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Calendar of Events

Sunday, November 29, 2009

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 Coffee & Tea, Kerrytown. Free. 657-0214.

9 a.m.

Sunday Rides: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Sun. Today: "Last Sunday Brunch Ride of 2009," 22-, 29-, 40-, 60-, and 70-mile rides (996-4985), at various speeds, to the Lighthouse Cafe in Dexter for breakfast. meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 904-6431 unless otherwise noted.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Annual Southeast Michigan Train Show and Sale: Rails on Wheels.

Huge display and sale of vintage and modern model trains and equipment, both scale (exact) and tinplate (approximate). Also, a realistic giant layout, a kids track, and a Lego train display. Lunch available. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Admission $3 (children age 11 & under, free with an adult). 994-9872.

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.

Adult Education: First Presbyterian Church

U-M mathematics professor Daniel Forger discusses "Advent Music." 11 a.m., First Presbyterian Church Lewis Room, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. 662- 4466.

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

"Wonderful and Unusual Gifts": Nature's Expressions.

Nov. 28 & 29. Show and sale of crystalline mineral specimens, fossils, shells, mounted butterflies and insects, and more. 3443 Daleview Dr. (off N. Maple Rd. north of Huron River Dr.). Free. 994-3048.

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Local Ann Arbor Eclectic Artists Open House and Sale.

Nov. 28 & 29. 505 Lakeview Ave. (off Liberty east of Wagner). Free admission. 663-7114, 741-4441.

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 Singles member Robert Klingle discusses a couple of classical music pieces and plays a recorded Detroit Symphony Orchestra performance of them. First Presbyterian Church Curtis Room, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. 662-4466, ext. 43.

1 p.m.

Gemini: The Ark.

Family concert by this popular acoustic duo that has built a strong following among kids and adults throughout the Great Lakes area. Twin brothers Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits offer sing-alongs, folk songs from around the world, and upbeat originals about life's simple pleasures, all performed with a boisterous sense of fun on more than a dozen instruments. The twins are joined by their Good Mischief Band --pianist Brian Brill, percussionist Aron Kauffman, and San's 13-year-old daughter, fiddler Emily Rose Slomovits. A portion of the proceeds go to the neonatal intensive care unit at the U-M Mott Children's Hospital, where Emily was born. The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $10 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office, & all other Ticketmaster outlets; and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS.

1-6 p.m.

Ann Arbor Go Club.

Every Sun. & Thurs. except Nov. 26. 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 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. 786-3746.

1 p.m.

Storytime: Liberty Borders.

Every Sun. A Borders staffer reads stories for kids. Borders, 612 E. Liberty. Free. 668-7652.

1 p.m.

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

Every Sat. & Sun. beginning Nov. 7. Docent-led tours of the recently renovated museum. UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395.

1-4 p.m.

Tour: Kempf House Museum.

Every Sun. Guided tours of this restored 19th-century Greek Revival home, named for the family of German American musicians who occupied it at the turn of the 19th century. Kempf House, 312 S. Division. Free; donations accepted. 994-4898.

1-3 p.m.

Youth Events: Ann Arbor District Library.

Nov. 7, 25, & 29 (different programs). Today: "Wool Bunnies or Bears" Kids in grades K-5 invited to make a wool bunny or bear. 1-3 p.m., Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-4200.

1:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

Every Sat. & Sun. and Nov. 27. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 p.m., plus 11:30 a.m. Sat. and Nov. 27 only) explores the current night sky. Stars of the Pharoahs (12:30 p.m. Sat. only) explores the use of science in ancient Egypt to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope (2:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Nov. 27) explores how telescopes work and what they can do U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.

2 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.

2 p.m.

"If Only in My Dreams": Blackbird Theatre.

Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 4-6, 12 & 13. Blackbird artistic director Barton Bund and longtime Blackbird actor William Myers 8|present a series of holiday-themed monologues in the voices of Jack Kerouac, Dylan Thomas, Truman Capote, and Canadian novelist Roch Carrier. Blackbird Theatre, 1600 Pauline (at Kay Pkwy. east of Stadium). $20 (seniors, $15; students, $10) in advance at blackbirdtheatre.org and at the door. 332-3848.

2 p.m.

"Christmas Carol'd": Performance Network Professional Season.

Every Thurs.-Sun. (except Nov. 26 & Dec. 25), Nov. 19-Dec. 27. David Wolber directs local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier's fast-paced, gleefully inventive adaptation of Dickens' classic Christmas tale in which 5 actors play more than 40 roles. Stars John Seibert. Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. Preview tickets: whatever you can afford to pay (Nov. 19), $22 (Nov. 20 & 22), and $30 (Nov. 21). Nov. 27 opening night tickets: $39 & $41 includes reception. After Nov. 27: $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.

"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.

2 p.m.

Dinosaur Tours: U-M Exhibit Museum.

Every Sat. & Sun. 30-minute docent-led tour of the museum's dinosaur exhibits. U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. Free, but limited to the first 15 people to sign up for each tour. 764-0478.

3 p.m.

"Annie": Encore Musical Theatre Company.

Nov. 27-29 & Dec. 3-6, 10-13, & 17-19. Daniel Cooney directs Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin, and Thomas Meehan's upbeat, Tony Award-winning 1976 musical comedy inspired by the Little Orphan Annie comic strip. Set in Depression-era New York, the plot follows the adventures of the plucky Annie and her faithful sidekick pup Sandy as they escape an orphanage run by the despicable Mrs. Hannigan and eventually find a home with the millionaire Daddy Warbucks, rubbing elbows with FDR along the way. Songs include "Tomorrow," "We`d Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover," "Hard-Knock Life," and "Easy Street." Cast TBA. Encore, 3126 Broad St., Dexter. Tickets $28 (members & seniors, $25; groups of 10 or more, $22) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. 268-6200.

3:30 p.m.

"A Puppet History of Ypsilanti": Dreamland Theater.

Nov. 15, 22, & 29. The Dreamland Puppet Troupe presents its kid-friendly marionette and shadow puppet show about Ypsilanti history, from the formation of the Great Lakes to the founding of the Ypsilanti Underwear Company in 1904. Dreamland, 26 N. Washington, Ypsilanti. $5 (kids age 3 & under, free). 657-2337.

4-8 p.m.

"Turkey Trek": Of Global Interest.

Local adventure tour guide Heather O'Neal leads a 6-mile hike from the Old West Side neighborhood to the Huron River and back, with a potluck dinner at picnic tables along the way. Bring a dish to share, your own beverages, and water. Table service provided. meet at 120 Eighth St. Free. 369-3107.

4 p.m.

"An Afternoon of American Music": Kerrytown Concert House.

See review. The internationally renowned local husband-and-wife duo of composer-pianist William Bolcom and mezzo-soprano Joan Morris 8|present a cabaret program drawing on their vast repertoire of classics and obscure gems spanning the history of American popular song. Also, local violinist Gabriel Bolkosky and local pianist Michele Cooker play Bolcom's Sonata No. 3 and selections from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $15-$35 (students, $10). Reservations recommended. 769-2999.

4 p.m.

Vienna Boys Choir: University Musical Society.

Gerald Wirth directs this internationally renowned choir of about 25 boys ages 10-14 in "Christmas in Vienna," a program of Christmas music. The choir was established more than 500 years ago and is known for its high musical standards and its members' angelic voices. Hill Auditorium. Tickets $10-$36 in advance at the Michigan League Box Office and ums.org, and (if available) at the door. To charge by phone, call 764-2538 or (800) 221-1229.

5:30 p.m.

"4th Annual Tree Lighting Festival": Kerrytown Market and Shops.

Santa lights the tree. Also, caroling and luminarias. 5:30 p.m., Kerrytown Market & Shops courtyard. Free. 662-5008.

6-8 p.m.

Ann Arbor Morris.

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 VII barn, 1580 Dhu Varren Rd. Free. Email a2morris@umich.edu to confirm. 747-8138.

7 & 9:30 p.m.

Heywood Banks: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.

Nov. 27-29. Heywood Banks is the stage name of Howell native Stuart Mitchell, a very animated comedian known for his silly musical spoofs, goofy prop humor, and sight gags. Since adopting the nerdy, quietly psychotic Banks persona in the mid-80s, he has risen from a regional favorite to a national star. A longtime local favorite--he even played a few shows at Rick's American Cafe in the pre-Comedy Showcase days--he is making his 10th annual Thanksgiving weekend appearance. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Note: The 7 p.m. shows on Nov. 27 & 29 are all-ages shows (youths 16 & under must be accompanied by a parent). The early shows each night are nonsmoking shows. old VFW Hall (below Seva restaurant), 314 E. Liberty. $17 reserved seating in advance and general admission at the door. 996-9080.

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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