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/120207.html#event119622 Feb. 7, Noon-1 p.m. -- Every Tues. (except Feb. 28) beginning Jan. 24. Talks by U-M and visiting scholars. Free sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. Jan. 24: "Never Far Away," a talk by MacArthur Fellow Bright Sheng, a U-M Music School composition professor, on the "Chinese-ness" of his compositions. Jan. 31: Univ... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121123 Feb. 7, 12-1:30 p.m. -- Presenter: Diane D. Henderson A major challenge for those wishing to become leaders in higher education is to learn how to assess the nature of power and to analyze different contenders in the power struggles around them. Recognizing the various sources of power and knowing how to use them appropria... Classes, Seminars, and Workshops http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event124057 Feb. 7, Noon-6 p.m. -- Jan. 29-Mar. 3. A national, juried exhibition of hand-crafted ceramic cups. Reception Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m. Gallery & Museum Exhibits & Tours http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event123226 Feb. 7, 1:30-3 p.m. -- Tobacco Treatment for Seniors - Starts February 7 This seven-week tobacco treatment group is designed for adults over age 50. Co-sponsored by the U-M Health System's MHealthy Tobacco Consultation Service and Turner Social Work, the program meets Tuesdays, from 1:30–3:00 p.m., starting on February 7 ... Classes, Seminars, and Workshops http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event119280 Feb. 7, 2 p.m. -- Reading by this San Francisco-based experimental novelist and nonfiction writer, one of the originators of the so-called new narrative movement that experiments with narrative using fragmented stories, meta-text, and other techniques that are traditionally considered poetic. Her most recent book, th... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event110153 Feb. 7, 4 p.m. -- All age 55 & over invited for a talk TBA followed at 5 p.m. by supper. Preceded at 2:30 p.m. by cards. Sept. 13: Local tribute singer Frank Modafferi performs songs by Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Elvis & others. Oct. 11: CCH chef Ben Vermeylen and dietician Emily Niese discuss "Healthy M... Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event118119 Feb. 7, 4-5 p.m. -- Self help & group support for people who hear voices or have uncommon beliefs. The Ann Arbor chapter of this innovative international group meets every Tuesday. We value acceptance, creative coping, autonomy, & finding one's voice. HVN has a 25 year history of helping people cope with &... Body, Mind, & Spirit http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event110411 Feb. 7, 4:30-8 p.m. -- Every Tues. & Thurs., except Nov. 24. All teens and adults invited to play this popular role-playing game. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Family & Kids' Stuff http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121888 Feb. 7, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. -- Daily. Texas hold 'em and blackjack for players of all levels. Also, hold 'em tournaments at 7 p.m. Wed., Fri., & Sat. Free dinner, 5-6 p.m., and other nightly specials. Net proceeds donated to a different charity each week. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121621 Feb. 7, 5:30-7 p.m. -- Kick the Habit: A Tobacco Treatment Program - Starts February 7 This seven-week tobacco treatment group offered by the U-M Health System's MHealthy Tobacco Consultation Service starts on Tuesday, February 7, from 5:30-7 p.m. at 2025 Traverwood Drive, Suite A3, Ann Arbor. The program covers preparing... Classes, Seminars, and Workshops http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event111172 Feb. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. -- Every Tues. & Thurs. through Dec. 8 (except Nov. 24) and Jan. 10-Mar. 8. All adults invited to play music. Bring an instrument and music stand. Instruction provided for novices on Tues., 6–7 p.m. Music: Classical, Religious, & Cabaret Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121086 Feb. 7, 6 p.m. -- Wall Street Journal columnist Jeffrey Zaslow discusses his new book about a family-owned bridal shop in Fowler, MI. Signing. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121536 Feb. 7, 6 p.m. -- Every Sun.-Fri. All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using standard constructed (Sun. & Thurs.), Elder Dragon Highlander (Tues.), Legacy (Wed.), and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards (except Fri.). Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121572 Feb. 7, 6-9 p.m. -- The free interactive 8 week Academy is an opportunity for participants to explore what it takes to provide quality emergency medical services to HVA's multi-county service area. Academy participants learn how 9-1-1 medical calls are triaged and dispatched, see demonstrations of equipment and proced... Classes, Seminars, and Workshops http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event122342 Feb. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. -- Every Tues. All knitters invited to work on their current projects and swap knitting tips. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event120207 Feb. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. -- Hands-on science and engineering experiments and interactive demos for kids in grades K-5 presented by U-M students from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and Proyecto Avance: Latino Mentoring Association. Family & Kids' Stuff http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event118260 Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m. -- Every Tues & Thurs. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 15-20 miles, along the Border-to-Border Trail or lightly traveled Whitmore Lake Rd. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event120896 Feb. 7, 6:45 p.m. -- All invited to join a discussion, in Spanish, of Los Enamoramientos, Spanish novelist Javier Marias's tale of a woman who discovers disturbing truths about a married couple after the husband's murder. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121735 Feb. 7, 7-9:30 p.m. -- &Every Tues. All women invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 70-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Music: Classical, Religious, & Cabaret http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event118323 Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m. -- Every Tues. All local writers invited to bring samples of their writing to read and discuss. Observers welcome. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event118320 Feb. 7, 7 p.m. -- Dec. 6 & 20, Jan. 3 & 17, Feb. 7 & 21. All knitters invited to meet members of this local knitting group and exchange tips. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121495 Feb. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. -- Adults and youth in grade 6 & up invited to learn to screen print on fabric using linoleum blocks to make a printed towel to take home. Supplies provided. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121353 Feb. 7, 7-8 p.m. -- Talk by an LSNC staffer TBA. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event120208 Feb. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. -- Panel discussion led by Community High School college prep counselor John Boshoven, winner of a 2010 "Counselors Who Change Lives" award, and featuring local educators, a career counselor, and a financial planner TBA. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event120217 Feb. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. -- Morningstar (Chicago) investing experts show how to use their database to get independent and trustworthy stock and mutual fund analysis. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121001 Feb. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. -- Residential landscaper Matt Demmon discusses native shrub species that are suitable for home landscapes and provide aesthetic and wildlife benefits. Bring drawings of your property--with info about soil type and moisture--for advice on what to plant. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event122892 Feb. 7, 7 p.m. -- Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught. No partner or experience needed. Bring flat, nonslip shoes (running shoes okay). Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121256 Feb. 7, 7:15 p.m. -- Every Tues. Nighttime mountain-bike rides through different local trails and parks each week. Bike lights required. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121758 Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. -- Every Tues. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Music: Classical, Religious, & Cabaret http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event122089 Feb. 7, 7:30-9 p.m. -- Every Tues. All invited to join this fun-loving independent local mixed chorus to sing mostly familiar tunes, along with some serious music, in various genres. David Perample directs. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Music: Classical, Religious, & Cabaret http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event96463 Feb. 7, 7:30- 9 p.m. -- "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, two-part series to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesdays in October, November, and January through June and describes how to understand... Classes, Seminars, and Workshops http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event114182 Feb. 7, 7:30-9 p.m. -- Introduction to the F.A.S.T. Reading Program which incorporates the integration of the latest brain research to jump-start higher brain functioning for those who have difficulty reading. This program has demonstrated the ability to increase grade level performance within weeks rather than years. Sus... Classes, Seminars, and Workshops http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121354 Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. -- Talk by Anthroposophical Society in America treasurer Gerald Kruse. Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event119982 Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. -- Talk by club member and professional photographer Ed Rosch. Preceded at 7 p.m. by socializing. The program begins with a business meeting. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event120590 Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. -- Feb. 7 & 28. Feb. 7: Local silk painting artist Nancy McKay presents an illustrated talk on "Exploring Digital Silk." Also, club members show their recent projected images (Feb. 7) and prints (Feb. 28) on various topics, including this month's assignment, "Triptych." Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event121643 Feb. 7, 8-10 p.m. -- Every Tues. All German speakers invited for conversation. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event122902 Feb. 7, 8 p.m. -- Every Wed. Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event122873 Feb. 7, 8 p.m. -- Upbeat, inspirational contemporary jazz by a trio of Detroit-area veterans: saxophonist Mark Hershberger, guitarist and mandolinist Bastian Triipe, and percussionist Jerry LeDuff. The Metro Times calls their music "high-energy contemporary funk and traditional jazz with a global interpretation." Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional http://arborweb.com/calendar/120207.html#event119869 Feb. 7, 11:30 p.m. -- Retired local therapist and meditation instructor Susan Morales the benefits of meditation as we age. All women who have recently moved or returned to the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area invited. The program begins with lunch. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120208.html#event120857 Feb. 8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. -- The Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor's Amster Gallery is proud to present the photos of Elena Weissman. The exhibit Eye Wonder is a breathtaking collection of photographs taken mostly in Michigan. Through the camera, Elena has brought us a story of the natural wonders of nature in color ... Gallery & Museum Exhibits & Tours http://arborweb.com/calendar/120208.html#event122288 Feb. 8, 10 a.m. -- Daily. The assembled riders choose their own pace, distance, and destination, except Saturday mornings, which feature a 22-mile ride at various paces along the Border-to-Border Trail to the Side Track in Ypsilanti for breakfast. Also, on weekdays, riders can also start at 11 a.m. from the gazebo in ... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/120208.html#event121345 Feb. 8, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. -- <>Feb. 7 & 8. This award-winning local children's theater presents Toronto schoolteacher Leslie McCurdy, who performs her acclaimed one-woman play about Tubman's life from her experience as a slave to her work on the Underground Railroad. In celebration of Black History Month. A score of spiritu... Family & Kids' Stuff Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/120208.html#event124266 Feb. 8, 11-11:30 a.m. -- Every Tues. & Wed. Stories and songs for kids ages 2-5 (accompanied by an adult). Note: These storytimes are also offered at the Traverwood (Tues., except Feb. 14 & 21, 11-11:30 a.m.; Wed., except Feb. 15 & 22, 6-6:30 p.m.; & Thurs. 10-10:30 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Wed. 10-10:30 a.m.)... Family & Kids' Stuff http://arborweb.com/calendar/120208.html#event119924 Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m. -- Lecture by U-M sociology and management professor Gerald Davis. Lunch follows. Food & Beverage Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/120208.html#event123747 Feb. 8, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Today, business reputations are more at risk than ever, especially with social media's impact on the rate at which information is shared. While the proliferation of digital communications has brought about greater reputational risks, it has also created opportunities to connect in new ways with stak... Classes, Seminars, and Workshops