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    Hard Candy.: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater.

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    Hear.Say Brewing + Theater. 2350 W. Liberty.

    Chelsea rock band, led by Spark vocalist Robin Grant, that covers lesser-known bands and deep cuts, along with some familiar hits. 

     

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    Ann Arbor Morris

    Ann Arbor Morris
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    Nov. 1, 15, & 29. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish morisca. Wear athletic shoes. 6–8 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Free. [email protected].

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    Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M

    Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
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    Every 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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    II-V-I Orchestra.: Water Tower Distilling Co.

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    Water Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, Ypsilanti

    Large ensemble, led by saxophonist David Swain, that plays late 30s swing and 40s R&B hits ranging from Duke Ellington and Miles Davis to Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, and even the Blues Brothers. 

     

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    Kat Edmonson.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    An Austin-based pop-jazz singer-songwriter who is often compared to fellow Texan Norah Jones, Edmonson has released 3 critically acclaimed CDs that have been hits on the jazz charts. “She’s got an authentic, almost old-time jazz quality about her,” says Lyle Lovett. Tonight she performs a set of holiday tunes from her new album, Have Your Merry Christmas With Me. $29.

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    Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus

    Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus
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    Every 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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    Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center

    Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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    Every 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

    Michigan Marching Band Practice
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    Every 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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    “Button Lab”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    A chance for adults & kids age 12 & up to make fun buttons using AADL button makers and their own pictures or images from the AADL collection of old magazines. 5–6 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.  

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    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company

    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
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    Every 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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    “Beginner Needle Felting: Snow Hares”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Adults & teens invited to learn needle felting basics, then make a wool rabbit to take home. Involves the use of sharp needles. This craft will take the entire time to complete. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    Drop-in Knitting: Spun

    Drop-in Knitting: Spun
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    Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.

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    “Don’t Stop Snowing”: Literati Bookstore

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    Acclaimed Massachusetts-based writer Gabriel Bump discusses his new book, an intensely personal novel about a directionless recent graduate living in Buffalo (NY) as he struggles to accept himself. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.