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January 8, 2023
“Hands-On Holidays: All About You!”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
Daily Dec. 26–Jan. 8 (times TBA). Family-friendly hands-on activities TBA exploring science and nature. With live entertainment each day, including music, storytelling, and theater by performers TBA. Details posted at discoverscienceandnature.org on Dec. 1. AAHOM, 220 E. Ann St. $16/person (members, those with WIC EBT cards, $3/person).
Alex Belhaj’s Crescent City Quartet: North Star Lounge.
Jan. 8 & 29. Local ensemble led by guitarist Belhaj that plays a range of New Orleans jazz styles, from struts, stomps, cakewalks, and rags to pop tunes, marches, and classical favorites. 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., North Star Lounge, 301 N. Fifth Ave. $35 includes brunch. Reservations recommended. Nstarlounge.com.
Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History.
Every Sat. & Sun., except Jan. 1. 30-minute tour of the museum exhibits and galleries, including Evolution: Life Through Time and artist Jim Cogswell’s Unseen Worlds installation. Also, an introduction to some current U-M biological sciences research projects. Noon & 2 p.m., MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. 764–0478.
Yoga with Cats: Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Every Thurs. & Sun., except Jan. 1. Humane Society education reps introduce all ages to the basics of hatha-style yoga, which integrates breath with movement. Also, interact with adoptable cats. Dress prepared to work out. Suitable for age 12 & up, all 16 & under must be accompanied by adult. 7:30–8:30 p.m. (Thurs.) & 8:30–9:30 a.m. (Sun.), Tiny Lions, ste. A1, 5245 Jackson Rd., $10. Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org, 661–3575.
“Rescue Reading”: HSHV.
Every Sun., except Jan. 1 (10–11:30 a.m.): Kids invited to read to adoptable animals to work on their reading skills, using their own or provided books. Also, a group read-aloud and a dog meet-and-greet. For kids ages 6–11. No adults. HSHV. $15. Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org, 661–3575.
“Ancient Wisdom. Modern Times”: Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Center Sunday Talks.
Every Sun. Livestream talks by Jewel Heart resident spiritual advisor Demo Rinpoche, followed by a discussion facilitated by Jewel Heart staffers. Once a month, Demo Rinpoche presents a story from Jakata Tales, the Indian canon of 547 poems, dated 300 BC–400 AD, that concern the previous births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form. The Jan. 15 topic is “The Hermit,” a tale about the generosity of teaching. 11 a.m., for URL preregister at bit.ly/jeweldharmatalk. Free. 994–3387.
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Natural History Museum.
H.A.C. Ultimate.
“Critter House Open Hours”: Leslie Science & Nature Center.
Enlightened Soul 2-Day Psychic Fair: Enlightened Soul Center & Shop
Join us for TWO DAYS of high vibrations at the Enlightened Soul Center & Shop at our twice-monthly ESC Psychic Fairs. WHAT A GREAT WAY TO EXPLORE A VARIETY of readings, energy healing, & metaphysical shopping at one time, under one roof!
Psychics~Mediums~Tarot~Energy Healers~Crystals~Shopping
PLUS crystals & stones, gemstone jewelry, malas & spiritual items, tools for energy grounding & protection
Sat. Jan. 7, drop in 11:00am-6:00pm
Sun. Jan. 8, drop in 12:00-5:00pm
Admission: $5 Sat./$3 Sun. = FREE gift, FREE snacks, FREE parking
Readings & Energy Work: $2/minute (minimums vary)
Cash, credit/debit, & electronic payments accepted
COME SEE OUR NEW LOCATION! 2711 Carpenter Road, Ann Arbor ~ FREE parking in our lot!
Find more details at: https://www.enlightenedsoulcenter.com/enlightened-soul-psychic-fair
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7:
READERS for Saturday, Jan. 7:
1. Nikki Wisniewski - Intuitive, Card Reader, & Medium
2. Barbara Pott - Clairvoyant & Spiritual Counselor
3. DaVida Ross - Medium, Spiritual Counselor & Card Reader
4. Melody - Clairvoyant Medium, Human Design, and Tarot Readings
5. Kat Similo - Certified Intuitive Tarot Reader & Visionary Spirit Artist
HEALERS for Saturday, Jan. 7:
1. SaRose - ThetaHealing
2. Mary - White Light Healing, Celtic Reiki + More
3. Lori Irvin - Medical Intuitive, Reiki Master, Mystic
VENDORS for Saturday, Jan. 7 + MORE to COME:
1. ESC Shop - Tarot & Oracle Decks, crystals, incense, protection items, spiritual supplies & instruction in how to use them
2. Katalina Aster - Charged jewelry and handmade spiritual items
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8:
READERS for Sunday, Jan. 8:
1. DaVida Ross - Medium, Spiritual Counselor & Card Reader
2. Kat Similo - Certified Intuitive Tarot Reader & Visionary Spirit Artist
3. Melody - Clairvoyant Medium, Human Design, and Tarot Readings
ENERGY HEALERS for Sunday, Jan. 8:
1. SaRose - ThetaHealing
2. CJ Stobinski - Thai Massage, Reiki with Sound Healing & Crystals
3. Lori Irvin - Medical Intuitive, Reiki Master, Mystic
VENDORS for Sunday, Jan. 8 + MORE to COME:
1. ESC Shop - Tarot & Oracle Decks, crystals, incense, protection items, spiritual supplies & instruction in how to use them
2. Katalina Aster - Charged jewelry and handmade spiritual items
“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy.
Every Sat. & Sun., except Jan. 1. Conservancy staffers show off some animals native to South America, including the sloth, macaw, and tegu (2 & 4 p.m.). Also, a zookeeper talk with a red-footed tortoise (3 p.m.) and a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals, including a reindeer, a wolf hybrid, and more. 1–5 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $13 (kids ages 2–12, $11; under age 2, free) at the door; $1 discount for advance purchase at thecreatureconservancy.org. 929–9324.
“Historic Earhart Manor Tour”: Concordia University Ann Arbor Guild.
Docent-led tour of this 1935 French-style country manor, currently home to Concordia administration, built by former local gasoline baron Harry Earhart. It features secret panels and hidden passageways linking rooms and floors, a room once used solely for arranging flowers, and rooms so spacious that a former closet is now a top Concordia administrator’s office. 1 p.m., Concordia University Earhart Manor, 4090 Geddes Rd. Mask optional unless currently recommended by the health department. $10; preregistration required. ConcordiaGuild@cuaa.edu, 995–7509.
Shape Note Singing: Ann Arbor Sacred Harp.
“Mulan”: Michigan Theater.
Michigan Theater. Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8:50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see MichTheater.org.
Jan. 8: (Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft, 1998). Animated Disney musical adventure film based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, who impersonates a man to enlist in the fight against an invasion of her homeland. 1:30 p.m.
“Remembering Wholeness: Darshan with The Mother”: Deep Spring Center.
Paul Keller Quartet: Kerrytown Concert House.
Local bassist Paul Keller, vocalist and clarinetist Sarah D’Angelo, vibraphonist Cary Kocher, and pianist Adam Mosley perform jazz versions of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s beloved songs from West Side Story. 2 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Livestream also available. Tickets $29–$50 (students, $19) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. Reservations recommended. 769–2999.
“The Complete Organ Works of J.S. Bach”: U-M Music School.
Jan. 8, 15, & 29. Part of a series of 18 concerts in which U-M organ professor James Kibbie performs all of Bach’s 281 surviving organ works. Today’s program: Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major, Trio Sonata IV in E Minor, selections from the Leipzig Chorales, and the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. Preceded at 3:40 p.m. by a brief introduction to the program. 4 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg. Blanche Anderson Moore Hall, 1100 Baits. For livestream see smtd.umich.edu. Free. 615–3204.
Craft & Drink: Bløm Meadworks.
Ann Arbor Go Club.
Ann Arbor Morris.
Every Sun., except Jan. 1. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish moresca. Wear athletic shoes. 6–8 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. Free. Email a2morris@umich.edu or call 717–1569 in advance to confirm location.
“Ann Arbor (Mostly) Acoustic Jam.”
Singers and players of all ability levels and all acoustic instruments (strings, horns, woodwinds, hand percussion) welcome to this 1-hour open mic followed by an hour of group singing and playing with an emphasis on this month’s theme, “Songs of Carole King.” 7–9 p.m., Turner Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Mask optional, vaccination strongly recommended. $5 for participants, spectators free. a2jammers@gmail.com; bit.ly/annarboracousticjamfacebook.
