Published January 16, 2003
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BOOKS
bell hooks Cultural critic, feminist theorist and writer bell hooks reads from her most provocative book to date, "Rock My Soul: Black People and Self- Esteem." 7 p.m. Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty St. Free. 668-7652.
CAMPUS CINEMA
Bowling for Columbine Michael Moore Rednecks and guns and Charlton Heston make a beautiful combination. State Theater 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Nicholas Nickleby Just once, a Dickens movie should be made as long as the book it borrows from. Surely it would be just as successful as Dickens himself. Michigan Theater 7 & 9:15 p.m.
The Pianist It's sort of like "MAUS." It sure would be neat to see that on film, what with rats, dogs, cats and mice and all that. State Theater 6:45 & 9:45 p.m.
MUSIC
The Ron Brooks Trio Ronnie Ronnie Ronnie, can't you see? Sometimes your jazzy bass stylings just hypnotize me. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 8 p.m. $5. 662-8310.
Knee Deep Shag If anyone makes an Austin Powers joke at the show, you have my permission to kill him. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $8. 996-8588.
In Lear Rosa Already playing East Quad, eh? Next stop, Madison Square Garden! Residential College, East Quad 9 p.m. Free.
Friday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Bowling for Columbine See Thursday. State Theater 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Nicholas Nickelby See Thursday Michigan Theater 4:30, 7:15 & 10 p.m.
The Pianist See Thursday. State Theater 6:45 & 9:45 p.m.
MUSIC
Bear vs. Shark, The Clouds I'll give you the shark plus five. Any takers? Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $6 ($8 under 21). 996-8588.
The Easy Street Jazz Band Low-energy jazz music for the geriatric crowd. The Firefly Club, 207 S. Ashley St., 5:30 p.m. $5. 665-9090.
Absolut Jazz Series: Benny Golson Sorry, but you have to bring your own Absolut. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. $20 ($12 student). 662-8310.
THEATER
Blessing The Boats The University Musical Society presents Sekou Sundiata in his one man show, comprised of a sequence of poems, prose and monologues derived from stand-up comedy, literary reading and performance theater. "Blessing The Boats" is a solo journey with music and visual media through three years of the poet's life, bearing witness to his highest and lowest moments. 8 p.m., Trueblood Theatre, Frieze Bldg, $25; 734-764-2538.
Saturday
BOOKS
Dave Rosi David Pelino, writing under the pseudonym Dave Rosi, signs and talks about his new book, "One Good Deed." 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 3235 Washtenaw Ave. Free. 973-0846.
CAMPUS CINEMA
Bowling for Columbine See Thursday. State Theater 2:15, 4:30, 7, 9:30 & 11:45 p.m.
Nicholas Nickelby See Thursday. Michigan Theater 4:30, 7:15 & 10 p.m.
The Pianist See Thursday. State Theater 3:15, 6:15 & 9:15
Monty Python & the Holy Grail The holy grail of Monty Python. State Theater Midnight
MUSIC
Donkey Punch Please don't encourage these guys. I've had enough. Seriously. The Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $6 ($8 under 21). 996-8588.
Wings of the Bird Workshop Fortunately Ron Brooks will not be teaching. If he was, I might have to intervene. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 2 p.m. Free. 662-8310.
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Mozart? Who the fuck is that? Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., 8 p.m. $18-32. 668-8463.
THEATER
Blessing The Boats See Friday
Sunday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Bowling for Columbine See Thursday. State Theater 2:15, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Nicholas Nickelby See Friday. Michigan Theater 5 & 7:45 p.m.
The Pianist See Thursday. State Theater 3:15, 6:15 & 9:15 p.m.
Real Women Have Curves Yes they do. Michigan Theater 4:30, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Bird Jazz Jam Part of the recruitment drive for the Ron Brooks Cult. Beware. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 9 p.m. $3. 662-8310.
Shakuhachi Flute Concert Two types of people will be there: Art lovers and stoned hippies. Which will you be? University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St., 2 p.m., Free. 764-0395.
THEATER
Blessing The Boats See Friday, 2 p.m.
Monday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Bowling for Columbine See Thursday. State Theater 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Nicholas Nickelby See Thursday. Michigan Theater 6:45 & 9:30 p.m.
The Pianist See Thursday. State Theater 6:45 & 9:45 p.m.
MUSIC
Sekou Sundiata & Band Black Bottom Collective Barets, foreign cigarettes, sunglasses indoors. Sweet. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., 8 p.m. $16-30. 668-8463.
Mark Kieswetter & Ron Brooks Insert your own Ron Brooks joke. I'm running low. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 8 p.m. $3. 662-8310.
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