DEC
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During December 2012, members of the public will have an opportunity to provide their opinion about The Connector during a series of special drop-in events held in the Ann Arbor area. The Connector is a developing plan for high-capacity transit in an arc from northeast to south Ann Arbor, connecting major destinations including downtown, University of Michigan campuses and medical center, and commercial areas. Blake Transit Center, 337 South Fourth Ave. Free. 734-794-1850. aaconnector.com [map]
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Dec. 10 & 11, Jan. 7 & 8, Feb. 11 & 12, and Mar. 10 & 11. About 100 dealers and collectors offer guns, knives, ammunition, and other hunting equipment for sale, including antiques and collectibles. Concessions. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sat.) & 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Admission $4. (517) 605–0624. [map]
WCC’s Gallery One is hosting an exhibit by local artists now through December 14. “Emerging Artists: Ann Arbor, Part II” features Ruth Bardenstein, Jeremy Brooks, and Katie Rubin. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Tuesday, 10:00am-6:00pm; Wednesday-Thursday, 10:00am-8:00pm; and Friday, 10:00am-noon. For more information, call 734-477-8512. Gallery One, 4800 East Huron River Drive. Free. 734-477-8512. arubinag@wccnet.edu [map]
Every Mon., Sept. 10-Dec. 10. and Jan. 28-May 6. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women’s chorus to sing everything from Bach and Hungarian folk songs to madrigals and pop tunes. David Perample directs. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. Free to visitors ($115 per semester dues for those who join). 665-9271. [map]
Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.All seniors age 55 & over invited to play non-sanctioned (Mon.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Wed. & Thurs.) duplicate bridge. Bring a partner. 12:30-4 p.m. (Mon.) & noon-3:45 p.m. (Wed. & Thurs.), Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $7 (members, $6) on Wed. & Thurs., $3 (members, $2) on Mon. 794-6250. [map]
During December 2012, members of the public will have an opportunity to provide their opinion about The Connector during a series of special drop-in events held in the Ann Arbor area. The Connector is a developing plan for high-capacity transit in an arc from northeast to south Ann Arbor, connecting major destinations including downtown, University of Michigan campuses and medical center, and commercial areas. Busch’s, 2020 Green Road. 734-794-1850. aaconnector.com [map]
(Joe Wright, 2012). Sweeping epic based on Tolstoy’s classic novel, set in late-19th-century Russia, about an aristocratic woman who has a life-changing affair with an affluent count. Keira Knightly, Jude Law. Michigan Theater. Tickets $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; Wed., $7). 668-TIME. [map]
Ava DuVernay, 2012). When her husband is sentenced to 8 years in prison, Ruby drops out of med school to focus on his wellbeing. Michigan Theater. Tickets $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; Wed., $7). 668-TIME. [map]
Looking for a fancy gift to give this season? Learn how to make beautiful and delicious cookies to share with family and friends. Homemade gifts are always the most thoughtful and these cookies are sure to impress! Menu: Checkerboard Icebox Cookies; Sesame Tuile Cookies; Chocolate Espresso Biscotti; Orange-Honey Madelines; Raspberry Linzer Cookies. Full participation. Register online at www.annarborcooks Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $75/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Our premier, comprehensive childbirth class is designed for pregnant women and their partners who prefer a more condensed format. This in-depth, interactive 6-hour series meets either all-day Saturday or two consecutive Sunday afternoons or two consecutive Monday nights. The series covers a wide range of topics in-depth based on Lamaze International's Six Healthy Birth Practices, including: •the various stages of labor, birth, and early postpartum;; •relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures and positions for labor and delivery; •partner's role with laboring mom; •pain management options and birth interventions; hospital procedures, and Cesarean birth. All of our childbirth educators are highly trained, active in the birth community and are Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators (LCCE). The cost of this class also includes a two-hour breastfeeding class. After you complete your registration, we will email you the code to register for your free class. You c University of Michigan East Ann Arbor Medical Center, 4260 Plymouth Rd. 185.00. 734.973.1014. info@lamazefamilycenter.org www.lamazefamilycenter.org [map]
During December 2012, members of the public will have an opportunity to provide their opinion about The Connector during a series of special drop-in events held in the Ann Arbor area. The Connector is a developing plan for high-capacity transit in an arc from northeast to south Ann Arbor, connecting major destinations including downtown, University of Michigan campuses and medical center, and commercial areas. Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Circle. 734-794-1850. aaconnector.com [map]
Nov. 12, 19, & 26 and Dec. 3, 10, & 17. Saline dance instructor Mary Jane Ormsby leads beginning (6:30 p.m.) and experienced (7:30 p.m.) dancers. With recorded oldies, Latin, and country music. First timers are asked to call ahead. The Dec. 17 dance is a Christmas Dance. 6:30-8:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 320 W. Michigan Ave., Saline. $7. 429-4840. [map]
Nov. 19: “Pink Flowers and Hats,” a chance to decorate straw hats with silk flowers while watching 2 slide presentations. Dec. 10: Christmas Potluck & Chinese Auction. Appetizers and a discussion of holiday decorating ideas (at 1375 Woodland Ct., Saline). Followed by a potluck dinner and $10 gift exchange (at 1357 Woodland Ct., Saline). Jan. 21: “Our Trees and Their Needs,” a talk by Tree Frog Tree Service owner Laura Bowman. Feb. 18: “Landscaping Evolution,” a talk by Simply Great Gardening owner Ginny Stobby.. 7 p.m., Saline Area Senior Center (except as noted on Dec. 10), 7190 N. Maple, Saline. Free. 429-1107. [map]
Performances by various high school student ensembles. Dec. 10: Band and Orchestra Concert. Dec. 11: Band and Choirs Concert. Dec. 13: Orchestra Concert. Feb 9: District Solo & Ensemble Vocal Festival. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 23: “Showcase of Michigan Show Choirs,” with CHS Company C along with choirs from several other Michigan high schools. $10 in advance at Chelsea Pharmacy and at the door. Feb. 28: Band & Orchestra Pre-Festival Concert. Mar. 7: Choir Concert. 7 p.m., CHS auditorium, 740 N. Freer (between Old US-12 and Washington St.), Chelsea. Free except as noted. 475–4524. [map]
Club members show and briefly discuss various Civil War-related items, including diaries, photographs, weapons, uniforms, paintings, and more. Previous highlights have included a set of very rare engraved slave tags and a stirring performance of period songs. 7 p.m., St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Dr. (off McAuley Dr. from Huron River Dr.). Free. (517) 750-2741. [map]
Dec. 10 & 11. Kay Castaldo directs U-M opera grad students in scenes from different French operas. 7:30 p.m., U-M School of Music McIntosh Theater, 1100 Baits (off Broadway), North Campus. Free. 764-2538. [map]
Dec. 3, 10, & 17. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music. All dances taught; dances this month are particularly beginner-friendly. 7:30-9:30 p.m., the Barn at Gretchen’s House V, 2625 Traver. $5. 395-7782, 769-1052, 426-0241. [map]
These 2 singer-songwriters share the stage. Sharp is a country-pop singer-songwriter whose work has provoked comparisons to the likes of Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, and Karla Bonoff. She’s best known through covers of her songs by everyone from the Dixie Chicks to Trisha Yearwood, but her recent CDs, including the brand-new Change the Ending,/i> showcase her own richly expressive, seductively soulful voice. “Maia is making some of the most innovative and soulful music around with songs that are head and shoulders above the rest. She has become one of my favorite artists,” says Bonnie Raitt. AG is the stage name of Adrianne Gonzalez, a Miami native best-known from her many songs recorded with members of the harmony-driven quartet The Rescues that have been featured in TV sound racks. She also has an acclaimed new CD of Beatles covers. 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $16 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio and the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com), and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. [map]
Every Mon. except Dec. 24. Local high school English teacher Barry Aherne throws out questions for anyone to answer at this popular weekly trivia fest. Prizes. 8:30-11:30 p.m., Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee. 665-2968. [map]
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