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Pinball Tournament: Pinball Pete’s
MoreNov. 8 & 22. Players of all ages and skill levels invited to play 8 games of pinball for International Flipper Association points and other prizes. 5 p.m. (registration opens at 4:45 p.m.; ask for Ryan at the glass desk), Pinball Pete’s, 500 E. Liberty. No entry fee; $1 per game. michiganflippers.com.
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Janis Siegel.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by this veteran Grammy-winning vocalist, a member of the celebrated vocalese trio Manhattan Transfer. Dinner & show, $95.
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“Mic Drop”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreExperienced improvisers compete by improvising songs with live accompaniment. Followed at 7:30 p.m. by a pay-what-you-want Musical Improv Jam: All invited to sing or move in musical/comical improv games and exercises led by a facilitator and accompanist. No experience required. Spectators welcome. 6:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
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Campus Orchestras: U-M Music School
MoreGrad student conductors lead these ensembles of nonmusic majors in a program highlighted by Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2 and Alexander Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances, along with works by Puccini, Hubert Parry, Beethoven, Bizet, and Enrique Granados. Preceded at 6:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 7 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Percussion Ensemble: U-M Music School
MoreThis U-M student ensemble performs a program of percussion works TBA. 7 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg. Hankinson Rehearsal Hall, 1100 Baits, North Campus. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Orpheus Singers: U-M Music School
MoreThis small choir of music students, accompanied by student musicians, performs a program highlighted by Kim D. Sherman’s The Promise of America, a new song cycle that explores the impact of different constitutional amendments on the American people. Also, Moses Hogan’s I Can Tell the World, William Grant Still’s Plain-Chant for America, and Randall Thompson’s Frostiana. 7 p.m., U-M Walgreen Drama Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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FreeObserver Editor
Small Jazz Ensembles: U-M Music School
MoreNov. 22 & 23. Dennis Wilson leads this music major ensemble in a program of contemporary jazz and standards. 7 p.m., U-M Earl V. Moore Bldg., McIntosh Theatre, 1100 Baits. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
MoreEvery Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 6 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.
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Traditional Irish Session: Conor O’Neill’s
MoreEvery Sun. All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session. 7–9 p.m., 318 S. Main. Free. (734) 665–2968.
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Mike Root.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborMid-Michigan country singer-guitarist.
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Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborDouble bill. Jencks is a Chicago singer-songwriter, a member of the longtime all-male vocal harmony trio Brother Sun, who Pete Seeger called “a fantastic singer who carries on the traditions.” McCalla is a veteran California-based singer-songwriter known for her rich alto voice and assured lyricism. $29.
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French Toads.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiA Pennsylvania art-rock band whose eclectic sound blends elements of fusion, acid rock, metal, psychedelic, and jazz. Openers: Leadfoot Granny, an up-and-coming Toledo retro-rock band, and Zero Sun, a Kalamazoo alt-rock band.
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Jazz Jam Session.: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by veteran local drummer Pete Siers and saxophonist Kenji Lee (see Blue Llama).
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Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus
MoreEvery Mon. All invited to join this independent local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program, including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Joshua Marzan directs. 9:30–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, rear ground level, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. Free to visitors (dues for those who join; scholarships available). [email protected].
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“Independence Lake Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery Mon. Slow/moderate-paced 23-mile ride to Independence Lake on mostly dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 10 a.m. sharp, meet at Old St. Patrick Catholic Church, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free. (412) 302–9960.
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“Washtenaw Literacy Digital Skills”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreEvery Mon. Adults invited to drop in and get 1-on-1 help navigating websites, emailing, and performing basic computer functions. Noon–2 p.m., AADL Downtown, 3rd fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
MoreEvery Mon. & Thurs., except Nov. 26. Play open to all skill levels age 18 & up, both non-ACBL-sanctioned (Mon.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs.). 12:30–3:30 p.m. (Mon., $5) & noon–3:30 p.m. (Thurs., $9); $1–$2 less for AASC members. 1320 Baldwin. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice
MoreEvery Mon.–Thurs., except Nov. 24–26. U-M’s highly disciplined 200+ member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on the new Elbel Field (across the street from the old Elbel Field). All welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows. Rehearsals usually last 1–2 hours. 4:45 p.m., Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
MoreEvery Mon., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations), except Nov. 26. Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi.; AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; and AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“Making Modern Homes in Mid-Century Ann Arbor”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreArchitectural historian Deirdre Hennebury discusses local buildings designed in the mid-century modern style. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200, aadl.org/events.
