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| Courtesy of United Artists "Ronin" Director John Frankenheimer likes what he sees. He and the movie's cast hope you will, too. |
Hootie & the Blowfish Come hold their hands and let them cry. The State Theater, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-5450, ext. 1.
Jazodity Popular local ska band, The Articles, opens for jazz band. 9:30 p.m. The Blind Pig, 208 South First St. 996-8555.
Man or Astroman Robots programmed to rock. 9 p.m. The Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700, ext. 2.
Viktor Ullmann Centennial Celebration A concert version of the chamber orchestra "Der Kaiser von Atlantis," from 1944, will be performed. McIntosh Theatre, E.V. Moore Bldg. School of Music. 8 p.m.
THEATER
Avenue X: an a cappella musical See Thursday. 8 p.m.
On Golden Pond See Thursday. 8 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Stand-Up Comedy See Thursday. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Jerry Cantrell Coming to turn the State Theater into a "Boggy Depot." 7:30 p.m. State Theater, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-5450, ext. 1.
Kerrytown Concert House Performance Kayo Tatebe, a Japanese pianist, will be performing works by Mozart, Schumann, Beethoven Debussy and others. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 North Fourth Ave. 4 p.m. $10, Students $5. 769-2999.
Martin Sexton Atlantic recording artist, you may have heard of him. 7 and 9 p.m. The Ark, 316 South Main St. 761-1451.
They Might Be Giants Didn't they seem nice in the interview? Besides, "Particle Man" will be there, so should you. Michigan Theater. 668-8480.
Viktor Ullmann Centennial Celebration Chamber music from Viktor Ullmann's 1943-44 years will be performed. Britton Recital Hall, E.V. Moore Building, School of Music. 4 p.m.
THEATER
Avenue X: an a cappella musical See Thursday. 2 and 7 p.m.
On Golden Pond See Thursday. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Playhouse 2275 Platt Road. 2 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Gelek Rinpoche Brunch and a lecture on integrating spiritual practice into daily life, sponsored by Students for a Free Tibet. 11 a.m. Michigan Union Pendleton Room.
Open Mic Offers a chance to all to read and discuss literature. Borders. 11 a.m.
Patricia Pasick The author of "Almost Grown: Launching Your Child from High School to College," discusses and signs her book. First-year students, tell your parents. Barnes and Noble, 3245 Washtenaw. 2 p.m.
Tio's Hot Sauce Tasting You read the story on page 6, now try it for yourself. Tio's Mexican Cafe, 333 E. Huron St. Noon - 4 p.m.
CAMPUS CINEMA
Spike & Mike's Classic Festival Of Animation '98 See Friday. Mich. 7 p.m.
Pi (1998) See Friday. Mich. 9 p.m.
MUSIC
Guster Yeah! Frat-rock!!! 8 p.m. The Blind Pig, 208 South First St. 996-8555.
Brenda Kahn Singer/songwriter specializes in acoustic entertainment. 9 p.m. Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington St. 213-1393.
Son Volt Music writer Gabe Fajuri's favorite country-rock band plays acoustic set. 7:30 p.m. The Ark, 316 South Main St. 761-1451.
University Symphony Band Performing with funky computer-generated music. 8 p.m. Power Center, 121 Fletcher St. $6 students. 763-3333.
ALTERNATIVES
Feed the Poets Featured poets this month are Joe Matuzak and Josie Kearns, and the audience can participate with an open mic. Del Rio Bar, 122 W. Washington St. 2:30 p.m.
Ed Hirsch Poet reads from "On Love," his fifth collection. Shaman Drum. 8 p.m.
Viktor Ullmann: Composer, Jew, Anthroposophist, Humanist Two speakers will lecture on Ullmann's anthroposophist roles and his "Emperor of Atlantis" chamber opera. Rudolf Steiner House, 1923 Geddes Ave. 8 p.m.
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Cheat, A Night At The Show, Perils Of Pauline Part of the theater's ongoing Silent Film Series, three silent shorts. Mich. 4:10 p.m.
Spike & Mike's Classic Festival Of Animation '98 See Friday. Mich. 7 p.m.
Pi (1998) See Friday. Mich. 9 p.m.
MUSIC
Explosion: Cerebral Popular Ann Arbor jazz band continues to please crowds. 9 p.m. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St. 662-8310.
Sugar Pill Ann Arbor acoustic rock band shows its stuff. 10:30 p.m. Ashley's Pub, 338 S. State St. 996-9191.
University Philharmonia Orchestra Performing the Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1, Dvorak's "New World" Symphony, and Aharon Harlap's "A Child's World." Harlap serves as guest conductor. 8 p.m. Hill.
THEATER
Lord of Dance This Irish troupe of dancers will bring their famed performance to Fox Theatre for eight shows. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $15-60. 983-6611. 8 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Doug Allyn Celebrating Michigan Mystery Series Week, suspense writer reads from his work. Northeast Branch Library, 2713 Plymouth Rd. 7 p.m.
Ann Arbor Poetry Slam A monthly event that always draws a crowd. This month's featured poet is local playwrite Lyn Coffin. The Heidelberg Club Above, 215 N. Main St. 8 p.m.
Gary Holthaus Reading from his book "Wide Skies: Finding A Home in the West." Shaman Drum. 8 p.m.
Elwood Reid Former college football player reads from his novel "If I Don't Six." He shares the dramas of the life of a Big Ten football player. Shaman Drum. 7:30 p.m.
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Truce (1997) John Turturro stars in this Rosi-directed chronicle of the life of writer Primo Levi and his experience in the Auschwitz concentration camp. Mich. 7 p.m.
Spike & Mike's Classic Festival Of Animation '98 See Friday. Mich. 9:30 p.m.
One Tough Cop (1998) Stephen Baldwin plays Bo Dietl, the famous New York cop. Free sneak preview. Lorch. 8 p.m.
MUSIC
Bad Livers Not religion, not company. The Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700, ext. 2.
Kung Fu Diesel Come and party to the sound of rockabilly fun. 10 p.m. Cavern Club, 210 S. 1st St. 332-9900.
Viktor Ullmann Centennial Celebration Vocal Performance of song cycles and Jewish choral music, of works by Viktor Ullmann. Britton Recital Hall, E.V. Morre Bldg., School of Music. 8 p.m.
Joe Louis Walker Get down to this blues musician's sultry style. 7:30 p.m. The Ark, 316 South Main St. 761-1451.
THEATER
Lord of Dance See Tuesday. 8 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Ann Woodward In celebration of Michigan Mystery Series Week. West Branch Library, 2503 Jackson St. 7 p.m.
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| Courtesy of Gramercy Pictures Janeane Garofalo (left) and Vince Vaughn (right) star in David Dobkin's dark comedy "Clay Pigeons," the first comedy of 1998 to sympathetically portray a serial killer. Also starring Joaquin Phoenix. |
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| Courtesy of Atlantic Records Some 2/5 of a decade after they were on top of the pop music galaxy, South Carolina-natives Hootie and the Blowfish still only want to be with you. Tickets are still available for their Saturday night show at the State Theater in Detroit. |
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