12 - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 11, 1997
A weekly guide to who's
where, what's happening and
why you need to be there ...
thursday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Star Maps (1997) A heart-wrenching
drama about a boy who returns to Los
Angeles from Mexico and is willing to do
anything to become a movie star while
supporting his family. At Mich. 7 p.m.
The Game (1997) Sneak preview of the
new thriller starring Michael Douglas
and Sean Penn. At Lorch. 8 p.m. Free.
The Designated Mourner (1997)
Starring Miranda Richardson and Mike
Nichols, the demise of the cultural elite
is lamented in this three-part mono-
logue based on Wallace Shawn's play
by the same name. At Mich. 9 p.m.
MUSIC
Man ... Or Astro-Man? Surf rockers
extraordinaire. St. Andrew's, Detroit.
Call 961-MELT.
legendary director Orson Welles, the
thriller stars Charlton Heston in a story
about crime and politics. At Nat. Sci. 9
p.m.
Star Maps See Thursday. At Mich. 11
p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Denis Lee Speaking The director of the
University's Graduate Program in
Medical and Biological Illustration is
speaking and displaying art work. Art
Museum. 11 a.m. Free.
MUSIC
Domestic Problems
band makes its way
Call 996-8555.
Kalamazoo rock
east. Blind Pig.
THEATER
Molly Sweeney A blind woman regains
her sight and must face a new world of
visual reality with the help of her hus-
band. Written by Brian Friel.
Performance Network, 8 p.m. Pay-what-
you-can. 663-0681.
ALTERNATIVES
Rudolf Arnheim Reading University pro-
fessor and dean of film criticism. He
will read from his collection "Film
Essays and Criticism." Shaman Drum.
4-6 p.m. Free.
Joni Arredia Book Signing Signing
copies of her book "Muliebriety:
Qualities of a Woman." Barnes &
Noble. 7 p.m. Free.
Pear Kastram Ahnen Reading Brighton
resident reading from "Balancing Act,"
her new collection of short stories and
poetry. Little Professor Book Company.
7-8 p.m. Free.
,Vlichael Jonathan CD and Book Signing
:Folk singer signing copies of his new
!D and book, "Woodsongs." Borders.
,7:30 p.m. Free.
friday
Aphex Twin Lauded British ambient
artist to be opened by fellow country-
men Sneaker Pimps. Clutch Cargo's,
Pontiac. 9 p.m. doors. Call 810-333-
2362.
Sloan Canadian pop rock. St.
Andrew's, Detroit. 6 p.m. doors open.
Call 961-MELT.
GeraldineuFibbers Try not to tell lies
before you go. The Shelter, Detroit.
6:30 p.m. $8.
Insane Clown Posse Will spray you
with Faygo and indulge your insatiable
need for barbed-wire pro wrestling
footage. State Theatre, Detroit. Call
961-5450.
Mustard Plug Michigan ska ensemble
plays yet another local show. Cross
Street Station, Ypsilanti. Call 485-5050.
THEATER
Molly Sweeney See Thursday. Tickets
$12 ($9 for students) 8 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Poetry Slam Open entry with prizes, and
open mic. Espresso Royale, 640 Packard.
7:30-9:30 p.m. Free.
Elwood Derr Lecture/Recital Prof. Derr is
presenting "Inquisitiveness, Browsing,
Collection, Debt, Eureka!" University
Special Collections Library, 7th floor Grad.
8 p.m. Free.
saturday
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Full Monty See Friday. At Mich. 5
p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Star Maps See Thursday. At Mich. 11
p.m.
MUSIC
Ween Dean and Gene evoke the spirit
of '76 and country greats. St.
Andrew's, Detroit. 7:30 p.m. Call 961-
MELT.
Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise
Come root for Detroit's soul rock up-
and-comers. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $8.
Butterfly Eclectic Ann Arbor band has
built up quite a student following.
Green Room, Ypsilanti. 9 p.m. $5.
sunday
The Wind (1928) Lillian Gish stars in
this silent film set in the desert. At
Clarion. 3 p.m.
Gold Diggers of 1935 (1935) Light-
hearted musical about a socialite who
puts on a Broadway show at her coun-
try home and gets conned by a
swindler. At Mich. 5 p.m.
The Full Monty See Friday. At Mich. 7
p.m. and 9 p.m.
MUSIC
Stewart Francke and Michael
McDermott Detroit folk rocker Francke
and Chicago pianist McDermott ven-
ture to Tree Town. The Ark. 8 p.m. $10.
Paul Keller Ensemble Local jazz group
is headed by bassist Keller. Del Rio.
5:30 p.m. Free.
THEATER
Molly Sweeney See Thursday. 2 p.m.
and 7 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Contra Dance Folk dancing without gen-
der-specific roles. Beginners welcome.
Union Ballroom. 2 p.m. $5 Students.
monday
CAMPUS
CINEMA
Transmission Local jazz group plays
with Quartex. Bird of Paradise. 9 p~m.
$3.
ALTERNATIVES
Nicholas Delbanco Reading University
English professor reading from his novel,
"Old Scores." Borders. 7:30 p.m. Free.
Palm Reading Poetry and Short Fiction
Series Various writers reading from
their collections, or sign up yourself.
The Green Room, 206 W. Michigan
Ave. 9 p.m. Free.
wednesday EMA
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Blot (1921) Silent film directed by
Lois Weber that focuses on women and
their societal roles. At Mich. 4:10 p.m.
Free.
Top Hat (1935) Fred Astaire and
Ginger Rogers dazzle in this light-heart-
ed.dance film. At Mich. 7 p.m.
The Full Monty See Friday. At Mich.
9:15 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Astro Teller Reading From his new
thriller, "Exegesis." Borders. 7:30 p.m.
Free.
Bob Hicok Reading Poetry reading ps
part of the Gallery Reading Series.
I ntermedia Art Gallery, EMU McKenny
Union. 7:30 p.m. Free.
MUSIC
"Indie Rock Tuesday" Chicago's
Motorhome, Columbus' Monophonic
100 and Montreal's Godspeed You
Black Emporer perform. Blind Pig. $
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The FulldMonty See Friday. At Mich.
p.m. and 9 p.m.
70
CAMPUS
CINEMA
The Crowd (1928) The classic silent
film directed by King Vidor details the
life of a married couple. At Mich. 4:10
p.m.
El Norte (1983) Saga about a brother
and sister who leave their troubled vil-
lage in Guatemala to head north. At
Mich. 6:30 p.m. Free.
MUSIC
The Nields Sister vocalists Nerissa and
Katryna Nield lead folk rock band. the
Ark. 8 p.m. $5 with student ID.
Brian Lillie Ann Arbor singer plays
material from his new CD, "Rowboats."
Future Presidents Lively
from Ypsilanti. Blind Pig.
8555.
rock quartet
Call 996-
The Full Monty
9:15 p.m.
See Friday. At Mich.
ALTERNATIVE
CAMPUS
CINEMA
The Full Monty (1997) Five friends
devise a plan to strip for cash in this
hilarious comedy. At Mich. 7 p.m. and 9
p.m.
The Maltese Falcon (1941) Humphrey
Bogart stars in the detective story that
launched him into stardoni. At Nat. Sci.
7 p.m.
MUSIC
Acoustic Open Mic Night Hosted by
the one and only Chris Buhalis. Tap
Room, Ypsianti. Free.
tuesda
CAMPUS CINEMA
Language of Light Slide Show
Photographs taken by homeless men
and women during a summer photogra- *
phy workshop. Michigan Theater. 10
a.m. Free.
Danny Seo Speaking About his new
book, "Generation React." Borders.
7:30 p.m. Free.
THEATER
Touch of Evil (1958)
The last film by
Molly Sweeney
See Friday. 8 p.m.
first-run films
G.I. Jane At State: 1:30, 4:30,
7:00, 9:15; at Showcase: 1:25,
4:10, 6:50, 9:35, 12:15.
The Game Michael Douglas and
Sean Penn star in a terrifying
thriller about a life-and-death role-
playing game. At Briarwood: 1:10,
4:00, 7:00, 9:50; at Showcase:
1:00, 1:30, 3:45, 4:15, 6:30, 7:00,
9:15, 9:45, 12:00, 12:30.
The Full Monty A group of factory
workers decide to form their own
strip show. At Showcase: 12:15,
2:30, 4:45, 7:05, 9:10, 11:20.
Career Girls A Mike Leigh film
about two friends who reunite after
several years. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2:
1:15 (Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday
only), 3:15 (Saturday, Sunday and
films holding
Air Force One At Briarwood: 1:30,
4:20, 7:15, 10:00; at Showcase:
1:15, 3:55, 6:40, 9:25, 12:10.
Hercules
5:20.
At Showcase: 1:50,
Hoodlum At Briarwood: 1:20,
4:10, 6:50, 9:30; at Showcase:
1:20, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55, 12:25.
Conspiracy Theory
1:00, 3:45, 7:30 (
Saturday), 10:15;
1:10, 4:00, 6:45,
At Briarwood:
except
at Showcase:
9:30, 12:15.
Men In Black At
3:20, 5:30, 7:40,
Showcase: 1:05,
10:04, 12:05.
Michael Douglas runs into trouble in "The Game."
She's So Lovely At Showcase:
12:20, 2:55, 5:20, 7:50, 10:15,
12:30.
Contact
and 9:45
At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 7:00
(today only)
Cop Land At State: 1:30, 4:30,
7:00, 9:15; at Showcase: 12:35,
3:00, 5:25, 7:45, 10:10, 12:25.
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Mimic At Briarwood: 1:40, 4:50,
7:20, 9:45; at Showcase: 9:00,
11:15.
Money Talks At Briarwood: 12:50,
3:00, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10; at
Showcase: 12:40, 2:50, 5:00,
Trainspotting
At State: 11:30.
Phone Numbers: Ann Arbor 1 & 2: