Romance Languages - Month-by-Month Events

In addition to events related to the Department of Romance Languages & Literatures (RLL), RLL at the University of Michigan likes to keep up with happenings in the Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit area. Below is a listing of upcoming events.

Events for July 2008 Events for August 2008

2, Wednesday
Beppe Gambetta @ The Ark
This acoustic guitarist from Genoa, Italy, is a renowned virtuoso whose eclectic repertoire of traditional, classical, and original tunes and songs absorbs a wide spectrum of influences, from American flatpicking and classical fingerstyle to Celtic, Central European, and Mediterranean dance music. The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $15 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office, & all other Ticketmaster outlets; and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS.

4, Friday
Independence Day. No classes. The RLL Main Office is closed.

5, Saturday
Milonga Picante
Michigan Argentine Tango Club. July 5 & 19 (different locations). Tango dancing to recorded music. Note: People not affiliated with the U-M must arrive before 9 p.m. For more information call 973-2338.
FREE, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Michigan Union Ballroom

8, Tuesday
Spanish Readers Group @ Nicola's Books
All invited to join a discussion, in Spanish, of Fiebre y Lanza, the 1st volume of Javier Marias's Tu Rostro Manana trilogy about a BBC translator who became a spy in WWII. For more information call 662-0600.
FREE, 7:30pm, Nicola's, Westgate shopping center

19, Saturday
Milonga Picante
Michigan Argentine Tango Club. July 5 & 19 (different locations). Tango dancing to recorded music. Note: People not affiliated with the U-M must arrive before 9 p.m. For more information call 973-2338.
FREE, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Michigan Union Ballroom

Serious about Salsa Latin Dance Party @ danceRevolution Dance Studio. High-energy dance party with salsa, merengue, bachata, and cha-cha dancing to recorded music spun by a DJ. No partner necessary. For more information call 945-8428.
9pm-1am, $5, danceRevolution, Dakota Bldg., 1785 W. Stadium

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12, Tuessday
Summer classes end

13, Wednesday
Study day

14-15, Thursday & Friday
Summer term final exams

15. Friday
Summer term ends

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Looking for conversation hours in French, Italian, or Spanish?

Every Monday throughout the term
Le Comité Francophone Conversation Hour
Every Monday. All levels welcome. Practice your French and stay as long or as little as you like!
8-10pm, Amer's Deli on State Street
Regular conversation hours have ended and will not begin again until September 2008.

Every Tuesday throughout the term
The Spanish Club Conversation Hour. All levels welcome. Look for the table with the red rose.
7-8pm, Espresso Royale on State Street
Regular conversation hours have ended and will not begin again until September 2008.

Italianissimo Conversation Hour. All levels welcome. The club meets every Tuesday at Silvio's Pizzeria on North University
7-8pm
Regular conversation hours have ended and will not begin again until September 2008.

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