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Around 900 women gymnasts compete in this national-level competition. Complete schedule available at gymamericagymnastics.com. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (tentative), Saline Middle School, 7190 N. Maple, Saline. Admission $11 (seniors & students, $6; kids age 4 & under, free; 2-day pass, $17 for adults & $9 for seniors & students). 971-1667. [map]
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Feb. 22-24. A weekend of contra and English dancing to live music, with around 400 people expected to dance or just listen to the many fine musicians. The highlights of this year�s festival include contra dancing with Colorado caller Wendy Graham and live music by Florida band Lift Ticket, and English country dancing with Oregon caller Brooke Friendly and live music by Seattle band Roguery. Wear clean shoes for dancing (no dancing in street shoes allowed). 8 p.m.-midnight (Feb. 22), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.-midnight (Feb. 23), & 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Feb. 24), Clague Middle School, 2616 Nixon Rd. just east of Bluett. $20 (Feb. 22), $18 (Feb. 23 afternoon), $22 (Feb. 23 evening), & $20 (Feb. 24) at the door. Weekend pass $75. Registration forms available at aactmad.org/ddw. (248) 255-2713. [map]
Every Sat. & Sun., Feb. 23-Mar. 24. Naturalist Mark Irish discusses the history of maple sugaring and lead a hike to a stand of maple trees to see how they are tapped, followed by a trip to an evaporator to learn how sap is turned into syrup. Also, a pancake and sausage breakfast ($5; kids, $3.50), 9 a.m.�2 p.m. 10 & 11 a.m. and noon, Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial Rd., Dexter. $3. Preregistration required. $4 vehicle entrance fee. 426�8211. [map]
Talk by Ypsilanti mayor Paul Schreiber. 10 a.m., Burns Park Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 669-9187. [map]
Family-oriented program of arts & craft activities, games, singing, dancing, and a Purim play. Treats include pizza and hamantaschen. Children encouraged to come in costume for a parade. Also, all invited to attend a JCC Preschool class at 10 a.m. to learn about Purim. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free admission; nominal cost for food and games. 975-9872. [map]
Every Sun. All invited to a very relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11:15 a.m., Mitchell Field, Fuller Rd. Free. firstname.lastname@example.com, 846-9418.
Peachy Fitness offers One FREE ladies only Yoga class To new clients. This class is for beginners to intermediate levels.No gym membership is required. We offer class packages and students discounts. Gretchen's House, 2625 Traver Blvd. 734-681-0477. email@example.com www.peachyfitness.com [map]
Afternoon time TBA, Crisler Center. $5-$22. 764-0247.
To honor Raoul Wallenberg (B.S. Arch. �35) on the centenary of his birth, the University of Michigan, in cooperation with the Swedish-Consulate General of Detroit, is hosting an exhibition on the life of this illustrious alumnus. Created by the Swedish Institute for the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the exhibition presents the story of Wallenberg's life including his years in Ann Arbor and the months in Budapest when he helped rescue tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.Wallenberg's extraordinary moral conviction and valor are an inspiration for the University and its alumni. During the past year this exhibition has traveled to Budapest, New York, Washington DC, Moscow, Tel Aviv, Berlin, Ottawa and Toronto. For information about arranging guided visits, or for other questions, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com. Art Lounge (1st floor), Michigan Union, University of Michigan, 530 S. State St. email@example.com http://www.wallenberg.umich.edu/exhibition.html [map]
To celebrate Purim, circus troupe Cirque Amongus leads elementary school students in various circus skills, such as tightrope walking, hula hooping, and barrel rolling. Also, activities for preschoolers, accompanied by a parent. Noon-2 p.m., Beth Israel Congregation, 2000 Washtenaw. Free. 665-9897. [map]
Join us for this 6-week introductory course designed for modern-day mystics. Classes include teachings on the inner spiritual path, meditation, soul, light, prayer and blessing. Classes offered on an ongoing rolling basis, join us when you can. Ann Arbor Center of Light, 200 Huronview Blvd. (N. Main just before Hwy, on left). Free. 734-330-5048. email@example.com http://www.centersoflight.org/annarbor.html [map]
Every Sun. & Thurs. except Nov. 22 Players of all skill levels invited to play what�s regarded as the world�s most difficult board game. No partner necessary. Boards and stones provided. 1-6 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m.-midnight (Thurs.), Espresso Royale, 322 S. State. Free. 417-5547. [map]
Feb. 22-24. Video game tournaments. Feb. 24: �All Stars Battle Royale.� For adults and teens in grade 6 & up. Feb 25: �Mario Kart.� For all ages. Feb. 26: �Wii Sports Resort.� For all ages. . 6-8:30 p.m. (Feb. 22) & 1-4 p.m. (Feb. 23 & 24), AADL multipurpose room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301. [map]
"Less Stress and Greater Wellbeing": Three-hour workshop introducing Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) as a tool to heal emotional stress; affirm health and wellbeing; and forgive others and yourself. Practicing EFT reduces stress and improves wellbeing by using Meridian Tapping. EFT does not cure illness (do work with your licensed health professional for that) but by reducing stress and balancing your natural bio-energy system EFT can support your body�s ability to heal and to feel better. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. Donation. $35 / couples $50. firstname.lastname@example.com [map]
A ski or hike (depending on trail conditions) on a 2.5-mile loop through mature deciduous woods and wetlands in the Pinckney State Recreation Area. Geared toward intermediate-level skiers. 1 p.m., meet at Zingerman�s Roadhouse (2501 Jackson Rd.) to carpool. Free. 677-0823.
Every Sun. & Tues.-Fri. All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using standard constructed (Sun. & Thurs.), Elder Dragon Highlander (Tues.), Legacy (Wed.), and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards (except Fri.). 6 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746. [map]
Every Sun. Docent-led tour, with audience participation, of highlights of UMMA collections. 1 p.m. UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395. [map]
Every Sat. & Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. and 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.) is an exploration of the current night sky. Flight Adventures (Sat. 12:30 p.m.) is an audiovisual show examining the science of flight through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather as they explore how birds, kites, planes, and models fly and learn about the history and future of human flight. Black Holes (Sat. & Sun. 2:30 p.m.) is an animated show that begins with the formation of the early Universe and the birth and death of stars and concludes with a simulated flight to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of the Milky Way.. 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m., Natural History Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $5. 764�0478. [map]
A benefit for the St. Andrew�s Episcopal Church breakfast program for the homeless. The all-acoustic program features Liz Carroll, an internationally renowned Irish fiddler known for what one reviewer called �quicksilver lines� who was named 2000 Traditional Musician of the Year by the Irish Echo, and Hot Club of Detroit founder Evan Perri, a fast-fingered Django Reinhardt disciple known for its fresh spin on Gypsy jazz. Also, Bill Bynum & Co, a bluegrass-based quartet led by award-winning Downriver singer-songwriter and guitarist Bynum, whose songs also draw on old-time, early country, gospel, and contemporary folk music. 1:30 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $25 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com); and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. Info: (313) 407-2843. [map]
A benefit for the St. Andrew�s Episcopal Church breakfast program for the homeless. The all-acoustic program features Liz Carroll, an internationally renowned Irish fiddler known for what one reviewer called �quicksilver lines� who was named 2000 Traditional Musician of the Year by the Irish Echo, and Hot Club of Detroit founder Evan Perri, a fast-fingered Django Reinhardt disciple known for his fresh spin on Gypsy jazz. Also, Bill Bynum & Co., a bluegrass-based quartet led by award-winning Downriver singer-songwriter and guitarist Bynum, whose songs also draw on old-time, early country, gospel, and contemporary folk music. His band includes fiddler Mary Seelhorst, dobro player Dave Keeney, and bassist Chuck Anderson. 1:30 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $25 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio and the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com), and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. [map]
Talk by Southwest Michigan Black Heritage Society founder Donna Odom. Also, a panel of club members discuss �Favorite Websites� for genealogical research. 1:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center auditorium, 5305 Elliott Dr. (off McAuley Dr. from E. Huron River Dr.). Use parking lot P and look for the club�s signs. Free. 483-2799. [map]
In memory of the 150th anniversary death of Judge Samuel Dexter, Founder of Dexter, the Dexter Area Historical Society & Museum (DAHSM), is presenting a reenactment of his funeral. There will be talk about issues of that time period: Civil War, anti-slavery, unrest locally and far away, and how Judge Dexter played a role in these activities. It will be held February 24th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Dexter District Library in the lower level meeting room, with refreshments following. This is a free event and all are welcome. Donations made to the Dexter Area Historical Society, a 501c (3) organization, are typically tax deductible and greatly appreciated. For further information contact: firstname.lastname@example.com , www.DexterMuseum.org , or (734) 426-2519. Deter District Library, 3255 Alpine Street, Dexter. Free. Donation. 734) 426-2519. firstname.lastname@example.com www.DexterMuseum.org [map]
All invited to listen to guild members swap stories or bring their own to tell. 2-4 p.m., Nicola�s Books, Westgate shopping center. Free. 971-5763.
Every Sat. & Sun. 30-minute docent-led tour of the museum's dinosaur exhibits. 2 p.m., U-M Natural History Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. Free, but limited to the first 15 people to sign up for each tour. 764-0478. [map]
.Feb. 24 (2-3 p.m.): �Skins, Scat, and Skulls.� Presentation and demonstration walk by naturalist Dave Szczygiel, with specimens from his collection of Michigan animal skulls and skins, on how various creatures use their specialized body parts and how to recognize animal signs in the wild. Mar. 3 (2-3 p.m.): �Animal Adaptations.� Potter Park Zoo (Lansing) staffers display a variety of live animals and discuss how their bodies are adapted to their surroundings.Mar. 9 & 10 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.): �Maple Sugar Festival.� Following a screening of the film Maple Sugar Farmer, WNHA naturalist Tom Jameson explains his do-it-yourself maple syrup making techniques and leads a short walk to show how to identify maple syrup trees and demonstrate tree-tapping techniques. Also, on Mar. 9 only (10 a.m.-2 p.m., American Legion Post 31, 1700 Ridge Rd.), a pancake breakfast with maple syrup ($6). Mar. 17 (2-3 p.m.): �Bird Brains: Intelligence and Perception.� Animal behaviorist Craig Perdue displays a live Harris hawk, great horned owl, peregrine falcon, and European starling and discusses how they perceive the world. Weather permitting, followed by a walk to listen for and interpret the conversations of birds in the area. Suitable for all age 10 & up. Apr. 6 (8 p.m.): �Night of the Amphibians.� WNHA naturalist Tom Hodgson discusses and displays live frogs, toads, and salamanders and leads a night walk to a nearby spring pond to look and listen for them. Bring a flashlight, dress for the weather, and be prepared to get your feet wet. Apr. 14 (2-3 p.m.): �Celebrating Wildflowers.� Veteran WNHA naturalist Tom Hodgson shows images of beautiful spring blossoms and those that will follow as the year progresses and shares information about the best local spots for wildflower viewing. Apr. 20 & 27 (10 a.m.-noon): �Sketching Nature.� Chelsea artist Artemis Eyster introduces basic observational skills and drawing techniques, followed by a trip outdoors to practice those skills. Apr. 21 (2-3 p.m.): �Strange Creatures of the Spring Pond.� WNHA naturalist Tom Hodgson discusses little-known pond creatures like the delicate fairy shrimp and fierce diving beetles and shows how to �pour a pond� for yourself. Apr. 28 (2-3 p.m.): �Animal Magic.� Popular animal rescuer and magician Mark Rosenthal presents an educational program blending magic with a variety of exotic animals from his sanctuary.May 4 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.): �Faerie Festival.� Following a hike to discover nature through the eyes of the wee folk that inhabit our woods and fields, participants construct a faerie or gnome home from natural materials and undertake a �Lilliputian meander� and other activities revealing the magic of the natural world or enjoy a scavenger hunt or sensory wildflower walk. May 11 (1:30-3 p.m.): �Incredible Edibles.� WNHA wild foods expert Tom Jameson leads a 90-minute hike to learn about edible wild plants available locally and then prepares some wild food dishes (with recipes) to sample.May 19 (2-3 p.m.): �Creatures of the Night.� Howell Nature Center staff display several live nocturnal birds and discuss their habits and adaptations to the dark.June 2 (2-3:30 p.m.): �Rockhound Basics.� Geologist Larry Bean leads rockhounds to a closed gravel pit to learn about rocks and minerals you can find there and what they reveal about ancient Michigan. June 9 (2-3 p.m.): �Nature�s Tank: The Turtle.� WNHA naturalist Tom Hodgson shows some live turtles and discusses their biology and life cycles, and what to do when you encounter them in the wild. . Various times, meet in the Eddy Discovery Center lower parking lot (except as noted), Bush Rd. (west off Pierce Rd. from I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. $. $2 (families, $5); additional materials fee for �Sketching Nature� programs. Space limited; preregistration required. $10 annual vehicle entrance fee. 475�3170.
Feb. 23 & 24 (different programs). See review. Alan Gilbert conducts this orchestra noted for its clean, punctual tone and a spirited musicianship led by its especially strong brass and percussion sections. Although no longer at the top of its game, as it was in the 60s under Leonard Bernstein, the ensemble is the oldest orchestra in the United States and still noted for a deft technical prowess. Feb. 23: Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in C minor, and Mozart's Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and Symphony No. 36 in C major. Feb. 24: Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 in B minor, and Bloch's Schelomo, with acclaimed German cellist Jan Vogler. 8 p.m. (Feb. 23) & 2 p.m. (Feb. 24), Hill Auditorium. Tickets $10-$100 in advance at ums.org & by phone, and (if available) at the door. 764-2538. [map]
Feb. 20-24 (two different programs). Edward Hall directs this internationally celebrated, innovative all-male British theater company in two of Shakespeare�s most popular plays. In The Taming of the Shrew (7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 & 23; 2 p.m. Feb. 24), an earthy comedy about the battle of the sexes, the action centers on a wealthy merchant�s efforts to marry off his prickly, hot-tempered elder daughter. With one of Shakespeare�s most absorbingly suspenseful plots, Shrew also features amazing exploits, lots of high-spirited impersonations, sharp wits, and even sharper tongues. Also, Twelfth Night (7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, 22, & 24; 2 p.m. Feb. 23), a comedy of mistaken identities and misplaced affections. Viola, a noblewoman shipwrecked on the coast of the mythical kingdom of Ilyria, disguises herself as a man and finds work as a servant to Duke Orsino, with whom she promptly falls in love. But when the duke sends his new servant to court a young widow on his behalf, the widow becomes enamored of Viola. After several more gender-bending plot twists, everyone eventually snaps back into place, but with a variety of delightful and surprising differences. "Propeller specializes in knuckle-dusting Shakespeare that digs for the harshness beneath the lyricism," writes a New York Times reviewer. "Funny, antic, bawdy: the productions are all these expected things. But they also make sure that the chuckles stick in your throat." Various times & dates, Power Center. Tickets $18-$56 in advance at ums.org & by phone, and (if available) at the door. 764-2538.
This local ensemble performs a program of songs and musical stories for preschoolers through 3rd graders. 2-2:45 p.m., AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-8301. [map]
A program of singing, dance, and storytelling showcasing the culture of the Native Americans of the Great Lakes. Performers TBA. Discussion follows. 2-3 p.m., CDL McKune Room, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475�8732. [map]
Feb. 10 & 24. Docent-led tour of the current exhibit of works by internationally renowned Nigerian artist El Anatsui, a sculptor known for large wall sculptures made from discarded bottle tops. The exhibit spans 4 decades of Anatsui�s art, including works in wood, ceramic, and metal, as well as drawings, prints, and paintings. 2 p.m., UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395. [map]
Every Thurs.-Sun. (except Apr. 5), Feb. 21-Apr. 7. David Wolber directs the Michigan premiere David Lindsay-Abaire�s Tony-nominated 2011 comic drama, a touching and funny look at America�s large and growing economic divide. A dollar store employee in working-class Boston who loses her job and faces eviction from her apartment. In desperation, she reaches out to a high school boyfriend who had made it out of the neighborhood and invites herself to a chic cocktail party in his home. Stars Suzy Regan and Logan Ricket. The Mar. 17 performance is preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a �Cultural Conversation� ($10; reservations suggested) hosted by Performance Network artistic director Carla Milarch with the director, designers, and cast. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Mar. 9 & 23 and Apr. 6), Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. Preview tickets: whatever you can afford to pay (Feb. 21), $22 (Feb. 22, 24, & 28), and $30 (Feb. 12). Mar. 1 opening night tickets: $39 & $41 includes reception. After Mar. 1: $27 & $29 (Thurs.), $32 & $34 (Fri. & Sun.), $25 & $27 (Sat. matinee), $39 & $41 (Sat. eve.). $3 discount for seniors age 60 & over. Tickets available in advance at performancenetwork.org & by phone, and at the door. $10 student discount in advance, half-price student tickets at the door only. For reservations, call 663-0681; to charge by phone, call 663-0696. [map]
Feb. 22-24. Students perform Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine�s Tony Award�winning musical, a darkly comic reworking of several Grimm fairy tales. The show features one of Sondheim�s most eclectic scores, ranging in style from jazz to vaudeville to rhapsodic ballads and operatic duets and trios. 8 p.m. (Feb. 22 & 23) & 2 p.m. (Feb. 24), Saline High School, 1300 Campus Pkwy., Saline. Tickets $12 (students, $10; Feb. 23 dinner & show, $25 in advance by Feb. 18). 429-8000, ext. 2338. [map]
Screening of the Oscar-nominated short films. Michigan Theater. Tickets: 10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME. michtheater.org. [map]
Feb. 21-24. Hank Stratton directs U-M musical theater students in Moises Kaufman�s moving portrait of a community dealing with loss, based on over 200 interviews Kaufman conducted about the 1998 murder of University of Wyoming gay student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.) 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), U-M Walgreen Drama Center Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Tickets $17 (students, $10) at the Michigan League in advance and at the door. To charge by phone, call 764-2538. [map]
Every Wed.-Sun., Jan 10-Mar. 9. See review. Guy Sanville directs the world premiere of Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels� comedy that combines slapstick, vaudeville, tragedy, and farce in an exuberant romp of a play that explores the pain and joy of human existence. The story concerns 2 men who live in an undefined place and time where nothing happens. One wants to remain in the safety and comfort of this environment, while the other wants to leave. 8 p.m. (Wed.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Wed. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Jan. 10-17 previews: Tickets $22 (Wed. & Thurs.), $27 (Fri. eve. & weekend matinees), $32 (Sat. eve.). After Jan. 17: Tickets $27 (Wed. & Thurs.), $37 (Fri. eves. & weekend matinees), & $42 (Sat. eves.) in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, and by phone. 433-7673. [map]
Feb. 21-24. Jonathan Berry directs U-M drama students in Thornton Wilder�s Pulitzer Prize-winning satirical allegory, which he called �a history of mankind in comic strip.� The Antrobus family barely survives the Ice Age only to be plunged into Noah�s Flood and washed up onto a postapocalyptic wasteland. The tragedies are put on hold when the actors break character and poke fun at the notion of a play, and the family�s ditzy maid adds a flirty comic touch, but the sinister, slow evolution of the family�s bratty boy into a mindless, militaristic possible murderer adds considerable darkness to this work that Wilder said �mostly comes alive under conditions of crisis.� 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.) 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Lydia Mendelssohn Theater, Michigan League. Tickets $20 & $26 (students, $10) at the Michigan League in advance and at the door. To charge by phone, call 764-2538. [map]
Feb. 15-17 & 21-24. EMU theater professor Pirooz Aghssa directs EMU drama students in Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis�s Tony-winning musical comedy about a city in the midst of a drought so devastating that a malevolent corporation has been able to take control of all the toilet facilities. Romance and chaos intertwine in this sharp satire that takes aim not only at environmental degradation, the sophistries of the legal system, and corporate piracy but at the form of the Broadway musical. Newsday critic Linda Winer calls it �elevated silliness of the highest order that makes a gratifying case for the restorative return to knowing foolishness and the smartly absurd.� 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 10 p.m. (Thurs.), EMU Quirk Theater, Ford St. (off Lowell from Huron River Dr.), Ypsilanti. Tickets $15 (students, $12; kids age 12 & under, $7) in advance and at the door. 487-2282.
(Michael Haneke, 2012). Drama set in Paris about 2 retired music teachers whose marriage is tested when the woman has an attack. French, subtitles. Michigan Theater. Tickets: 10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME. michtheater.org. [map]
Every Thurs.-Sun., Feb. 7-Mar. 3. This local professional company performs Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice�s popular rock musical based on the biblical story of Joseph. The favorite son of the prophet Jacob, Joseph was sold into slavery by his envious brothers but rose to become one of the Pharaoh�s key insiders. Though it never achieved the success of the team�s earlier Jesus Christ Superstar, it�s an appealing and good-natured musical with lots of catchy melodies and innocently irreverent lyrics. Cast : Kevin Rose, Michael Szymanski, Madison Deadman, Megan Casey, Bryana Dorfman. 7 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun. & Feb. 28), Encore, 3126 Broad St., Dexter. Tickets $28 (members & seniors, $25; groups of 10 or more, $22) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. 268-6200. [map]
Geddes, a popular local folksinger with a clear, strong voice, and Vaughn, a local gospel singer and keyboardist, join forces for a program of inspirational music. Reception follows. 3 p.m., FUMC Green Wood, 1001 Green Rd. Freewill offering. 662-4536, ext. 0. [map]
Every Sun. All invited to play this popular card game and trade cards with other players. 3 p.m., Get Your Game On, 310 S. State. Free. 786-3746. [map]
Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute interactive demo exploring the relationship between DNA and the concept of race. Geared toward adults and kids age 5 & up. 11 a.m. (Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Natural History Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. Free. 764-0478. [map]
Talk by Gelek Rimpoche, an incarnate lama from Tibet who is one of the founders of Jewel Heart Buddhist Temple. In conjunction with the current exhibit of Buddhist thangkas (see Galleries). 3 p.m., UMMA Auditorium, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395. [map]
Anthony Elliott conducts this volunteer ensemble in Brahms� Symphony no. 1. Also, Paul Creston�s Dance Overture and Vaughn Williams� Variations on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. 4 p.m., Dexter Center for the Performing Arts, Dexter High School, 2200 N. Parker (south off Shield from Baker Rd.), Dexter. Free. 355�0725. [map]
All lesbians invited to discuss Hood, Emma Donoghue�s novel about a 30-year-old Dublin schoolteacher whose long-term lover has just died in a car crash. 4-6 p.m., Jim Toy Community Center, 319 Braun Ct. Free. 663-0036. [map]
Memory, Time, and Private Spaces is a group exhibition featuring the current work of Christine Bruxvoort, Cathy Jacobs, and Carolyn Reed Barritt. Twenty-four works of art are presented, including paintings, drawings, and video installations. Drawing on their own observations, memories, and dreams, the collective body of work reflects each artist-s desire to invite viewers into an intimate world. The exhibition includes the energetic oil paintings of Cathy Jacobs, whose brightly colored, figurative work harbors mysterious undertones; Carolyn Reed Barritt-s quiet works on paper that reveal imaginary portraits and melancholy still lifes with a limited palette; and the sculptural video installations of Christine Bruxvoort that intimately investigate the delicate phase between puberty and adulthood. Exhibition: January 11th - February 24th. Reception: Friday, January 11th 6pm-8pm.Gallery Talk: Saturday, February 9th 1pm-2:30pm. Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W Liberty. Free. 1-734-994-8004. firstname.lastname@example.com http://annarborartcenter.org/memory-time-and-private-spaces [map]
Families with young kids invited for Purim games and a bounce house. Prizes. 5-7 p.m., TBE, 2309 Packard. Free. 665-4744. [map]
An informational talk on these instruments whose music is said to restore harmony and balance. 5:30 p.m., Himalayan Bazaar, 218 S. Main. Free. 997-7229. [map]
Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance based on the 15th-century Spanish moresca. Wear athletic shoes. 6-8 p.m., Gretchen�s House Child Care Center, 1580 Dhu Varren (just east of Pontiac Tr.). Free. Email firstname.lastname@example.com to confirm. 747-8138. [map]
Feb. 23 & 24. Screening of a video of a selection of videodance works, curated by U-M dance professor Peter Sparling and screen arts lecturer Terri Sarris, from around the world featured in the recent 42nd Annual Dance on Camera Festival at Lincoln Center in New York. Videodance is a hybrid art form that combines the dynamics of dance and the moving body with film/video editing and direction, animation, and computer technology. 7-9 p.m., U-M Museum of Art Helmut Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Free. 647-2288. [map]
This group is led by the respected jazz drummer and vibraphone player Marsalis, a member of the New Orleans-based Marsalis musical dynasty who began playing drums at age 7 for his father�s�the renowned pianist Ellis�band. In recent years, Marsalis has been recognized for his vibraphone playing, most notably on his 2009 release Music Update. �Just as his drumming is steeped in both modern and New Orleans rhythmic styles, his vibes playing draws on the rich tradition of that instrument�with commendably ardent swing,� writes a Jazz Times reviewer. Members include pianist Austin Johnson, bassist Will Goble, and drummer David Potter. 7 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $20-$35 (students, $5). Reservations recommended. 769-2999. [map]
Grad students conduct this music student ensemble in works by Weelkes, Debussy, Elgar, Lauridsen, Brahms, Johanson, Gershwin, and Hogan. 7 p.m., U-M Walgreen Drama Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Free. 764-0594. [map]
Highly regarded German American singer-songwriter from Boston known for her hushed, conversational singing and darkly resonant, introspectively personal ballads. �I think she�s going to be the next great American folk singer-songwriter,� says Ellis Paul. She has a new CD, New Siberia. 7:30 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $15 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio and the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com), and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. [map]
Screening of the Oscar-nominated short animated films. Michigan Theater. Tickets: 10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME. michtheater.org. [map]
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Plan to modernize Caltrain sails through regional commission Metropolitan Transportation Commission approves an agreement with California High-Speed Rail Authority to fund electrification of Caltrain
by Gennady Sheyner Palo Alto Weekly Staff
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Posted by R.Gordon, a resident of another community, on Mar 29, 2012 at 10:48 am
You have been played by a fine fiddle and think you got something.
It is the first step in building HSR. Don't worry, it will only affect a few mansions.
Posted by Some Guy, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Mar 29, 2012 at 11:08 am
I once went to price a trip to Seattle on the train compared to flying.
The train trip cost $10 more and took 10 times as long. Was almost a 24 hour journey just to get to Seattle.
So, to get a train fast enough to match the speed of plane, while taking into account for station stops. Well, I just don't think any train can travel that fast.
From what I understand, the planned speed for HSR in California is about 90 MPH, with a sustained max of 125MPH. So, with stations stops, and delays, it will take just about the same amount of time to drive to LA as it would to take the train. Actually, quite a bit quicker I'm sure, since you can make it a straight shot, and there's no transferring to a bus in Bakersfield.
But even if we look 50 years down the line, and imagine that system has been built out so you can get on a train in San Francisco and get off in Los Angeles, it's still going to take about the same amount of time to drive. With benefits like, being able to decide you want to stop for the night, or see some sight, or choosing when you leave.
And just you watch, if this does come to pass, I'll bet security on the train will be as onerous as on the plane.
In Europe and Japan, high speed rail makes a lot of sense, where you have small countrys with large cities close together.
HSR would make sense between Boston and Washington DC in this country.
Other than that, it doesn't make a lick of sense. Plane travel is always going to be better when you are traveling more than a few hundred miles.
Posted by Dr. A. Cannara, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood, on Mar 29, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Hooray! Electrification of Caltrain is 'only' 75+ years late. Those of us from other parts of the country, where electrified RRs have solved commuter needs for over 100 years, have marvelled at the backward transport here in Calif.
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Garden style...inside~
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39 comments:
- Tammy@Beatrice Banks said...
That chair is just gorgeous! What a perfect spot. I love the light and spring like look of your space. The eggs around the banister are so cute. This makes me want to lighten things up around my place!
- March 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM
- Kelly said...
Your white wicker chair and ottoman look great in your living room. Love the blue floral fabric used on it. This time of year I start gravitating to more florals. It just feels like it belongs. I recently brought in my garden statuary from outside and set it next to the fireplace. I'm really liking it. Kinglsey is a sweetie! Dogs (unlike cats) really need companionship and their behavior changes if they don't get enough. I hate to hear of a dog staying home all day by themselves. It sounds very lonely. Glad that you were able to spend so much time with him.
- March 23, 2012 at 10:11 AM
- Heidi said...
I am coming over for a cup of coffee and relax in that "comfy" chair. Being a gardener I love to bring the garden inside. Thanks for sharing your home.
- March 23, 2012 at 10:11 AM
- PURA VIDA said...
Such a happy light space!
- March 23, 2012 at 10:40 AM
- Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...
Amy, what a beautiful post. Love the chair there. It is perfect. I never looked at your clocks and already sold. Wow. I will have to check out the new magazine. You are working on many projects at one time like I did in January. Can't wait to see the reveals.
- March 23, 2012 at 10:42 AM
- sissie said...
Yes Amy, I have this big metal garden chair that is very wide and heavy. I've yet to put a cushion on it and it sits hear my entryway basically untouched. Now after seeing your pretty wicker with the lovely cushions....I might just have to work on mine.
You are definitely fired up and in a decorating mode. If you are like me you'll soon crash! LOL!
The doggies are so cute.
Sissie - March 23, 2012 at 10:48 AM
- ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...
Amy that chair looks great in your living room and the fabric on the cushions is so pretty and looks great with the bench slipcover you have near your piano. Is the slip a pale blue?
- March 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM
- Amy @MaisonDecor said...
That slipcover is more of a greenish blue~the perfect aqua thats bleached out a bit.
- March 23, 2012 at 11:54 AM
- Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Flea Market Makeovers said...
I just love that room! I would walk in and say ahhhhhhh every time I saw it.
Your wicker looks wonderful there.
I have some natural color wicker furniture with red toile in my loft area... - March 23, 2012 at 12:24 PM
- marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...
The chair looks super and I love your room. So inviting. Hugs, Marty
- March 23, 2012 at 1:33 PM
- Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...
Such a pretty color on the cushion on your chair, Amy! Your other touches of blue work well with it in this room. I do feel like I have ups and downs with my productivity. These few days I have down time because I'm babysitting my granddaughter through to Sunday, so there will be no painting or sewing! I'm lucky I found a minute to get on my laptop while she's napping!
- March 23, 2012 at 2:24 PM
- Crystal Rose Cottage said...
I love that wicker chair Amy! it looks so pretty in your light and airy living room. It is so Spring like in there! ~Hugs, Patti
- March 23, 2012 at 2:25 PM
- Victoria said...
love wicker and tole trays too
yours is perfect on the coffee table - March 23, 2012 at 2:34 PM
- Connie said...
Absolutely caught my breath when I saw that beautiful chair. It looks like the breath of springtime and I love the contrast of white next to the darkness of the piano.
A few years ago my daughters bought for me a cast aluminum bench in bright white. It has a beautiful floral design. I couldn't bear to put it out in the weather. I've used it in the guest bedroom. It makes a good luggage rack when my family is visiting. - March 23, 2012 at 3:02 PM
- Curtains in My Tree said...
your room looks so pretty i like the turquoise color with the white through out that room
the clock caught my eye right away
also those cute doggies caught my eye
tell you son he is wrong it all looks good, not too much stuff - March 23, 2012 at 3:18 PM
- All Things Chic 2 said...
Love the slip cover on the piano stool...Very springy!!! Blessings Lori
- March 23, 2012 at 4:58 PM
- Stacy's Shabby Shoppe said...
Amy, I love the look of that chair and your room for that matter...very spring-like and refreshing! ~Stacy~
- March 23, 2012 at 5:21 PM
- mariondee-designs said...
Hi Amy, love your wicker chair! The fabric on it is soo pretty. Your entry way is like a breath of fresh air and your easter garland is so cute! I love bringing the outdoors in and have a couple of plant stands inside. Love how you placed the clock now with the flowers and basket underneath. take care, Maryann
- March 23, 2012 at 6:16 PM
- Kristie at The Decorologist.com said...
I must tell you how much I love that Swedish clock, the Easter egg garland, and that fab vintage tole tray. I'd love to hang out with you in that house! - March 23, 2012 at 7:12 PM
- Connie @ Sensible-Redesign said...
Love your chair addition, everything does look like spring inside indeed. The little dogs are precious so nice of you to acclimate him to the other dogs. Sounds like you have been really busy, can't wait to see what you have been up to.
- March 23, 2012 at 7:13 PM
- Leslie's Garden said...
I love your wicker chair,and I agree, it looks wonderful next to the white banner. It just says, "Spring is here"! You have so many pretty little areas, a feast for the soul, I spotted my favorite blue vase - it always makes me smile:)
- March 23, 2012 at 7:30 PM
- Elma said...
wow i love the room!! The chair looks so nice!! Can't wait ti see the clock!!!!
- March 23, 2012 at 8:24 PM
- Simply Me said...
Everything looks So SPRING!!! Love the puppies!! Yes Target has new duvets and curtains you must go, the pink and white stripe one is the back of the white and pink floral one.. very beautiful, and like 4 different curtains, must go to Target !!!lol Have a Great Weekend!!
- March 23, 2012 at 9:43 PM
- Shabby chic Sandy said...
Love your wicker chair--
have had a desire to bring the outside in too. I am going nuts for floral fabric and had my husband build a little picket fence for inside the house--I guess if it is going to snow in spring than I'll make it spring like inside:) - March 23, 2012 at 11:06 PM
- Nann from At Nann's Table said...
So glad you kept that wonderful wicker chair. I like it there. It does add to the light and airyness of the room. I have alot of wicker on my wrap around porch and love it. But it all needs painting again and as soon as its warm enough the job will be done. Yours reminds me of how beautiful wicker looks.
- March 23, 2012 at 11:36 PM
- Nita {ModVintageLife} said...
Love the chair. How great that Kingsley became more socialized. He just needed some time. He sure is cute. I know you are busy with projects and I can't wait to see how they come out.
- March 24, 2012 at 12:51 AM
- Nita {ModVintageLife} said...
Oh...I forgot to say I love all the Easter touches. I bought more eggs today to add to my Easter stuff. Gotta get it all up.
- March 24, 2012 at 12:52 AM
- Connie@Connie Nikiforoff Designs said...
I too have a wicker chair in my living room. I put ie there because the space seemed kinda empty when I rearranged the furniture. But it gives the room a certain relaxed appearance...it's not white though I'm considering painting it.
- March 24, 2012 at 1:29 AM
- Katie @ Wildwood Creek said...
Love the wicker chair and the soft touches of aqua and pink throughout the room--from the chair cushions, tole tray, area rugs and accessories. Also love the flowering branches under the clock. You can't go wrong decorating with garden style. I love bringing the outside in.
- March 24, 2012 at 4:21 AM
- Connie (aka LOU) said...
Amy -
YOUR BLOG is a little piece of heaven! Love everything in your pictures! Should you ever want to part with that wicker chair, I will come to the east coast in a flash. Great piano bench too! - March 24, 2012 at 5:59 AM
- Tutti Chic said...
That chair & ottomon are fabulous & look just wonderful there. Such inspiring springiness(is that a word?) in your home. The latest issue of RC is a beauty & I know the homes you are talking about..gorgeous. Check out page 67 top right-our massachusetts garden is there....I was so suprised to turn the page & see it! fifi & dan must have been saving this one from the last shoot....:) chris
- March 24, 2012 at 7:36 AM
- Sarah said...
I can picture myself reading a book and falling asleep in that chair! Totally cozy! :)
- March 24, 2012 at 7:54 AM
- Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...
Gorgeous fabric on that beautiful wicker chair..I love using wicker inside..bringing the outdoors in...you have graced your home with beautiful touches of Spring.
- March 24, 2012 at 8:16 AM
- Betsy Speert said...
Amy, if you're not careful, you'll have as much $&@ in your house as I do! Love the look of the wicker next to the piano. The scale is so much larger than the tapestry chair that it helps balance the size of the piano bench.
LOTS OF STUFF!!! YAY!!! - March 24, 2012 at 9:24 AM
- Cynthia said...
Hi Amy, Love the pictures love all the flowers and that chair is fantastic.
- March 24, 2012 at 9:25 AM
- Melissa Anderson said...
I love those pink delphinium in that tin vase! Are they real? If not where are they from? I love them! And the wicker indoors is so beautiful! I recently purchased a vintage wicker loveseat and put it in my dining room, and it instantly gave my dining room a more cozy, inviting feeling. I'll definitely have to make a post about that on my blog soon!
- March 24, 2012 at 12:11 PM
- Stacy Curran said...
The room looks beautiful and all ready for Easter! I hope you have your boys with you for it :)
Stacy - March 24, 2012 at 6:49 PM
- ChiPPy!-SHaBBy! said...
Wonderful **Spring** Feel...
AND LoVe that little "BirDie Cup"...
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- Mary Lindsay said...
Thank you for sharing a little of your life with me and thank you for a peek round your charming home, the light floods in with a delightful soft tone and reflects a warmth of welcome waiting for any visitor, include that with a seat on your lovely chair and a wee cup of tea in a floral mug would be just dandy. Thank you (Mary from Scotland UK)
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Thursday's Treasures Link Party
Ok, It's official. I'm moving to Wordpress. This Weekend! I'm so excited. I'm so scared. Hopefully everything will go smoothly. I've got the greatest gal in the world handling it for me. I've already been such a pest and she's just taking it all with grace. Every 15 minutes I think of something else, so little detail I want her to know about. I just pop off another e-mail to her. I don't ever say hi now, Just "Can we do this? Thanks" Now thank you, no hug. I have made sure to tell her she's wonderful and awesome a few times already.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Thursday's Treasures Link Party
It's Thursday! (ok, almost, you all know what I mean.) It's also almost Easter, and Passover has already started...oh and let's not forget Spring Break! My brain might be just a little frazzled. Have I mentioned I'm making the move from Blogger to Wordpress? NEXT WEEK! So yes, I'm completely frazzled, and worried and stressed, and I know I need to do this and I know it will be worth it, and I know I'll be so happy with it all once it's done.
I know I'm gonna need a lot of chocolate!
So let's get this party started,
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
S'mores Cookie Bars
I had to make these bars. My reputation depended on it.
You know your kids are proud of you when they show your site off to their friends. My son came home the other day from school and asked me to make a treat for his class. My son is in High School! Really, I asked? Why?
"Well Mom, we got done our work early in class (his AP History class) and we we're playing around on the internet and I showed everyone your site. Even the teacher was looking. They want you to make something. They want the Hot Chocolate cookies."
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Starbucks and the Bakery at Walmart #deliciouspairings
Did you know that it's American Chocolate Week? It's ok, I didn't either but who am I to object to a week dedicated to chocolate.
I was so excited to be chosen to go to Walmart for the Delicious Pairing of Starbucks and the Bakery at Walmart. They were even having a demo of Starbucks Mocha Blend Coffee! Yup, sign me up! Starbucks coffee is a treat in our house, reserved for the weekends. Lazy Sunday mornings.
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Saturday, March 23, 2013
Why you should use Google Plus
If you have any type of website on the internet and want people searching to be able to find you, you want to be using Google Plus. I know, we've all been hearing the talk. Google Plus is better than Facebook or Twiiter. And it is. Function Wise. You can tag people using the +name like +Joan Hayes and add Hashtags to make your posts more searchable like #chocolate #food #craft #google Whatever key words you want to add.
But sometimes seeing is believing. So I did a little testing today. I searched for my top post Cherry White Chocolate Pudding Cookies in Google.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Lemon Souffle
I'm still enjoying Lemon, don't worry I'll have chocolate back next week. And this one is low calorie, almost sugar free so we might be able to call it a .... healthy dessert.
One of the things I love about my kids all being in school (besides the fact that they are getting an education) is, I get some me time every day. I know, during that me time, I'm supposed to be cleaning, doing laundry, running errands...haha, are you laughing yet? I know if my hubby reads this, the neighbors will be able to hear his laughter.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Thursday's Treasures Link Party
Spring! Today's the first day of spring! Why is it that we've got a freeze warning for tonight then? I'm ready for warmer weather, flowers blooming, the smell of fresh cut grass, allergies...OK, I can probably wait a few more days.
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Cast : Song Seung-heon as Lee Dong Chul
Yeon Jeong-hoon as Lee Dong Wook
Park Hae-jin as Shin Myung Hun
Lee Da-hae as Hye Rin
Lee Yeon-hee as Gook Young Ran
Han Ji-hye as Kim Ji Hyun
Dennis O as Michael (Young Ran's fiance)
Jo Min-ki as Shin Tae Hwan
Genre: Action, romance
Episodes: 50
Broadcast network: MBC
Air time: Mondays & Tuesdays 21:55 (9:55 Korean time)
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The drama will be about two men whose fates are crossed from the very first day that they were born. Both men were born in the same hospital. When he was a teenager, Lee Dong Chul witnessed the death of his father. From then on he promised to seek revenge on the man who caused his father's death, Shin Tae Hwan. But unbeknownst to everybody is the fact that Dong Chul's younger brother, Dong Wook, was switched at birth with Tae Hwan's son, Myung Hun. Dong Wook grows up to become a prosecutor and vows to help his brother seek revenge. But what happens when they find out that they're not brothers? What will Dong Chul do when he finds out that his real brother was raised by Shin Tae Hwan and that the brother that was beside him all these years is the son of his enemy?
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Producer: Kim Jin Man
Screenwriter: Na Yun Sook (나연숙)
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NEW YORK–Salton Inc., the entity created by the merger of Salton and Applica last year, is not for sale, according to a statement from Harbinger Capital Partners, the company's owner.
Harbinger issued the statement yesterday in response to press reports that said the company is on the block. The statement said that "both Salton and Harbinger remain committed to our long-term partnership and to the strategy of positioning the company as a leading marketer and distributor of a broad range of high-quality consumer products."
The statement added that, with the integration of Salton and Applica complete, "the combined company is exploring various strategies to optimize its capital structure and capitalize on organic and external growth opportunities." David M. Maura, chairman of Salton and vice president and director of investments of Harbinger, added that the company's operating income has grown from $5 million to $40 million in the merged company's first year of operation.
Terry Polistina, Salton's chief executive officer, said the company is using its relationship to Harbinger to seek "synergistic acquisitions" to help build the company's value. Polistina said Salton generated more than $65 million in cash flow over the past five months, which was used to pay down debt. He added that Salton expects to generate close to $100 million in free cash flow this year, which will be used to pay down more debt to prepare for other mergers and acquisitions.


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It is easier to get to the Aleutian Islands than the Pribilof Islands or Alaska Peninsula, because there's a regular ferry service that runs out that way.
Separating the North Pacific Ocean from the Bering Sea, the Aleutian Islands are not a single sequence of islands. Actually, they're a superchain, made of up eight smaller island groups—the Andreanof, Delarof, Fox, Four Mountain, Near, Rat, Shumagin, and Sanak islands. In all, this adds up to more than 275 islands, stretching from the Alaska Peninsula in a southwesterly arc toward Japan. The islands are volcanic in origin, treeless, and alternate between towering (and frequently smoking) volcanic cones, and high tablelands. Separating the islands is some of the wildest, deepest water anywhere: on the Pacific side of the chains the water can be more than 25,000 feet deep, and the north side's Bering Canyon is twice as long as the Grand Canyon, as well as twice as deep, bottoming out at 10,600 feet below the water's surface. The Aleutian Islands and surrounding coastal waters make up one of the most biologically rich areas in Alaska, harboring abundant seabird, marine mammal, and fish populations—and the fish feed the ships of one of the world's busiest fishing fleets.
Before the Russians arrived in the mid-1700s, the islands were dotted with Aleut villages, a total population of perhaps 3,000 people; within a hundred years, that number had dropped to maybe 200 through disease and war. Today's native communities include Nikolski, on Umnak Island; Atka, on Atka Island; and Cold Bay, at the peninsula's tip. Like everybody in the Aleutians, the descendants of the original inhabitants mostly work at commercial fishing or in canneries and as expert guides for those who hunt and fish. The settlements are quite small, and accommodations are scarce.
Visitors aren't allowed on Shemya Island, which has a remote U.S. Air Force base, without special permission. Because of downsizing, the military has closed its Adak operation, and the base's infrastructure provides the core infrastructure for what now is a small coastal community and commercial fishing port.
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A Spring in Your Step: Lions look sharp in annual spring showcase
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The McKinney football team struck a balanced note during Thursday's rendition of the annual Blue vs. Gold spring game. The offense edged the defense, 21-14, in front of a packed house courtesy of a 16-yard rushing touchdown from Red Shannon that provided the winning margin.
�The spring game is always a good way to finish the spring and get the excitement going for the upcoming fall,� said Jeff Smith, McKinney head coach. �It's always a lot of fun.�
Shannon, who scored two touchdowns and grabbed an interception during the spring game, is one of several players who will play their third and final season for Smith this fall. Another is quarterback Robert Somborn, who in his senior year will helm an experienced offense that returns eight players.
�That's something that's a big point of emphasis on our offense, is just running the ball a lot better this year,� he said. �We could throw it well last year, but we've got to pick that running game up.�
The Lions are stocked with veteran players on both sides of the ball, as they also return seven defensive starters. The roster's familiarity with one another helped the spring game run smoothly and serve as a productive end to a month's worth of practices.
�We have a lot of returners and a lot of guys that this means a lot to,� Smith said. �They're excited about this year. They're excited about having a mature football team and having some guys coming back leading, so I couldn't be more pleased with the leadership that we have and that they've shown so far. We've got a big road ahead of us, a big summer ahead of us, but these seniors and this core group coming back from last year's team that played a lot are up to the task.�
The names on the roster will be one of the few things that remain the same for the Lions this year. The UIL�s biennial realignment moved them into Class 5A and placed them alongside some of the largest schools in the state in a district made up of Allen, Plano Senior, Plano East, Plano West and McKinney Boyd.
It's a harsh setup for a team looking to rebound from a winless 2012 campaign. With that in mind, a promising performance in the spring game was more important to McKinney than most, if only to send the team into the summer on a positive note.
�When you have 18 practices in the spring and you bang on yourselves every single day, to finish if off the way we did, I was real proud of the kids,� Smith said. �They gave great effort and executed tonight from top to bottom. I thought the kids did a good job executing and playing hard.
�At the end of the spring, you want to feel pretty game ready. You want to feel like you could go play a game tomorrow and be ready, and we feel that way. Obviously we'll do a little game-planning and adding to that, but we're real proud of the progress they made and effort they gave.�
Heading into the summer, the McKinney coaching staff is asking their players to give three percent � the actual chunk of their time that the summer performance course they offer takes up. It's a motto coach Shawn Copeland carried over from a previous school.
�If we want to beat a lot of teams on our schedule, we've got to be better, we've got to be more committed and we've got to work harder than anybody,� Smith said. �I really expect to have a great season.�
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Rev. Guss J. Shelly, 66, died on Thursday, October 18, 2012, at his residence. Born on October 30, 1945, in Kosciusko, he was a son of the late Gus and Annie Belle Jenkins Shelley.
Guss was a graduate of McAdams High School. Accepting the call into ministry at 19, Guss married Sarah Ann Powell on June 20, 1965. Returning to school while preaching at four churches, he graduated from Mississippi State University in 1970. In 1973, Guss graduated from Candler School of Theology in Atlanta.
Faithfully serving as a member of the Mississippi United Methodist Conference for 46 years as a minister and District Superintendent, he retired in June 2011 while in Grenada. Loving to sing, Guss always sang in the choir at the church he was serving. Moving back to Amory, he attended St. Andrews United Methodist Church.
Growing up on a farm, Guss was an exceptional gardener who could grow anything and was passionate about Heifer Project International, which taught people how to raise farm animals and grow crops to provide for themselves. He enjoyed cooking for the Wesley Foundation and at St. Andrews. Enjoying retirement to the fullest, Guss loved people, loved being in ministry, was passionate about his pets, and enjoyed tracing his family's genealogy. His favorite music was Old-Time Gospel, and he enjoyed listening to PRM. Cherishing time spent with family, especially his grandchildren, Guss enjoyed fishing and going to the beach with them.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Ann Shelly, Amory; daughter, Zora Harris (Mark), Guntown; sons, Robert Shelly (Amy), Amory and Paul Shelly (Amy), Anniston, AL; sisters, Tillie Taylor, Coffeeville, and Johnnie Miller (Jim), Madison; brother, Edwin Shelley (Norma), Milton, FL; grandchildren, Jake Shelly, Caleb Shelly, Caitlyn Shelly, Annabelle Shelly, Katy Thomason, Tyler Harris, and Kimberly Harris; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Ann McCrory; and a grandson, "Little" Joe Thomason.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 22, at St. Andrews United Methodist Church with Rev. Robbie Murden, Rev. Tim Sisk, and Rev. Jimmy Barnes officiating.
Burial was in Masonic Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jake Shelly, Caleb Shelly, Tyler Harris, Shelley Taylor, James Edwin Shelley, Eugene McCrory, Danny O'Neal, Donnie Taylor, and Gus Allen Shelley. Honorary pallbearers were United Methodist ministers.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to Heifer Project International, PO Box 8058, Little Rock, AR 72203 or to St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1123 Legion Dr., Amory, MS 38821.
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Europe a central character in new spy thriller 'Missing'
In "Missing," Ashley Judd stars as Becca Winstone, an ex-CIA agent on the hunt for her son, but the spy thriller also features another very important main character – Europe.
The new series, which premieres Thursday, March 15 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, was shot on location in such places as Rome, Paris, Prague and Istanbul, making the new TV show feel much more like a feature film.
"When you're watching green screen stuff, no matter how good it is, you still can see . . . an element of, 'OK, I'm watching something that's not necessarily real' but when you're actually in these locations, you're interacting not only with the actors but also the scenery and the history (of the place)," said Nick Eversman, who plays kidnapped son Michael Winstone, in a recent conference call.
"For me it helps me as an actor and an artist to help me ground myself a little more."
As well as Judd and Eversman, the series also stars Sean Bean as Paul Winstone, Tereza Voriskova as Oksana, Adriano Giannini as Giancarlo Rossi, Becca's former flame and Interpol agent, and Cliff Curtis as Dax Miller, the head of CIA operations in Paris.
Curtis, who is tracking rogue ex-agent Becca while also trying to help her, agrees that the spectacular locales bring a whole other dimension to the show.
"For me it's probably the cool factor because we have not only the same location but the same crew that they used on 'The Bourne Identity,' the James Bond franchise, 'Mission Impossible' . . . We actually had the same location scout so if you really know your stuff, you might recognize (some places)," says Curtis.
"For me it was a little bit of a culture shock," adds Eversman. "I've spent very little time abroad so it was a little difficult being over there but at the same time it was one of those, 'Wow, I'm getting paid for this' type moments. You get to see all these beautiful, historical places . . . it was a blessing to be able to see all that."
But even with all the incredible European locations, what sets this action-packed series apart is the level of emotional intensity.
"You're taking that very real love and bond between a mother and child and then you're putting it into a genre context so that the emotional content rings true and that's one of the tricky balances in the show," says Curtis.
The show was shot in a different city for each of the 10 episodes and each location Becca visits to look for her son corresponds with something that happened in her former life as a CIA agent.
"She's revisiting her past, not only psychologically and emotionally but physically, she's revisiting these places where things happened . . . She's understanding more and more what happened and why this happened to her son and it's bringing up all these things she thought she left a long time ago that have come back to haunt her," says Curtis.
And though the show may look like a movie, the format of television allows for more in-depth exploration of the characters and their history, which according to Eversman, is the best of both worlds.
"It's got all the action and then we've got the TV side, we have a little bit more time to tell the story, so I think it's a great mix of the two," says Eversman.
About Sheri Block
Sheri Block has been covering entertainment for CTV.ca since 2008. In addition to covering Will and Kate's Royal Wedding in London, Sheri's highlights have included going on tour with "Canadian Idol," being a stand-in on "Canada's Next Top Model" and meeting Colin Farrell at the Toronto International Film Festival.Follow her on Twitter!


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I'm having the same problem with my 7yo and soccer, so I feel your pain! I think he's set on giving it another go this spring after having a break in the fall. He's a very active kid so no problems there.
For us, since we are both musicians, we would rather his identity be there in middle school and HS. I also was forced to play stuff as a kid and HATED it!! So I have a hard time doing that to my own kid.
I am going to force him to join swim team though, and I think it may be non negotiable, mainly b/c I know what a stronger swimmer I am for having been on my neighborhood swim team.
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Safety officials have reached no conclusions about what caused a CSX freight train to derail in Ellicott City Monday night, killing two 19-year-old girls sitting on the railroad bridge in town.
Crews worked non-stop through the night to clean up the tons of coal that spilled onto cars, roads, and in some waterways along the track, according to National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Eric Weiss. Eighteen of the 21 derailed cars have been inspected and removed, as have 59 other cars and two locomotives that weren't knocked over in the incident.
The on-site NTSB's investigation could take days, and anywhere from 12 to 18 months before the safety agency releases a full report detailing the cause of the derailment and recommendations to prevent a similar accident from occurring again.
Crews were removing lengths of the track Wednesday morning, loading pieces of rail onto flatbed trucks to be taken to a separate location and put back together -- a standard part of the NTSB's rail accident investigations, Weiss said.
(See more photos from the derailment scene.)
Investigators will examine all aspects of the derailment, looking for both mechanical and human error.
Three crew members were aboard the train when it derailed, spilling coal onto Elizabeth Nass and Rose Mayr, both 19-year-old Ellicott City residents.
CSX spokesman Gary Sease said access to tracks "continues to be a problem with CSX and all the country's railroads."
An engineer in training was operating the freight train at the time of the derailment, according to lead investigator Jim Southworth. Emergency breaks were deployed automatically, though it's not clear if the brakes were caused by or the cause of the derailment.
Also onboard were a conductor and engineer. The crew members were not injured.


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THREE MILLION CHILDREN'S BOOKS have been delivered for free to Jewish children throughout North America to date. That benchmark number was celebrated in the PJ Library MetroWest community of New Jersey this month.
In commemoration of the 3 millionth book delivered, PJ Library founder Harold Grinspoon and PJ Library director Marcie Greenfield Simons hand-delivered Noah's Swim-a-Thon to PJ reader Jordanna Goldstein, 6, her parents Cindy and Neil Goldstein, and her brother Ryan, 8.
A selection in our Egg Matza (5 to 6 years) age group, Noah's Swim-a-Thon is written and illustrated by Ann D. Koffsky.
PJ Library now sends 100,000 free books and music to families each month — up from just 200 a month in 2005. The program's impact is felt throughout Jewish federations, community centers, synagogues, and other organizations that partner with PJ Library.
"We are thrilled to be delivering the 3 millionth PJ Library book," Grinspoon says. "It's thanks to fabulous communities like MetroWest New Jersey who partner with us that we've come as far as we have. We look forward to delivering the 4 millionth book and 5 millionth book and beyond — and knowing that all across North America, parents and children are snuggling around PJ Library books and having special conversations in which parents are transmitting our heritage to the next generation."
As a special treat, Noah's Swim-a-Thon author Ann Koffsky joined Harold Grinspoon and Marcie Greenfield Simons in delivering Jordanna's book. Considering her book is about swimming, Koffsky dressed the part. She came regaled in her Lifeguard's uniform. See a slideshow of event photos below:


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