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May 19, 2022
“May the 4th Run with You: A Virtual 4K”: Epic Races.
May 1-31. This Star Wars themed event allows participants to complete a self-timed 4-km run/walk anytime and anywhere during the month. Mailed race packets include a T-shirt, medal, bib, and sticker decal. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the American Association for Cancer Research. Anytime in May. $50. Preregistration required at bit.ly/maythe4thrun2022. info@epicraces.com, 531-8747.
Spring Migration Walk in Nichols Arboretum: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
“Springtime Invitational Competition”: Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club.
“Native Americans of the Great Lakes Region: Past and Present”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Thursday Morning Lecture Series.
Every Thurs., Apr. 14–May 19. Series of 6 weekly talks (via Zoom) by scholars of Native American history & culture, as well as tribal members. Apr. 14: Ohio State University comparative studies professor John N. Low on “The Indigenous Midwest Prior to European Contact.” Apr. 21: MSU American Indian and indigenous studies professor Susan Sleeper-Smith on “From Encounter to Removal: Indigenous Persistence Strategies in the Western Great Lakes.” Apr. 28: University of Wisconsin American Indian studies professor Margaret Noodin on “Lessons of the Land in Indigenous Languages of the Great Lakes.” May 5: U-M social work professor Sandra Momper on “Historical and Contemporary Issues of American Indians Residing in the Michigan Great Lakes Region: Challenges and Strengths.” May 12: U-M diversity and social transformation professor Stephanie A. Fryberg on “Omission as the Modern Form of Bias Against Indigenous People.” May 19: United Tribes of Michigan executive director Frank Ettawageshik on “Native Americans and the Environment.” 10–11:30 a.m., for URL preregister at olli-umich.org. $60 (members, $35) for the 6-lecture series. $10 per lecture for members. Memberships are $25 a year. 998–9351.
“Preschool Hike: Explore the Forest Floor”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
Ages 2–5 (with caregiver) invited to join WCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance to meet six-legged, eight-legged, and no-legged friends hiding under logs and leaves. County Farm Park Perennial Garden, 2230 Platt Rd. Free. Preregistration required at bit.ly/wcprc2022 (activity #831003), severances@washtenaw.org.
A Course in Miracles Study Group: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
A study of A Course in Miracles via Zoom. Free, but donations appreciated.
https://interfaithspirit.org/Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues., Fri.), or a 499er game (Thurs.). If you plan to come without a partner, email kahanae@yahoo.net or ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand. 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:50 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $6 per person.
Ikebana International.
All invited to learn about and practice this Japanese style of flower arranging. Led by instructors TBA. Floral materials provided, bring your own container. 1–2:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Mask and proof of completion of online U-M Covid-19 safety screening (responsiblue.umich.edu) required. $20. Space limited; preregistration required at a2ikebana@gmail.com. mbgna.umich.edu.
International Neighbors.
All area women invited to a short annual meeting, followed by music and dancing. Snacks, but bring your own beverage. This group offers friendship and support to women from other countries who are new to the area. 1–2:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Mask and proof of vaccination required. Free. international-neighbors.org.
Kate Melcher to Receive the Outstanding Women in American History Award
On May 19 Saline's own Kate Melcher will receive an Outstanding Women in American History Award for her dedicated service to our nation. The Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is proud to pay tribute to Ms. Melcher for her commitment to public service by presenting the award and by placing her name in nomination for the DAR's national award. Prior to her current position as Executive Director of Fisher House Michigan she was an Army AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopter Gunship pilot, and a Legislative Liaison Officer for the US Army National Guard. And, before her military service she held a research and speech writing position with the Supreme Court of the United States and was a senior staff to three different US Senators. The DAR award ceremony is free and open to the public, reservations recommended. Contact teacherallana@yahoo.com
“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
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.
“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active.
Every Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, and any other odd item for AHA members to try to repair and offer advice. Repairs not guaranteed. Livestream also available at MeetUp.com/AllHandsActive/events. 6–8 p.m., All Hands Active, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Free; donations welcome. Mask required. info@AllHandsActive.org.
“Savor the Journey”: Arbor Hospice Fundraiser.
Strolling dinner and a chance to walk on the field at Michigan Stadium and tour the locker room. Also, talk by journalist and best-selling writer Mitch Albom, author of Finding Chika. Open bar. 6-9 p.m., Roth Stadium Club, 1201 S. Main. Tickets $125 in advance at arborhospice.org/stj kstreich@arborhospice.org, 794-5120.
International Vyshyvanka Day Fundraiser and Art Auction for Ukraine
A pop-up art auction and food truck event that celebrates Ukrainian culture on International Vyshyvanka Day!
International Vyshyvanka Day, held annually on the third Thursday of May, celebrates and preserves Ukraine's original folk traditions of creating and wearing ethnic embroidered clothing. Join us for a pop-up art auction and food truck event to celebrate Ukrainian culture and raise much-needed humanitarian resources.
This event is jointly organized by Art for Ukraine, The Hosting, York, and StudioStudio. Pietrzyk Pierogi will be on site and donating a portion of all pierogi sales! York will donate a portion of beverage sales as well. See you there!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-vyshyvanka-day-fundraiser-for-ukraine-registration-308152060107U-M Baseball.
This month’s home schedule includes a game against Youngstown State (May3, 6 p.m.), a 3-game series vs. Indiana (May 6, 6 p.m., May 7, 2 p.m., and May 8, 1 p.m.) and Rutgers (May 19, 6 p.m., May 20, 2 p.m., May 21, 1 p.m.), a single game vs. MSU (May 17, 6 p.m.), and nonconference games vs. Xavier (May 10, 6 p.m.) and Wright State (May 11, 6 p.m., dollar day), 6 p.m., Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State St. $6 ($8 in advance). mGOblue.com, 764–0247.
“All Stars Tasting”: Zingerman’s Delicatessen.
A chance to learn about the history of Zingerman’s and taste over 20 favorite deli dishes including Jewish classics, Reuben sandwiches, Parmigiano Reggiano, 30-year aged balsamic vinegar, and more. Also, behind the scenes private tours ($25) of the deli (5–6 p.m.). 6:30–8 p.m., Zingerman’s Deli, 422 Detroit St. $65. Preregistration required at zingermansdeli.com/events. delievents@zingermans.com, 663–3354.
“Radioactive: How Father Coughlin Brought Antisemitism and Demagoguery to American Mass Media”: Temple Beth Emeth.
“The Great Mistake”: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati.
NYC-based writer Jonathan Lee joins U-M creative writing professor Julie Buntin to discuss (via Zoom) his new book, a historical novel set in NYC at the turn of the 20th century about the rise of a closeted power broker and his mysterious murder in broad daylight in front of his Park Avenue home. 7 p.m., for URL see literatibookstore.com/event/2022-05. Free. 585–5567.
Comhaltas.
Every Thurs. All invited to join members of this local chapter of the Detroit Irish Music Association for an informal evening playing traditional Irish music on various instruments. Lessons offered. 7–9 p.m. FUMC Green Wood, 1001 Green Rd. Mask (when not playing a wind instrument) and vaccination required. Free. detroitirishmusic.org.
German Conversation.
Every Tues. & Thurs. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation with either or both of 2 long-running groups, the German Speakers Round Table (Tues.) and the Stammtisch (Thurs.). 7:30 p.m., Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 812–6375 (Tues.) & heerdeolind@yahoo.com (Thurs.).
“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
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.
"Rumors": PTD Productions.
May 12-15 & 18-21. Liz Greaves-Hoxsie directs local actors in Neil Simon's farce about a fancy New York dinner party that collapses into confused panic. Invited to a deputy mayor's 10th anniversary, the first couple finds the food uncooked, the host shot, and the hostess gone. Afraid of scandal, the two try to hide it from the next couple, who in turn hide it from the next, until all four couples are caught up in a fast-paced, hilarious melee of misunderstanding. Cast: Karrie Waarala, Karl Sikkenga, Wendy Ascione-Juska, Gary Lehman, Daniel Dye, Laura Bird, Adam Weakley, Veronica Long, Eric Thornburg, and Pascal Casamier. 8 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Wed. & Sun.). Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron, Ypsilanti. Tickets $18 (Students & Seniors, $12) in advance at ptdproductions.com and at the door. 483-7345.
