w w ,w .w 1r mr q E N T E R T A I N M E N T Theater Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555) - The Beer Vault Watusies, Ann Arbor's band with many names, performs various tunes from their musical repertoire. The Earle (994-0211) - Those bad boys of Jazz, the Ron Brooks Trio, play many old favorites and some new ones as well. The Heidelberg (663-7758) - 12- string guitarist and folk singer Gary Amadon does his thing for the audience. Joe's Star Lounge (665-JOES) - Joe's party of all parties. The last weekend for Joe's at this location features the same band that star- ted it all - Blue Front Persuaders. Mr. Flood's Party (995-2132) - Former B.B. King backup vocalist Odessa Harris is featured in Sonny Freeman and the Unusuals, a Detroit area blues band. The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436) - WIQB D.J. Randy Z spins the tunes for the Nectarine crowd. Rick's American Cafe (996-2747) - Detroit's Buzztones are in town for a weekend stint. This Motown sounding band was named one of the best in town last year. U-Club (763-2236) - Marty Ross (Menjo's in Detroit) appears as part of the High Energy D.J. Series. Music The Ark Guiness pub sing. An endless amount of beer and song will be flowing at The Ark and bringing with it a crowd all starting at 8 p.m. at 637 S. Main Street. Tickets are $7.00, $6.00 for members. Call 761-1451 for more information. Eclipse Jazz Abbey Lincoln: sponsored by the Washtenaw Council for the Arts. Kalamazoo-bred Lincoln, one of the most versatile jazz performers today, performs with the same band this evening that appeared on her latest LP album. The band in- cludes pianist James Weidman, bassist Mark Johnson and drum- mer Billy Johnson. Lincoln also of- fers a free workshop Saturday af- ternoon at 4 p.m. in Trotter House, 1443 Washtenaw Ave. The concerts are at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at the U- Club in the Michigan Union, 530 S. State. Tickets are -$7.50 and available at the Michigan Union Ticket Office, Schoolkids, P.J.'s Used Records, Where House Records, and all other Ticket World Outlets. For more infor- mation you can call 763-2071. Joe's Star Lounge The Blue Front Persuaders and the last weekend party continue, see Friday's listing. Kerrytown Concert House Benefit Bloom & Morris and Friends continues. See Friday's listing. Ann Arbor Civic Theater The Key Exchange continues. See Friday's listing. Black Sheep Theater Suddenly, Last Summer con- tinues, see Friday's listing. Sports Women's Field Hockey Come cheer on the stickers while they battle the women of Kent State at Ferry Field. This is one of those many unsung athletic con- tests that doesn't create a scalping problem because it's free to everybody. Call 763-2159. Starting time is 11 a.m. Women's Volleyball Come take a seat and watch while our women spike the Buckeyes of Ohio State. Starting time is 7 p.m. at CCRB. No Cost. Call 763-2159. Etc Ann Arbor Parks Department A canoe instructional clinic especially designed for those who have always wanted to learn, but never took the initiative. An hour of instruction is followed by an hour of free practice. All equip- ment is provided for the $7.50 charge and all instructors are cer- tified. From 10 a.m. to noon at the Gallup Park Canoe Livery. For further information call 668-7411. Clinton Fall Festival See Friday's listing. Among special activities for today are hot air balloons, various music and en- tertainment performances, and a street dance from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fourth Avenue People's Food Co- op An orientation meeting for new employees or those who would like to learn more about the Co-op movement, the present state of Co- ops, and shopping at Co-ops. 8:3- 10 a.m. at the People's Food Co-op (212 N. Fourth Ave.) No cost, but membership dues are $12 a year. Need info? Call 994-9174. Kitchen Port A special treat for all of you off campus dwellers - a demon- stration of northern Italian veal and rice dishes. EMU English professor John Pisoni plays Julia Child for no cost at all to you. Be at the Kitchen Port in Kerrytown from 11 a.m. to noon to catch all the fun. Call 665-9188. A TUR A Y Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555) - Rock with those fun lovin' boys, The Beer Vault Watusies. Vocalist Dan Mulholland will make sure you don't forget these guys. The Earle (994-0211) - Ron Brooks, Bob Elliot, and Bill Evans compose the Ron Brooks Trio, a sensational jazz group. The Heidelberg (663-7758) - Country and folk good old boy Greg Amadon appears along with his 12- string. Joe's Star Lounge (665-JOES) - The very last weekend at this location so don't miss it. The first band to play at Joe's will also be the last - the Blue Front Per- suaders. Mr. Flood's Party (995-2132) - Detroit blues band, Sonny Freeman and the Unusuals will keep you hot all night long. The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436) - Dance the night away with WIQB D.J. Randy Z. Rick's American Cafe (996-2747) - Detroit's best, the Buzztones, come to rock the town with their Motown sound. U-Club (763-2236) - Abbey Lin- coln. See Music. Music The Ark Second Annual Fall Pub Sing. All from the British Isles, John Rober- ts, Tony Barrand with special guest Peter Bellamy will entertain you with loud and enjoyable "chorusy" songs. They call 'em Beer Halls in Germany and Pubs in England. They will be serving Guiness Stout, Bass Ale and Harp Beer too. Kerrytown Concert House Benefit Bolcom & Morris and friends. Mezzo-soprano Joan Morris and pianist William Bolcom, the very famous Ann Arbor husband and wife .team are accompanied by other musicians as they perform their rendition of 19th century and early 20th century pop tunes. The benefit is being put on for the newly opened Kerrytown Concert House at which the benefit itself takes place. The newly remodeled Victorian house contains a cham- ber music recital hall and four professional rehearsal studios. This will be the first time the house is open for the public. Show time is 8 p.m. at 415 N. Fourth Ave. Limited seating costs $25 and reservations are strongly advised. If you want more information, call 761-7647. Joe's Star Lounge This is one special happening ! The Blue Front. Persuaders, the first band to play at Joe's when it opened will now also be the last to play at this location. At some currently unannounced future date Joe's will be re-opening at a new location. This promises to be the bar happening of the fall. See also Bars & Clubs. Cover is $3 at 109 N. Main St. Starting time is 9:30. For other information call 665-JOES. Washtenaw Council for the Arts. The Comic Opera Guild, a staged concert of favorite operaetta scenes and solos will be presented featuring scenes from "The Student Prince," "Orpheous in the Underworld," "Die.Fliederma us," and others. Performers are mem- bers of the guild with guest soloists to be announced. Produced and directed by Tom Petiet. 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw Avenue. Tickets are $5.00 and available at the door. Phone 665-6074 for more infor- mation. Theater Ann Arbor Civic Theater Frank Gerken Foster directs The Key Exchange, a witty drama of contemporary lifestyles. The setting is Central Park, the weekend meeting place of three young bicyclists. The cast includes Thom Johnson, Pam Meters, and Jeff Schneider. Showtime is 8 p.m. at the Theater, 338 S. Main St. Tickets are $5, for more infor- mation call 662-7282. Black Sheep Theater Tennessee Williams' classic southern drama, Suddenly, Last Summer is being performed. The story is about the tensions between a rich southern matriarch, her emotionally troubled daughter-in- law, and a doctor. The dialogue is vintage Williams. Curtain goes up at 8:15 p.m.. at 138 E. Main in Man- chester. Tickets cost $6 for studen- ts and senior citizens, $5 for children, and $7 for everybody else. If you desire more infor- mation call 482-7000. Sports Women's volleyball Come to the CCRB and watch the female spikers take on the women of Indiana at 7 p.m. No cost. Call 763-2159 for info. Etc Ann Arbor Art Association "Wearables." The association is presenting their 3rd annual showing of various hand crafted clothing as selected from 21 various Michigan artists. This unique show provides the grace and charm of a fashion show as well as the ambience of an art exhibit. All items are available for purchase after the show which is chaired by Michigan First Lady, Paula Blanchard. It all happens at the Ann Arbor Inn Ballroom at 8:30 p.m. and costs $12. For infor- mation call 994-8004. Clinton Arts Festival Many, many great things going on here. Activities include over 100 various exhibitors, a street band at night, refreshments, and a demon- stration on lost arts from pioneer days. The event runs all day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the street dance going from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. This all goes on in Clinton, MI which is about 30 miles west of Ann Arbor on U.S. 12. If you can get a ride, go for it cause it's free. For more information, call (517) 456-7872. Expressions The bi-weekly meeting for this discussion group. Tonight's topic : Orwell's 1984: Is It Here and How Can I Tell When To Get Out of a Relationship. Discussion takes place at First Unitarian Church (1917 Washtenaw) at 8 p.m. and costs $3.50. Come early because there is no admission after 8:45. Call 665-7041 during evening hours if you need more information. University Astronomy Depar- tment Visitors' Night Lecture by University Astronomy Professor John Laird entitled "Black Homes." If the sky is clear after the presentation, visitors will be allowed to look through the Angell Hall telescope. It all begins at 8:30 p.m. in Angell Hall Auditorium B. No cost. If you want info call 764-3400. University Folk Dance Club Romanian dances tonight. In- struction for beginners, then general dancing after that. 8:30 p.m - Midnight at 3rd Floor Dan- ce Studio (621 E. William) $1.50. For more information call 665-0219. Michigan Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities Various, donated items are placed for sale for the group's fall benefit sale. The sale takes place at 2578 Packard from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. If you would like to donate items for sale, please call 973-9179. Stilyagi Aircorps/Science Fiction and Fantasy Wargamers The yearly science fiction con- vention "Con-Densed" is being held at the Michigan League. This years convention includes films, workshops, a computer exhibit, and discussions as well as various merchandise for sale. The featured guest is Ann Arbor resident Robert Asprin, author of the thieves World series and The Big Wars in ad- dition to many other science fiction classics. The convention runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and costs $3 to at- tend. Call 761-9538 for information. Bars and Clubs Mr. Flood's Party (995-2132) - Pete Falkenstein heads the new R&B band - P.F. Flyers. The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436) - Fun and dancing tonight and every night. Music Kerrytown Concert House Benefit A variety of cabaret and con- temporary popular songs will be performed by mezzo-soprano Joan Morris and pianist William Bolcom, a very popular enter- taining Ann Arbor husband and wife team who are the country's leading scholar/performers of 19th century and early 20th century American popular song. Bolcom and Morris will be joined by various friends for this inaugural benefit concert of the Kerrytown Concert House. 8 p.m. at the Kerrytown Concert Hall, 415 N. Fourth AVe. Tickets are $25 and seating is limited so reservations are suggested. Call 761-7647. Michigan Union Arts Programs Heinrich Schuetz sing-along; All singers are welcome and invited to participate in a rehearsal from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and in an informal per- formance at 7:45 p.m. of two polychoral motets by early baroque composer Heinrich Schuetz. Interested string and sackbut players are also welcome, modern pitch (A440) is used. All are invited to listen. 4-9 p.m., Michigan Union Kuenzel Room. No charge for admission. Phone 769- 7458 for more information. University School of Music The American Trio, which is composed of violinist Charles Av- sharian, cellist Jerome Jelinek, and pianist Joseph Gurt, will per- form an evening of chamber music. Avsharian and Jelinek are professors at the School of Music, and Gurt is a professor at Eastern Michigan University. The program will include: Beethoven's Trio in B Flat Major (The-"Archduke"), and Brahms' Piano Quartet, which will include guest violist Donald Mcnnes. 4 p.m., at Rackham Auditorium. There is no charge for admission. For information call 763-4726. Etc Ann Arbor News/American Lung Association Four separate events compose the 5th annual Big Ten Road Race. A 5 mile and a 10 mile run through Ann Arbor as well as a 2 mile run/walk through downtown. In. addition there will be a one hour aerobic dance-a-thon. There will be ribbons awarded to all par- ticipants. Everything kicks off at the Track and Tennis Building parking lot at 8:15 a.m. Fees are $9 (runs) and $7 (run/walk) before the day of the event and $10 and $8 on Sunday. Register at. the ALAM office at 1925 Pauline Plaza between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. till Sundayand on Sunday between 6:15 and 7:30 a.m. Call 995-1030 for more information. Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996- 8555)-George Bedard and Mr. B., two of Ann Arbor's performers groove together for a night of amazing improv. The Earle (994-0211)-The man himself, Larry Manderville, jazzes up a storm. The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436)-Back at you again for another night good times and dan cing. Rick's American Cafe (996- 2747) -TBA 11 Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555) -Killer Trout, local R&B great, appears. Come on down and dance to the rhythms and watch your blues go away. The Earle (994-0211) -Larry Manderville on piano. The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436)-Dance, dance, dance the night away. Rick's American Cafe (996- 2747) -TB A U-Club (763-2236) -TBA Music The Ark Preston Reed, a virtuoso master will manipulate guitars with unequalled artistry and skill. Con- cert begins at 8 p.m. at the Ark, 637 S. Main Street. Tickets are $600, $5.00 for members. Call 761-1451 for more information. University School of Music The formidable University Sym- phony Orchestra under the skilled baton of Maestro Gustav Meier will present a concert at Hill Non-Fiction: plays Thursday at the Blind Pit Auditorium beginning at 8 p.m. The program will feature Weber's Overture to "Oberon", Dvorak's Symphony No. 8, and. Yen- juin/Zuchian's The Moon Mirrored in Twin Brooks for string or- chestra. No charge for admission. All are welcome! Call 763-4726 for more information. LA D1I. Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555)-TBA The Earle (994-0211)-Jazz pianist Larry Manderville pounds the ivories. The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436)-Fun and dancing at Ann Arbor's newest nightspot. Rick's American Cafe (996- 2747) -TBA U-Club (763-2236) -Laugh track night. Funny guy Tim Lilly will be in town to make everybody laugh their sorrow away. THURSDA Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555) - Truth, fact, or Non-Fiction? The Earle (994-0211)-Mr. Larry Manderville, local Jazz pianist, appears. The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436)-Dancing and fun every night of the week. Rick's 2747) -TB U-Club night. Fii then a he., ced. MUS The Ark Connie songwrit( charges t) acoustics tertainme again afte pearance Festival. The Ark, Tickets ai bers. Call mation. Michigan' Alan He jazz guit, present ar music star are $7.50 Michigan the baser Union. 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