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April 20, 2022

“A Thousand Ways (Part Two): An Encounter”: 600 Highwaymen (Ann Arbor Summer Festival).
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“A Thousand Ways (Part Two): An Encounter”: 600 Highwaymen (Ann Arbor Summer Festival).
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Mar. 8–Apr. 24. Reprise of the summer production of this interactive performance art piece curated by NYC theater artists Abigail Browde and Michael Silverstone—the duo behind the Obie-winning company 600 Highwaymen—in which 2 randomly chosen ticket holders meet on opposite ends of a table, separated by a pane of glass, to follow a scripted set of prompts. The questions start out simple (“Have you ever broken a bone?”) and grow progressively more intimate (“Have you ever broken a heart?”) with the aim of encouraging storytelling, triggering imagination, and nurturing empathy. The hour-long encounter ends in a “startling and powerful,” way according to the New York Times reviewer, who also called the piece “a joy,” and “a work of inquisitive humanity and profound gentleness.” Suitable for ages 16 & up. 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, & 7 p.m. (Tues.–Sun.), UMMA Irving Stenn Jr. Family Gallery, 525 S. State. Tickets $10 (students, $5). Preregistration required at a2sf.org or by calling 764–2538. Mask required. BoxOffice@a2sf.org

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“Mind Matters”: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
“Mind Matters”: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Every Wed. AASC rec supervisor Brittany Ruthven leads various mental exercises(via Zoom) from Nancy Linde’s 2012 book 399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia Challenges Specifically Designed to Keep Your Brain Young. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Masks required. For more information email bpatton@a2gov.org or call 794-6250.

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“Senior Naturalist: Vernal Pools”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
“Senior Naturalist: Vernal Pools”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
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WCPARC naturalist Elle Bogle leads a walk to explore seasonal wetlands that in early spring explode with life, including amphibians and aquatic macroinvertebrates. Dip nets and buckets reveal tiny creatures from frogs to fairy shrimp. Wear tall boots for mud. Kidder-McKeachie Scio Woods Preserve, 4000 Scio Church. Free. Preregistration required by emailing boglee@washtenaw.org, 971–6337. 

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Scrabble: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor
Scrabble: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Every Wed. All ages invited to play this popular word game. Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. $2 (members, free). 794-6250.

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“Tiny Tails Story Time”: Humane Society of Huron Valley.
10:30 am - 11:30 am Observer EditorObserver Editor
“Tiny Tails Story Time”: Humane Society of Huron Valley.
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Stories, crafts, finger plays, and interaction with adoptable cats and dogs. For kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. HSHV, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd. $7 per kid (babies under age 1, free). Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org.

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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops.
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofGlobal@aol.com. 

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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree, HybridHybrid
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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“Legislative Update and Current Initiative”: AAUW-Ann Arbor.
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“Legislative Update and Current Initiative”: AAUW-Ann Arbor.
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Talk by Michigan state senator Jeff Irwin (D-Petoskey) via Zoom and in person. 12:30 p.m., for location and livestream URL see AnnArbor-MI.aauw.net. Free. (844) 973–6287.

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Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Via Zoom. For more information and URL, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.

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“Live Trivia”: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
“Live Trivia”: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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All invited to form (or join) a team of 4 or 5 persons to compete in a 2-round trivia contest. Questions geared towards ages 55 & up, but all ages welcome. Prizes (pickup only). Online at bit.ly/a2seniortrivia, passcode: 194912. Free. bpatton@a2gov.org, 794–6250.

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Chess: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Chess: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Every Wednesday. 2401 Plymouth Road. Free. 998-9353, info.tswp@umich.edu.

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The Schmoozery: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
The Schmoozery: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
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Every Wed. Group conversation about aging, generations, and related topics, facilitated by local playwright and oral historian Hank Greenspan, a retired U-M psychology professor.Register online at olli-umich.org/olli-commons. Free. 734-998-9351.

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“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
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Every Wed.-Sun, Apr. 15-Aug. 27. Angie Kane directs the world premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s drama that imagines the Victorian sleuth, aided by Dr. Watson and Irene Adler, solving the disappearance of world-changing inventions by clients Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. Cast: David Bendena, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Mark Colson, Sarab Kamoo, Rusty Mewha, and Paul Strobili. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Mask and proof of vaccination required. Tickets $25-51 in advance at PurpleRoseTheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. 433–7673. 

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“Recipe Share: Make It Miniature”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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“Recipe Share: Make It Miniature”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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AADL staffers share their experience trying out a new recipe. 4 p.m. Online at AADL.tv. Free. 327–4200.

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“The Geography of Genocide: Mapping Refugee Movement at the End of World War I”: U-M Armenian Studies.
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“The Geography of Genocide: Mapping Refugee Movement at the End of World War I”: U-M Armenian Studies.
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Talk by University of Nevada history professor Michelle Tusan. 5–6:30 p.m., 555 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. For livestream, reregistration required at myumi.ch/J899b. Free. armenianstudies@umich.edu. 

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Board Game Night: Bløm Meadworks.
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Board Game Night: Bløm Meadworks.
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Every Wed. All invited to play popular board games. “Board Game Guru” on hand to answer questions. 5–8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Proof of vaccination required to sit indoors; outdoor seating available. Free, 548–9729.  

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“On the Line: A Story of Class, Solidarity, and Two Women's Epic Fight to Build a Union”: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati.
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“On the Line: A Story of Class, Solidarity, and Two Women's Epic Fight to Build a Union”: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati.
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Essayist and community organizer Daisy Pitkin joins journalist and former border patrol agent Francisco Cantú to discuss (via Zoom) her new book, an inside look at the 5-year campaign to bring a union to the dangerous industrial laundry factories in Phoenix. 6 p.m., for URL see literatibookstore.com/event/2022-04. Free. 585–5567. 

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“A2 Retro Tech Meetup”: All Hands Active.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
“A2 Retro Tech Meetup”: All Hands Active.
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All invited to bring your old tech to show off via Zoom. BBSes, Usenet, Apple II, CP/M, MS-DOS, Amiga, C64—it’s all fair game. 7–9 p.m., for URL see MeetUp.com/AllHandsActive/events. Free, but donations welcome. info@AllHandsActive.org.

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“Poetry Reading with Ginny Bentz.”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
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Online poetry sharing session hosted by this local editor.Free for members. $25 annual membership. For more information and to register, see olli-umich.org or call 998-9351.

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Kerrytown Crafters.
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Kerrytown Crafters.
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Every Wed. All crocheters, knitters, spinners, weavers, felters, sewers, and other crafters invited to work on their own projects with others. Questions welcome, help available. 7 p.m. or so, for URL join Facebook.com/groups/KTCrafters. Free. 926–8863.

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“Birding Is for Everyone”: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
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“Birding Is for Everyone”: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
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BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin founding members Jeff Galligan and Dexter Patterson lead a discussion (via Zoom) of how to make local birding communities more welcoming for all birders. 7:30-9:30 p.m. For URL, go to washtenawaudubon.org/event/birding-is-for-everyone. 

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Open Rehearsal: The Arbor Consort.
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Open Rehearsal: The Arbor Consort.
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Every Wed. All singers invited to rehearse with this semi-professional a cappella ensemble that performs Renaissance and Victorian-era music in period dress. The Arbor Consort is the official madrigal group of the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Dixboro United Methodist Church, 5221 Church Rd. Free. TheArborConsort.org. 

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Open Dancing: Swing Ann Arbor.
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Open Dancing: Swing Ann Arbor.
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Every Wed. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 8 p.m. by a lesson. Locations TBA at swingannarbor.com/calendar. Mask and proof of vaccination (with booster) required. $5 (free for members and those who attend the lesson). 945–8428. 

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