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Steep Canyon Rangers: The Ark.
"Panhandle Slim & The Oklahoma Kid": Purple Rose Theatre Company.
"The Waters of Michigan": Ann Arbor District Library/Shaman Drum Bookshop.
 Wednesday
July, 2008
 10 a.m.
Children's Storytime:
Waters Place Borders. Every Wednesday and Saturday. Borders staff read from picture books and books for babies, infants, and toddlers.
Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.
11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
"Clay Picture":
Tree Town Toys Kidtivities. All kids invited to decorate a 3-D picture by smushing and pushing 8 colors of clay into it to make a vibrant scene. Materials provided.
Tree Town Toys, Traver Village, 2611 Plymouth Rd. $6. Preregistration required. 929-6545.
11 a.m.-noon.
"Wild Wednesdays":
Ann Arbor District Library. Every Wednesday except July 16. Storytelling program for kids age 2 & up accompanied by an adult. Also, a craft activity. Siblings welcome.
AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-4560.
11 a.m.
"Storytime with Mr. James":
Arborland Borders. Every Wednesday. Borders staffer "Mr. James" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle. Today: Timothy Young's I'm Looking for a Monster! and Meg Rosoff's Jumpy Jack & Googily. Also this month: Jez Alborough's Duck in the Truck and Alice Schertle's Little Blue Truck (July 30).
Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.
11 a.m.
Kids Programs:
Waterloo Recreation Area. Every Wednesday-Saturday beginning June 18. Waterloo Recreation Area park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh presents a variety of nature programs and activities TBA for kids ages 7-12 (unless otherwise noted) accompanied by an adult. This month's topics: "Plant Prints" (July 23), "Petoskey Stone Polishing" (July 24), "Insect Safari" (July 25), "Native American Sand Art" (July 26), "What's Your Favorite Habitat" (July 30), and "PB&J Geology" (July 31).
Eddy Discovery Center lower parking lot, Bush Rd. (west off Pierce Rd. from I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. Space limited; preregistration required. Vehicle entrance fees: $6/day, $24/year ($6/year for seniors age 65 & over). 475-3170.
Noon-12:30 p.m.
Chime Concert:
Kerrytown Shops. Every Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell tower's numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Local chimemaster Heather O'Neal demonstrates.
Kerrytown. Free. 369-3107.
Noon-2 p.m.
"Music in the Park":
Herb David Guitar Studio. June 1-October 31. Musical entertainment by a variety of local performers TBA.
Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at S. Division. Free. 665-8001.
Noon-1 p.m.
Toastmasters General.:Every Wednesday. Members give speeches and are critiqued by their audience. Note: Different Toastmasters chapters meet every Monday & Thursday (see listings).
F206 Veterans Hospital, 2215 Fuller Rd. Free to visitors. 769-7100, ext. 55678.
Scrabble:
Ann Arbor Scrabblers. Every Wednesday. All invited to join local Scrabble enthusiasts to play this popular word game. Bring a board and tiles, if you have them.
Note new location. 5-8 p.m., Arbor Brewing, 114 E. Washington. Free. 994-0084.
"Beaded Necklaces":
Ann Arbor District Library. All kids in grades 6-12 invited to make a necklace using colorful beads, jute, and a simple pattern. 4-6 p.m.,
AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-8301.
"The Art and Science of Marinades":
Zingerman's Delicatessen.
Zingerman's staff member Solomon James discusses how to use the best vinegars, oils, spices, and sweeteners to make superb marinades. Taste samples.
"Focusing on Maples":
Ann Arbor Bonsai Society. Club members present their maple tree bonsai. Followed by a round table discussion. 7:30 p.m., U -
M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. 747-6439.
12:30 & 2:30 p.m.
"The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather"/"Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity":
U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium. Every Monday-Friday. The Zula Patrol (12:30 p.m.) is an animated audiovisual exploration of weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary. Black Holes (2:30 p.m.) is an animated audiovisual show that begins with the formation of the early universe and the birth and death of stars and concludes with a simulated flight to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of the Milky Way. Followed by a brief star talk.
U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.
12:45-3:45 p.m.
Social Bridge:
Ann Arbor Senior Center. Every Tuesday & Wednesday (different locations). All seniors age 50 & older invited to play bridge. No partner required.
Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.
1-4 p.m.
Chess:
U-M Turner Geriatrics Center. Every Wednesday. All seniors invited to play chess. Refreshments.
Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.
2-3 p.m.
"Eggcellent Engineering":
Ann Arbor District Library. All kids in grades 4-8 invited to engineer a device from recycled material to keep an egg safe from a big drop.
AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-8301.
3 & 8 p.m.
"Panhandle Slim & The Oklahoma Kid":
Purple Rose Theatre Company. Every Wednesday-Sunday, June 19-August 30 (except August 6), and July 1 and August 5 & 26. Guy Sanville directs Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels's new comedy, the tale of a showdown between 2 Wild West archetypes - a singing cowboy a la Roy Rogers and a scoundrelly outlaw. Thrown together by unfortunate circumstances, they argue over the best way to be a cowboy, while 2 other actors portray their reminiscences. Cast: John Seibert, Tom Whalen, Phil Powers, and Jessica Garrett. 8 p.m., Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea.
Tickets $25 (Sun. eves., Wed. & Thurs.), $33 (Sat. & Sun. matinees), & $38 (Fri. & Sat. eves.) in advance and at the door. 433-7673.
5 p.m.
Runner's Clinic:
Michigan Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center. Every Wednesday. Runners of all ability levels invited to chat with and quiz physical therapist Pete Kitto and Tortoise & Hare representatives. Bring running shoes, shorts, and questions about any aspect of running.
MSMOC, Arbor Park Office Center, 4972B W. Clark Rd. (southwest corner of Clark & Golfside), Ypsilanti. Free. 434-3020.
5 p.m.
"Evidence-Based Public Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention":
U-M School of Public Health Leonard M. Schuman Lecture. Talk by Steve Thacker, director of the Office of Workforce and Career Development at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Lane Family Auditorium, School of Public Health, 109 Observatory. Free. 764-8094.
6 p.m.
"Saline Ride":
Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society. Every Wednesday. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 30 miles or more, south to Milan and then west to the area around Britton-Macon.
meet at municipal parking lot on Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. south of Michigan Ave., Saline. Free. 645-5840.
6 p.m.
"West Side Ride":
Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society. Every Wednesday. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 22-25 miles, and a slow-paced ride, 13-18 miles, to the Dexter Dairy Queen and back. Now in its 31st year, this ride is a favorite with newcomers and casual riders.
sharp, meet at Sweepster parking lot, 2800 N. Zeeb Rd. Free. 426-5116 (longer ride), 665-4552 & 761-2659 (shorter ride).
6 & 7 p.m.
Meditation.:Every Wednesday. All meditators invited to join a 45-minute session.
4125 Jackson. Free; donations accepted. 994-1026, 663-1675.
6 p.m.
Magic:
the Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On. Every Sunday, Monday, & Wednesday. All invited to compete in a tournament using the block constructed (Mondays) and standard constructed (Wednesdays & Sundays) editions of this popular collectible card game. Bring your own cards.
Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5. 786-3746.
6-8 p.m.
"Green Roofs":
Stewardship Network Huron Arbor Cluster. U-M Arboretum director Bob Grese and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens natural areas specialist Jeff Plakke discuss and demonstrate how to build these vegetated roofs.
U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. $15 (Stewardship Network members, $10). Preregistration required. 996-3190.
6:15-8 p.m.
Ann Arbor Toastmasters Club.:Every Wednesday. Members give speeches and are critiqued by their audience. Note: Different Toastmasters chapters meet every Monday & Thursday (see listings).
101 Science Hall, Concordia University, 4090 Geddes. Free to visitors. Dues: $30 semiannually. 439-4457.
7 p.m.
"The Waters of Michigan":
Ann Arbor District Library/Shaman Drum Bookshop. Environmentalist Dave Dempsey, an advisor to Clean Water Action on Great Lakes policy, discusses his collection of essays celebrating Michigan's water resources. The book is illustrated by the internationally renowned photographer Dave Luebbers. Signing.
Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-4560, 662-7407.
7 p.m.
David Maraniss:
Liberty Borders. This Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author discusses Rome 1960: The Olympics That Changed the World (see July 22 listing). Signing.
Borders, 612 Liberty. Free. 668-7652.
7-11 p.m.
Ann Arbor Bridge Club.:Every Wednesday. Each 2-person team plays 2 or 3 hands against a dozen or so other pairs during the evening. Players at all levels welcome. If you plan to come without a partner, call in advance or arrive 20 minutes early to arrange for one.
Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline at Maple. (Park on the north side of Pauline.) $3 per person. 971-7530.
7 p.m.
Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor Area Robotics Club.:All invited to meet robotics hobbyists and check out and informally discuss their current gadgets and toys.
Corsa Instruments, 2370 Abbott (off Stadium just south of Jackson). Free. 332-1000.
7:30 p.m.
Shamanic Journeys:
Magical Education Council. Every Wednesday. Using special postures, participants enter a meditative state to the beat of a shaman's drum and discuss their experiences afterward.
Inter-Cooperative Council Education Center, 1522 Hill (in the carriage house behind the co-op buildings). Free. 214-2755.
8-9:30 p.m.
"Introduction to Steiner's Thought":
Rudolf Steiner Study Circle of Ann Arbor. Every Wednesday. All invited to discuss one of Rudolf Steiner's basic anthroposophical books, Theosophy.
Rudolf Steiner House, 1923 Geddes. Free. 485-3764.
8 p.m.
"Music in the Park":
Ann Arbor Civic Band Summer Concert Series. Every Wednesday June 18-July 23. A popular local outdoor summer tradition. The 69-year-old Civic Band is led by director Bob Gourley (tonight) and guest conductor Alex Sutton. Lemonade and popcorn available. Tonight: "Across the USA," a program of American music that includes Irving Berlin's "Alexander's Ragtime Band," Jerry Herman's "Hello, Dolly," Earle Hagen's "Harlem Nocturne," Hoagy Carmichael's "Georgia on My Mind," Warren Barker's "Gershwin!," Sousa's "Pride of the Wolverines," and more.
West Park band shell near N. Seventh and Miller. Free. 769-5911.
8 p.m.
Steep Canyon Rangers:
The Ark. See review, p. 58. Named the 2006 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year, this young bluegrass quintet from Asheville, North Carolina, is known for its ace musicianship and a repertoire of original songs that fuse a tradition-steeped sound with a fresh, contemporary language and point of view.
The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $15 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office, & all other Ticketmaster outlets; and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS.
9-11:30 p.m.
"Juke Box Jungle":
Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub. Every Wednesday. Conor O'Neill's staff member Brian Aherne hosts a music trivia quiz. Prizes.
Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main. $3 team fee. 665-2968.
9:30-11 p.m.
Wednesdays @ Michigan Union:
Swing Ann Arbor. Every Wednesday. Swing dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring casual or nicer shoes that stay on your feet when you're active. Preceded by beginning Lindy (6:30 p.m.), intermediate swing (7 p.m.), progressive Lindy hop (8 p.m.), and beginner East Coast (9 p.m.) lessons.
Michigan Union Pendleton Room (occasionally Ballroom or U-Club). $5 (includes lessons). 945-8428.
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