Barbara M. Montano

ann_arbor, mi

Events:

Al Aprill

Where: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

Date: 2007-07-07 20:00:00

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Al Aprill, stand-up comedian, the world's first in-flight comic, has over 5,000 comedy shows under his brass-buckled belt. Coast to coast, border to border, he's logged performances at more than 500 different venues. On the air, Al's TV appearances include "48 Hours" with Dan Rather, and ABC's "Home Improvement" with Tim Allen, as well as featured performances on "Night Shift" and P.M. Magazine's "So You Want To Be A Comedian." And IN THE AIR, Al Aprill was Continental Airline's - and the world's - first in-flight comic, drawing notices from all the major networks and wire services. In concert, Al has appeared with such greats as the late Count Basie, Kennie Rankin and Dave Mason. In competitition, he was named a 1990 & 91 Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search finalist in Detroit and Miami. In 1995, Al was finalist in the Vail Comedy Invitational Competitions in Dallas, Detroit, Indianapolis, Kansas City and St. Louis. The guy gets around. Originally from Michigan, Al began professional life as a sales engineer. His comedy career was officially launched on a 1980 business trip to L.A., when friends dared him to take the open mike at the Comedy Store. He's been entertaining ever since. Off-stage, Al is also a businessman. he markets his original line of BIGGIES, CULT TAPES, and his first published book AUTONYMS. C’mon out and meet Al Aprill, himself. He's one terrific headliner. The class choice for great comedy! Showtimes: 8:00 & 10:30 pm Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door

Craig Gass

Where: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

Date: 2007-09-08 20:00:00

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It’s yet another comedy debut here at the Comedy Showcase!! Gass has been "performing stand-up comedy since 1993 when he decided to get revenge on a group of comedians who had ridiculed him for attempting to perform at an open mic." He acquired his peculiar talent of imitating characters and actors by learning to speak as a child from watching TV. Both his parents and sister are completely deaf. With his family unable to serve as a model for how to speak, Gass grew up imitating the voices on TV. Gass inherited the ability to hear from his father, a man born with all his hearing but who lost it later in life. Two of his favorite comedians were Robin Williams and Impressionist Stephen James Deac. Craig performed on the same stage as Stephen in Seattle Washington. Stephen James Deac, a primarily industrial film actor from Los Angeles was the inspiration for propelling him into voice over and Television. In 2002, Gass found work on one episode of HBO's Sex and the City. He claims to have put on over 30 pounds for his role as Tom "Big Boned" in the episode: "Cover Girl". He co-starred with Alec Baldwin on NBC's Las Vegas in early 2005 where he played a comedian, "Richie Phillips", who would begin his act by stirring people's drinks with his penis. Other television highlights include a guest spot on Law & Order as "Mark Grandy", and some commercial work for AT&T and Smirnoff. In 2004, Gass played the new driver in the episode "Entertainment Weakly" of King of Queens. You’ve also seen him this summer on ABC’s reality show “Next Best Thing,” a show featuring impressionists. IT’S A DON’T MISS SHOW FOR THOSE WHO LIKE THEIR COMEDY POLITICALLY INCORRECT!! DON'T COME IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED Showtimes: 8:00 & 10:30 pm Tickets: $20 in advance, $22 at the door

Suzanne Vega

Where: Ark

Date: 2007-09-29 20:00:00

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Best known for the 1987 hit, 'Luka,' Suzanne Vega is well versed in the ability to walk the fine musical lines between, folk, rock 'n' roll, pop and experimentation while maintaining a unique and successful body of work. Vega's most recent effort, 'Songs of Red and Grey' was released in 2001, with a best-of 'Retrospective' issued in 2003.

Karen Rontowski

Where: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

Date: 2007-05-12 20:00:00

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When it comes to funny, Karen is truly America's sweetheart of comedy. She has been tapped as being the next female star in the comedy world. We agree but would put it in far stronger language. Language like, “the makings of a superstar comedian” or “destined for popularity like no other female comedian in the world.” Her distinctive brand of humor has been making audiences laugh all across the country. She brings to light life's everyday problems, such as visits to the Laundromat or the trouble with having an alligator in your apartment (!?!), and all with a polished stage presence that makes you feel like you’ve known her for years. Karen has opened for such show biz legends as Bob Hope, Ray Charles and The Monkees. She is a regular on the number one radio show in the country, “The Bob and Tom Show” and can be seen on Comedy Centrals “Live at Gotham”. She just recently made her acting debut playing the lead role of Sue Burrow in the upcoming movie short, "Return To Sender" and has been featured in the book "Women's Lip" edited by Roz Warren and Moxxie Greeting Cards. You've also seen her on "Bob Hope's Young Comedians Special" as well as HBO, and other cable comedy specials. Don't miss another rising star at the Comedy Showcase! Showtimes: 8:00 & 10:30 pm Tickets: $11 in advance, $13 at the door Friday & Saturday 8pm shows are all non-smoking

*FREE FALL FREEK OUT* Concert: Sunburned Hand of the Man, Od...

Where: The B Side / Neutral Zone

Date: 2007-09-02 19:00:00

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It's welcome week 2007. Classes start Tuesday, and you'll probably spend Monday waiting in line to buy books, but fear not. Look at this as an opportunity to either put the final cap on your summer, or kick off a new school year by securing your place among Ann Arbor's cultural elite. If nothing else, just freak out, because this rock-avant-folk-psychedelic-noise concert is absolutely free brought to you by WCBN 88.3 FM Ann Arbor. http://www.wcbn.org/ The three hand-selected bands performing are: SUNBURNED HAND OF THE MAN (Boston, MA) http://www.myspace.com/sunburnedhandoftheman ODD CLOUDS (Detroit, MI) (Feat. Jaime Easter, Chris Pottinger of COTTON MUSEUM, SLITHER, Heath Moerland of SICK LLAMA, SLITHER) http://www.tastysoil.com/oddclouds/ GRAVEYARDS (Ypsilanti, MI) (feat. John Olson of WOLF EYES) http://geocities.com/americantapes/ Anyone new to the Ann Arbor music scene or looking for a primer on recent trends in experimental music should look no further than this event, just off campus, smack dab in the middle of "welcome week," which is otherwise known for bland, pandering events promising bad food, worse music, and maybe a disgustingly sweaty bus ride to a supermarket. While you're at the show, people from WCBN will be on hand to tell you everything you need to know about becoming a DJ at Ann Arbor's only truly independant radio station, 88.3 FM. That's right, consider yourself warned. This is the place to be September 2nd. Doors at 7. All Ages. No cover! DUDES, DO NOT MISS THIS!

One-day Children's Meditation Course

Where: retreat center

Date: 2007-05-28 09:00:00

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During the courses the students learn Anapana, the awareness of their own natural breath. The aim is to enable them to practise after the course for about ten minutes twice a day. This daily practice has been found to bring many benefits, including: * helping them to cope with stress, anxiety, worry and nervousness, and * improving their concentration and memory. As they learn to calm and concentrate their minds, they also learn to gain mastery over their impulses and actions. To register: please print and fill out the forms and return to the address listed http://www.mi.us.dhamma.org/youth6_forms.shtml Cost: there is no charge for the courses, which are funded by donations from students who have completed a course. This course has a maximum capacity of 24 children, so please apply early.

Frontier Ruckus, Arrah and the Ferns, Chris Bathgate, That's...

Where: Blind Pig

Date: 2007-07-29 21:00:00

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Summer Tour Finale! Sunday, July 29 FRONTIER RUCKUS (Michigan) "The best band you haven't heard." -REAL DETROIT WEEKLY ARRAH AND THE FERNS (Indiana) "If you're one of those people that like banjos and cute indie pop music, then this might just be the best thing you've heard in a while." -SKATTERBRAIN CHRIS BATHGATE (Michigan) "This is an album, and talent, worthy of your most careful attention." -POPMATTERS THAT'S HIM! THAT'S THE GUY! (Michigan) "...Charming and haunting at the same time." -THE MUSE'S MUSE at The Blind Pig 208 S. 1st St. Ann Arbor, MI 9:00 pm 18+ $7

Brian Vander Ark

Where: Ark

Date: 2007-10-04 20:00:00

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Brian Vander Ark is the bassist for The Verve Pipe.

Auto FutureTech – Summit 2007

Where: COBO Conference/Exhibition Center

Date: 2007-10-03 00:00:00

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You are invited to join us in making history... The first event of its kind, Auto FutureTech 2007 will be an elite global gathering of representatives of the automotive and fuel sector's major stakeholders: OEMs, suppliers, financiers, oil and gas producers, electric utilities, labor unions, maintenance providers, insurance/reinsurance, agribusiness, civil society groups, and policy makers. Their purpose will be to explore together the key issues, challenges and opportunities that will confront the global automobile industry over the coming decade. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain the perspectives of the industry's leading decision-makers on the forces that will drive change and determine success in the global marketplace of tomorrow. For more information: Phone: 604-775-7300 or 1-800-274-6097 (toll free) Fax: 604-666-8123 Email: info@autofuturetech.com Web: www.autofuturetech.com