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

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Whatever Your ' Art Desires Oddly enough, the most vivid memo- ries that students retain from the 31st annual Ann Arbor Art Fair are not only of the art. In fact, for many students the art displays are secondary. With 400,000 people milling around, it is easy to be content observing people or meeting friends. Joe Antis, a sophomore in LSA, asserts that the fair is the so- cial event of the summer, while En- gineering sophomore Craig Humanchuk claims that the Art Fair is great for studying the human race. Social aspects aside, the Ann Ar- bor Art Fair displays side shows and snacks. LSA freshman David Martin enjoyed viewing the performances of Shakey Jake and a monkey dancing to a music box. Susan Koldziejczyk, a second-year LSA junior, particularly enjoyed the mimes and the variety of food available, even if the fair didn ' t have enough ice cream. Nonetheless, it was not too hefty a task to find art if you really wanted to. Tightly packed booths, stationed on State Street, Main Street, South and East University, showcased an as- sortment of paintings, pottery, wood carvings, jewelry, clothing and other items. Unique and personal art flanked the streets of Ann Arbor. Visitors amused themselves wandering from booth to booth observing artists ' cre- ations. A lifesize pink paper mache pig peered out from a table on South University. Elongated animal fig- ures with cartoon faces inhabited a space on East University. Matt Turner, a School of Natural Resources freshman, argues, Everybody can find one unique thing for themselves. Indeed, although he refrained from buying it, Matt found a tie that he felt personified him. LSA sophomore Barb Byrne bought earrings, a skirt from Orchard Lane, and even some T-shirts. Susan Katz an LSA sophomore, purchased more exotic items like a textile belt from Guatemala, a titanium ring, and a pin with human etchings. Despite this, Susan was disappointed to find that the supply of inexpensive material was more limited this year than in the past. Although overburdened with crowds and parking, the Ann Arbor Art Fair was a huge success. Carl Walker, a freshman in the Resi- dential College, asserts, It was kind of awesome how the whole town transformed around the theme of art and creativity. Susan Katz states that the Art Fair is an important part of Ann Arbor because it draws people from all over the United States. The par- ticipation of international artists re- flects the fair ' s cultural diversity. vPurvi Shah ...the whole town trans- formed around the theme of art and creativity. 8 Michigan Life

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M I C H I G A N L I F E Ann Arbor has been termed the Cultural Mecca of the Midwest. Restaurants, bars, bookstores, museums and interesting shops fill the streets. The intellectual atmosphere is on par with the finest universities in the nation and many world renowned speakers and entertainers, such as Elie Wiesel and Itzhak Perlman, choose the University as a prime location to lecture and perform. Students live and learn in this community, and the experience contributes to the academic knowledge gained in class. Michigan life is an adventure and it is clear that.. L r00r has its privileges Michigan Life Divider I

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Ann Arbor summer symphony provided Bright helium balloons lifts the spirits of by Amy Hetzner, Mark Schiefsky, Dan Lesi Lazarus and Kelly Moody, -r Monica Weiss, Kevin Midon and Christina Liu. Jaffee vMonica Jaffee Mr. B ' s Blues and Boogie entertains listen- ers on South University, v Monica Jaffee Something for everyone. ..John Headpoint holds his son Joshua and his new purchase. vMonica Jaffee An Fair