The List Thursday CAMPUS CINEMA The Straight Story (1999) David Lynch comes up with his best movie in years without a single severed body part or crime of passion. Richard Farnsworth looks like an Oscar nominee as the no-nonsense farm codger who tries to atone for enmity with his brother by riding a mower across Iowa. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 7 p.m. $5.50. The Source (1999) A embarrassment of talent - dramatic, musical, literary, et. al. - gets involved in this Chuck Workman documentary about the days when the Beat went on, over and far out. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 9:15 p.m. $5.50. Cradle Will Rock (1999) Tim "Hood" Robbins and his merry thespians right wrongs by portraying a less well-paid '30s equivalent and their vile foes. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 6:45 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50. MUSIC Ann Arbor Festival of Sound Head uptown to see a festive interpretation of Schubert's "Winterreise" by a pianist and a mezzo-soprano. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. 8 p.m. $5-$7. 769- 2999. Hip-Hop Thursday The B-boys and B-girls get down to the funky beats and smooth turntablism of DJ Status. Cavern Club, 210 S. First St. 10 p.m. $3. 332-9900. College Night The weekly college band showcase features Small Brown Bike, Capture the Flag and Rhudabega. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 10 p.m. $4. 996-8555. Vivaldi Gala The Academy of Early Music performs a tribute to this composer of baroque and choral music, featuring many of the area's finest vocalists. Bethlehem United Church of Christ, N. Fourth Ave. 4 p.m. 995-5051. Call for ticket prices. THEATER Lighten up the Sky! This enchanting comedy, written by Moss Hart while George S. Kaufman was elsewhere, is brought to the stage by the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Playhouse, 2275 Platt Rd. 8 p.m. $16, $14 students. 971- AACT. ALTERNATIVES Dagoberto Gilb PEN/Faulkner award-winning author of "The Magic Blood" gives a reading as part of the U-M Visiting Writers Series. Rackham Amphitheatre, 915 E. Washington. 5 p.m. Free. 764-6296. Ha Jin 1999 National Book Award winner (for fiction) reads from and signs copies of "Waiting." Make it an award-studded night and catch the doubleheader, why don't ya. Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. 7:30 p.m. Free. 668-7652. Richard Burgin Burgin reads from "Ghost Quartet," his new novel about love and self-destruction in the contemporary classical music scene. Shaman Drum Bookshop, 315 S. State. 8 p.m. Free. 662-7407. Lisa Gaynier and Shirley Tong Parola Former owners of Kerrytown's Diamond Head Cafe discuss their new island cookbook. Borders Arborland, 3527 Washtenaw. 7 p.m. Free. 677-6948. "All Power to the People - The Black Panther Party and Beyond" Friends of RAIL/MIM present documentary film and discussion about the history of the Black Panther Party, the Young Lord's Party and the American Indian Movement. Michigan Union, Sophia B. Jones Room. 6 p.m. Free. 763-5750. Gallery Talk The Museum of Art's Senior Curator of Asian Art Dr. Marshall Wu will present a personal overview and introduction to the Museum's collection of Chinese paintings from many dynasties. West Gallery, Museum of Art. 12:10 p.m. Free. 764-0395. Art Video In "Christo's Valley Curtain," the audience receives a glimpse into the motivation behind this unique project where the artist suspended a nine-ton curtain above Rifle Gap, Colorado. Media Room, Museum of Art. 12:10 p.m. Free. 764-0395. Friday CAMPUS CINEMA Cradle Will Rock See Thurs. 6:45 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50. Being John Malkovich (1999) The original title, "Being Josh Asselin," was dropped, just like the Purdue game and the rest of the season. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 12 a.m. $5.50. The Source Voila. C'est la source! La source! Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 7 & 9 p.m. $5.50. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) He makes me laugh. Nat. Sci. 7 & 9:30 p.m. $3. MUSIC Cabaret Fest Acclaimed New York cabaret artist Julie Wilson teams up with pianist Mark Hummel to highlight an evening also featuring U-M's musical theatre students. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. 8 p.m. $15-40. 769-2999. Scott Hardkiss Forget about all the cheap beer and drunken lunatics at Rick's for once and head to Detroit for one of the west coast's best house DJs. Motor, 3515 Caniff, Hamtramck. 9 p.m. $10-$15. 313-369-0090. Jump Little Children Headliners of an entertainment evening that begins with the ambitious (not to mention marketing-savvy) local band Sugar Pill. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. $8. 996-8555. THEATER After Liverpool Student-administered talent brings this show to the Basement Arts stage. Arena Theatre, Frieze Building. 8 & 11 p.m. Free. 764-6800. Lighten up the Sky! See Thursday. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Playhouse, 2275 Platt. 8 p.m. $16, $14 students. 971-AACT. ALTERNATIVES The View: Youth, Leadership and Diversity at the Millennium Lisa Ling, newest cast member of ABC's "The View," hosts conversations with student leaders. Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington. 6 p.m. Free. 764-6296. You and the Flower of Life: Essence Point A look at the interconnection of sacred geometry, the human energy field, Merkabas, Earth history and current life experiences. Call for time and place, to be announced. Free. 913-9830. Saturday CAMPUS CINEMA Cradle Will Rock See Fri. 6:45 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50. Being John Malkovich See Fri. 12 a.m. $5.50. The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg (1999) Hammerin' Hank swings again in this exclusive presentation about the man, the myth, the Jewish legend. A special presentation of Hillel. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 7:30 p.m. $10. One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovitch (1971) Tom Courtenay stars in this adaptation of the Solzhenitsyn forced-labor camp classic. Shot on location in the real frozen tundra. (It's in Siberia, you freakin' cheeseheads.) Nat. Sci. 9 p.m. $4. MUSIC 23rd Annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival An ensemble of acoustic guitar toting musicians led by Shawn Colvin invade the city. Hill Auditorium. 6 p.m. $25-$30. Kenny Larkin Come experience the sounds of a true Detroit techno pioneer at the city's hottest club. Motor, 3515 Caniff, Hamtramck. 9 p.m. $10-$15. 313-369-0090. Domestic Problems This Grand Rapids-based band brings their guitars and horns to our city once again for some rambunctious fun. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 10 p.m. $5. 996-8555. Barbara Hendricks This Arkansas-born critically-acclaimed soprano performs with pianist Staffan Scheja. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 North University Avenue. 8 p.m. Tickets: $40, $25. 764-2538. THEATER Miscellennium: A Cabaret Collage Performance artist Andy Kirshner puts together a variety show with other local talents. Workbench Furniture, located in Kerrytown shops. 9 p.m. $15 reserved (first three rows), $10 general admission. 769-2999. After Liverpool See Thursday. Arena Theatre, Frieze Building. 7 p.m. Free. 764-6800. Lighten up the Sky! See Thursday. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Playhouse, 2275 Platt. 8 p.m. $16, $14 students. 971-AACT. ALTERNATIVES David E. Davis Automotive journalist and "Car Nut" David E. Davis presents and signs copies of his new collection "Thus Spake." Nicola's Books Westgate, 2513 Jackson. 1 p.m. Free. 662-4110. Robert Kaplan Author of "The Nothing That Is: A Natural History of Zero" reads from his book. Shaman Drum Bookshop, 315 S. State. 8 p.m. Free. 662-7407. Sunday CAMPUS CINEMA Cradle Will Rock See Fri. 6:45 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50. Topsy Turvy (1999) Mike Leigh's story of musical duo Gilbert and Sullivan. Those who do not like musicals are encouraged to stay home. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 7:30 p.m. $5.50. Queen Kelly (1928) Gene Kelly? No, Queen Kelly. Green Kelly? No, Queen Kelly. Directed by the creepy butler from "Sunset Boulevard." I swear. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 5 p.m. $5.50. MUSIC Victor Antonio and Brad Deroche These two classical guitarists jam together to some old school hits. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. 4 p.m. $7-$10. 769-2999. Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session For all the local jazzheads who want to get off. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St. 9 p.m. Free. 662-8310. Michigan Chamber Players Finish off your weekend with this big party celebrating Mozart's birthday, presented by the Faculty Artists of the U-M School of Music Rackham Auditorium. 4 p.m. Free. 764-8572. THEATER Lighten up the Sky! See Thursday. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Playhouse, 2275 Platt. 2 p.m. 971-AACT. $16, $14 students. ALTERNATIVES Dr. Maxwell Hearn Head Curator of Asian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Dr. Hearn will deliver a lecture on "Seeking the Self Amid Mountains and Waters: China's Human Landscape." U-M Museum of Art, 525 S. State. 3 p.m. Free. 764-0395. Docent Tour Visitors will receive a complementary tour of "The Orchid Pavilion Gathering" exhibit. Museum of Art. 2 p.m. 764-0395. Free. Monday CAMPUS CINEMA Cradle Will Rock See Fri. 6:45 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50. MUSIC Summers, Delaney & Sharp Forget about class and venture to your favorite walking-distancebookstore for two acoustic guitars, an upright bass, books, CDs, videos and coffee. Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. 1 p.m. Free. 668-7652. Tuesday CAMPUS CINEMA Cradle Will Rock See Friday. 9:40 p.m. $5.50. Topsy Turvy See Sun. 6:30 p.m. $5.50. Lolita (1962) Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece about Humbert Humbert and his pedophilic desires. This is unrelated to all the websites found after a search for the word "lolita." Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 7 p.m. $5.50. MUSIC Blind Pig Showcase There is an excellent chance that one of the bands may be good. Bring in the funk. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 10 p.m. Free. 996-8555. Dancehall Reggae Night Bet you haven't heard too much of this music. All Star Café, 1321 S. University. 9 p.m. $3. 741-9125. Wednesday CAMPUS CINEMA Cradle Will Rock See Friday. 9:40 p.m. $5.50. Topsy Turvy See Sun. 6:30 p.m. $5.50. MUSIC Spoiled Rotten Ladies Night Interested in a large cast of intoxicated young ladies from Ypsilanti shaking their thangs to bad music? It could be a promising change of pace from Ann Arbor's women. The Edge, 2275 Ellsworth, Ypsilanti. 9 p.m. $2 for men. Free for women. 434-0800. House and Techno Night A feeble though sincere and appreciated attempt to duplicate a real club experience. All Star Café, 1321 S. University. 9 p.m. $3. 741-9125. Courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures "The Straight Story" with Richard Farnsworth takes its final local bows this weekend. Originally on page 14B in the 1-27-2000 issue of the Daily.