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March 22, 2022

All About Eve & Michael Krieger: Green Wood Coffee House (First United Methodist Church).
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The local vocal trio All About Eve (Katie Geddes, Deb Wood, and David Vaughn) is joined by Southfield singer-songwriter Michael Krieger to present a “Good Friday Vigil” that interweaves the music of Indigo Girls, Natalie Merchant, and Andrew Lloyd Webber with scripture readings and prayer. Two 30-minute services. 7:30 p.m. & 8 p.m., FUMC Green Wood Church, 1001 Green Rd. at Glazier Way. Free. Mask and proof of vaccination required. 665–8558.

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Nicholas Phan, Tenor: University Musical Society Digital Presentation.
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Mar. 1-31. In an online presentation of a concert filmed in December 2021 at Rackham Auditorium, Grammy-winning tenor (and U-M grad) Phan performs songs by women composers, including Margaret Bonds’ “Young Love in Spring,” Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel’s “Nachtwanderer,” Pauline Viardot’s “Bonjour mon cour!” and more. With U-M piano professor Martin Katz and the music student Calista Quartet. Anytime in March, for URL go to ums.org/performance/ums-live-session-nicholas-phan. Preregister to be reminded. Free. 764-2538.

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Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Every Tues. & Fri. Some experience necessary.2401 Plymouth Road. Free. 998-9353, info.tswp@umich.edu.

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Euchre: Pittsfield Township Parks and Recreation
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Euchre is back in March!Pre-Registration Required.Masks are required.No shared snacks, bring your own drink.Stay at home if you or other members are home are exhibiting any symptoms of the coronavirus. Notify the office if you become ill for any reason. Pittsfield Township Community Center Community Area

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“Book Beat.”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
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Discuss what’s new in the world of books.Free for members. $25 annual membership. For more information and to register, see olli-umich.org or call 998-9351.

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“Christ, Church, and the World”: Concordia University.
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Concordia theology professor Theodore Hopkins discusses the use of the work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer for the church in navigating its relationship to the world. Concordia University Earhart Manor Living Room, 4090 Geddes at Earhart. Free. Mask required. blog.cuaa.edu/kreft-arts-spring-2022.

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“The Society of Savage Jews: The Politics of Jewish Primitivism”: U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies.
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Talk by Johns Hopkins University Yiddish language and culture professor Samuel Spinner.2022 S. Thayer Bldg., 202 S. Thayer. Livestream available; preregister at myumi.ch/844Z6. Free. Mask required. 763-9047.

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U-M Softball
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The U-M, a perennial national power, opens its home season with a 3-game series vs. Kent State (Mar. 12, 1 & 3:30 p.m., and Mar. 13, 1 p.m.). This month’s schedule also includes the Big 10 home opener, a 3-game series vs. Nebraska (Mar. 25, 6:30 p.m., Mar. 26, 2 p.m., & Mar. 27, noon), and games vs. Oakland (Mar. 16, 4 p.m.), WMU (Mar. 22, 4 p.m.), Miami (Mar. 23, 4 p.m.), & Bowling Green (Mar. 29, 4 p.m.). Alumni Field, 1114 S. State. Tickets TBA at mGOblue.com/tickets & at the gate. 764-0247.

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“Conversations about The Parable of the Sower”: Parable Path A2Ypsi Community Read/University Musical Society
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“Conversations about The Parable of the Sower”: Parable Path A2Ypsi Community Read/University Musical Society
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Series of discussions exploring Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower. A panel of U-M Afroamerican Studies and English Department faculty discuss Butler’s work and influence as a writer and thinker.  Mar. 22 (5 p.m., Rackham Auditorium).

Free. For information and updates, preregister at bit.ly/parablepath. 

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“Materials Science and Engineering: What Is this Made Of? Materials/Making/Meaning”: UMMA Subject Matters Event.
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Topical tour of the collection with discussion led by UMMA curator David Choberka and U-M engineering professor Tim Chambers.UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. Preregistration required at umma.umich.edu/events. 764-0395.

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“Food Literacy for All”: U-M Sustainable Food Systems Initiative.
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Every Tuesday. Talks by national scholars and others. Mar. 8: Harvard Medical School public health consultant Deanna Belleny on “Cultivating a Food System Grounded in Equity: The Role of Healthcare and Healthcare Providers.” Mar. 15: University of Texas African studies professor Ashante Reese and Detroit Black Community Food Security Network executive director Malik Yakini on “Where Food Justice Theory Meets Practice: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future of Food.” Mar. 22: University of California law professor Savala Nolan on “Why Fatphobia? Understanding the Roots and Uses of Anti-fat Bias.” Mar. 29: Community grocers Jason Bang, Alita Kelly, and Raphael Wright on “Supplying Kimchi and Collards During a Global Pandemic.” Preregister at sites.lsa.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/foodliteracyforall. Free.

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“Sufi Chanting, Movement, & Meditations”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth.
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Every Tues. Talk (via Zoom) by Imam Kamau Ayubbi. All ages welcome.For URL see interfaithspirit.org/events/featured-events. $5-10 suggested donation. 327-0270.

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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
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Every Tues. All singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus. Women welcome as members or visitors.Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). 796-7467, info@HVharmonizers.org.

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“Comedy Experiment”: Beer Grotto.
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Every Tues. Stand-up showcase featuring sets by local comics TBA.The Beer Grotto, 8059 Main, Dexter. Free. bit.ly/comedybeergrotto.

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Arts Chorale: U-M Music School.
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Arts Chorale: U-M Music School.
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This ensemble of non music majors performs a diverse program of choral music old and new, including Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic cantata “Verleih’ uns Frieden,” “Antiphon” from Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs, and John Lennon’s “Blackbird,” as well as folk songs from India and Samoa.8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. Mask required. 764-0594.

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Trombone Ensemble: U-M Music School.
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David Jackson directs this music student group in a program TBA. U-M Walgreen Drama Center, 1226 Murfin. Free. Mask required. 764-0594.

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