Sep. 9, 8-10 p.m. --
Veteran local singer-songwriter Scott McWhinney, who accompanies himself on acoustic guitar and harmonica, is joined by guitarists Chris Hedly and Jose Diaz and mandolinist Tim Prosser to perform his well-crafted soul-inflected pop-folk songs.
PATH: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth Cafe 704 Coffeehouse
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"Faculty/Guest Recital": U-M Dance Department
Sep. 9, 8 p.m. --
Sept. 9-10. . U-M dance professor Amy Chavasse is joined by current and former U-M colleagues to present works blending movement, text, and theater. The evening begins with Chavasse's Emi, Amy and Mimi, the Celebrated Love Partners, and their Bicycle, Emi Nomo, a new trio featuring Chavasse and NYC-...
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"Seussical": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
Sep. 9, 8 p.m. --
Sept. 7-10. Denyse Clayton directs local actors in Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Tony-winning musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss stories. When chaos erupts in the Jungle of Nool, it takes the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, and a gaggle of other characters to bring harmony ba...
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"The Revolutionists": Theatre Nova
Sep. 9, 8 p.m. --
Every Thurs.-Sun., Aug. 25-Sept. 17. David Wolber directs the award-winning and popular young Atlanta-bred playwright Lauren Gunderson's irreverent comedy, a political fantasia set during the French Revolution. At the height of the Reign of Terror, 4 women--feminist playwright Olympe de Gouges, assa...
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Pub Quiz: Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub.
Sep. 11, 8:30-11:30 p.m. --
Every Mon. Local high school English teacher Barry Aherne throws out questions for anyone to answer at this popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team (up to 6 people) or join one. Prizes.
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Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
Sep. 11, 7:30 p.m. --
Sept. 11, 18, & 25. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music. All dances taught; beginners welcome. The 6 weekly dances beginning Sept. 12 are particularly beginner-friendly.
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Israeli Dancing: Jewish Community Center
Sep. 11, 7:30-10 p.m. --
Dance instructor Cheryl Felt and DJ Amnon Steiner lead a variety of Israeli dancing to recorded music. Easy dances and oldies the first hour, followed by intermediate dances and requests. Beginners welcome. New dances taught each week.
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Large Ensemble Meeting: Ann Arbor Recorder Society.
Sep. 11, 7:30-9 p.m. --
All beginning and advanced players of the recorder and other early instruments invited. Directed by viol teacher and early music specialist Janet Cannon. Music provided; bring your own music stand.
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"Farewell to Cassini": Saline District Library
Sep. 11, 7-9 p.m. --
Oakland Community College physics professor gives a slide-illustrated presentation on the Cassini space probe, which completes its mission on Sept. 15 with a plunge into Saturn's atmosphere.
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"Preserving Your Herbs": Herb Study Group
Sep. 11, 7 p.m. --
Presentation by advanced master gardener Madolyn Kaminski. With recipes. Nonalcoholic sangria is served.
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Auditions for Princess Ida: University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society (UMGASS)
Sep. 11, 7 p.m. --
UMGASS is holding auditions for "Princess Ida, or Castle Adamant" on September 11, 12 & 13, 710 pm at the Student Theater Arts Complex, 1202 Kipke Dr. (near the U-M stadium). All roles available. Prepare ~32 bars from musical theater or opera (in English). Be prepared to read from the text. Bri...
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"The Crime of Complicity": Literati Bookstore
Sep. 11, 7 p.m. --
University of Utah law professor Amos Guiora, a former lieutenant colonel in the Israel Defense Force, discusses his book that uses his family's experiences in the Holocaust to explore the legal culpability of bystanders in the death marches and the German occupations of Holland and Hungary. Signing...
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"Animals in the Civil War: Beyond Old Abe and Traveller": Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table
Sep. 11, 7 p.m. --
Talk by Bea Friedlander, a former longtime member of the Plymouth Historical Museum Board.
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"Somewhere in Time Book Club": Dexter District Library
Sep. 11, 7 p.m. --
Nonfiction and historical fiction discussion group for adults. Books TBA.
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"Emerging Writers: Living a Writer's Life": Ann Arbor District Library
Sep. 11, 7-8:45 p.m. --
On Sept. 11, local short story writer Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal discuss how to set up a realistic writing schedule and maintain it in the face of writer's block and other obstacles. For adult and teen (grade 6 & up) fiction and nonfiction writers. Also, Kourvo and Neal ho...
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Friends of McKune Memorial Library Mystery Book Club: Chelsea District Library
Sep. 11, 7 p.m. --
Discussion of several books in different mystery series. Jan. 9: Colin Dexter's Detective Morse mysteries. Feb. 13: Anne Cleaves' Vera Stanhope mysteries. Mar. 13: Andrea Camilleri's Inspector Montalbano mysteries. Apr. 10: Mary Reed's John the Lord Chamberlain mysteries. May 8: Charlotte...
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Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On
Sep. 11, 6:30 p.m. --
Every Sun.-Wed. & Fri., except Sept. 4. All invited to play in competitive and casual tournaments of this popular collectible card game using various decks, including modern (Mon., competitive), Elder Dragon Highlander (Tues., casual), standard (Wed. 6 p.m., casual), Legacy (Wed. 6:30 p.m., comp...
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Living On Support Group: Arbor Hospice
Sep. 11, 6:30 p.m. --
A series of ongoing groups where grief and loss topics are addressed as they arise, depending on the interests of those attending the group. The focus of these groups is to express feelings and experiences related to the loss in a supportive, caring and non-judgmental environment. Call Margie Martin...
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"Finding Common Ground: A Conversation on Genetics and Religion": U-M Association of Religious Counselors/U-M Center for Public Health and Community Genomics/ U-M Certificate Program in Public Health Genetics
Sep. 11, 6 p.m. --
Faith leaders and genetic scientists discuss issues such as whether or not gene editing conflicts with religious principles, how a 3-parent embryo affects our understanding of family, and how to deal with prenatal genetic information. Audience members are invited to join the discussion on topics ran...
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Basic Tai-Chi Form: SUN SHEN
Sep. 11, 6 p.m. --
In this class, you will build a solid foundation in Tai-Chi principles in an intimate setting, with guidance and personal adjustment in the SUN SHEN 35 Form from accomplished instructors. As you learn the sequence and details of the Form, you will experience the calm, effortless power that comes fro...
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