Published March 9, 2006
Friday 3.10.06
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Mady Kouyate
Kouyate is a Senegalese harpist who plays a 21-string harp called a kora. Now based out of Ypsilanti, Kouyate brings nearly 100 years of West African musical tradition to the Ark. Doors are at 7:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show. Tickets for this all-ages concert are available online at www.theark.org and cost $12.50.
History of hip hop panel
The University's Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs office and FOKUS sponsor a panel with Jeff Chang on the historical and cultural significance of hip hop music. The lecture begins at 4 p.m. in the Modern Languages Building. Admission is free.
Symphony Band
The School of Music presents the Symphony Band with guest conductor Steven D. Davis performing Mozart. The performance begins at 8 p.m. at Hill Auditorium and admission is free.
Saturday 3.11.06
Nomo
The 11-piece Ann Arbor based Nomo come to the Blind Pig. The group draws its influences from African polyrhythm and American jazz. Doors for the 18 and up show open at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $11 for students younger than 21, $8 everyone else and are available at the door.
Detroit Observatory Tour
The Bentley Historical Library presents a tour of the newly renovated Detroit Observatory. The observatory played an integral role in bringing the University's research department to prominence. Tours begin at 1 p.m. Admission is free.
Harmonettes Spring Concert
The Harmonettes - an all-female vocal group - present their spring concert. The performance begins at 8 p.m. in the Michigan Union Ballroom. Tickets are $6 for students and $8 for adults. Black-tie attire receives a dollar off admission.
Blanche
The Detroit-based alt-country group comes to the Ark. The quintet has opened for the likes of Chicago powerhouse Wilco. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. all ages-show. Tickets are $13.50 and are available online at www.theark.org.
Sunday 3.12.06
Anthony B.
The reggae artist Anthony B. comes to the Blind Pig with special guest Soul Majestic, the international reggae orchestra. Doors open at 9 p.m. for this 18 and up show. Tickets are $20 in advance and are available at www.blindpigmusic.com.
