.) 0 The Prince of Tides (R) A sneak preview of Barbra Streisand's latest directorial effort, an adaptation of the Pat Conroy novel. We're sure everybody who's read the novel will love her adaptation. (At Briarwood: Saturday at 9:40 only; at Showcase: Saturday at 7:30 only) Ramblin Rose (R) Laura Dern and Robert Duvall star in a fine coming-of-age-in-the-South drama by Martha1 Coolidge, director of Valley Girl. (At Showcase: 7:25, 9:50,12:05) .* * . * * Rocky Horror Picture Show Held over! 832nd smash week! (At Briarwood: Fri & Sat 11:15) . . . . . . Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (PG) The elderly crew is back for what is probably their final mission. Yeah, you'd probably wear Spock ears before you'd admit to being a Trekkie, but this is insightful entertainment And even the head of Disney admits this installment's a good one. (At Briarwood: 10, 12:10, 2:30,4:50, 7:15, 9:45, 11:50; at Showcase: 12:10 pm, 12:40, 2.30, 3:00, 4:45, 5:15, 7:25, 7:45, 9:45, 10:10, 12 midnight, 1225 am) r 1pt . i ii _-i^.- , "'' _ f . ,,,u, } i _ r ,. ,,,;.- Dining and Drinking ,r .. _;G;:- L N4 sVest : Cocktails Dining s Mt -Carry Out . Luncheon " Specials SZECHUAN - HUNAN - MANDARIN Hours: M-Th,11:30-10; F, 11:30-11 Sat., Noon-11 pm; Sun., Noon-10 pm Happy Hour: 4-7, M-Th 2161 W. Stadium (East of Liberty) Ann Arbor . 769-5722 1100 E. Catherine at Glen - 761-8996 Open 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat., 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sun. Serving breakfast and lunch all day. Featuring homemade raisin bread Favorites for over 30 years. 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Open 7 days a week. 3535 Plymouth Rd.-665-3591 4905 Washtenaw Ave.-434-7978 Students Welcome PARTHENON 'FINE GREEK FOOD GYROS s SHISH KABAB SANDwIcHES 1 -CARRY OUT SERVICES. CHICKEN STEAKS- PASTA LAMB OCHOPS - LAMB SHISH iKABABS MOUSAKA." PASinSlO - DOLMADES * SPINACH PIE GREEK SALADS & PASTIWES -COMBINATION PLATES FULL COCKTAIL MENU 226 S. MAIN at " aEEE Liberty . Ann Arbor CALL 994-1012 Chinese e~da~c~eeFood CHEF JAN is the TOP GOLD MEDAL WINNER of Detroit Cobo Hall National Contest C CHEF JAN is the "Best Chef Award" winner, Washington, DC 1201 S. University * 668-2445 Italian Restaurant Homemade Pastas & Pizza 665-0444. Take Out 300 Detroit St. at Catherine (across from Farmer's Market) komusa "Best Korean Restaurant in Town" -Ann Arbor News Many delicious seafood dishes Enjoy healthy and delicious vegetarian dishes Futsi-time visitor to Kana? Men tisad for a free appeuzert 1133 Fsat Hurm-662.9303 Closed M-F I:30m-9pm, Sat. 5pm-9pm Sunday The Ark (761-1451) Friday: Tom Rush, folk. Saturday: RFD Boys, bluegrass. Sunday: Steve Chapin Band. Tuesday: Barb Barton, rhythm and message. Wednesday: Open Stage, you perform. Thursday: Sileas, Celtic harp. Blvd of Paradise (662-8310) Frnday-Saturday: Johnny O'Neal Trio, jazz. Monday: Bird of Paradise Orchestra, big band. Tuesday: Paul Keller and Company, jazz. Wednesday: The Ron Brooks Trio, jazz. Blind Pig (996-8555) Friday: Big Dave and the Ultrasonics, record release party. Saturda y: Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band, reggae. Sunday: GarDetley's Bad Attitude Arts Ensemble, blues jam. Tuesday: Wishing Field. Wednesday: The Attic with Sunrise Highway, classic rock YMi with Missionary Stew. (761-2530) Sunday: Motor City Jazz Quartet, jazz. . . . . *.*. The Earle (994-0211) Friday-Saturday: Rick Burgess Trio, jazz. Monday: Rick Burgess, jazz ano Tueday: Ridk Roe, jazz piano. Wednesday: Harvey Reed with guest guitarist TBA, jazz. Thursday: Rick Burgess, jazz M*-re- ComedyShowcase (996-9080) Friday-Saturday: Jordan Brady. Tuesday: Showcase Night, a variety of performers. Wednesday: Best of the Midwest. Thursday: Charles Zucker. Rick's Aerican Cae (996-2747) Friday: Born Naked with the Attic, local rock. Saturday: Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials, blues. Monday:Mr. Picasso Head. Tuesday: Assembly Required:Classic Rock.Wednesday: Hurambe, reggae. Thursday: Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band, reggae. Friday: DJ the Meistro, spinning Eurobeat and new Hip Hop. Saturday: Live band, TBA. Wednesday: Laughtracks. Thursday: DJ P.M.S. Productions, House music. Scharp-Radovic, with 93 dancers, accompaniment by Michigan Sinfonietta and guest conductor Stephen Osmond. Michigan Theater, 8 p.m.,;$7.50- $15; 662-2942 . . . . . .* The Ties that Bind. A psychologist who specializes in intimate relationships finds her career a success but her personal life a failure in this tragicomic drama Purple Rose Theatre Co., 137 Park St. Chelsea, 8 p.m., $25, $10; 475-5817 . . . . . . Marat/Sade. Peter Weiss's multi-faceted play chronicles the life of Jean-Paul Marat through the stagings of The Marquis de Sade during his stay in the insane asylum. A University Production directed by visiting director Lewis Palter. Power Center, 8 p.m., $12, $9, $6 with ID.; 764-0450 . . - - * - Raise the Roof. A variety show and fundraiser for the Performance Network. A dozen local artists entertain. Reception featuring food and dancing at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m, $15; 663-0681 * * * * * * Half-life. Basement Arts presents student playwright/director Heather Hill's production about two sister's struggle for reunion and healing. Arena Theater, 5 p.m., Free. SATURDAY Handel's Messiah. Hajellujah Thomas Hillbish conducts the University Choral Union, Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and vocal soloist in a traditional Ann Arbor opening of the holiday season. Soloist include Carla Conners, soprano, Janice Meyerson, mezzo-soprano, David Gordon, tenor and David Arnold, baritone. Hill Aud., 8 p.m. Tickets $10-$18. * * * * * The Nutcracker. 4 p.m. See Friday. Contemporary Directions Ensemble. Musical Director, H. Robert Reynolds. Rackham Lecture Hall, 8 p.m.; 763-4726 Croissant Concert: Today's Brass Quintet. This annual festive holiday concert features five area's virtuoso brass performers with croissants, juice, coffee for a juicy morning of music. Works from Baroque to contemporary periods will conclude with audience participation in a grande finale. Kerrytown Concert House, 11 a.m., $9; 769- 2999 Drum Circle. Weekly percussion open house for all interested adults. Guild House, 802 Monroe, 8- 10:00 p.m. 662-5189 MaratVSade. See Friday. The Ties That Bind. See Friday. Half Lfe.See Friday. Raise The Roof. See Friday. SUNDAY Percussion Ensemble. Director Michael Udow presents a rhythmic show featuring Lou Haison's "Concerto for Violin and Percussion Orchestra' with Stephen Shipps guest violin soloist, and Udow's 'Dinosaur Dance' with guest timpani soloist Salvatore Rabbio. McIntosh Theater, School of Music, 4 p.m. Handers Messiah. 2 p.m. See Saturday. Thi Nutcracker. 2 p.m. See Friday. MARAT/SADE. See Friday. . . . . * * The Ties that Bind. See Friday. MONDAY Chamber Choir with University Symphony Orchestra & University Philharmonia Orchestra. Theadore Morrison and Donald Schleicher conduct Handel's 'Coronation Anthem No. 1: Zodak the Priest, Britten Cantata 'Misericordium, and Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 ('From the New World'). Hill Aud., 8 p.m.; 763-4726 TUESDAY Yo-Yo Ma. Mr. Ma returns for his sixth Ann Arbor performance with his partner of nearly a decade, pianist Emanuel Ax. The recital's highlight's include the Ann *bor premiere of the sonata for Cello and Piano by William Bolom, University Professor of Music, Leonard Bernstein's Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Brahms Sonata No.1 in E minor and Chopin's Sonata in G i graild Clii minor. Hill Aud., 8 p.m. $18-$45; 764-2538. -* * S * Dance Composition Class Showings. School of Dance, 2:30 p m., Free. Early Music Ensemble. Edward Parmentier, director. featuring choral works of 16th century England, including Sheppard, Tallis and Philips as well as Baroque chamber music. Blanche Anderson Moore Hall, School of Music, 8 p.m. Theater, 8 p.m., $15 & $12.50 in advance at TicketMaster. THURSDAY _ Campus Band. Mike Moss and Jeff Grogan conduct the performance of Vaughan Williams' "Rhosymedre,' Shostakovish's 'Folk Dances' and Tchaikovsky's "Finale' from the Fourth Symphony. Hill Aud., 8 p.m. The Ties that Bind. See Friday. 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