The Michigan Daily - Thursday, March 12, 1998 -11A
A weekly guide to who's Thursday, March 12
where, what's hap ening and through
why you need topbe there ... hLtWednesday, March 18
Films opening
The Man In The Iron Mask
I bet Leonardo DiCaprio was
just who Dumas had in mind
when he wrote the sequel to
"The Three Musketeers." At
Showcase: 1, 1:30, 4, 4:30,
7:10, 7:35, 9:55, 10:20,
12:35 At Briarwood: 11, 2,
4:30, 7:20, 10
Dangerous Beauty Catherine
McCormack is a Venetian
courtesan who falls into a for-
bidden love. At Ann Arbor 1&2:
12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:50
Thursday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Ma Vie En Rose (1997) French with English subti-
tles, "Ma Vie En Rose" is Alain Berliner's story of a
boy who thinks he's a girl, and the of that implications
in modern society. Mich. 7 and 9 p.m.
The Lorax, The Man Who Planted Trees and Anima
Mundi Three directors' views of the natural world and
humanity's relationship with it. Nat. Sci. 7 p.m. free.
MUSIC
Jill Sobule She kissed a girl and she'll sing about it
tonight. The Ark. $11. 8 p.m. 761-1451.
Domestic Problems With opener Heavy Weather from
Cincinnati. You're in for a night of folk, pop, rock and
funk. The Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. 996-8555.
Enchanted Iris Who said college rock was dead?
Alive and well, this local plays with Snapshot.
Michigan League Underground. 763-4652.
THEATER
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Mechanicals present the play based on
Ken Kesey novel. Mendelssohn Theater.
763-TKTS.
The Rude
the classic
8 p.m. $6.
Courtesy of United Artists
Leonardo DICaprio Is "The Man
In the Iron Mask."
Films holding
The Apostle **** Robert
Duvall writes, directs and stars
in this film about a Southern
minister and his calling. At
State: 1:30, 4, 6:45, 9:30
As Good As it Gets **I
Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt
star in this Academy Award-
nominated comedy. At
.Showcase: 12:25, 3:25, 6:35,
9:25 At Ann Arbor 1&2: 1:20,
4:15, 7, 9:35
'The Big Lebowski *** The
Coen brothers, the creators of
"Fargo" and "The Hudsucker
;Proxy," direct this comedy
about crime, ransom and bowl-
.ing. At Showcase: 1:25, 4:10,
7, 9:45, 12:10
,The Borrowers *** John
"Goodman stars in this chil-
dren's film based on the Mary
Norton novels. At Showcase:
12:15, 5:30
Daughter of the Regiment The NewYork City Opera
National Company presents the Donizetti opera that
made Pavarotti famous. Power Center. 8 p.m. $10.
The Compleat Works of Wilm Shkspr (abridged) Fast-
paced comedic review of all 37 works by
Shakespeare. Performance Network. 8 p.m. Pay-
what-you-can.
Big River The Ann Arbor Civic Theater presents a
musical rendition of Mark Twain's classic,
"Huckleberry Finn." Civic Playhouse, 2275 Platt Rd.
8 p.m. $16. 971-AACT.
ALTERNATIVES
How's It gonna be when Third Eye Blind plays with Smash Mouth and Fat at the State Theater tomorrow? Find out for yourself.
Instead, he's a guitar virtuoso. Clutch Cargos.
(248)333-2362.
Marcy Playground Don't expect any sex or candy. 7th
House. (248) 335-8100.
Jonatha Brooke One more reason why folk is taking
over the industry. St. Andrews Hall. (313) 961-MELT.
Elvis in Concert What do you expect, an imperson-
ator? The Palace of Auburn Hills. (248) 645-6666.
THEATER '
Dan Bogen The author of
"After the Splendid
Display" reads as part
of the University's
Visiting Writers
Series. Rackham
Amphitheater. 5 p.m.
Nancy Baker Fate
Heers Heers reads
from "Rock
Rhythms/Sculpture",
her new book of poet-
ry. Shaman Drum. 8
p.m.
Friday
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Shining (1980)
Jack Nicholson plays
the terrifying lead in
Stanley Kubrick's
adaptation of this
Stephen King classic.
Nat. Sci. 7 and 9:30
p.m. $3.
"The Known World" and
courtesy of Elektra Records
Concert Band James Tapia
conducts this School of
Music Ensemble.
Hill Auditorium. 8
p.m. Free.
Ben Harper plays the Sta
Caught
Enough
12:20
Up
said.
Snoop stars.
At Showcase:
Dark City *** A futuristic,
shady, visual treat by the cre-
ator of "The Crow." At
Showcase: 12:50, 3:10, 5:25,
7:45, 10,12:15
Good Will Hunting ***
Robin Williams received the
Screen Actors' Guild award for
Best Supporting Actor in a
Y drama for his role. At
Showcase: 1:20, 4:05, 6:40,
9:20, 11:50 At State: 1:30, 4,
7, 9:45
Hush Gwyneth Paltrow stars in
this thriller about every new
boyfriend's worst nightmare.
And no, it's not the debate over
who pays. At Showcase:
12:35, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:30,
11:40 At Briarwood: 12:30,
2:43, 4:50, 7:10, 9:20
Titanic ***I A film about a
sinking ship with some
romance. At Showcase: 12:20,
1:15, 2:15, 4:15, 5:15, 6:30,
8, 9, 10:15, 12:20 At
Briarwood: 12, 4, 8
Twilight ** Paul Newman
and Susan Sarandon star in this
thriller. At Showcase: 1:10,
3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50, 12 At
Briarwood: 12:50, 3:10, 5:20,
7:30, 9:40
U.S. Marshals ** Tommy Lee
Jones is back, reprising his role
from "The Fugitive." At
Showcase:12, 12:30, 2:50,
3:30, 6:45, 7:15, 9:40, 10:10,
12:30 At Briarwood: 11:45,
2:20, 5, 7:45, 10:20
The Wedding Singer ***
Adam Sandler and Drew
Barrymore star in this retro
escapade. At Showcase:
12:35, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:30,
11:40 At Briarwood: 12:40, 3,
5:15, 7:40
Wings Of The Dove *** The
movie adaptation of the Henry
James classic novel. At
Briarwood: 11:30, 2:10, 4:45,
7:15, 9'30
Moonlight Boy (1993)
Yu Weiyan's portrayal
of the world through
the eyes of the ghost of a young boy. Mandarin and
Taiwanese with English subtitles. Angell Aud. A. 8
p.m.
MUSIC
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists Rough indie rock from
the band formerly known as Chisel, all for a good
cause. Don't miss this benefit for victims of domestic
violence and sexual assault, with Love Sick and
Empire State Games opening. Halfway Inn. 9 p.m.
995-6749.
Maschina This Southfield suburban band churns out
weird covers with Ann Arbors own rap/rock group A
Deuce opening. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. 996-8555.
Lisa Hunter Band Folk music and social activism on
stage at the Gypsy Cafe. 9:30 p.m. $4. 994-3940.
Firebird Balaika Ensemble Music Straight from the
east. Eastern Europe that is. Espresso Royale Cafe.
Free.
Smashmouth and Third Eye Blind Like the radio?
You're there. State Theater in Detroit. (313) 961-
5450.
Jonny Lang No, he's not the fourth Hanson brother.
58 Greene Coed
a cappella ensem-
ble performs. U-
Club. 8 p.m. Price
y tba. nt ng
Reinventing
Premiere of four
dance works that
cross artistic and
geographic bound-
aries. Dance
Gallery Studio,
111 Third Ave. 8
p.m. $8. 747-
8885.
Em pat h eater
Improv troupe per-
forming situations
suggested by
audience mem-
bers. Kerrytown
Concert House,
Courtesy of Virgin Records 415 N. 4th Ave.
te Theater this weekend, 7:30 p.m. $7.
769-2999.
Une Flew Over the
Cuckoo's Nest See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Daughter of the Regiment See Thursday. 8 p.m.
The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) See
Thursday. 8 p.m. $9.
Big River See Thursday. 8 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Siglind Bruhn Bruhn, a concert pianist and indepen-
dent researcher in music, celebrates the publication of
"Images and Ideas in Modern French Piano Music: The
Extra-Musical Subtext in Piano Works by Debussy,
Ravel, and Messiaen." Shaman Drum. 4 p.m.
Saturday
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Lady Vanishes (1938) Alfred Hitchcock's dis-
turbing film about a young woman's recent acquain-
tance, Mrs. Froy, who disappears and whose very
existence is denied by others. Nat. Sci. 7 p.m. $4, $5
for two.
The Maltese Falcon (1941) Humphrey Bogart stars
in this John Huston-directed classic. Nat. Sci. 8:40
p.m. $4, $5 for two.
Breathless (1959) Jean-Luc Godard's tribute to
American gangster films. French with English subti-
tles. Nat. Sci. 10:20 p.m. $4, $5 for two.
MUSIC
Nevile Brothers New Orleans legends play with the
fledgling Take 6 to benefit Ann Arbor Summerfest. Hill
Auditorium. 8 p.m. $15-$45. (313) 764-2538.
Willy Porter Skillful acoustic guitarist and thoughtful
lyricist shows off twice. The Ark. 7:30 p.m. and 9:30
p.m. $11. 761-1251.
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Presenting "All That
Jazz," the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will feature
classics like Gershwin and Stravinsky. The Michigan
Theater. $29, $23, $16. 994-4801.
Holy Cows An Ann Arbor band with radio airplay. How
long will it last? Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. 996-8555.
"In the Round Ethnic Folk" Around the world in just
a few hours. Michigan League Underground. 9:30
p.m. Free.
Aaron Flagg Trio It's not just jazz, it's local jazz.
Espresso Royale Cafe, Main Street. 8 p.m. Free.
Biohazard Proud Headbangers Ball fans remember
them fondly. Palladium. (810) 778-6404.
The Buro Along with local bands Sugo and the
Secadas, this show benefits Amnesty International.
Halfway Inn 9 p.m.
Les Barker Poetry and comedy from the U.K. If he
laughs at us, laugh back! The Ark. 7:30 p.m.
THEATER
William Warfield
internationally
acclaimed bass-bari--
tone presents a mas-
ter class open to the
public. Britton
Recital Hall, School
of Music. 7:30 p.m.
Free.
Off The Wall
Featuring "The Life
and Works of
Charlotte Perkins
Gilman," a one-
woman show by
actor/playwright Ann
Timmons. Pierpont
Commons. 8 p.m.
Free. 764-7544.
Daughter of the
Regiment See
Thursday. 2 (short- Cou
ened family perfor- Giri-ksser Jill Sobule perk
mance) and 8 p.m.
Blazing Saddles (1974) Mel
Brooks's comedic look at the
Old West. State. 7 p.m.
Young Frankenstein (1973)
Gene Wilder stars as this come-
dy about a professor who cre-
ates a monster. U-Club. 9 p.m.
$1.
36th Ann Arbor Film Festival
The opening reception of the fes-
tival that runs through March
22. Featuring"Give it Up, Tumit
Aloose." Mich. 7 p.m.
MUSIC
Cathie Ryan Authentic Irish
music just in time for St.
Patrick's Day. The Ark. $13.50.
8 p.m. 761-1451.
Ann Arbor Irish Ensemble
There's no better place to be on
St. Patty's Day. Arbor Brewing.
8 p.m. Free.
THEATER
Monday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Jules and Jim (1961) French with English subtitles,
"Jules and Jim" is the story of a tragic love triangle.
State. 4:10.
Kundun (1997) The Scorcese-directed biography of
the Dalai Lama. Mich. 7 and 9:45 p.m.
THEATER
Michigan Youth Ensembles Michigan Youth Women's
Chorale, Chamber Singers, Band and Symphony
Orchestra will perform an assortment of music. Hill
Auditorium. 7 p.m. Free.
Composers Forum Featuring new compositions by
School of Music students. Britton Recital Hall, School
of Music. 8 p.m. Free.
smalltime and Neverever Never Ever Student play-
wrights collaborate with the drama department in
this double billing of new plays. Arena Theater, Frieze
Building. 8 p.m. Free.
identity indemnity The theater troupe Talk to Us
explores social topics relevant to student life. Alice
Lloyd. 8 p.m. Free. 769-0500.
Tuesday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Vertigo (1958) Jimmy Stewart stars in the Hitchcock
classic. State. 4:10 p.m.
rtesy of Atlantic Records
orms at The Ark.
Reinventing
Friday. 8 p.m.
See
The Compleat Works of Wilm Shkspr (abridged) See
Thursday. 2 and 8 p.m. $9.
Big River See Thursday. 2 and 8 p.m. $16.
Alternatives
Diane Wakoski MSU Writer in Residence Wakoski
reads from "Argonaut Rose," the final volume of poet-
ry comprising "The Archaeology of Movies and
Books." Shaman Drum. 8 p.m.
Sunday
MUSIC
Ben Harper Wise music fans know this is not a show
to miss. State Theater. 8 p.m. (313) 961-5450
THEATER
Michigan Pops Orchestra Presents "George
Gershwin Centennial Celebration," featuring
"Rhapsody in Blue," selections from "Porgy and
Bess" and more. Power Center. 4 p.m. $5.
Michigan Chamber Players Presenting final concert
of the season, to include works by Mozart, Faure and
University faculty member Bright Sheng. Rackham
Auditorium. 4 p.m. Free.
Romeo and Juliet The Acting Company of New York
stages a production of Shakespeare's classic love
story. Michigan Theater. 7 p.m. $10. 668-8397.
Off the Wall See Saturday. 8 p.m. Free.
The Cnmnieat Wnrks of Wllm Shksnr (abridged) See
Race Attacks Music, poetry, dance, improv and com-
edy blend in original scripts dealing with contempo-
rary issues in this Residence Hall Repertory Theater
performance. Bursley. 9 p.m. Free. 769-0500.
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Wednesday
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Birdcage (1996) Comedy starring Robin
Williams and Nathan Lane based on the French La
Cage aux Folles. Pierpont. 3 and 7 p.m. $1.
MUSIC
#6 & the Prisoners Ypsi rockers play at Heidelberg.
10 p.m.
Julie Genevis A pop singer/songwriter, just hip
enough for coffee shops. Espresso Royale Cafe, Main
Street. 8 p.m. Free.
ALTERNATIVES
Mary Hunt The author of "Hunt's Highlights of
Michigan" and "Hunt's Guide to the Upper Peninsula"
signs copies of her books and answers questions.
Barnes & Noble. 7 p.m.
Norma Field Field, author of the acclaimed "In the
Realm of a Dying Emperor," reads from "From my
Grandmother's Bedside: Sketches of Postwar Tokyo."
Shaman Drum. 8 p.m.
THEATER
BFA/BDA 11 Dance students will perform dance
repertory. Betty Pease Studio Theater, Dance
Building. 2:30 p.m. Free.