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November 28, 2022
“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory.
Every Mon., Thurs., & Fri. (except Nov. 24). All age 16+ invited to play Dungeons and Dragons role-playing games. 6–8 p.m. (Thurs.), 6–10 p.m. (Fri.), & 5–8 p.m. (Mon.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
“Playgroups for Babies”: Ann Arbor District Library.
Every Mon.–Wed. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Tues. 11 a.m.–noon (Traverwood), Wed. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (Westgate). Free. 327–4200.
Festive Musical Moments: Jewish Congregations Organized for Resettlement (JCOR)
This benefit concert supports JCOR volunteers’ work with a newly arrived refugee family. The concert program features many instrumental and vocal classical music performers in playing works by Schubert, Brahms, Mozart, Davies, Saint-Saens, Miranda, Nobre, Villa-Lobos and more. Highlights include local pianist Louis Nagel, returning well-known pianist Michael Gurt, who has local roots, playing solo and with violinist Wendy Zohar, as well as the Vocal Arts Ensemble under the musical direction of Benjamin Cohen. Also, pianist Renee Robbins with violinist Ian Cumming and cellist Sara Cumming, violinist Jennifer Weizer with pianist Joshua Marzan, and a trio that includes violinist Val Jaskiewicz, viola player Sonya Lewis, cellist Alejandro Uride-Ahumade. Followed by light refreshments under the kosher supervision of Rabbi Will Keller. JCOR is a participant in the Washtenaw County Jewish Family Services’ Refugee Resettlement Co-sponsorship Program. 4–6 p.m., Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. $36–$108 (students, $18; children 12 and under, free) in advance at https://bit.ly/jcorfestive . See jcorannarbor.org for additional information.
Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
Every Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., & Mon. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. MTG Pauper, a fun and fast format for all skill levels (Tues. 6–9 p.m.), $5. Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game (Wed. 5–8 p.m.), free. Friday Night Magic rotating draft (Fri. 6–10 p.m.), cost varies. Intro to Magic: The Gathering (Sat. noon–3 p.m.), free. Commander Pods, casual groups of 4 players (Sat. 6–10 p.m.), free. Just Another Modern Monday power cards (Mon. 6–9 p.m.), $10. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.
Every Mon.–Fri. (except Nov. 7 & 24). Half hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Mon. 10:30 a.m. (Pittsfield), Tues. 11 a.m. (Downtown), Wed. 10:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Thurs. 11 a.m. (Traverwood), Fri. 1 p.m. (Westgate). Free. 327–4200.
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
Daily. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (11:30 a.m.) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history, meeting long-necked plesiosaurs, giant turtles and fish, sharks, and the most dangerous sea monster of all, the mosasaur. The Sky Tonight (12:30 & 2:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Mars: One Thousand One (1:30 p.m.) tells the story of what humans might face with the first manned journey to Mars. Various times, MNH, 1105 North University. $8. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
Rise & Shine Exercise: Pittsfield Township Community Center.
Rise & Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 9-9:45 a.m.). Pittsfield Township Community Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 822-2120, recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov). Free. Check meeting status before coming.
Creative Writers: Pittsfield Township Community Center.
Creative Writers (Mon. 10-11:30 a.m.). Pittsfield Township Community Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 822-2120, recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov). Free. Check meeting status before coming.
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Free. Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.
Today:
Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri., noon–12:30 p.m.) via Zoom.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Drop-in $3, members $2. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Free. Check meeting status before coming.
Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.
Today:
Walking Group (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m.) via Zoom.
Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Free. Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.
Today:
Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person.
“The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It”: U-M Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center/Literati Bookstore.
University of Pennsylvania professor of medicine Jason Karlawish discusses his book—a mix of case studies with discussion of the past, present and future of the disease. 6–7:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington St., Free.
Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
Every Mon. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. All dances taught; beginners welcome. 7:30–9:30 p.m., call 274–0773 for location. Mask and proof of vaccination required. $5.
Chamber Music: U-M School of Music.
U-M music students and faculty perform clarinet, viola, & piano trios by Mozart and Max Bruch, as well as 19th-century Czech composer Bedřich Smetana’s dramatic String Quartet No. 1. 8 p.m., U-M Walgreen Drama Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin. Free. 615–3204.
Symphony Band, Chamber Choir, and University Choir: U-M Music School.
Michael Haithcock directs the Symphony Band in works by contemporary American composers Joan Tower and Linsay Bronnenkant, as well as English composer Gustav Holst’s epic 1930 ode to a London neighborhood, Hammersmith. The band is later joined by the Chamber and University Choirs, led by Eugene Rogers, in the premiere of former U-M composition professor Susan Botti’s Vespers (walking in beauty). 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. 615–3204.
