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. - -- --- - ---- 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.