Dream with the Fishes (1997) A twisted road picture. Mich. 9:45 p.m.
Incident at Oglala (1992) Striking documentary about the 1973 standoff at Wounded Knee. Trotter 7 p.m. Free.
My Mother's Courage (1995) One day in the life of a Hungarian Jew in 1944. Mich. 7 p.m.
Juliana Hatfield Alterna-queen comes to Motown. Magic Stick, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
Crystal Method With Lunatic Calm. Industry, Pontiac. (248) 334-1999.
Patrick Street Irish quartet includes fiddle and accordion. The Ark. $15. 8 p.m.
Sister Hazel Too much radio play, VH1 exposure ... this year's Hootie? Blind Pig. $8 in advance. 9:30 p.m.
U-M Jazz Ensemble Directed by Ellen Rowe. Rackham Auditorium. Free. 8 p.m.
Ladyhouse Blues The women of the Madden household struggle to overcome sadness. Mendelssohn Theater. 8 p.m. $7 with ID. 764-0450.
A Little Night Music Stephen Sondheim's brilliant musical based upon Ingmar Bergman's film "Smiles of a Summer Night." Civic Playhouse, 2275 Platt Rd. $16-$18. 8 p.m. 971-AACT.
The Waiting Room Three women from various time periods meet in a medical waiting room. Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 663-0681.
Escanaba in Da Moonlight Jeff Daniels' farcical slapstick comedy about life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Purple Rose Theater, Chelsea. 8 p.m. $20-$25. 475-7902.
"Woyzeck becomes Wozzeck: A composer gives individuality to an Everyman-soldier." With a lecture by Dr. Siglind Bruhn. The Max Kade German House. 7 p.m.
Daniel J. Clark Oakland University's visiting Assistant Professor of History reading from "Like Night and Day: Unionization in a Southern Mill Town." Shaman Drum. 8 p.m. Free.
Ann Patchett Reading from "The Magician's Assistant," her new novel. Borders. 7:30 p.m. Free.
The Bride with White Hair (1994) Sequel to one of China's most appealing love stories. Angell Hall Aud A 8 p.m. Free.
Dream with the Fishes (1997) What Luca Brazi is doing. Mich. 11:30 p.m.
Flamenco (1995) Documentary about the mysterious dance form. Mich. 9:30 p.m.
Police Diary (1955) Comedy about a police force in a rural Japanese town. Nat. Sci. 7 p.m. Free.
Snowriders II (1997) Director Warren Miller's annual ski film. Mich. 7 p.m.
The Sun's Burial (1960) A look into Osaka's worst slum. Nat. Sci. 8:45 p.m. Free.
Amazin' Blue A capella selections to include The Jackson Five, Tori Amos and The Cars. Rackham. 8 p.m. $6.
Fiona Apple Is going out with that awesome street musician, David Blaine. State Theatre, Detroit. (313) 961-5450.
Fleetwood Mac Al Gore's favorite band. The Palace, Auburn Hills. $45-65. 8 p.m. (810) 377-0100.
Getaway Cruiser Back from Sony/550 recording in Philly. Blind Pig. (313) 996-8555.
The Still Excellent local acoustic band. Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. 4th Ave. $3. 9:30 p.m.
U-M Symphony & Concert Bands Joint concert between two ensembles. Hill Auditorium. Free. 8 p.m.
Escanaba in Da Moonlight See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Ladyhouse Blues See Thursday. 8 p.m.
A Little Night Music See Thursday 8 p.m.
The Waiting Room See Thursday 8 p.m.
The Wiz Ease on down the road with Musket's fall production. Power Center. 8 p.m. $7 for students with ID. 764-0450.
Tommy Chong Cheech Marin's sidekick returns to Ann Arbor. Mainstreet Comedy Showcase. 8:30 & 10:30 p.m. $17.50. 996-9080.
"measure me with your sex-o-meter" and "some sort of intimacy" Photography exhibition by Shanalyn Victor and Dustyn Bork. Rackham Gallery. 6-9 p.m.
Adam Sandler Wearing his red-hooded sweatshirt, Sandler sings to his audiences about lunch ladies and masturbation. Rescheduled from Oct.25. Hill Auditorium. 11:30 p.m. $15. 763-TKTS.
Breathless Godard's prototypical French New Wave film. Nat. Sci. 8:40 p.m.
Pepe Le Moko (1937) Classic film noir about a Parisian gangster on the lam. Nat. Sci. 7 and 10:10 p.m.
Botfly Playing with Chicago's Boogie Shoes. Blind Pig. $5. 996-8555.
Jen Cass Returns to A2 from Seattle for two shows. Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. 4th Ave. $3. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter Amazing pianist and saxophonist support their debut duet, "1 + 1." Michigan Theater. $20-25. 8 p.m.
Lisa Hunter Local singer/songwriter plays another quality gig. Cafe Felix, Main Street. Free. 11 p.m.
Logan Skelton Pianist to perform a sonata by Haydn and a few Bolcom rags. Britton Recital Hall in the School of Music. 8 p.m. Free.
U-M Men's Glee Club Play with Ohio State's Men's Glee Club for two concerts. Hill Auditorium. $5 for students. 8 p.m.
Escanaba in Da Moonlight See Thursday. 3 and 8 p.m.
Ladyhouse Blues See Thursday. 8 p.m.
A Little Night Music See Thursday 2 and 8 p.m.
The Waiting Room See Thursday 8 p.m.
The Wiz See Friday. 8 p.m.
Tommy Chong See Friday. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.
State Street Poetry Project Student performance of poetry, fiction, drama and music. East Hall Auditorium. 8 p.m.
Underworld (1927) Silent film about a bank robber and his girlfriend. Clarion 3 p.m.
West Side Story (1961) The famous update of "Romeo and Juliet." Mich. 5 p.m.
The Wings of the Dove (1997) This dramatization of the Henry James novel stars Helena Bonham Carter and Linus Roache. Mich. 8 p.m.
Blues Traveler Has great harmonica player undermined by plodding bassist. State Theatre, Detroit. $22.50. 7 p.m.
Mark Alison Morton Will play classical songs solo on his 1775 Italian bass. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. 4th Ave. $5. 4 p.m.
"Women's Well on the Road" With local artists Thornetta Davis, Jill Jack, Sister Seed and Audrey Becker. The Ark. $10. 7:30 p.m.
Escanaba in Da Moonlight See Thursday. 2 p.m.
Ladyhouse Blues See Thursday. 2 p.m.
A Little Night Music See Thursday. 2 p.m.
The Waiting Room See Thursday. 2 and 7 p.m.
The Wiz See Friday. 2 p.m.
Cabaret (1972) Bob Fosse's masterpiece about an American nightclub performer in pre-Weimar Germany. Mich. 6:30 p.m.
Smithee Night A tribute to Alan Smithee, the most famous phantom filmmaker. Green. 7 p.m. Free.
The Summer of '42 (1971) The story of a teen-ager and his crush on a beautiful neighbor. Mich. 4:10 p.m.
The Wings of the Dove See Sunday. Mich. 9 p.m.
Duran Duran Not exactly "Hungry Like The Wolf" anymore. State Theatre, Detroit.
(313) 961-5450.
Gus Gus and Cornershop Come for Cornershop's majestic India-meets-England sounds. Industry, Pontiac. (248) 334-1999.
University Chamber Orchestra Kenneth Kiesler conducts. Rackham. 8 p.m. Free.
Howard Norman Retelling Inuit tales in "The Girl Who Dreamed Only Geese and Other Tales of the Far North." Shaman Drum. 4 p.m. Free.
Cabaret See Monday. Mich. 7 p.m.
The Wings of the Dove See Sunday. Mich. 9:30 p.m.
"Canadian Showcase" Features Keith Dick and Richard Moody, Taxi Chain and Cate Friesen, all Canucks. The Ark. 8 p.m. Free.
Spiritualized With Acetone. Clutch Cargo's, Pontiac. (810) 333-2362.
Serge Tanayev Birthday Recital Performers celebrating this Russian composer's birthday. Britton Recital Hall in the School of Music. 8 p.m. Free.
Transmission Not a week goes by without another stellar gig by this local jazz ensemble. Bird Of Paradise. 9 p.m. $5.
U-M Arts Chorale David Fryling conducts. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.
The Meaning of Life Through Res Rep, University students write and present original plays. Location TBA. 9 p.m. Free. 769-0500 ext. 433.
Linda Hogan Chickasaw poet and novelist reading. Rackham Ampitheatre. 7:30 p.m. Free.
The Wings of the Dove (1997) See Sunday. Mich 7 and 9:15 p.m.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Show That time of year again. The Palace, Auburn Hills. $12.50-$32.50. 8 p.m.
The Witch Doctors WEMU personality Thayrone's blues band. Blind Pig. $5.
Anastasia Twentieth-Century Fox's holiday cartoon musical entry. At Briarwood: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:20.
The Ice Storm A clever examination of life in the 1970s, by acclaimed director Ang Lee. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:20, 9:35.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Clint Eastwood's adaptation of the popular quirky novel. At Showcase: 12:00, 1:00, 3:00, 4:00, 6:30, 7:00, 9:30, 10:00, 12:30.
Mortal Kombat 2 The game isn't over. At Showcase: 12:40, 2:50, 5:00, 7:30, 9:40, 11:45.
The Rainmaker The latest John Grisham thriller, adapted by Francis Ford Coppola. At Briarwood: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00; at Showcase: 12:45, 1:15, 3:45, 4:15, 6:45, 7:20, 9:45, 10:15, 12:30.
Bean At Briarwood: 12:40, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:30; at Showcase: 12:20, 12:50, 2:40, 4:45, 6:50, 9:10, 11:20.
Boogie Nights At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:55.
Devil's Advocate At Briarwood: 7:20, 10:10.
Eve's Bayou At Showcase: 12:25, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 9:55, 12:10.
I Know What You Did Last Summer At Showcase: 3:25, 5:40, 8:00, 10:10, 12:20.
The Jackal Bruce Willis as an international assassin. At Briarwood: 1:40, 4:30, 7:10, 10:00; at Showcase: 1:10, 1:40, 4:10, 4:40, 7:10, 7:40, 9:50, 10:20, 12:25.
The Little Mermaid Disney's classic. At Showcase: 12:30, 2:30, 4:35, 6:35, 8:30.
Mad City At Showcase: 1:05.
The Man Who Knew Too Little The latest Bill Murray farce. At Briarwood: 12:50, 3:00, 5:15, 7:40, 9:45; at Showcase: 12:55, 3:15, 5:20, 7:15, 9:20, 11:30.
One Night Stand Mike Figgis' romance drama starring Wesley Snipes. At Showcase: 3:10, 5:30, 7:45, 10:05, 12:15.
Red Corner At Briarwood: 1:30, 4:20.
Starship Troopers At Briarwood: 1:15, 4:20, 6:50, 9:40; at Showcase: 12:35, 3:30, 6:40, 9:25, 12:00.
Phone Numbers: Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 761-9700; Briarwood: 480-4555; Fox Village; 994-8080; Michigan Theater: 668-8397; Showcase: 973-8380; State: 994-4024.
Showtimes are effective Friday through Thursday. Late shows at Ann Arbor 1 & 2 and State are for Friday and Saturday only. Noon and mid-day matinees at Ann Arbor 1 & 2 are for Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday only; matinees at State are for Saturday and Sunday only.
11-20-97
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