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Weinerland, USA

PHOTO BY SPIKE MAFFORD

Who's Marc Weiner? Just the creator, host and
star of the children's show " Nickelodeon's Wein-
erville" — and he's bringing his unusual cast of
"Weinerized" half-man/half-puppet characters (like
Boney, pictured) to Detroit. His hour-long pro-
duction of Weinerville Live will be performed 2
p.m. Sunday, March 16; $7. Macomb Center for
the Performing Arts, one mile east of Lakeside
Mall. (810) 286-2222.

Bal Africain

PHOTO BY RICK BIELACZYC

Jacob Lawrence, Harlem Re-
naissance artist — pictured in his
studio in 1994 — will be the guest
of honor at the 34th anniversary of
Bal Africain, sponsored by the
Friends of African and African-
American Art. The black-tie event
includes a private reception, patron
reception, formal dinner and after-
glow with dancing in Kresge Court.
Saturday, March 22. Call for time
and ticket prices, (313) 833-1148.

Friday, 8 p.m.

Romantic Russian Tea Room

In celebration of Jewish Music Month, the Sholem Aleichem
Institute features an Oneg Shabbat with Masha Mikheyenko
on guitar and vocals in Russian, Yiddish, English and He-
brew. Franklin Pointe Clubhouse, 26361 Franklin Pointe
Drive, Southfield. (810) 352-4033.

Friday-Saturday, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.

Emo Phillips

The eccentric genius of this off-the-wall comic is said to make
every show of his legendary. Mainstreet Comedy Showcase,
314 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. $14. (313) 996-9080.

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

English Country Dancing

Dance to the greatest hits of 17th- and 18th-century Eng-
land! $4/donation. Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse,
3350 Green Road, Ann Arbor. (313) 426-0261.

Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Having Our Say

Based on the best-selling memoir of the 100+-year-old De-
lany sisters, Sarah and A. Elizabeth, Having Our Say is now
coming to the stage for one show only. Michigan Theater, 603
E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. (313) 668-8397.

Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Big Head Todd and the Monsters

The songsters come to town with Nil Lara. State Theatre,
Woodward, Detroit. $18.50. (810) 645-6666.

Love And
Money

Based on Henry James' novel Washington
Square, the film version of The Heiress
starred Olivia de Havilland and Montgomery
Cliff. Adapted for the stage by Ruth and Au-
gustus Goetz, the tale of a young woman torn
between her desire for a suitor and the love
of her father is in rotating repertory through
April 11. $9.50-$16.50. Wayne State Uni-
versity's Hilberry Theatre, Detroit. Call for
showtimes, (313) 577-2972.

Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.;
Sunday, 7 p.m.

Poking More Fun

Performance Network presents Sensible Footwear, the
"comedic feminist terrorists," in song and sketch. 408 W.
Washington, Ann Arbor. $12; $9/students/seniors. (313) 663-
0681.

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