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March 25, 2022

“Spring Arts Series”: American Guild of Organists.
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Every Fri. Mar. 11-Apr. 8. Concerts by AGO members and others. Mar. 11: “Duelin’ Organists: A Program of Organ Duets” with Peter and Paul Jesuit Church (Detroit) organist Julie Ford and EMU organ professor Michael Burkhardt. Mar. 18: High School Organ Recital by EMU organ student Charles Eidelman. Mar. 25: Michigan Theater staff organist David Hufford and First Presbyterian Church music director David Vandermeer are joined by visual artist Lucy Trumbull Baum in “A Program for the Eyes and the Ears.” First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. Mask required. 604-3205.

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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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U-M Natural History Museum Planetarium.
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Every Fri.-Sun. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? (Fri.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.) explores the impact of an asteroid 66 million years ago, with footage from the first iridium layer found in Gubbio, Italy. Includes a brief star talk. The Sky Tonight (Fri.-Sun., 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Suitable for all ages 3-8. Includes a brief star talk. Big Astronomy (Fri.-Sun., 1:30 p.m.) focuses on 3 of the world’s largest observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Includes an abbreviated star talk. U-M Natural History Museum, 1105 North University. $8. Masks required. 764-0478.

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'Snails and the Infinite'- an exhibition of sculpture by Robin Carlson
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March 13 - April 13. Creal Microgallery presents ‘Snails and the Infinite,' an exhibition of small sculptures by Portland, Maine artist Robin Carlson. These sculptures depict a playful grouping of snails sporting a range of surreal alternatives to traditional shells.

Carlson describes ‘play’ as being one of the primary motivators in her artistic process. “My world, the things I am passionate about and what matters to me at the end of the day, is a place where ‘play’ is taken seriously and everything is a puzzle. Problem solving becomes silly and fun.” The results are indeed silly and fun— snail shells made of sushi, or ice cream sundaes, or gruesomely dislodged eyeballs. They harken back to gift shop miniatures, to emojis, and in some instances to comics and gross-out toys of the 80s and 90s. Carlson says she’s been making toys since she was around 6-7 years old, and has always enjoyed collecting things. Over time she has grown to enjoy creating her own toy collections, exploring variations on a theme. By working from a constant starting point— in this case the snail— she enjoys exploring the infinite possibilities for play.

So, why snails? Carlson says they remind her of the “deep realities of life. When I concentrate on the smallness of the world, the bugs beneath our feet, the flowers popping up in spring, a broken egg on the sidewalk, I remember to be appreciative of nature and all that is small. Within the form of the humble snail is infinity.” Carlson also sees snails as a great example of the universal law of duality: soft and hard, malleable and fragile, fleeting and ancient. The shell is structural, defined and geometric. But a snail’s body is amorphous, ever-changing and organic. It is almost ironic then, that the shell becomes the shapeshifting canvas. Like a hermit crab making a tin can its new home, Carlson swaps in birthday cake or spaghetti and meatballs in place of a snail shell. She encourages viewers to look more closely and pay attention. Carlson’s work invites viewers to use their imaginations and remain open to the unexpected.

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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. 30 min. online lesson on gentle Tai Chi for older adults. Beginners welcome.2401 Plymouth Road. For more information and URL, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.

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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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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Partners required on Fridays only. If you plan to come without a partner on Tuesday or Thursday, email ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand. Refreshments available. Games start at 1-4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:50 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $6 per person. Masks required. ronmeade@comcast.net.

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44th Annual Lenten Fish Fry: Old St. Patrick’s Church.
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44th Annual Lenten Fish Fry: Old St. Patrick’s Church.
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Every Fri., Mar. 4-Apr. 8. Inside dining or take-out orders include fried Alaskan pollock, salad bar, choice of potato or macaroni & cheese, and beverages. Desserts available for an extra charge. The food is worth the wait.Old St. Pat’s parish hall, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd. $12 (discounts for seniors and children). Stpatricka2.org, 662-8141.

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“Pets and Pajamas Movie Night”: Humane Society of Huron Valley.
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“Pets and Pajamas Movie Night”: Humane Society of Huron Valley.
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Mar. 11 & 25 All ages 5-11 invited to watch an animal-themed movie and interact with adoptable pets. Vegetarian dinner (often pizza). Wear pajamas and bring a sleeping bag and pillow.HSHV, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd. $35 (additional children, $15). Call 661-3575 for movie selection.

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“Monster March Madness”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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“Monster March Madness”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Mar. 1 & 25.: AADL staffers open the annual celebration of the might and majesty of a bunch of fictional monsters. Kids invited to join the Monster Best Friend Club and vote for their favorite monster at aadl.org/monstermadness. Mar. 1 (3 p.m.) : “Opening Ceremony” introduces the monsters and kicks off the month. Mar. 25 (7 p.m.): “Closing Ceremony” closes another chapter of monster history. Online at AADL.tv. Free. 327-4200.

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“Pleasure”: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati.
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Brooklyn-based poet Angelo Nikolopoulos joins Canadian poet and classical scholar Anne Carson to discuss (via Zoom) his new book-length poem about his travels to the Greek island of Syros following the discovery of his mother’s brain tumor. Exploring the joy and pain of inhabiting a body, Nikolopoulos interweaves images of seaside roaming, secluded town life, and ephemeral sexual encounters with the ever-present spectre of mortality. For URL see literatibookstore.com/event/2022-03. Free. 585-5567.

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“Azar”: U-M Persian Students Association 22nd Annual Cultural Show.
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This lively show features student performances of Iranian dance, music, and poetry. Hill Auditorium. Tickets $15 (students, $5) in advance at muto.umich.edu and at the door. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 72 hours) required. persians.board@umich.edu.

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Trivia Night: The Creature Conservancy.
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Trivia Night: The Creature Conservancy.
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Trivia for ages 21 & up. Also, presentation of some of the Conservancy animals. Beer, wine, and soft drinks served.Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. $30. Preregistration required at TheCreatureConservancy.org. Space limited. Mask required. 929-9324.

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Woodcock Walk: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
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Woodcock Walk: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
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Club member Ray Stocking leads a walk in Barton Nature Area in hopes of witnessing the singular display of the American woodcock. Meet at the parking lot along Huron River Drive north of Bird Road. Free. WashtenawAudubon.org.

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“Mr. B: 1-2-3 Series: Part III”: Kerrytown Concert House.
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Ann Arbor’s Mark “Mr. B” Braun has established an international reputation as one of the most exciting interpreters of traditional boogie-woogie and blues piano. In this final installation of a 3-part series, he presents a program of improvisational American piano music, both standards and originals, including stride, swing, bebop, New Orleans funk and more. With bassist Kurt Krahnke and drummer Randy Gelispie.KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Limited to 60% capacity. Livestream available at KerrytownConcertHouse.com. Tickets $13-$50 in advance online and at the door. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 72 hours) required. 769-2999.

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“Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower”: Parable Path A2Ypsi/University Musical Society.
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Mar. 25–27. This gospel/blues/funk opera, adapted by Sweet Honey in the Rock founder Bernice Johnson Reagon and her daughter Toshi Reagon from Butler’s dystopian novel, chronicles the spiritual awakening of a young black woman in an America that struggles with violence and inequality. When it debuted in 2018, the New York Times called the opera poignant and cautionary, as well as unrepentantly political, with some splendid songs. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 4 p.m. (Sun.), Power Center. $28–$57 (students $12–20) in advance at ums.org. Mask and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid PCR test within 72 hours) required. 764–2538. 

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"The Ties That Bind: Two One-Act Operas by African-American Composers": U-M Opera Theater Department.
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Mar. 24-27. Danielle Wright directs an ensemble of U-M voice students, accompanied by the University Symphony Orchestra. William Grant Still's 1963 opera Highway 1, USA is a blend of Romanticism, blues, and musical theater with a libretto by the composer's wife, Verna Avery. The story centers on the tension between the owner of a gas station, his wife, and a younger brother who comes to live with them after graduating college. Adolphus Hailstork's contemporary opera Rise for Freedom: The John P. Parker Story incorporates elements of folk song and church music in a dramatic rendering of the life of this former slave who earned enough money to buy his freedom, went on to establish a foundry, and held patents as an inventor, all while working as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), and 2 p.m. (Sun.), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Tickets $27-$33 in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu and at the door. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 72 hours) required. 764-2538.

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Social Dance: The Dance Pavilion.
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Every Tues. & Fri. Ballroom dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience necessary. Preceded from 8-8:30 p.m. by practice (Tues.) or a group lesson (Fri.). Bottled water & chips provided. 8:30-9:30 p.m. (Tues.) & 8:30-10:30 p.m. (Fri.), 1918 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. $12 (Tues.) & $15 (Fri.). TheDancePavilion.com, 369-9700.

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Angell Hall Observatory Open House: U-M Student Astronomical Society.
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Angell Hall Observatory Open House: U-M Student Astronomical Society.
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All invited to peer through the observatory and rooftop telescopes and to view planetarium shows. Also, short astronomy presentations by club members.5th floor rooftop observatory, Angell Hall (enter through Haven Hall on the Diag side of the building). Free. Masks required. 764-3440.

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