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Calendar of Events

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

12:30. 1:30. 2:30. & 3:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

Daily (except July 4). Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 p.m. daily) is an exploration of the current night sky. The Zula Patrol (12:30 p.m. weekdays) is an animated exploration of weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary. MarsQuest (2:30 p.m. weekdays and 12:30 p.m. Sat.), narrated by Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, is about the history of the Red Planet and the reasons for our interest in it. Followed by a brief update on current issues about Mars. Origins of Life (2:30 p.m. Sat. only) is an audiovisual show about the prebiotic chemistry of the Universe after the Big Bang, the formation of the stars and solar systems, the first life on Earth, the great extinctions, and the search for extraterrestrial life. U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.

3 & 8 p.m.

"Wake": Purple Rose Theatre Company.

Every Wed.-Sun. June 18-Aug. 23. Guy Sanville directs local actors in the world premiere of Carey Crim's comedy about an agoraphobic mortician whose vivacious mother and precocious teenage daughter try desperately to get her to leave the house. Stars Stacie Hadgikosti, Michelle Mountain, Sandy Ryder, and Bill Simmons. Purple Rose, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $25 (Sun. eves., Wed. & Thurs.), $33 (Sat. & Sun. matinees), & $38 (Fri. & Sat. eves.) in advance and at the door. 433-7673.

10 a.m.

Storytime: Waters Place Borders.

Every Wed.-Fri. Borders staff read from books for infants, babies, and toddlers. Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.

11 a.m.

Waterloo Recreation Area.

Every Wed.-Sat. Programs presented by WRA park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh unless otherwise noted. Today's topic: "Birds of Prey." Also this month: "Creatures of the Ice" (July 2), "Endangered Species" (July 3), "Michigan`s State Symbols" (July 22), "Michigan Mammals" (July 23), "Massasauga Rattlesnake" (July 25), "What`s in a Seed" (July 29), "Petoskey Stone Polishing" (July 30), "Alien Invaders" (July 31). Remainder of July schedule TBA. Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. $6 vehicle entry fee. 475-3170.

11-11:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Tues. & Wed. Stories and songs for kids age 2 & up (accompanied by an adult). Note: These storytimes are also offered at the Traverwood (Tues., 11-11:30 a.m. & Wed., 6-6:30 p.m.), Malletts Creek (Wed., 10-10:30 a.m.), and Pittsfield (Thurs., 7-7:30 p.m., & Fri., 10-10:30 a.m.) branches. AADL youth department story room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).

Noon-12:30 p.m.

Chime Concert: Kerrytown Shops.

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. Local chimemaster Heather O'Neal demonstrates. Kerrytown. Free. 369-3107.

Noon-2 p.m.

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

June 1-Oct. 31. Musical entertainment by a variety of local performers TBA. Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at S. Division. Free. 665-8001.

12:45-4 p.m.

Social Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Tues. & Wed. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play bridge. No partner required. Also, Tues. at 10 a.m., Scrabble. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

12:45-4:15 p.m.

ACBL Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Wed. & Thurs. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Bring a partner. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $5. 769-5911.

1-4 p.m.

Chess: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.

Every Wed. All seniors invited to play chess. Refreshments. Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.

2-4 p.m.

"Weed 'n' Sing": Community Farm of Ann Arbor.

July 1, 11, 15, 25, & 29. All invited to sing rounds and other songs while weeding the farm's crops. Community Farm of Ann Arbor, 1525 S. Fletcher Rd., Chelsea. Free. 475-7451.

2-3 p.m.

"Scrap Your Heart Out": Ann Arbor District Library.

July 1 & 30 (different branch locations). All kids in grades 4-8 invited bring personal memorabilia to put in a scrapbook. Materials provided. AADL Pittsfield Branch (July 1), 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-8301.

4 p.m.

Storytime: Cranbrook Whole Foods Market Kids Club.

Every Wed. Whole Foods staffers read stories for kids ages 3-12 accompanied by a parent. The Kids Club also sponsors "Paint Your Own Terra Cotta Pot" (July 25, 1 p.m., $5), for kids ages 3-12. Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. Free. 997-7507.

5-8 p.m.

Scrabble: Ann Arbor Scrabblers.

Every Wed. All invited to play this popular word game. Bring a set, if you have one. Arbor Brewing, 114 E. Washington. Free. 994-0084.

6 p.m.

"West Side Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Wed. Moderate/fast-paced 25-mile and slow-paced, 13-18 miles, rides to the Dexter Dairy Queen and back. Now in its 32nd year, this ride is a favorite with newcomers and casual riders. Other Wed. ride: "Superior Salem Dirt Road" (9 a.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church parking lot, Gottfredson Rd. at Plymouth-Ann Arbor Rd., 248-437-5067, 663-5060, 663-8960, 482-5103), a slow/moderate-paced ride, 19 miles or more along gravel country roads. sharp, meet at Sweepster parking lot, 2800 N. Zeeb Rd. Free. 426-5116 (longer ride), 665-4552 & 761-2659 (shorter ride).

6 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

Every Sun. & Tues.-Fri. and July 11, 12, 16, 29, & 20 (different programs). All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using a Legacy deck. Bring your own cards. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5. 786-3746.

6:30-8 p.m.

AXIS Coffeehouse: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Wed. All kids in grades 6-12 invited to perform their own poetry or monologue, or a favorite by another writer, or just to sip a hot drink and listen. AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.

6:30 p.m.

Storytime: Arborland Borders.

Every Wed. & Fri. A Borders staffer reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Raffle. Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948.

7-10 p.m.

"Exploring American BBQ": Zingerman's Roadhouse.

Zingerman's Roadhouse chef Alex Young hosts a dinner featuring barbecued pork, pork ribs, and Texas beef brisket using meat from old breeds of cattle and hogs bred by Niman Ranch (Thornton, IA) and local farmers using sustainable practices. Zingerman's Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson at Maple. $45. Reservations required. 663-3663.

7 p.m.

Food Tastings: Zingerman's Delicatessen.

July 1, 8, 9, 22, & 23. Zingerman's staff and guest food experts discuss and offer taste samples of various gourmet delights. Today: "Bacon," with Zingerman's cofounder Ari Weinzweig, author of the recently published Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon. Zingerman's Next Door (upstairs kids room), 422 Detroit St. $20 (July 1, 9, & 22), $30 (July 8 & 23) in advance, $25 (July 1, 9, & 22), $35 (July 8 & 23) at the door. Space limited; reservations required. 663-3354.

7 p.m.

"Israeli Scouts Friendship Caravan": Jewish Community Center.

A program of song, dance, and storytelling celebrating friendship by a touring ensemble of Israeli Boy and Girl Scouts. Preceded at 6 p.m. by a pizza dinner. Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). $6 (family, $18). $2 discounts for JCC members. Reservations requested. 971-0990.

7 p.m.

"Top of the Park": Ann Arbor Summer Festival.

Through July 5. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features music by local, area, and national bands. The music is followed at 10 p.m. (Sun.-Thurs.) by free movies and at 10:30 p.m. (Fri.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone tent (6:30-8 p.m.) with hands-on activities for kids. Food concessions from area restaurants. Tonight: Hot Club of Detroit (7 p.m.), a popular jazz quartet that plays in the style of the great Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt. Followed at 10 p.m. by 2 short films and The Triplets of Belleville, Sylvain Chomet's 2002 animated film, at once goofy and frightening, about 3 aged eccentric female music hall stars who befriend an old woman and her dog as they help her search for her kidnapped grandson. Tonight is also "Bike Night." Attendees are encouraged to bike to Ingalls Mall. The Summer Festival also includes a series of Power Center and Hill Auditorium shows on July 1-4 (see listings). Ingalls Mall at Washington. Free. 994-5999.

7-11 p.m.

Ann Arbor Bridge Club.

Every Wed. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. If you plan to come without a partner, call in advance or arrive 20 minutes early. Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline at Maple. (Park on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. 623-8050.

7:30-10 p.m.

Visitors Night: Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club.

All invited to check out the trains whizzing around on the club's big, elaborate layout, housed in a depot restored by the club. Michigan Central depot, 3487 Broad St., Dexter. Free. 426-5100.

7:30 p.m.

Stark Raving MADrigal Singers.

Every Wed. through Aug. 26. Singers of all abilities invited to join in singing madrigals and other part songs. location TBA. Free. 973-6499.

7:30 p.m.

"Renewing the Revolution": Megiddo Peace Project Town Meeting.

All invited to join a discussion about local government and economic policy. 310 S. Ashley. Free. 761-7967.

8 p.m.

"Music in the Park": Ann Arbor Civic Band Summer Concert Series.

Every Wed. through July 22. A popular local outdoor summer tradition. The 70-year-old Civic Band is led by director Bob Gourley. Bring a picnic and blanket and relax on the grassy slopes. Lemonade and popcorn available. Tonight: "4th of July Concert," with patriotic marches, an "Armed Forces Salute" (a medley of service tunes), "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "America the Beautiful," Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever," and more. West Park band shell near N. Seventh and Miller. Free. 429-5301.

8 p.m.

CANCELED: Jose Gonzalez: Ann Arbor Summer Festival.

Grammy-winning Swedish singer-songwriter and guitarist of Argentinian descent who is best known for his minimalist pop-folk cover of The Knife's "Heartbeats." "Gonzalez has a reassuringly airy voice and the intricate finger-picking of a leftfield jazz aficionado," says a Pitchfork review of his 2007 album In Our Nature. "Thoughtful and atmospheric." Opening act is Alice Russell, an English R&B and jazz chanteuse who's been compared to Amy Winehouse. Power Center. Tickets $20-$35 in advance at the Michigan League Ticket Office & annarborsummerfestival.org, and (if available) at the door. To charge by phone, call 764-2538. 994-5999.

8:30-10:30 p.m.

"My Trivia Live": Pizza House.

Every Wed. All invited to join a team to enter a trivia contest. Prizes. Pizza House, 618 Church. Free. 995-5095.

9-11:30 p.m.

"Juke Box Jungle": Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub.

Every Wed. Conor O'Neill's staff member Brian Aherne hosts a music trivia quiz. Prizes. Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main. $3 team fee. 665-2968.

9:30-11 p.m.

Wednesdays @ Michigan Union: Swing Ann Arbor.

Every Wed. Swing dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring casual or nicer shoes that stay on your feet when you're active. Preceded by intermediate swing (7:30 p.m.) and beginning swing (8:30 p.m.) lessons. Michigan Union Pendleton Room (occasionally Ballroom or U-Club). $5 (includes lessons). 945-8428.

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