The Michigan Daily - W/s4.- 4.e - Thursday, November 30, 1995 -1i1B
A weekly listing of who's where,
what's happening and why you need
to be there...
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first-Run Films
FILMS OPENING:
A, Awfully Big Adventure The Hugh Grant story. At Ann
Arbor 1 & 2: 12:30, 4:50, 9:20.
The Crossing Guard Sean "Spicoli" Penn directs another
radical movie, dude! At State: 1:30, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30.
Ibite Man's Burden John Travolta has to bear the weight of
Harry Belafonte who just won't stop singing that "Day-O" song. At
;, owcase: 11:10,1:05, 3:10, 5:15, 7:20, 9:30, 11:30; at State: 1:30,
430, 7:00, 9:00, 11:30.
FWfd Bill Life DEEP inside the White House, as told by that
F wers chick. At Showcase: 11:20, 1:30, 4:00, 7:25, 9:50, 12:10.
E LMS HOLDING:
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls Jim Carrey spends two
ours making fart noises with his armpits. Weeeeellllll aaaalrighty
tin! At Briarwood: 12:50, 3:00, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30; at Showcase:
1:0, 12:10, 1:10, 2:10, 3:20, 4:20, 5:30, 7:20, 9:40, 11:50.
The American President Michael Douglas, Annette Bening,
Martin Sheen and Michael J. Fox try to do some career resuscita-
-tie. At Briarwood: 1:30, 4:40, 7:30, 10:15; at Showcase: 11:00,
1:30, 4:00, 7:20, 9:50, 12:10.
Casino Sexy Sharon Stone steals the show in Scorsese's saga -
A&d she doesn't even need an ice pick to do it! At Briarwood:
12:40, 4:20, 8:00; at Showcase: 12:00, 1:00, 3:30, 4:30, 7:10, 8:00,
10:30, 11:20.
opycat Holly Hunter talks, Harry Connick Jr. is ugly and
Stgourney Weaver has hair in this murder mystery-thriller. At
Briarwood: 1:30, 4:00, 6:50, 9:30; at Showcase: 11:30 (Friday &
Saturday only).
dt Shorty John Travolta in a really rad 'do, man. He'll tell you
hw it is. At Briarwood: 4:10 (except Thursday & Friday), 9:15; at
Showcase: 7:40, 10:00, 12:20.
Goldeneye Suave Pierce Brosnan stars as Bond. James Bond.
At Briarwood 1:00, 3:50, 7:00, 9:50; at Showcase: 11:00, 1:00,
1,40, 3:50, 4:20, 7:15, 7:45, 9:55, 10:30, 12:30.
"It Takes Two After rejecting big-money offers to star in
"Shbwgirls " the Olsen twins opted to act with Kirstie Alley and
See Guttenberg in this family flick. What an unfortunate choice! At
Sowcase: 11:15, 1:30, 4:00, 7:05.
M ghty Aphrodite Moving on with his life, Woody Allen attempts
tppick up the goddess of love. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 1:00: 3:05, 5:10,
70, 9:35.
Money Train Separated-at-birth twins Woody and Wesley finally
prove the point that we are all brothers in this world. At Briarwood:
1:20, 3:40, 7:15, 9:40; at Showcase: 11:10, 1:30, 4:10, 7:45, 9:15,
1010, 11:45 12:30.
Nick of Time Johnny Depp's new movie couldn't have been
reteased at a better moment. At Briarwood: 1:10, 3:15, 5:20, 7:40,
10.00; at Showcase: 11:20, 1:15, 3:20, 5:40, 7:50, 10:00, 12:05.
Pirsuasion How can I convince you to go see this film ... ? At
A'Arbor 1 & 2: 2:40, 4:50 (Thursday only), 7:10, 9:25.
Pulp Fiction Just remember: "I am not a hero. I am just a
coffeeshop manager!" Now and forever ... Aww yeah, boy! At
State: 11:30.
Toy Story With the help of some snazzy computer animation,
Tor Hanks and Tim Allen have a little G-rated fun. At Showcase:
11:00, 11:30, 1:00, 1:30, 3:00, 3:30, 5:00, 5:30, 7:00, 7:30, 9:00,
9:30, 11:00.
Phone numbers: Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 761-9700; Briarwood: 769-8780;
Fox Village: 994-8080; Michigan: 668-8397; Showcase: 973-8380;
Sate: 994-4024. All late night shows are Friday and Saturday only.
Ainn Arbor 1 & 2 matinees are weekends and Tuesdays. State
manees are Saturday and Sunday only.
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Campus Cinema
T H U R S D A Y
Carrington (1995) Emma Thompson and Jonathan Pryce star in
this award-winning period drama. Mich 9:00.
F R I D A Y
Carrington (1995) See Thursday. Mich 7:00 & 9:30.
Manhattan (1979) Woody Allen's big city fable comes to our small
town. Nat Sci 7:00.
Ermo (1994) A "refreshing" Chinese comedy. Aud A 8:00. Free.
The 400 Blows (1959) Truffaut's classic story of an unhappy
12-year-old boy. Nat Sci 8:40 & 10:20.
S A T U R D A Y
Carrington (1995) See Thursday. Mich 4:30, 7:00 & 9:30.
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) As if seeing it 1000 times on TV this
winter isn't enough for you, here it is on the big screen. Nat Sci 7:00.
The 400 Blows (1959) See Friday. Nat Sci 9:30.
S U N D A Y
Robin Hood (1922) Not exactly the Newt Gingrich story. Sheraton
3:00.
All that Jazz (1979) Bob Fosse directs Roy Scheider in this
classic autobiographical account of his fast-paced life. Mich 5:00.
Baron Munchausen (1943) An extravagant Nazi flick. Mich 7:30.
Carrington (1995) See Thursday. Mich 9:45.
M O N D A Y
Carrington (1995) See Thursday. Mich 7:00 & 9:30,
T U E S D A Y
The Terrorist (1994) An anti-Islamic Egyptian film. Lane 7:00.
Sense and Sensibility (1995) Sneak preview of another new movie
based on a work by Jane Austen. Nat Sci 9:30. Free.
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T H E A T E R
T H U R S D A Y
Twelfth Night Philip Kerr and the Department of Theater and
Drama present their take on the Shakespeare comedy. 8 p.m.,
Mendelssohn Theater, $16-$12 ($6 students). Call 764-0450.
American Buffalo Adam Eisenstein directs the David Mamet
play as part of the Basement Arts series. 5 p.m., Arena Theater
(basement of Frieze Building). Free.
Playing Bare The line between life and art is blurred in this
Becket-esque drama by Dominic Champagne. 8 p.m., Performance
Network (408 W. Washington), $12 ($9 students/seniors, pay-what-
you-can-Thursdays). Call 663-0681.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Donny
Osmond stars in the national tour of the Andrew Lloyd-Webber/Tim
Rice musical. 8 p.m., Masonic Temple Theater (800 Temple Ave.,
Detroit). Call (313) 832-5900 or (810) 645-6666.
Prelude to a Kiss If you don't believe in fairy tales, you're going
to have a real problem with this one. 8 p.m., Hilberry Theater (Wayne,
State University, Detroit), $16.50-$9.50. Call (313) 577-2972.
F R I D A Y
Into the Woods MUSKET presents Stephen Sondheim's existen-
tial look at what happens "happily ever after." 8 p.m., Power Center,
$10 ($7 students). Call 764-0450.
Beyond the Horizon Eugene O'Neill's first Broadway play, a
drama of depression and lost dreams. 8 p.m., Hilberry Theater
(Wayne State University, Detroit), $16.50-$9.50. Call (313) 577-2972.
Twelfth Night See Thursday, 8 p.m.
American Buffalo See Thursday, 5 p.m.
Playing Bare See Thursday, 8 p.m.
Joseph .. See Thursday, B p.m.
S A T U R D A Y
Twelfth Night See Thursday, 8 p.m.
American Buffalo See Thursday, 5 p.m.
Into the Woods See Friday, 8 p.m.
Playing Bare See Thursday, 8 p.m.
Joseph ... See Thursday, 8 p.m.
Beyond the Horizon See Friday, 2 & 8 p.m.
S U N D A Y
Twelfth Night See Thursday, 2 p.m.
West Side Story See Thursday, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
American Buffalo See Friday, 8 p.m.
Playing Bare See Thursday, 7 p.m.
Joseph ... See Thursday, 2 & 8 p.m.
T U E S D A Y
Really Rosle Author/illustrator Maurice Sendak and singer/
songwriter Carole King present this "musical for families," about a
young Brooklyn girl whose imagination takes her on fascinating
journeys. Presented by the Night Theater Company, under the
auspices of the University Musical Society. 7 p.m., Michigan Theater
(603 Liberty), $15 ($5 children). Call 764-2538.
Stomp The British percussion group can make a rhythm out of just
about anything, from paper bags to Zippo lighters. Really, it's a lot
more intriguing than it sounds. 8 p.m., Fisher Theater (Detroit), $30-
$22.50. Call (313) 872-1000 or (810) 645-6666.
Joseph ... See Thursday, 8 p.m.
West Side Story See Thursday, 8 p.m.
W E D N E S D A Y
Really Rosie See Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Stomp See Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Joseph ... See Thursday, 8 p.m.
West Side Story See Thursday, 8 p.m.
Jeff Bridges shoots the hard way in "Wild Bill." Yee-haw!
T THURSDAY
' ol Hakavod Hillel's own a cappella group will be putting on a
a.T ckin' night of original and traditional Jewish music. The show is at
p.m. at Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for
-Pon- students. Say "hi" to Stephanie!
-7he Bucket Watch the band change before your eyes with new
backup singers!! How very exciting. Blind Pig.
,%teve Hummer and Diane Glen Come see this duo play
-me real unplugged rock at the Tap Room.
4amie Walters Billed as the "singing sensation of 90210," come
ee Ray try to sing right at the Royal Oak Music Theater. You don't
ant to miss this one. Call 810-645-6666 for more information.
0pera Workshop American opera arias in the Museum of Art, 8
PTm. Free.
Qance BFA/BDA Senior Concert in the Betty Pease Theatre, 8
. Admission is $5. Call 763-5460 for more information.
Maxim Vengerov plays Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1
Wth the Detroit Symphony. The program also includes a world
premiere of Jonathan Holland's latest composition. Orchestra Hall, 8
p.m. Call the DSOH Box Office at 833-3700 for more information.
F R I D A Y
Silverchair If they make you feel anything at all, it should be old.
'They're not even out of high school and they already sold out their
show at St. Andrew's Hall. Sorry.
Rock 'n' Roll Flea Market Buy plastic fruit while listening to
bands like Botfly and the Motor Dolls. Magic Bag.8:30 p.m. $5.
Verve Pipe Kind of like the pipes that freeze in the winter but with
more zest. Blind Pig.
Opera Workshop Mozart and Shakespeare at 7 p.m. in the
School of Music's McIntosh Theatre.
Guest Recital Pianist Nina Kavtaradze makes her Ann Arbor
debut playing works by Richard Wagner. 8 p.m. School of Music
Recital Hall.
Dance BFAIBDA See Thursday, 8 p.m.
Gentlemen and Harmonettes University a cappella vocal
groups combine their talents for "Spin the Bottle," 8 p.m. in
Rackham Auditorium. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased in
advance at the Union Ticket Office.
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Maxim Vengerov See Thursday, 10:45 a.m.
S A T U R D A Y
WCBN Fall Benefit Bash Featuring preformances by bands such
as Slot, the Lapdogs and Windy and Carl, all the money received from
this event will go to support WCBN's broadcasting. Rick's. 18+. Doors
at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $5 at door.
Pigface It's a magazine, it's a bunch of guys from a bunch of bands,
and it's a concert with guests Circus Apocalypse. St. Andrew's Hall.
Ages 18 and above. Doors at 9 p.m. Call 961-MELT.
Detroit Music Awards Featuring the groovalicious Charm Farm,
come see well-deserving Detroit bands get some attention. Call (810)
645-6666.
Botfly Do Botflies like Baked Potato? Find out when these two bands
play together at the Blind Pig,
Michigan Marching Band In uniform and in concert. Crisler Arena,
2:30 p.m. Tickets are $4. 764-0582 for more information.
Contemporary Directions Ensemble Robert Reynolds con-
ducts. 8 p.m. in Rackham Auditorium. Free.
Dance BFA/BDA See Thursday, 8 p.m.
Maxim Vengerov See Thursday, 8:30 p.m.
University Musical Society Choral Union performs Handel's
Messiah for the 117th time. Dr. Thomas Sheets conducts. Tickets range
from $8 to $16. Hill Auditorium, 8 p.m. 764-2538 for more information.
S U N D A Y
Rusted Root Come hear amazing world and folk-tinged music from
Pittsburgh-based band. With Joan Osborne. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Call
(810) 645-6666.
Faculty/Guest Recital Famed cellist and University professor,
Erling BlOndal Bengtsson teams up with pianist Nina Kavtaradze for a
night of Brahms and Shostakovich. The free concert begins at 3 p.m. in
the Recital Hall. More than worth the price, it should be even worth the
bus ride to North Campus.
Percussion Ensemble Directed by Michael Udow, the popular
School of Music group plays at 4 p.m. in McIntosh Theatre. Free.
Brass Ensembles 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Free.
Creative Arts Orchestra Ed Sarath directs you to the Rehearsal
Hall. B p.m. Free.
University Musical Society Choral Union See Saturday, 2
p.m.
M O N D A Y
Concert Band An evening of film-based music. The free perfor-
mance begins at 8 p.m. in Hill Auditorium.
T U E S D A Y
Everything Go see this great up-and-coming D.C. band with
Calamity Jane. The Shelter. 18+. Doors at B p.m. Call 961-MELT.
Anthrax Metal will never die. Come see the band that 89X actually
played on the radio a couple years ago... With Life oftAgony. Harpo's.
Doors at 7:30 p.m. Call (810) 534-1700,
Chamber and University ChoIrs Jerry Blackstone and Theodore
Morrison conduct works by Rachmaninoff, Britten, Pdrt and Janacek.
Hill Auditorium, 8 p.m. Free.
Faculty Recital Donald Sinta's saxophone. Recital Hall, 8 p.m.Free.
W E D N E S D A Y
University Symphony and Philharmonia Orchestras Mark
Timmerman solos in Weber's Bassoon Concerto. Hill Auditorium, 8
p.m. Free.
Rusted Root will "send you on your way" to Detroit's State Theater this Sunday
to check out their unique and eclectic brand of world-noise.
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