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Calendar of Events

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

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

22nd Annual Jewish Book Festival: Jewish Community Center.

Nov. 3-6, 8-13, & 15. Display and sale (at retail prices) of more than 2,000 new books by Jewish authors, ranging from cookbooks, expensive gift books, children's books, and reference books to books by local authors and new titles hot off the presses. (Publishers plan their releases for November, which is Jewish Book Month.) The fair also includes a number of talks and performances by various Jewish authors. Today: Council on Foreign Relations adjunct fellow for Middle East Studies Dan Senor discusses his and Jerusalem Post editorial editor Saul Singer's Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle (noon), and New Republic senior editor Jonathan Cohn discusses his Sick: The Untold Story of America's Health Care Crisis--and the People Who Pay the Price (7:30 p.m.). Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Lunch available at the daily noon programs for $12 ($10 in advance). Free. 971-0990.

9:30-11 a.m.

"Food for Life: Choices That Matter": U-M Turner Geriatrics Center.

Talk by U-M Cancer Center dietitian Nancy Burke. Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. Preregistration required. 998-9353.

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.

11-11:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Tues. & Wed. through Oct. 14. Stories and songs for kids age 2 & up (accompanied by an adult). Note: These storytimes are also offered (through the week of Oct. 12) at the Malletts Creek (Wed., 10-10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Tues., 11-11:30 a.m., & Wed., 6-6:30 p.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-1:30 p.m.

"Four Angles of Vision on the Holocaust in the Soviet Union: Germans, 'Collaborators,' Jews, and the Soviet Government": U-M Center for Russian & East European Studies.

Talk by U-M Judaic studies professor Zvi Gitelman. Bring a bag lunch. 1636 SSWB, 1080 South University. Free. 764-0351.

Noon.

"Fool`s Gold and Fossils: A Paleontologist's Love/Hate Relationship with Pyrite": U-M Library.

Talk by U-M Museum of Paleontology collection manager Daniel Miller. U-M Hatcher Graduate Library Gallery, Room 100. Free. 615-3194.

Noon-1 p.m.

Noon Lecture Series: Kempf House Center for Local History.

Nov. 4 & 11. Today: "A Retrospective on Classic U-M Songs," a lecture-demo by U-M grad Michael Montgomery, a sheet music collector who has done extensive research on "The Victors" and other U-M songs. Kempf House, 312 S. Division. Admission $2 (Kempf House members, $1). 994-4898.

Noon.

"The Lens of Impressionism": U-M Museum of Art.

Nov. 4, 7, 8, 11, 15, 21, 22, & 29. Docent-led tours of the current exhibit. UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395.

Noon-4 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.

3 p.m.

"Injuries in the Developing World: A Challenge for Health Systems": U-M School of Public Health.

Talk by Johns Hopkins international health professor Adnan Hyder. 1690 SPH I, 1415 Washington Hts. Free. 615-6284.

3 & 8 p.m.

"Escanaba": Purple Rose Theatre Company.

Every Wed.-Sun. (except Nov. 26) Sept. 17-Dec. 19. See review. Guy Sanville directs the world premiere of Jeff Daniels' comedy, the third in his deer-hunting Yooper trilogy that includes the hugely successful Escanaba in da Moonlight and Escanaba in Love. This installment reveals the origins of some of the Soady family's time-honored deer camp traditions. Stars Julian Gant, Wayne David Parker, and Tom Whalen. Purple Rose, 137 Park St., Chelsea. $25 (Sun. eves., Wed. & Thurs.), $33 (Sat. & Sun. matinees), & $38 (Fri. & Sat. eves.) in advance and at the door. 433-7673.

4:10 p.m.

"Action Principles and the Dynamics of Spinning, Rolling, and Skating": U-M College of Literature, Science, & the Arts.

Lecture by U-M mathematics professor Anthony Bloch. Reception follows. Rackham Amphitheater (4th floor). Free. 998-6251.

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.

Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

Every Sun.-Fri., except Nov. 26. All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using standard constructed (Sun. & Thurs.), vintage (Mon.), Elder Dragon Highlander (Tues.), Legacy (Wed.), and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards Sun.-Thurs. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746.

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.

7-8:30 p.m.

"Finding Funding for a College Education": Ann Arbor District Library.

Talk by U-M Foundation and Grants librarian Karen Downing. AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-4555.

7 p.m.

Children's Writers Group.

Nov. 4 & 18. All local children's writers invited to discuss their work. Arborland Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-9848.

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 p.m.

"Day of the Dead Celebration": Eve.

A multi-course Mexican-inspired feast. Eve, Kerrytown. $45. Reservations required. 222-0711.

7:30 p.m.

"Contemporary Art in China: Where Has It Come from and Where Is It Heading?": U-M Museum of Art.

Talk by Asia Society (New York) museum director Melissa Chiu. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a reception. UMMA Helmut Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395.

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.

8 p.m.

"Comedy Jamm": Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.

Nov. 4, 11, & 18. Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. 314 E. Liberty (below Seva restaurant). $5 in advance and at the door. 996-9080.

8 p.m.

"Pushing Boundaries: Christians and the Arts": U-M Center for Faith and Scholarship.

Talk by Christians in the Visual Arts director Cam Anderson. Rackham Amphitheatre. Free. 668-7421.

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.

Nov. 4, 11, & 18. 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; students, $4; $1 discount for members). 945-8428.

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