The List!
A weekly list of who's where, what's happening and why you need to be there ...
thursday
M U S I C
Kari Newhouse Ann Arbor's own singer-songwriter who will be playing tunes from her upcoming CD, "Playing Juliet." The Ark. 8 p.m. $8.75 at the door.
Getaway Cruiser The newest band made up of members of whirlingRoad and the Bucket. Blind Pig.
Jawbone Rock originals from this Grand Rapids band. Rick's.
Moxy Fruvous With special guests Big Rude Jake. 7th advance. Doors at 8 p.m.
C A M P U S C I N E M A
The Monster (1994) Roberto Benigni is a landscape gardener who is accused of being a sex-crazed serial killer. Mich 7 p.m.
Purple Noon (1960) Alain Delon stars in this re-release of the French film based on Patricia Highsmith's novel, "The Incredible Mr. Ripley." Mich 9:20 p.m.
Rashomon (1950) This Japanese film with English subtitles details an incident along a road in 9th-Century Japan, as seen by different perspectives of the people involved. Mich 5 p.m.
T H E A T E R
Goodnight Irene World premiere of University Prof. Ari Roth's new play. Performance Network, 408 W. Washington, $12/$9 stu. 8 p.m. 663-0681.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Andrew Lloyd Webber's first musical is back in Detroit. Fox Theater, 2211 Woodward Ave. $10 to $57.50. 1 and 8 p.m. 983-6611.
My Favorite Year Based on the motion picture of the same name, this musical kicks off the Ann Arbor Civic Theater's new season. Civic Playhouse, 2275 Platt. 8 p.m. $12/$11 stu. 971-ACCT.
A L T E R N A T I V E S
Ron Lieber and Colin Hall They will speak about their book "Taking Time Off," a guide to academic downtime. Shaman Drum. 7:30 p.m. Free.
friday
M U S I C
RFD Boys Bluegrass quintet plays at the Ark. 8 p.m. $8.75 at door.
Slot, Easy Action, Forge An evening of indie rock, Detroit metal and R&B at the Blind Pig.
First Light Catch some reggae from Cleveland at Rick's.
Brian Lillie, Lisa Hunter Two local songwriters play tunes from their new CDs, "Waking Up In Traffic" and "Solid Ground," respectively. 9:30 p.m. Cava Java. $3.
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult The Sanctum welcomes the Infernal X-press Tour. Doors at 8 p.m.
Mephiskapheles With special guests the Big Blue Meanies and Fat Axis. 6:30 p.m. The Shelter.
C A M P U S C I N E M A
Life of Brian (1979) A classic in the Monty Python tradition. Mich 11 p.m.
Murmur of the Heart (1971) French director Louis Malle's film about a teenage boy who is taken to a health spa by his mother, stimulating his interest in girls. Nat Sci 7 and 9:15 p.m.
Walking and Talking (1996) Catherine Keener and Anne Heche star as two friends trying to keep their friendship through adulthood. Mich 7 and 9 p.m.
T H E A T E R
Annie Well-known musical staged by the Pickney Players at Pickney High. Jane Tasche Theater, M-36 at McGregor. 7:30 p.m. $8/$6 stu. (810) 220-9332.
Goodnight Irene See Thursday. 8 p.m.
My Favorite Year See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat See Thursday. 8 p.m.
A L T E R N A T I V E S
Jessica Fein The University alum speaks about her book "Moving On," a step-by-step plan on making it after graduation. Borders. 7:30 p.m. Free.
Nicholas Delbanco and Alan Cheuse They will read from "Talking Horse: Bernard Malamud on Life and Work," a literary tribute to their late colleague. Shaman Drum. 8 p.m. Free.
Marc Price The comedian formerly known as Skippy on "Family Ties" comes to Main Street Comedy Showcase, 314 E. Liberty. 8 p.m. $12.
saturday
M U S I C
Hal Ketchum In the mood for some country? See Hal Ketchum at the Ark. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $17.50 in advance at Schoolkids' or call 763-8587.
Botfly, Poignant Plecostomus Funk rock from East Lansing and boogie jam from Ann Arbor. What more could one want? Blind Pig.
Soulstice East Lansing's party band comes to Rick's.
Reverend Horton Heat This Texas band really knows how to have a good time with spankings and "psychobilly" music. The Sanctum. 8 p.m.
Robert Bradley's Black Water Surprise Feel like doing some street singin'? Come see this show at St. Andrew's Hall. 9 p.m. $7 in advance.
C A M P U S C I N E M A
Carried Away (1996) Amy Irving and Dennis Hopper deal with the dilemmas of stale love in the adaption of Jim Harrison's novel, "Farmer." Mich 5 p.m.
Walking and Talking See Friday. Mich 7:15 and 9:15 p.m.
T H E A T E R
Goodnight Irene See Thursday. 8 p.m.
My Favorite Year See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Annie See Friday. 7:30 p.m.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat See Thursday. 2 and 8 p.m.
Steven Wright He will be at Hill Auditorium for Parents' Weekend. 8 p.m. Call 763-TKTS.
Marc Price See Friday.
sunday
M U S I C
Ann Arbor Bluestage Come hear some good ol' blues at the Blind Pig. 9 p.m. $2.
C A M P U S C I N E M A
Carried Away See Saturday. Mich 9 p.m.
Walking and Talking See Friday. Mich 5 and 7 p.m.
T H E A T E R
Goodnight Irene See Thursday. 2 p.m.
Annie See Friday. 7:30 p.m.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat See Thursday. 1 and 5:30 p.m.
monday
C A M P U S C I N E M A
Walking and Talking See Friday. Mich 7 and 9 p.m.
B.B. King The legendary bluesman signs his autobiography. Borders. 7:30 p.m. Free.
tuesday
M U S I C
Carrie Newcomer Band featuring Jennifer
Kimball Midwesterner singer / songwriter and her band will be joined by former The Story vocalist. 8 p.m. The Ark. $10 at door.
Open Mic Come strut your stuff for audiences at the Blind Pig. 8:30 p.m. $2.
C A M P U S C I N E M A
Rear Window (1954) An Alfred Hitchcock film about a peeping Tom. Mich 7 p.m.
The Sheik (1921) A silent film about an English woman who falls for Rudolph Valentino. Mich 4:10 p.m.
Walking and Talking See Friday. Mich 9:15.
wednesday
M U S IC
Weird Al Yankovic He's really, really fat. See this singing, accordion-crazy guy doing his own interpretations of popular songs. Hill Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. $17.50 or $12.50 in advance at the Michigan Union Ticket Office.
Kid Johnny Lang and the Big Bang He's a 14-year-old guitar prodigy and he's playing at a place that even 18-year-olds can't get into! Oh, the irony. Blind Pig.
AWARE Records Showcase Featuring Stir, Fat Amy, 19 Wheels and Farmer. Rick's.
C A M P U S C I N E M A
Lamerica (1995) Gianni Amelio's documentary-style film about life after communist rule. Mich 7 p.m.
The Sheik See Tuesday. Mich 5 p.m.
Walking and Talking See Friday. Mich 9:30.
T H E A T E R
Goodnight Irene See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat See Thursday. 8 p.m.
first-run films
Basquiat Starring Jeffrey Wright and David Bowie as Andy Warhol. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 12:30, 2:50 (Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday only), 5:10, 7:35, 9:50.
First Wives Club After Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton get dumped by their husbands, they get mad ... and they get even. At Briarwood: 1:00, 2:00, 3:30, 4:30, 7:00, 7:40, 9:30, 10:10; at Showcase: 12:30, 1:00, 2:45, 3:15, 5:00, 5:30, 7:20, 7:50, 9:45, 10:15, 12:00.
Last Man Standing Starring Bruce Willis and Christopher Walken, this film is a remake of Akira Kurosawa's "Yojimbo." At Briarwood: 1:30, 4:10, 7:20, 9:50; at Showcase: 12:45, 1:15, 3:00, 3:30, 5:15, 5:45, 7:30, 8:00, 9:50, 10:20, 11:55, 12:10.
films holding
Bulletproof At Briarwood: 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:10, 9:20; at Showcase: 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:40, 9:30, 11:30.
Emma At Showcase: 7:45; at State: 1:30, 4:30, 7:00.
Feeling Minnesota At Briarwood: 6:50, 9:00; at Showcase: 2:55, 5:35, 10:10, 12:15.
First Kid At Showcase: 12:15, 2:40, 4:45, 7:00.
Fly Away Home At Briarwood: 1:20, 3:50, 6:40, 9:10; at Showcase: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:25, 11:40.
Grace of My Heart At Showcase: 12:35.
Heavy At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 5:10, 7:35, 9:50 (Thursday only), 12:10 (Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday only).
The Island of Dr. Moreau At Showcase: 9:20, 11:20.
Independence Day At Showcase: 1:15, 4:15, 7:00, 9:45, 12:20.
Lone Star At State: 9:30, 11:30.
Maximum Risk At Briarwood: 1:40, 4:50, 7:30, 10:00; at Showcase: 12:40, 2:50, 5:05, 7:25, 9:40, 11:55.
The Rich Man's Wife At Showcase: 1:05, 3:10, 5:25, 7:35, 9:35, 11:45.
The Spitfire Grill At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 2:30 (Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday only), 4:50, 7:20 (excluding Tuesday), 9:40; at Showcase: 12:05, 2:35, 5:10, 7:35, 10:05, 12:25.
A Time to Kill At Showcase: 1:10, 4:10, 7:15, 10:00, 12:30.
Tin Cup At Showcase: 1:25, 4:20, 7:20, 9:55, 12:30; at State: 1:30, 4:30, 7:00.
Trainspotting At State: 9:30, 11:30.
A Very Brady Sequel At Briarwood: 1:50, 4:20.
Phone Numbers: Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 761-9700; Briarwood: 769-8780; Fox Village Theater: 994-8080; Michigan Theatre: 668-8397; Showcase: 973-8380; State Theater: 994-4024.
Late shows at Ann Arbor 1 & 2 and State are Friday and Saturday only. Matinees at Ann Arbor 1 & 2 are Friday, Saturday and Tuesday only; matinees at State are Saturday and Sunday only.