AUDITIONS

DANCE

Little Shop of Horrors, pre-

Macarena Dance Contest: Do

sented by the Grosse Pointe The-
atre, will be auditioning for
singers and actors. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sat.; 1-4 p.m. Sun., July 13-14.
For scripts, music and informa-
tion, call Kathy Morris at (313)
884-0513.

the "Mexican Hustle." Finalists
will compete for $1,000 and a trip
to Mexico, Fri., July 12. Judging
by the public. Doors open 8 p.m.
Industry, 15 S. Saginaw, Ponti-
ac. (810) 334-1999.

Seven Brides for Seven
Brothers, presented by Stage-

crafters in Royal Oak, will hold
auditions for dancers of ballet
and jazz, and singers. Gymnas-
tic ability (for men) a plus. Need
14 males and 7 females. 7 p.m.
Mon.-Tues., July 22-23. Regis-
tration begins at 6 p.m. Bring a
photo and dance shoes. Call for
a "Cast of Characters" and mu-,
sic. (810) 541-6430.

100 Years of Detroit Dance,
1896-1996: An exhibition of ar-

tifacts, costumes, memorabilia
and photographs. Exhibit
through Sept. 22. Reuther Li-

brary, 5401 Cass, Detroit. (313)
577-4024.

FAMILY

Fri.; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sat.; 1
p.m. Sun., July 18-21. $5. Bald-
win Theatre, 415 Lafayette, Roy-
al Oak. (810) 541-6430.

Wirmie The Pooh: Presented by

Sharon, Lois and Bram: 2 p.m.

Sun., July 14. $13.50/pavilion;
$8.50/lawn. Meadow Brook,
Rochester. (810) 645-6666.

Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory: Based on the story by

Roald Dahl, Stagecrafters Youth
Theatre presents this audience
participation show. 7 p.m. Thurs.-

the Troy Public Library's Wild
Swan Theater, the cuddly bear's
performance will incorporate
American Sign Language. 7 p.m.
Thurs., July 18. No charge. 510
W. Big Beaver. (810) 524-3541.

The Ugly Duckling: Chris Guy-

otte's adaptation of the fable.
10:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., July 12-13.
$3; $2/per person for groups of 10
or more. Hilberry Theatre, De-
troit. (313) 577-2972.

EarthQuest: Cranbrook's inter-

Michigan Theatre and Dance
Troupe is welcoming applica-

active exhibition educates on sim-
ple, fun and effective ways to
preserve and protect the world.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10
a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m.
Sun. $7; $4/children, seniors; af-

tions from singers, actors,
dancers, writers and stage
technicians through Aug. 31. By
appointment only. (810) 552-
5001.

ter 6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., $5/adults;
$4/children, seniors. Cranbrook
Institute of Science, 1221 N.
Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. (810)
645-3200.

COMEDY

Family Train Ride: Take an
hour-long train trip through
marshlands and the Wooded Bird
Sanctuary. Magic show and yo-
yo tricks on board. Puppet show
with Michael Brody and his
Grandpa Cratchet. 1 and 2:30
p.m. Sundays through October.
$7/kids aged 2-10; $8/adults. ($2

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Sun.,
July 21. $18.50/pavilion; $7.50/
lawn. Meadow Brook, Rochester.
(810) 645-6666.

Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle:
Stunt Johnson Theater, Fri.-Sun,
July 12-14; Dan Grueter, Wed.-
Sun., July 17-21. Open Mike
Night 8:30 p.m. every Tues.

additional for puppet show.) Coe
Railroad, 840 N. Pontiac Trail,
Walled Lake. (810) 960-9440.

$6/weeknights, $12/weekends.
269 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak.
(810) 542-9900.

from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6 ages 13-
61/$4 ages 62 and over/$3 kids 2-

Detroit Zoo: Open every day

12. 1-696 and Woodward Avenue,
Royal Oak. (810) 398-0903.

Second City: Slipped a Discus.

8 p.m. Wed., Thurs. and Sun.; 8
and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Improv
sessions follow the 10:30 p.m.
shows. $12-$19; $8/Huinp Day
Special at 8 p.m. Wednesdays.
Best of Second City, 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays. $7. Next to the
Fox Theatre, Detroit. (313) 965-
2222.

FILM

John Hiatt.

They're heading
up the H.O.R.D,E.
Festival at Pine
Knob with Rusted
Root, Natalie Mer-
chant and Lenny
Kravitz. (See the
Profile on Kravitz
in today's Enter-
tainment section.)

Chaplin's East: Jim McHugh,
Fri.-Sat., July 12-13; Tim
O'Rourke, Wed.-Sat, July 17-20.

8:30 p.m. weekdays, $5; 8:30 and
10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat, $10. 34244
Groesbeck, Clinton Township.
(810) 792-1902.

Joey's Comedy Club: Bill
Thomas, 9 p.m. Fri.; 8 and 10:30

p.m. Sat., July 12-13. $5. 5070
Schaefer, Dearborn. (313) 584-
8885.

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89X Movie Series presents Kids
in the Hall's Brain Candy. The

kids make their big screen debut.
9 p.m. Wed., July 17. $2. Magic
Bag Theatre, 22920 Woodward,
Ferndale. (810) 544-1991.

Southfield Public Library's
Tuesday at the Movies pre-
sents Being There. Adapted from

the novel by Jerzy Kosinski. With
Peter Sellers. 1 and 7 p.m. Tues.,
July 16. $1. Marcotte Room.
26000 Evergreen. (810) 948-0470.

Detroit Science Center Omn-
imax Theatre presents Titani-
ca, documenting the expeditions

to explore the sunken shipwreck.
10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.
Mon., Wed., Fri.; 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
Sat.-Sun. Destiny in Space con-
tinues at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon
and 1 p.m. Tues., Thurs.; 4 p.m.
Sat.-Sun. $6.50/$4.50 students,
seniors, includes admission to
museum. 5020 John R, Detroit.
(313) 577-8400.

Summer Screenwriting Sem-
inar: Award-winning w-riter/pro-

ducer/director Harvey Ovshinsky
conducts a weekend seminar. 9:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun., July 13-
14. $150. Birmingham Commu-
nity House, 308 S. Bates. (810)
644-5832.

POP/CONTEMPORARY
MUSIC

Sting: With Lyle Lovett. 7:30
p.m. Wed., July 24. $35/pavilion;
$20/lawn. Pine Knob. (810) 645- c_\
6666.

Hootie and the Blowfish: With

Just For Laughs: Open Mike
Nite 8:15 p.m. every Wed. At

Sanctum, 65 E. Huron, Pontiac.
(810) 334-6512.

theme of Quentin Tarantino
Month. 9:30 p.m. Mon., July 15.
18 and over. $1/cover; $1/parking.
State Theatre, 2115 Woodward,
Detroit. (313) 961-5450.

Redford Theatre Summer Se-
ries presents The Man Who
Would Be King, with Sean Con-

John Hiatt. SOLD OUT. 7:30
p.m. Tues.-Wed., July 16-17.
$25/pavilion; $22.50/lawn. Pine

nery, Michael Caine and Christo-
pher Plummer. Based on
Rudyard Kipling's book. 8 p.m.
Fri.; 2 and 8 p.m. Sat., July 12-13.
$2.50. 17360 Lahser, at Grand
River, Detroit. (313) 383-0133.

Knob. (810) 645-6666.

$15/pavilion; $10/lawn. Pine
Knob. (810) 645-6666.

Center for Japanese Studies

Reggae Sunsplash '96: Fea-

and U of M's Cinema Guild pre-
sent "Japan: Views from the 20th
Century?' on Fridays throughout
the summer. Tokyo Story (1953,
dir. by Yasujiro Ozu) will be
shown 7 p.m. Fri., July 12. No
charge. Natural Sciences Audito-
rium, Ann Arbor. (313) 764-6307.

$1 Monday Night at the
Movies: WRIF presents Reser-
voir Dogs, with Harvey Keitel,

Steve Buscemi and an ultra-cool
soundtrack, continuing the July

Spin Doctors: With Vudu Hip-
pies. 7:30 p.m. Sun., July 21.

turing Big Mountain, Dennis
Brown, Sugar Minott, Capleton,
Judy Mowatt and Skool Band. 3
p.m. Sat., July 13. $17.50.
Phoenix Plaza Amphitheatre, 10
Water Street, Pontiac. (810) 335-
4850.

H.O.R.D.E. Festival: Featuring

Natalie Merchant, Blues Travel-
er, Lenny Kravitz and Rusted
Root. 4 p.m. Mon., July 15 (July
14 show is sold out). $30. Pine

Knob. (810) 645-6666.

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