CAMPUS CINEMA
Guantanamera (1997) A comedy exploring the nuances of life in Cuba. Spanish with English subtitles. Mich. 7 and 9:15 p.m.
MUSIC
James Keelaghan and Vance Gilbert Nationally touring singer/songwriters come to Ann Arbor. The Ark. 8 p.m. $12.50.
Steve Poltz Former Rugburns leader and co-writer of Jewel's "You Were Meant For Me" presents folk-pop originals. Local band 3 Speed opens. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $6.
Jazz Ensemble Performing classic and contemporary jazz. Rackham Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.
THEATER
Antigone A modern version of the sequel to "Oedipus," U-Prod's version is set in 1930s Kenya and directed by professor Glenda Dickerson. Trueblood Theater. 8 p.m. $7. 764-0450.
Life in Refusal Ari Roth's new play about a Russian refusnik who is helped to emigrate to the States by an American filmmaker. Performance Network. 8 p.m. Pay-what-you-can. 663-0681.
Book of Days World premiere of Lanford Wilson's newest script, about the effects of a hunting accident in a small town. Purple Rose Theater, 137 Park St, Chelsea. 8 p.m. $15-$25. 475-7902.
ALTERNATIVES
Mr. APA Pageant Presented by the Asian Pacific American student association. Pendleton Room, Michigan Union. 8 p.m. $2 at the door.
Miriam Bodian A publication celebration for "Hebrews of the Portugese Nation: Conversos and Community in Early Modern Amsterdam." Shaman Drum. 4 p.m.
Michael Connelly Acclaimed mystery writer signing his latest book, "Blood Work." Borders. 7:30 p.m.
Film Farm II University film festival featuring student-made shorts. Nat. Sci. 8 p.m. $3.
Geeks Movie Night Presenting kung-fu and sci-fi flicks. Bring your own computer equipment. Center for Information Technology Integration, 519 W. William. 8 p.m. Free.
MUSIC
Corey Harris Burgeoning young blues talent known for his slide-guitar mastery comes to Ann Arbor. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $10.
Speedball Detroit hard-rockers come to town. 60 Cycle Hum opens the show. Heidelberg. 10 p.m.
Five Guys Named Moe Jazz, pop, country and more. Espresso Royale Cafe, 214 S. Main. 9 p.m. Free.
Wind Ensembles University group performing at Rackham Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.
China Found Music Workshop Presenting a seminar. Blanche Anderson Moore Hall, School of Music. 3:30 p.m. Free.
THEATER
All in the Timing Rude Mechanicals' performs 6 of David Ives' short one-act plays. U-Club in the Union. 8 & 11 p.m. $6. 763-TKTS.
A Girl's Guide to Chaos Basement Arts presents the comedy. Arena Theater, ground level of the Frieze Building. 8 & 11 p.m. Free.
Antigone See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Life in Refusal See Thursday. $12. 8 p.m.
Book of Days See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Women's Glee Club The esteemed female choir presents classic choral pieces as well as varied a cappella music. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.
Zen Tricksters Nationally recognized Grateful Dead cover band injects Ann Arbor with its hippie free-love vibe. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $6.
Easy Action High-voltage punk band. With Detroit's Ebeling-Hughes. Heidelberg.10 p.m.
THEATER
All in the Timing See Friday. 8 p.m.
Antigone See Thursday. 8 p.m.
A Girl's Guide to Chaos See Friday. 8 p.m. and 12 a.m.
Life in Refusal See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Book of Days See Thursday. 3 & 8 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
African Nights II Show presented by the African American Students Association. Blue Carpet Lounge, Stockwell. 8 p.m. $5 at the door.
Patrick McGrath The author of the psychological thriller "Asylum" discusses and signs copies of his work. Borders. 7:30 p.m.
CAMPUS CINEMA
Border Street (1948) A film examining the horrors of the Nazi occupation of Warsaw from the standpoints of both the Jewish and gentile populations. Mich. 3 p.m. Free.
King Of Kings (1927) Cecil B. DeMille's silent portrayal of various events in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Clarion Hotel, 2900 Jackson Rd. 3 p.m. $4.
Welcome To Sarajevo (1997) Woody Harrelson stars as an American journalist reporting on the horrors of the war in Bosnia. Mich. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Campus Symphony Orchestra Performing the music of Brahms and Tchaikovsky. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.
Leo Kottke Folk legend graces audiences with his distinctive guitar stylings and fast-paced fingerpicking. The Ark. 9:30 p.m. $15.
China Found Music Workshop Presenting a Chinese traditional instrument ensemble from Taiwan. Rackham Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.
THEATER
House Blend Series Staged readings of new plays by local playwrights, featuring "What Motivates Men" by Katie Bohr. Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. 4th Ave. 7 p.m. $2. 913-9749.
All in the Timing See Friday. 8 p.m.
Antigone See Thursday. 2 p.m.
Life in Refusal See Thursday. 2 & 7 p.m.
Book of Days See Thursday. 2 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Feed the Poets Poetry reading with featured poets and an open mic. Del Rio Bar. 1:30 p.m.
CAMPUS CINEMA
Pixote (1981) Portuguese with English subtitles, this film chronicles the life of a 10-year-old street orphan struggling in Saõ Paulo. Mich. 4:10 p.m.
The Taste Of Cherry (1997) A man who wants to commit suicide must first find someone to bury him. Persian with English subtitles. Mich. 7 p.m.
Welcome To Sarajevo (1997) See Sunday. Mich. 9 p.m.
MUSIC
Bird of Paradise Orchestra The best in Ann Arbor jazz. Bird of Paradise. 9 p.m. $5.
Acoustic Open Mic Hosted by local talent Chris Buhalis. Tap Room, 201 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti. 9:30 p.m. Free.
ALTERNATIVES
Lee K. Abbott Ohio State English professor and fiction writer reads as part of the Visiting Writers Series. Rackham Amphitheatre. 4 p.m.
Local Poets Poetry Reading Lorna Goodison, Ray McDaniel and Community High School student Laura Fardig read in celebration of National Poetry Month. Ann Arbor District Library. 7:30 p.m.
Xylem Publication Celebration Contributors to Xylem, the University undergraduate literary journal, read from their work. Shaman Drum. 8 p.m.
CAMPUS CINEMA
Anatomy Of A Murder (1959) Jimmy Stewart and George C. Scott star in this Preminger-directed movie filmed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Mich. 4:10 p.m.
Victor, Victoria (1982) Julie Andrews and James Garner star in this movie about a woman singer who revives her career by posing as a man. Mich. 7 p.m.
Welcome To Sarajevo (1997) See Sunday. Mich. 9:45 p.m.
MUSIC
Susanne Mentzer Recently hailed for her performance in the MET's "Cosi fan tutte," this mezzo-soprano visits Ann Arbor for a solo engagement. Mendelssohn Theater. 8 p.m. $15-$25. 764-2538.
University Choir Presenting a program of Beethoven, Diemer, Brunner and Ramnish. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.
Jennifer Kimball Former co-vocalist for The Story performs originals. The Ark. 8 p.m. $11.
Poignant Plecostomus Well-known Ann Arbor gypsy-crazy-funk band. Bird of Paradise. 9 p.m. $5.
THEATER
Race Attacks ResRep presents its bit o' fun with music, theater and improv dealing with social themes. Baits Hall. 9 p.m. Free. 769-0500.
ALTERNATIVES
Ann Arbor Poetry Slam Open mic with featured poet Kevin Charles, editor-in-chief of "Dirty Word" magazine. The Club Above the Heidelberg. 7:30 p.m. $3.
Edward C. Pintzuk The author will be signing copies of and discussing his book, "Rogue Reds, Racial Justice, and Civil Liberties." Borders. 7:30 p.m.
CAMPUS CINEMA
Marianne and Juliane (1981) Two sisters in 1970s Germany live separate lives fighting for social change. Angell Aud. A. 7 p.m. Free.
Santa Clara (1995) A surreal comedy based on the novel by Pavel Kohout. Hebrew with English subtitles. Mich. 7 p.m.
Lawrence Of Arabia (1962) Winner of seven Academy Awards, Peter O'Toole stars as the Welsh adventurer. Mich. 9 p.m.
MUSIC
Arts Chorale Presenting a program of Britten, Copland, DeLasso, Haydn, Effinger, Farrow and more. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.
ALTERNATIVES
Donald Antrim The author of "Elect Mr. Robinson for a Better World" discusses and signs copies of "The Hundred Brothers," his latest work. Borders. 7:30 p.m.
Thylias Moss Reading from "Last Chance for the Tarzan Holler," her latest volume of poetry. Shaman Drum. 8 p.m.
04-02-98
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