http://arborweb.com/ Ann Arbor online: news and reference community resource, with the area's best events calendar, Ann Arbor Observer City Guide, comprehensive information on housing, restaurants, government, education, and more, and free classified ads. en-us 2012 Ann Arbor Observer. All Rights Reserved. http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event125343 Feb. 12, 4 p.m. -- Screenings of the 2011 animated short films nominated for an Academy Award. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event119745 Feb. 12, 4 p.m. -- This ad-hoc ensemble of U-M music professors performs a love-themed program that includes the Broadway musical numbers "Make Believe" from Showboat, "Do You Love Me?" from Fiddler on the Roof, and "All I Ask of You" from The Phantom of the Opera, as well as Brahms' Liebeslieder Waltzes and Clarinet ... Music: Classical, Religious, & Cabaret http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event121390 Feb. 12, 4-6 p.m. -- Zingerman's gelatier Josh Minor discusses and offers taste samples of 7 of Zingerman's chocolate gelati. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event120572 Feb. 12, 4:30-7 p.m. -- All invited to join a discussion of Mercedes Lackey's coming-of-age fantasy about a misfit in a magical world. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event125334 Feb. 12, 4:30, 6:45, & 9 p.m. -- (Wim Wenders, 2011). Visually stunning 3D dance film and documentary based on the life and work of the late German choreographer Pina Bausch. German & French, subtitles. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event121893 Feb. 12, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. -- Daily. Texas hold 'em and blackjack for players of all levels. Also, hold 'em tournaments at 7 p.m. Wed., Fri., & Sat. Free dinner, 5-6 p.m., and other nightly specials. Net proceeds donated to a different charity each week. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event123498 Feb. 12, 5 p.m. -- Rescheduled for March 8. Music: Classical, Religious, & Cabaret http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event119452 Feb. 12, 5:15-6:15 p.m. -- Relax together as you receive tandem Thai Massages. Each of you will have an individual practitioner as we open our space for this special time together. Thai Yoga Massage Provides Relaxation & Stress Relief, Improves Circulation, Balances Energy and Feels Great! Cost: $120 per Couple for 1 hr... Body, Mind, & Spirit http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event123568 Feb. 12, 5:15-6:15 p.m. -- Couple's Thai Yoga Massage For Valentine's Day Relax together as you receive tandem Professional Thai Massages. Each of you will have an individual practitioner as we open our space for this special time together. Thai Yoga Massage Provides Relaxation & Stress Relief, Improves Circulation, Bal... Body, Mind, & Spirit http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event122645 Feb. 12, 6-8 p.m. -- Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance based on the 15th-century Spanish. moresca Wear athletic shoes. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event119275 Feb. 12, 7-9 p.m. -- Feb. 11 & 12. Screening of a video of a juried selection of videodance works from around the world featured in the recent 40th Annual Dance on Camera Festival at Lincoln Center in New York. Videodance is a hybrid art form that combines the dynamics of dance and the moving body with film/video ed... Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event125185 Feb. 12, 7 p.m. -- Feb. 12-15. A new play by a different Michigan playwright each night. Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event120635 Feb. 12, 7 p.m. -- Michael Landon Jr. & Brian Bird's 2010 documentary about two orphaned children from Uganda who make the journey from Kampala to Kasangombe in a heartbreaking bid to overcome poverty and experience hope. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event120884 Feb. 12, 7 p.m. -- Sign up for our new monthly Celebrity Cooking Class. This month will feature Lori Shepard of Simply Scrumptious Catering. Chef Lori will be making comfort foods to warm us this winter. Come a bit hungry because Lori will always make more than a taste. The class is held at the JCC, Tuesday February 2... Classes, Seminars, and Workshops http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event122853 Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. -- In-the-round performances by Annie and Rod Capps and other performing couples, including the Chicago roots music duo Small Potatoes, the Ferndale Americana folk-rock duo The Milroys, and the local blues duo Shari Kane & Big Dave Steele. Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event122656 Feb. 12, 8-10 p.m. -- Every Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including fox-trots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 7 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/120212.html#event123821 Feb. 12, 8 p.m. -- Feb. 12, 17-19 & 24-26 and Mar. 2-4. Nati Salgado directs this local company in the premiere of the young Midwestern playwright Kevin Kautzman's comedy about a twentysomething couple, struggling to survive the Great Recession, who launch a boutique sex website to sell the woman as an All-America... Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event111615 Feb. 13, 9 a.m. -- Every Mon. & Fri. Mon.: Slow/moderate-paced ride, 35–45 or 55–65 miles, to either Stockbridge, Grass Lake, Napoleon, or Pleasant Lake. Fri.: Slow/moderate-paced dirt road ride, 25-55 miles. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event120861 Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. -- The Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor's Amster Gallery is proud to present the photos of Elena Weissman. The exhibit Eye Wonder is a breathtaking collection of photographs taken mostly in Michigan. Through the camera, Elena has brought us a story of the natural wonders of nature in color ... Gallery & Museum Exhibits & Tours http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event122043 Feb. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. -- Every Mon. 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. Music: Classical, Religious, & Cabaret http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event121199 Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-noon -- Every Mon. Drop-in social group for seniors age 55 & over. Every meeting includes a speaker, word game, craft, or activity. Also, Bible study and chair exercises. Followed by lunch (bring a bag lunch) and socializing. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event124283 Feb. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. -- Every Mon. 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., except Nov. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.), 3090 E. Eisenhower between Stone School & Packard; Pittsfield (Wed. ... Family & Kids' Stuff http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event116095 Feb. 13, Noon -- Jan. 9: Washtenaw County Environmental Heath environmental educator Angie Parsons discusses "Septic Systems and Household Hazardous Waste." Feb. 13: Club member Carol Strahler presents a PowerPoint tour of "CACG Members' Gardens." Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event119453 Feb. 13, Noon-1 p.m. -- Relax together as you receive tandem Thai Massages. Each of you will have an individual practitioner as we open our space for this special time together. Thai Yoga Massage Provides Relaxation & Stress Relief, Improves Circulation, Balances Energy and Feels Great! Cost: $120 per Couple for 1 hr... Body, Mind, & Spirit http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event121622 Feb. 13, Noon -- MHealthy Weight Management Program March 12 – June 11 (Registration opens February 13) Increase your energy and feel better for life. A team of U-M Health System nutrition, physical activity and health behavior experts works with you for an entire year, helping you make small changes to build heal... Classes, Seminars, and Workshops http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event121623 Feb. 13, Noon-12:45 p.m. -- MHealthy Weight Management Program March 14 – June 6 (Registration opens February 13) Increase your energy and feel better for life. A team of U-M Health System nutrition, physical activity and health behavior experts works with you for an entire year, helping you make small changes to build healt... Classes, Seminars, and Workshops http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event124063 Feb. 13, Noon-6 p.m. -- Jan. 29-Mar. 3. A national, juried exhibition of hand-crafted ceramic cups. Reception Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m. Gallery & Museum Exhibits & Tours http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event122152 Feb. 13, 12:30 p.m. -- Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs. All seniors age 55 & over invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Bring a partner. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event122368 Feb. 13, 12:30-4:30 p.m. -- Every Mon. & Fri. All seniors invited to play bridge. Refreshments. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event122191 Feb. 13, 12:45 p.m. -- Every Mon. except Sept. 5. Screening of a film TBA. Lunch available ($2.50), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event125604 Feb. 13, 1 p.m. -- Dr. Joy Mutinda will explore how the performance of "strength" that is pervasive for many self-identifies Black women contributes to feelings of sadness, anxiety, and increased levels of stress. Particular focus will be placed on the complex relationship between food, weight, stereotypical images of... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120213.html#event125167 Feb. 13, 1:30-2:30 p.m. -- Every Mon. except Dec. 26. & Jan. 2. All seniors invited to read and discuss the poetry, essays, reminiscences, and fiction they have written. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums