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LaRon Williams: The Truth and a Lie
@ AADL Westgate
LaRon Williams: The Truth and a Lie
@ AADL Westgate
Apr 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Nationally acclaimed local storyteller La’Ron Williams presents a program of music and stories emphasizing the importance of telling the truth. For grades K-5. 1-2 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. 327-4200.
8:00 pm
RC Drama Concentration: Camino Real, Matthaei Botanical Gardens
@ Matthaei Botanical Gardens
RC Drama Concentration: Camino Real, Matthaei Botanical Gardens
@ Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Apr 8 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Apr. 7 & 8. U-M drama lecturer Kate Mendeloff directs RC students in Tennessee Williams’ one-act play about an American ex-prizefighter who arrives in an unnamed South or Central American town and meets a variety of[...]
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8:00 pm
Sweet Stories: Open Mike
@ Sweetwaters
Sweet Stories: Open Mike
@ Sweetwaters
Apr 9 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Apr. 9 & 23. Open mike for storytellers, who each get 5 minutes to perform. 8-9:30 p.m., Sweetwaters, 123 W. Washington. Free. 769-2331.
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7:00 pm
Emerging Writers: Open House
@ AADL Westgate
Emerging Writers: Open House
@ AADL Westgate
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Readings from local writers. Books and authors include Jeff Kass’s Takedown (murder mystery), R.J. Fox’s Tales from the Dork Side (memoir), Callie Feyen’s The Teacher Diaries: Romeo and Juliet (memoir), Michael Ferro’s Title 13 (suspense), and Gerald Nicks’s My European Adventures (travel guide). Signings. Refreshments.[...]
7:00 pm
Rochelle Riley: The Burden
@ Literati
Rochelle Riley: The Burden
@ Literati
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Literati is pleased to welcome journalist Rochelle Riley who will be discussing the new book The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery. About The Burden: The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery is[...]
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5:30 pm
Author’s Forum: Genevieve Zubrzycki and Andrew Syrock: Beheading the Saint: Nationalism, Religion, and Secularism in Quebec
@ Hatcher Library Gallery 100
Author’s Forum: Genevieve Zubrzycki and Andrew Syrock: Beheading the Saint: Nationalism, Religion, and Secularism in Quebec
@ Hatcher Library Gallery 100
Apr 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
U-M sociology professor Geneviève Zubrzycki and U-M anthropology professor Andrew Shryock discuss Zubrzycki’s book examining the importance of the annual Feast of St. John the Baptist to Quebecois national identity. 5:30 p.m., 100 U-M Hatcher Grad Library[...]
7:00 pm
Poetry and the Written Word: Open Mike
@ Crazy Wisdom
Poetry and the Written Word: Open Mike
@ Crazy Wisdom
Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All invited to read and discuss their poetry or short stories. Bring about 6 copies of your work to share. 7-9 p.m., Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main. Free. 665-2757
7:00 pm
Toastmasters at Sweetwaters
@ Sweetwaters
Toastmasters at Sweetwaters
@ Sweetwaters
Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Toastmasters is an international group devoted to helping each other grow in our abilities to give speeches. The Sweetwaters Toastmasters Club meets twice monthly. We are a fun and friendly group! Toastmasters also helps you[...]
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2018 Ann Arbor Youth Poetry Slam Finals
@ The Neutral Zone
2018 Ann Arbor Youth Poetry Slam Finals
@ The Neutral Zone
Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The highest scoring teens from the four high school preliminary bouts will grace the Neutral Zone stage to perform their poems in hopes of winning the opportunity to travel out of state this summer for[...]
7:00 pm
Open Mic and Share
@ Bookbound
Open Mic and Share
@ Bookbound
Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Poets invited to read their own work along with a favorite poem by another writer. In celebration of National Poetry Month. Tea & light refreshments. 7 p.m., Bookbound, Courtyard Shops. Free. 369-4345.
7:00 pm
Poetry at Literati: Margaret Rhee and Jasmine An
@ Literati
Poetry at Literati: Margaret Rhee and Jasmine An
@ Literati
Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Literati is thrilled to welcome poets Margaret Rhee and Jasmine Ann who will be reading from their latest collections Love, Robot and Naming the No-Name Woman. About Love, Robot: A collection of love poetry that undercuts and reassembles narratives,[...]
7:00 pm
Storytellers Guild: Story Night
@ Crazy Wisdom
Storytellers Guild: Story Night
@ Crazy Wisdom
Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild members host a storytelling program. Audience members are encouraged to bring a 5-minute story to tell. 7-9 p.m., Crazy Wisdom Tea Room, 114 S. Main. Free. 665-2757
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Poetry at Literati: Diane Seuss, with Laura Kasischke
@ Literati
Poetry at Literati: Diane Seuss, with Laura Kasischke
@ Literati
Apr 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Literati is thrilled to welcome poet Diane Seuss who will be reading from her new collection Still Life with Two Dead Peacocks and a Girl. Diane will be joined by fellow poet Laura Kasischke for conversation after[...]
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Jim May
@ Chelsea District Library
Jim May
@ Chelsea District Library
Apr 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join EMMY- award winning author and storyteller Jim May for a special hour of stories, with book sale and signing to follow.
1:00 pm
Jim May
@ Chelsea District Library
Jim May
@ Chelsea District Library
Apr 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jim May STORYTELLING WORKSHOP. 1-3 pm. No charge, but you must register for this event as participation is limited.
4:00 pm
The Detroit Neighborhood Guidebook
@ Nicola's Books
The Detroit Neighborhood Guidebook
@ Nicola's Books
Apr 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Several Detroit writers discuss their contributions to this essay collection about Detroit neighborhoods, edited by Detroit native Aaron Foley, author of How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass. Signing. 4 p.m., Nicola’s, Westgate shopping center.[...]
6:00 pm
Jim May: Stories of Connection
@ Sandhill Crane Winery
Jim May: Stories of Connection
@ Sandhill Crane Winery
Apr 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
STORIES OF CONNECTION at Sandhill Crane Winery. 6-9 pm. Join EMMY-award winning storyteller Jim May and local storyteller Steve Daut for a special evening to benefit Saturday Morning Challengers (A bowling league for people with[...]
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