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LISTINGS - WEEK OF OCTOBER 23

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23

Concerts and performances
Premieres of New Music. MSU graduate student composers present their new works. 7:30 p.m. Music Auditorium, MSU campus. Free. 355-3345.

Literature and poetry
Mystery Reading Group. Discussion of Michigan mystery authors with Susan Merkle. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 5132 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Free. 327-3968.
“Fahrenheit 451” drop-in reading group. Part of the One Book One Community program. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 333 E. Grand River, East Lansing. Free. 324-3926.
“Fahrenheit 451” gala film showing. Hosted by the East Lansing Film Society and East Lansing High School Film Club. Film begins at 7 p.m. with a panel and audience discussion at 9 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, East Lansing. Free. www.onebook.msu.edu
“Vintage View of Leelanau County.” Discussion and book signing with author Christian Byron. 7:30 p.m. Schuler Books & Music, Meridian Mall, Okemos. Free. 349-8840.

Comedy
Greg Morton. 8 p.m. Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N. East St., Lansing. Reservations at 482-1468

Events
Game Night in the Café. Join in a game of Scrabble, euchre, checkers or chess. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 333 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. Free. 324-3926.
MSU Student Cancer Support Network. Meeting for students with a history of cancer or those supporting cancer patients. 7:30-9 p.m., MSU Room in the MSU Union, MSU campus. Free. 353-0718.

Speakers
“Viewing Chinese Women from Different Cultural Perspectives, East and West.” Featuring Zang Jian, associate professor, Department of History, Beijing University. 7 p.m. Kellogg Center Auditorium, MSU campus. Free. 353-1680.
“Do LGBT Persons Have The Right to Parent? Second-Parent Adoption in Michigan.” With Jay Kaplan, attorney for the LGBT Law Project with the Michigan ACLU. 7:30 p.m. 331 S. Case Hall, MSU campus. Free. 353-3759 or 323-0581.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24

Concerts and performances
Jose Carreras. Opera singer, one of the Three Tenors. 7:30 p.m. Wharton Center Great Hall, MSU campus. $40-$70. 432-2000.

Theater
“Hedda Gabler.” Hedda Gabler marries dull George Tesman and foresees a life of middle-class tedium stretching ahead. Increasingly, she is drawn into the clutches of her admirer, Judge Brack, who seeks to establish a menage a trois. By Henrik Ibsen. 7 p.m., Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. $5-$12. 482-5700. (See review)
“Parallel Lives.” Two-women portray 14 characters in a fast-paced series of vignettes exploring the lives of women and the world they live in. 8 p.m. The Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. $20, including appetizers and refreshments. 290-4375.
“The Pajama Game.” Musical comedy: the head of a pajama company’s grievance committee falls for an exec — the new superintendent. 8 p.m. Lebowsky Center, 122 E. Main St., Owosso. $15 adult/$5 student. (989) 723-4003.

Literature and poetry
“Out of the Ashes: Readings from Banned and Burned Books.” Discussion, part of the One Book One Community reading program. 7 p.m. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Rd., East Lansing. Free. Register by calling 351-2420.
Bernard Waber. Book signing with the children’s author of “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.” 7-8:30 p.m. Schuler Books & Music, Meridian Mall, Okemos. Free. 349-8840.
Harry Potter Trivia Night. With prizes for the top winner. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 333 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. Free. 324-3926.

Comedy
Greg Morton. 8 p.m. Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N. East St., Lansing. Reservations at 482-1468

Speakers
“Who gets Grama’s yellow pie plate?” Featuring Pat Lamison of the Michigan State University Extension Service. 7:30 p.m. Meridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord Smith Ct., Okemos. Free. 347-7300.
“Liminal Girls and Liminal Worlds: The Triumph of the Shojou in Contemporary Japanese Anime.” Featuring Susan Napier, professor of Asian Studies, University of Texas, Austin. 7 p.m. Union Gold Rooms A & B, MSU campus. Free. 353-1680.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25

Concerts and performances
I-Fu Wang and Dai Uk Lee. Violin and Piano. 8 p.m. Music Auditorium, MSU campus. Free. 353-5340.
Lou and Peter Berryman. Musical satirical humorists. 8 p.m. Ten Pound Fiddle Coffeehouse, Unitarian Universalist Church, 855 Grove St., East Lansing. $2-$12. 337-7744.
Hot Toe Mitty. Bluegrass band. 8-9:30 p.m. Schuler Books and Music, Meridian Mall, Okemos. Free. 349-8840.

Theater
“Parallel Lives.” (See description under Oct. 24) 8 p.m. The Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. $10. 290-4375.
“Hedda Gabler.” (See description under Oct. 24) 8 p.m., Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. $5-$12. 482-5700.
“The Grapes of Wrath.” American classic about Depression-era migrants. 8 p.m., Dart Auditorium, Lansing Community College campus. $10 general/$5 senior and student. 483-1488.
“Family Secrets.” Dramatic comedy presenting three generations of a New York family that relocates to California in the early ’80s. 8 p.m. Wharton Center Pasant Theatre, MSU campus. $36. 432-2000.
“The Will Rogers Follies.” The biography of Will Rogers told through the medium of a 1930s Ziegfield Follies Production. 8 p.m. Bellevue High School Auditorium, Bellevue. $8 adult/$7 senior/$5 student. (616) 763-2108.

Film
“The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg.” Documentary profiling Detroit Tigers Hank Greenberg, the first Jewish baseball star. 7 p.m. W449 MSU Main Library, MSU campus. Free. 353-8700.

Events
War in Iraq: Do You Object? Teach-in discussing background on Iraq, relation to Islam, effect on war on terrorism, negative consequences for the U.S., imperialism at home and abroad, history of U.S. interventions, legal considerations and consequences, aims of U.S. policies. 3-5 p.m. 108B, Wells Hall, MSU campus. 355-1808.

Literature and poetry
Open Mic Poetry Night. All welcome. 7 p.m. Way Station, 223 S. Washington, Lansing. Free. 853-1336.
Open Mike Poetry Reading. All welcome. 8 p.m. Blue Note Café (co-sponsored by Xicano Development Center), 623 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing.
“Fahrenheit 451” drop-in reading group. Part of the One Book One Community program. 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 333 E. Grand River, East Lansing. Free. 324-3926.

Comedy
Sketchy People. Improvisational group. 8 p.m., Bailey Community Center, 300 Bailey St., East Lansing. $3, family rates available. www.sketchypeople.com
Greg Morton. 7:45 and 10 p.m. Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N. East St., Lansing. Reservations at 482-1468

Events
37th Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Featuring a silent auction, exhibits, demonstrations and a supervised swap. 6-9 p.m. Ingham County Fairgrounds, Mason. $2 adult/$0.50 teen.
Fall Fling. Chili tasting, storytelling, costume making, face painting, scavenger hunt, live entertainment and classic films. 6-10 p.m. Howell Downtown Development Authority, 110 1/2 N. Michigan Ave., Howell. Free. 545-4240.
Introduction to MAGIC Training Session. 10-11 a.m. EG-2, MSU Main Library, MSU campus. Free. 353-8700.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

Concerts and performances
Musicians for Music in the Schools. A benefit concert for the Lansing School District’s Music Programs, featuring Kjell Croce, Strangers in the Night, The Fabulous Heftones, Hot Toe Mitty, Those Delta Rhythm Kings and more. 7:30 p.m. Hannah Community Center, Albert A. White Theater, 819 Abbott Rd., East Lansing. $15. Advance tickets $10, available at Elderly Instruments 1100 N. Washington Ave. in Lansing and Archives Book Shop, 517 W. Grand River Ave. in East Lansing. 372-7880 or 332-8444.
MSU Symphony Orchestra. With clarinetist Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr and violinist Walter Verdehr. 8 p.m. Wharton Center Great Hall, MSU campus. $7 adult/$5 senior/students free. 353-5340.
“Always — Irving Berlin.” American songs performed by Singers on the Grand. 7:30 p.m. Grand Ledge Opera House, corner of Bridge and River streets, Grand Ledge. $10 advance/$12 at the door. 627-1443

Theater
“Parallel Lives.” (See description under Oct. 24) 8 p.m. The Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. $10. 290-4375.
“The Grapes of Wrath.” (See description under Oct. 25) 8 p.m., Dart Auditorium, Lansing Community College campus. $10 general/$5 senior and student. 483-1488.
“Hedda Gabler.” (See description under Oct. 24) 8 p.m., Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. $5-$12. 482-5700.
“Family Secrets.” (See description under Oct. 25) 8 p.m. Wharton Center Pasant Theatre, MSU campus. $36. 432-2000.
“The Will Rogers Follies.” (See description under Oct. 25) 8 p.m. Bellevue High School Auditorium, Bellevue. $8 adult/$7 senior/$5 student. (616) 763-2108.

Literature and poetry
Family Story Time. Stories, dancing, painting and edible art. In celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month. 1 p.m. Delta Township District Library, 4538 Elizabeth Rd., Lansing. Free. Register at 321-4014.
Saturday Story hour for Children. 11 a.m. Schuler Books & Music, Meridian Mall, Okemos and Eastwood Towne Center, 2820 Towne Center Blvd., Lansing. Free. 349-8840 or 316-7495.

Comedy
Greg Morton. 7:45 and 10 p.m. Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N. East St., Lansing. Reservations at 482-1468

Events
Every Woman’s Weekend. Workshops and music night celebrating women. Workshop topics include women’s issues, art, frisbee, belly dancing, knitting and a 5 p.m. body image workshop with Lisa Hunter. The music night features Lisa Hunter and several local musicians. Workshops run noon to 6:30 p.m. Rooms 115, 116 and 118 Eppley Center, MSU campus. Women’s Music Night begins at 7:30 N100 Business College. www.msu.edu/~msuwomen or (248) 890-0881.
Ballroom dancing. With music by the Swingtones. 7-8 p.m. dance lesson, dance 8 p.m. Grand Ledge Country Club, 5811 E. St. Joseph Highway. 25 per couple. 337-2731 or 484-3130.
“End-of-the-Rains” festival. Ancient Buddhist celebration, featuring dhamma talk, free picnic, Thai food and dancing. 10 a.m.-dark. Dhammasala Forest Ministry, 14780 Beardslee Road, Perry. 675-1010.
37th Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Featuring a silent auction, exhibits, demonstrations and a supervised swap. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Ingham County Fairgrounds, Mason. $2 adult/$0.50 teen.
Yoga Day USA. Several 45-minute sessions focussing on Gentle Yoga, Combining Breath and Movement, Yoga for Deep Relaxation, Meditation, Yoga Flow and others. Noon-4 p.m. Center For Yoga, Movement and Massage, 1770 E. Grant River, Suite 300, East Lansing. $5 donation, benefiting Yoga Alliance and the Center For Yoga Scholarship Fund. 347-1301.
Basic Scrapbooking. Learn how to organize pictures, store them safely and make a scrapbook. With Leigh Fredline. 1-3 p.m. Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Free. Register at 367-6363.
Fall Family Fun Fest. Featuring a dance, “scary area,” fire truck rides, pumpkin decorating children and pet costume contest, parade, trick-or-treating to downtown businesses, cider and donuts, prizes and surprises. 5-7 p.m. Downtown DeWitt. Free. 669-2801.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27

Concerts and performances
“Always — Irving Berlin.” (See description Oct. 26) 3 p.m. Grand Ledge Opera House, corner of Bridge and River streets, Grand Ledge. $10 advance/$12 at the door. 627-1443
Lansing Symphony Big Band. Featuring musicians from the Lansing Symphony and performers from around the state. 3 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 410 Abbott Rd., East Lansing. $15. 487-5001.

Theater
“The Grapes of Wrath.” (See description under Oct. 25) 2 p.m., Dart Auditorium, Lansing Community College campus. $10 general/$5 senior and student. 483-1488.
“Hedda Gabler.” (See description under Oct. 24) 2 p.m., Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. $5-$12. 482-5700.
“Family Secrets.” (See description under Oct. 25) 2 p.m. Wharton Center Pasant Theatre, MSU campus. $36. 432-2000.
“The Will Rogers Follies.” (See description under Oct. 25) 3 p.m. Bellevue High School Auditorium, Bellevue. $8 adult/$7 senior/$5 student. (616) 763-2108.

Literature and poetry
“A Year at the Lighthouse.” Discussion and book signing with author Sharma Krauskopf. The book tells of her experience living on the coast of Scotland. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 333 E. Grand River, East Lansing. Free. 324-3926.

Events
American Girl Club. Bring your doll and join in reading, crafts and a treat. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 333 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. Free. 324-3926.
Refuse To Be A Victim. National Rifle Association seminar promoting awareness and prevention of criminal confrontations. 6 p.m. Looking Glass River Sportsman’s Club, 8855 Woodbury Rd., Laingsburg. $20. Register at 625-7259 or slomkowski@tds.net.
37th Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Featuring a silent auction, exhibits, demonstrations and a supervised swap. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ingham County Fairgrounds, Mason. $2 adult/$0.50 teen.
Betty Price Jewelry Show. Featuring jewelry from around the world. Noon- 5 p.m. Wharton Center Grand Tier Lounge, MSU campus. 1-800-WHARTON.

Speakers
Fall Folk Festival. Featuring WKAR Radio’s Bob Blackman speaking on bluegrass music. 2 p.m. Haslett Library, 5670 School St., Haslett. Free. 339-2324.
“India Unveiled.” With Robert Arnett. 4 p.m. Kellogg Center Auditorium. Free. 353-1680.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28

Theater
“All in the Timing,” by David Ives. Four one-act comedies of fractured time where wit, hysterics and intellect collide. Dark Night series featuring local actors Brian deVries, Niki Cooper, Stephanie Hart, Rudy Valdez and Neil Knox. Directed by Christy Pierce and David Toomey. 7 p.m. BoarsHead Theater, 425 S. Grand Ave. 484-4805. Free.

Literature and poetry
Exploring Other Worlds: A Workshop in Science Fiction Research. Interactive event where participants become science fiction researchers. Come prepared to read and engage in discussion and debate. Sponsored by the MSU Honors College and Science Fiction Genre Evolution Project. 7-9 p.m. Rooms 207-208 Eustace-Cole Hall, MSU campus. Free. 355-2326.

Speakers
“Whither the Japanese Economy? Current Problems and Future Prospects,” with Hikaru Horiguchi. 4 p.m. International Center Room 201. Free. 353-1680.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29

Literature and poetry
“Science Fiction: Past, Present and Future.” Panel discussion, part of the “One Book One Community” program. 7 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, East Lansing. Free. www.onebook.msu.edu
Halloween Story Times. For children ages 4-6. 6:45-7:30 p.m. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road, Lansing. Free. 351-2420.

Events
Swing Dancing. Lesson at 8 p.m., Sparty’s, 410 S. Clippert St., Lansing. Free lesson, $7 for dance. swingers@msu.edu.
Environmental Injustice. Thomas Cooley Law School Fall Symposium. 5-9 p.m. Speakers include Thomas Stevens, Brian McKenna, Jerry Hinkle, James Smiertka, Alma Lowery. Thomas Cooley Law School auditorium, 6th floor of classroom building. Q&A session to follow. 371-5140 ext. 4501. Free.
Curator’s Walk. Kresge Art Museum Curator April Kingsley leads a lunch-time walk of “Art in the ‘Toon Age.” Noon. Kresge Art Museum, MSU campus. Free. 353-9834.

Speakers
“Japanimation, Media Mixing, and Hypersociality.” With Mizuko Ito, visiting scholar from the Annenberg Center for Communication, University of Southern California. 7 p.m. International Center Room 201. Free. 353-1680.
“Spielberg, Levinson, and Mamet: Violence and the Jewish (Male) Director.” Lecture on Jewish film and media with Warren Rosenberg, Professor of English at Wabash College. 7:30 p.m. W449 MSU Main Library, MSU campus. Free. 353-8700.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30

Concerts, performances
Ellis Paul. Folk songwriter’s CD release party for “The Speed of Trees.” 7:30 p.m. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner, Lansing. $10. 487-9549 or www.creolegallery.com.
Premieres of New Music. Featuring compositions by MSU students. 7:30 p.m. Music Auditorium, MSU campus. Free. 353-5340.

Literature and poetry
“Fahrenheit 451” drop-in reading group. Part of the One Book One Community program. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 333 E. Grand River, East Lansing. Free. 324-3926.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31

Concerts, performances
MSU Symphony Band and Concert Band. 7:30 p.m. Wharton Center Great Hall, MSU campus. $7 adult/$5 senior/students free. 353-5340.

Events
Drop-in tours of “Art in the ‘Toon Age.” 5:30-6:30 p.m., Kresge Art Museum, MSU Campus. Free. 355-7631.
Young At Heart Potluck Midday meal and program with one of the center’s naturalists. Bring a dish to share. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Road, Lansing. Pre-register by Oct. 30. $5, $2 Woldumar Nature Center Members. 322-0030.

ONGOING MUSEUMS

Abrams Planetarium. “The Search for Life in the Universe.” A logical examination of extraterrestrial existence, narrated by Leonard Nimoy. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday. Also, “Sol and Company,” an all-ages trip through the solar system full of song that shows what makes each planet special. 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Located on MSU campus. $3 adults/$2.50 students and seniors/$2 for 12 and under. 355-4672.

Impression 5 Science Center. Currently featuring “Water,” an aquatic exhibit exploring water, with water fountains, boat area and locks. Also, “HeartWorks,” with a walk-through, interactive heart maze, simulated medical center and demonstration area. “Super Saturday” every week allows for hands-on learning. Interactive demonstrations include making musical instruments, slime workshops and “Throwing Things.” Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Sat. $4.50 adults/$3 students and seniors/younger than 3 free. 200 Museum Drive, Lansing. 485-8116.

Kresge Art Museum. “Art in the ‘Toon Age” featuring work by British, French, Japanese and North American artists reflecting stylistic influences of 20th century comics, cartoons and ads. Also, “The Story of ‘Toons,” an abbreviated history of comic culture from “Krazy Kat” to Chris Ware. Through Nov. 3. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thurs., noon to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Auditorium Road on the MSU campus. Free. 355-7631.

Michigan Library and Historical Museum. “Houdini: A Magician Among the Spirits.” Exploring Michigan’s ties to the world-famous illusionist. Special exhibit gallery features changing historical topics. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. 717 W. Allegan St., Lansing. Free. 373-3559 or www.michiganhistory.org.

Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame. Features permanent exhibits chronicling the lives of prominent Michigan women. “From Suffrage Through Today,” featured in the Middle Gallery, showcases women’s contributions and achievements throughout the 20th century. 213 W. Main St. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wed.-Fri., noon to 4 p.m. Sat. and 2-4 p.m. Sun.

MSU Museum. “The Michigan 4-H Project” celebrates the 100th anniversary of the agricultural organization. Runs through Feb. 2. “The Potato in Michigan” reveals the potato’s role in Michigan heritage, its importance to early settlers as a staple crop, and innovations in farming and harvesting the popular tubers. Runs through Feb. 28 Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and 1-5 p.m. Sun. Free. 355-2370.

R.E. Olds Transportation Museum. World’s largest museum collection of Oldsmobiles. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon to 5 p.m. Sun. 240 Museum Drive, Lansing. 372-0529.

The Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun., and extended hours 7-9 p.m. Wed. 100 E. North Street, Lansing. $3 adults/$1 kids. 483-4220.

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