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Posted: Fri May 25 5:59 a.m. by Ann Dwyer
Memorial Day events include a military exhibit, concert, parades and other observances

There are plenty going on this weekend to celebrate Memorial Day, including community parades, observances, a weekend-long military exhibit and an outdoor concert.

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Posted: Sun May 20 5:57 a.m. by Ann Dwyer
Get your memories preserved at U-M's Hatcher Library

Colin Hay, former Men at Work lead singer, brings his one-man show to the Ark on Sunday night. BOOKS The "34th Annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair" will be held at the Michigan Union. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Among the items featured this year will be first editions of Joseph Conrad, ...

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Posted: Thu May 17 5:59 a.m. by Ann Dwyer
Get the low down on art and antique collecting; go cruisin' in Milan

THEATER See "The Phantom Tollbooth" at the College Theater on the Washtenaw Community College campus. Performances are today through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. This play tells the story of a young boy bored by school. He receives a magical tollbooth, and sets off ...

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Posted: Sun May 13 2:30 p.m. by Ann Dwyer
Catch Hank 3 at the Blind Pig; enjoy the peonies in the Arb

THEATER Monday continues "The Met - Live in HD: Wagner's Complete Ring Cycle" at the Quality 16 and Rave movie theaters. 6:30 p.m. "Die Walkure (The Valkyrie)" will play on Monday, and "Siegfried" on Wednesday. Deborah Voigt stars Brunnhilde, and Jay Hunter Morris plays Siegfried. $12.50. To order tickets or ...

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Posted: Sun May 13 5:58 a.m. by Ann Dwyer
Take Mom to tea or a concert ... or gross her out at an eyeball dissection

MOTHER'S DAY Take Mom to "Mother’s Day Tea" at the TeaHaus. 10 a.m. and 1 and 4 p.m. A full English tea with finger sandwiches, scones, and dessert. Reservations required by emailing lisa@teahaus-annarbor.com or calling 734-622-0460. $28. The TeaHaus is at 204 N. 4th Ave., Ann Arbor. 734-622-0460.

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Posted: Thu May 10 5:58 a.m. by Ann Dwyer
Indigo Girl Amy Ray comes to the Blind Pig; see This American Life on the big screen

BOOKS Local author Ann Pearlman will discuss her new book, "A Gift for My Sister" at Nicola's Books. 7 p.m. When a series of tragedies strikes, two sisters must somehow come together in the face of heartbreak, dashed hopes and demons of the past. Pearlman is also the author of ...

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Posted: Sun May 6 3:10 p.m. by Ann Dwyer
Dine for dollars or take in Wagner

THEATER See the The Met Live in HD series "Wagner’s Complete Ring Cycle" and the documentary "Wagner's Dream" at Quality 16 and Rave Ann Arbor. The documentary will show on Monday at 6:30 p.m. The Ring Cycle begins on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The other shows will run Monday, Wednesday ...

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Posted: Sun May 6 5:57 a.m. by Ann Dwyer
The Water Hill Music Fest is the place to be today

BIKE There will be a Fifth Anniversary Spectacular Bike Ypsi Spring Ride and Festival at the Ypsilanti Senior and Community Center. Free bike tune-ups and registration begin at 9 a.m. Register for rides by 9:45 a.m. Join the community parade at 1 p.m. There will be a post-ride rally and ...

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Posted: Thu May 3 3:04 p.m. by Ann Dwyer
You can find deals galore, then take in a burlesque show

FUNDRAISER The Family Learning Institute will hold a "Bee on Board for Literacy Spelling Bee" in the Morris Lawrence Building on the WCC campus on Friday. 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and music by the Community High Jazz Band. FLI has helped more than ...

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Posted: Thu May 3 5:56 a.m. by Ann Dwyer
Enjoy a Pete Seeger tribute concert or take the kids to the theater

THEATER See "The Cricket in Times Square" performed by the Wild Swan Theater at the Towsley Auditorium on the WCC campus this week. Today and Friday: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 2 p.m. Based on George Selden’s classic children’s tale of life in 1930s New York City. ...

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Posted: Sun Apr 29 3:16 p.m. by Ann Dwyer
Have your say on the new Jeff Daniels play; enjoy an evening visit to the Farmers Market

FILM "Martin Bandyke's Moving Pictures" series ends its run at the Michigan Theater on Monday. 7 p.m. This week, see "Jazz on a Summer's Day." A documentary about the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival. The film mixes images of water and the city with the performers and audience at the festival. ...

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Posted: Sun Apr 29 5:58 a.m. by Ann Dwyer
Happening today: Get on your bike and ride ... or sit back and sip a beer

BIKES The "Annual Antique and Classic Bicycle Show" returns to the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The biggest, oldest and the best antique and classic bicycle show in the nation. This event is mostly indoors, so rain or shine the show is on. $3 admission (kids ages 10 ...

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Posted: Thu Apr 26 3 p.m. by Ann Dwyer
Attend a gospel concert for Ozone House; get ready to star gaze

FUNDRAISER The Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker Road branch invites the community to its "Second Annual Get Inspired!Fundraiser" on Friday. 7 to 9 p.m. This year’s event features acclaimed illustrator Allan Drummond whose works are the cornerstone of "The Wartime Escape: Margret and H.A. Rey’s Journey from France." Funds raised at ...

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Posted: Thu Apr 26 5:58 a.m. by Ann Dwyer
Comedian Mark Sweeney brings the laughs to Ann Arbor

THEATER See the re-broadcast of "Manon" performed by the Metropolitan Opera at the Quality 16 movie theater. 1 p.m. A young provincial woman courted by two Parisian noblemen who is ruined by her taste for luxury. Tickets are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. Q16 is ...

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Posted: Thu Apr 19 12:46 p.m. by Ann Dwyer
See a sneak preview of 'The Five-Year Engagement'; hear Loudon Wainwright III at the Ark

FILM Get a special sneak preview of "The Five-Year Engagement" at the Michigan Theater on Friday. 7:30 p.m. Filmed in Ann Arbor, the new film from director Nicholas Stoller, producer Judd Apatow and Rodney Rothman looks at what happens when an engaged couple (Jason Segel and Emily Blunt) keeps getting ...

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