Calendar of Events

Lectures, Readings, and Forums

Monday December 2008

U-M Club of Ann Arbor.

Dec. 1, 8, 15, & 22. Weekly lunchtime talks by U-M coaches. Today: coaches TBA. Weber's Inn, 3050 Jackson Rd. $14 (members, $9.25; seniors, $8.75). 663-7420.

Tuesday December 2008

Writers Reading at Sweetwaters.

Hamtramck poet Vievee Francis reads from her current manuscript Humaniora and from her acclaimed debut collection Blue-Tail Fly, which features poems that give voice to an array of "outsiders"from soldiers and common folk to leading political figures - who played the role of cultural irritant, or "blue-tail fly," in the two decades leading up to the Civil War. A former Ann Arbor Poetry Slam Grand Slam winner, Francis is a dynamic performer with an astounding array of vocal cadences. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, 123 W. Washington. Free. 369-2798.

"The Swift Path": Jewel Heart Buddhist Center.

Every Tues. through Dec. 16. 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.

"The Swift Path": Jewel Heart Buddhist Center.

Every Tues. through Dec. 16. 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.

Wednesday December 2008

Food Sessions: Cranbrook Whole Foods Market.

Dec. 10 & 17. Lecture-demos by Whole Foods staff. Today's topic: "Baking Ham." Whole Foods Lifestyle Center, Cranbrook Village shopping center, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy. Free. 997-7507.

Channeled Spiritual Discussion Group:: Deep Spring Center for Meditation and Spiritual Inquiry

The evening is led by Aaron, a "being of Light" channeled by Barbara Brodsky. Aaron offers a talk and answers personal and universal questions. Deep Spring Center, 3003 Washtenaw, Suite 2 (building next to Arby’s; entry on Glenwood). Donations appreciated. 477-5848.

Thursday December 2008

"Religion and Ethnicity in Other Cultures": U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Dec. 4, 11, & 18. Last 3 in a series of 6 lectures by different U-M and guest scholars. Today: U-M history professor Susan Juster discusses "Religion in America: An Immigrant Faith." Best Western Executive Conference Center, 2900 Jackson Rd. $45 (members, $30) for the 6-lecture series, $25 (members, $10) per lecture. Memberships are $15 a year. Preregistration required. 998-9351.

Eric Hipple: Liberty Borders.

This former Detroit Lions quarterback is on hand to sign copies of his memoir Real Men Do Cry. 612 E. Liberty. Free. 668-7652.

"The Infinite Landscape: Master Photographers from the UMMA Collection": U-M Museum of Art Off/Site.

Dec. 4, 7, & 18. Docent-led tours of the current UMMA exhibit. UMMA Off/Site, 1301 South University. Free. 763-UMMA.

Health Sessions: People's Food Co-op.

Dec. 9 & 18. Talks by local health practitioners. Today: holistic health practitioner Linda Feldt discusses "Ritual and Spiritual Use of Herbs." Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room, 114 S. Main. Free. Preregistration required. 994-4589.

Saturday December 2008

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.

Sunday December 2008

Introductory Dharma Talk: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center.

Every Sun. except Dec. 28. Talks by Gehlek Rimpoche, an incarnate lama from Tibet who lives in Ann Arbor, or one of Gehlek's senior students. Today: Aura Glaser on "Rejoice." Jewel Heart Buddhist Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr. (just south of Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.). Free, but donations accepted. 994-3387.

First Presbyterian Church Adult Education.

Every Sun . except Dec. 28. Today: U-M music school choirs director Jerry Blackstone presents "Advent Thoughts in Words and Music." All invited. First Presbyterian Church Lewis Room, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. 662-4466.

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.

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