The List

Thursday

CAMPUS CINEMA

38th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival The Michigan Theater hosts this festival of independent and 16mm films. Today's events: Screenings at 7, 8, 9:30, and 11 p.m. Tickets are either $7, 12/2 shows, or $50 for the week. Technology discussion at 10 a.m. Free children's program at 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Q & A sessions with directors (free). Juror Anne Marie Fleming will give a free presentation on experimental animation at 3 p.m. There is also an 8 p.m. animation show for $5. 603 E. Liberty.

MUSIC

Ani Di Franco, Greg Brown, Gillian Welch Three well-regarded folk artists perform acoustic sets for all to enjoy. Hill Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. $25. 763-TKTS.

U-M Jazz Combos U-M's best jazz groups show what they've got. Rackham Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free. 764-2538.

THEATER

The Baker's Wife This Basement Arts production of the 1970s era musical by Steven Schwartz tells the story of a young French woman looking for happiness in love. Arena Theater, Frieze Building. 11 p.m. Free. 764-6800.

The Ride Down Mt. Morgan Arthur Miller's first full-length play in ten years tells the story of a man who married to two women, who cause his prosperous life to fall apart when they discover each other. Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. 8 p.m. Special Preview Show: pay-what-you-can. 663-0681.

Once on This Island The Young People's Theater presents this Caribbean version of "The Little Mermaid," with reggae and pop music. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre's Playhouse, 2275 Platt. 7:30 p.m. $8, $6 students. 971-7207.

Daughter of the Regiment U-M Opera Theater presents Donizetti's opera about French soldiers in the Napoleonic era and their water girl Maria. Mendelssohn Theater, Michigan League. 8 p.m. $18, $14, $7 students. 764-0450.

ALTERNATIVES

Henry Greenbaum and George Wise Holocaust survivor and liberator share their powerful stories, followed by Q & A. Part of the 21st Annual Conference on the Holocaust. Sallinger Resource Center, 3040 Frieze Building, 105 S. State. 12 p.m. Free. 769-0500.

Alice Mattison A fiction reading by the author of "Men Giving Money," "Women Yelling" and her latest novel, "The Book Borrower." Part of the UM Visiting Writers Series. Rackham Amphitheatre, 915 E. Washington. 5 p.m. Free. 647-6471.

Eric Johnson The auhor reads from his book "The Nazi Terror: The Gestapo, Jews and Ordinary Germans." Shaman Drum Bookshop, 311 S. State. 8 p.m. Free. 662-7404.

Classic Books, Classic Movies Russ Collins of Michigan Theater talks about classic books that became classic movies. Ann Arbor District Library Northeast Branch, 2713 Plymouth. 7:30 p.m. Free. 996-3180.

Bob LaPlante Author discusses his book "The Ten Million Mile Man." Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. 7 p.m. Free. 668-7652.

Art Video "Beverly Buchanan." This video explores artist Beverly Buchanan's childhood in the American South and shows the process of building miniature shacks. Media Room, U-M Museum of Art. 7:30 p.m. Free. 764-0395.

Gallery Talk Dr. Richard Edwards, Professor Emeritus of Far Eastern Art, will share his knowledge and perspective on "The Orchid Pavilion Gathering" exhibit, in Space, Time, and the Personal Brush in Chinese Painting. West Gallery, U-M Museum of Art. 12:10 p.m. Free. 764-0395.

Friday

CAMPUS CINEMA

38th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival Today's events: Screenings at 7, 8, 9:30, and 11 p.m. Tickets are either $7, 12/2 shows, or $50 for the week. Free Film Jams discussion and Q & A at 10 a.m. Juror Matthias Muller presents experimental works for free at 3 p.m. There is a narrative show at 8 p.m. for $5. 603 E. Liberty.

The Exorcist (1973) A truly freaky movie that proves two things: A) Little girls are scary when they vomit green sludge like a fire hose and B) Jesuit priests are tough little clerics. Brought to you by M-Flicks. At Nat Sci. 7 & 9:30 p.m. $3.

A Mongolian Tale (1995) A young Mongolian boy grows up with a foster family, changing his life forever. Viewed best with Mongolian Barbecue and Mongolian beer. Angell Hall Aud A, 8 p.m. Free.

MUSIC

Amazin' Blue One of the University's more reputable a cappella groups performs in their spring concert. Rackham Auditorium. 8 p.m. $6. 763-TKTS.

H20 Brings their sound to Detroit with special guests Kill Your Idols and Saves The Day. St. Andrew's, Detroit. 5:30 p.m. $10. (248) 645-6666.

WASP They appear with their very special guests the Impotent Sea Snakes, don't tell me that doesn't sound interesting. State Theatre, Detroit. 7:30 p.m. $15. (248) 645-6666.

DJ Cash Money Old school Philly DJ takes his 1s and 2s on the road. St. Andrew's, Detroit. 10 p.m. $6. (248) 645-6666.

THEATER

Love's Fire This show is performed by the R.C. Players. R.C. Auditorium, East Quad Dormitory. 8 p.m. $5, $3 students.

Godspell MUSKET presents this rock and '60s youth culture-influenced show of the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Power Center, 121 Fletcher Street. 8 p.m. $12, $7 students, seniors, youths. 763-1107.

Elise This Basement Arts production of a new musical tells the story of a woman trapped by the changing society of corporate America. Arena Theater, Frieze Building. 11 p.m. Free. 764-6800.

The Ride Down Mt. Morgan Arthur Miller's first full-length play in ten years tells the story of a man who is married to two women, who cause his life to fall apart when they discover each other. Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. 8 p.m. $18. 663-0681.

Once on This Island The Young People's Theater presents this Caribbean version of "The Little Mermaid," with reggae and pop music. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre's Playhouse, 2275 Platt. 7:30 p.m. $8, $6 students. 971-7207.

Daughter of the Regiment U-M Opera Theater presents Donizetti's opera about French soldiers in the Napoleonic era and their water girl Maria. Mendelssohn Theater, Michigan League. 8 p.m. $18, $14, $7 students. 764-0450.

ALTERNATIVES

Maestro Ali Akbar Khan This living master of Indian classical music performs on the sarod instrument, accompanied by Zakir Hussain on the tabla. Hill Auditorium, 825 North University Ave. 8 p.m. $36, $34, $24, $16. 764-2538.

Saturday

CAMPUS CINEMA

38th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival Today's events: screenings at 2, 7, & 9:30. Tickets are either $7, 12/2 shows, or $50 for the week. Free Film Jams discussion and Q&A at 10 a.m. Free kids film screening at 11 a.m. Sister fetival film program at 12:30, free.

Animania If you find the AA Film Fest too suffy for your tastes, check out Animania, featuring a wide variety of Japanese animation. From Card Captor Sakura to Rouroni Kenshin, there's something for everyone. Featuring the movie: "City Hunter '99." From 4 until Midnight, MLB Aud 3, free.

Chess (2000) Auteur Mark Marabate hits the big screen with this homage to Hitchcock. The creator of "Panic" and "Floor 29" brings us this film created and presented entirely in digital media. Featuring an original score by Jennifer Kes Remington and local band, Seymour. Angel Hall Aud A, 7 p.m. $2.

Dark Odyssey (1954) A neorealist take on Grecian-American society in New York. A Greek sailor comes to America to get revenge for his sister's death. Preceded by a talk by Dr. Leontis on the Greek diaspora at 7 p.m. Angell Hall Aud B, 8:15 p.m. Free.

MUSIC

James Brown The Hardest Working Man In Show Business visits Ann Arbor for one night only. See Chris Kula's coverage on page 5B. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. $25-$60. 763-TKTS.

Sugar Pill Local favorite plays their hits for all to hear. Blind Pig, 208 S. First. 10 p.m. $5. 996-8555.

Funktelligence 7-man Ann Arbor band mixes jazz and hip-hop for a unique musical collage. Unique if you don't count Gang Starr. Cross Street, Ypsilanti. 10:30 p.m. $7. 485-5050.

THEATER

Love's Fire See Fri. 8 p.m. $5, $3 students.

Godspell See Sat. 8 p.m.

Trespasses This Basement Arts production of a new musical follows the feud between two brothers and the guilt that results from unresolved conflicts. Arena Theater, Frieze Building. 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Free. 764-6800.

The Ride Down Mt. Morgan See Fri. 8 p.m.

Once on This Island See Fri. 7:30 p.m.

Daughter of the Regiment See Fri. 8 p.m.

ALTERNATIVES

Empower! A Celebration of Women This benefit extravaganza for Rwandan women is headlined by 58 Greene, Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theatre. Also featuring poetry readings, international snacks, raffle prizes and Indian and Turkish dancing. U-Club, Michigan Union. 8 p.m. $8. 763-TKTS.

Sunday

CAMPUS CINEMA

38th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival Today's events: Screenings of award-winning mfilms at 5, 7, & 9 p.m. Tickets are either $7, 12/2 shows, or $50 for the week.

A Map of the World (1999) Sigourney Weaver stars as a mother whose best friend's daughter drowns. She must cope with the tragedy with the community she lives in. Also starring Julianne Moore and Chloe Sevigny, from the Jane Hamilton book. At Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 5 and 7:45 p.m. $5.50.

Andre's Lives (1998) An examination of the Holocaust from the perspective of obligation to remember versus need to forget the past. Sponsored by Hillel. Angell Hall Aud B, 8 p.m. Free.

MUSIC

American String Quartet The four-person group ping-pongs between Beethoven and more recent composers. Rackham Auditorium. 4 p.m. $16-$30. 764-2538.

Zhihua Tang Pianist from Indiana University plays classical music from a range of composers. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth. 8 p.m. $7 ($5 students). 769-2999.

THEATER

Godspell See Fri. 2 p.m.

The Ride Down Mt. Morgan See Fri. 2 p.m. $15.

Once on This Island See Fri. 2 p.m.

Daughter of the Regiment See Fri. 2 p.m.

ALTERNATIVES

Holocaust Poetry Reading Van K. Brock, Charles Fishman and Myra Sklarew read from their works about the Holocaust and its memory, followed by book signing and reception. Part of the 21st Annual Conference on the Holocaust. Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. 2 p.m. Free. 769-0500.

Stilyagi Sci-Fi Book Club Monthly meeting, every 3rd Sunday. Today, a discussion of "Neuromancer" by William Gibson. Nicola's Books, 2513 Jackson. 5 p.m. Free. 390-2369.

Panel Discussion Visiting artist Annette Lawrence will discuss her installation "Transparent/Opaque," which she created with School of Art & Design students. Apse,

U-M Museum of Art. 3 p.m. Free. 764-0395.

Monday

CAMPUS CINEMA

A Map of the World (1999) See Sun. 7 p.m. $5.50.

The End of the Affair (1999) An adaptation of Graham Greene's novel, featuring Julianne Moore and Ralph Fiennes. An investigation into an affair reveals more than anyone could imagine. At the Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 7:30 p.m. $5.50.

MUSIC

Thomas Quasthoff German baritone sings songs by composers such as Brahms. Mendelssohn Theatre. 8 p.m. $20-$35. 764-2538.

Luka Bloom Irish guitarist continues St. Pat's celebration into Monday. The Ark, 316 S. Main. 8 p.m. $15. 761-1451.

THEATER

Truth & Consequences Residence Hall Repertory Theatre presents a new show about the choices college students face. Baits Dorm. 9:30 p.m. Free. 769-0500.

ALTERNATIVES

Hiroku Fujita Storyteller transcends the bounds of language with traditional Japanese tales, stories, songs and puppets. Stories in Japanese with introduction in English. Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. 2 p.m. Free. 668-7652.

Tuesday

CAMPUS CINEMA

A Map of the World (1999) See Sun. 6:45 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50.

End of the Affair (1999) See Mon. 9:50 p.m. $5.50.

The Shining (1980) Jack Nicholson stars in this Kubrick film as a writer turned crazed murderer. Also starring Shelley Duvall and Scatman Crothers. "Heeeere's Johnny!" At the Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 7 p.m. $5.50.

MUSIC

U-M Arts Chorale The Chorale performs songs by Mozart and Aaron Copland. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free. 764-2538.

Atlantis Trio Group plays chamber music on a violin, viola, cello and harpsichord. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth. $10-$25. 769-2999.

ALTERNATIVES

Sarah Willis The author reads from her first novel "Some Things That Stay." Shaman Drum Bookshop, 311 S. State. 8 p.m. Free. 662-7404.

Youth Poetry Slam Semi-final #1 Twenty youth performance poets face off to compete for a spot on the Ann Arbor Youth Poetry Slam Team. Pioneer High Little Theater, 601 W. Stadium. 7 p.m. $3, free for high school students. 477-0558.

Transgender Book Club Monthly meeting every third Tuesday. Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. Fourth Ave. 7 p.m. Free. 663-0036.

Wednesday

CAMPUS CINEMA

A Map of the World (1999) See Sun. 7:30 & 10 p.m. $5.50.

MUSIC

Groupa European folk singers playing multiple instruments. The Ark, 316 S. Main. 8 p.m. $13.50. 761-1451.

Michigan Chamber Players These playas celebrate Bach's 315th birthday with a concert dedicated to him. Rackham Auditorium. Word to Johnnie S. 8 p.m. Free. 764-2538.

ALTERNATIVES

Michelle Cliff Jamaican-born author of "Abeng," "No Telephone to Heaven" and "The Store of a Million Items" reads from her recent work. Rackham, 915 E. Washington. 5 p.m. Free. 936-3518.

Dr. Thomas Waldinger A discussion and book signing of "The Wisdom of Life Through My Patients." Borders Arborland, 3527 Washtenaw. 7 p.m. Free. 677-6948.

Youth Poetry Slam Semi-final #2 See Tues. Huron High School Auditorium, 2727 Fuller. 7 p.m. $3, free for high school students. 477-0558.

Art Video "African Art, Women, and History, The Luba People of Central Africa." This documentary explores Luba Art and how it is intertwined with women's history. Media Room, U-M Museum of Art. 12:10 p.m. Free. 764-0395.

Zakir Hussain on the tabla. Hill Auditorium, 825 North University Ave. 8 p.m. $36, $34, $24, $16. 764-2538.

Godspell See Sat. 8 p.m.

American String Quartet The four-person group ping-pongs between Beethoven and more recent composers. Rackham Auditorium. 4 p.m. $16-$30. 764-2538.

Holocaust Poetry Reading Van K. Brock, Charles Fishman and Myra Sklarew read from their works about the Holocaust and its memory, followed by book signing and reception. Part of the 21st Annual Conference on the Holocaust. Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. 2 p.m. Free. 769-0500.

The End of the Affair (1999) An adaptation of Graham Greene's novel, featuring Julianne Moore and Ralph Fiennes. An investigation into an affair reveals more than anyone could imagine. At the Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 7:30 p.m. $5.50.

Courtesy of New Line Cinema

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