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Calendar of Events

Wednesday, November 18, 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.

10:30 a.m.

John Hummel: Society for Musical Arts.

Program TBA by this Monroe (MI) singer, winner of the 2009 SMA competition. Followed by a meet-the-artist lunch ($13). Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $15 (accompanying friend, $13; students, $5; season pass, $65) at the door only. Lunch reservations required by calling 662-3279. 429-4705.

10:45 a.m.-noon.

Book Club: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

All seniors age 50 & over invited to join Liz Gleich to discuss a book TBA at a2gov.org/senior. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

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).

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

David Lampton: Margaret Waterman Alumnae Town Hall Celebrity Lecture Series.

Talk by the Johns Hopkins University Chinese studies director, who is currently writing a book on Chinese power and its implications for the world. Michigan League Ballroom. $40 (advance tickets sold out, limited number available at the door only). 971-6474.

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.

Noon.

Noon Lectures: U-M Institute for Research on Women and Gender.

Nov. 10 & 18. Talks by visiting scholars. This month's highlight is "The Queer Histories of Lucretia" (Nov. 18). For complete schedule, see irwg.research.umich.edu/events. 2239 Lane Hall, 204 S. State. Free. 764-9537.

Noon.

"(Un)Natural History: The Museum Unveiled": U-M Museum of Art.

Docent-led tour of the current exhibit. UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395.

12:45-4 p.m.

Social Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Tues. & Wed. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play bridge. No partner required. Also, Tues. at 10 a.m., Scrabble. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 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.

1:30 p.m.

Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Brahms Trio: Jewish Community Center Afternoon Delights.

Performance by this AASO ensemble. The program begins with dessert and socializing. JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). $8. 971-0990.

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.

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.

7-11 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.

Children's Writers Group.

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

7-9 p.m.

"Drummunity!"

Lori Fithian, a local drummer and drum teacher, leads a drum circle. Instruments provided, or bring your own. Kids welcome. Preceded at 6:45 p.m. by a brief drum lesson. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 S. Main. Free. 426-7818.

7 p.m.

"Rye Bread & Anarchism": U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies.

Talk by Zingerman's owner Ari Weinzweig. 202 S. Thayer. Free. 763-9047.

7 p.m.

"Robert Altman: The Oral Biography": U-M Library.

Boston University journalism professor Mitchell Zuckoff discusses his new biography of the late filmmaker that made director Wes Anderson feel "heartbroken but happily and deeply inspired." Signing. U-M Hatcher Graduate Library Gallery, Room 100. Free. 615-3194.

7-8:30 p.m.

"A World without Ice": Ann Arbor District Library.

Talk by U-M geophysics professor Henry Pollack, a member of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize co-winning International Panel on Climate Change. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4555.

7-8:30 p.m.

"The Death of Marriage": University Lutheran Chapel.

Talk by Howard Center for Family, Religion, and Society president Allen Carlson. University Lutheran Chapel, 1511 Washtenaw. Free. 971-0550, ext. 32.

7:30 p.m.

"Natural History Museums, Aesthetics, and Conservation": U-M Museum of Art.

Cornell University evolutionary biologist Harry Greene discusses his research on amphibians and reptiles that combines Darwin's theory of "descent with modification" and Kant's distinction between beauty and the sublime. UMMA Helmut Stern Auditorium. Free. 764-0395.

7:30 p.m.

"Birding the Soo": Washtenaw Audubon Society.

Slide-illustrated talk by on winter birding in the Sault Ste. Marie area of the U.P. by Dahlem Conservancy (Jackson) People for Wildlife coordinator Gary Siegrist and former WAS president Lathe Claflin. U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. 677-3275.

7:30-9 p.m.

Culinary History Reading Group: Motte & Bailey, Booksellers.

All invited to join a discussion of Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World, Mark Kurlansky's history that traces the relationship of cod fishing to such historical events as the discovery and exploration of North America. Motte & Bailey, 212 N. Fourth Ave. Free. 669-0451.

8 p.m.

University Chamber Orchestra: U-M School of Music.

Kenneth Kiesler conducts this music student ensemble in the entirety of Stravinsky's ballet Pulcinella and Schubert's Symphony no. 9. Hill Auditorium. Free. 764-0594.

8 p.m.

Chamber Choir: U-M School of Music.

Jerry Blackstone conducts this music student ensemble in Hugo Wolf's Sechs Geistliche Lieder, William Averitt's Afro-American Fragments, Mozart's "Placido e il mar," and others. U-M Walgreen Drama Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Free. 764-0594.

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.

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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