Calendar of Events
Thursday, July 16, 2009
"Art in the Park": Briarwood.
July 15-18. An art show with 20 Michigan artists. Concessions.
Briarwood, in the parking lot on the south side of Sears. Free admission. 769-9610.
The Ann Arbor Art Fairs.
July 15-18. Our perennial tent city within a city houses 1,000 artists, from Michigan and around the nation, in 4 separate fairs. Entertainment includes live music and other performances on four stages, along with daily 1:30 p.m. organ concerts at the Michigan Theater. Today's entertainment schedule: Ingalls Mall: Burton Tower carillon concert (noon). Dance and music performances by WCC students (1-3 p.m.). "Mind Tapped" (3 p.m.), local magician and mentalist George Tait's show that blends psychology, mind reading, artful suggestion, trickiness, and humor. Chicago indie roots-rock band Fair Herald (4 p.m.). Local jazz guitarist Tomek Miernowski (5 p.m.). Veteran Detroit pop-punk singer-songwriter Carolyn Striho (6 p.m.). Local saxophone quintet the Bobby Streng Saxemble (7 p.m.). Soul & blues by the local NoteWorthy Band (8 p.m.). Liberty at Ashley: Detroit classic country, honky-tonk, and retro rock band Whitey Morgan & the 78s (12:30-1:30 p.m.). Local psychedelic, afrobeat, and rock band Rubblebucket Orchestra (2-3 p.m.). Upbeat rock by Detroit-bred singer-songwriter Jimmy Atto (3:30-4:30 p.m.). U-M Museum of Art: Early jazz standards and Hot Club-style gypsy jazz by the Royal Garden Trio (1-3 p.m.). Willard at Church: Wistful, witty roots-pop trio Bridge Club (3-3:45 p.m.), the Midland pop-folk singer-songwriter Brett Mitchell (4-5 p.m.), veteran local singer-songwriter Khalid Hanifi (5:20-6:20 p.m.), the Detroit rockabilly quartet Billy Mack & the Juke Joint Johnnies (6:40-7:40 p.m.), and the popular local honky-tonk band George Bedard & the Kingpins (8-9 p.m.).
downtown Ann Arbor. Free admission. (800) 888-9487.
Thursday Lunch Bunch: Jewish Community Center.
Every Thurs. (different programs). A weekly program of activities primarily for seniors. The program begins at 10 a.m. with "Energy Exercise" ($4), a 60-minute exercise program led by Maria Farquhar. An 11 a.m. Current Events discussion group led by Heather Dombey is followed at noon by a homemade dairy lunch ($3 with reservation, $4 without reservation and for nonseniors) and at 1 p.m. by a cultural or educational program. Today: a trip ($5 with reservations) to the Ann Arbor Art Fairs.
JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free. 971-0990.
"Nature Fun Thursdays: Stories and ABC Hike": Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission.
July 2, 16, & 30 (different locations). WCPARC naturalist Faye Stoner presents a program of nature stories for kids age 3 & older. Followed by a hike. Insect repellent recommended. Today: "Fun in the Forest Scavenger Hunt." Shoes required.
Independence Lake County Park Beach Center, 3200 Jennings (north off North Territorial), Webster Twp. Free. Preregistration required. $5 vehicle entry fee. 971-6337, ext. 334.
Waterloo Recreation Area.
Every Wed.-Sat. Programs presented by WRA park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh unless otherwise noted. Today's topic: TBA.
Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. $6 vehicle entry fee. 475-3170.
Gifts of Art: U-M Hospitals.
Every Thurs. Performances by area and guest artists. Today: swing and bebop by Five Guys Named Moe.
U-M Hospital lobby, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. (off Fuller). Free. 936-ARTS.
"Lunch & Learn": U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum.
July 9, 16, 23, & 30. MBGNA staff give talks and/or lead tours at Matthaei and the Arb. Bring a bag lunch. Today: Bob Grese gives a history of the Arb.
the Arb Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. Free. 647-7600.
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.
"Trunk-a-Palooza": Kerrytown District Association.
Every Thurs. (except July 16), July 2-Sept. 10. Weekly garage sale where folks sell everything from china to cowboy hats out of their car trunks. 5-8 p.m., Farmers' Market, between Fourth Ave. and Detroit St. Free admission. Vendors: preregister for $20 at glbtbooks.com/trunkapalooza.htm.
277-2908.
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.
Art Demos: Hollander's
Artists in residence Alvey Jones and Barbara Brown and WSG Gallery artists
demonstrate their work, including paste paper techniques, bookbinding, silver
leafing, and collograph printing.
Hollander’s, Kerrytown. Free. 741-7531.
Game Afternoon: Tree Town Toys.
All invited to play Munchkin, Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, and other board games.
Tree Town Toys, Traver Village, 2611 Plymouth Rd. Free. 929-6545.
56th Annual Manchester Chicken Broil.
About 12,000 chickens are cooked over nearly 5 tons of charcoal in four 100-foot-long broiling pits. Dinner includes half a chicken, dinner roll, homemade coleslaw, crispy radishes, potato chips, and a beverage. Ice cream and pop available. Also, an antique car show and live entertainment, including classic and southern rock and country by Sweetwater Jack, barbershop harmonies by a Sweet Adelines quartet, and dancing by the Cottonwood Cloggers. Wagon ride shuttle from Manchester Middle School, 710 E. Main. Proceeds fund programs for local civic projects.
Alumni Memorial Field (Vernon & Wolverine), Manchester. $8 in advance at the Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (120 W. Huron) and other locations; $9 at the gate. 428-7722.
"Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief": Cranbrook Whole Foods Market.
Every Thurs. Whole Foods staffers discuss wine. Also, tastings and small plates of food. Today's topic: "Top 10 White Wines."
Whole Foods Wine Bar, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. $17. 997-7507.
Warhammer/Warmachine Open Play: Get Your Game On.
Every Tues., Thurs., & Sat. All invited to play these 2 tactical miniatures board games.
Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.
Board Game Night: Get Your Game On.
Every Thurs. & Sat. All invited to bring a favorite board game or play one of the store's.
Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.
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 standard constructed deck. Bring your own cards. Also at midnight tonight, a Magic 2010 release party & tournament on July 16 ($34.99 includes cards). Registration begins at 11 p.m.
Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5. 786-3746.
"Summer Cooking": Cranbrook Whole Foods Market.
Lecture-demo by a Whole Foods staffer.
Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. Free. Preregistration required. 997-7507.
Storytime: Waters Place Borders.
Every Wed.-Fri. Borders staff read from books for infants, babies, and toddlers.
Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.
"Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights": Chelsea Retail Advisory Council.
Every Thurs., June 25-Sept. 3. Musical entertainment on stages downtown, as well as activities for kids. Also, an art market, food vendors, and carriage rides. Weekly schedules available at chelseafestivals.com.
downtown Chelsea. Free (fee for carriage ride). 475-1145
"Thursday Evening Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
Every Thurs. Fast/moderate-paced 25-mile ride around northeast Ann Arbor that includes some good chances to improve your climbing skills. Other Thurs. rides: "Frank Lloyd Wright Ride" (7 p.m., meet at 2722 Georgetown Blvd. north off Plymouth Rd., 995-5017, 663-5060), a slow-paced 15-mile ride on mountain or wide-tired road bikes over the lightly traveled, hard dirt roads behind Domino's Farms.
meet at the Fuller Pool parking lot, Fuller Rd. Free. 996-9122.
"Hooray for Hollywood!": Saline Varsity Blues 25th Anniversary Concert.
Pat Douglas directs this chorus of 118 young singers in a program of songs from Hollywood blockbusters.
Saline High School Ellen Ewing Performing Arts Center, 1300 Campus (east off Industrial Dr. north from E. Michigan Ave.), Saline. $10. 994-3162.
Ann Arbor Go Club.
Every Sun. & Thurs. Players of all skill levels invited to play what's regarded as the world's most difficult board game. No partner necessary. Boards and stones provided.
Espresso Royale, 322 S. State. Free. 417-5547.
Free Concert Series: First Congregational Church.
July 15-17. Evening concerts by local musicians. Tonight: the Arbor Opera Theater performs some of its favorite arias and duets.
First Congregational Church, 608 E. William. Free. 662-4466.
Ann Arbor Society for Origami.
All children & adults invited to learn about and try origami, the Japanese art of paper folding.
Great Oak Cohousing Common House, 500 Little Lake Dr. (off Parkland from Jackson between Wagner & Zeeb). Free. 975-4669.
ACBL Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
Every Thurs. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. No partner required.
Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $5. 761-6691.
"5K Summer Fun Runs": Concordia University.
July 9, 16, & 23. All runners invited to race on the Concordia University campus.
Concordia University, west of the gymnasium, 4090 Geddes Rd. $5 (kids age 13 & under, $3); registration at 6:30 p.m. 502-4809.
: Ypsilanti Community Band.
Jerry Robbins conducts this 80-member adult band. Program: Adam Gorb’s
“Eine Kleine Yiddish Ragmusik,” Earle Hagen’s “Harlem Nocturne,” Julie Giroux’s
“Journey Through Orion,” Sousa’s “King Cotton,” and others.
Riverside Park near Depot Town, Ypsilanti. Free. 904-5453.
Israeli Dancing: Jewish Community Center.
Every Thurs. Dance instructor Cheryl Felt and DJ Amnon Steiner lead a variety of Israeli dancing to recorded music. Easy dances and oldies the first hour followed by intermediate dances and requests. Beginners welcome. New dances taught each week.
JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). $5 (students, free). 971-0990.
U-M Sailing Club.
Every Thurs. All invited to meet members of this local sailing club and hear a talk by club members. Today's topic: "Racing Rules."
Duderstadt Center conference room 4, 2281 Bonisteel, North Campus. Free. 426-4299.
16th Annual Art Fair Song Fest: Ann Arbor Festival of Song.
July 16 & 17 . Pianist Kevin Bylsma accompanies various local singers in performances of classical art songs and cabaret songs. Singers include Emily Benner, Timothy Bruno, Elizabeth Call, Sean Cooper, Julie Cross, Sarah Flammer, Jennifer Goode, Nathanael Hein, Caroline Helton, Michael May, Marlayna Maynard, Diane McEwen-Martin, Katrin Murdock, Deanna Relyea, Dwight Scheetz, Allen Schrott, Daniel Schuetz, Monica Swartout-Bebow, and Festival of Song codirector Jane Rodgers . Tonight: "Faeries & Demons: Mendelssohn, Purcell, & Poe." Also, free art song recitals, noon, July 16-18.
Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $10 (students, $5). Reservations recommended. 769-2999.
Motor City Metro Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Every Thurs. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus.
ICC Education Center (behind Luther House at 1520 Hill). Free to visitors ($130 annual dues for those who join). Park on Lincoln or Baldwin. 474-1155.
"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.
"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.
