MAR
Calendar of Events
Mar. 26-28. Diana Hunt directs local actors in a dinner theater production of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten’s comedy about 5 middle-age women who have been friends since college. Time TBA, Chelsea Community Hospital Dining Room, 775 S. Main, Chelsea. Tickets TBA at chelseaareaplayers.org. [map]
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All invited to a volunteer orientation session to learn how to greet and guide visitors to the MiSo House at Matthaei, a unique structure that employs passive energy methods, zero-energy consumption strategies, and smart resource utilization. Weekday and weekend shifts available. Preregistration required. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. 734-647-7600. http://www.mbgna.umich.edu [map]
This course offers CPR certification in order to know how to respond to health incidents of children ages 1 and above and adults. Includes training with the Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and covers First Aid for all ages, but does not include infant CPR. Red Cross Washtenaw County Chapter, 4624 Packard Road. $55. 734-971-5300. http://wc-redcross.org [map]
Mar. 21 & 27. Led by WCPARC naturalist Faye Stoner. Mar. 21: “Celebrating Spring with a Nature Walk!” (2-4 p.m., Miller Preserve, Parker Rd. at Dexter-Chelsea Rd., Dexter). A hike to look for skunk cabbage, spring peepers, titmice, and chickadees. Wear boots that can get wet. Mar. 27: “Birdwatching for Beginners” (9-11 a.m., Independence Lake County Park Beach Center, 3200 Jennings, north off North Territorial). A talk followed by a hike for those age 12 & over. Bring binoculars if you have them. $5 vehicle entry fee. Mar. 27: “Almost the Worm Moon--An Early Spring Night Hike” (7-9 p.m., Park Lyndon North, North Territorial Rd. 1 mile east of M-52). Followed by hot tea and cocoa in front of the fireplace. Various times and locations. Free. 971-6337, ext. 334.
Mar. 26: Lecture by Einstein Forum (Potsdam, Germany) director Susan Neiman, author of Moral Clarity: A Guide for Grown-Up Idealists. Mar. 27: Three other visiting scholars--University of Chicago social thought professor Lorraine Daston, Columbia University philosophy professor Philip Kitcher and Princeton University humanities professor Alexander Nehamas--join Neiman for a symposium on her lecture. 4-6 p.m. (Mar. 26) & 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Mar. 27), Michigan UnionBallroom. Free. 764-6285. [map]
Come learn the basics of "babywearing" and the different carriers available including ring slings, soft structured carriers and wraps. We will teach SAFE positioning and options at different ages. Bring any carriers you currently have and we'll help you use them properly and SAFELY.FREE, no signup necessary. The Little Seedling, 355 S. Zeeb Rd Suite C. Free. 734-418-2392. info@thelittleseedling.com http://thelittleseedling.com [map]
Mar. 27 & 28. Show and sale of hundreds of African violets. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Mar. 27) & 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Mar. 28), U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free admission. 647-7600. [map]
Basic Tree Trimming and Pruning Part 1Fruit and Ornamental TreesTaught by Tim Utter Grass Lake Sanctuary, 18580 Grass Lake Rd, Manchester. $15. 734 395-6680. info@grasslakesanctuary.org www.grasslakesanctuary.org [map]
Mar. 20 & 27. Mar. 20: “Knife Skills.” Downtown Home & Garden owner Mark Hodesh and Matt Demmon discuss how to pick a good knife, how to sharpen it, and how to chop, dice, and mince fast and accurately. Mar. 27: Mark the Lawn Doctor explains and answers questions about growing and caring for an organic lawn. Also, Matt Demmon demonstrates techniques for “Growing Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms in Your Back Yard.” 10 a.m.-1 p.m., DH&G, 210 S. Ashley. Free. 662-8122. [map]
The Ghost Army is here! In June of 1944, an exceptional U.S. Army unit went into action in Normandy. Its weapons included hundreds of inflatable tanks and a one-of-a-kind collection of sound effects records, and it carried out its battlefield mission without firing a shot. The unit was officially called the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, but it was known to its men as The Ghost Army.Members of The Ghost Army adhered to a decades-long gag order; many never told their families about their extraordinary military service. Sixty-five years after this top-secret group went into action, the University of Michigan’s Hatcher Library will unveil the first public exhibit of this captivating group of materials documenting The Ghost Army. Along with the exhibit, see a screening of producer/director Rick Beyer's documentary The Ghost Army on March 17th at 7pm. Hatcher Graduate Library, Gallery in Room 100 (enter from Diag), 913 S. University Ave. Free. 734-615-5783. kjordan@umich.edu http://www.lib.umich.edu/gallery/events/ghost-army [map]
Daily. The assembled riders choose their own pace, distance, and destination. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, and snacks. 10 a.m. (daily) & 1 p.m. (Sat. & Sun. only), meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 761-6253 (morning ride), 994-5908 (afternoon ride). [map]
All invited to shoot around barricades at targets in a simulated self-defense scenario. Bring your own gun and ammunition. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., TCSL, 8640 Moon (between E. Michigan & Willis Rd.), Saline. $20 per round ($10 per additional round). 429-9561. [map]
An opportunity to play and listen to harpsichords. Recitals by U-M music professor Edward Parmentier and U-M music students Eboni Garrett-Bluford and Sunah Lee. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., U-M Music School Moore Hall, 1100 Baits (off Broadway), North Campus. Free. 764-0594. [map]
Retired local teacher June Weiland leads a hands-on introduction to the Ukrainian art known as pysansky. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., CDL McKune Room, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475–8732. [map]
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. 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. Noon-12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.), Kerrytown. Free. 369-3107. [map]
Mar. 13, 20, & 27. Popular series of talks, aimed at general audiences, by U-M faculty. Mar. 13: physics professor Leo Pando Zayas on “Black Holes and Chaos in String Theory.” Mar. 20: physics professor Stephen Forrest on “Plastics--Can They Be Used to Save the Planet?” Mar. 27: paleontology professor Daniel Fisher on “The Inside Story on Lyuba, a Baby Wooly Mammoth from Siberia.” 10:30 a.m., 170 Dennison, 500 Church. Free. 764-4437. [map]
Mar. 23-28 (different programs). Tonight: “Kid-Friendly Films in Competition.” Shorts appropriate for kids age 6 & over. Also, a silent Frank Pahl film with a live music sore. 11 a.m. “Films in Competition.” Shorts and/or feature-length films (1, 3:30, 5, 7:30, 9:30, & 10 p.m.). Also, a film program TBA (12:30 p.m.). “Pavel Medvedev.” Program TBA. 3 p.m. “Kenneth Anger.” Tribute screening, sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, of works by this legendary avant-garde filmmaker known for his surrealism and erotic and occult themes. Followed by a discussion with Anger. 7 p.m. “The Room.” (Tommy Wiseau, 2003). Dark comedy about a successful banker who’s about to be married, until he finds out the horrible truth about his fiancée. State Theatre. $6. Midnight. 11 a.m.-midnight, Michigan Theater unless otherwise noted. Tickets: $95 (students & members, $80) for the entire festival & $55 (students & members, $45) for weekend passes in advance at ticketleap.com, and $9 (students, seniors, & members; $7) per evening show at the door. 995-5356. [map]
Come join us for a morning of fun for all! This event will have thousands of eggs, a short program, and some giveaways compliments of 242 Community Church!The Egg Hunt will begin at 11. We are a portable church that meets at the Four Points Sheraton on Sunday mornings, but will be having the egg hunt at Neighborhood Church near the mall. The address is 2500 South Main Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103.Feel free to contact with any questions.Can't wait to see you there! Neighborhood Church, 2500 S. Main St. Free. 248-719-2395. gotty000@yahoo.com [map]
The Ann Arbor Community Center and the Ann Arbor Host Lions Club will host a FREE Family Health Fair at the Ann Arbor Community Center on Saturday, March 27, from 11-4. Join us for free health screenings, treats, education and a jumpstart to a healthy you! Ann Arbor Community Center, 625 North Main Street. Free. ywhiten@aacc1923.org www.annarbor-communitycenter.org [map]
Information booths, health screenings, eye exams, and kids activities, including an appearance by the Easter Bunny and more. Food and door prizes. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Ann Arbor Community Center, 625 N. Main. Free. 662-3128. [map]
The Ring of Steel Action Theater and Stunt Troupe is now in its 21st year of bringing the highest quality in stage fighting to the Ann Arbor area and beyond! Come and watch as our members demonstrate the many types of theatrical combat we practice including broadsword, rapier, quarterstaff, and hand-to-hand in a series of high-energy fights.Stunts will also be demonstrated including flying, falling, and trampoline work. See something you'd like to try? Audience members will have the chance to learn and engage in the stunts and weapons forms they see performed in a free intro lesson after the show.A hands-on display of swords and other stage weapons will be present before and after the fight demonstration. If you've ever wanted to pick up a sword, try your hand at cracking a whip, or just want to experience some movie-quality action live, this is your chance! Student Theater Arts Complex, 1201 Kipke Dr. Free. info@ringofsteel.org http://www.ringofsteel.org [map]
Every Sat. An experienced storyteller reads stories for kids age 7 & under. Also, a Wild Thing from Sendak’s children’s classic roars in after the Mar. 13 story hour. 11 a.m., Nicola’s, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.
Every. Sat. & Sun., Mar. 12-Apr. 3. A chance to visit the Easter Bunny and pet goats, chicks, regular bunnies, and other baby farm animals. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Briarwood center court. Free. 769-9610. [map]
All kids, accompanied by a parent, invited for egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, games, and egg decorating. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Vets Park. Free, but donations accepted. 913-9628.
Every Sat. & Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. only and 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. both days) explores the current night sky. Origins of Life (12:30 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. IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System (2:30 p.m. both days) is about the development and mission of NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer. 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. (Sat. only) and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478. [map]
A variety of family-oriented activities exploring what the U-M science museums do and how they assemble their exhibits. Also, behind-the-scenes tours of the Museums of Anthropology, Paleontology, and Zoology museums, as well as the Exhibit Museum of Natural History. Noon-4 p.m., Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. Free. 764-0478. [map]
Tight hamstrings are a DRAG - literally. They drag on your pelvis and back creating postural problems and back pain. They also drag down your performance in exercise, sports, and everyday activities like walking, standing, and sitting. So, why not just stretch them? Because when stretched in isolation (by themselves), hamstrings are reluctant (at best) to lengthen and release their grip on your legs and pelvis. Lengthened as part of a whole-body movement that involves your head, back, and pelvis, hamstring lengthening becomes more possible, more comfortable, and longer lasting. Lengthened hamstrings can contribute to better posture, lighter legs, and increased power and stamina during exercise. This workshop is suitable for those new to the Feldenkrais Method® as well as those more experienced. Both athletes and non-athletes will benefit. Core Grace Pilates, 211 S Fourth, Suite 1B. $25. 734-646-9368. dale@mindbodymove.com www.mindbodymove.com [map]
Mar. 26-28. 3 p.m. (Mar. 26) & 1 p.m. (Mar. 27 & 28), Ray Fisher Stadium. $5 (youths age 12 & under, $3; U-M students, free). 764-0247.
All invited for pizza and bowling. Prizes. 1 p.m. (check-in begins at noon), Colonial Lanes, 1950 South Industrial. $20 donation. Preregistration requested at hivaidsresource.org. 572-9355. [map]
Zingerman’s cofounder Ari Weinzweig discusses his recent book Zingerman’s Guide to Better Bacon. Also, pancakes, bacon, and tastings of bacon recipes from area restaurants, and a bacon open-mike for anyone who wants to perform an ode to pork. 1:30-4 p.m., Neutral Zone, 310 E. Washington. $12 (students, $8) in advance at neutral-zone.org, and at the door. 214-9995. [map]
Bring your own t-shirt and learn how to screen print with items you probably have tucked away at home!Perfect for beginners, this class starts with an introduction to screen printing and stencil processes before moving into workshop mode. Ages 12+3/27 2pm - 4pm Blue House Ann Arbor, 1026 South Main Street. $22. bluehouseannarbor@gmail.com www.bluehouseannarbor.com [map]
Mar. 27 & 28. 2 p.m., Alumni Field (behind Ray Fisher Stadium), S. State at Hoover. $4 (youths age 12 & under, $2; U-M students, free). 764-0247.
Mar. 13 & 27. A variety of natural history programs. Mar. 13: “Maple Syrup Making: From the Tree to the Pancake.” Following a screening of the film Maple Sugar Farmer, WNHA naturalist Tom Jameson explains his do-it-yourself maple syrup making techniques and leads a short walk to show how to identify maple syrup trees and demonstrate tree-tapping techniques. Mar. 27: “Frozen Frogs and Tropical Rainforests.” Naturalist Endeavors (Columbiaville, MI) owner Randy Baker displays and discusses an array of rainforest animals from the Americas and explains why healthy habitats in Michigan are important for their survival. 1:30-3 p.m. (Mar. 6) & 2-3 p.m. (Mar. 27), Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. $2 (family, $5). $6 vehicle entry fee. 475–3170.
Every Sat. Talks and demonstrations on garden-related themes by Garden Mill staff and local master gardeners. Mar. 6: “Extending Your Growing Season.” Mar. 13: Master gardener Charlene Harris presents “Get the Scoop on Soil.” Mar. 20: “Vegetable Gardening in Small Spaces.” Mar. 27: gardeners Merrill Crockett and Rita Hermann discuss “Mixed Herb and Flower Containers.” 2 p.m., Garden Mill, 110 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475–3539. 2 p.m., Garden Mill, 110 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475–3539. [map]
U-M music students perform works composed by U-M percussion in various galleries throughout the UMMA. 2-5 p.m., UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0594. [map]
Waterloo Recreation Area naturalist Kathy Kavanagh discusses and displays skulls and study skins of a wide variety of Michigan mammals. 2-3 p.m., CDL McKune Room, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475–8732. [map]
Mar. 25-27. Donald Amerson directs young local actors in Linde Hayen Herman’s play about 3 children, stranded in their great aunt’s Victorian mansion, who discover the magical powers of an attic window. Appropriate for kids age 4 & over. 7 p.m. (Mar. 25 & 26) & 2 p.m. (Mar. 27), Mitchell Elementary School, 3550 Pittsview. Tickets $10 (kids age 12 & under, $5). 913-9800. [map]
Mar. 26-28. Emily Wilson-Tobin directs upper school students in Betty Comden and Adolph Green’s witty, fun-filled musical, a love letter to 1930s New York City, the story of 2 small-town sisters following their dreams who find adventures and misadventures in the heart of Greenwich Village. The energetic Leonard Bernstein score, though written in a scant 5 weeks, was his only score to win a Tony. 7:30 p.m. (Mar. 26 & 27) & 2 p.m. (Mar. 27 & 28), Greenhills School 850 Greenhills Dr. Tickets $10 (students & seniors, $8). 769-4010.
Every Sat. Demos by Morgan & York staffers. Tastings. Mar. 6 & 20: “Learn to Make Gnocchi.” Mar. 13: “How to Cook Corned Beef.” Mar. 27: “Fondue vs. Raclette.” Preceded at 2 p.m. by wine talks on “Old World vs. New World” (Mar. 6 & 27) and “How to Build a Wine Cellar” (Mar. 13 & 20). 3-4 p.m., Morgan & York, 1928 Packard. Free. 662-0798. [map]
Every Wed.-Sun., Feb. 11-Mar. 27, and Mar. 23. Guy Sanville directs local actors in the world premiere of David MacGregor’s drama about Isaac Newton. Surrounded by jealous rivals and a mysterious patroness, the 17th-century scientist negotiates the delicate line between divinity and madness. Cast: Stacie Hadgikosti, Alex Leydenfrost, Nathan Mitchell, Michelle Mountain, Jim Poterfield, Rhiannon Ragland, and Will David Young. 3 p.m. (every Wed. & Sat., except Mar. 17), 8 p.m. (Wed.-Sat. and Mar. 23), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Feb. 11-18 previews: $20 (Wed. & Thurs.) & $25 (Fri-Sun.). After Feb. 18: $25 (Sun. eves., Wed. & Thurs.), $33 (Sat. & Sun. matinees), & $38 (Fri. & Sat. eves.) in advance and at the door. 433-7673. [map]
Mar. 19-21, & 25-27. EMU drama professor John Seibert directs EMU drama students in George Feydeau’s 1894 bedroom farce about 2 upper-class Parisian households. When a man and his neighbor check into a hotel to pursue an affair, they discover that their spouses, a nephew, a maid, and some traveling friends are all staying there as well. 7 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sun.), Quirk Theater, Ford St. (off Lowell from Huron River Dr.), EMU campus, Ypsilanti. Tickets $15 (students, $12; kids age 12 & under, $6) in advance and at the door. 487-2282.
MeeAe Nam and Robert Peavler direct EMU opera students in scenes from operas TBA. 4 p.m., EMU Alexander Recital Hall, Lowell at E. Circle Dr., Ypsilanti. Free. 487-2255.
Mar. 25-27. Sara Randazzo directs professional and student members of this local tap dance ensemble in a program of tap dancing, with live musical accompaniment by local singer-songwriter Dick Siegel. Also, a performance by local mime Michael Lee and his troupe OPUS Mime. 7:30 p.m. (Mar. 25 & 26) & 4 p.m. (Mar. 27), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron, Ypsilanti. Tickets $15 in advance at Randazzo Dance Studio (4569 Washtenaw), Dancers Boutique (2414 E. Stadium), or by emailing solefullofrhythm@mac.com; $20 at the door. 477-9530. [map]
An Irish dinner with corned beef, Guiness stew, Dover sole, winter vegetables, and a barley dish (vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available). Also, live music TBA and a cash bar. 5-9 p.m., Clonara School, 1289 Jewett Ave. Tickets $15 (kids ages 6-18, $10; kids age 5 & under, free) in advance at Clonlara or by emailing vik@clonlara.org. 926-4606. [map]
A chance to sample different chili recipes. Followed at 6:30 p.m. by a variety show. 5 p.m., Bethlehem UCC, 423 S. 4th Ave. Donation. 665-6149. [map]
Poker tournament. Prizes. Refreshments. 5 p.m. (registration begins at 4:30 p.m.), American Legion Hall, 320 W. Michigan, Saline. $50. 429–7310. [map]
This student a cappella ensemble performs songs from China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and the U.S. 7-9 p.m., Angell Hall Auditorium B. Tickets $5 in advance, $8 at the door. irischen@umich.edu. [map]
This Community High School troupe presents a family-oriented program of scenes and musical numbers from recent productions, and it's also joined by members of other local high school performances groups. Also, a silent auction, with low-cost items to appeal to kids and students, as well as adults, and sale of a huge veriaty of pies and pie slices. A benefit for CET 7 p.m., Community High School Craft Theater, 401 N. Division. (Parking available in the lot behind the school, N. Fifth Ave. at Detroit St.) $15 (kids, students, & seniors, $10) at the door only. 662-1693. [map]
Performance by 3 professional stand-up comics TBA. Cash bar; silent auction. 7 & 9:30 p.m., Michigan Firehouse Museum, 110 W. Cross, Ypsilanti. $25 in advance and at the door. 547-0663. [map]
Mar. 25-27. Thurston Elementary School students, parents, and friends present the school’s 36th annual original play. Set in 1920s Ann Arbor during “candy prohibition,” the musical revolves around a pro-candy presidential candidate, his missing daughters Good and Plenty, a candy speakeasy, and candy mobsters Mr. Goodbar, Jawbreaker, Snickers, and the Sour Patch Kids. 7:30 p.m. (Mar. 25 & 26) & 7 p.m. (Mar. 27), Clague Middle School auditorium, 2616 Nixon. Tickets $8 (kids, $6) at the door only. 994-1970. [map]
EMU band director Max Plank conducts this 70-member volunteer band in marches, new band music, and more. 7:30 p.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg. Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Free. 904-5453. [map]
Rebecca Groeb-Driskill directs students in scenes and musical numbers from Mary Poppins. 7:30 p.m. (Mar. 26 & 27) & 3 p.m. (Mar. 28), Liberty School auditorium, 7265 Saline–Ann Arbor Rd., Saline. Tickets $5 at the door. 429–8000, ext. 2338. [map]
With live music by the Pittsfield Open Band. No partner needed. All dances taught. Preceded at 7:30 p.m. by a lesson. 8-11 p.m., Gretchen’s House, 4531 Concourse Dr. (off S. State across from the airport). Donation. 730-6919. [map]
This ensemble of Midwest jazz improvisers is known for the distinctive timbre of its pieces pairing contralto clarinets with the traditional Mongolian morin khuur (horsehead fiddle). Musicians include cellist and morin khuur player Abby Alwin, percussionist Curtis Glatter, trumpeter James Cornish, and reedmen Piotr Michalowski and Marco Novachkoff. 8 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $10-$25 (students, $5). Reservations recommended. 769-2999. [map]
See review. Harpsichordist Parmentier and violinist Berofsky, both U-M professors, perform works by Corelli, Locatelli, and Veracini. 8 p.m., U-M Music School Britton Recital Hall, 1100 Baits Dr. (off Broadway), North Campus. Free. 764-0594. [map]
Balkan and Israeli dancing to live music by the Ethnic Connection. 8-11 p.m., the barn at Gretchen’s House V, 2625 Traver. $8-$10 (students, $3-$5) donation. 995-0011. [map]
Mar. 25-27. A frequent guest on cable TV comedy shows, this Chicago monologist is known for his quick-witted, thought-provoking observations of the absurdities of family life, traveling, professional sports, and other aspects of everyday life. He also possesses deft improv skills and likes to keep his audiences off balance. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served; all Fri. & Sat. early shows are nonsmoking. 8 p.m. (Mar. 25-27) & 10:30 p.m. (Mar. 26 & 27), 314 E. Liberty (below Seva restaurant). $7 (Thurs.) & $10 (Fri. & Sat.) reserved seating in advance, $9 (Thurs.) & $12 (Fri. & Sat.) general admission at the door. 996-9080. [map]
EMU oboe professor celebrates her 30 years at the school with a recital featuring solo and chamber works by Bach, Francaix, Mark Phillips, Finzi, and Szervansky. She is joined by several faculty colleagues, including soprano MeeAe Nam, harpsichordist James Wagner, cellist Diane L. Winder, pianist Anne Beth Gajda, flutist Julie Stone, clarinetist Kimberly Cole, bassoonist David M. Pierce, hornist Denise Root Pierce, and senior oboist Lauren Vechinski. Oboe alumni and friends in the audience conclude the program with an upbeat rag for all-oboe choir by Charles Sayre. Proceeds benefit the Fitch/Meretta Oboe Scholarship Fund. 5 p.m., Pease Auditorium, EMU campus, W. Cross at College Place, Ypsilanti. Free admission; donations accepted. 487-2255.
This all-star trio of southern roots music singer-guitarists--veteran bluesman Alvin “Youngblood” Hart, North Mississippi Allstars frontman Luther Dickinson, and Squirrel Nut Zippers frontman Jimbo Mathus--specializes in the distinctive prewar urban blues and street music associated with legendary Memphis bands like the Mississippi Sheiks, Cannon’s Jog Stompers, and the Memphis Jug Band. 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. $20 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office, & all other Ticketmaster outlets; and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. [map]
The oldest U-M coed a cappella ensemble performs pop songs TBA. 8 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Tickets $12 (students, $7) in advance at the Michigan Union Ticket Office, and at the door. 763-TKTS. [map]
Mar. 26-28. Ben Stange directs fellow RC students in Andre Gregory’s 1970 Manhattan Project adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic that offers a caustic and giddy revelation of the human psyche and its dark, unsettling shadows. 8 p.m., RC Auditorium, East Quad, 701 East University. $5 (students, $3). 647-4354. [map]
Mar. 25-28. Joshua Major directs U-M opera students Gluck’s 18th-century opera, adapted from Tasso’s Jerusalem Delivered and set during the 1st Crusade, about a sorceress deranged by her unrequited love for a Christian knight. Sung in French; English supertitles. Douglas Kinney Frost directs the University Philharmonia Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. (Mar. 25), 8 p.m. (Mar. 26 & 27), & 2 p.m. (Mar. 28), Mendelssohn Theater. Tickets $18 & $24 (students, $9) at the Michigan League Box Office in advance and at the door. To charge by phone, call 764-2538. [map]
