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Tentative. (Terrence Malick, 2012). Drama about an American who falls in love on a trip to Paris and asks the woman and her daughter to accompany him back to Oklahoma, where an old flame complicates his new relationship. Stars Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, & Javier Bardem. Michigan Theater. Tickets: $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). michtheater.org, 668-TIME. [map]
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The Huron River Watershed Council is offering rain barrels at a discounted rate! Save money now and later on your water bill!Go on line to www.hrwc.org/rainbarrels for the promo code. Then shop for and order your barrel at www.greatlakesrainbarrel.com by May 13, 2013. Pick up is Saturday, May 18, 2013 9am-2pm at the Washtenaw County Road Commission Washtenaw County Road Commission, 555 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor. $75 & $85.. 734-769-5123. hrwc.org [map]
The Henkel Physicians: A Family's Life in Letters features the National Library of Medicine's collection of the family correspondence of a remarkable family of doctors in 19th century Virginia. The letters document the working lives of the Henkel physicians as they share medical cases, professional rivalries and the experience of the Civil War. Taubman Health Sciences Library, 1135 Catherine St. Free. thlibrary@umich.edu http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/digicolls/henkel/index.html [map]
Every Mon. Slow-paced ride, 15-35 miles, along dirt and gravel roads to Independence Lake and other low traffic destinations. 9 a.m. (Apr. & May) & 8 a.m. (June-Aug.), meet at 960 Forest Rd. off Country Club Dr., Barton Hills. Free. 663-5060.
This class is designed for beginners and low intermediate players who wish to improve their declarer and defensive play. The class will run with students shuffling, dealing and playing 7-9 hands per session. Hands will be analyzed after completion to review the bidding, play and defense. Instructor will guide declarer on each hand as to the best plan and strategy to succeed. No book needed. Students may either pay for all 10 weeks at the start or pay as they go using the drop-in fee. It is highly recommended that students have some type of previous bidding class or experience. For more details, contact instructor Ray Gentz or the Ann Arbor Senior Center. Ann Arbor Senior Center member $100 / non-member $120. Drop-in fee is $10 member / $12 non-member per class. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Bladwin Avenue. AASC members $100/$10; others $120/$12.. 734.794.6250. [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. (except May 13 & 20), Apr. 8-June. 7. Yoga For Mamas is a hatha postnatal and prenatal yoga class honoring mothers and babies during the childbearing year. Practicing yoga during this time can help to relax the mind, strengthen the body, alleviate discomfort and support the growing bond between a mother and her baby. Gentle yoga poses combined with breath are taught to bring awareness to the changes in the body that occur during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period. Class is held in a warm, supportive space with an emphasis on celebrating the journey to mothering! Prenatal mamas and mamas and babies 12 months and younger are welcome. Hygeia Center for Healing Arts, 220 N. 5th Ave. $18 (7-week pass, $110; 14-week pass, $190). 734-769-6100. welcome@hygeiacenter.org www.hygeiacenter.org [map]
Every Mon. except May 27. Play group for kids up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. No older siblings. Note: Play groups are also offered at 3 AADL branches: Malletts Creek (Tues., 10-11 a.m. & Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m.), 3090 E. Eisenhower between Stone School & Packard; Pittsfield (Wed. 11 a.m.-noon), 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.; and Traverwood (Fri. 10:30-11:30 a.m.) 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. 10:30-11:30 a.m., AADL, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301. [map]
Every Mon. All ages invited to bring knitting projects to work on. Lunch available at 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. ($5.50; age 60 & over, $3; reservations required). 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 794-6250. [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]
Donald Schweim, a community gardener with 20+ years of gardening experience, will try his best to answer all of your organic gardening questions! Special emphasis will be on how to adapt gardening techniques to make them accessible! Interested gardeners will learn about companion planting, organic pest control, fertilizer and more! Participants can also suggest subjects that they are interested in learning more about. All ages and abilities are welcome!DATES AND TIMESMondays: March 25th, April 8th, April 29th, May 13th, June 3rd, from 1-2:30 pm.REGISTRATION INFORMATIONThere is a $4.00 registration fee for the series of classes. Limited need based scholarships, are available.Please register for the class by contacting Ava at ava@aacil.org, or at 734-971-0277 x-55. Interested participants MUST register by March 20th! Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living, 3941 Research Park Drive. Donation. $4. (734) 971-0277 ext. 55. ava@aacil.org [map]
Every Mon. & Thurs. All ages invited to play this intricate game played with colorful tiles. Lunch available (except Dec. 24 & 31) at 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. for $5.50 (age 60 & over, $3). reservations required. 1-3:30 p.m. (Mon.) & 10-11:30 a.m. (Thurs.), Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $2 (members, free). 794-6250. [map]
Open mike in honor of the birth (and death) day of the famous Greek poet. 4-6 p.m., 100 U-M Hatcher Grad Library Gallery (enter from the Diag). Free. 764-3166. [map]
Get Healthy, Get Fit with our SPROUT A NEW HABIT WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE.10 Week Challenge Includes:· Weekly Nutrition Education Classes· 12 Physical Fitness Classes· One-on-One Coaching· Private Weekly Weigh-Ins· Free Monthly Metabolism Tests· Customized Nutrition Solutions· Weekly Raffle Prizes & Fun Group SupportOnly $35 to Register for the Entire 10 Weeks! The Ca$h Prize Pool will be SPLIT among the Biggest Losers! Past losers have won more than $300.Come on, what do YOU have to LOSE?Register today and SPROUT A NEW HABIT this SPRING!! Get Fit Ann Arbor, 3830 Packard Rd, Suite 150, Ann Arbor, MI. $35. 240.388.2537. kim@nutritionbychoice.com nutritionbychoice.com [map]
Every Mon. Fast-, moderate-, and slow-paced training ride, 18-24 miles, along country roads west of town. 5 p.m. (Mar., Apr. & Oct.), 5:30 p.m. (May), & 6 p.m. (June-Sept.), meet at Pine Cross Ln. east off Parker Rd. (between Jackson & Liberty), Scio Twp. Free. 426-5116. [map]
Screening of short films created by various community members in response to works in the UMMA collection. Followed by a discussion with some of the filmmakers. 6 p.m., UMMA Auditorium, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395. [map]
A chance to sample 50 Michigan wines and 2 dozen Michigan-brewed beers. Also, a wide sampling of Michigan foods selected by Common Grill chef Craig Common. A benefit for the summertime Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights programs and the July 25-27 Sounds & Sights Festival. 6-9 p.m., Common Grill, 112 S. Main. $50 in advance & at the door. 475-0470. [map]
Screening of Kirby Dick's Oscar-nominated 2012 documentary the epidemic of sexual assault in the U.S. military. Followed by a discussion led by SafeHouse representatives. 6-8:30 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4555. [map]
Kicking off our FREE spring fitness challenge. This is a 4-week fitness challenge that includes 12 smart strength/cardio trainings, 2 fitness evaluations (beginning and end), 1 extreme challenge and loads of fun! All fitness levels welcome. Register online by April 8 (spaces are limited) at 24fitcamp.tumblr.com Buhr Park, 2751 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Free. 202-570-4013. laurarpasek@gmail.com http://24fitcamp.tumblr.com/ [map]
Every Mon., Mar. 11-May 20 (except Mar. 18). 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. 6:30-8:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 320 W. Michigan Ave., Saline. $7. 429-4840. [map]
It wasn't long ago that Spanish wines were seldom considered classy wines to bring to our table (with a few notable exceptions), often because some of the wines made in Spain had been manufactured with antiquated methods and in a style which consumers often found dismaying. These days, the wines of Spain are everywhere in the United States, frequently invading shelves in a saturating and exponential manner. Every week I taste dozens of wines from this Iberian country, only finding 5 or 6 that I want to bring forth onto my space for customer consumption, and that's an improvement. I want to show you 5 of these examples with Tempranillo being the only obligatory appearance. I will choose from Bobal, Carinena (aka Samso, Carignan), Garnacha (Grenache), Graciano, Mencia, and Monastrell (Mourvedre). Join me in this exploration of what Spaniards call vino tinto. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $50/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Talks by Nutritional Healing Center representatives. Apr. 1: Chiropractor Shannon Roznay on weight loss. Apr. 29: Nutritionist Kerry Cradit on “The Truth about Fats.” 7-8 p.m., Whole Foods Cooking & Lifestyles Classroom, 3135 Washtenaw. Free. Preregistration recommended. 975-4500. [map]
Hopwood-winning U-M grad Matthew Thorburn reads from his new poetry collection that revolves around questions such as “Why do we travel?” and “Why seek out new places and cultures, only to have to leave them?” Signing. 7 p.m., Nicola’s, 2513 Jackson, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600. [map]
Every Mon. 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]
Inspiration will burst into your lungs and vocal chords when you sing your heart out at the wonderful Kip Barry's Tricks & Treats & Performing Arts Center during our Karaoke Kara-Jokey night, hosted by Ready Eddy!Fun Prizes, Drink Specials, and MORE!We have coffee and delicious Kip Kakes to get you comfortable enough to get up on stage, or just hang out.Anyone and everyone welcome! Come check out the new digs, sing a few songs, and get to know your fellow artists! Kip Barry's Performing Arts Center, 325 Braun Ct. $5. 734-769-2787. kipbarryproductions@gmail.com http://www.kipbarryproductions.com [map]
Mar. 29 & 30. RC students present Christopher Durang’s one-act comedy about some delightfully dysfunctional Catholic school alumni who spoil Sister Mary’s stuffy lesson on venial and mortal sins. 8 p.m., U-M campus location TBA. Free. 647-4354.
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