w -V - - 0 0 0 E N T E R T A I N M E N T Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555) - Sun Messenger comes to the Pig. The Earle (994-0211) - Yes, it's the Ron Brooks Trio! The Heidelberg (663-7758) - Common Ground plays downstairs while comedian Will Durst enter- tains upstairs. Joe's Star Lounge (665-JOES) - Rock andtroll with Steve Nardella Mr. Flood's Party (995-2132) - Rock and roll and rhythm and blues from the Blue Front Per- suaders The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436) - Party with DJ Brian Dostert Rick's American Cafe (996-2747) - The hottest act in Ann Arbor right now - The Dominos - burns down the cafe. U-Club (763-2236) - Jam and dance session with the Lunar Glee Club Music Ann Arbor Farm Labor Organizing Committee Local guitarist and Folk Singer Hugh Mcguinness will perform original and forgotten folk song in this benefit concert. Tickets are $2 for the show which will run from 8- 11 p.m. at the Halfway Inn, in the basement of East Quad. Questions? Call 764-1446. The Ark Debbie McClatchy, vocalist, gives us an evening of excitement with constant humor and great arousing songs. She's a com- bination performer and musician and a real pleasure to hear. Tickets are $6, $5 for members. 8 p.m. at The Ark 637 S. Main St. Call 761-1451 for more info. University Musical Society Nexus, a Canadian group, com- bines jazz, symphonic and con- temporary music with the in- digenous music of many cultures to create their own unique sound will perform at the Power Center at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 and available at Burton Tower or at the door. Call 665-3717 for more in- formation. Stage Performance Network Artistic Director J. Parker Copley heads the Dance Theater 2's fall season. The performance starts at 8:00 p.m. and tickets are $6.00 and $5.00. For information call 995-4242. University School of Music, Dance Department The Dance Department's annual faculty concert will feature choreography by Professor Gay Delanghe, and new faculty mem- bers Bill DeYoung and Peter Sparling. The faculty members will be joined in performance by dancers Marsha Pabalis and Bar- bara Rinaldo. 8 p.m. at the Dance Building Studio "A" Theater, ad- joining CCRB. Tickets are $3 at the door. Info and Reservations can be obtained by calling 763-5460. Sports Women's Field Hockey Our Field Hockey team looks to avenge the football team's em- barrassment in the Hawkeye State, when theyttake on the University of Iowa today at 3 p.m. The game is at Ferry Field on South State Street. Free. Call 763- 2159 for more information. Women's Volleyball Our spikers take on Purdue's in a Big 10 match-up. 7 p.m. at the Central Campus Recreation Building (CCRB), 401 Washtenaw Ave., Free. For more information, call 763-2159. Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555) - George Bedard and the Kingpins jam tonight. The Earle (884-0211) - Ron. Brooks Trio... The Heidleberg (663-7758) - Common Ground plays in the Rathskeller Room, while upstairs at the Comedy Showcase Will Dur- st entertains. Joe's Star Lounge (665-JOES) - Steve Nardella's Rock and Roll Trio is back tonight. Mr. Flood's Party (d995-2132) - The Blue Front Persuaders party tonight The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436) - Cap the weekend with DJ Roger LaLievre Rick's American Cafe (996-2747) - Dance with the red hot Dominos U-Club (763-2236) - This is it, kids - the Prince Party!! Worship the purple god and dance to his finest in preparation for THE con- certs. Music The Ark This will be an evening of elec- trifying rock, pop and jazz music topped with touches of classical and country music, performed by Trull in her role as powerful vocalist and complimented by Barbara Higbie's outstanding in- strumental skills. Tickets are $7.50 and available in advance at all ticket outlets and at Earth Wisdom Music. Tickets at the door on the day of performance. 2 shows: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Call 61-1451 for more info. Both performers at The Ark, 6375. Main. School of Music The Contemporary Directions Ensemble, conducted by Carl St. Clair will perform an evening of music to include: Stravinsky's L'Histoire du Soldat. The concert is being sponsored by Percussive Arts Society International Con- ference, and is open to the public free of charge. Rackham Auditorium at 8 p.m. For more in- fo call the School of Music at 763- 4726. School of Music Eric Becher, Lou Smith, H. Robert Reynolds, Larry Rachleff are the conductors in a bandorama concert to feature The U-M Mar- ching Band, The Jazz Band, Con- cert Band, and the Friars. The concert is at Hill Auditorium at 8 p.m., and is open to the public free of charge. Call 763-4726 for more information. Stage Performance Network The second performance this weekend by the Dance Theatre 2 group headed by J. Parker Copley. Tickets are $6.00 and $5.00 and it starts at 8:00 p.m. Call 995-4242 for details. University School of Music, Dance Department Faculty Concert 8 p.m. See Friday's listing. Speakers Hellenic University Society Reknowned modern Greek poet, Andonis Decavalles, winner of the prestigious Poetry Prize of the University of Athens, will give a talk on fellow Greek poet Odysseus Elytis, Nobel Prize winner in literature in 1979. Pond Room of the Michigan Union at 7 p.m. For information call Leonides Kollaitis at 769-0881. Sports Women's Field Hockey For those of you who just can't get enough of Field Hockey, and you know who you are . . . a fine opportunity to see two of our Big 10 rivals square off is happening today at 1 p.m. as the Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Purdue Boilermakers right here at our own Ferry Field. The fans at these two Universities were sorry to see this match scheduled in Ann Ar- bor, but a hardy few are said to be travelling out here. Let's show 'em. some Michigan hospitality. Free, even. Call 763-2159. Etc. The Altar Society The first day of the St. Francis Christmas Bazaar features everything from book sales to plant sales to a massive spaghetti dinner for those famished after a day of browsing. Plenty of things to occupy little children for those concerned. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 2270 E. Stadium Blvd., 9:30 a.m. until7:30 p.m. Friends of the Mattahei Botanical Gardens Members of the above society have been laboring all summer in preparation for the big weekend sale. Plants, herb teas, cinnamon stick arrangments, and anything vaguely related to those sorts of things. Proceeds will be fed back into maintaining the high quality of the Botanical Gardens. 1800 Dix- boro Road, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. For information call 764-1168. . . Bars & Clubs Mr. Flood's Party (995-2132) - R & B band PF Flyers make a Sun- day night bar trip sound pretty good! Nectarine Ballroom (994-5436) - The Ballroom's still going with Roger LeLievre. Music The Ark Sippie Wallace will be singing away her 86th birthday along with Jim Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band in a very special show. 2 p.m. at The Ark, 637 S. Main St. For ticket information call 761-1451. The Ark The Williams are a duo from Virginia with powerful voices, ex- citing musicianship and incredibly good taste in music ranging from traditional to original. Tickets are $7, $6 for members. 8 p.m. at the Ark, 637 S. Main St. Call 761-1451 for more info. University Musical Society This fine ensemble of Lugano consists of 17 solo and chamber music players. Under the brilliant leadership of Richard Schumacher the group will perform concerto for violins, horns and oboes by Handel, Bach, Vivaldi and Telemann. The concert is part of their third American Tour. 4:00 p.m. at Rackham Auditorium. Tickets are $5-$10 and available at Burton Tower and at the door. Call 665- 3717 for more information. Stage. University School of Music, Dance Department Faculty Concert, 8 p.m. See Friday's listing. dinner will be replaced by an af- ternoon raffle. A color TV, a ten speed bike, and a pair of solid gold earrings are amongst the prizes. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 2270 E. Stadium Blvd., 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friends of the Matthaei Botanical Gardens See Saturday listing for details. 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Because it's Sunday you get an extra hour of sleep. School of Music The University Band Concert will be at Hill Auditorium today at 4 p.m. Eric Becher will be conduc- ting. For information call 764-5588. Sports Women's Field Hockey Our stickers should be well rested, having had Saturday off, and should be mighty ornery when they take on the Purdue Boiler- makers today at 11 a.m. Ferry Field on South State. Free. Call 763-2159 for more info. Women's Volleyball Big 10 competition continues as the Wolverines take on the Fighting Illini of the University of Illinois. 7 p.m. at the Central Cam- pus Recreation Building (CCRB). Free. Can you beat it? Call 763-2159 to find out more. Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555) - George Bedard is in with the Kingpins tonight. Joe's Star Lounge (665-JOES) - It's video night. Mr. Flood's Party (995-2132) - Jaxmyth jams. Rick's American Cafe (996-2747) - Australia's Hoodoo Gurus hit Ann Arbor. U-Club (763-2236) - Monday Night Football Club with a wide screen TV and beer specials. Music Etc. ImI. Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555) - It's Killer Trout tonight at the Pig. Joe's Star Lounge (665-JOES) - Sleep LA Beef, rockabilly legend. Mr. Flood's Party (995-2132) - It's time to dance with Private Sec- tor. Rick's American Cafe (996-2747) - Local favorites What If Thinking. U-Club (763-2236) - Lively up yourself at Reggae Night. Music School of Music Featuring works of Hindemith and Strauss' Finale from Sym- phony for Wind Instruments, Con- ductors H. Robert Reynolds and Larry Rachleff conduct these two very fine ensembles. Open to the public free of charge. 8 p.m. at Rackham Auditorium. Call 763- 4726 for more information. Speakers The Rudolf Steiner Institute Professor E. Katz will present an introductory lecture on Rudolf Steiner's thought, titled Four Levels of Human Life. No previous knowledge of Steiner is necessary. The lecture will be followed by discussion. 8-10 p.m. at the In- stitute, 1923 Geddes Ave. Free. Call 662-6398 for information. Sports Women's Volleyball Direct from Ypsilanti, the Eastern Michigan University Hurons challenge our spikers in the battle for Washtenaw County bragging rights. 7 p.m. at CCRB. Free. Dial 763-2159 if you need to know more. Etc. Guild House At 7:30 p.m. there will be a meeting of the Lesbian Network at the Guild House, 802 Monroe. ' E1DN0*D1 Y Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555) - It's S.yro Gyra Appreciation Night. Heidelberg (663-7758) - Comedian Bobby Collins performs. Joe's Star Lounge (665-JOES) - Straight from Jamaica it's the Gladiators. Mr. Flood's Party (995-2132) - Neil Woodward and the Union Lake All Stars plays their r&b. The Altar Society Round Two of the St. Francis Christmas Bazaar. Everything of- fered Saturday will be offered again today except the spaghetti School of Music Students in the string depar- tment perform in the Recital Hall of the School of Music. Free of charge at 8 p.m. Call 763-4726 for more information. Spiro Gyra: Thursday night at Hill. U-Club (763-2236) - Stand up comedians perform at Laughtrack. Music The Ark It is impossible to discuss Bluegrass music without im- mediately mentioning the name of Bill Monroe. For more than 40 years Monroe has shaped and polished this vibrant music which derives it name from his band. Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys. Tickets are $10.50 and available in advance if desired 2 shows - 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Ark, 637 S. Main St. Call 761-1451 for more info. Eclipse Jazz Jazz, rock, reggae, salsa, and who knows what else band Spyro Gyra comes to Ann Arbor, hot on the heels of their jazz chart- topping album Access All Areas. The sextet will be joined by local band Lunar Glee Club. Tickets range from $8.50 to $10.50, and can be purchased through the Union Box Office, Schoolkid's, Ticket World outlets, and P.J.'s Used Records. Yes, this concert is taking place in the acoustically perfect Hill Auditorium. For more information, call 763-0046. T Ho Um R D A Y Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555) - It's a blues piano orgy tonight. The Heidelberg (663-7758) - Laugh with comedian Bobby Collins Joe's Star Lounge (665-JOES) - The Long Ryders are in from LA. Mr. Flood's Party (995-2132) - Check out Fast Tracks' blend of reggae, R&B and funk. Rick's American Cafe (996-2747) _ It's time to party with the Fabulous Checkers. U-Club (763-2236) - Soundstage features local talent. Music The Ark' Greg Brown is a regular perfor- mer on the "Prairie Home Com- panion Show" and this time he retur own men Main form Univ4 Th ches dary dina shap legen Tele: delss twan clude 1, an Ticke Burt p.m. for m If y inter publi MEN' -ment Mayi our p on ev they 1 Sippie Wallace: Birthday bash Sunday at the Ark. 12 Weekend/Friday, November 2, 1984 Weekend/Frida