AUDITIONS
Michigan Renaissance Festi-
val will hold auditions for Royal
Court members, street characters
and the Renaissance Academy, a
tuition-free education program. 7
p.m. Fri., April 12, at the Student
Theatre Arts Complex in Ann Ar-
bor; 7 p.m. Thurs., April 18, at
Oakland University Varner Hall,
Rochester. Performers should pre-
pare a short skit, be ready to read
from various scripts and partici-
pate in some improvisational act-
ing. Dressing in Renaissance
attire is encouraged. (810) 634-
5552.
Michigan Theatre and Dance
Troupe will hold auditions for
singers, dancers, stage techni-
cians, actors and writers 16 years
and older every Saturday after-
noon through June 29 at its
Southfield rehearsal site. Audi-
tions by appointment only. Call
(810) 552-5001.
COMEDY
Second City: Computer Chips
and Salsa, the comedy team's
newest revue. 8 p.m. Wed.-Sun.;
10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Improv ses-
sions after each final perfor-
mance. $12-$19. Next to the Fox
Theatre, Detroit. (313) 965-2222.
Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle:
Mark Cordes through Sun., April
7. Jennie McNulty, April 10-14.
8:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8:15 and
10:45 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.
Sm. Reservations required. Open
Mike Night 8:30 p.m. every Tues.
$6/weeknights, $12/weekends.
269 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak.
(810) 542-9900.
ily Workshops. In "Postcard Detroit Zoo, includes the Redford Theatre Winter Film
Views," participants use water- Wildlife Interpretive Gallery, an Series presents Easter Parade
colors to create a postcard "vedu- indoor gallery, aquarium, but- starring Judy Garland, Fred As-
ta," reminiscent of scenes in the terfly and hummingbird garden taire and Ann Miller, with guest
exhibition "Treasures of Venice." and ongoing films. The zoo is open organist Margaret Tapler. 8 p.m.
Noon-3 p.m. Sat., April 6; noon-4 every day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6 Fri., April 5; 2 and 8 p.m. Sat.,
p.m. Sun., April 7. "Clayworks ages 13-61/$4 ages 62 and over/$3 April 6. Organ overture begins
and Animal Sculptures," 11:30- kids 2-12. 1-696 and Woodward half hour before the film. 17360
1:30 p.m. Wed., April 10. 5200 Ave., Royal Oak. (810) 398-0903. Lahser at Grand River, Detroit.
Ninth International Folk
(313) 537-2560.
Woodward Ave., Detroit. (3130
Dance Festival: Presented by
8334249.
Detroit Film Theatre presents
the International Institute and
Ma Saison Prefer (France, 1993),
featuring the area's best dance Detroit Public Library Chil-
7 and 9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., April 5-
groups and ethnic foods, includ- dren's Spring Vacation Festi-
ing Echoes of Ukraine, Wawal val. Includes programs for Tutto Fellini, a festival cele- 6; 4 and 7 p.m. Sun., April 7.
Polish Folk Dance Ensemble, children ages 4 and up at five brating the Italian filmmaker. $5.50/$4.50 seniors and students.
Hora Aviv Israeli Folk Dance branch locations: Hubbard, Through April 14. 7:10 p.m. Fri., DFT Monday Series features Au-
Troupe, Art of Motion African Bowen, Chandler, Franklin and April 5: The Clowns; 9 p.m. Fri., gustin (France, 1995) 7 p.m. Mon.,
Dance Theatre and others. 3:30- the Main Library. Call for times April 5: Fellini Satyricon; 7 p.m. April 8. DIA, 5200 Woodward
7 p.m. Sun., April 14. Southfield and programs. Sat.-Sat., April 6- Sat., April 6: Fellini's Roma; 1:30 Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-2323.
Civic Center Pavilion, 26000 13. (313) 8334008.
Evergreen Road. (810) 354-4854
or (313) 871-8600.
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Tiny Tots presents
Tubby the Tuba and His
Dance Theatre of Harlem: Instrument Friends with
Featuring the premiere of the Jof- narration by Rheda
frey Holder work "Belle." 7 p.m. Becker and accompani-
Tues., April 9; 10:30 a.m. Wed., ment by members of the
April 10, "Art Exposure" (excerpts Detroit Symphony Or-
of the show & Q & A, $8 reserved chestra conducted by
seats); 8 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., Lan Shui. 11:30 a.m. and
April 11-12; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Sat., April 13.
Sat., April 13; 3 p.m. Sun., April $9. Mercy High School,
13. $24.50-$38.50. Music Hall, Farmington Hills. (313)
350 Madison Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-3700.
963-2366 or (810) 645-6666.
Beth Jacobowski tells
Contra Dances: Sponsored by stories and demon-
the Oakland County Tradition- strates play acting. 11
al Dance Society. Early American a.m. Sat., April 13. Bor-
and English Dances the fourth ders Book Shop, 31150
Sat., 8-11 p.m., ($6/$7, smoke free) Southfield Road, Birm-
and second Sun., 1:30-4:30 p.m., ingham. (810) 644-1515.
($6) of the month. All Saints
Church, Williams at Pike, Ponti- Eisenhower Dance
ac. (810) 569-7573.
Ensemble Family
Concert, a narrated,
hour-long performance.
10 a.m. Thurs., April 18.
$5. Macomb Center for
Royal Hanneford Circus, fea- the Performing Arts,
turing "Splendors of the Orient" Clinton Township. (810)
1142 •KiM r g ri. !:• .,
Chinese magic, stunts, aerial 370-3024.
artistry, trained elephants and
The
horses, clowns, and more. Opens Waginogan:
Re-
Gathering
Place.
Thurs., April 4, through Sun.,
creation of an Indian
April 7. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thurs.;
11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 11 "gathering place." 1-4
p.m. Sat.-Sun. through
a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sat.;
May 5. Cranbrook Insti-
1 and 5 p.m. Sun. $5-$12. Palace
of Auburn Hills. (810) 377-0100 tute of Science, 1221 N.
Woodward Ave. (810)
or (810) 645-6666.
p.m. Sun., April 7: Fellini's Cas-
645-3224.
sanova; 4:40 p.m. Sun., April 7: $1 Monday Night at the
Tom Sawyer, a production by
City of Women; 6:45 p.m. Mon., Movies presents National Lam-
Paper Bag Productions with orig- Cranbrook Institute of Sci- April 8: And the Ship Sails On; poon's Vacation. April 8. Doors
inal music and lyrics. Through ence. What Makes Music?, the 5:30 p.m. Tues., April 9: Orches- open at 8 p.m., movie at 9 p.m. 18
May 19. Lunch and show noon science behind sound and the tra Rehearsal; 7 p.m. Tues., April and over. State Theatre, 2111
Sat.; 1 p.m. Sun. $7. Historic Play- technology of making music. 9: Ginger and Fred; 5 p.m. Wed., Woodward Ave., next to the Fox
ers Club, 3321 E. Jefferson be- Through May 12. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 10: Intervista; 5 p.m. Thurs., Theatre, Detroit. (313) 961-5450.
tween McDougal and Mt. Elliott Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.- April 11: La Strada; 9:30 p.m.
Detroit Science Center Omn-
Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. $5 adults/$4
in Detroit. (810) 662-8118.
children 3-17 and seniors. 1221 Thurs., April 11: The Voice of the imax Theatre presents Titani-
5 p.m. Fri., April 12: The ca, documenting the expeditions
Pinocchio, for children over 3 N. Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. Moon;
Voice
of
the Moon; 7:25 p.m. Fri., to explore the sunken shipwreck.
1/2. Through April 28. 2:30 p.m. (810) 645-3200.
April 12: La Dolce Vita; 5:35 p.m. Showing: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon
Mon.-Fri., April 8-12; 2:30 p.m.
The Nights of and 1 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri.; 1, 2
Sat.-Sun. through April 28. $6.50. Detroit Science Center. 5020 Sun., April 14:
7:50 p.m. Sun., April 14: and 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Destiny in
Marquis Theatre, 135 E. Main, John R, Detroit. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cabiria;
Mon.-Fri.; 12:30-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Juliet of the Spirit. $61$45 series Space continues at 10 a.m., 11
Northville. (810) 349-8110.
$6.50 adults/$4.50 students and pass. Michigan Theater, Ann Ar- a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Tues.,
bor. (313) 668-8397.
Thurs.; 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
Detroit Institute of Arts Fam- seniors. (313) 577-8400.
Gino's Comedy Room: Bob
Posch, 9 p.m. every Fri. 1999 Cass
Lake Road, Keego Harbor. (810)
682-6540.
DANCE
FILM
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Just For Laughs: Norm Stultz
through Sat., April 6. David
Markwell, Thurs.-Sat., April 11-
13.Open Mic Nite 8:30 p.m. every
Wed. at Sanctum, 65 E. Huron,
Pontiac. (810) 334-6512.
86
Chaplin's East: Mike Brennan,
through Sat., April 6. Dan
Chopin, Wed.-Sat., April 10-13.
8:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs, $5; 8:30
and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., $10.
34244 Groesbeck, Clinton Town-
ship. (810) 792-1902.
Chaplin's West: Percy Crews //,
through Sun., April 7. Mike Sul-
livan Irwin, Wed.-Sat, April 10-
14.8:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., $5; 8
and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., $10.
16890 Telegraph, Detroit. (313)
533-8866.
-
Joey's Comedy Club: Keith
Ruff, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.,
April 5-6. $12/$23.95 with dinner.
5070 Schaefer, Dearborn. (313)
584-8885.
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