The Michigan Daily - Thursday, November 12, 1998 - 1A A weekly guide to who's where, what s happening and why you need to be there ... Films opening I Still Know Nat You Did Last Summer If they had called "Star Wirs"'s sequel "Still Star Wars," the film might have losisome of its mystique. But that's a com- pletely differert movie. Maybe it will work for this. At riarwood: 1, 3:10, 5:20, 7:40, 10:10 At Showcase: 2:05, 12:35, ::05, 2:20, 2:50, 3:20, 4:45,5:15, 5:45, 7:10, 7:40, 8:0, 9:25, 9:55, 10:25, 11:35, 12:05, 12:35 Meet Joe Black **I You can tell all your friends that you saw "Mee Joe Black" for its strong script and exceptional acing. Right. Starring Claire Forlani and Brad Pitt, you excuse is transparent at best. At Briarwood: 12:0, 4:20, 8 At Showcase: 11:30, 12, 1, 3, 3:30, 4:30, 4:30, 7, 8, 10, 10:30, 11:15 I'll Be Home For Christmas The story of a boy who comes home fix the Fourth of July. At Showcase: 1:20, 3:25, 5:25, 7:;5, 9:30, 11:30 The List Thursday, Nov. 12 through Wednesday, Nov. 18 Claire Forlani andirai Pitt share an intimate moment in "Meet Joe Black" Films holding ***** A Clasic **** Excellet *** Good ** Fair * Not Worth Yc r Time, or Your Money Antz ***i Voody Allen and Sly Stallone lend their voices, along with a myiad of other stars, to this computer-animated insect epic. At showcase: 12:25, 2:15, 4:10, 6:15, 8:15 Beloved **** Oprah Winfrey stars in the adaptation of the Toni Morrison novel At Ann Arbor 1&2: 1:15, 3:10, 6:20 Belly What the helly is "Belly" about? At Showcase: 12:15, 2:25, 4:35, 6:40, 9, 10:10, 11:25, 12:30 Living Out Loud ***, No, Danny DeVito doesn't appear naked in this flick, so don't let that fear deter you from see- ing it. At Showcase: 12:10, 2:30, 4:55, 7:30, 9:50, 11:55 Pleasantville ***, Two '90s teens bring new life and new perspective to a fictional '50s TV land. At Briarwood: 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10 At Showcase: 1:15, 4, 7:05, 9:10, 9:40, :30, 12 Practical Magic * Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock star in this romance with a magical twist. At Briarwood: 1:30, 6:50 At Showcase: 1:25, 3:40, 8:05, 10:20 iush Hour *i Pop-a-shot basketball at O'Brien's. It's .fantasticl (Strat the season soon.) At Briarwood: 1:50, 4:40, 7;10, 9:50 At Showcase: 12:40, 2:45, 4'50, 6:55 e Siege *, Bruce "Maybe Safer To Just Watch 'Die rd" Willis stars with Denzel Washington in this story of ter- rism as New York is taken hostage. At Briarwood: 1:20, 4, 9:30 At Showcase: 1:10, 1:40, 3:45, 4:15, 7:15, 7:45, 05, 10:15, 12:15, 12:35 ere's Something About Mary *** Brett Favre: 234 yards aing and an interception in Green Bay's disheartening Monday night loss to the Steelers. The Pack is two back of Minnesota in the NFC Central. At Showcase: 1:35, 4:05, 635, 9:15, 11:45 tkban Legend *i A myriad of teeny bopper headliners get saughtered at a small college. Not a bad idea, in principle. At Ai Arbor 1&2: 4:25, 9:30, 11:20 Vmpires * John Carpenter's horrid view of a tired genre. At iarwood: 4:10, 9:20 At Showcase: 9:20, 11:20 The Waterboy *4 Adam Sandler plays a naive hero with few friends up against humorous antagonists in this film with a sports subplot. Originality of storyline is what makes for quality films. At Ann Arbor 1&2: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 At Showcase: 12:30, 1, 1:30, 2:35, 3:05, 3:35, 4:40, 5:10, 5:40, 6:50, 7:20, 7:50, 9:05, 9:35, 1P:05, 11:10, 11:40, 12:10 What Dreams May Come **- Robin Williams makes a run at his second acting Oscar in this visual masterpiece. At Showcase: 6, 12:25 Wizard OOz ***** The re-release of the classic, star- ring Judy Garland. The munchkins are back and they're bad. At Briarwood: 12:50, 3, 5:10, 7:30, 9:40 At Showcase: 11:45, 2, 4:25, 6:45 Thursday MUSIC Assad Brothers with Badi Assad Hailed as the foremost duo guitar team, the group combines Brazilian music and an array of ethnic sounds from around the world. They are joined by their vocalist/guitarist sister for this performance. 8 p.m. Rackham Auditorium. 764-2538. $16-$32. Black Market Royal Oak band with Jamaican-tinged roots contribute to Thursday night's extensive ska selection. 10 p.m. Cavern Club, 210 S. First St., 332-9900. Michael Brecker Quartet One of modern jazz's great sax soloists hits the scene with his avant-garde style. 7:30 p.m. The Ark, 316 1/2 South Main St., 761-1451. $20. Daddy Longlegs Lansing-based ska/reg- gae band invades town, ready to skank the night away. 8 p.m. Blind Pig, 208 South First St., 996-8555. The Element Local band rocks South U. 9 p.m. Touchdown Cafe, 1220 South University Ave., 665-7777 Garbage Sexy star Shirley Manson leads her group into Motown in support of last May's album, Version 2.0. Special guest, Girls Against Boys. 7:30 p.m. State Theater, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-5451. moe H.O.R.D.E. alum plays hits influenced by the Allman Brothers along with acoustic/electric folk quartet, Strangefolk. 7 p.m. Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty St. 668-8480. $15. Matt Wilson Quartet This highly acclaimed quartet, with award- winning drummer Matt Wilson, performs as part of the Jazz at the Edge Series. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 North Fourth Ave. 769-2999. $10-$15. 8 p.m. THEATER Boom Town Jeff Daniels ("Dumb and Dumber") wrote and directed this intense drama that examines three characters who become entangled amidst their passion, power and small town politics. Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea. 8 p.m. $20. (313) 475-7902. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying The Frank Loesser musical with the really long title comes to Ann Arbor. It tells the tale of Ponty Finch and his meteoric rise from window washer to CEO, all over the course of a fewtweeks. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, 2275 Platt Rd. 8 p.m. $16. 971-AACT. The Miracle Worker William Gibson's clas- sic play about Helen Keller and her devot- ed teacher. Meadow Brook Theatre, Rochester. 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. $24. (248) 377-3300. The Talking Cure Local Playwright Rachel Urist's drama about two women in psy- chotherapy searching for relationship answers. Performance Network, 408 West Washington St., Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Pay what you can. 663-0681. La Traviata The School of Music Opera Theatre presents this classic opera, trans- lated 'The Woman Gone Astray,' of a cour- tesan undone by her own inner virtue, with music by Giuseppe Verdi and libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Power Center. 8 p.m. $7. 763-0450. The Wasteland Basement Arts presents T.S. Eliot's 20th-Century poetic master- piece with an original theatrical twist by director Andrew Bielski. Arena Theatre, Frieze Building. 7 p.m. Free. ALTERNATIVES David Alban Assistant professor at the School of Art and Design in ceramics will present a slide lecture about his work. Roomn2216-19, Art and Architecture Building. 7 p.m. ArtVideos "Eugene Delacroix: Liberty Leading the People" is a video in which Alain Jaubert of the Louvre analyzes the historical, political and individual context in which this famous work by Delacroix was created. University Museum of Art, Art Media Room. 7:30 p.m. 764-0395. Jorle Graham English professor from the University of Iowa reads poetry in continu- ance of the year-long Visiting Writers Series. Rackham Amphitheater. 5 p.m. 764-2538. Master Drawings From the Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts comes a fasci- nating exhibit which examines a unique artistic bond between the artist and the act of drawing. Featured are 100 draw- ings, from artists such as Rubens, David, Van Gogh and Bellows. University Museum of Art. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Work Works An exhibition highlighting work from Charles and Ray Eames, two of America's most outstanding designers. Jean Paul Slusser Gallery, Art & Architecture Building. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday CAMPUS CINEMA Malcolm X (1992) Denzel Washington plays the visionary leader in this film, pro- duced by Spike Lee. Natural Science Building. 7 p.m. Free. The Sea And Poison (1986) Film based on actual events portraying Japanese experi- ments on captured American pilots. Japanese with English subtitles. Lorch Hall. 7 p.m. Free. The Thief (1998) A boy and his mother are profoundly affected by a man they meet while wandering Russia in search of food and shelter. Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty. 7 p.m. Kurt and Courtney (1998) Controversial documentary chronicling the troubled love between Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love. Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty St. 9 p.m. SixString Samurai (1998) Low-budget action comedy taking place in an alternate timeline in which Las Vegas is the center of the free world, and Elvis has just died, leaving the throne open for a successor. I kid you not. Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty St. 9:15 p.m. MUSIC Astral Project The Big Easy exports one of its finest jazz musicians to town in support of their sophomore album, Elevado. 8:30 p.m. Bird of Paradise, 207 South Ashley St., 662-8310. $15. The Dave Sharp Quartet Four local boys do us all a favor with this free jazz show incor- porating bebop. 9 p.m. Cafe Zola, 112 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor. 769-2020. Fascinatin' Follies A phat revue celebrat- ing the music of Cole Porter and George Gershwin. 8 p.m. Towsley Auditorium, Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College. 677-5095. $12. Patty Larkin and Jennifer Kimball Fellow New England singer/songwriters show- case their laid-back style in support of their new albums. 7 p.m. The Ark, 316 1/2 South Main St., 761-1451. $15. Li' Ed & The Blues imperials Ed is proof positive that size does not matter as he tours with his good-time blues ensemble. 10 p.m. Cavern Club, 210 S. First St., Ann Arbor. 332-9900. Poignant Plecostomus Funky/jazzy/psy- chedelic-tinged rock instrumentals led by a violinist and a keyboardist. Wow! 8 p.m. Duke Erks Blind Pig, 208 South First St., 996-8555. band, Garb Sequentia German abbess and mystic THEATER Hildegard von Bingen's "Play of the Virtues," will be a fully staged sacred- How toS musical drama. 8 p.m. Saint Francis of Really Tryl Assisi Catholic Church. 764-2538. $25. p.m. Suicidal Tendencies This show at Harpo's The Mirac is definitely something to avoid if you fear and 8 p.m bad luck on Friday the 13th. 8 p.m. Harpo's, 14238 Harper St., Detroit. (313) Peter Sp 824-1700. Eisenhowe p.m. THEATER The Talkir Boomtown See Thursday. 8 p.m. $25. $12. Gatherings In this Empatheatre production, La Traviat the audience's ideas are interpreted by the The Waste troupe. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 North Fourth Ave. 913-9733. 7:30 p.m. How to Succeed in Business Without ALTERNAT Really Trying See Thursday. 8 p.m. Allison Jo "In Every The Miracle Worker See Thursday. 11 a.m. South Sta and 8 p.m. $29.50. Master Dr The Talking Cure See Thursday. 8 p.m. 5 p.m. $12. Storytele La Traviata See Thursday. 8 p.m. workshop to adult Peter Sparling Dance Company and writing se Eisenhower Dance Ensemble These two shop is exceptional companies perform an sii- Library, 3 am of pieces, with music by Bolcom, 2 p.m. 32 Scottish composers and Schubert. North Campus Media Union Video Studio. 8 p.m. Work Wor $10. 764-0450. The Wasteland See Thursday. 7 p.m. -- ALTERNATIVES MUSIC Charity Ball Sponsored by the Asian American Association. Proceeds go to l.-V-I Orch Shriner's Hospitat. Anderson Room, Union. dance nigl 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 763-TKTS. popular a Joseph Clark Fiction writer reads from his 215 North collection "Jungle Wedding: Stories." Sam Bush Shaman Drum, 313 South State St. 8 p.m. ers integri 662-7407. ing bluegi 316 1/2 Storyteller's Feast "Storytelling for 1451. $17 Children," this week's installment of the storytelling festival, will feature writers Measure fi Yvonne Healy, Wanita Forgacs, Elizabeth Riccinto d James and Kathleen Wright. Ann Arbor ber male District Library, 343 South Fifth Ave. 327- is sure to 4200. early. 4 Campus,Y Master Drawings See Thursday. 10 a.m. to dent ID. 5 p.m. Work Works See Thursday. solo acou style swin --------------------. sure top Brewing C Saturday 1393. CAMPUS CINEMA THEATER Animanla An eclectic collection of La Traviat Japanese animation. Japanese with English subtitles. Modern Language Boomtowr Building, Aud. 4. 5 p.m. Free. Zero For Conduct (1933) The masterpiece The Talkin of France's short-lived cinematic genius, 7 p.m. $1: Jean Vigo. Angell Hall, Aud. A. 7 p.m. $4, How to $5 dbl. Really Try The Rules Of The Game (1939) A leisurely The Mirac weekend turns into a horrific game of $24-$26 hunter and hunted. Angell Hall, Aud. A. 8 p.m. $4, $5 dbl. Les Jeux Sont Faits (1947) The film ver- ALTERNAT sion of the surrealist classic based on the book by Jean-Paul Sartre. Angell Hall, Aud. Docent To A. 10 p.m. $4, $5 dbl. Paining Museumc MUSIC pm p.m. The Element Rocking hard. 10 p.m. Theo- Master Dr Door's, 705 Cross St. W, Ypsilanti, 485- 5 p.m. 6720. Fascinatin' Follies See Friday. 8 p.m. Work Won Immunity No one can stay immune to this - Detroit based reggae/rock band. 10 p.m. Cavern Club, 210 S. First St., 332-9900. $5. CAMPUS Michigan Men's Glee Club Joined by the Friars, the Glee Club will perform its 139th Mr. Arkad annual concert, with spirituals, folk songs, man who contemporary works and Michigan songs. together Hill Auditorium. 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. $5 for by Orson I general admission, $10 first balcony and Liberty St. $12 main floor. 764-1448. Kurt AndI Mustard Plug One of the nation's most 10 p.m. underrated wacky ska bands plays its long- awaited return to the Blind Pig along with their very special guests, Cooter. 9:30 MUSIC p.m. Blind Pig, 208 South First St., 996- 8555. $6. The Rand night favo Widespread Panic Don't panic yet, I know for anothe the rumors say this show is canceled, but inal come if you want the final word you better call PierpontC the State Theater. 6 p.m. State Theater, 764-7544 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961- 5451. ALTERNAT Willy Porter Last year's sleeper hit from the Ann ArborFolk Festival weaves its Guild Ho acoustic style through its thought-provok- Univesity ing lyrics. 8 p.m. The Ark, 316 1/2 South week's f Main St., 761-1451. $13. Mondauth n South Stal Succeed In Business Without Ing See Thursday. 2 p.m. and 8 le Worker See Thursday. 2 p.m. . $24-$35. arling Dance Company and r Dance Ensemble See Friday. 8 g Cure See Thursday. 8 p.m. a See Thursday. 8 p.m. land See Thursday. IVES seph Poet reads from her book Seam". Shaman Drum, 313 te St. 8 p.m. 662-7407. swings See Thursday. 10 a m. to rs Feast Adult storytellers' before a story swap for ages 8 in continuation of the library's ries. Registration for the work- required. Ann Arbor District 43 South Fifth Ave., 10 a.m. and 7-4200. ks See Thursday. Sunday estra It's big band and ballroom ht , with one of the area's most cts in that genre. Heidelberg, Main St. 7 p.m. 663-7758. $5. Band Mandolin and fiddle play- ate many different styles, includ- rass, roots and rock. The Ark, South Main St. 7:30 p.m. 761- '.50. or Measure Conductor Leonard irects the voices of this 70-mem- chorus in a performance to what be a packed crowd. Get there p.m. Pease Auditorium, EMU Ypsilanti. 487-1221. $5 w/ stu- re Making the daring move from stic blues to a trendy, more '40s- g, this long-time crooner will be please her fans. 9 p.m. Arbor o., 114 E. Washington St., 213- a See Thursday. 8 p.m. See Thursday. 2 p.m. $20. g Cure See Thursday. 2 p.m. and 2. Succeed in Business Without Ing See Thursday. 2 p.m. le Worker See Thursday. 2 p.m. .50. IVES rur A free tour of the museum's and Aspirations:tDecorative of Korea" exhibition. University of Art, 525 South State St., 2 swings See Thursday. 12 p.m.- ks See Thursday. ---------- --- - Monday CINEMA In (1955) The story of a rich employs a researcher to piece is own forgottenpast. Directed Welles. Michigan Theater, 603 E. ., 7 p.m. Courtney (1998) See Thursday. y Napoleon Quartet A Monday rite on North Campus. Get ready r evening of classic jazz and orig- positions. 8 p.m. Leonardo's, Commons, 2101 Bonisteel Blvd. i. IVES use Writers Series Former student Marc Sheehan is this eatured author as part of their ight series. Shaman Drum, 313 te St. 8 p.m. 662-7407. ALTERNATIVES Swing Night Swing lessons, an open swing dance, a raffle and giveaways from WIQB Sponsored by Dance Marathon and the Michigan Union Bookstore. Union Ballroom. 8 p.m. Work Works See Thursday. -------------------- CAMPUS CINEMA Arsenal (1929) A silent classic set in pre- revolutionary Russia. Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty St. 4:10 p.m. The Pear Tree (1998) Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui will be in attendance at the screening of his latest film. Michigan Theater; 603 East Liberty St. 7 p.m. Kurt And Courtney (1998) See Thursday. 10 p.m. MUSIC Explosion: Cerebral Local avant-garde quartet jazzes up the city of Ann Arbor with its unique brand of funk. 9 p.m. Bird of Paradise, 207 South Ashley St., 662- 8310. $5. Showcase Night Lo-Fi Scorpio, The Bottle Prophets, Treblehead, and the Prime Ministers play the open mic to an 18-and- over crowd. 9 p.m. Blind Pig, 208 South First St., 996-8555. THEATER The Miracle Worker See Thursday. 8 p.m. $24. ALTERNATIVES Gallery Reading Series Brain Tell, Wanda Freeman and Tamara Christie Glynn, stu-. dents from Eastern Michigan University, read from their works of fiction and poetry. Intermedia Gallery, EMU's McKenny Union. 7:30 p.m. 487-1221. Roger Kamenetz Author reads from his recently released paperback book "Stalking Elijah: Adventures with Today's Jewish Mystical Masters." Shaman Drum, 313 South State St. 8 p.m. 662-7407. - Laura Kasischke Part of the University Visiting Writers Series, Washtenaw Community College teacher and Chelsea resident reads from her poetry and fiction. Rackham Amphitheatre, 915 East Washington St. 5 p.m. 764-2538. Master Drawings See Thursday. Al Slote Children's author lectures for adults about his work as a writer and reads humorous letters, written by children, that he has receivedsthroughout his career. He will also sign copies of his book. Ann Arbor District Library, 343 South Fifth Ave. 7 p.m. 764-2538. Work Works See Thursday. Wednesday MUSIC Medeski, Martin and Wood Don't miss this groove and funk jazz act, joined-by the ever-fresh DJ Logic. 7:30 p.m. Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty St., 668-8480. $22.50. Reckless Kelly Touring in support of their newest album, Millican, these country rockers will play modern-day hits. 8 p.m. The Ark, 316 1/2 South Main St., 761- 1451.$5. Sun Messengers Detroit rockers incorpo rate Latin jazz and R&B with their large- horn section to produce their unique sound. 10 p.m. Cavern Club, 210 S. First St., 332-9900. $5. THEATER Boomtown See Thursday. 8 p.m. $20. The Miracle Worker See Thursday. 2 p.m and 8 p.m. $24. ALTERNATIVES ArtVideos A showing of the vided "Theodore Gericault: Men and Wild Horses," exploring the life and work of this 19th-Century French painter. University Museum of Art, Art Media Room, 52q South State Street. 7:30 p.m. Master Drawings See Thursday. Harry MatthewsbAuthor reads from his newly released book. Shaman Drum, 313 South State St., 8 p.m. 662-7407. Work Works See Thursday. S on (left,) Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig practice looking cool. Their age, plays In Detroit tonight in support of the album Version 2.0. Ants may work hard but they still know how to have a ood time. The details of their personal lives are vealed in "Antz," now playing at Showcase. Phone Numbers: Ann Arbor 1& 2: 761-9700; 8riarwood: 480. 4555; Fox Village; 994-8080; Michigan Theater: 668-8397; Showcase: 973380; State: 9944024. Showtimes are effective Friday throuThursday. Late shows at Ann Arborl1 & 2 and Stale are for Fday and Saturday only. Non and mid-day matnes at Ann Arbor 1 & 2 are for Saturday, Sunday and ruesday only; matinees at State are for Saturday and Sunay only.