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. $ O 0 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. ,v.. .e, d..rre r. A h ~ e^ 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: