http://arborweb.com/ Ann Arbor online: news and reference community resource, with the area's best events calendar, Ann Arbor Observer City Guide, comprehensive information on housing, restaurants, government, education, and more, and free classified ads. en-us 2012 Ann Arbor Observer. All Rights Reserved. http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120206.html#event123122 Feb. 8, 7 p.m. -- (Francois Truffaut, 1970). Drama set in 1798 about a doctor who tries to educate a wild child found in the forest who's unable even to walk or speak. French, subtitles. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120206.html#event122752 Feb. 8, 9 p.m. -- W.T. Morgan's 1986 documentary about the seminal L.A. punk band that features "loads of live footage and interviews with dumb record execs." Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120206.html#event123066 Feb. 10, Time TBA -- (Wim Wenders, 2011). Visually stunning 3D dance film and documentary based on the life and work of the late German choreographer Pina Bausch. German & French, subtitles. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120206.html#event123067 Feb. 10, Time TBA -- Live-action and animated short films. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120206.html#event111421 Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m. -- Screenings of films TBA. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120206.html#event123511 Feb. 10, 7 p.m. -- Co-sponsored by Ypsi Food Co-op, Growing Hope, Transition Ypsi, and the Ypsilanti District Library. Immediately follows the 6pm Growing Hope Community Potluck-all are invited! Please bring a dish to pass. RSVP for potluck at: http://www.growinghope.net/get_involved/events/rsvp About the film: ... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120206.html#event124912 Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120206.html#event120636 Feb. 11, Noon -- Roko Belic's 2011 documentary exploring the nature or happiness through a survey of stories of people around the world who have found happiness in ordinary or even unfortunate lives. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120206.html#event124913 Feb. 12, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120206.html#event120635 Feb. 12, 7 p.m. -- Michael Landon Jr. & Brian Bird's 2010 documentary about two orphaned children from Uganda who make the journey from Kampala to Kasangombe in a heartbreaking bid to overcome poverty and experience hope. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event121431 Feb. 13, 7 p.m. -- Every Mon. Documentary screenings. Jan. 16: Dive! (Jeremy Seifert, 2010). Documentary in which the director and friends dumpster dive behind several L.A. grocery stores to demonstrate the massive amount of perfectly edible food wasted each year in America. Jan. 23: An Injury to One (Travis Wilkers... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event119782 Feb. 13, 7 p.m. -- Filmmaker Charles Atlas introduces his 2002 documentary about the artist and performer who was known for his outrageous costumes and his London club Taboo. The screening is followed by Q&A with Atlas. Part of a UMS series of films designed to expand understanding of the artists and cultures repr... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event123758 Feb. 13, 7 p.m. -- Every Mon. (except Mar. 19), Feb. 6-Apr. 30. 107.1-FM DJ Martin Bandyke celebrates his 30th anniversary in radio by curating a series of music related films. Feb. 6: The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi" (Andrew Thomas, 2009). Documentary about the renowned jazz-pop composer-pianist, best known for his sco... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event124566 Feb. 14, 4 p.m. -- Feb. 14: "The Witches of Gambaga"(Yaba Badoe, 2010) Documentary about the experiences of a community of ostracized women in northern Ghana condemned to live as witches. Named Best Documentary at the 2010 Black International Film Festival. French, subtitles. Mar. 6: "Cuba: An African Odyssey" (Jihan ... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event120658 Feb. 14, 7 p.m. -- Fred Zinnemann's powerful, Oscar-winning 1953 portrait of a hardheaded army private stationed in Hawaii who gets into trouble on the eve of Pearl Harbor. Based on the novel by James Jones. Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Frank Sinatra. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event123120 Feb. 15, 1 p.m. -- (Dover Kosashvili, 2001). Drama that centers on a 31-year-old Israeli man whose parents try to arrange a marriage for him while he's secretly dating a 34-year-old divorcee. Hebrew, subtitles. Followed by discussion. Snacks. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event121438 Feb. 15, 7 p.m. -- Screening of Robin Fryday & Gail Dolgin's award-winning 2011 documentary short about James Armstrong, an 85-year-old WWII veteran and an original flag bearer for the 1965 "Bloody Sunday" march from Selma to Montgomery, who for half a century ran a voter education program out of his barbershop. F... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event122802 Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. -- Feb. 2 & 16. All invited to learn about the club's downhill and cross-country ski and snowboarding outings and other social activities. Followed by a screening of the 1993 comedy Groundhog Day (Feb. 2) and dancing to country, classic rock, and pop by the Lazy River Band (Feb. 16). Must be 21 or ... Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Films Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event119662 Feb. 17, 7 p.m. -- Cindy Meehl's moving 2011 documentary about Buck Brannaman, a leading horse trainer who was the inspiration for the main character in The Horse Whisperer. One review calls it "A movie that actually could make the world a better place." Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event119258 Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. -- (Sing-along version of Ron Clements & John Musker's 1989 animated Disney classic adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. The program features a costume parade, goodie bags, and prize giveaways. Family & Kids' Stuff Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event124914 Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event121178 Feb. 18, 2 p.m. -- A series of films from South Korea. Korean, subtitles. Sponsored by the U-M Center for Korean Studies. Feb. 4: No Regret (Leesong Hee-il, 2006). A touching, funny drama about a young man who moves to Seoul to make money and eventually falls in love with a man from his past. Sponsored by the U-M Cen... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event123953 Feb. 18, 7 p.m. -- Feb 4: Petition (Zhao Liang, 2009). Documentary about the Dickensian suffering of Chinese citizens who travel to Beijing to file grievances against their local governments. Feb. 18: Martian Syndrome (Xue Jianqiang, 2009). Fictional documentary about a Martian who arrives in Beijing, where he is de... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event122764 Feb. 18, 8 p.m. -- Screening of a feature film or several shorts with spiritual themes. Followed by discussion. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event119259 Feb. 19, 1:30 p.m. -- (Sing-along version of Ron Clements & John Musker's 1989 animated Disney classic adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. The program features a costume parade, goodie bags, and prize giveaways. Family & Kids' Stuff Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120213.html#event124915 Feb. 19, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120220.html#event119260 Feb. 20, 1:30 p.m. -- (Sing-along version of Ron Clements & John Musker's 1989 animated Disney classic adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. The program features a costume parade, goodie bags, and prize giveaways. Family & Kids' Stuff Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120220.html#event121432 Feb. 20, 7 p.m. -- Every Mon. Documentary screenings. Jan. 16: Dive! (Jeremy Seifert, 2010). Documentary in which the director and friends dumpster dive behind several L.A. grocery stores to demonstrate the massive amount of perfectly edible food wasted each year in America. Jan. 23: An Injury to One (Travis Wilkers... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120220.html#event123759 Feb. 20, 7 p.m. -- Every Mon. (except Mar. 19), Feb. 6-Apr. 30. 107.1-FM DJ Martin Bandyke celebrates his 30th anniversary in radio by curating a series of music related films. Feb. 6: The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi" (Andrew Thomas, 2009). Documentary about the renowned jazz-pop composer-pianist, best known for his sco... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120220.html#event123123 Feb. 22, 7 p.m. -- (Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, & Jeremy Newberger, 2008). Documentary about linguists who document languages on the verge of extinction. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120220.html#event120584 Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. -- (Robert Gardner, 1986). Landmark documentary about everyday life in Benares, India, that played at the 24th Ann Arbor Film Festival in 1986. On loan from the Harvard Film Archive as part of the AAFF's 50th anniversary retrospective series. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120220.html#event121046 Feb. 23, 7 p.m. -- Screening of Alan Rosenblith's 2009 documentary about the profound and largely misunderstood influence of money on modern life. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by refreshments. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120220.html#event121419 Feb. 24, 7-11 p.m. -- A gala with music by local teens and screenings of several short films. Followed by a dance party. Red carpet attire. Films Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120220.html#event124916 Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120220.html#event124917 Feb. 26, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120227.html#event121433 Feb. 27, 7 p.m. -- Every Mon. Documentary screenings. Jan. 16: Dive! (Jeremy Seifert, 2010). Documentary in which the director and friends dumpster dive behind several L.A. grocery stores to demonstrate the massive amount of perfectly edible food wasted each year in America. Jan. 23: An Injury to One (Travis Wilkers... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120227.html#event123760 Feb. 27, 7 p.m. -- Every Mon. (except Mar. 19), Feb. 6-Apr. 30. 107.1-FM DJ Martin Bandyke celebrates his 30th anniversary in radio by curating a series of music related films. Feb. 6: The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi" (Andrew Thomas, 2009). Documentary about the renowned jazz-pop composer-pianist, best known for his sco... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120227.html#event124422 Mar. 1, 7-8:30 p.m. -- Marshall Curry & Sam Cullman's Oscar-nominated 2011 documentary exploring the origins and nature eco-terrorism. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120227.html#event124918 Mar. 3, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120227.html#event123954 Mar. 3, 7 p.m. -- Feb 4: Petition (Zhao Liang, 2009). Documentary about the Dickensian suffering of Chinese citizens who travel to Beijing to file grievances against their local governments. Feb. 18: Martian Syndrome (Xue Jianqiang, 2009). Fictional documentary about a Martian who arrives in Beijing, where he is de... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120227.html#event123606 Mar. 4, 1:30 p.m. -- Mar. 4 & 5. Gore Verbinski's 2011 animated film about a chameleon who ends up in an Old West town that needs a sheriff. Family & Kids' Stuff Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120227.html#event124919 Mar. 4, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120305.html#event123607 Mar. 5, 1:30 p.m. -- Mar. 4 & 5. Gore Verbinski's 2011 animated film about a chameleon who ends up in an Old West town that needs a sheriff. Family & Kids' Stuff Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120305.html#event123761 Mar. 5, 7 p.m. -- Every Mon. (except Mar. 19), Feb. 6-Apr. 30. 107.1-FM DJ Martin Bandyke celebrates his 30th anniversary in radio by curating a series of music related films. Feb. 6: The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi" (Andrew Thomas, 2009). Documentary about the renowned jazz-pop composer-pianist, best known for his sco... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120305.html#event124567 Mar. 6, 4 p.m. -- Feb. 14: "The Witches of Gambaga"(Yaba Badoe, 2010) Documentary about the experiences of a community of ostracized women in northern Ghana condemned to live as witches. Named Best Documentary at the 2010 Black International Film Festival. French, subtitles. Mar. 6: "Cuba: An African Odyssey" (Jihan ... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120305.html#event122670 Mar. 8, 7-9 p.m. -- A chance to sample and learn about 25-30 favorite stouts, including Irish stouts, milk stouts, chocolate stouts, coffee stouts, Russian imperial stouts, and some Belgian and experimental stouts. Also, a drawing for beer-related prizes. The price of admission includes unlimited beer sampling and a Ge... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120305.html#event124920 Mar. 10, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120305.html#event123955 Mar. 10, 7 p.m. -- Feb 4: Petition (Zhao Liang, 2009). Documentary about the Dickensian suffering of Chinese citizens who travel to Beijing to file grievances against their local governments. Feb. 18: Martian Syndrome (Xue Jianqiang, 2009). Fictional documentary about a Martian who arrives in Beijing, where he is de... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120305.html#event124921 Mar. 11, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120305.html#event124590 Mar. 11, 7 p.m. -- Dana Heinz Perry's 2009 documentary about a 15-year-old boy who took his own life after a lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder. Followed by a panel discussion with director Perry and U-M Depression Center researchers and students. Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120312.html#event123762 Mar. 12, 7 p.m. -- Every Mon. (except Mar. 19), Feb. 6-Apr. 30. 107.1-FM DJ Martin Bandyke celebrates his 30th anniversary in radio by curating a series of music related films. Feb. 6: The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi" (Andrew Thomas, 2009). Documentary about the renowned jazz-pop composer-pianist, best known for his sco... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120312.html#event124211 Mar. 12, 7 p.m. -- Michigan filmmaker Jeff O'Den presents his documentary that features information about Michigan's only black Civil War regiment. Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120312.html#event122751 Mar. 12, 9 p.m. -- (David Markey, 1986). Satiric low-budget pseudo-documentary about the return to minor stardom of a fictitious all-female band of teenage runaways. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120312.html#event124569 Mar. 13, 7-9:30 p.m. -- Mila Turajlic's 2011 documentary about the rise and fall of the film industry that was a central part of Tito's Yugoslavia. Followed by a Q&A with the director. Serbian, subtitles. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120312.html#event123807 Mar. 14, 7 p.m. -- The Human Language Series is made up of three films. We will show the first two, 'Discovering the Human Language: "Colorless Green Ideas,"' and 'Acquiring the Human Language: "Playing the Language Game."' In the first of these, Noam Chomsky asks, "You meet somebody, say, at a bus stop, and you start... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120312.html#event124922 Mar. 17, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120312.html#event122753 Mar. 17, 8 p.m. -- Screening of a feature film or several shorts with spiritual themes. Followed by discussion. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120312.html#event124923 Mar. 18, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120319.html#event123956 Mar. 24, 1-7:30 p.m. -- Feb 4: Petition (Zhao Liang, 2009). Documentary about the Dickensian suffering of Chinese citizens who travel to Beijing to file grievances against their local governments. Feb. 18: Martian Syndrome (Xue Jianqiang, 2009). Fictional documentary about a Martian who arrives in Beijing, where he is de... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120319.html#event124924 Mar. 24, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120319.html#event124925 Mar. 25, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120326.html#event123763 Mar. 26, 7 p.m. -- Every Mon. (except Mar. 19), Feb. 6-Apr. 30. 107.1-FM DJ Martin Bandyke celebrates his 30th anniversary in radio by curating a series of music related films. Feb. 6: The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi" (Andrew Thomas, 2009). Documentary about the renowned jazz-pop composer-pianist, best known for his sco... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120326.html#event123858 Mar. 26, 7 p.m. -- From World of Wonder Productions and filmmaker Billy Luther, whose own mother was crowned Miss Navajo 1966, the film reveals the inner beauty of the young women who compete in this celebration of womanhood. Not only must contestants exhibit poise and grace as those in typical pageants, they must als... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120326.html#event122765 Mar. 30, 7 p.m. -- (Bae Yong-kyun, 1989). Sensitive, insightful study of the nature of Zen Buddhism seen in terms of the story of an elderly, dying Zen master and his two disciples, a monk and a boy. Korean, subititles. Followed by discussion. Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120326.html#event124926 Mar. 31, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120326.html#event123957 Mar. 31, 7 p.m. -- Feb 4: Petition (Zhao Liang, 2009). Documentary about the Dickensian suffering of Chinese citizens who travel to Beijing to file grievances against their local governments. Feb. 18: Martian Syndrome (Xue Jianqiang, 2009). Fictional documentary about a Martian who arrives in Beijing, where he is de... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120326.html#event124911 Apr. 1, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. & Sun. and Jan. 16. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. & Jan. 16; 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Jan. 16; and 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Cosmic Colors (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a journey across the ent... Films Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120402.html#event123859 Apr. 4, 7 p.m. -- At a time when 31 states have passed "English Only" laws, four pioneering families put their children in public schools where, from the first day of kindergarten, their teachers speak mostly in a foreign language. Speaking in Tongues follows four diverse kids on a journey to become bilingual. This c... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120409.html#event124568 Apr. 10, 4 p.m. -- Feb. 14: "The Witches of Gambaga"(Yaba Badoe, 2010) Documentary about the experiences of a community of ostracized women in northern Ghana condemned to live as witches. Named Best Documentary at the 2010 Black International Film Festival. French, subtitles. Mar. 6: "Cuba: An African Odyssey" (Jihan ... Films http://arborweb.com/calendar/films_120409.html#event123572 Apr. 15, 7 p.m. -- The best mountain and outdoor adventure films from the 2010 edition of the famous 3-day festival held every November in Banff, Alberta. Films