AML7- Ah m m a a v w E N T E R T A I N M E N T _SA _TURD_ A YSports Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig 3555)-Upbeat R&B from1 Front Persuaders (996- the Blue The Earle (994-0211)-The Ron Brooks Trio entertains The Heidelberg (663-7758)-Tom Fredericks and his one man band Joe's Star Lounge (665- JOES)-It's the triumphant return of popular Domino Mr. Flood's Party (995- 2132)-Dance with the Falcons and their brand of early rock 'n roll The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436)-The flavor of a European disco located in Ann Arbor, MI Rick's American Cafe (996- 2747)-The Blue Front Persuaders are scheduled to hit Rick's. U-Club (763-2236)-Celebrity DJ Series continues with the latest dance music from a top DJ Music The Ark Guitarist Richard Thompson, former leader of Britain's Fairport Convention returns to Ann Arbor. For fans of folk music this concert is an absolute must. The Ark will close for December and January, but thanks to Richard Thompson, it'll close with a bang. Two shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $9.50 and available through Schoolkid's and Herb David Guitar Studios. The Ark is located at 637%South Main above the South Main Market. University Musical Society-Fri. The Ann Arbor Messiah tradition, which began in the last century with a group of church choir members, continues with performances of Handel's master- work by the Choral Union and U-M Orchestra members. Donald Bryant conducts with soloists Ruth Golden, soprano; Jane .Bunnel, mezzo-soprano; Carroll Freeman, tenor; and Terry Cook, bass- baritone. 8:30 p.m. at Hill Auditorium. Tickets available at Burton Tower and at the door. Call 665-3717 for more information. Sports* Ice Hockey The Mighty Ice Wolverines stick it to the reviled, repulsive, and thoroughly revolting Ohio State Buckeyes. 7:30 p.m. at Yost Ice Arena. Tickets are $2 with Univer- sity I.D., $3 for general admission, and $4 reserved. For ticket info call 764-0244. Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996- 8555)-Second rocking night from the Blue Front Persuaders The Earle (994-0211)-Give the Ron Brooks Trio a listen The Heidelberg (663-7758)-Tom Fredericks closes the weekend in an entertaining way Joe's Star Lounge (665- JOES)-If you missed them last night, you can't miss them tonight-they're just too much fun Mr. Flood's Party (995- 2132)-It's a bird-It's the Falcons The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436)-Dance, dance, dance to the hits Rick's American Cafe (996- 2747)-Blue Front Persuaders U-Club (763-2236)-Call for in- fo-should be a good band, though Music University Musical Society Handel's Messiah See entry for Fri. 8:30 p.m. Hill Audit. Ice Hockey The Buckeyes take on the Wolverines. Same M-time. Same M-place. Same M-channel. See Friday's listing. Men's Basketball How bout them dawgs? Georgia takes on the Wolverines at Crisler 8 p.m. Tickets are $6 reserved. Call 764-0244 for more information. Etc. Friends of Matthei Botanical Gar- dens Holiday decorations will highlight this month's lobby sale at the Gardens. As always, a variety of houseplants and related items will be available. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Matthei Botanical Gardens, 1800 Dixboro Rd. Call 764-1168 for more information. University Ski Team The annual Ski Swap and Sale takes place from nine to nine today in the University Colliseum. This is an excellent opportunity to find boots that really fit and skis that are long or short enough. The Colliseum is on the conrner of Hill and Fifth. Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555) - TBA Joe's Star Lounge (665-JOES) - TBA Mr. Flood's Party (995-2132) - New and cool, it's P.F. Flyers. The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 2747) --TBA Rick's American Cafe (996-2747) - TBA Music The Ark Tom Paxton, one of the prime movers of the '60s folk revival, makes his annual stop at the Ark. Paxton's shows are warm and friendly and since he loves the Ark, it promises to be a great show. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and tickets are $7. University Musical Society Handel's Messiah Sun. at 2:30 p.m. Hill Auditorium. See Friday's entry for more information. Sports Women's Basketball Michigan vs. The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, 2 p.m. at Crisler Arena. $1. Call 764-0244 for more informaton. Wrestling Our grapplers take on Central Michigan. 7:30 p.m. at Crisler. $1. Call 764-0244 for more information. Etc. Friends of Matthei Botanical Gar- dens The monthly lobby sale con- tinues. See Saturday's listing. 1J DS A Y Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555) - TBA The Earle (994-0211) - Larry Manderville and his piano play through Thursday Joe's Star Lounge (665-JOES) TBA Mr. Flood's Party (995-2132) - The 'uthless Killer Trout is back The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436) - Catch the Stud Club Rick's American Cafe (996-2747) -TBA Music School of Music The University Campus Or- chestra will be conducted by Zuo- Huang Chen in an evening of music to include: Mozart's Overture to "the Magic Flute," Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, Tchaikovsky's Fantasy Overture "Romeo and Juliet" and selections from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story. This is sure to be an evening of enjoyable music, as well as an opportunity to hear the orchestra's renowned bassoon section. The public is invited free of charge. 8 p.m. at Hill Auditorium. Stage Michigan Theater Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies will swing the Michigan tonight. This is the national touring company of the show that launched Nell Carter. Freda Dayne headlines the cast for a night of Ellington's music that will convince you that "It Don't Mean a Ting If It Ain't Got That Swing!" 8 p.m. at the Michigan Theater. Tickets are $14.50-23.50 and are available through the Michigan, 668-8397. Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555)-TBA continues with the University's production of Shakespeare's As You Like It. The play is unquestionably one of the bard's finest, and remains topical. The protagonist, Rosalind, is one of the earliest feminist heriones, even if she has to resort to transvestism to accomplish her ends. 8 p.m. at the Power Center. For ticket infor- mation, call 763-3333. Sports Men's Basketball The Mighty Youngstown State team squares off against the Wolverines tonight. The scene-Crisler Arena. The time- p.m. The cost $6. Call 764-0244 for more information. St UAC Bc youl UA rest that the the exu rom in h~ live+ dels fore Un Det A Wei -THURSDAnY Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555) -TBA Joe's Star Lounge JOES)-TBA (665- Uni A E Mi for foc dic ov Ar p.n 764 Mr. Flood's 2132)-Versatile the Headlites Party (995- soul/funk band The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436)-Let the DJ's start your weekend right. Rick's American Cafe (996- 2747) -TBA Music School of Music Jazz Band: Lou Smith, conduc- tor. Performance is at 8 p.m. at Rackham Auditorium and is open to the public free of charge. For more information call the School of Music at 763-4726. I inte pul MI me Ma our on the Richard Thompson: The Ark on Friday Joe's Star Lounge JOES)-TBA Mr. Flood's Party 2132) -TBA (665- and it starts at 8 p.m. at Hill Auditorium. Joe's Star JOES)-TBA Lounge (665- (995- The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436)-DJ, music, dancing Rick's American Cafe (996- 2747) -TBA U-Club (763-2236)-Reggae Night Music School of Music- Carl St. Clair conducts the University Philharmonia in a program featuring Dvorak's Car- nival Overture and Debussy's Three Nocturnes. The program is open to the public free of charge Stage Michigan Theater Sophisticated Ladies continues See Monday's listing. Speakers University Museum of Art Today's Artbreak will feature Arshile Gorky. 12:12-12:30 at the Museum of Art. Free. Mr. .Flood's Party (995- 2132)-Rock from Fasttrack The Nectarine Ballroom (994- 5436)-Dance to latest dance hits Rick's American Cafe (996- 2747)-TBA Music Michigan Union Programs Baritone Blane Shaw performs tonight in the Pendleton Room of the Union. 8 p.m. W EDNES DAYStage Bars & Clubs The Blind Pig (996-8555)-TBA University Theatre and Drama Department A stunning week in local theatre Blue Front Persuaders: Rick's on Fr Tom Paxton: The Ark on Sunday 6 Weekend/Friday, November 30, 1984 Weekend/Frid