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Chris Hillman: The Ark.
"Shining City": Redbud Productions.
"Panhandle Slim & The Oklahoma Kid": Purple Rose Theatre Company.
 Wednesday
July, 2008
 8 a.m.
Youth Show:
Washtenaw County 4-H. July 27-August 1. Six days of animal competitions and auctions, plus crafts, exhibits, and contests. Today: horse shows (8 a.m. & 6 p.m.), a goat milk-out (8 a.m. & 8 p.m.), a swine show (8 a.m.), a bunny show (9 a.m.), a horse & pony show (9 a.m.), an international foods competition (noon), llama leaping (2 p.m.), and a sheep show (6 p.m.).
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 429-3145.
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.
"Storytime with Mr. James":
Arborland Borders. Every Wednesday. Borders staffer "Mr. James" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle. Today: Jez Alborough's Duck in the Truck and Alice Schertle's Little Blue Truck.
Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.
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.
11-11:45 a.m.
"Yo-Yo Genius of Michigan":
Ann Arbor District Library. All kids in grades K-5 invited to learn all the latest yo-yo tricks and skills from YoJake, the highest-ranked yo-yo performer in the state.
AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-8301.
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: "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-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.
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-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.
Today's matinee is sold out. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 & 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.
"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 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.
6:15-8 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.
7-8:30 p.m.
"Creating a Green Home: New/Remodel/Addition":
Ann Arbor District Library. Illustrated talk by Architectural Resource master designer Michael Klement.
AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.
7-8 p.m.
"Asthma and Allergies Arrested":
Whole Foods Market. Talk by local chiropractor Shannon Roznay.
Whole Foods Cooking & Lifestyles Classroom, 3135 Washtenaw. Free. Preregistration requested. 975-4500.
7 p.m.
Stephenie Meyer Book Group:
Waters Place Borders. July 2, 16, & 30. All invited to join a discussion of Twilight, the 1st in Meyer's series of young-adult novels about 2 lovers who can't be together because one of them is a vampire.
Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.
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.
7-9 p.m.
"Claudio Corallo Tasting":
Zingerman's Delicatessen. Zingerman's chocolate expert Emily "Duff" Anderson discusses and offers taste samples of the highly sought after chocolate bars from this chocolatier located on the tiny island of Principe that cultivates its own cacao trees.
Zingerman's Deli outdoor tent, 420 Detroit St. $30 in advance, $35 (if space available) at the door. Reservations required. 663-3400.
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.
7:30 p.m.
International Youth Symphony Orchestra:
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Fritz Stansell conducts this orchestra in a program of Glinka's Overture to
Russlan and Ludmilla, Strauss's Horn Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major,
Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture Fantasy, and Stravinsky's Firebird Suite.
Hill Auditorium. Free. (800) 221-3796.
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.
Chris Hillman:
The Ark. A former member of the seminal 60s folk-rock/country-rock bands the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, Hillman is a singer-songwriter and mandolinist whose music also embraces everything from modern bluegrass and straight county to jazz fusion. His songs have been recorded by everyone from Roy Rogers and Rose Maddox to Patti Smith and Beck. His latest CD, The Other Side, is a collection of spiritually charged songs that range from a remake of the Byrds classic "Eight Miles High" to a duet with Jennifer Warnes on a gorgeously desolate version of the traditional "The Water Is Wide." He is joined tonight by his longtime collaborator, banjoist and guitarist Herb Pedersen.
The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $22.50 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office, and all other Ticketmaster outlets; and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS.
8 p.m.
"Shining City":
Redbud Productions. Loretta Grimes directs local actors in a staged reading of Conor McPherson's drama about a guilt-ridden widower who seeks help from a therapist after he begins to see his wife's ghost. Exploring psychology and the supernatural, the play is "as troubling and mysterious as life itself," according to Washington Post reviewer Peter Marks. Cast: Tim Grimes, Dave Barker, Heather Kozlakowski, and Nathaniel Fremuth.
Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $12. Reservations recommended. 769-2999.
8 p.m.
Lego Contest Awards Ceremony:
Ann Arbor District Library. Announcement of the winners of the 3rd annual AADL Lego Contest in 5 categories, preschool and grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Also, display of all the entries, which must be delivered to the downtown library on July 29, 5-9 p.m., or July 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rules and guidelines available at aadl.org.
AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at Williams. Free. 327-8301.
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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