University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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With the advent of pleasant weather, Ann Arbor became ufcummer ' s Story and layout by Jessica Hermenitt Good friends and beautiful, clear weather were the key ingredients to perfect summer nights in Ann Arbor. Students eagerly welcomed the pleasant sum- mer evenings especially after enduring a harsh Ann Arbor winter. During the summer, Ann Arbor businesses spread into the street featuring outdoor seating at most cafes and restaurants. Patio space, however, was limited, and it often became a challenge to find a place that had outside seating available. Alison Latham, LSA senior and psychology major said, We went to the bars, especially Goodtime Charley ' s and the One Eyed Moose because there were outdoor patios. It was a perfect summer night atmosphere. Eric Krause, night manager of Goodtime Charley ' s said, For us, business increases [in the summer] because we have our outdoor cafe. Despite the absence of many students, Ann Ar- bor night life still thrived. I ' m really glad I stayed this year. There is so much energy here. The crowd is younger, it ' s more exciting and there are more things to do, said Jamie Weitzel, LSA sophomore. Area parks were a great place to spend summer evenings. Students took advantage of both Gallup Park and Nichols Arboretum for picnics, canoeing and nature walks. The smell of hamburgers and hot dogs filled the streets of Ann Arbor as grills were fired up to barbe- cue. Memorial Day and the Fourth of July inspired these cookouts that often led into a night accompanied by drinking and partying. Outdoor concerts pulled Ann Arbor students to Pine Knob for music by artists such as, Jimmy Buffet, Hootie and the Blowfish, and the Dave Matthews Band. Jeffrey Miller, LSA junior and economics major said, Most bands are better live than on com- pact disc so driving to Pine Knob was well worth it. Plus, we don ' t get good weather that often in Michi- gan, and we enjoyed the combination of g ood music and nice weather. 66 + Summer Nights Nujfit Dr

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Jacqueline Mahannah t ' nior Amy Liss could wait fora chuswlui : . . i - ii} ' i ' c and watching people pusx by on South University. 77; abundance of coiti t s rr v in Ann Arbor ivvz,v largely due ID the facr that tilt ' iti aiild studv and load up on j caffeine at the s iine nine. uried behind a stack of books at the Robert Shapiro Undergraduate Library, Senior Yu-li Huang attempts to complete his homework. Many students who sought to escape from the distractions of studying at home chose to go to the UGLI. v J enior Rob Kendrick and friends play football in celebration of his twenty-first birthday. While some students preferred a quiet atmosphere to study, other students found that physical activity provided a much needed release. Jacqueline Mahannah Jacqueline Mahannah musical expression A secluded lounge on the seventh floor of South Quad often came alive with music after dark. Three students relieved their stress by combining talents and forming a band. After a day full of academics and activities I just let it all out on the guitar. My feelings become my music, said Nick Cooley, an LSA first- year student. An avid jazz pianist and School of Music first-year student Ben Yonas agreed, Music is a sooth- ing agent. It helps me to unwind after a stressful day. The trio was rounded out by sophomore nursing stu- dent Kyle Rinehart on vocals. Music creates a relax- ing mood that relieves my mind of all I have to do, and for a short while, sets it free. The transformation of the lounge into a musical forum was not only a needed distraction for this three member band, but also calmed those who stopped in to hear a song or two. + Stress 65

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iding out in a horse chestnut tree, two students enjoy a few beers in Nichols Arboretum. As in most public areas, drinking in the Arb was illegal. pe sing for a moment, Mike Waters decides which of the Nichols Ar- boretum trails to run. The cool nights of Michigan summers were rfect for joggers and walkers. Peter Nielsen n a summer night, Don Chamberlin iihd Ed Glazer sit on their balcony Overlooking South University. Eating tdoors, going window shopping and equenting Stucchi ' s, a popular ice |ream parlor on South University ere summertime favorites. Peter Nielsen Summer Nights + 67