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Calendar of Events

Sunday, July 19, 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.

8:30 a.m.

"A2Sunday Runners": Two Dogs Running.

Every Sun. All invited to join informal runs of 5-7 miles along various scenic routes. meet at Sweetwaters, Kerrytown. Free. 657-0214.

9 a.m.

Sunday Rides: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Sun. Today: "Breakfast in Milan Ride," a slow-paced 35-mile ride to Milan for breakfast. meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 904-6431.

9 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).

9:45 a.m.

Betty Ives: Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild.

Talk by this award-winning Canadian quilter. Followed by a members show-and-tell. WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., 4800 E. Huron River Dr. $10 (members, free). 953-9650.

10 a.m.

"The Rookie Regatta": U-M Sailing Club.

All invited to watch club members who are new to sailing race each other in JY15 sailboats. Baseline Lake, 8010 Strawberry Lake Rd., left from Mast off North Territorial. Free. 426-0920.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

"The Ann Arbor Record & CD Show": Wildwood Records.

This popular fair is back at a new location with more than 50 dealers from a half dozen states selling rare and collectible used records and CDs as well as hard-to-find new releases. Also, rock music books, rock videos, posters, and assorted popular culture memorabilia. Food & beverages for sale. Patrons may bring in a small number of records to sell. Weber's Inn, 3050 Jackson Rd. $3 admission (children age 10 & under, free). (574) 329-1483.

10:30 a.m.

Ultimate Frisbee: H.A.C. Ultimate.

Every Sun. All invited to a very relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. Mitchell Field, south side of Fuller Rd. just west of Bonisteel. Free. 846-9418.

11 a.m.

Jewish Hikers of Michigan

All invited to join an easy 1-1½-hour hike. Bring a backpack, munchies, and drinks U-M Nichols Arboretum, 1610 Washington Hts. Free. 883-9522.

11 a.m.

First Singles: First Presbyterian Church.

Every Sun. A weekly program open to all single adults interested in contemporary Christian topics, new ideas, personal growth, and social and physical activities. Today: First Presbyterian member Dee Valvanis discusses "The Life of Lillian Carter." First Presbyterian Church Curtis Room, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. 662-4466, ext. 43.

Noon-2 p.m.

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

June 1-Oct. 31. Today: the 19-member Dexter Classical Winds ensemble. Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at S. Division. Free. 665-8001.

Noon-6 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: New Orleans-style brass music by the Motor City Street Band (noon-2 p.m.), "Animal Magic" by magician and animal rescuer Mark Rosenthal (1 & 3 p.m.), stilt walking by the High Five Guy (2-4 p.m.), and blues, rockabilly, swing, and roots music by the popular local honky-tonk band George Bedard & the Kingpins (3-6 p.m.). St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3430 Dover, Dexter. Free admission. 426-8483.

Ultimate Frisbee: Ann Arbor Ultimate.

Every Sun. (tentatively). All invited to join a pickup game of this spirited team sport. Overly aggressive players are politely asked to leave. 3 p.m., Mitchell Field, south side of Fuller Rd. just west of Bonisteel. Free. * %stYPERLINK info@a2ultimate.org"">"mailto:info@a2ultimate.org" *00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b360000006d00610069006c0074006f003a0069006e0066006f0040006100320075006c00740069006d006100740065002e006f00720067000000 info@a2ultimate.org

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

Every Sat. & Sun., except July 4. Museum staff give family-friendly science demos. On July 11 & 12, a "Sciencepalooza" with activities "All about Ancient Cultures." 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.

1-4 p.m.

"Gaming Tournaments": Ann Arbor District Library.

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

1-6 p.m.

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.

1-4 p.m.

"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. Today: Swing dancing to recorded music. Dakota Bldg., 1785 W. Stadium. $10 (students & AACTMAD members, $9).

1 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 Magic 2010 sealed deck. Prizes. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Registration begins at noon. $27 in advance $29 at the door includes cards. 786-3746.

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.

"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.

2 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.

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.

3:30 p.m.

"Dreaming a Place: Environmental Dance": Nightfire Dance Theater.

Nightfire director Irena Nagler leads a session of environmental dancing in an outdoor setting, accompanied by music and other sound, visual art, and poetry. No experience necessary; children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring drinking water and whatever you need for protection from the elements. Nichols Arboretum, meet at the Peony Garden entrance at 1610 Washington Hts. $5-$20 sliding scale. 996-1772.

3:30 p.m.

"The Continuing and Ongoing Adventures of Susie the Time-Traveling Sea Slug": Dreamland Theater.

July 5, 12, & 19. The Dreamland Puppet Troupe presents a kids puppet show about a sea slug and her rabbit friend who meet a 1920s cartoon character on their time-traveling adventures. Dreamland Theater, 26 N. Washington, Ypsilanti. $5 (kids age 3 & under, free). 657-2337.

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. (July 17), 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Cobblestone Farms, 6301 Gregory Rd. (east off Huron River Dr.), Dexter. Free. 369-2633.

6-8 p.m.

Ann Arbor Morris Dancers.

Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance based on the 15th-century Spanish moresca . Wear athletic shoes. Gretchen's House barn, 1580 Dhu Varren Rd. Free. 747-8138.

8-10 p.m.

U-M Ballroom Dancers.

Every Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including fox-trots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 7 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. Michigan Union Ballroom. $3. 763-6984.

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