CAMPUS CINEMA
Evil Dead (1983) One cabin. A group of college students. A whole mess of demons. What more could you ask for! State Theater, 233 State St. 12 mid. $5.50.
Forgiveness (1994) At an outdoor wedding party in an industrial town in former East Germany, the illusion of family harmony is destroyed as memories return of things that happened an eternity ago - before 1989. Lorch. 7 p.m. Free.
MUSIC
Bugs Beddow Band It's only fitting that a man named "Bugs" is fronting a vintage sound, horn-driven R&B band. Play it again, Bugs. Cavern Club, 210 S.First St. 332-9900. 10 p.m. $5.
Electric Boogaloo Speaking of breakin' it down, Alfonso used to cut a mean rug every now and then on "Silver Spoons." He probably would have liked this jam-happy Ypsilanti band. Cross Street Station, 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. 485-5050. 10:30 p.m. $4.
Cello Studio Recital Anthony Elliott's students perform. Blanche Anderson Moore Hall, E.V. Moore Bldg. 8 p.m.
G.C. Groves Experience country-flavored folk-rock originals on mandolin and guitar by this local singer-songwriter as he celebrates his new cd release, a true K.C. masterpiece. Gypsy Cafe 214 N. Fourth Ave., 994-3940. 9:30 p.m. $4.
Gamelan Ensemble Ethnomusicologist Judith Becker directs this concert. Rackham Auditorium., 915 E. Washington St., 8 p.m. Call 763-TKTS for seating information. $6.
Maschina Welcome to the bizarro machine. Special guests include Utopia Black and the Bottle Prophets. Check all purple boas at the door, please. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 996-8555. 9:30 p.m. $5.
Sister Seed Harmony-laden folk-rock originals by this Detroit-based, female acoustic duo. Not to be confused with the small New England feminist farming organization. One love, one seed. Espresso Royale Caffe, 214 S.Main St., 668-1838. 8 p.m. Free.
World Premire of "Possession for Orchestra" by Stephan Rush See Thursday, 8 p.m.
THEATER
The Magic Flute See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Chess See Friday. 8 p.m.
Don Quixote See Thursday. 7:30 p.m.
Jeffrey See Thursday. 7 and 11 p.m.
Fiddler on the Roof See Thursday. 8 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Kate Bornstein Performance artist presents her unique mix of poetry and drama. RC Auditorium, East Quad. 7 p.m.
Farcity Blues See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Hildegard Schmidt Lindstrom Author of "Child Prisoner of War Denmark WWII" reads. Barnes & Noble, 3245 Washtenaw, 677-6475. 2 p.m.
Al Kooper Songwriter and musician - no relation to Alice Cooper - reads from his new memoir, "Backstage Passes and Back-stabbing Bastards." Shaman Drum, 315 S. State, 662-7407. 7 p.m.
MFA I Performance See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Kivi Rogers See Thursday. 5:45, 8:15 & 10:45 p.m. $12.
The Eel See Friday. 9 p.m.
The Last Days (1998) This documentary about five Holocaust survivors won the Oscar for Best Documentary. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 5 & 7 p.m. $5.50.
MUSIC
American String Quartet Feeling decidedly patriotic? Harbor an appreciation for soothing string music? This may be your lucky day! Rackham Auditorium, 4 p.m. $16-30.
Campus Symphony Orchestra University group presents music by Barber (no relation to that guy in the Arcade), Rimsky-Korsakov and Beethoven. Hill Auditorium, 4 p.m. Free.
Horn Studio Recital Bryan Kennedy's students perform a wonderful horn concert. Britton Recital Hall, E.V. Moore Bldg. 5:30 p.m.
Louis Nagel As part of the "Pianists @ Kerrytown Series," Nagel performs two pieces by Beethoven, and speaks about Beethoven's life and works. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. 769-2999. 4 p.m. $10-25.
Original Brothers and Sisters of Love Everyone knows that Johnny Bravo and the Brady Six set the standard for brother/sister music groups. But this eclectic Ann Arbor quintet is hot on their platformed heels. Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington St. 213-1393. 9 p.m. Free.
Rufus Wainwright Dudes, listen to this guy Rufus - he knows what he's talking about! Seventh House, 7 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 335-8100. 9 p.m. $15.
THEATER
Chess See Friday. 2 p.m.
Don Quixote See Thursday. 7:30 p.m.
Fiddler on the Roof See Thursday. 2 p.m.
The Magic Flute See Thursday. 2 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Museum Tour Docents will conduct a tour of "Magdalena Abakanowicz and the Mindless Crowd." University Museum of Art, 525 S. State St. 764-0395. 2 p.m.
Blow Up (1966) Antonioni's film about a London photographer who takes a series of pictures of an unknowing, seemingly romantic couple. Realizing later he may have photographed a murder, he searches for the killers. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 4:10 p.m. $5.50.
The Last Days See Sunday. 7 & 9 p.m.
MUSIC
Acoustic Open Mic Make like Trey and dazzle Ann Arbor with your acoustic songsmanship. Extra points if you cover "YEM." Tap Room, 201 W.Michigan St., Ypsilanti. 482-5320. 9:30 p.m. Free.
Bird of Paradise Orchestra This massive big band tackles original compositions and standard arrangements, and every now and then, halfbacks who can't cut laterally. Bird of Paradise, 207 S.Ashley St., 662-8310 9 p.m.
Campus Philharmonic Orchestra Charles Burke directs the orchestra in Rossini, Grieg and Tchaikovsky. McIntosh Theatre, E.V. Moore Bldg. 8 p.m.
Randy Napoleon Quartet Jazz standards and original tunes by this local guitarist and his highly acclaimed friends. He's about to take Russia by storm, so go see what's up before the long, cold winter returns. Leonardo's, 2101 Bonisteel Blvd., 764-7544. 8 p.m. Free.
ALTERNATIVES
Lorna Goodison Poet reads from her latest book of poetry, "To Us, All Flowers are Roses." Rackham Ampitheater, 915 E. Washington St., 764-2538. 5 p.m.
Rickey Gard Diamond Author reads from his book "Second Sight." Shaman Drum, 315 S. State St., 662-7407. 8 p.m.
CAMPUS CINEMA
Afrikaner (1970) This documentary about Boer society in South Africa examines the beliefs and attitudes of traditional Afrikaners regarding racial segregation and the laws which place the security of the state above the rights of any individual. 1210 Chem. 7 p.m. Free.
Once Upon A Time In America (1984) Sergio Leone's last film, an epic that spans five decades in the lives of two men who rises from poverty in 1920s New York to criminal power. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 7 p.m. $5.50.
MUSIC
Blind Pig Showcase Night Young local bands scheduled to appear include Dose, Hump, Big Hipbone, and Electric Sunhouse. Could one of these groups be the next Getaway Cruiser? Let's hope not. Blind Pig, 208 S.1st St., 996-8555. 9:30 p.m. Free.
Freedy Johnston Fine folk-flavored fun with our favorite fellow named Freedy. This factoid is a fantastic farce. The Ark, 316 S. Main St., 761-1451. 7:30 p.m. $10
Kuz Freak-out jazz by this local avant garde four-piece. Why is it so crazy? Just kuz. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St., 662-8310 9 p.m. $5.
Open Mic Blues Jam Remember Michael Jackson's "Jam" video that featured Heavy D and Kris-Kross? This weekly event at the Tap Room is rather similar. Tap Room, 201 W.Michigan St., Ypsilanti. 482-5320. 9:30 p.m. Free.
Traditional Irish Session Open Mic Remember Michael Jackson's "Jam" video that featured Heavy D and Kris-Kross? This weekly event at Conor O'Neill's is not at all similar. Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main St. 665-2968. 9 p.m. Free.
Trio Fontenay Chamber music performers since 1980, the Trio will play Haydn, Ravel and Tchaikovsky. Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington St. 764-2538. 8 p.m. $12-24.
University Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir and University Choir Theodore Morrison and Kenneth Kiesler conduct music by Brahms, Mendelssohn and Bartók. Hill Auditorium, 825 North University Ave., 764-2538, 8 p.m. Free.
ALTERNATIVES
Erik Fredrickson Local actor reads from Bea Nergaard's "Boffin's Journey." Shaman Drum, 315 S. State St., 662-7407. 8 p.m.
CAMPUS CINEMA
Playing By Heart (1998) A sweet romantic comedy about four couples and a mother and son who are connected in life and love. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 7 p.m. $5.50.
Through The Olive Trees (1996) A movie-within-a-movie, this film tells the story of a director filming an earthquake-devastated Iranian Village. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 9:30 p.m. $5.50.
MUSIC
Open Mic Acoustic and Electric All styles are welcome at this jam session hosted by the Martindales. Hopefully Wink will be in attendance as well. Tap Room, 201 W.Michigan St., Ypsilanti. 482-5320. 9:30 p.m. Free.
Open Stage Most places only open up a single mic for hopeful performers, whereas the Ark reserves a whole stage. That's class. The first 12 acts that sign up at 7:30 p.m. get to perform on the aforementioned stage. The Ark, 316 S. Main St., 761-1451. 8 p.m. $3.
ALTERNATIVES
Art Videos "Francis Bacon" examines the life of this British painter known for his shocking, screaming-pope images. University Museum of Art, 525 S. State St. 764-0395. 12:10 p.m.
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