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June 8, 2022
'Celebrating the Last Frost,' an exhibition by Avery Williamson
Creal Microgallery presents 'Celebrating the Last Frost,' an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Ypsilanti artist Avery Williamson. This collection of small works celebrates the last frost, an indicator of safe passage to the next season. These pieces explore the colors and textures of May and June-- a season of shedding, blooming, and emerging.
Williamson has worked in a wide range of media, including weavings, photography, collage, painting and drawing, but remaining constant in much of her work is her use of atmospheric color and lively mark-making. With these defining visual elements, her work feels both meditative and improvisational. Her use of color sets a stage or mood, and provides a context for the story to be told through her marks. The marks and lines then skip across the surface, or grow outward from a starting point. Her marks play around the edges of the canvas or are laid down across fields of color. Her images can feel like parts of a whole— just glimpses of a larger story or vignettes of a fuller world. In the works on view, she considers this moment in time, this transition from cold to warm, from dormancy to growth. This moment that Williamson captures is somehow both singular and infinite, and this transition between seasons upon which she reflects is at once unique and eternal.
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“Fluid Thinking: Water Justice in a Changing Climate”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
A series of panel discussions on water ethics and justice. 10:30 a.m.: “Water Commodification & Privatization,” with MSU economics and political science professor Janice Beecher, U-M public policy professor Amanda Nothaft, For Love of Water director Liz Kirkwood, and U-M environment and sustainability professor Jon Allan. 1 p.m.: “Multi-Level Governance and Water Justice,” with WSU law professor Noah Hall, former Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement U.S. co-chair Lana Pollack, and GLWQA director David Burden. 3 p.m.: “Water, Law, and Human Rights,” McMaster University (Hamilton, ON) philosophy professor Nancy Doubleday, U-M adjunct law professor Oday Salim, WSU professor Peter Hammer, and We the People of Detroit Research Collective organizer Monica Lewis-Patrick. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. $20 includes parking. Full schedule and preregistration (required) at bit.ly/waterjustice2022 or by contacting Ivana Holmes at ivholmes@umich.edu. 647–8528.
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“Mind Matters”: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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. Via Zoom at bit.ly/a2braingame. For more information email bpatton@a2gov.org or call 794-6250.
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“2022 VISIONS Vendor Fair”: Ann Arbor District Library.
Exhibitors demonstrate the latest products and services for the blind, visually impaired and physically disabled. Also, related presentations on : Scot Lacey and Amber Willard of the Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons on “Technology Now: Personal & Employment Related Technology” (noon), Erik Robeznieks and Christopher Kelley who work with disabled U-M students on “U-M Adaptive Sports” (1 p.m.), Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living (CIL) executive director Alex Gossage on “What is New at Your CIL?” (2 p.m.), Lansing Braille and Talking Book Library manager Scott Norris on “A Modern Look at Braille and Talking Book Library Services: Today and Tomorrow” (3 p.m.). 11 a.m.–4 p.m., AADL Downtown, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327–4200.
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Chinese Mah-Jongg: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Wed. 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. $2; members, free. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave.). Weekly activities. Reserve a spot and check meeting status by calling 794–6250.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops.
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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Park Waste Audits: City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations A2Zero Week.
June 7, 8, & 9. All invited to assist with an audit of city parks’ zero-waste stations, cataloging and photographing the contents of trash, recycling, and compost bins, then re-sorting the waste. June 7 (10 a.m.–noon): Island Park. June 8 (noon–2 p.m.): Bandemer Park. June 9 (2–4 p.m.): Fuller Park. Various locations. Free. Preregistration required by emailing volunteer@a2gov.org or calling 794–6445.
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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. 30 min. online lesson on gentle Tai Chi for older adults. Beginners welcome. 2401 Plymouth Road. For URL, go to bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. For more information, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.
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Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Via Zoom. For URL, go to bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. For more information, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.
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“Hamlet”: Fathom Events.
Live (Sat.) and prerecorded (Wed.) broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Brett Dean and Matthew Jocelyn’s 2017 operatic adaptation of the classic Shakespeare tragedy. 12:55 p.m. (Sat.), 1 & 6:30 p.m. (Wed., Ann Arbor 20 only). Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, 973–8424), Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, 316–5500). $12.50 in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see FathomEvents.com/events.
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Chess: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Every Wednesday. In person, all levels welcome, call if interested. 2401 Plymouth Road. Free. 998-9353, info.tswp@umich.edu.
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The Schmoozery: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
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
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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Rain Garden Workday at Buhr Park: City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations A2Zero Week.
All invited to help maintain the public rain gardens and children’s wet meadow in Buhr Park by removing invasive plants, spreading mulch, and planting. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water; tools, snacks, & know-how provided. 4–6 p.m., meet at the Buhr Pool parking lot, 2751 Packard St. Pre-registration required by emailing Rachel Leonard at leonardr@washtenaw.org before June 2.
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“West Side Nite Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
Every Wed. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 10 to 30 miles, along the B2B Trail to Hudson Mills Metropark and/or Dexter Huron Metropark with a possible visit to Dexter’s Dairy Queen. This ride is a favorite with newcomers and casual riders. 5 p.m. sharp, meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery parking lot, corner of Broad & Grand, Dexter. Free. 426-5116.
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Board Game Night: Bløm Meadworks.
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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“Wild Wednesday Air Show”: Yankee Air Museum.
Drive-in air show featuring the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team. Also, Huey helicopter rides (price TBA) available before the show. 6–8 p.m., Willow Run Airport (off Ecorse from Beck Road via I-94 exit 190), Ypsilanti. $85/car. Prereservation recommended at yankeeairmuseum.org/events, 483–4030.
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“Hamlet”: Fathom Events.
Live (Sat.) and prerecorded (Wed.) broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Brett Dean and Matthew Jocelyn’s 2017 operatic adaptation of the classic Shakespeare tragedy. 12:55 p.m. (Sat.), 1 & 6:30 p.m. (Wed., Ann Arbor 20 only). Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, 973–8424), Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, 316–5500). $12.50 in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see FathomEvents.com/events.
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“Great Lakes Gardens Tour”: Wild Ones.
Tour of U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens’ local native plants led by curator Mike Kost, native gardens manager Calla Buler, and former director Bob Grese. 6:45–8 p.m., Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro. Free; metered parking. 604–4674.
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“A VAE Potpourri”: Vocal Arts Ensemble.
Ben Cohen directs this local 24-voice choir in an assortment of genres—madrigals, motets, uptempo swing tunes, spirituals, and ballads—by Sweelinck, Tallis, Rheinberger, Monteverdi, Elgar, and others. 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty St. Free, but donations accepted. vocalartsannarbor.org.
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“An Evening of Poetry and Written Word”: Crazy Wisdom Poetry Circle.
All invited to read and discuss (via Zoom) poetry or short fiction. Have your original work ready to share, if you wish. For guidelines, see cwcircle.poetry.blog/poetry-workshop-guidelines. 7–9 p.m. (sign-up for new participants begins at 6:45 p.m.), for URL email cwPoetryCircle@gmail.com. Free. 668–7523.
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Ann Arbor Bridge Club.
Every Wed. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. If you plan to come without a partner, call in advance or arrive 20 minutes early. No refreshments. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline east of Maple. (Park in the designated spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. 945-6021.
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Kerrytown Crafters.
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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Meditation & Discussion: Ann Arbor Karma Thegsum Chöling.
Every Wed. All are invited for a group meditation practice and dharma discussion. 7-8:00p.m., 614 Miner St., Enter through back door. Also livestream; for URL see annarborktc.org. Free. 678-7549.
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Open Rehearsal: The Arbor Consort.
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 official madrigal group of the Michigan Renaissance Festival. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Dixboro United Methodist Church, 5221 Church Rd. Free. TheArborConsort.org.
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Open Dancing: Swing Ann Arbor.
Every Wed. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 8 p.m. by a lesson. 9–11 p.m., 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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