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From Mittenfest to marionettes, Ann Arbor's
neighbor provides an alternate arts haven
Joe Dimuzio // Daily Arts Writer


d weekend essentials

PERFORMANCE
The College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational is the
largest collegiate poetry slam in the nation - and
tonight's Grand Slam will decide which five student
poets will represent the University at this year's com-
petition. The event begins at 8 p.m. in the Union, and
the show's $3 admission will go toward the team's
National Championship attendance.

PERFORMANCE
This 15-piece Canadian chamber orchestra will per-
form at Rackham Auditorium with recorder virtuoso
Maurice Stege - did you know there was such a
thing? Their Saturday appearance will feature a
program including works by Handel, Sammartini and
Geminiani, and the music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets from
$22.

PERFORMANCE
Looking for a night of explosive music offering a savory
palette of sound? Local folk singer-songwriter Chris
Bathgate will be joined by Oklahoma native Samantha
Crain and Americana-punk band Nathan Kalish and
the Wildfire at the Blind Pig tomorrow night. Doors
open at 9:30 p.m. to everyone 18 and older, and tickets
are from $7.