LIFE IN BRIEF: Three Leaves Drive closed

Road closed

Three Leaves Drive from Denison Drive to Deerfield Road is closed to thru traffic today through Sunday. McGuirk Sand and Gravel will replace a storm sewer across the street. Any questions can be directed to the Division of Public Works at 779-5401.

Stephen Lynch

Music comedian Stephen Lynch will perform stand-up comedy at 8 p.m. today at Finch Fieldhouse. Lynch is well known for his performances on Comedy Central Presents. Tickets are $10 for students and $20 for the general public. Central Michigan University’s Program Board is sponsoring the performance. For more information, contact the University Central Box Office at 774-3000.

Disabilities Awareness

A Disabilities Awareness Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Finch Fieldhouse Room 110. This is the highlight of the university’s effort to increase disability awareness during the month of October. The comprehensive and interactive event will include a disability-related film series, therapy dogs, musical and theatrical performances and displays, health screenings, concessions and more. Handicapped parking will be available. There will be 50 vendors and advocacy groups. Admission is free. For more information, contact Beth Kennedy at 774-2726.

American Experience

Join WCMU, The Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers and The Mackinaw Area Historical Society from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Mackinaw Crossings’ Courtyard Cinema in Mackinaw City. There will be free refreshments and a free screening of American Experience “The Great Fever” at the Courtyard Cinema. The film discusses yellow fever, and local health officials will be on hand to discuss preparedness for disease in local communities. For more information, contact Sarah Adams at 774-1539.

Permanent Collection

Permanent Collection will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. today and Saturday in Moore Hall’s Bush Theatre. It was written by Thomas Gibbons and directed by Steve Berglund. It is a Barrymore Award winner and an intellectually charged drama exploring art, truth and prejudice. “Permanent Collections is searing examination of racial politics that ultimately asks how much space — literally and figuratively — the White world gives to African Americans,” said Peter Gibbons of Playscripts Inc. “What is the cost of failing to view the world through another’s eyes?” Tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors. For more information, call the University Central Box Office 774-3000.

Blood Drive

The Central Michigan University versus Western Michigan University Blood Battle hosted by the American Red Cross continues. Students interested in donating today can stop by the Emmons Hall lobby between 11 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Students 17 and older are eligible, provided they weigh more than 110 pounds and are in good general health, among other conditions.

Choral Concert

Central Michigan University choirs, including Chamber Singers, Women’s Chorus and Concert Choir will perform works of American Folk Tunes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the Music Building’s Staples Family Music Hall. The event is open to the public.

Diwali

Celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, begins at midnight and runs until 11:59 p.m. Saturday. It is hosted by the Central Michigan University Multicultural Center and symbolizes the human urge to move toward the light. Gift exchanges traditionally take place and festive meals are typically provided, along with fireworks. For more information, contact Ulana Klymyshyn at 774-7318.