JAN
Calendar of Events
Every Wed.-Fri., except Jan. 1. Borders staff read from books for infants, babies, and toddlers. 10 a.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 6:30 p.m. (Thurs.), Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884. [map]
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Dec. 26-Jan. 6. Hands-on winter activities, including building igloos out of blocks, “ice-fishing,” and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $10 regular admission (members & kids under age 2, free). 995-5439. [map]
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat., except Jan. 1. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Local chimemaster Heather O’Neal demonstrates. 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.) & Noon-12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.), Kerrytown. Free. 369-3107. [map]
Live video transmission of a lecture by Washington Post reporter and NPR commentator T.R. Reid. 12:30-1:30 p.m., Campus Chapel, 1236 Washtenaw Ct. Free. 668-7421. [map]
Every Sun.-Fri., except Jan. 1. 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. 1 p.m. (Sun.) & 6 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.), Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746. [map]
Every Wed.-Sun. (except Dec. 31 & Jan. 1 & 2) through Jan. 23, and Dec. 29 & Jan. 19. 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. [map]
Curator Julia Myers discusses the current exhibit. 4 p.m., EMU University Gallery, 900 Oakwood, Ypsilanti. Free. 487-1268. [map]
Every Wed. & Fri., except Jan. 1. A Borders staffer reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Raffle. 6:30 p.m. (Wed.) & 11 a.m. (Fri.), Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948. [map]
Jan. 6 & 20. All local children’s writers invited to discuss their work. 7 p.m., Arborland Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-9848. [map]
Jan. 6 & 19. Today: “Chocolate-Dipped Chat Night.” All moms invited to discuss dream vacations. Jan. 19: “Kick-Start Your Career!” Washtenaw County commissioner Kristen Judge discusses her return to work after 14 years of staying at home. 7-9 p.m., Carillon Chocolates (Jan. 6), 330 S. Main, and Panera Bread (Jan. 19), 903 W. Eisenhower Pkwy. Free admission. 527-6880. [map]
Talk by U-M Comprehensive Studies Program director Margaret Noori, who teaches the Anishinaabe language and American Indian literature. 7-8:30 p.m., AADL multipurpose room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-4555. [map]
Best-selling writer Jasper Fforde reads from his new novel, a satiric dystopian tale set in a world where the ability to see certain colors is a privilege of higher classes. Signing. 7 p.m., 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884. [map]
Antiques dealer and auctioneer Steve Gross discusses and offers verbal appraisals of antiques and collectibles. Participants invited to bring 2 or 3 items each. 7:15 p.m., Recreation Park Community Center, 1015 N. Congress, Ypsilanti. $5 (couples, $6) at the door only. 483-5915. [map]
All invited to join a discussion of Peter Whitfield’s Mapping the World: A History of Exploration. 7:30-9 p.m., Motte & Bailey, 212 N. Fourth Ave. Free. 669-0451. [map]
NYC-based jazz ensemble led by saxophonist-composer Curtis, a Community High grad. 8 p.m., Canterbury House, 721 E. Huron. $10 (students, $5). 761-3162. [map]
Every Wed. Swing dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring casual or nicer shoes that stay on your feet when you’re active. Preceded by intermediate swing (7:30 p.m.) and beginning swing (8:30 p.m.) lessons. 9:30-11 p.m., Michigan Union Pendleton Room (occasionally Ballroom or U-Club). $5 (students, $4) includes lessons. 945-8428. [map]
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