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Calendar of Events

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

9:30 a.m.-noon.

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.

10-10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Tues. & Wed. Stories and songs for kids age 2 & up (accompanied by an adult). Note: These storytimes are also offered 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 a.m.-3 p.m.

Jewish Older Adults: Jewish Community Center.

Every Tues. Activities begin at 11 a.m. with "Energy Exercise" ($4), a 60-minute exercise program led by Maria Farquhar, followed at 1 p.m. by mah-jongg, cards, board games, and quilting and other craft projects. Also, at 1:30 p.m., Yiddish Tish, a Yiddish conversation group. Homemade buffet luncheon ($3) available at noon. All invited. JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free (except as noted). 971-0990.

Noon-1 p.m.

Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies.

Every Tues. Talks by U-M and visiting scholars. Free sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. This month's highlights include talks on "Inventorying Barbarians: An Early Modern Chinese Pictorial Vogue" (Nov. 3) and "Revealing Erasures: Visual Representation of Women in China, 1949-2009" (Nov. 17). For complete schedule, see ii.umich.edu/ccs. 1636 SSWB, 1080 South University. Free. 764-6308.

Noon-1:30 p.m.

Brown Bag Lecture: U-M Institute for the Humanities.

Nov. 3 & 17. Bring a bag lunch. Today: U-M art history professor Raymond Silverman on "Being Invited to One's Own House: Reflections on Culture and Heritage in Techiman, Ghana." 202 S. Thayer, room 2022. Free. 936-3518.

4-6 p.m.

"Playing Ball with Legends: The Story and Stories of Don Lund": U-M Clements Library.

Former Detroit Tiger outfielder and U-M baseball coach Don Lund discusses James Irwin's new book about Lund's baseball career. Signing. Clements Library, 909 South University. Free. 764-0684.

5:30-7:30 p.m.

"Regaining American Prosperity: Building an Economy That Works for Everyone": U-M Ford Presidential Library.

All invited to join a group discussion. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ford Library, 1000 Beal Ave. Free. Reservations required by emailing FordLibrary.AnnArbor@nara.gov or by calling 205-0595.

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.

6-9 p.m.

Paul Klinger’s Easy Street Jazz Band

Every Tues. beginning Nov. 10. Dixieland and swing by this local ensemble led by saxophonist and trumpeter Klinger. Cash bar; limited sandwich menu. 6-9 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.), Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium. $10 at the door only. 663-1202.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

"Knit Happens": Ann Arbor Stitch 'n' Bitch.

Every Tues. All knitters invited to work on their current projects and swap knitting tips. location TBA. Free. 945-3035.

7-10:30 p.m.

Voices in Harmony Sweet Adelines.

Every Tues. All women invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 40-member barbershop harmony chorus. UAW Local 898 Hall, 8975 Textile Rd. (west of Rawsonville Rd. off I-94), Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($20 monthly dues for those who join). 480-8843.

7 p.m.

Wellness Talks: Washtenaw Whole Foods Market.

Nov. 10, 11, & 17. Talks by Whole Foods staffers. Today: "Heart and Meridian Test." Whole Foods Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom, 3135 Washtenaw. $10. Preregistration required. 975-4500.

7-9 p.m.

Delicatessen Tastings: Zingerman's Delicatessen.

Nov. 11 & 17. Zingerman's staff and guest food experts discuss and offer taste samples of various gourmet delights. Today: "American Sweets." Zingerman's Next Door (upstairs), 422 Detroit St. $20 in advance, $25 at the door, unless otherwise noted. Space limited; reservations required. 663-3354.

7-9:30 p.m.

English Country Dancing: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.

Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught. No partner or experience needed. Bring flat, nonslip shoes (running shoes OK). First-timers are asked to arrive at 7 p.m. Chapel Hill Condominium clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. (park on Burbank Dr.). $7 (students, $4; children age 13 & under, free). 665-7704.

7-9 p.m.

Ann Arbor Area Writers Group.

Every Tues. All local writers invited to bring samples of their writing to read and discuss. Observers welcome. Arborland Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 665-8194.

7 p.m.

Common Thread Knitters Club.

Nov. 3 & 17. All knitters invited to meet members of this local knitting group and exchange tips. Arborland Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948.

7-8:30 p.m.

"Depression and Anxiety in Youth and Adolescents": Ann Arbor District Library.

Talk by U-M psychiatry professor Kate Fitzgerald, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with U-M Depression Center experts. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4555.

7 p.m.

"Challenging Museum Sustainability: Governance, Community Participation, and the Fickle Political Climate in Southern Luzon (Philippines) Towns": U-M Museum Studies Program/U-M Museum of Art.

Talk by Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines) anthropology professor Ana Labrador. U-M Museum of Art Helmut Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Free. 936-6678.

7 p.m.

"The Maze Runner": Waters Place Borders.

Popular Utah young adult writer James Dashner reads from his new fantasy about a kid who wakes up in a strange place surrounded by stone walls and can't remember anything but his first name. Signing. Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd., Free. 997-8884.

7-9 p.m.

Writers Reading at Sweetwaters.

Reading by local poet Chloe Yelena Miller, co-editor of the online literary journal Portal del Sol. Followed by open-mike readings for poets and other creative writers. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, 123 W. Washington. Free. 369-2798.

7:30-9 p.m.

Weekly Rehearsal: Treetown Community Chorus.

Every Tues. All invited to join this fun-loving independent local mixed chorus to sing mostly familiar tunes, along with some serious music, in various genres. David Perample directs. West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. Free to visitors ($80 per semester dues). 213-3770.

7:30-9 p.m.

"Drum 4 Wellness Circle: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth Cafe 704 Coffeehouse.

All invited to join a drum circle. Bring a drum or use one provided. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. $5 suggested donation. 480-1219.

7:30 p.m.

"The Poetry and Practicalities of Hiking the U.P.": Huron Valley Sierra Club.

Talk by Eric Hansen, author of Hiking Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Refreshments. U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. doug.cowherd@michigan.sierraclub.org

7:30 p.m.

Ann Arbor Camera Club.

Nov. 3 & 17. Tonight: "Spectacular Waterfalls, Stunning Glass," a digital slide show featuring the best photos taken by club members on a field trip to the Watkins Glen/Ithaca (NY) area in June. Also, other club members show prints on various topics, including this month's assignment, "Comic." Wines Elementary School auditorium (Nov. 3), 1701 Newport, & Forsythe Middle School media center (Nov. 17), 1655 Newport. Free. 327-4781.

7:30 p.m.

"Career Choices: Risks and Rewards": American Association of University Women.

Talk by EMU president Susan Martin. Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. Free. 973-6287.

7:30-9 p.m.

"The Swift Path": Jewel Heart Buddhist Center.

Nov. 3, 10. & 17. Talk by Gehlek Rimpoche, an incarnate lama from Tibet who lives in Ann Arbor. Jewel Heart Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr. (between Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. & Ellsworth). $10 (students & seniors, $5). 994-3387.

7:30 p.m.

Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of SPEBSQSA.

Every Tues. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus. Stony Creek United Methodist Church, 8635 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($130 annual dues for those who join). Newcomers should call in advance: Greg Humbel at 445-1925.

8-10 p.m.

German Speakers' Round Table.

Every Tues. All German speakers invited for conversation. Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 453-2394.

8 p.m.

Berlin Philharmonic: University Musical Society.

See review. Simon Rattle conducts this renowned orchestra in Brahms' lushly romantic Symphony no. 4, whose finale is arguably the best music Brahms wrote. The program also includes Brahms' Symphony no. 3 and Schoenberg's turbulent Begleitmusik zu einer Lichtspielszene (Accompanying Music to a Film Scene). Hill Auditorium. Tickets $10-$125 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.

10 p.m.

"Triple Double Trivia": The Arena.

Every Tues. All invited to try a wide-ranging trivia quiz for such prizes as T-shirts, hats, and gift certificates. Bonus points awarded for "stupid human tricks" like drinking beer upside down, dancing to Michael Jackson songs, or inserting an entire fist into your mouth. the Arena, 203 E. Washington. Free. 222-9999.

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