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Apr
2
Sat
James Stevens and Ralph Nelson: Digital Vernacular @ Literati
Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Literati is pleased to welcome James Stevens and Ralph Nelson for a discussion of their book Digital Vernacular: Architectural Principles, Tools, and Processes.

Digital Vernacular addresses the why and how of digital fabrication in hundreds of step-by-step color images, illuminating a set of working principles and techniques that join theory with practice. Authors James Stevens and Ralph Nelson reconcile local traditions and innovations with globally accessible methods and digital toolsets. By combining ethics with hardware, the book will root you in the origins of making, ensuring a lasting and relevant reference for your studio practice.

The book opens with the origins and principles of the digital vernacular, then outlines digital vernacular tools including computer numerically controlled (CNC) mills, laser cutters, and 3D printers. You’ll even learn to create your own digital fabrication tools out of inexpensive materials. The book concludes with the processes of the digital vernacular, including techniques for removing, joining, forming, and adding.

A companion website at make-Lab.org hosts additional step-by-step processes and project outcomes.

James Stevens is an Associate Professor and the Director of makeLab, a digital fabrication studio in the College of Architecture and Design at Lawrence Technological University in Michigan, USA.

Ralph Nelson is an Associate Professor in the College of Architecture and Design at Lawrence Technological University and Principal of Loom, a collaborative design practice, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

Apr
3
Sun
Poetry Slam @ Espresso Royale
Apr 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

All poets invited to compete in a poetry slam judged by a randomly chosen panel from the audience. The program begins with a poetry open mike and (occasionally) a short set by a featured poet.
8-11 p.m. (sign-up begins at 7:30 p.m.),  $5 suggested donation. A2poetry.com.

Apr
5
Tue
Book Trivia Night @ Literati
Apr 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 Calling all trivia enthusiasts and book lovers!

We’re hosting a fun, prize-filled evening of book trivia. Bring your own teams (no larger than 6 people per team) or come and we’ll pair you with new bookish friends.

The team who wins receives $25 gift cards for each person; 2nd place gets $10 gift cards. Free, sign up when you arrive (and start thinking of those creative, book-themed team names!)

Also, we’ll have a tournament at the end of the year with the winning teams. (Still TBD.)

RSVP here.

Rule #1: The first rule of Trivia Night is that you can’t talk about Trivia Night (kidding!).

Rule #2: Teams can be up to 6 players. Come with a team or recruit one when you arrive.

Rule #3: No cell phones or any other devices can be used.

Teams work together to answer questions on paper. Scores will be announced after every round. There is no limit to the number of teams. There will be adult and children’s book clues.

You will be required to have a team name, and  creativity is encouraged.  Past teams have been: Little Random House on the Prairie, Bookslingers on Ice, Poets “R” We, well, you get the drift.

Grand Prize–  Bragging rights and Literati Gift Cards.

Consolation Prize: There is no such thing as consolation in the cut-throat world of Trivia Night!

And may the odds be ever in your favor!

Apr
7
Thu
Emerging Writers: Publishing Options @ AADL Traverwood
Apr 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm

local short story writer Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal discuss the difference between traditional and self-publishing and examine the benefits and drawbacks of each path. For adult and teen (grade 6 & up) fiction and nonfiction writers.

Apr
8
Fri
RC Review Release Party @ Benzinger Library
Apr 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
We would like to invite you to join us in celebrating the release of the 2015-2016 RC Review Literary Magazine!
Our release party will be held on April 8th from 7-9pm in the Benz Library, East Quad. Refreshments and free copies of our magazine will be provided.
We would like to invite any contributor (or audience member!) to read and share their piece at our open mic. Feel free to bring friends along too and share our Facebook Event!
RC Drama Concentration: Blood Wedding @ Matthaei Botanical Gardens Conservatory
Apr 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Apr. 8-10. U-M drama lecturer Kate Mendelof directs RC students in Federico Garcia Lorca’s landmark 1932 drama, a lyrical, expressionist tragedy inspired by a sensational 20s murder case in rural Spain. A young bride flees an arranged marriage on her wedding day, with fatal consequences. Pitting passion against social conventions, the poetic drama conjures up an archetypal Spain, steeped in Andalusian music, dance, and cultural lore.
7:30 p.m., Matthaei Botanical Gardens Conservatory, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; donations to Matthaei encouraged. 647-4354.

Apr
9
Sat
RC Drama Concentration: Blood Wedding @ Matthaei Botanical Gardens Conservatory
Apr 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Apr. 8-10. U-M drama lecturer Kate Mendelof directs RC students in Federico Garcia Lorca’s landmark 1932 drama, a lyrical, expressionist tragedy inspired by a sensational 20s murder case in rural Spain. A young bride flees an arranged marriage on her wedding day, with fatal consequences. Pitting passion against social conventions, the poetic drama conjures up an archetypal Spain, steeped in Andalusian music, dance, and cultural lore.
7:30 p.m., Matthaei Botanical Gardens Conservatory, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; donations to Matthaei encouraged. 647-4354.

Apr
10
Sun
RC Drama Concentration: Blood Wedding @ Matthaei Botanical Gardens Conservatory
Apr 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Apr. 8-10. U-M drama lecturer Kate Mendelof directs RC students in Federico Garcia Lorca’s landmark 1932 drama, a lyrical, expressionist tragedy inspired by a sensational 20s murder case in rural Spain. A young bride flees an arranged marriage on her wedding day, with fatal consequences. Pitting passion against social conventions, the poetic drama conjures up an archetypal Spain, steeped in Andalusian music, dance, and cultural lore.
7:30 p.m., Matthaei Botanical Gardens Conservatory, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; donations to Matthaei encouraged. 647-4354.

Apr
14
Thu
RC Singers Spring Concert @ Keene Theater
Apr 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

RC Singers present “Heart of My Own Heart” – a concert featuring works of Telemann, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and more.

 

Storytellers Guild: Story Night @ Crazy Wisdom
Apr 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Storytellers Guild members present a program of old tales and personal stories for grownups.  Free; donations accepted.annarborstorytelling.org, facebook.com/annarborstorytellers. 665-2757.

 

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