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Calendar of Events

Friday, November 27, 2009

9 a.m.

"Whitmore Lake Coffee Break": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Fri. Slow-paced 20-mile ride to Gloria's Restaurant in Whitmore Lake. meet at Olson Park, Dhu Varren at Pontiac Tr. Free. 663-4498.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

"Bring a Friend to Motawi Tileworks": Motawi Tileworks.

Motawi co-owner Karim Motawi leads 1-hr. walking tours of the studio. Door prizes, cider and doughnuts. Motawi Tileworks, 170 Enterprise Dr. Free. 213-0017.

10 a.m.

"Turkey Burnoff Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

The assembled riders determine their own pace, distance, and destination. meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 904-6431.

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 a.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.

12:10 p.m.

Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Southeast Asian Studies.

Nov. 6 & 13. Talks by visiting scholars. Today's topic: "Peranakan Musical Cultures in Singapore" (Nov. 6) and "Explaining the 2009 Parliamentary and Presidential Votes in Indonesia" (Nov. 13). 1636 SSWB, 1080 South University. Free. 764-0352.

12:30 p.m.

Movie Matinee: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Fri. Screening of a film TBA. Lunch available ($2.50), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

1-4 p.m.

Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.

Every Mon. & Fri. All seniors invited to play bridge. Refreshments. Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.

1-2:30 p.m.

ESL Conversation Group: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Mon. & Fri. All levels of English speakers invited for conversation. AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower between Stone School & Packard. 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.

2-2:45 p.m.

Juggler Joel Tacey: Ann Arbor District Library.

This local professional juggler presents "Reading Rocks," a magic and juggling show for kids in K-5. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301.

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.

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.

6:30-8 p.m.

AXIS Coffeehouse: Ann Arbor District Library.

Nov, 6 & 13. All youth in grades 6-12 invited to perform their own poetry or monologue or a favorite by another writer, or just to sip a hot drink and listen. AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.

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.

7:30 p.m.

U-M Ice Hockey vs. Minnesota.

Yost Ice Arena, 1016 S. State at McKinley. $19-$25. 764-0247.

8 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.

8 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.

8 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.

8:45-11:45 p.m.

"Swing Dance Party": Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association.

Every Fri. Lindy hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, blues, and Balboa dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring hard-sole shoes. Preceded at 8 p.m. by beginning lessons. Dakota Bldg., 1785 W. Stadium. $5 (includes lessons; students, $3). 417-9857.

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