Things to do: week of August 27, 2018

ARTS & CULTURE

Rasa Festival: Poetry Through The Ages

An event featuring poetry throughout ancient, early 20th century, and contemporary Indian literature. The night will also include dance, visual and digital art, and live music. Tickets range from $15-25 and can be purchased via rasafestival.org

Arthur Miller Theatre | 1226 Murfin Ave, Ann Arbor

Sept. 15, 8-9:30 p.m.

The Second City: Made in America (Some Assembly Required) Tour

Celebrating nearly 60 years of comedy performances and improvisation, the famed Second City is coming to a city near you! Buy full priced tickets for $36 on the Ark website, or visit the box office for student discounted tickets for $26 with valid ID. Register early and enjoy a night of laughs!

The Ark | 316 Main St., Ann Arbor

Saturday, Sept. 15, Doors at 8:30 p.m.

University Musical Society’s Season Opening Event, 2001: A Space Odyssey

Enjoy a screening of one of the most iconic science fiction films, Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. This wildly popular free event will fill up quick, register ahead of time and be sure to arrive by 7:40 p.m. For ticket information visit the UMS website.

Hill Auditorium | 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor

Sept. 21, 8 p.m.

LOCAL

Kerrytown Bookfest

The annual festival will feature local authors, including Laura Kasischke, Diane Suess, Jean Alicia Elster, and many more. Their work, along with others, will be for sale. The festival is free and open to the public, but will also include workshops for a fee. Writer-in-Residence Laura Thomas will be critiquing participants work for $80 per 30 minute session.

Kerrytown District

Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

How to Find College Funding

Ann Arbor District Library will feature University of Michigan Foundation and Grants Librarian Paul Barrow. He will lead a workshop designed to help high school and current college students secure funding for college and apply for grants.

Ann Arbor District Library Multi-Purpose Room | 343 S. 5th Ave., Ann Arbor

Sept. 11, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Harvest Festival

Come out to participate in activities including live music, face painting, hay rides, arts & crafts, and more. Adult tickets are $5.

Sutherland-Wilson Farm | 797 W. Textile Rd., Ann Arbor

Sept. 16, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

CAMPUS

70th Annual Michigan Dahlia Association Show

Come on out and enjoy the beautiful blooming Dahlia flowers.

Morris Lawrence Building

Sept. 1, 12-5 p.m. & September 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Welcome Day

This campus event will include 60 tables with representatives from all WCC departments. Stop by for free food and more information about student services, academic programs, and WCC clubs. Also present will be the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, Eastern Michigan University’s Transfer office, and the Washtenaw County Clerk’s office for voter registration. Editors note: an earlier version of this contained an incorrect date and hours.

The Community Park between the Business Education and Gunder Myran buildings

Sept. 12, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Free Coffee Wednesdays

Stay caffeinated with free coffee every Wednesday until the end of the semester!

WCC Main Campus | Entrepreneurship Center

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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