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Calendar of Events

Saturday, July 18, 2009

7 a.m.

Men's City Tournament: Ann Arbor Parks Department.

July 17-19. Three rounds of stroke play, with flights established after the first round. Open to all amateur male golfers. Leslie Park Golf Course, 2120 Traver Rd. $150. Preregistration required by July 3. 794-6245.

8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ann Arbor Antiques Market.

July 18 & 19. One of the nation's largest monthly antiques shows, and some say the best. No reproductions are allowed, experts check every booth, and the items' authenticity is guaranteed. Deliveries available. Concessions. No pets. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Saline. $6 (children age 12 & under accompanied by an adult, free). (937) 875-0808 (before the show), 429-3145 (day of show).

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Horse Show: Cobblestone Farms.

July 17-19. United States Eventing Association-sanctioned horse trials. Today: young event horses. July 18: dressage (8:30 a.m.) and cross country (11 a.m.). July 19: jumping. Cobblestone Farms, 6301 Gregory Rd. (east off Huron River Dr.), Dexter. Free. 369-2633.

9 a.m.-noon.

Ecosystem Restoration Workday: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.

July 8, 11, & 18 (different locations). All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants and prepare new planting sites. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. Registration requested. 647-8528.

9 a.m.

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

Every Sat. except July 11. 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. Also, after the bakery stop, a fast/moderate-paced swim extension ride (40 to 60 miles) continues to Silver Lake for a swim. On July 11 is the popular annual AABTS "One Helluva Ride" (see listing). Also, at sunrise at Wheeler Park only, "Sunrise Saturday Ride," a very slow-paced 22-mile ride (662-0205) to Dexter for breakfast and back. 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, call 996-9461 (July 4 ride), 994-6340 (July 18), 663-5060 (July 25), 971-1065 (swim extension).

9 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division.

July 11, 18, & 26. All invited to help city staff maintain the natural areas in various city parks. Also, staffers lead a short nature walk at the end of each workday. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. Today: Cranbrook Nature Area (July 18, 9 a.m.-noon, meet in the Church of Christ parking lot, 2530 S. Main) to clear trails and spread woodchips, Lakewood Nature Area (July 18, 1-4 p.m., Lakewood Elementary School parking lot off Gralake, 3 blocks south of Jackson) to water newly planted native plants and clear the park entrance, different locations. Free. 996-3266.

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

"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.

10 a.m.

Summer Theater Camp Productions: Young Actors Guild.

July 17 & 18 (different programs). Young local actors present 4 productions that culminate their summer theater camp. Today: Follow Your Dreams (10 a.m.), a show of improvisation, movement, & acrobatics by 3rd-6th graders. Hamlet (noon), Shakespeare's richly poetic tragedy about the tormented prince of Denmark. Middle school students present The Odyssey (3 p.m.), Gregory Falls and Kurt Beattie's adaptation of the Homeric epic about Odysseus's journey home from the Trojan War. U-M Walgreen Drama Center Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Donation. 913-9800.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

"Great Lakes Orchid Judging": American Orchid Society.

All invited to view flowering orchids. Awards are given to growers of new and superior orchids and orchid hybrids. U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. 647-7600.

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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: Jazz by students from the Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts (11 a.m.). Acoustic pop-rock by Detroit singer-songwriter Frankie D'Angelo (noon). Veteran local country band Mike Smith & the Cadillac Cowboys (1 p.m.). Frank Pahl's avant-folk (on toy instruments) trio Little Bang Theory (2 p.m.). Brazilian martial art dancing by Capoeira Mandinga Michigan (3 p.m.). Acoustic pop-folk band Anna Ash & the Family Tree (4 p.m.). Kalamazoo neo-Klezmer band the Red Sea Pedestrians (5 p.m.). Liberty at Ashley: Toledo blues and jazz singer-songwriter-guitarist Jason Quick (11 a.m-noon). Local singer-songwriter Jennifer Jean Smith (12:30-1:30 p.m.). Local tiki-flavored surf rock lounge quartet Sounds of the Czars (2-3 p.m.). Local pop-rock quartet The Setup (3:30-4:30 p.m.). U-M Museum of Art: Pop standards spanning 7 decades by the local duo Christine & Jon (1-3 p.m.). Willard at Church: The young local roots music trio Black Train (noon-1 p.m.), the local acoustic roots music string band Wayward Roots (1:15-2:15 p.m.), the veteran local reggae and calypso band Nite Flight (2:30-3:30 p.m.), and the local garage dance band Ypsitucky Colonels (3:45-5 p.m.). downtown Ann Arbor. Free admission. (800) 888-9487.

10:30-11 a.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.

11 a.m.

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.

11 a.m.

"Fancy Nancy Tea Party": Barnes & Noble

. All young girls from preschoolers through 6th-graders invited to dress up in their fanciest outfits for a program of Jane O'Connor's Fancy Nancy stories, fancy crafts, and Fancy Bingo. Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.

11 a.m.

Children's Storytime: Barnes & Noble.

Every Sat. Storytelling programs and occasional craft activities for kids. Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.

11 a.m.

Storytime: Nicola's Books.

Every Sat. Storytelling program for kids under age 7. Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.

Noon.

Draw Doubles: Local 101 Disc Golf Club.

Every Sat. All invited to play disc golf at one of Hudson Mills Metropark's 24-hole disc golf courses. Beginners are paired with advanced players to create parity. Prizes. Golf discs available free. Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial Rd. (between Dexter-Pinckney Rd. & Huron River Dr.), Dexter. $5 per player; free for spectators. $4 vehicle entrance fee. 449-4300.

Noon-9 p.m.

1st Annual Westgate Summer Festival.

Live music by local jazz guitarist John Lawrence and other musicians TBA. Also, kids activities, a wine & beer garden, and a sale of crafts. Food available from nearby restaurants, including the Quarter Bistro, Zingerman's Roadhouse, and others. Westgate shopping center. Free admission. 663-9515.

Noon-5 p.m.

"Gaming Tournaments": Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Mon. (different branch programs). Video game tournaments with prizes. Today: all kids ages 6-12 invited for Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart. AADL multipurpose room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301.

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.

Noon-10:30 p.m.

30th Annual Festival at St. Joseph Church.

July 18 & 19 (different programs). Games, a moonwalk and other kids activities, and live music. Concessions. Raffle. Today: the "Amazing World of Tortoises" demos (noon-6 p.m.), Celtic music by Daughters of New Grass (noon-2 p.m.), Colors the Clown's petting zoo and magic show (noon-2 p.m.), storytelling and sing-alongs by the acoustic duo Gemini (2-4 p.m.), Elvis tribute artist Chris Solano (4-5 p.m.), the Dexter Academy of Dance & Music (5-6 p.m.), and the Ann Arbor R&B band Men in Black (7-10:30 p.m.). Festivities kick off July 17 (time TBA) with a concert by the high-energy vocal quartet Three Men and a Tenor ($20; kids & seniors, $10). St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3430 Dover, Dexter. Free admission. 426-8483.

"Super Science Shows": Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.

Every Sat. & Sun., except July 4. Museum staff give family-friendly science demos. 1 & 3 p.m., Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $8 regular admission (members & infants, free). 995-5439.

1-3 p.m.

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.

1-3 p.m.

Hudson Mills Metropark Interpretive Nature Programs.

July 4, 11, & 18. Programs presented by Hudson Mills naturalist Jennifer Hollenbeck. Today: "Children`s Day Fishing." All kids invited to meet at the park's Rapids View Area to try their hand at fishing. Tackle (including poles) and bait provided, or bring your own. Hudson Mills Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial Rd., Dexter. $2 unless otherwise noted. Preregistration required. $4 vehicle entrance fee. 426-8211.

1:30 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.

2 p.m.

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.

2-4 p.m.

Ann Arbor Juggling Arts Club.

Every Sat. All invited to practice their juggling skills. Beginners welcome. Indoor location TBA in case of inclement weather. U-M Diag. Free. 761-1115.

2 p.m.

"The New UMMA": U-M Museum of Art.

Every Sat. & Sun., except July 4. Docent-led tours of the recently renovated museum. UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395.

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.

3-4 p.m.

"Fresh Mozarella: Learn to Make Your Own!": Morgan & York.

July 18 & 25. Demonstration by a Morgan & York staffer. Morgan & York, 1928 Packard. Free. 662-0798.

4-9 p.m.

"Latino Rhythm & Soul": Quatro Entertainment

A showcase of Latino art and performances, including salsa dancing to DJ Sabor (4 p.m.), a Dance Revolution performance and beginner salsa lesson (5 p.m.), Capoeira and Berimbau performances by Cordao de Ouro (6 p.m.), and a salsa performance by La Vida es Ritmo (7 p.m.). Followed at 8 p.m. by open dancing. Refreshments available. The art gallery is open noon-3 p.m. $8 cover (kids age 12 & under, free). Kenville Studios, 323 E. Hoover. 645-9937.

5-8:30 p.m.

"The Transformative Power of Tantric Art": Tsogyelgar Dharma Center.

Talk by Traktung Rinpoche and painter Rob Davis. Followed by a tea drinking ritual led by Tea Alchemy (CA) owner Jon Oda, an Indian dinner, and guided meditation. Tsogyelgar Dharma Center, 7145 W. Liberty. Free. 663-3842.

6 p.m.

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.

7-8 p.m.

"Saturday Splash": Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation.

Every Sat. A variety of water activities for kids ages 6-12. Includes water-balloon contests, water baseball, raft races, a hula-hoop relay, and more. Veterans Park Pool, 2150 Jackson Rd. $4 (youths age 17 & under and seniors age 60 & older, $3.50). 794-6235.

7 p.m.

"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.

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.

"Yet-to-be-Titled Art Fair Film Festival": 826michigan

Screening of short films made between July 13 and July 18 that honor, roast, or poke fun at the Ann Arbor art fairs. 826michigan, 115 E. Liberty. $5. To submit a film, email amy@826michigan.org 761-3463.

8 p.m.

"Playing Around": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre.

July 10, 11, 17, & 18. Civic Theatre actors perform 2 plays from the theater's annual playwriting contest. July 10 & 11: Janie Deegan directs Savannah Hagen's Great In-Expectations, a drama about a middle-aged man who has a few weeks left to live. July 17 & 18: Mark Batell directs Michael Kramer's Not Then, Not Now, a drama about a middle-aged theater manager who endangers his marriage when he looks up his old high school girlfriend. AACT Studio, 322 W. Ann. Tickets $10 & $15 in advance and at the door. 971-2228.

8 p.m.-midnight.

"KissME Lindy Exchange Weekend": Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance/Swing Ann Arbor.

July 17-19 (different locations). Swing dancing to live and recorded music spread out over 3 days. Tonight: Dancing to jazz and blues by highly regarded Michigan-born vocalist Barbara Morrison. Followed at 12:30 a.m. by late-night swing dancing ($10; students & AACTMAD members, $9) at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Michigan League Ballroom. $25 (students & AACTMAD members, $20).

8 p.m.

3rd Saturday Contra Dance: Cobblestone Farm Dancers.

Robin Warner and Peter Baker call to music by Paul Winder & Friends. No partner needed; all dances taught. Lesson at 7:30 p.m. Also, a free open jam for string and other musicians, 3-6 p.m. Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. ('bd mile south of I-94). $10. Dance: 426-0241. Open jam: 994-9307.

8-11 p.m.

"Star Gazing on Argo Pond": Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation.

All invited to paddle around Argo Pond guided by the stars. Star charts provided; bring a flashlight. Argo Canoe Livery, 1055 Longshore Dr. (north off Moore from Broadway at Maiden Lane). $18 (includes canoe or kayak rental). 794-6241.

9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Open House: University Lowbrow Astronomers.

July 18 & 25. A chance to join local astronomy buffs for a look at the sky through instruments, including the huge, 24-inch McMath telescope, at the Peach Mountain Observatory. Participants encouraged to bring their own telescopes. Visitors must turn off all electronic equipment (car radios, transmitters, phones, etc.) at the observatory entrance. Program canceled if sky is overcast at sunset or if the weather is extremely inclement. or as long as the sky remains clear, Peach Mountain Observatory, North Territorial Rd. (about 1 1/4 miles west of Hudson Mills Metropark), Dexter. Free. 332-9132.

9 p.m.-midnight.

"Girls Night /aut/ with Tracy Mack": Sh/aut/ Cabaret and Gallery.

Performances by local blues-rock and folk-rock singer-songwriter Mack and another musician TBA. Sh/aut/, 325 Braun Ct. $5 admission. 663-0036.

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.

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