w w w w w w NW s lw mw low w qw mr I E N T E R T A I N M E N T Monday - Friday 1-4) and at the Bars and Clubs The Blind Pig - Steve Nardella and his Rock 'n' Roll Trio lay down the rock like it's always meant to be done. The Earle - Ann Arbor's own Ron Brooks Trio plays jazz all evening. The Heidelberg - Gary Amadon mixes up folk and country as he accompanies himself on guitar. Joe's Star Lounge - Kevin Lyn- ch and the Cadillac Cowboys start off the evening right for Detroit's Motown meets ska band Domino. Mr. Flood's Party - Al Hill and the Headlites illuminate the place all evening. Nectarine Ballroom - DJ Randy Z of WIQB spins dance tunes. Rick's American Cafe - Lonnie Brooks, long-time blues-rock master, shows 'em how it's sup- posed to be. U-Club - As part of the Cruisin' Ann Arbor II project, The Slang, Map of the World, and Aluminum Beach churn out the best of local music. Music Ann Arbor Music Project Cruisin' Ann Arbor II Recording Sessions. The Ann Arbor Music Project, a group of local promoters, produced the first Cruisin' album a couple of years back and is now preparing a second one. 13 different groups will appear on the album with the ac- tual selections chosen from U-Club performances. See Bars & Clubs for details on what bands play tonight. First band comes on at 9:30 p.m. at the U-Club located in the Union. Tickets are $4 at the door. Call 763-2236. The Ark Accomplished actor and singer Josh White, Jr. brings his powerful voice to entertain one and all. Son of a famous folksinger, White per- forms his, as well as his father's music on six and twelve string guitar. Last year, he sold his show out quickly, so hurry and get your tickets. Show times are 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at The Ark (637 S. Main). Tickets are available at Herb David Guitar Studio and Schoolkids Records and at the door for $7. For information call 761- 1451. Theater The Brecht Company of Ann Arbor Jeff Wine directs "The Titanic Cabaret", a musical drama writ- ten by Wine and Blake Ratcliffe. The show takes place in the enter- tainment lounge of the Titanic on its ill-fated maiden voyage. The Halfway Inn of East Quad is con- verted into a Cabaret for this show, thus giving the audience a strong feeling of active involvement in the play. The varying entertainers perform a variety of different acts involving dancing, singing, comedy and magic. The show stars Barb Thorne, Matt Tomlanovich, Susan Savage, and Susan Bolohan. Musical director is Paul Hodgkins, technical director is Tom Bray. Show times are 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. at East Quad, 410 Church St. For more information about tickets ($4, senior citizens and students - $3) and other things, call 995-0800. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre How the Other Half Loves is presented. The theater group opens its season with this truly delightful tale of three couples and their relationships with each other. The action takes place at two of the couples' homes with the third couple travelling in betweeen. The talent laden cast consists of Laurie Atwood, Rich Roselle, Carol Sheldon, Barry Collodi, Tracy Stevens, and Bob Closson. Direc- ted by Jim Posante. The curtain rises at 8 p.m. at the Lydia Men- delssohn Theater in the Michigan League tickets are $8 and $6 for the matinee and are available at the Civic Theater (338 S. Main, Monday - Friday 1-4) and at the door. For info call 662-7282. Auditions University Mime Troupe The Mime Troupe is holding fall auditions for three women perfor- mers and five male performers, as well as for three staff positions: stage manager, publicity manager, and production assistant. One half of the Troupe's members must be University students. Previous experience is not required although it is helpful. Auditions are as the Union Ander- son Room A at 8 p.m. For infor- mation call 971-0762. Bars and Clubs The Blind Pig - Ann Arbor's own Steve Nardella's Rock 'n' Roll Trio rock it up all night long. The Earle - Ron Brooks on bass is joined by Bob Elliott on drums and Bill Evans on piano for some of the finest homegrown jazz available. The Heidelberg - Gary Amadon puts out his folk and country blend. Joe's Star Lounge - Ready, set, go! It's the Urbations back in town to liven up the beginning of another school year. Mr. Flood's Party - Al Hill and the Headlites featuring Al Hill and Dale Brophy, hit town with their soul-tinged rock. Nectarine Ballroom - Randy Z of WIQB spins dance tunes all evening. Pretzel Bell - Hometowners The RFD Boys churn out bluegrass all the evening long. Rick's American Cafe - Lonnie Brooks stops in and shows off some of the best blues rock anywhere. U-Club - It's a musical pot- pourri on this, the final night of the Cruisin' Ann Arbor II project. Rick's American Cafe - Eat your heart out, Mike Schmidt, it's the Most Valuable Players with a pennant winning mix of funk and rock. Etc University English Department University of California-Davis English professor Ruby Cohn lec- tures on Growing (Up) With Godot as part of the English Departments Beckett at 80/Beckett in Context series. A reception follows. This is the first in a series of ten lectures on Irish writer Samuel Beckett. The lecture is in the Rackham West Conference Room and doesn't cost a cent. Call 764-6330 for information. opening act guitarist Tret Fure. Williamson will no doubt be per- forming tunes from her folk-rock inspired latest album, Blue Rider. Showtimes are 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at the Ark (637 S. Main). Tickets are $10.50 at Herb David Guitar Studio, Schoolkids Records, and at the door. Call 761-1451. Etc Swingin' A's Square Dance Club The club provides intermediate instruction from caller Ted Shaw in their Mainstream Plus Square Dance Workshop. It takes place at the Scarlett Junior High School, 3300 Lorraine (off Plat). There is a $3 charge. Starting time is 7:30. Call 971-3832. Mr. Flood's Party - Swoop on in to catch the Falcons and their dan- ceable blues-rock. Nectarine Ballroom - It's oldies night with WIQB DJ Randy Z. Rick's American Cafe - Newt and the Salamanders dig up the rhythm and blues all night long. Music Office of Major Events Claudia Schmidt, one of the foremost singer/songwriters in the burgeoning women's music scene, brings to town a strong array of original material. An accom- plished guitarist as well as a fine singer, Schmidt is becoming in- creasingly prominent on the national folk scene as her booking in a larger theater indicates. The show begins at 8 p.m. at Lydia Mendelssohn Theater. Tickets are $7.50 and available in advance from the Union Ticket office and Schoolkids, as well as at the door. For more information call 763-2071. School of Music Nelita True, University of Maryland music professor, per- forms a piano recital at 8 p.m. at the School of Music Recital Hall. No charge. Call 763-4726. IT E S D A 13ITH~US UUI The Urbations: Playing at Joe's on Saturday Featured bands are Stolen Legacy, The Evaders, Sudden Death, and The State. Music The Ark Josh White, Jr. at 7:30 and 9:30, see Friday's listing for details. Ann Arbor Music Project Cruisin' Ann Arbor II Recording Sessions. See Friday for details. See Bars & Clubs for band info. School of Music / Office of Major Events The United States Marine Band performs. The highly touted, two- century old band will present a program of varying types of music including marches and classical music. The band is one of America's greatest symphonies. The show is at Hill Auditorium and begins at 8 PM. $4.50-$12.50 tickets are available at the Union ticket office, Where House Records, and other ticket world locations. Need more information? Call 763-2071. Theater Ann Arbor Civic Theater How the Other Half Loves con- tinues. See Friday's listing for details. The Brecht Company of Ann Arbor At 7:30 & 9:30, The Titanic Cabaret. See Friday's listing for details. Bars and Clubs Mr. Flood's Party - Tthe Slang plays its unique blend of rock music; an 80s flavor with a '60s af- tertaste. U-Club - It's an all-you-can -eat Italian buffet alongside a showing of Dudley Moore and John Gielgud's Arthur at Dinner and the Movies. Music School of Music Jeffrey Solow, a new school of music faculty member, performs a cello recital. The program will be announced. School of Music Recital Hall at 2 PM. The show is being put on at no cost to music fans. Call 763-4726. Auditions. UAC Soundstage Open auditions are being held for the Union's weekly musical showcase. Musical performers of all kinds are welcomed. Auditions are in the Union in the Anderson Room between 7 and 10. Call 763- 1107. Also held on Monday the 17th. Etc Ann Arbor Unitarian Fellowship Ann Arbor Public Schools media specialist Fran Lyman gives a talk entitled Erewhon Visited. 10 AM at Burns Park Community Center, 1320 Baldwin for free. Call 971-8638 for info. Bars and Clubs The Blind Pig - There are many fish in the sea, but the Killer Trout are worth catching The Earle - Larry Manderville churns out some of the finest piano jazz this city has to offer. Joe's Star Lounge - Say your prayers, it's the Cult Heroes come to win you over with their punk- flavored rock. Mr. Flood's Party - Resistance Free makes it nice and easy with their mellow rockin' sound. Nectarine Ballroom - DJ Roger LeLievre from the Rubaiyat spins the discs. Rick's ' American Cafe - Aluminum Beach is back and you'd better catch them fast. U-Club - WCBN's Tom Simonian spins the discs for Reggae Dance Party. Bars and Clubs The Blind Pig - Local rockers Insex open up for New York's Soviet Sex. The Earle - Larry Manderville keeps putting out hard-to-beat piano jazz. 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Mr. Flood's Party - The Killer Trout catch a fine filet of R&B and their own strain of blues-tinged rock. Nectarine Ballroom - DJ Leizer Goldsmith spins the tunes focussing on new releases. W E D N E4 IAY Bars and Clubs Dominick's - Jay Steilstra, author and composer of The North Country Opera and The Prodigals, makes an all-too-seldom ap- pearance. The Earle - Larry Manderville uses all 88 keys on his piano to turn out top-notch jazz. Joe's Star Lounge - It's time for some reggae with Columbus Ohio's Irie. Mr. Flood's Party - Catch some extraterrestrial rockabilly with Rock Aliens. Nectarine Ballroom - WIQB DJ Randy Nectarine Ballroom - WIQB DJ Randy Z spins the tunes. Rick's American Cafe - Climb out of your hole and check out Newt and the Salamander's funky R&B. 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