The music of Thelonious Monk could be considered a religion; a religion so groundbreaking that it takes time for it to mature into what we accept it as now. In the name of the father, his son, and the music that is now our memory of the father, T.S. Monk Jr.
Jazz concert celebrates Monk's music, memory
Short of ballroom dance lessons in the Michigan Union or Ypsilanti's square dance club, it's been a while since there's been any new dance movement in and around Ann Arbor.
Until tonight.Liquid Lounge makes splashy jump into dry
"Out of our own mouths we are sentenced," writes Charles Wright in the final poem from his 1983 National Book Award-winning collection, "Country Music."
In his most recent volume, "Black Zodiac," he echoes, "Words speak for themselves / anonymity speaks for itself."
Wright's 'Black' is far from colorless
In the past few years with success in films like "Mars Attacks" and "The Frighteners," Michael J. Fox has proven that he is a multitalented young actor. Yet it is in the realm of television that Fox's charm truly thrives.
Fox is remembered most fondly for his stint on "Family Ties" playing conservative, business-minded Alex P. Keaton. 
Fox gives prime time a new 'Spin'
If you can't wait for the Phish Fall Tour to start, love improv-rock bands and have $5 laying around, check out the Ominous Seapods tonight at the Blind Pig.
Originally known only as a northeastern pot-rock band and brethren to God Street Wine, The Ominous Seapods have matured in the past few years to where their sound has weathered the storm and loyalists are starting to receive credit for sticking with the off-beat group from Albany.Ominous Seapods dive into improvisation at Blind Pig tonight
Take the buying of donor organs, a gangland shooting, gambling addiction, dangerous surgery, engagements and resignations. Mix with old friendships, ethical dilemmas, and distrust of a fellow surgeon. The result?
Why, the fourth season of "Chicago Hope," of course.'Chicago' hopes for the best in its fourth season
10-29-97
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