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March 19, 2010

Calendar of Events

Lectures, Readings, and Forums

Monday July 2009

12:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

Daily (except July 4). Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 p.m. daily) is an exploration of the current night sky. The Zula Patrol (12:30 p.m. weekdays) is an animated exploration of weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary. MarsQuest (2:30 p.m. weekdays and 12:30 p.m. Sat.), narrated by Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, is about the history of the Red Planet and the reasons for our interest in it. Followed by a brief update on current issues about Mars. Origins of Life (2:30 p.m. Sat. only) is an audiovisual show about the prebiotic chemistry of the Universe after the Big Bang, the formation of the stars and solar systems, the first life on Earth, the great extinctions, and the search for extraterrestrial life. U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.

1-3 p.m.

Writing Group: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.

Every Mon. All seniors invited to read and discuss the poetry, essays, reminiscences, and fiction they have written. Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.

6 p.m.

"The Call in the Darkness: The Economic Crises and the New American Dream": Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice.

All invited to join a discussion. Followed by a potluck. Bring a dish to pass. Wesley Foundation in the First United Methodist Church building, 602 E. Huron. Free. Reservations requested. 663-1870.

6:30-8 p.m.

"Aikido": Ann Arbor District Library.

Aikido instructor Keiko Cauley discusses the history and introduces the basic movements and techniques of this martial art. For kids in grades 4-12. AADL Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. Free. 327-4200.

7 p.m.

Evening Herb Study Group.

Club member Madolyn Kaminski leads a tour of the herb garden at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. 663-8303.

Tuesday July 2009

12:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

Daily (except July 4). Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 p.m. daily) is an exploration of the current night sky. The Zula Patrol (12:30 p.m. weekdays) is an animated exploration of weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary. MarsQuest (2:30 p.m. weekdays and 12:30 p.m. Sat.), narrated by Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, is about the history of the Red Planet and the reasons for our interest in it. Followed by a brief update on current issues about Mars. Origins of Life (2:30 p.m. Sat. only) is an audiovisual show about the prebiotic chemistry of the Universe after the Big Bang, the formation of the stars and solar systems, the first life on Earth, the great extinctions, and the search for extraterrestrial life. U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.

7 p.m.

"Tips for Summer Fun": Washtenaw Whole Foods Market.

Talk by Whole Foods staffer Katie Shafer. Whole Foods Cooking & Lifestyles Classroom, 3135 Washtenaw. Free. Preregistration required. 975-4500.

7-8 p.m.

"Tea Tasting": Zingerman's Delicatessen.

July 7 & 21. With Zingerman's tea expert Jess Piskor. Zingerman's Next Door (upstairs kids room), 422 Detroit St. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Space limited; reservations required. 663-3354.

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.

7:30 p.m.

Spanish Readers Group: Nicola's Books.

All invited to join a discussion, in Spanish, of La Muerte y la Doncella, Chilean writer Ariel Dorfman's play about an ex-political prisoner who thinks her houseguest is the man who tortured her. Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.

7:30-9 p.m.

"The Swift Path": Jewel Heart Buddhist Center.

Every Tues. through July 21. 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. (north of W. Ellsworth). $10 (students & seniors, $5). 994-3387.

Wednesday July 2009

12:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

Daily (except July 4). Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 p.m. daily) is an exploration of the current night sky. The Zula Patrol (12:30 p.m. weekdays) is an animated exploration of weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary. MarsQuest (2:30 p.m. weekdays and 12:30 p.m. Sat.), narrated by Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, is about the history of the Red Planet and the reasons for our interest in it. Followed by a brief update on current issues about Mars. Origins of Life (2:30 p.m. Sat. only) is an audiovisual show about the prebiotic chemistry of the Universe after the Big Bang, the formation of the stars and solar systems, the first life on Earth, the great extinctions, and the search for extraterrestrial life. U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.

7 p.m.

Fiction Readers Group: Barnes & Noble.

All invited to join a discussion of Virginia Woolf's classic modernist novel To the Lighthouse. Refreshments. Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.

7-8:30 p.m.

"The Willow Run Bomber Plant and the Greatest Generation": Ann Arbor District Library.

Talk by Yankee Air Museum president Dick Stewart. AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-4200.

7-8:30 p.m.

"Overcoming Obesity and Winning Health": Ann Arbor District Library.

Panel discussion with U-M physicians and Pete Thomas, who won the $100,000 grand prize in 2005 on the NBC reality show The Biggest Loser by losing 185 pounds in 9 months. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4555.

7 p.m.

Food Tastings: Zingerman's Delicatessen.

July 1, 8, 9, 22, & 23. Zingerman's staff and guest food experts discuss and offer taste samples of various gourmet delights. Today: "America the Beautiful (and Sweet): Candy." Zingerman's Next Door (upstairs kids room), 422 Detroit St. $20 (July 1, 9, & 22), $30 (July 8 & 23) in advance, $25 (July 1, 9, & 22), $35 (July 8 & 23) at the door. Space limited; reservations required. 663-3354.

7:30 p.m.

History Readers Group: Motte & Bailey, Booksellers.

Retired U-M Judaic studies research scientist Judith Elkin leads a discussion of American Places: Encounters with History, a 2002 collection of essays by American historians on their personal experiences of historic places. Motte & Bailey, 212 N. Fourth Ave. Free. 369-2499.

Thursday July 2009

8 a.m.

"Breakfast Event Series": Washtenaw Economic Club.

Panel discussion by AnnArbor.com content director Tony Dearing, WLBY-AM radio host Lucy Ann Lance, Ann Arbor Observer editor John Hilton, Ann Arbor Chronicle publisher Mary Morgan, and Ann Arbor Busines Review editor Paula Gardner. Preceded at 7 a.m. by a breakfast buffet. Kensington Court Hotel, 610 Hilton Blvd. (off S. State just past Briarwood). $30 (members, free). 480-1636.

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Thursday Lunch Bunch: Jewish Community Center.

Every Thurs. (different programs). A weekly program of activities primarily for seniors. The program begins at 10 a.m. with "Energy Exercise" ($4), a 60-minute exercise program led by Maria Farquhar. An 11 a.m. Current Events discussion group led by Heather Dombey is followed at noon by a homemade dairy lunch ($3 with reservation, $4 without reservation and for nonseniors) and at 1 p.m. by a cultural or educational program. Today: local educator Naomi Zikmund-Fisher discusses Across the Chasm, her chronicle of her family's experience with a bone marrow transplant. JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free. 971-0990.

Noon-1 p.m.

"Lunch & Learn": U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum.

July 9, 16, 23, & 30. MBGNA staff give talks and/or lead tours at Matthaei and the Arb. Bring a bag lunch. Today: David Michener discusses "The Global Garden: Best Practices from Peer Gardens Around the Country." Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd.. $3. 647-7600.

12:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

Daily (except July 4). Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 p.m. daily) is an exploration of the current night sky. The Zula Patrol (12:30 p.m. weekdays) is an animated exploration of weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary. MarsQuest (2:30 p.m. weekdays and 12:30 p.m. Sat.), narrated by Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, is about the history of the Red Planet and the reasons for our interest in it. Followed by a brief update on current issues about Mars. Origins of Life (2:30 p.m. Sat. only) is an audiovisual show about the prebiotic chemistry of the Universe after the Big Bang, the formation of the stars and solar systems, the first life on Earth, the great extinctions, and the search for extraterrestrial life. U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.

5-7 p.m.

"Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief": Cranbrook Whole Foods Market.

Every Thurs. Whole Foods staffers discuss wine. Also, tastings and small plates of food. Today's topic: "Top 10 Red Wines." Whole Foods Wine Bar, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. $17. 997-7507.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Hillary Will: Ann Arbor District Library/Main Street Area Association.

This renowned professional drag racer, named one of the world's top 10 female racers by Sports Illustrated, discusses her career. In conjunction with the Rolling Sculpture Car Show (see 10 Friday listing). AADL 4th-floor meeting room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4555.

7 p.m.

Food Tastings: Zingerman's Delicatessen.

July 1, 8, 9, 22, & 23. Zingerman's staff and guest food experts discuss and offer taste samples of various gourmet delights. Today: "American Cheese." Zingerman's Next Door (upstairs kids room), 422 Detroit St. $20 (July 1, 9, & 22), $30 (July 8 & 23) in advance, $25 (July 1, 9, & 22), $35 (July 8 & 23) at the door. Space limited; reservations required. 663-3354.

7:30-9 p.m.

History of Books & Printing Reading Group: Motte & Bailey, Booksellers.

All invited to join a discussion of Printing Presses, James Moran's 1973 history of the printing press from the 15th century to modern times. Refreshments. Motte & Bailey, 212 N. Fourth Ave. Free. 669-0451.

Friday July 2009

11 a.m.

"Summer Berry Desserts": Cranbrook Whole Foods Market.

Lecture-demo by a Whole Foods staffer. Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. Free. Preregistration required. 997-7507.

12:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

Daily (except July 4). Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 p.m. daily) is an exploration of the current night sky. The Zula Patrol (12:30 p.m. weekdays) is an animated exploration of weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary. MarsQuest (2:30 p.m. weekdays and 12:30 p.m. Sat.), narrated by Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, is about the history of the Red Planet and the reasons for our interest in it. Followed by a brief update on current issues about Mars. Origins of Life (2:30 p.m. Sat. only) is an audiovisual show about the prebiotic chemistry of the Universe after the Big Bang, the formation of the stars and solar systems, the first life on Earth, the great extinctions, and the search for extraterrestrial life. U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.

7-8:30 p.m.

"Walking for Fun, Exercise, and Cultural Edification": Ann Arbor District Library.

Talk by Brenda Ellen Bentley, author of the recently published Riverwalks Ann Arbor. Signing. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4555.

Saturday July 2009

1:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

Daily (except July 4). Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 p.m. daily) is an exploration of the current night sky. The Zula Patrol (12:30 p.m. weekdays) is an animated exploration of weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary. MarsQuest (2:30 p.m. weekdays and 12:30 p.m. Sat.), narrated by Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, is about the history of the Red Planet and the reasons for our interest in it. Followed by a brief update on current issues about Mars. Origins of Life (2:30 p.m. Sat. only) is an audiovisual show about the prebiotic chemistry of the Universe after the Big Bang, the formation of the stars and solar systems, the first life on Earth, the great extinctions, and the search for extraterrestrial life. U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.

1:30 p.m.

Eric Stone: Aunt Agatha's.

This L.A. mystery writer presents a PowerPoint program on Shanghai, his experience as a journalist there, and his new book Shanghaied, the 4th in his series about an expat American journalist and detective living in China's biggest city. Signing. Aunt Agatha's, 213 S. Fourth Ave. Free. 769-1114.

2 p.m.

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

Every Sat. & Sun., except July 4. Docent-led tours of the recently renovated museum. UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395.

4 p.m.

In Good Company African American Book Club: Nicola's Books.

All invited to join a discussion of Only You, Francis Ray's romance novel about a smart, stubborn young woman who reluctantly falls for a billionaire who "winsî her at an auction. Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.

Sunday July 2009

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: potluck and planning session. First Presbyterian Church Curtis Room, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. 662-4466, ext. 43.

1:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

Daily (except July 4). Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 p.m. daily) is an exploration of the current night sky. The Zula Patrol (12:30 p.m. weekdays) is an animated exploration of weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary. MarsQuest (2:30 p.m. weekdays and 12:30 p.m. Sat.), narrated by Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, is about the history of the Red Planet and the reasons for our interest in it. Followed by a brief update on current issues about Mars. Origins of Life (2:30 p.m. Sat. only) is an audiovisual show about the prebiotic chemistry of the Universe after the Big Bang, the formation of the stars and solar systems, the first life on Earth, the great extinctions, and the search for extraterrestrial life. U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.

2 p.m.

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

Every Sat. & Sun., except July 4. Docent-led tours of the recently renovated museum. UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395.

2 p.m.

"What Happens When Women Wake Up?": Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room.

Local psychotherapist Patricia Fero discusses her new book. Signing. Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main. Free. 665-2757.

3 p.m.

"Francisco Goya: 'Los Caprichos'": U-M Museum of Art.

UMMA Western art curator Carole McNamara discusses the current exhibit of Goya's influential set of satiric etchings of 1790s Spanish society. UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395.

4:30 p.m.

"Booked for Murder" Mystery Book Club: Nicola's Books.

All invited to discuss The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher, Kate Summerscale's true crime story about an 1860 Scotland Yard detective who investigates the murder of a 3-year-old. Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 769-2149.

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