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Films opening
Grease John Travolta plays a slick dude
lookin' for love. And no, this is not
"Primary Colors" At Briarwood: 11:30,
2, 4:30, 7,9:30. At Showcase: 12, 2:25,
4:55, 7:20, 9:45, 12:10.
Meet The Dedes Disney's latest, an
eco-adventure about two surfers trying to
save Yellowstone. At Ann Arbor 1&2:
1:40, 3:30, 5:15, 7:20, 9:15. At
Showcase: 12:30, 2:40, 4:45, 7, 9:10,
11:15.
The Newton Boys The story of the four
g reatest bank robbers of all time, starring
than Hawke, Skeet Ulrich and Matthew
McConau hey. I bet the real Newton
Boys didn t look this good. At Briarwood:
12:45, 3:40, 7:10, 9:50. At Showcase:
1:20, 4, 7:10, 9:50, 12:25.
Ride Dr. Dre and Downtown Julie Brown
star in this hip-hop flick. At Showcase:
12:10, 2, 4:30, 6:20, 9:55, 11:45.
Films holding
As Good AsIt Gets **i Helen Hunt
and Jack Nicholson won Best Actress and
Best Actor Oscars for their performances
in this romantic comedy. At Ann Arbor
1&2:1:20, 4:15, 7, 9:35. At Showcase:
12, 2:30, 6:55, 9:35, 12:10.
Afterglow ***1 Julie Christie stars in
this story of deceit in marriage. At Ann
Arbor 1&2: 5, 9:50 (Thurs. only).
The Bg L*bowsk *** The Coen broth-
ers' latest comic escapade about money,
crime and bowling. At Showcase: 1:10,
3:40, 12:20.
Dangerous Beauty *** A love story
about a Venetian nobleman and the cour-
tesan who loves him. At Ann Arbor 1&2:
7:20 (Thurs. only).
Good WIN Huntng*** Matt Damon
and Ben Affeck were the butt of 785,
count 'em, 785 "Gee, they're young"
jokes on Oscar night. At Briarwood: 12,
2:15, 8, 10:15, 12:30.
The Man In The Iron Mask * Two, two,
two Leos in one. At Briarwood: 3:50,
6:50, 9:40. At Showcase: 1, 3:55, 6:40,
9:30, 12:05.
Mr. Nice Guy *i Jackie Chan kicks the
collective butts of two rival gangs, and
we're supposed to believe he's a cook.
Yeah, right! At Showcase: 12:50, 3, 5:15,
7:45, 10, 12.
Primary Colrs**** John Travolta
and Emma Thompson star in this all-too-
real political satire. At Showcase: 12:45,
1:15, 3:50, 4:20, 6:45, 7:15, 9:40,
10:10, 12:30.
Titanic ***i It won 11 Oscars - it
has to be good, right? At Briarwood: 12,
4, 8. At Showcase: 12:20, 3:45, 4:15,
6:15, 7;30, 8, 11:10, 11:40.
U.S. Marshals * * Tommy Lee Jones
reprises his "Fugitive" role in this quasi-
sequel. At Briarwood: 11:45, 2:20, 5,
7:45, 10:20. At Showcase: 12:40, 3:30,
6:30, 9:25.
The Wedding Singer *** Adam Sander
stars with Drew Barrymore in this retro
romance. At Showcase: 5.
Wild Things **i Matt Dillon plays a
popular guidance counselor accused of
rape by two students from opposite sides
of th tracks. At Briarwood: 12:10, 2:40,
5;10, 7:40, 10. At Showcase: 12:25,
2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 10:05, 12:15.
Phone Numbers: Ann Arbor 2 & 2: 761-
9700; Briarwood: 480-4555; Fox Village;
994-8080; Michigan Theater: 66-8397;
Showcase: 9738380; State: 761-8667.
Showtimes are effective Friday through
ThursdayLate shows at Ann Arbor 1 & 2
and State are for Friday and Saturday
only Noon and midday matinees at Ann
Arbor 1 & 2 are for Saturday Sunday and
Tuesday only; matinees at State are for
Saturday and Sunday only
Thursday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Bent (1997) Adapted from the stage
play about the Nazi persecution of homo-
sexuals. Mich. 7 and 9:15 p.m.
Walkabout (1971) The story of two lost
boys saved by an Australian aborigine,
and their relationship without a common
language. Nat. Sci 7 p.m. Free.
MUSIC
Victoria Williams & the Original Harmony
Ridgecreek Dippers Brilliant poet plays
expressive folk-rock influenced by coun-
try, gospel and pop, in support of her lat-
est CD. The Ark. 8 p.m. $17.50.
Getaway Cruiser Ann Arbor's own quin-
tet brings its original, intricate sound
back home. With opener Scratching
Post. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m.
University Creative Arts Orchestra
Directed by Ed Sarah, the ensemble per-
forms improvisatory jazz. Rackham
Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.
THEATER
The Turn of the Screw The University
Opera Theatre presents Benjamin
Britten's version of the Henry James
short story. Mendelssohn Theater. 8 p.m.
$7. 764-0450.
Tall Tales Another entry in a series of
student-directed works through
Basement Arts. Arena Theater, basement
of the Frieze Building. 7 p.m. Free.
Ufe in Refusal Opening weekend of a
new play written by former University
Prof. Ari Roth that examines the life of a
Russian Jew who emigrates to the United
States. Performance Network, 408 W.
Washington. 8 p.m. Pay-what-you-can.
663-0681.
ALTERNATIVES
Bob Harris Author, speaker and political
activist lectures on the govemment's
alleged involvement in the death of
Martin Luther King, Jr. U-Club. 7 p.m.
Angela Davis Political activist reads
from her latest book, "Blues Legacies
and Black Feminism: Gertrude 'Ma'
Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday."
East Hall. 8 p.m.
Ayako Kato and Ruben Ornelas Two
modern dance majors present "Green
Ties," inspired by Taoism and Japanese
art and Western dance, and "Siren
Tears," a dance/theater presentation
based on Mexican folklore. Betty Pease
Dance Studio, next to the CCRB. 8 p.m.
$5. 763-5460.
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Friday
CAMPUS CINEMA
General Chaos: Uncensored Animation
(1997) A collection of 21 short animat-
ed pieces from various countries. Mich.
7 p.m.
Goldfinger (1964) Sean Connery plays,
James Bond in this third film in the movie
series. Nat. Sci. 7 and 9:15 p.m. $3.
With Babies And Banners and The
Willmar 8 (1978/1980) Two movies
dealing with women's role in the labor
equality movement. Angell Aud. C.
7:30 p.m. Free.
Bent (1997) See Thursday. Mich. 9 p.m.
MUSIC
Ursula Oppens The third performance in
the three-year nine-concert cycle that
covers all of Beethoven's piano sonatas.
Rackham Auditorium. 8 p.m. $16-$30.
764-2538.
Envronmental Action Benefit Concert
Sugo, Dirty Hairy and Monk play to sup-
port Earth Week activities. Halfway Inn,
East Quad. 9:30 p.m. $3.
Del McCoury Band Get tickets in
advance to see the International
Bluegrass Male Vocalist of the Year. The
Ark. 8 p.m. $13.50.
Miss Bliss Local pop quartet goes wild
celebrating the release of its latest
album. Blind Pig. 8 p.m.
Outrageous Cherry Psychedelic pop-rock
wonder from Detroit brings down the
house with throbbing dance music.
Heidelberg. 10 p.m.
Coupe de Grass Yet another bluegrass
performer gives a more affordable alter-
native to Del McCoury. Espresso Royale
Cafe, 214 S. Main. 9 p.m. Free.
Johnny Winter Legendary Texas gui-
tarist/singer/songwriter/cowboy visits
the Motor City. The Majestic, Detroit.
8 p.m. (248) 645-6666.
Mephiskapheles If you can pronounce
the name of this band, then you're proba-
bly already going. St. Andrew's Hall,
Detroit. 8 p.m. (248) 333-2362.
THEATER
Pippin MUSKET has "magic to do" this
weekend with its interpretation of the
Bob Fosse/Stephen Schwartz musical.
Power Center. 8 p.m. $7. 764-0450.
Without a Net Improv comedy troupe
performs with a cappella group Gimble
and the Wabe. U-Club in the Union.
8 p.m. $5.
The Turn of the Screw See Thursday.
8 p.m.
Tall Tales See Thursday. 7 & 11 p.m.
Life in Refusal See Thursday. 8 p.m. $12.
ALTERNATIVES
Open Mic Night Bring your best poetry
and music, and step on up to the mic.
Espresso Royale Cafe, 214 S. Main.
8 p.m. Free.
Saturday
CAMPUS CINEMA
It Happened One Night (1934) The
Oscar-winning comedy starring Clark
Gable and Claudette Colbert. Mich.
5:15 p.m.
The Last Temptation Of Christ (1988)
Willem Dafoe and Harvey Keitel star in
this adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis'
novel. Nat. Sci. 7 and 9:45 p.m.
Coal Mining Women and The Life And
Times Of Rosie The Riveter (1982/1987)
Twommovieschronicling the lives of
women working in traditionally male
fields. Angell Aud. C. 7:30 p.m. Free.
The Four Comers Of Nowhere (1995) A
Gen-X comedy attempting to describe
"what it is to be young and lost in
America." Mich. 7 p.m.
General Chaos (1997) See Friday. Mich.
10p.m.. ..
Pac de Lucia & His Flamenco
The finest flamenco guitarist ir
world performs popular Spanis
campus. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m
$20-$30.
Martin Hayes &mDennis Cahl I
die-guitarists come to town just
for St. Patty's Day. Oh ... wait a
The Ark. 8 p.m. $15.
Saturday Night Coffeehouse Ja
headlined by the Ian Wolff Trio a
visational jazz fusion band Free
U-Club. 8 p.m. $5.
Fez Detroit quartet brings its b
pump organ and glockenspiel tc
what is sure to be one night of
hem. Also with Maschina and A
Heidelberg. 10 p.m.
Charlie Moebrook Cleveland sir
songwriter performs folk origina
Espresso Royale Cafe. Free.
Skatalites Get ready to mash i
the first ska band ever known t
The Majestic, Detroit. 8 p.m. (2
645-6666.
THEATER
Pippin See Friday. 8 p.m.
The Turn of the Screw See Thu
8 p.m.
Tall Tales See Thursday. 7 p.m.
Life in Refusal See Thursday. 8
ALTERNATIVES
Club Fabulous Alcohol- and c
dance party for gay, lesbian,
and transgendered students.
League Ballroom. 9 p.m.-1 a.i
Sunday
CAMPUS CINEMA
General Chaos (1997) See Frid
7 p.m.
Labor Beat: Workers Visit A G
and The Face Behind The Lab
films addressing the problem
exploitative international garn
industry. Angell Aud. D. 7:30
Free.
The Godfather (1972) The Fra
Coppola Oscar winner, sponsor
UJA Half-Shekel campaign. Mic
MUSIC
American String Quartet Per
the world premiere of Kennet
"Whispers of Heavenly Death,
little bit of Beethoven. Rackh
Auditorium. 4 p.m. $16-$30.
764-2538.
Austin Lounge Lizards Texans
Ann Arbor with popular Souther
mastery. The Ark. 8 p.m. $12.5
lI-IV-1 Orchestra Big band and
dance music come back for ar
typical Sunday night. Heidelbe
THEATER
Pippin See Friday. 2 p.m.
The Turn of the Screw See Th
2 p.m.
Life In Refusal See Thursday. 2
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