Rd. (between Dexter-Pinckney Rd. & Huron River Dr.), Dexter. $5 per player; free for spectators. Vehicle entrance fees: $4/day, $20/year ($12 for seniors age 62 & over). 449-4300.
Noon-6 p.m.
"5th Annual Tour of Remodeled Homes":
National Association of the Remodeling Industry. May 17 & 18. Tour of 9 homes in Washtenaw County with remodeled kitchens, baths, sunrooms, and more.
various locations. $10. 665-3055.
The State Street Area Association Stage:on Ingalls Mall opens with "Authors as Environmental Activists" (12:30-1:30 p.m.), a panel discussion moderated by U-M English professor John Knott with University of Arizona entomology professor Stephen Buchmann (The Forgotten Pollinators), local fiction writer and essayist Janet Kauffman (Trespassing: Dirt Stories and Field Notes), activist Diane Wilson (An Unreasonable Woman: A True Story of Shrimpers, Politicos, Polluters, and the Fight for Seadrift, Texas), and Earth Works founder John Javna and his daughter Sophie Javna (50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Planet). Teen fiction writer Deb Caletti (2-3 p.m.), a National Book Award finalist, discusses her work and announces the winners of the Ann Arbor District Library teen writing contest awards. Also, a
celebrity spelling bee
"Rockin' Rocks":
Waterloo Recreation Area. Park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh presents some fun facts about the rocks just outside the Discovery Center. 11 a.m., Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. Space limited; preregistration required. Vehicle entrance fees: $6/day, $24/year ($6/year for seniors age 65 & over). 475 -
3170. 475-3170.
Southern Michigan Orienteering Club.:May 17 & 25 (different locations). All invited to try this at-your-own-pace sport of reading maps and compasses to follow an outdoor course. Maps, some compasses available. No experience necessary.
Pond Lily Lookout, Green Rd., Chelsea (east on Green Rd. off Clear Lake Rd. north of I-94). $10 (members, $5). 995-4783.
The ProQuest-CSA Stage:on North University features a reading by novelist Lisa Tucker from The Cure for Modern Life (12:30-1:30 p.m.), her new novel about a divorced couple - a medical ethicist and a pharmaceutical executive - who have become professional enemies, and "Mom Power Hour" (3:30-4:30 p.m.), a panel discussion with journalist Julie Halpert (Making Up with Mom), novelist and screenwriter Jane Bernstein (Rachel in the World), and Mydols member and memoirist Judy Davids (Rock Star Mommy). A performance by the
Mydols
The Michigan Humanities Council Stage:on North University includes "Future of the Book" (2-3 p.m.), a panel discussion with National Endowment of the Arts representatives David Kipen and Sunil Iyengar, U-M Sweetland Writing Center lecturer Naomi Silver, and U-M School of Information grad student Buzzy Nielsen, and "Books in Translation" (3:30-4:30 p.m.), a panel discussion moderated by Shaman Drum Bookshop owner Karl Pohrt with Maureen Freely, translator of Nobel laureate Ohran Pamuk's
Snow,
Ultimate Frisbee:
Ann Arbor Ultimate. Every Saturday (tentatively). All invited to join a pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly aggressive players are politely asked to leave. 2:30 p.m., Fuller Field. Free. *
info@a2ultimate.org
The Borders Stage:on North University begins with "Selecting the Best Children's Literature" (12:30-1:30 p.m.), a panel discussion moderated by children's librarian Ieva Bates with local Beatrix Potter expert Liz Elling, U-M Residential College children's literature lecturer Liz Goodenough, and longtime Borders children's book buyer Ruta Drummond. Also, Michigan Radio All Things Considered host Charity Nebbe reads from her debut children's book
Our Walk in the Woods
"Full Moon Campfire":
Superior Land Conservancy. All invited to enjoy a family-oriented campfire in one of the largest Conservancy-owned nature preserves in southeast Michigan. Bring campfire refreshments and lawn chairs; firewood appreciated. No pets. 9 p.m. (gate opens at 4 p.m.), LeFurge Woods, Prospect Rd. (1'da2 mile north of Geddes), Superior Twp. Free. 484-6565
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"The Life Before Her Eyes":
Michigan Theater Foundation. (Vadim Perelman, 2008.) May 17-22. Film adaptation of award-winning local fiction writer Laura Kasischke's novel about an adolescent girl who survives a horrifying shooting only to become a middle-aged mom adrift and slowly keeling over in the calm but shadowy waters of a seemingly perfect life. Uma Thurman, Evan Rachel Wood. Times TBA, Michigan Theater. $8.50 (children, students, seniors, & veterans, $6.75; MTF members, $6). 668-TIME
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3rd Saturday Contra Dance:
Cobblestone Farm Dancers. Robin Warner, Peter Baker, and Martha Vander Kolk call to music by Picks and Sticks. No partner needed; all dances taught; beginners welcome. Lesson at 7:30 p.m. Wear cool, casual clothes and comfy, flat, smooth-soled shoes. 8 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. (1'da2 mile south of I-94).
$10. 665-8863.
Today: a trip to
Volunteer Stewardship Workday:
Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division. May 3, 10, 17, & 25. All invited to help city parks natural area preservation staff maintain the natural areas in various city parks. Also, city staffers lead a short nature walk at the end of each workday. Snacks & tools provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. Today: a trip to Greenview Park to plant bulbs and spread wood chips.
meet at the Greenview Park sign across from Barnard Rd. on Greenview Rd. (off Scio Church Rd. west of S. Seventh St.). Free. 996-3266.
2008 Ann Arbor Book Festival.:
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The Michigan League Michigan Room:stage kicks off with "Books Change Lives" (11 a.m.), a panel discussion with Community High School English teacher Judith DeWoskin, Funny in Farsi author Firoozeh Dumas, and poet, graphic novelist, and artist Danny Simmons. NPR political correspondent Don Gonyea moderates "Faith and Politics" (2-3 p.m.), a panel with Millsaps College (Jackson, Mississippi) history professor Robert McElvaine (Grand Theft Jesus: The Hijacking of Religion in America), journalist Christine Wicker (The Fall of the Evangelical Nation: The Surprising Crisis Inside the Church), and Columbia University religious history professor Randall Balmer (God in the White House). U-M English professor Nicholas Delbanco reads from The Count of Concord (3:30-4:30 p.m.), his historical novel about the 18th-century American polymath Benjamin Thompson, and a
"Pitch Panel"
The Michigan League Kalamazoo Room:stage features a reading by Turkish-born English novelist Maureen Freely from her new novel Enlightenment (12:30-1:30 p.m.) and an interview with graphic novelist
Paul Hornschemeier
The Michigan League Hussey Room:stage features a reading by Firoozeh Dumas from her memoir Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America (2-3 p.m.) and local young writers from 826michigan present their
one-act plays based on Hemingway stories
The Gale Stage:on North University begins with a reading by award-winning local storyteller Laura Pershin Raynor of Giles Andreae's children's book Giraffes Can't Dance (12:30-1:30 p.m.). The reading is accompanied by a performance by the Ann Arbor Civic Ballet. Local poet Raymond McDaniel (see review, p. 79) reads from his new collection Saltwater Empire (2-3 p.m.). NPR political correspondent Don Gonyea moderates a panel discussion on "Election Year Issues" (3:30-4:30 p.m.) with journalist Daniel Radosh (Rapture Ready!), Earth Works founder John Javna (50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth), and University of Iowa political science professor Michael Lewis Beck (The American Voter Revisited). "Going to the Dogs" (5-6 p.m.) features readings by New Orleans fiction writer Ken Foster from his acclaimed essay collection Dogs I Have Met and by children's book writer Geri Taeckens
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"May Madness":
Michigan Argentine Tango Club. May 16-19 (different locations). Four days of tango dance parties. Preceded by tango lessons ($20 & up), 8-9:30 p.m.
Michigan League Ballroom. $15 (students, $10). 973-2338.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
6th Annual Plant Swap:
Garden Faerie . All invited to swap labeled annuals, perennials, shrubs, veggies, herbs, seeds, and gardening tools, ornaments, magazines, and books. Cake and lemonade provided. Rain or shine.
Southeast Area Park, Platt at Ellsworth. Free. 975-6865.
1 p.m.
U-M Baseball vs. Northwestern.:
Ray Fisher Stadium. $5 (youths age 12 & under, $3; U-M students, free). 764-0247.
1 & 3 p.m.
"Super Science Shows":
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Family Day. Every Saturday & Sunday. Museum staff give family-friendly science demos.
Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $7 (members & infants free) regular museum admission. 995-5439.
1 p.m.
Ann Arbor Women's Rugby vs. Indianapolis Rugby Football Club.:
Riverside Park (off Wall St.). Free. 330-1177.
1-5 p.m.
"Pokemon Tournament":
Ann Arbor District Library. All kids and adults invited to bring their Game Boy Advance and their copy of Pokemon (or use the AADL House Pokemon) to compete for prizes in a tournament.
AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.
2 & 8 p.m.
"The Crucible":
Dexter Community Players. May 9-11, 16, & 17. Angelle Chandler directs Dexter-area actors in Arthur Miller's 1953 drama about the infamous 1692 Salem witch trials. Appearing at the height of the McCarthy era, the play was seen in its time as a thinly veiled indictment of senator Joseph McCarthy and his followers, but its enduring popularity suggests it touches on irrationalities endemic to American culture. Stars Sean Sabo, Nicole Coven, Brendan Bachman, Corrina Gauss, and AJ Ellwood.
Dexter High School Copeland Auditorium, 7714 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd., Dexter. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 424-4100.
2-4 p.m.
Steve Lehto:
Barnes & Noble/Ann Arbor Book Festival. This Farmington Hills attorney reads from and discusses Death's Door: The Truth Behind Michigan's Largest Mass Murder, his book about a fatal 1913 stampede of people fleeing what they thought was a burning building. Signing.
Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.
2-4 p.m.
Ann Arbor Juggling Arts Club.:Every Saturday. All invited to practice their juggling skills. Beginners welcome. Indoor location TBA in case of inclement weather.
Free. 761-1115.
2:30-8:30 p.m.
"Buddha's Birthday Celebration":
Zen Buddhist Temple. May 17 & 18. The most festive occasion of the Buddhist year begins today with the 7th Annual Buddha's Birthday Poetry Event. All poets are invited to read a poem. Today's events conclude with an "Evening Celebration" (6 p.m.) that includes a buffet with vegetarian hors d'oeuvres, entrees, and dessert. Followed by a program of music and storytelling by performers TBA. Also, on both days tea is served, and new and used Buddhist books are on sale.
Zen Buddhist Temple, 1214 Packard at Wells. All events are free, except tonight's celebration (adults, $12; students, $6; small children, $5; families, $30). Tickets available in advance and at the door. 761-6520.
3 p.m.
Dexter Community Orchestra.:See review, p. 72. Donald Parrish conducts the orchestra in "Hoe-Down" from Copland's Rodeo, Ravel's arrangement of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, and the world premiere of DCO cellist and U-M music grad Erika Nelson's Locusta, a piece named after Locusta of Gaul, an infamous poisoner who allegedly killed Emperor Claudius. Also, Rachmaninoff's Concerto no. 1 in F-sharp Minor with pianist J. Bennett, winner of the DCO Young Artist Competition.
Dexter Center for the Performing Arts, Dexter High School, 2200 N. Parker (south off Shield from Baker Rd.), Dexter. Free. 426-2734, 355-0725.
3 & 8 p.m.
"Exits and Entrances":
Performance Network Professional Season. Every Thursday-Sunday, April 24-June 1. David Wolber directs the renowned South African playwright Athol Fugard's recent autobiographical drama, set in the mid-1950s, about his life-changing friendship with the legendary Afrikaans actor Andre Huguenet, known at one time as the Laurence Olivier of South Africa. Set during apartheid, the play explores the nature and power of the theater through the mutually sustaining relationship that develops between an idealistic young actor and an older actor struggling to find meaning and dignity at the end of his career. According to New York Times critic Charles Isherwood, the play "movingly speaks of theater's potential to shape lives in enduring ways, even as it acknowledges the evanescence of the art form." Stars Robert Grossman and Kevin Young.
Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. Preview tickets: whatever you can afford to pay (Apr. 24), $20 (Apr. 25 & 27 and May 1), and $28 (Apr. 26). May 2 opening night tickets: $42 includes reception. After May 2: $30 (Thurs. & Sat. matinee), $35 (Fri. & Sun.), and $42 (Sat. eve.). $3 discounts available for seniors age 60 & over, $10 discounts available (except Sat. eve.) for students. Tickets available in advance at performancenetwork.org & by phone, and at the door. Half-price student rush tickets & $10 tickets for age 16 & under available 1 hour before showtime. For reservations, call 663-0681; to charge by phone, call 663-0696.
3 & 8 p.m.
"Growing Pretty":
Purple Rose Theatre Company. Every Wednesday-Sunday (except May 7) through May 31, and May 6 & 27. See review, left. Michelle Mountain directs the world premiere of Carey Crim's coming-of-age tale about a girl who dreams of becoming a supermodel. When her mom steals the love of her life, the girl has to navigate, alone, the difficult path of becoming an artist. The cast features Stacie Hadgikosti, Brian Ogden, Grant Krause, Rhiannon Ragland, Matt Gwynn, and Hugh Maguire. 8 p.m., Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea.
Tickets $25 (Wed. & Thurs.), $30 (Sat. & Sun. matinees), & $35 (Fri. & Sat. eves.) in advance and at the door. 433-7673.
4:00 p.m.
Paddy Casey:
Waters Place Borders This Irish singer-songwriter, who opens for KT Tunstall later tonight (see
below), performs songs from and signs copies of his recent album Addicted
to Company.
Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.
5-9 p.m.
"Kids Night Out":
Ann Arbor Quest Martial Arts. Kids ages 7 & up invited to try a martial arts class, play games, and do crafts. Dinner. Refreshments.
Quest Martial Arts, 2111 Packard. $20. Preregistration required. 332-1800.
6 p.m.
Children's Movie:
Arborland Borders. Every Saturday. Kids (accompanied by a parent) invited to bring teddy bears and watch a family film TBA. Popcorn.
Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948.
6:30-10 p.m.
Teen Game Night":
Jewish Community Center. All teens invited to play Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Mario DDR, Wii Sports, and other arcade games. Also, a pizza dinner and a movie TBA.
JCC gym, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). $24 (JCC members, $20). Reservations required. 971-0990.
7-10 p.m.
"Bonfire in the River and Full Moon Paddle":
Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation. All invited to paddle around Argo Pond in the moonlight and with a blazing fire floating in the middle of the pond to observe birds and other animals as they prepare for their nocturnal lives.
Argo Canoe Livery, 1055 Longshore Dr. (north off Moore from Broadway at Maiden Lane). $9 (includes paddleboat rental) & $18 (includes canoe or kayak rental). 994-2778, 662-9319.
7 p.m.
6th Annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week Celebration Concert:
Michigan Taiwanese American Organization. Local youth finalists in a MiTai music contest perform works for strings and piano. Also a performance by the U-M music school 2008 concerto competition winner, pianist Ming-Hsiu Yen. Followed by a reception.
Greenhills School Campbell Center for the Performing Arts, 850 Greenhills Dr. (off Earhart). Free. 469-4010.
7 p.m.
"Wine, Word, & Song":
Neutral Zone. Wine reception with performances by the Ann Arbor teen slam poetry team and various teen musicians. A benefit for the Neutral Zone.
370 Meadow Creek Dr. (off Windycrest Dr. off Geddes). $75. Reservations required. 214-9995.
7-10 p.m.
Grand Opening:
Liberty Street Robot Supply & Repair. A robot dance-off and a robot-themed puppet show by local 826michigan youth writing center students to celebrate the opening of this shop in the 826michigan space. (See Marketplace Changes, p. 115.) Refreshments.
Liberty Street Robot, 115 E. Liberty. Free. 761-3463.
7-9 p.m.
"Frog Fest":
Leslie Science Center (Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation). Family-oriented program includes practice making frog calls followed by a walk to the pond to listen to the frogs and toads calling each other. Also, games and other activities to discover more about frogs, toads, and salamanders.
Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. $6 (family, $25). Preregistration required. 997-1553.
7:30 p.m.
Student Productions:
Pioneer High School Theater Guild. May 16-18. Pioneer High School students perform 5 of their original short plays and A Very Star Wars Christmas , a new play written and directed by local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier.
Pioneer High School Little Theater, 601 W. Stadium at Main. $7 (students and Pioneer staff, $5). 994-2120.
7:30 p.m.
Dexter Twirlers Square Dance Club.:Glen Geer calls square dances for experienced dancers to recorded music. No partner necessary. Wear soft-soled shoes (not tennis shoes).
St. Andrew's United Church of Christ, 7610 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. $5. 433-0308.
7:30 p.m.
Jandek:
WCBN-FM. Extremely rare public appearance by this veteran musical project led by a virtually anonymous musician based in the Houston, Texas area - he's usually referred to by the name of his project, Jandek - who specializes in idiosyncratic, often atonal songs based on East Texas blues and folk traditions. Jandek has released more than 50 records over 30 years, including the recent The Myth of Blue Icicles. Jandek, who tonight plays electric bass, is joined by trumpeter James Cornish, harpsichordist (and U-M music professor) Christian Matjias, and improvisational dancer Boiba Bell.
Lydia Mendelssohn Theater. Free. 763-3500.
7:30 p.m.
Student Productions:
Pioneer High School Theater Guild. May 16-18. Pioneer High School students perform 5 of their original short plays and A Very Star Wars Christmas , a new play written and directed by local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier.
Pioneer High School Little Theater, 601 W. Stadium at Main. $7 (students and Pioneer staff, $5). 994-2120.
8-11 p.m.
International Folk Dancing.:Dancing to live music by Dawn's Early Light. The program begins with a dance lesson.
Gretchen's House, 2625 Traver. $5-$10 (students, $3) donation. 995-0011.
8 & 10:30 p.m.
Jarrod Harris:
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. May 15-17. Ann Arbor debut of this fast-rising young Atlanta observational humorist, a favorite of Stephen Colbert known for his long-winded, sarcastic tirades that mix together the autobiographical and the abstract. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served; the Friday & Saturday early shows are nonsmoking.
old VFW Hall (below Seva restaurant), 314 E. Liberty. $7 (Thurs.) & $10 (Fri. & Sat.) reserved seating in advance, $9 (Thurs.) & $12 (Fri. & Sat.) general admission at the door. 996-9080.
8 p.m.
"Arms and the Man":
Michigan Classical Repertory Theatre. May 1-4, 8-11, & 15-18. Charles Jabour directs local actors in George Bernard Shaw's popular satiric comedy, set during the 1885 Serbo-Bulgarian war, about a naively romantic young aristocratic woman who falls in love despite herself with a hard-boiled Swiss mercenary who would rather carry chocolates than guns. Arms offers a humorous critique of sentimental idealism in war and love. Stars Brittany Filek-Gibson, Audra Lord, Luna Alexander, Josh Hamilton, Jared Heeren, Gary Regal, and Joseph Fournier.
Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron, Ypsilanti. Tickets $18 (students & seniors, $15; groups of 6 or more, $12 each; Thurs., pay what you can) in advance and at the door. 214-6600.
8 p.m.
"Bigfoot Stole My Wife":
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. May 16-18 . Cassie Mann directs local actors in fiction writer Ron Carlson's series of 6 comic monologues based on tabloid headlines, such as "I Ate My Best Friend's Brain" and "The Tablecloth of Turin." Cast: Thom Johnson, Pete Niedbala, Kristen Stelter, Deb Wood, Andy Jentzen, Brian Harcourt, and Matt Steward.
AACT Studio, 322 W. Ann. Tickets $10 & $15 in advance and at the door. 971-2228.
8 p.m.
BETTY:
The Ark . This cabaret-style pop-rock quintet fronted by a trio of female vocalists is known for its brainy and bawdy blend of wild humor, trashy theatrics, and ironic original songs written from a deliciously ill-bred feminist perspective and often performed a cappella. Its music has been described as a cross between the B-52s, Joni Mitchell, and Parliament Funkadelic. A longtime local favorite, BETTY returns to town for the first time since 2005.
The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $17.50 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office, & all other Ticketmaster outlets; and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS.
8 p.m.
The Red Shuez:
Barnes & Noble. Performance by the local brother-and-sister alt-folk duo of Aaron England and Heidi Guck.
Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.
8 p.m.
KT Tunstall:
Ann Arbor Summer Festival. Ann Arbor debut of this Scottish-born, Grammy-nominated pop-folk star, a singer-songwriter with a bluesy soulful voice whose live performances are chock full of jovial foot stomping. Though her style is a notably indefinable mix of musical genres, her strong rock 'n' roll persona has a BBC reviewer calling her a "young Chrissie Hynde." Opening act is Irish singer-songwriter Paddy Casey . The concert kicks off the Summer Festival, which hits full stride next month.
Power Center. $30-$40 in advance at the Michigan League Box Office. To charge by phone, call 764-2538.
9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Mem Shannon:
The Firefly Club. Funky New Orleans blues by a band led by this veteran deep-voiced blues singer, a former cab driver known for his commanding vocals, innovative guitar work, and fresh, intelligent original songs addressing the travails of contemporary life and politics.
Firefly Club, 207 S. Ashley. Tickets $15 at the door only. 665-9090.
9 p.m.-1 a.m.
"Serious about Salsa" Latin Dance Party:
danceRevolution Dance Studio. High-energy dance party with salsa, merengue, bachata, and cha-cha dancing to recorded music spun by a DJ. No partner necessary.
danceRevolution, Dakota Bldg., 1785 W. Stadium. $5. 945-8428.
10 p.m.-midnight.
"Girls Night ":
ShCabaret and Gallery. Performances by local blues-rock and folk-rock singer-songwriter Tracy Mack and Nashville alt-country singer-songwriter Steff Mahan.
Sh, 325 Braun Ct. $7 admission. 663-0036.
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