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Lectures, Readings, and Forums
Ann Arbor is an educated and educational community, providing an
ample selection of brown bag lectures, seminars, and other colloquia.
The Calendar covers events from authors on book signing tours to
politicians on the stump.
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Jana Kohl: Waters Place Borders.
Mike Nickerson: Nicola's Books.
Charles Woodson: The Chop House.
 Monday
July, 2008
 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
"Food for Life":
Whole Foods Market. July 7, 14, & 21. Jan Kemp, a local representative of the D.C.-based nonprofit the Cancer Project, shows how to prepare foods thought to help prevent cancer. Today: "Planning Healthy Meals" and "Antioxidants and Phytochemicals." Also this month: "Immune Boosting Foods" and "Maintaining a Healthy Weight" (July 21).
Whole Foods Cooking & Lifestyle Classroom, 3135 Washtenaw. Free. Reservations requested. 975-4500.
7 p.m.
Jana Kohl:
Waters Place Borders. This Chicago writer and animal rights activist discusses A Rare Breed of Love: The True Story of Baby and the Mission She Inspired to Help Dogs Everywhere, the story of her personal research on inhumane puppy breeding. Signing.
Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.
 Tuesday
July, 2008
"Enjoying Quiet Waters: Five Little-Known Lakes in the State Recreation Areas":
Sierra Club. Local land use consultant Barry Lonik and MSU research entomologist David Cappaert discuss sailing and windsurfing in local lakes. 7:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd.
Free.
7 p.m.
Mike Nickerson:
Nicola's Books. This environmental activist and founding member of the Canadian Green Party discusses Life, Money, & Illusion: Living on Earth As If We Want to Stay, his 2006 book that outlines an environmentally sustainable economic plan. Signing.
Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.
7:30-9 p.m.
"Inner World of Mind":
Jewel Heart Buddhist Center. July 15, 22, & 29. Talks by Gehlek Rimpoche, an incarnate lama from Tibet who lives in Ann Arbor, or one of Gehlek's senior students.
Jewel Heart Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr. (just south of Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.). $10 (students & seniors, $5). 994-3387.
7:30 p.m.
Annual Summer Lecture Series:
Zen Buddhist Temple. July 8, 15, & 22. A series of 3 lectures by different members of the local Zen Buddhist Temple. Today: Brodie Burris and others TBA discuss "A Buddhist Approach to Wellness." Also this month: Frank and Elaine Anderson, Ztaise Bradley, and Mike Umbriac discuss "Buddhism and Family Life" (July 22).
Zen Buddhist Temple, 1214 Packard at Wells. Donation. 761-6520.
 Wednesday
July, 2008
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Deb Keene:
Emerald Dragonfly. This Michigan woodcarver and fly-tyer gives fly-tying demonstrations.
Emerald Dragonfly, 419 Detroit St. Free. 997-7880.
5 p.m.
Runner's Clinic:
Michigan Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center. Every Wednesday. Runners of all ability levels invited to chat with and quiz physical therapist Pete Kitto and Tortoise & Hare representatives. Bring running shoes, shorts, and questions about any aspect of running.
MSMOC, Arbor Park Office Center, 4972B W. Clark Rd. (southwest corner of Clark & Golfside), Ypsilanti. Free. 434-3020.
7-8 p.m.
"The American Farm: Artisan Meats and Cheeses":
Zingerman's Delicatessen. Zingerman's staff member Jess Piskor discusses and offers taste samples of artisanal meats and cheeses from American farms.
Zingerman's Next Door (upstairs), 422 Detroit St. $20 in advance, $25 (if available) at the door. Space limited; reservations recommended. 663-3400.
7-8 p.m.
"Parasites in You":
Whole Foods Market. Local chiropractor Darren Schmidt discusses some of the more than 1,000 parasites that can affect people, and how to eliminate them.
Whole Foods Cooking & Lifestyles Classroom, 3135 Washtenaw. Free. Preregistration requested. 975-4500.
7 p.m.
"Creative Vegetarian and Vegan Cooking":
Eve Restaurant. Eve chefs demonstrate how to prepare some of the restaurant's vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Eve, Kerrytown. $40. Preregistration required. 222-0711.
 Thursday
July, 2008
7 p.m.
Guided Tours:
U-M Museum of Art Off/Site. July 10, 13, 17, 20, & 24. Docent-led tours of the museum's current exhibit, Paul Outerbridge: Color Photographs from Mexico and California, the 1950s.
UMMA Off/Site, 1301 South University. Free. 763-UMMA.
7:45 p.m.
U-M Sailing Club.:Every Thursday. All invited to meet members of this local sailing club and hear a talk by club members. Topics TBA.
Duderstadt Center conference room 4, 2281 Bonisteel, North Campus. Free. 426-4299.
 Friday
July, 2008
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Charles Woodson:
The Chop House. This former U-M Heisman-winning cornerback unveils and offers taste samples of the wines from his Napa Valley winery Twenty Four. Hors d'oeuvres. A portion of the proceeds benefits U-M Mott Children's Hospital.
The Chop House, 322 S. Main. $75. 877-9581.
 Saturday
July, 2008
9 a.m.
"Transforming Traditions - Modernism & Quilts":
Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild. Talk and quilt display by Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr, professional Illinois quilters and cofounders of the quilt design studio FunQuilts.
WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., 4800 E. Huron River Dr. $10 (members, free). Wheelchair-accessible. 953-9650.
 Sunday
July, 2008
10-11 a.m.
Introductory Dharma Talk:
Jewel Heart Buddhist Center. Every Sunday except July 6. Talks by Gehlek Rimpoche, an incarnate lama from Tibet who lives in Ann Arbor, or one of Gehlek's senior students.
Jewel Heart Buddhist Center, 207 E. Washington. Free, but donations accepted. 994-3387.
2 p.m.
Guided Tours:
U-M Museum of Art Off/Site. July 10, 13, 17, 20, & 24. Docent-led tours of the museum's current exhibit, Paul Outerbridge: Color Photographs from Mexico and California, the 1950s.
UMMA Off/Site, 1301 South University. Free. 763-UMMA.
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