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    Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards

    Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
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    Every Wed.–Sun. A carnival atmosphere with a variety of family-oriented fall activities on this family farm, including wagon rides, a petting farm, a corn maze, and more. For an extra charge on Sat. & Sun., an apple cannon, paintball, apple or pumpkin picking, and other activities available. Cider & donuts available. Also, on Oct. 3 & 4, local artisans & crafters sell their items at the Craft Show Weekend, and on Oct. 24, young entrepreneurs sell homemade items at the Kids Market (noon–4 p.m.). No pets. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., 5565 Merritt (east of Carpenter), Ypsi. Weekend admission: $27.50 (babies under 2, free). Weekday admission: $18 (babies under 2, free), online only at wiards.com. (734) 482–7744.

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    U-M Center for Japanese Studies Noon Lecture Series

    U-M Center for Japanese Studies Noon Lecture Series
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    Oct 1 & 15 (different locations). Talks by visiting scholars.

    Oct. 1: “Living Ainu Art: Community, Nature, and Intergenerational Knowledge through Song and Dance.” Lecture-performance of Indigenous Japanese Ainu dance and music by U-M Museum of Art visiting curator Kanako Uzawa.

    Oct. 15: “A History of Unowned Dance: Bodies in Transmission.” Dancer & choreographer Yasuko Yokoshi discusses how performing traditional Japanese dance has reshaped her body and artistic practice.

    Noon–1:30 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. (Oct. 1) & 4448 East Hall, 530 Church St.(Oct. 15). Free. (734) 764–6307.

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    Halloween: International Neighbors

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    Area women invited to a festive Halloween-themed gathering, while also learning about this organization and its many special interest, language, and hobby groups. Tea and light snacks. Supervised kids welcome. 1–2:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Free. inannarbor.org.

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    Ikebana International

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    All invited to learn about and practice this Japanese style of flower arranging. Floral materials provided upon request, bring your own container and tools. 1–3 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd. $25. Preregistration required at [email protected]. More info at ikebanaannarbor.org.

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    “Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company

    “Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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    Every Wed.–Sun., Sept. 24–Dec. 20. Rhiannon Ragland directs retired Detroit newscaster and playwright Devin Scillian’s family comedy-drama about a conflict between brothers—an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down finance guy—after their mother’s death. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Wed.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.

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    “Third Thursdays at the Library”: U-M Library

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    Monthly open house featuring rotating highlights from the library’s Special Collections Research Center, maps from the Clark Library, and items from other collections. Curators on hand to answer questions. Today on the 6th fl.: “Magic and Monsters.” Spooky items, including a model of the monster from Lawrence Kasdan’s 2003 film adaptation of Stephen King’s Dreamcatcher. Today on the 4th fl: “From Frightful to Delightful: East Asian Monsters in the Stacks.” Depictions of demons, shape-shifters, and mythical beasts from East Asian folklore, literature, art, and popular culture. Today on the 2nd fl.: “Magical Monstrous Maps.” Spooky maps featuring everything from Dutch Golden Age sea creatures to contemporary artists’ depictions of classic literary monsters. Today on the 1st fl.: “Magic and Monsters in Folklore Around the World.” Items depicting supernatural beings, legendary creatures, spirits, and shape-shifters from around the globe. 4–6 p.m., Hatcher Library, enter from the Diag. Free. (734) 936–2309. 

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    “A2Zero Clothing Swap”: City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations

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    All invited to bring up to 5 washed and in-good-condition clothing items and accessories and find new-to-you treasures to take home. You can take clothing without bringing anything or bring clothing without taking anything. 4–7 p.m., Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron St. Free. luma.com/a2zeroclothingswaps.

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    Michigan Marching Band Practice

    Michigan Marching Band Practice
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    Every Mon.–Thurs., except Oct. 19 & 20. 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. Also, at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, the band hosts its monthly free Open Stadium Rehearsal at Michigan Stadium. 4:45 p.m., Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.

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    U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kozma Lecture

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     Binghamton University ancient Mediterranean studies professor Hilary Becker discusses Roman art and the museum’s new exhibition “Ancient Abstractions: Roman Visual Trends Beyond Naturalism.” Light refreshments. 5–6 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.  

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    Tylonn D. Sawyer: EMU Visiting Artist Speaker Series

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     Talk by this Detroit-based figurative artist (and EMU alum) whose practice spans painting, drawing, and multimedia works that examine the intersections of identity, collective memory, and history within popular culture. Followed by Q&A. 5–6 p.m., EMU Strong Hall, rm. 111, W. Circle Dr., Ypsi. Free. (501) 920–4386, [email protected]. 

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    Deveaux Gauger.: North Star Lounge

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Local blues- and folk-flavored rock singer-guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    “Fearless by Design”: U-M Stamps School of Art & Design Penny Stamps Speaker Series

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    Detroit-born sneaker designer and U-M alum Shane Ward discusses his work. Ward has designed footwear for Adidas, Puma, Converse, and others. His ongoing Metamorphosis series of large-scale paintings explores the intersection of fashion, identity, and impermanence. 5:30–7 p.m., Michigan Theater. Free. (734) 936–0671, stamps.umich.edu. 

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    Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library

    Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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    Oct. 1, 8, 15, & 22 (different times). All invited to work on their own projects using the library’s tools, including silhouette cutting machines, die cutters, embossers, and button makers (Oct. 1); 3D printers, laser engravers, and 3D pens (Oct. 8); sewing machines, silhouette vinyl cutters, and heat presses (Oct. 15); and soldering equipment and electronic components (Oct. 22). 5:30–7:30 p.m. (Oct. 1, 15, & 22) & 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (Oct. 8), AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.