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Calendar of Events

Friday, July 3, 2009

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.

10-11:30 a.m.

"Stamp It": Ann Arbor District Library.

All kids from preschoolers through 5th graders invited use the AADL rubber stamp collection to make a mini-mural. AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.

11 a.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.

11 a.m.

Waterloo Recreation Area.

Every Wed.-Sat. Programs presented by WRA park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh unless otherwise noted. Today's topic:, "Endangered Species." Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. $6 vehicle entry fee. 475-3170.

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.

12:30 p.m.

Movie Matinee: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Fri. Screening of a film TBA. Lunch available ($2.50), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

1-4 p.m.

Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.

Every Mon. & Fri. All seniors invited to play bridge. Refreshments. Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.

2-2:30 p.m.

"Story Time": Tree Town Toys Kidtivities.

Every Fri. Tree Town staff tell stories illustrated with puppets. Tree Town Toys, Traver Village, 2611 Plymouth Rd. Free. 929-6545.

6 p.m.

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

Every Fri. Slow-paced 26-mile ride to the Dexter Dairy Queen for a snack. Abbot School, 2670 Sequoia Pkwy. (off Maple 1 block south of Miller). Free. 662-0205.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Summer Concert Series: Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce.

Every Fri, June 5-Aug. 28. A variety of local and area bands. For weekly schedule, see dexterchamber.org. Monument Park gazebo, downtown Dexter. Free. 426-0887.

7-11:30 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: Bugs Beddow Band (9 p.m.), a versatile Detroit ensemble led by trombonist Beddow that plays horn-driven R&B, boogie-rock, blues, and jazz. Opening act is Copper Box (7 p.m.), a Wisconsin quartet that plays an accordion-heavy mix of rock, polka, blues, and zydeco. The bands are followed at 10:30 p.m. by dancing to music spun by DJ Del Villarreal. Ingalls Mall at Washington. Free. 994-5999.

7-11 p.m.

Lodi Township 175th Anniversary Jubilee.

July 3-5 (different programs locations). 3 days of activities. Proceeds benefit a restoration project for the Lodi Township Old Town Hall. Today: Bingo ($2 per card) followed at 9 p.m. by dancing to the New Horizons Band, a local senior band. Beer & wine available. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. Free admission. 944-2922.

7-10 p.m.

Crossroads Summer Festival.

Every Fri., June-Aug. Outdoor stage in downtown Ypsilanti with a variety of dance bands. (In case of rain, held in Club Divine, 25 North Washington.) Tonight: NoteWorthy, a local funk-soul band. Washington St. at Michigan Ave. Free. 717-7305.

7-9 p.m.

Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi Dancing).

All invited to join in song, chant, and circle dances in joyous affirmation of the unity of the world's spiritual traditions. Friends Meetinghouse, 1420 Hill. $5 requested donation. 332-7964.

8-9:30 p.m.

Advanced Study Group: Rudolf Steiner Study Circle of Ann Arbor.

July 3, 17, & 31. All invited to join this ongoing study group to discuss Rudolf Steiner's book Lectures on Karmic Relationships, vol. 7. Familiarity with Steiner's basic ideas required. 33 Ridgeway East, 1 block east of the Arb entrance on Geddes. Free. 662-6398.

8 p.m.

"An Evening with Gladys Knight": Ann Arbor Summer Festival.

The "Empress of Soul" made her singing debut at age 7 when she won the Original Amateur Hour, but she's best known for her time with Gladys Knight & the Pips, when she recorded hits such as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "Midnight Train to Georgia," and "Neither One of Us." "She will torch you, blues you, swing you, and delight you," says a reviewer of her 2006 album Before Me. Hill Auditorium. Tickets $35-$65 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 p.m.

"A Picasso": Performance Network Professional Season.

Every Thurs.-Sun., June 11-July 19. Tony Caselli directs Jeffrey Hatcher's drama, set in 1941 Nazi-occupied Paris, about a high-stakes battle of wills between Pablo Picasso and a beautiful German agent who needs him to authenticate 3 of his works that the Nazis have confiscated from their Jewish owners and intend to feature in a public art-burning. Cast: John Manfredi, Emily Sutton-Smith. Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. Tickets $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.

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.

8 & 10:30 p.m.

Nick Anthony: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.

July 3 & 4. Ann Arbor debut of this young comic from Minnesota, a zany storyteller with a wry, edgy take on life. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served; all Fri. & Sat. early shows are nonsmoking. 314 E. Liberty (below Seva restaurant). $8 reserved seating in advance, $10 general admission at the door. 996-9080.

8:45-11:45 p.m.

"Friday Night Swing": Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association.

Every Fri., except July 17. Swing dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring hard-soled shoes. Preceded at 8 p.m. by beginning lessons. Dakota Bldg., 1785 W. Stadium. $5 (includes lessons; students, $3). 972-9141, 417-9857.

10 p.m.

"Fireworks at Hudson Mills": Hudson Mills Metropark.

Easily visible from any point in the park. Also, classic-rock dance music by Big Pinky and the Joint Effort Band outdoors by the Activity Center (7-11 p.m.). Gates usually closed by 9:30 p.m. because the parking lots fill up. Rain date: July 4. Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial Rd. (between Dexter-Pinckney Rd. & Huron River Dr.), Dexter. Free. (Park entry fee: $4 per vehicle.) 426-8211.

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