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/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_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/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_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/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_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 http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event124137 Feb. 13, 4-5:30 p.m. -- Panelists: Caroline Blaum, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School Chris Priest, Project Manager, MIHealth Marketplace, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Moderator: Helen Levy, Research Associate Professor, Gerald R. Ford School of Pub... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121274 Feb. 13, 6 p.m.. -- Talk by members of the Master Gardener Alumni Association. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event122073 Feb. 13, 6:45-8:45 p.m. -- Every Mon. All invited to read from and discuss this popular Foundation for Inner Peace metaphysical book. Also, local social worker Lorraine Coburn leads a study group on the book, every Thurs., noon-1:30 p.m. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event124456 Feb. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. -- Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. except Feb. 15 & 22. All levels of English speakers invited for conversation. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event107034 Feb. 13, 7 p.m. -- Oct. 10, Nov. 13, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 12. Discussion of several books in different mystery series. Oct. 10: Frank Tallis's Vienna mysteries series. Nov. 13: Paul L. Gauss's Amish-Country series. Jan. 9: Michael Pearce's Mamur Zapt mysteries. Feb. 13: Ann Cleaves' Jimmy Perez mysteries. Mar.... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120327 Feb. 13, 7-8::30 p.m. -- Panel discussion with members of the Washtenaw Housing Alliance. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121391 Feb. 13, 7 p.m. -- Multimedia presentation by club member Tom Nanzig. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120583 Feb. 13, 7 p.m. -- Talk by international multimedia fiber artist Mary Hettmansperger. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by socializing. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120439 Feb. 13, 7:30-9 p.m. -- Talks by WCHO access supervisor Lisa Gentz, crisis team supervisor William Leaford, and access program administrator Markeeta Graban. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121392 Feb. 13, 8 p.m. -- All women ages 20-39 invited to discuss a different book each month. Feb. 13: Jerusalem Maiden, Talia Carner's novel about a young Orthodox Jewish woman, living in Jerusalem in the waning days of the Ottoman Empire, who is torn between her obligations to her family and her dream of becoming an artis... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121681 Feb. 14, 9:45 a.m. & 1:15 p.m. -- Every Tues. (when Ann Arbor Public Schools are in session), Sept. 13.-May 9. All women invited to study the Bible with other American and international women in small, informal groups. Also, Bible stories and fun activities for preschoolers, and child care provided for babies. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event119775 Feb. 14, 10 a.m. -- Local advanced master gardener Carol Brodbeck discusses how to deal with good and bad insects in the garden. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event119623 Feb. 14, Noon-1 p.m. -- Every Tues. (except Feb. 28) beginning Jan. 24. Talks by U-M and visiting scholars. Free sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. Jan. 24: "Never Far Away," a talk by MacArthur Fellow Bright Sheng, a U-M Music School composition professor, on the "Chinese-ness" of his compositions. Jan. 31: Univ... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event123751 Feb. 14, 1-2:30 p.m. -- ABOUT THE ROUNDTABLE On July 9, 2011, Sudan, Africa's largest country, split into two nations. The secession is a result of the longest civil war in world history between the north and the south that dates back to the country's independence in 1956. Susan D. Page is the U.S. Ambassador to the newly... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120772 Feb. 14, 4-5:30 p.m. -- Lecture by U-M geology professor Rob Van Der Voo. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120938 Feb. 14, 4-5:30 p.m. -- U-M Armenian studies research fellow Levon Petrosyan discusses the mystical writings of this 10th-century Armenian monk. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event112080 Feb. 14, 7-8:30 p.m. -- All invited to discuss books about life around the world. Dec. 13: The Basque History of the World, Mark Kurlansky's history of the Basque people. Jan. 10: Fools Crow, James Welch's novel about the struggle of a band of Blackfoot Indians to survive the arrival of the white men in post-Civil Wa... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event110573 Feb. 14, 7 p.m. -- Jan. 10: Professional gardener Janet Macunovich on "Mixed Borders." Feb. 14: Club member Allen Gorgas on "Flower Arranging." Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121321 Feb. 14, 7-8 p.m. -- Talks by local experts. Feb. 9: Physician and Centers of Light minister Lela Iduna on "Tools for Healing Depression and Anxiety." Feb. 14: Raw foods advocate Ellen Livingston on "Attain Your Ideal Weight Naturally with Raw Foods." Feb. 23: Holistic health practitioner Linda Diane Feldt on "Herbal... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121275 Feb. 14, 7-9 p.m. -- All age 21 & over invited to discuss Dying Inside, Robert Silverberg's award-winning 1972 novel about a telepathic NYC man who squanders his gift by using it only for his own convenience. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event122924 Feb. 14, 7 p.m. -- The 2nd in a series of talks aimed at novice beekeepers and those interested in learning more about honeybees. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event119984 Feb. 14, 7:15 p.m. -- All invited to discuss Eric Jay Dolin's Fur, Fortune, and Empire: The Epic History of the Fur Trade in America. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120586 Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. -- Feb. 2 & 14. TBE cantor Annie Rose leads a discussion of Jewish poet Rodger Kamanetz' book about his experience as one of several American Jews invited by the Dalai Lama to Dharamsala to discuss how to preserve faith and practice in exile. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event122218 Feb. 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m. -- All seniors age 50 & over invited to join Liz Gleich to discuss a book TBA at a2gov.org/senior. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event119783 Feb. 15, 5 p.m. -- Demonstration by inventive, award-winning calligrapher Khaled Al-Saai. Gallery & Museum Exhibits & Tours Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event119912 Feb. 15, 5:30-7 p.m. -- U-M law and history professor Rebecca Scott and Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (Paris) history professor Jean Hebrard discuss Hebrand and Rebecca Scott's book about the enslavement of a woman from Senegambia at the end of the 18th century and her family's quest, across five generations... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event123634 Feb. 15, 7-9:30 p.m. -- All invited to share their spiritual and metaphysical questions with others with similar interests. The evening is led by Aaron, a "being of light" channeled by Barbara Brodsky, who offers a talk and answers personal and universal questions. Also, socializing. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121438 Feb. 15, 7 p.m. -- Screening of Robin Fryday & Gail Dolgin's award-winning 2011 documentary short about James Armstrong, an 85-year-old WWII veteran and an original flag bearer for the 1965 "Bloody Sunday" march from Selma to Montgomery, who for half a century ran a voter education program out of his barbershop. F... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120331 Feb. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. -- University of Iowa journalism professor Stephen Bloom, a U-M visiting professor, discusses his award-winning nonfiction writing, including Observations from 20 Years of Iowa Life, his piece in the December Atlantic about the context of the Iowa caucuses that set off a firestorm of controversy. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120332 Feb. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. -- Talk (with tastings) by Morgan & York Fine Wines & Specialty Foods maitre de fromage Simone Jenkins. Food & Beverage Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event122925 Feb. 15, 7 p.m. -- U-M English professor Delbanco discusses his recent nonfiction book Lastingness: The Art of Old Age and the new collection of his Sherbrookes trilogy of novels, originally published between 1977 and 1980, about a volatile family living on their estate in southwestern Vermont. Signing. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event119277 Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. -- Slide-illustrated talk by EMU biology instructor and Whitefish Point Bird Observatory board member Mike Kielb. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event123983 Feb. 16, 10-11:30 a.m. -- Every Thurs. (except Mar. 1), Feb. 16-Mar. 29. A series of 6 weekly lectures by different U-M and guest scholars. Feb. 16: U-M internal medicine professor Kenneth Langa on "Can Lifelong Learning Prevent Alzheimer's Disease?" Feb. 23: U-M internal and geriatric medicine professor and Glacier Hills ... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121055 Feb. 16, Noon -- Every Thurs. Lectures by visiting scholars. Feb. 2: Columbia University Asian and Middle Eastern cultures professor Max Moerman on "Journeys to the West: Buddhism and the Japanese World Map." Feb. 9: Nanzan University (Japan) humanities professor Paul Swanson on "Takagi Kenmyo and Buddhist Socialism... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121398 Feb. 16, 1 p.m. -- Talk by club regent Judy Williston. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event112056 Feb. 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m. -- Librarian Michaelina Brown leads a discussion of a different book each month. Nov. 17: Homer & Langley, E.L. Doctorow's novel about 2 eccentric Manhattan brothers notorious for their compulsive hoarding. Dec. 15: The Story of Beautiful Girl, Rachel Simon's novel about the 40-year epic struggl... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121475 Feb. 16, 4-6 p.m. -- Feb. 2 & 16. Lectures by U-M and visiting scholars. Feb. 2: U-M history professor Kathleen Canning on "Aftermaths and Future Visions: Gender and the Meaning of Revolution in Germany 1918-19." Feb. 16: CUNY sociology professor Sharon Zukin on "The Social Production of Upscale Cosmopolitanism: ... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120774 Feb. 16, 4-5:30 p.m. -- University of Chicago linguistics professor Michael Silverstein uses miming--particularly a mime's effort to create a co-presence of objects and people--as a metaphor for the ways people create a sense of who they are when they communicate with each other. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event119937 Feb. 16, 5:10 p.m. -- Reading by this nationally respected, award-winning poet whose fiercely inward and outward gaze examines a range of subjects, including personal memories, contemporary culture, and the AIDs pandemic. "No accessible poet of his generation is half as original," writes critic Stephen Burt, "and no poet... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event122794 Feb. 16, 5:10 p.m. -- This award-winning British choreographer discusses FAR, his work that will be performed at the Power Center Feb. 18 Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121277 Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. -- Feb. 16 & 17. This 2-day conference kicks off with a keynote speech by U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology curator Margaret Root. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120333 Feb. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. -- Talk by Building Bridges Therapy Center speech & language pathologist Janice Pagano. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121608 Feb. 16, 7-9 p.m. -- MetroTimes film critic Jeff Meyers discusses Oscar politics, potential winners, and the economy and history of the Academy Awards. Also, tastings of 5 wines from Everyday Wines. Food & Beverage Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121399 Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. -- Grass Lake archaeologist Dan Wymer discusses recent artifact finds in southern Michigan and interpretations of the Paleo Indian artifact assemblage. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121278 Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. -- Feb. 16 & 17. This 2-day conference kicks off with a keynote speech by U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology curator Margaret Root. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event123025 Feb. 17, Noon -- Lecture by U-M history professor Rudolf Mrazek. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event124457 Feb. 17, 1-2:30 p.m. -- Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. except Feb. 15 & 22. All levels of English speakers invited for conversation. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event122808 Feb. 17, 6 p.m. -- Feb. 3 & 17. Talks by visiting scholars. Feb. 3: Harvard University history of architecture professor Antoine Picon discusses "What Can We Learn from Construction? Architecture, Technology, and Culture." Feb. 17: University of Pennsylvania city planning professor Jonathan Barnett on "City Design... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121279 Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. -- This Michigan poet and environmental advocate reads from Dog Heart, her debut collection of 10 linked poems about the Great Lakes and the people who call them home. Each copy in the limited edition of this collection is signed by Swan and includes hand-sewn linen binding and illustrations by several... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120373 Feb. 17, 7 p.m. -- Crazy Wisdom staff member Rachel Pastiva leads a discussion of Frank Anderson's book. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event119979 Feb. 18, 9:30 a.m.-noon -- Talk by the Ann Arbor Aglow leadership team. Aglow is an international Christian organization devoted to meeting people's spiritual needs. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event122825 Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. -- Feb. 4, 11, & 18. Popular series of talks, aimed at general audiences, by U-M physics professors. Feb. 4: Roberto Merlin on "From Negative Refraction to Wireless Power Transfer: The Path of the Superlens." Feb. 11: Gordon Kane on "String Theory and Our Real World." Feb. 18: Henriette Elvang on "... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120486 Feb. 18, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. (except Feb. 12), Jan. 21-Feb. 26. Hands-on 20-minute demo about how DNA is extracted and how museum scientists use it to aid in the conservation of species and learn about evolutionary history. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event124914 Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121406 Feb. 18, 1:45 p.m. -- California orchid grower Harold Koopowitz discusses these tropical ladyslipper orchids. Also, an orchid show-and-tell, orchid sales, silent auction, raffle, and a chance to grill experts about problem plants. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event122022 Feb. 18, 2 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. 30-minute docent-led tour of the museum's dinosaur exhibits. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event125371 Feb. 19, 10 a.m. -- Feb. 19: Julie Borders leads a discussion of "Occupy Ann Arbor and the Occupy Movement." Mar. 4: Former Ann Arbor congresswoman Lynn Rivers discusses "The U.S Constitution: The Unnamed, the Unwritten, and the Ignored." Mar. 18: HSHV director Tonya Hilgendorf on "The Humane Society of Huron Valley... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event124716 Feb. 19, 10-11 a.m. -- Every Sun. except Mar. 4. Talk by Gelek Rimpoche, an incarnate lama from Tibet who lives in Ann Arbor. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event125290 Feb. 19, 11 a.m. -- Every Sun. A weekly program open to all single adults interested in contemporary Christian topics, new ideas, personal growth, and social and physical activities. Jan. 8, 15, & 29 and Feb. 5, 12, 19, & 26: Kalamazoo College religion professor Waldemar Schmeichel presents a series of talks o... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event124915 Feb. 19, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event122023 Feb. 19, 2 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. 30-minute docent-led tour of the museum's dinosaur exhibits. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event123609 Feb. 19, 2 p.m. -- Pittsfield Parks & Recreation director Dan Cooperrider gives a presentation on the parks & rec department. Door prizes. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120487 Feb. 19, 3 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. (except Feb. 12), Jan. 21-Feb. 26. Hands-on 20-minute demo about how DNA is extracted and how museum scientists use it to aid in the conservation of species and learn about evolutionary history. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121387 Feb. 19, 3 p.m. -- A celebration of the 100th anniversary of Rudolf Steiner's collection of 52 meditative verses for the individual weeks of the year is highlighted by a n opening reception for an exhibit (see Galleries) of Rochester Hills artist Sophie Bourguignon-Takada's paintings inspired by this work. With live m... Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Gallery & Museum Exhibits & Tours Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event120930 Feb. 19, 3-5 p.m. -- Cooking demo by charcuterie expert Brian Polcyn, the chef behind Forest Grill in Birmingham (the Detroit Free Press 2010 restaurant of the year) and the Cinco Lagos in Milford. He also discusses his career and his 2 books, the James Beard Award-nominated Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking an... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event123121 Feb. 19, 3 p.m. -- (Aditya Gumay, 2009). Drama about a poor young painter who tries to get enough money to help an elderly Muslim woman go on a pilgrimage to Mecca. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event121477 Feb. 19, 4 p.m. -- All invited to discuss Amy Waldman's novel about a 9/11 memorial selection committee that faces a dilemma when the anonymous winner turns out to be an American Muslim. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120213.html#event122901 Feb. 19, 5 p.m. -- Feb. 9 & 16. Demonstrations by Whole Foods staffers, including "Baking Vegan Cookies" (Feb. 9) and "Crawfish Boil" (Feb. 16). Food & Beverage Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event124458 Feb. 20, 1-2:30 p.m. -- Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. except Feb. 15 & 22. All levels of English speakers invited for conversation. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event125168 Feb. 20, 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 http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event121415 Feb. 20, 2-4 p.m. -- Local historian Carol Mull discusses her book that weaves first-person accounts of the abolitionist movement in Michigan with an overview of contemporaneous national events. Book sale & signing. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event123029 Feb. 20, 4 p.m. -- Lecture by U-M Middle East literature professor Anton Shammas. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event122074 Feb. 20, 6:45-8:45 p.m. -- Every Mon. All invited to read from and discuss this popular Foundation for Inner Peace metaphysical book. Also, local social worker Lorraine Coburn leads a study group on the book, every Thurs., noon-1:30 p.m. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event124534 Feb. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. -- U-M musicology professor Mark Clague leads discussions about concerts in the UMS "Pure Michigan Renegade" series. Feb. 6: Tallis Scholars (see Feb. 16) and Random Dance (see Feb. 18), followed by reviews of the January performances of Einstein on the Beach and the Hamburg Symphony. Feb. 20: The Ha... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums Music: Classical, Religious, & Cabaret http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event119873 Feb. 20, 7 p.m. -- All invited to join a discussion of Breaking the Code: A Father's Secret, a Daughter's Journey, and the Question That Changed Everything, Karen Fisher-Alaniz's account of how she helped her 81-year-old father confront a traumatic WWII memory he had carried with him for more than 50 years. Refreshmen... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event121414 Feb. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. -- Poetry reading by U-M creative writing lecturer Russell Brakefield. The program begins with open mike readings. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event110727 Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. -- Nov. 21: Club member Lee Casper leads a "Creative Holiday Workshop." Jan. 16: "Tea and Friendship." British Tea Shop (Tecumseh) owner Rochelle Bird discusses her favorite teas and how they're grown. Feb. 20: Local beekeeper Richard Mendel on "The Wonder of Bees." Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event119958 Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. -- Talk by this Bidlack Creative Group head honcho, the local artist who created the popular vintage-inspired posters of nonexistent Ann Arbor businesses. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event121006 Feb. 20, 7:45 p.m. -- Local botanist Connie Crancer discusses this prairie remnant located on the U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens property. Until recently, the fen was overgrown with invasives. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event121682 Feb. 21, 9:45 a.m. & 1:15 p.m. -- Every Tues. (when Ann Arbor Public Schools are in session), Sept. 13.-May 9. All women invited to study the Bible with other American and international women in small, informal groups. Also, Bible stories and fun activities for preschoolers, and child care provided for babies. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event110465 Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-noon -- Beginner-to-expert genealogists invited to share their findings and get help from experienced volunteers about online resources and family history questions. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event119624 Feb. 21, Noon-1 p.m. -- Every Tues. (except Feb. 28) beginning Jan. 24. Talks by U-M and visiting scholars. Free sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. Jan. 24: "Never Far Away," a talk by MacArthur Fellow Bright Sheng, a U-M Music School composition professor, on the "Chinese-ness" of his compositions. Jan. 31: Univ... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event119629 Feb. 21, 4-5:30 p.m. -- Talk by Warsaw University humanities professor Adam Daniel Rotfeld, a former Polish minister of foreign affairs. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event123031 Feb. 21, 7 p.m. -- Best-selling novelist Lauren Williga discusses her new novel, the 9th in her Pink Carnation historical romance series. In this installment, a secret agent posing as an atrocious poet teams up with an American widow to prevent Napoleon from invading England. Signing. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event119930 Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. -- Talk by U-M psychology and women-s studies professor Abigail Stewart, director of the U-M ADVANCE program. Preceded at 7 p.m. by light refreshments. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event119985 Feb. 21, 7:30-9 p.m. -- Club chapter organizer Mike Berkowitz and club political committee chair Richard Barron discuss upcoming political races and the current legislative issues affecting the quality of Michigan's air and water. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event125684 Feb. 22, Noon-1:30 p.m. -- Bring a bag lunch, if you like. Feb. 8: U-M University of Liverpool imperial history professor Alexander Morrison discusses "Writing the Russian Conquest of Central Asia, 1839-1915." Feb. 22: University of California Slavic languages & literatures professor Victor Zhivov on "Sin and Salvation ... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event122897 Feb. 22, 4-5:30 p.m. -- Feb. 8 & 22. Talks by visiting scholars. Feb. 8: Seoul National University archaeology and art history professor Chin-Sung Chang on "Reading Barbarians Hunting Screens: How the Manchus Were Viewed and Visualized in Late Choson Korea." Feb. 22: Yonsei University (Seoul) political science professo... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event125668 Feb. 22, 4 p.m. -- Join the conversation on Twitter: #fordschooldingell Hosted by: Richard L. Hall, Professor of Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy; Professor of Political Science, College of Literature, Science and the Arts From the speaker's bio: John D. Dingell proudly represents Michigan's Fifte... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event120349 Feb. 22, 7-8:30 p.m. -- Representatives from the local Creature Conservancy display and discuss some of their collection of wild animals. For adults and teens in grade 6 & up. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event123577 Feb. 22, 7-9 p.m. -- Feb. 8 & 22, Mar. 14 & 28. All invited to read their poetry or short stories. Also a 1-hour writing workshop after the open mike on Feb. 22 and Mar. 28. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event121066 Feb. 22, 7 p.m. -- Talk by New Jersey bonsai expert Martin Schmalenberg. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by socializing. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event121476 Feb. 22, 7 p.m. -- Best-selling writer Kim Harrison, a Michigan native, discusses her new novel, the 10th in her Hallows series about Rachel Morgan, a sexy witch who hunts vampires, werewolves, banshees, and demons. This time, Rachel teams up with law enforcement to hunt down a hate group responsible for a spate of ri... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event125851 Feb. 22, 7-8 p.m. -- Feb. 2 & 22; Mar. 12, 20, 26, & 28. Talks by Nutritional Healing Center representatives. Feb. 2: nutrition expert Kerry Cradit on "Heart Health." Feb. 22: chiropractor Shannon Roznay on "Lick the Sugar Habit." Mar. 12: Chiropractor Darren Schmidt on "Food Freak Show," about food additives.... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event123032 Feb. 22, 7:30-9 p.m. -- All invited to join a discussion of The Plant Hunters, Alice Coats's 1970 history of horticultural pioneers from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event123984 Feb. 23, 10-11:30 a.m. -- Every Thurs. (except Mar. 1), Feb. 16-Mar. 29. A series of 6 weekly lectures by different U-M and guest scholars. Feb. 16: U-M internal medicine professor Kenneth Langa on "Can Lifelong Learning Prevent Alzheimer's Disease?" Feb. 23: U-M internal and geriatric medicine professor and Glacier Hills ... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/lectures__readings__discussions____forums_120220.html#event121056 Feb. 23, Noon -- Every Thurs. Lectures by visiting scholars. Feb. 2: Columbia University Asian and Middle Eastern cultures professor Max Moerman on "Journeys to the West: Buddhism and the Japanese World Map." Feb. 9: Nanzan University (Japan) humanities professor Paul Swanson on "Takagi Kenmyo and Buddhist Socialism... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums