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“Global Change and Its Consequences for Green Life”: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Early Career Scientists Symposium.
Talks by 6 early-career scientists (senior PhD students, postdocs, etc.) TBA and 2 keynote speakers TBA on how environmental changes impact the ecology and evolution of plants, algae, and microbes. Times TBA, U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, rm. 125, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Also via Zoom. Free admission; metered parking. Preregistration required at sites.lsa.umich.edu/ecss.
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"Conduct Us": Michigan Pops Orchestra
Come try your hand conducting the Michigan Pops Orchestra, University of Michigan's student-run orchestra at a free public concert! We will be performing pieces from Star Wars, E.T., and Lord of the Rings on the U of M Diag. Any passerby is invited to try conducting the group.
U-M Diag ,Ann Arbor. Free. michiganpops.org (734) 649-6211.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Cultivate Workshop Series
A flourishing life is possible. When you take the time to cultivate the life you want through intentions, your possibilities are limitless. Striving for progress over perfection creates a more meaningful life. Join this workshop series to receive seeds of life worth planting and nurturing. Cultivate a life filled with meaning, purpose, and intention.
Through this workshop series, you’ll:
· Pursue progress over perfection
· Embrace the season you are in
· Set boundaries
· Create realistic intentions
· Grow and flourish where you are planted
The virtual workshop is great for college students, young adults, or any person wanting to experience a positive change in school, work, or relationships.
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Easter Bunny: Briarwood Mall.
Mar. 17–Apr. 8 (times TBA): A chance to take photos (prices TBA) with the Easter Bunny. For up-to-date hours and to reserve an appointment see shopbriarwood.com. Free admission. 769–9610.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
Mar. 27–31 (AAPS & YCS spring break). Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? (11:30 a.m.) looks at cosmic collisions across the solar system including the 6-mile-wide asteroid that hit the earth 66 million years ago. The Sky Tonight (12:30 & 2:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Living in Balance (1:30 p.m.) explores native Anishinaabe stories of constellations and moons. Various times, MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (11:30 a.m.) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. The Sky Tonight (12:30 & 2:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Mars: One Thousand One (1:30 p.m.) tells the story of what humans might face with the first manned journey to Mars. Various times, MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
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Rise and Shine Exercise: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
Every Mon & Fri., Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 9-10 a.m., Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.
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Crafting: Pittsfield Township Community Center.
Every Fri., Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Fri.), Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd.. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.
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“Larry Cat in Space”: U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
Mar. 27–31 (10:30 a.m.): All kids ages 3–8 invited to watch a cartoon presentation about an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the Moon. U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Tickets $8 at the door. Limited capacity. Masks required. 764–0478.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History.
Every Tues.–Sun. & Mar. 27–31. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.
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Coffee & Conversation: Pittsfield Township Community Center.
Every Wed. & Fri., Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 8:30-10 a.m. (Wed.) & 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Fri.), Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd.. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.
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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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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History.
Every Sat. & Sun. (except Mar. 19) and Mar. 27–31. 30-minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. 1 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & noon (Mar. 27–31), U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. 764–0478.
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Passover Sale: Women of Temple Beth Emeth.
Mar. 24, 26, & 31. Sale of Seder plates, matzah plates & covers, afikomen bags, haggadot, kitchen wares, Passover-themed toys, holiday-inspired apparel, including masks, Shabbat & Yahrzeit candles, tallit and other ritual items. Noon–7 p.m. (Fri.) & 3–7 p.m. (Sun.), TBE Gift Shop, 2309 Packard. templebethemeth.org.
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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353.
Today:
Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon-12:30 p.m.) via Zoom.
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U-M Center for Southeast Asian Studies Lecture Series.
Mar. 24 & 31. Talks by visiting scholars. Mar. 24: Harvard University Islamic studies professor Teren Sevea discusses stories of Islamic miracle workers in Singapore in “History in Ruins: Keramat and Stories of Singapore Islam.” Mar. 31: Vanderbilt University Asian studies professor Ben Tran discusses the work of contemporary Vietnamese artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen, and how it exposes the way that the effects of aerial bombings continue to affect and harm Vietnamese communities in “Reincarnation and Recursivity as Politics of Atmosphere.” Noon, 110 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. For livestream preregister at ii.umich.edu/cseas. Free. 615–4059.
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Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353.
Today:
Walking Group (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m.) via Zoom.
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“Ann Arbor Art+Feminism 2023”: U-M Library.
Panel discussion on how it is that artists and activists who identify as women, non-binary, trans, queer, and people of color only make up a fraction of contributors and content subjects on Wikipedia. Followed at 3 p.m. by a “Wikipedia Edit-a-thon” (G333 Mason Hall, 419 State) where participants are invited to bring a laptop and edit Wikipedia entries with editing mentors, food, and a DJ. 1–2:30 p.m., U-M Art Museum Stern Auditorium. Free. annech@umich.edu.
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“DIY Women's History Month Game”: AADL Downtown.
Mar. 31 (1–2 p.m.): A chance for kids ages 5-10 to make a simple and customizable game featuring notable women.
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“Dog Man Party!”: AADL Traverwood.
Mar. 31 (1–2 p.m.): Kids ages 5-10 invited to celebrate Dav Pilkey’s popular comedic graphic novel series with fun crafts and activities.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
Every Thurs., Fri., & Tues. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) or a 499er game for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points (Thurs.). 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $6 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email kahanae@yahoo.net or ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
Every Mon.–Fri.: Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m.), Downtown & Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood & Pittsfield (Thurs. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m. & Mar. 28, 7 p.m.).
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Trivia: Pittsfield Township Community Center.
Every Fri., Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (Fri.), Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd.. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.
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U-M Interdisciplinary Committee on Organizational Studies Speaker Series.
Mar. 10, 17, 24, & 31. Talks by visiting scholars. Mar. 10: University of Arizona management professor Katina Sawyer on “Leader Inclusivity through the Lens of Marginalized Employees: Pathways to Combat Systemic Inequities.” Mar. 17: Northeastern University management professor Jamie Ladge on “Free to Be Me? Evolving Gender Expression and the Dynamic Interplay between Authenticity and the Desire to be Accepted at Work.” Mar. 24: Northern Illinois University organizational psychology professor Lisa Finkelstein on “Nobody Likes You When You’re 23: Our Quest to Understand Age Meta Stereotyping.” Mar. 31: Penn State University organizational psychology professor Alicia Grandey on “Hot Flashes at Work? The Disclosure Dilemma for Menopausal Women.” 1:30–3 p.m., 220 Ross Business School, 701 Tappan. For livestream see events.umich.edu/group/4231. Free. icos.umich.edu.
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Lenten Fish Fry: St. Mary’s Manchester.
Every Fri., Feb. 24–Mar. 31. Drive-thru takeout orders of beer-battered fried cod, french fries, coleslaw, dinner roll, and a cookie. 3:30–7 p.m., St. Mary Parish Center, 108 Madison Street (behind the Marathon gas station, follow the signs for drive-thru), Manchester. $15 (cash or check only). Stmarymanchester.org.
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Foolish Tin Hat Making: Found.
All invited to make hats, space helmets, or alien antennae to wear at FoolMoon 2023, the Apr. 7 public art celebration. Supplies provided. 4–7 p.m., Found Gallery, Kerrytown Shops, 415 N. Fifth Ave. Preregistration required at foundgallery.com. 302–3060.
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45th Annual Lenten Fish Fry: Old St. Patrick’s Church.
Every Fri., Feb. 24–Mar. 31. Inside dining or takeout 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. 4:30–7 p.m., Old St. Pat’s parish hall, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd. $15 (discounts for seniors and children). stpatricka2.org, 662–8141.
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U-M Center for South Asian Studies Lecture Series.
Mar. 10, 24, & 31. Talks by visiting scholars. Mar. 10: University of Washington Urdu professor Jennifer Dubrow discusses, via Zoom, a 1948 collection of vignettes and poems on the everyday violence of the India-Pakistan partition in “The Prose Poetry of Partition: Saadat Hasan Manto’s Siyah Hashiye (Black Margins) and Formal Experimentation.” Mar. 24: University of Maryland history professor Mircea Raianu discusses “Tata: The Global Corporation That Built Indian Capitalism.” Mar. 31 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.): Pakistan Conference, panel discussions and talks explore “The Country and the City in Pakistan.” 4:30–6 p.m., 110 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. For URL, go to bit.ly/UM-CSAS-lectures. Free. 764–0448.
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“Splatoon 3: Salmon Run Summit”: Ann Arbor District Library.
All invited to play a cooperative version of this popular Nintendo Switch video game. Participants may bring their own Switch hand-held consoles or borrow one from the library. 5–7 p.m., AADL Traverwood, 3333 Traverwood. Free. 327–4200.
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“Fireside Fun”: Leslie Science & Nature Center.
All invited to sit around a campfire, roast marshmallows, and swap stories. If you like, bring camping chairs, outdoor games, and s’mores fixings (marshmallows provided). Rain, snow, or shine, so dress for the weather. 5:30–7 p.m. Free. LesliesNC.org, 997–1553.
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Josie Ala Quartet: Blue LLama Jazz Club
JOSIE ALA is a trumpeter, pianist and vocalist from Windsor, Ontario. She is currently based in Michigan and is in her senior year at the University of Michigan studying jazz trumpet. During her time at Michigan, Josie has played with notable artists such as Christine Jensen, Melissa Aldana, Charles McPherson, Terrell Stafford, and Jeff Hamilton.
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Transgender Day of Visibility 2023: Ann Arbor District Library.
Acclaimed local game developer Lily Valeen, creator of the hit role-playing game BossGame: The Final Boss Is My Heart!, discusses the experience of being trans in Ann Arbor. Attendees can take home a copy of the library’s Trans Day of Visibility zine for 2023, featuring art and writing from the local trans community. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. 327–4200.
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“Dining by Decade: The Fabulous 1950s!”: Ann Arbor District Library.
Lakehouse Bakery (Chelsea) owner Keegan Rodgers and local historian Patti Smith discuss dessert recipes from the 50s, including baked Alaska, chiffon cakes, and Jell-O molds. 6:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. 327–4200.
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“Euchre Change a Life!”
Five-game euchre tournament. Sign up with a partner, or get paired with one by the organizers. Proceeds benefit Haitian children via Haitian Christian Outreach. 6:30–9 p.m., 2|42 Community Center, 648 S. Wagner Rd. $10 donation per player with preregistration by Mar. 29 at facebook.com/EuchreChangeALife, $20 at the door. EuchreChangeALife@gmail.com.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
Every Mon.-Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Wed. 5–8 p.m.: Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game, free. Fri. 6:30–10 p.m.: Magic rotating draft, cost varies. Sat. noon–3 p.m.: Intro to Magic: The Gathering, free. Sat. 6–10 p.m.: Commander Pods, casual groups of 4 players, free. Mon. 6:30–10 p.m.: Power Cards, $10. Tues. 6–9 p.m.: MTG Pauper, a fun and fast format for all skill levels, $5. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
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“9 to 5: The Musical”: EMU Theatre Department
Mar. 31–Apr. 2 & Apr. 14–16. EMU drama professor Phil Simmons directs EMU drama students in the 2009 musical based on the 1980 hit feminist film, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick. Music direction by EMU musical theater lecturer R. MacKenzie Lewis. Appropriate for ages 14 and up. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), EMU Legacy Theatre, 124 Judy Sturgis Hill Bldg., Ypsilanti. Tickets $7–18 in advance at emich.ludus.com & at the door. 487–2282.
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“Counter-Culture: The Art and Science of Microbes”: U-M Museum of Natural History William R. Farrand Memorial Lecture.
Panel discussion with U-M art & design professor Jim Cogswell, chemical engineering student Erica Gardner, and biology professor Anthony Vecchiarelli on how science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics collaborations can deepen understanding and spread awareness of the importance of microbial systems. Preceded at 6 p.m. by a public reception at the U-M Museum of Natural History. 7 p.m., Central Campus Classroom Bldg. Auditorium #1420, 1225 Geddes. Also livestreamed; for URL see ummnh.org. Free. 764–0478.
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“The Magic Groove Bus”: U-M Groove Performance Group.
High-energy performance by this U-M student percussion-and-dance ensemble, which uses both traditional and nontraditional instruments (trash cans, propane tanks, toothbrushes, and more). 7 p.m., Power Center. Tickets $8 (students, $5) in advance at the Michigan Union Ticket Office (muto.umich.edu), and at the door. Facebook.com/umGroove.
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Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers Ft. Grant Flick: North Star Lounge
Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements every week. Joining them this week is Grant Flick on fiddle.
$10 Cover
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Game Night: Sweetwaters Cafe Downtown.
Mar. 3, 17 & 31. All invited to play any type of tabletop game, including board games, role-playing, and card games. Bring your own game, or use one provided. 7–9 p.m., Sweetwaters back room, 123 W. Washington St. Free, but food & drink purchases required for table use. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/aagame (space limited).
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Josh Adams: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Mar. 30, 31, & Apr. 1. Nationally touring Detroit comedian known for his clever observational humor who won the prestigious Showtime at the Apollo competition. “There are not too many people who can take a scary, embarrassing, or awkward moment in their lives and make it funny quite like Josh Adams,” says comic Paolo Busignani. Preceded by 2 opening acts TBA. Alcohol is served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $18 (Thurs., $13) reserved seating in advance at etix.com before 6 p.m. the night of the show; $20 (Thurs., $15) general admission at the door. 996–9080.
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“Mlima’s Tale”: Theatre Nova.
Every Fri.–Sun., Mar. 31–Apr. 23. Carla Milarch directs the Michigan premiere of Pulitzer-winning playwright Lynn Nottage’s 2018 tale of plunder and commerce in which the ghost of a murdered elephant haunts all who profit from its death. It’s a world in which we’re all unsettlingly connected and unconditional virtue is nonexistent. The New York Times reviewer called it a “visually inventive” and “transfixing,” work that “never feels sensational, on the one hand, or pious, on the other.” 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Mask & proof of vaccination required. Tickets $22 ($10 for kids under 17) in advance at theatre-nova.ticketleap.com and (if available) at the door. 635–8450.
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“Once on This Island”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company.
Every Thurs.–Sun., Feb. 23–Mar. 12. Natalie Kaye Clater directs this local professional theater company in a production of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s 1990 calypso-flavored coming-of-age 1-act pop-rock musical about a rich boy and the peasant girl who rescues him from peril. Adapted from Rosa Guy’s 1985 novel My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, a retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale The Little Mermaid. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $54 (seniors & youth under 18, $52) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. $20 student rush tickets (if available) an hour before showtime. 268–6200.
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Autophysiopsychic Millenium Sonic Convocation: UM Center for World Performance Studies
The Chicago/Detroit creative improvisation collective known as the Autophysiopsychic Millenium will perform a free concert at the University of Michigan's Keene Theater in the East Quad. The APPM is dedicated to the music and teachings of Dr. Yusef Lateef. Show time for their sonic convocation is 7:30pm.
https://www.appmillennium.org/
https://arts.umich.edu/museums-cultural-attractions/keenetheater/
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Balance: Kerrytown Concert House.
This Detroit-based contemporary jazz duo of saxophonist Marcus Elliot and pianist Michael Malis performs works from their recent album Conjure, which features new compositions and explores the interplay between lyrical and urgent music and between composed and improvised music. The duo was 2017–2018 Artist-in-Residence at the Chamber Music Society of Detroit. 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $29–$50 (students, $19) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and at the door. 769–2999.
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Shannon Lee and the Silver Linings and The Whiskey Charmers: Funky Rivertown Fest
Funky Rivertown Fest is a brand-new weeklong music festival in downtown Ypsilanti, dedicated to original music. Concerts each night at 7:30 PM, matinee Saturday at 2:30. Program includes many Detroit Music Award winners playing across genres.
Shannon Lee is celebrating the release of her debut album "Stars". Her full band, the Silver Linings, plays intricate arrangements that will carry you from joy to heartbreak.
Multiple Detroit Music Award winning Whiskey Charmers will make you feel like you are riding through the desert with the top down, or in some lonesome smoky bar off the side of an abandoned highway.
Riverside Arts Center, 76 N Huron Street ,Ypsilanti. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/roof-top-arts-inc-60918876863 20. funkyrivertownfest@gmail.com https://www.eventbrite.com/o/roof-top-arts-inc-60918876863 248-217-4165.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“All Blue”: U-M Symphony Band.
Michael Haithcock, in his final conducting appearance before retiring, leads this music student ensemble in a program of works by U-M composition faculty and alumni, including premieres of both Caros Simon’s Let My People Go and Michael Daugherty’s Passacaglia in Primary Colors. Also, Roshanne Etezady’s Anahita, “Marches Funéraires Et Dansante” from William Bolcom’s 1st Symphony for Band, and Erik Santos’s The Seer, a dramatic piece based on the poetry of Langston Hughes, featuring tenor Scott Piper. Preceded at 7:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. 615–3204.
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“Every Brilliant Thing”: Friends of Ann Arbor Civic Theatre.
Mar. 24–Apr. 2. Kat Walsh directs Duncan McMillan’s 2014 one-person play that The Guardian (UK) reviewer Betsy Reed calls “one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression,” adding that “there is something tough being confronted here—the guilt of not being able to make those we love happy—and it is explored with unflinching honesty.” Stars Stebert Davenport. Proceeds benefit the A2CT. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sun.), A2CT, 322 W. Ann St. $15 online at a2ct.org or at the door up to half an hour before each performance.
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“Everybody”: U-M Theater Department.
Every Thurs.–Sun., Mar. 30–Apr. 9. Andrew White directs drama students in award-winning African American playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ 2017 modern adaptation of the 15th-century English morality play The Summoning of Everyman. The highly allegorical plot hews close to the original, following a complacent everyman who, informed by Death of his coming end, seeks friends to accompany him on his final journey. Jacobs-Jenkins’ version moves the moral of the play away from Christian salvation and towards a more humanist conclusion. The adaptation also features a unique casting quirk where each actor must memorize multiple parts with their roles being determined by lottery before each performance. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Tickets $33 in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu & and at the door. 764–0583.
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Grad Performance Concert: U-M Dance Department.
Four 1st-year dance grad students perform their original choreography. 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., U-M Dance Bldg. Performance Studio Theatre, 1000 Baits, North Campus. Free; limited capacity so arrive early. 763–2510.
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Josie Ala Quartet: Blue LLama Jazz Club
JOSIE ALA is a trumpeter, pianist and vocalist from Windsor, Ontario. She is currently based in Michigan and is in her senior year at the University of Michigan studying jazz trumpet. During her time at Michigan, Josie has played with notable artists such as Christine Jensen, Melissa Aldana, Charles McPherson, Terrell Stafford, and Jeff Hamilton.
314 S. Main St. ,Ann Arbor. Pre-Pay Light Fare & Libations or Dinner & Show at opentable.com $35–85. hello@bluellamaclub.com bluellamaclub.com 734-372-3200.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center.
Every Fri. All ages & skill levels invited to try swing dancing to prerecorded and (occasional) live music. Preceded at 8 p.m. by a beginner lesson. 9–11 p.m., RAC, 76 N. Huron, Ypsilanti. $5. tinyurl.com/riversideswings.
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“Old Boy”: State Theatre.
Mar. 31: (Park Chan-wook, 2003). Korean neo-noir action thriller about a man who seeks revenge for his unexplained 15-year imprisonment in a cell which resembles a hotel room. Korean, subtitles. 9:30 p.m. Film screenings every Tues. & Thurs.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8:50; MTF members, $8; matinee $7.50) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see MichTheater.org.
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Late Night: Alyssa Smith Trio: Blue LLama Jazz Club
ALYSSA SMITH is a musician, pianist, and composer from Madison, Wisconsin. She specializes in free, solo improvisation, and has performed numerous solo performances at Madison’s local jazz club, Cafe Coda. She has also worked in many collaborative settings with singer/songwriter, and Madison Area Music Award-winner Anthony Lamar, as well as many other Madison-based music groups.
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