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PREVIEW: Kelly Link Reading

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Welcome to the magical world of Kelly Link. Fantastically full of fantasy, light horror, and magical realism, Link writes short stories about haunted convenience stores, apocalyptic poker parties, zombies, marriage, superheroes, and witches in a way that is supremely unique, wacky, and wonderful. She has an original voice that you can hear LIVE this Friday at the Literati Bookstore!

What: Kelly Link Reading

Where: Literati Bookstore

When: Friday, February 20 at 7 pm

How Much?: Free!

P.S. If you have never read her stories I highly recommend them, and you can read one of the stories from her new collection, “Get in Trouble,” right over here!

 

PREVIEW: Ruth Ozeki Reading

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Every year, a book is selected for the “Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads” program as a chance to promote literacy and civic dialogue in the community. This year, the council has chosen Ruth Ozeki’s emotionally touching novel, “A Tale for the Time Being.” The story intertwines the lives of Nao, a suicidal Japanese teenager, and a novelist in Canada who finds Nao’s diary washed up on shore.

This Wednesday, the novelist, filmmaker and Zen Buddhist priest herself will be speaking at Rackham Auditorium! Even if you haven’t read the novel, please still attend if you have any interest in Japanese culture or writing in general! As a writer myself, I find it always very comforting to hear successful authors tell me about their bumps in their road along the way.

What: Ruth Ozeki Reading and Book Signing

When: Wednesday, Feb 11 at 7-9 pm

Where: Rackham Auditorium

How Much?: Free!

Come celebrate the 2015 Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Read and be a part of your literary community!

 

PREVIEW: RC Players presents Breaking News

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We interrupt your daily routine of papers, Starbucks runs, naps, and Facebooking for this special report: The sleepy town of Hiddlesville is rocked with explosions, and everybody’s got something to say about it. And that’s just what the bombers want…

Skyler Tarnas, a junior in the RC, has written and directed a “tragedy-comedy about the comedy of tragedy” in order to comment on the ridiculously frivolous arguments made by television broadcasters in the face of tragedy. Watch as East Quad becomes the battle field for CNN-inspired brawls, laugh until you cry, and let emotions tangle and twist in this satirical genre-bending production.

What: RC Players Presents: Breaking News

When: November 21-23 (Friday and Saturday @ 8:00 pm, Sunday @ 2:00 pm)

Where: Keene Theater in East Quad

How Much?: Free!!!

PREVIEW: Friday Night’s Alright for Reading

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Have you ever been in a writing class, received your red-marked paper back with critiques and underlines and “more sexual tension” here and “suspend reader disbelief” there, and wondered, “Gee, does my teacher practice what he/she preaches in his/her own writing?” Here’s your chance to find out!

What: A literary reading by five local authors, hosted by local publication, Midwestern Gothic

Who: Contributors include U-M English lecturer Julie Babcock, Ann Arbor News crime reporter John Counts, local authors Robert James Russell and Jared Yates Sexton, and the RC’s Laura Thomas.

When: Friday, November 7 at 5 pm

Where: Benzinger Library, East Quad

How Much?: Absolutely free!

To keep up on other creative writerly events in East Quad and around town, check out http://sites.lsa.umich.edu/rcwriters/.

PREVIEW: Rachana (presented by Michigan Sahana)

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Meaning “creation” in Hindi, Rachana, Michigan Sahana’s first performance of the year, will showcase Michigan students’ original choreography and skillful mastery of Indian instruments. The musical and dance sub-groups that collaboratively make up Sahana celebrate the traditional art forms of Classical India. Count the dancers’  graceful spins and wonder at their ability to avoid dizziness. Tap your toe to the percussive rhythms of the tabla, the Indian version of bongos (watch this amazing tabla video!)  Indulge in a dip into Indian cultural history and power up for the rest of your Halloween night with a little sitar melody.

What: Michigan Sahana presents “Rachana” – a night of Classical Indian Music and Dance

When: Friday, October 31st at 7:00 pm

Where: Stamps Auditorium on North Campus

How Much?: Free!

Find out more about Sahana at michigansahana.com.

PREVIEW: Hill Auditorium Celebration!

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Hill Auditorium is turning 100 this year! To commemorate this historic event, this Saturday, February 2nd, will be a day full of history, art, and ideas to reflect the massive amounts of creative projects that filter in and around Hill. Specifically, UMS is presenting an original documentary on the founding and design of Hill Auditorium that will be premiered Saturday at 2pm in the very building it honors for this historic event.

Some other events to pay homage to the celebratory occasion include:
12 noon – 2pm: Self-Guided Architecture and History Tours and Lunch (on your own)

*2-3pm UMS on Film Special Event: World Premiere!

3:15-4:15pm: Hill @ 100 – The Past, Present, and Future of the Great Concert Hall

4:30-5:30pm: Reception

Should be a great time! All free – be there!!

more info here