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It was the best of Ann Arbor, it was the
worst of Ann Arbor, and you were there to
see it all. Now, it's time to let the rest of
the University know about a few of your
favorite things on campus. From the best
professor to the best place to go when in
an altered state, Weekend, etc. Magazine
est of A2 ballots due by 5 p.m. tomorrow
A weekly udke to who's T Lt
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why you need to be there ...
will be printing it all.
A Best of Ann Arbor ballot can
be found
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vote online at http://www.pub.
umich.edu/daily/. Please remember to
include your name and e-mail address on
your paper ballot; this information will
only be used to eliminate repeat votes.
The results of the 1998 Best of Ann
Arbor poll will be published in the April 16
issue of Weekend, etc. Magazine, along
with stories on the best of Ann Arbor's
arts and entertainment. Don't miss it --.
and don't miss your chance to contribute.
Films opening
Barney's Great Adventure The big purple
dinosaur is taking over the big screen, too.
AaaaaaaaaaughI At Showcase: 11:10,
12:50, 2:35, 4:25, 6.
Lost In Space The remake of the '60s tele-
vision classic. At Briarwood: 11:40, 2:20, 5,
7:45, 10:20. At Showcase: 11, 11:30, 1:30,
2, 4:15, 4:45, 7, 7:25, 9:40, 10:05, 12:25.
Mercury Rising A child prodigy cracks an
unbreakable code, and Bruce Willis has to
save the day. At Showcase: 11:15, 11:45,
1:40, 2:10, 4:30, 5, 7:15, 7:45, 9:50,
10:20, 12:15, 12:35.
Films holding
As Good As nt Gets** Jack Nicholson
and Helen Hunt both took home Oscars for
their performances in this romantic comedy.
At Ann Arbor 1&2: 1:20, 4:15, 7, 9:35. At
Showcase: 11:05, 1:45, 4:35, 7:10, 9:55.
Good Will Hunting ***' Matt Damon and
Ben Affleck wrote this Oscar-winning screen-
play. At Showcase: 11:20, 1:50, 4:20, 6:50,
9:20, 11:55.
Grease Yes, there was a day when John
Travolta could pull off black leather and tight
pants. At Briarwood: 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7,
9:30. At Showcase: 11:50, 2:25, 4:55, 7:20,
9:45, 12:10.
L.A. Condential **** Kim Basinger
took home the Best Supporting Actress
Oscar for her role in a movie that should
have taken home many more awards. At Ann
Arbor 1&2: 2:45, 9:10.
The Man in The Iron Mask *1 Thought that
one Leo was bad enough in "Titanic"? At
Briarwood: 1, 6:50. At Showcase: 10:10,
12:35.
Meet The Deedles Another great reason
why Disney should be allowed to make only
animated films. At Ann Arbor 1&2: 1, 5:20,
7:15, 9:15. At Showcase: 11:10, 6:10.
Mr. Nice Guy * Jackie Chan destroys two
gangs, numerous cars and a large papier-
machbemansion in this action classic. At
Showcase: 8.
The Newton Boys ** The story of the
most prolific bank-robbing team of all time.
At Briarwood: 12:45, 3:40, 7:10, 9:50. At
Showcase: 1, 3:35, 7:30, 10, 12:30.
Prmar Colors **** John Travolta looks
suspiciously like one familiar popular and
presidential figure. At Brarwood: 12:30,
3:20, 7:20, 10:10. At Showcase: 12:30,
3:30, 6:40, 9:35, 12:20.
Ride Downtown Julie Brown (yes, she's
apparently still alive) stars in this hip-hop
flick. At Showcase: 12:55, 2:55, 4:50, 6:45,
9:10, 11:20.
Titanic ***1 Well, at least in this one,
there's only one Leo. At Briarwood: 12, 4, 8.
At Showcase: 12, 2:45, 3:45, 6:30, 7:40,
10:15, 11:25.
U.S. Marshals ** Tommy Lee Jones repris-
es his "Fugitive" role in this quasi-sequel. At
Briarwood: 3:50, 9:40. At Showcase: 12:10,
12:25.
Wild Things **l Matt Dillon and Neve
Campbell star in this Gen-X drama. At
Briarwood: 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10. At
Showcase: 11:40, 2;15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:25,
11:45.
Phone Numbers: Ann Arbor1 & 2: 761-
9700; Briarwood: 480-4555; Fox Village;
994-8080; Michigan Theater: 668-8397;
Showcase: 9738380; State: 761-8667.
Showtimes are effective Friday through
Thursday Late shows atAnn 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
Guantanamera (1997) A comedy
exploring the nuances of life in Cuba.
Spanish with English subtitles. Mich.
7 and 9:15 p.m.
MUSIC
James Keelaghan and Vance Gilbert
Nationally touring singer/songwriters
come to Ann Arbor. The Ark. 8 p.m.
$12.50.
Steve Poitz Former Rugburns leader
and co-writer of Jewel's "You Were
Meant For Me" presents folk-pop orig-
inals. Local band 3 Speed opens.
Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $6.
Jazz Ensemble Performing classic
and contemporary jazz. Rackham
Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.
Wind Ensembles University group
performing at Rackham Auditorium.
8 p.m. Free.
Chin Found Music Workshop
Presenting a seminar. Blanche
Anderson Moore Hall, School of
Music. 3:30 p.m. Free.
THEATER
All in the Timing Rude Mechanicals'
performs 6 of David Ives' short one-
act plays. U-Club in the Union. 8 &
11 p.m. $6. 763-TKTS.
A Girl's Guide to Chaos Basement
Arts presents the comedy. Arena
Theater, ground level of the Frieze
Building. 8 & 11 p.m. Free.
Antigone See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Ufe in Refusal See Thursday. $12. 8 p.m.
Book of Days See Thursday. 8 p.m.
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Antigone A modern version of the
sequel to "Oedipus," U-Prod's version
is set in 1930s Kenya and directed by
professor Glenda Dickerson.
Trueblood Theater. 8 p.m. $7.
764-0450.
Life in Refusal Ari Roth's new play
about a Russian refusnik who is
helped to emigrate to th6 States by
an American filmmaker. Performance
Network. 8 p.m. Pay-what-you-can.
663-0681.
Book of Days World premiere of
Lanford Wilson's newest script, about
the effects of a hunting accident in a
small town. Purple Rose Theater, 137
Park St, Chelsea. 8 p.m. $15-$25.
475-7902.
ALTERNATIVES
Mr. APA Pageant Presented by the
Asian Pacific American student asso-
ciation. Pendleton Room, Michigan
Union. 8 p.m. $2 at the door.
Miriam Bodian A publication celebra-
tion for "Hebrews of the Portugese
Nation: Conversos and Community in
Early Modern Amsterdam." Shaman
Drum. 4 p.m.
Michael Connelly Acclaimed mystery
writer signing his latest book, "Blood
Work." Borders. 7:30 p.m.
Friday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Film Farm 11 University film festival
featuring student-made shorts. Nat.
Sci. 8 p.m. $3.
Geeks Movie Night Presenting kung-
fu and sci-fi flicks. Bring your own
computer equipment. Center for
Information Technology Integration,
519 W. William. 8 p.m. Free.
MUSIC
Corey Harris Burgeoning young blues
talent known for his slide-guitar mas-
tery comes to Ann Arbor. Blind Pig.
9:30 p.m. $10.
Speedball Detroit hard-rockers come
to town. 60 Cycle Hum opens the
show. Heidelberg. 10 p.m.
Five Guys Named Moe Jazz, pop,
country and more. Espresso Royale
Cafe, 214 S. Main. 9 p.m. Free.
Saturday .
MUSIC
Women's Glee Club The esteemed
female choir presents classic choral
pieces as well as varied a cappella
music. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.
Zen Tricksters Nationally recognized
Grateful Dead cover band injects Ann
Arbor with its hippie free-love vibe.
Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $6.
Easy Action High-voltage punk band.
With Detroit's Ebeling-Hughes.
Heidelberg.10 p.m.
THEATER
All in the Timing See Friday. 8 p.m.
Antigone See Thursday. 8 p.m.
A Girl's Guide to Chaos See Friday.
8 p.m. and 12 a.m.
Life In Refusal See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Book of Days See Thursday. 3 & 8 p.m.
A LTERNATI VES
African Nights 1i Show presented by
the African American Students
Association. Blue Carpet Lounge,
Stockwell. 8 p.m. $5 at the door.
Patrick McGrath The author of the
psychological thriller "Asylum" dis-
cusses and signs copies of his work.
Borders. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Border Street (1948) A film examin-
ing the horrors of the Nazi occupation
of Warsaw from the standpoints of
both the Jewish and gentile popula-
tions. Mich. 3 p.m. Free.
King Of Kings (1927) Cecil B.
DeMille's silent portrayal of various
events in the life of Jesus of
Nazareth. Clarion Hotel, 2900
Jackson Rd. 3 p.m. $4.
Welcome To Sarajevo (1997) Woody
Harrelson stars as an American jour-
nalist reporting on the horrors of the
war in Bosnia. Mich. 5:30 and
7:30 p.m.
MUSIC
cunpi Synyony rc~estra
the m ms and Tcha
Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.
Leo Kottke Folk legend gra
ences with his distinctive g
stylings and fast-paced fing
The Ark. 9:30 p.m. $15.
China Found Music Wokshi
Presenting a Chinese tradit
instrument ensemble from
Rackham Auditorium. 8 p.r
THEA TER
House Blend Series Stagec
of new plays by local playw
turing "What Motivates Me
Katie Bohr. Gypsy Cafe, 21
Ave. 7 p.m. $2. 913-9749.
All in the Timing See Frida
Antigone See Thursday. 2 t
Life in Refusal See Thursd'
7 p.m.
Book of Days See Thursda
ALTERNATIVES
Feed the Poets Poetry rea
featured poets and an oper
Rio Bar. 1:30 p.m.
Monday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Pixote (1981) Portuguese v
subtitles, this film chronicle
a 10-year-old street orphan s
in Sao Paulo. Mich. 4:10 p.r
The Taste Of Cherry (1997)
wants to commit suicide mu
someone to bury him. Persia
English subtitles. Mich. 7 p.r
Welcome To Sarajevo (199
Sunday. Mich. 9 p.m.
MUSIC
Bird of Paradise Orchestra T
Ann Arbor jazz. Bird of Paradi
$5.
Acoustic Open Mic Hosted
ent Chris Buhalis. Tap Roon
Michigan, Ypsilanti. 9:30 p.
ALTERNATIVES
Lee K. Abbott Ohio State
fessor and fiction writer re
of the Visiting Writers Sen
Rackham Amphitheatre. 4
Local Poets Poetry Readin
Goodison, Ray McDaniel ai
Community High School st
Fardig read in celebration
Poetry Month. Ann Arbor I
Library. 7:30 p.m.
Xylem Publication Celebrati
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undergraduate literary jourr
from their work. Shaman Dr
Tuesdal
CAMPUS CINEMA
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