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

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Eitan Sussman, aka Shomer Shabbazz of the Knights of the Round DJ company, performs a late night set at the Del Rio Bar. The popular bar was home not only to a diverse group of spotlighted musicians, but also to good food and a u nique, intimate atmosphere. Tedjasukmana photo by Etna Sadikovic The marquee of the Michigan Theatre on Liberty Street lights up the night sky. Michigan Theatre was a venue on campus that featured all types of performances from movie showings and concerts to student productions and operas. . Neff photo Diverse sounds echoed throughout the campus over the course of the year almost every day one could hear aesthetically pleasing sounds venturing out from the Diag or inside coffee shops. Even the most selective music connoisseurs approved of the musical acts that showcased their talents in Ann Arbor. Jeff Sutton, a biopsychology senior and a guitarist of the band StartUp, noted, Ann Arbor is a hub for live music on any given night, one can venture out and hear some band playing some genre of music somewhere in the city . Despite the closure of Hill Auditorium during fall semester for renovations, the University hosted a multitude of renowned musical acts that affirmed its status as an artistically inclined school. The University Musical Society, the main provider of events, held an impressive spot as one of the top five university music presenters in the country. Some of the notable performers were the Children of Uganda and violinist Vadin Repin. The cheapest and hottest tickets were sold for University productions put on by the School of Music where one could often see a classmate or an acquaintance performing in a University production. Chinwe Okeagu, an LSA freshman, enjoyed seeing an opera for the first time; I liked the opera even though it was in a foreign language. There is something going on every week. Even cash-strapped students could experience the opulence of Ann Arbor ' s music scene; numerous coffee shops, book stores, and an occasional fraternity offered live performances. Sutton illustrated an assortment of locations where one could hear live music Our venues to date included Touchdowns Bar, UM women ' s volleyball game pregame and halftime shows, the UClub, the Union ' s Battle of the Bands, Martha Cook ' s Tea Time, and various frat parties. We ' re slated to play the Blind Pig and Ricks in the near future. In addition to the visiting musical acts and University productions, students frequented popular Ann Arbor venues such as Birds of Paradise and the Blind Pig that offered plenty of live music and other merriments. The only restriction was that students under 21 could not attend. Despite the restriction, the students under 21 had a multitude of other opportunities to have a taste of good music in Ann Arbor. 28 Michigan Life

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Two students show off their sporty styles walking through the Diag on the way to class. Wearing jerseys and baseball caps not only showed support for a favorite team, but also made a fashion statement. . Proux photo by Nicole Mammo At any given time, there was a vast amount of colors, shapes, sizes, textures and labels traversing campus. As a reflection of its diversity, it only made sense that the student body made so many different fashion statements. Although no set theme existed amongst the students, it was inevitable that some fashion trends were more popular than others. Walking around the University, one was sure to see brands such as the North Face, Abercrombie and Fitch, and American Eagle emblazoned on people ' s attire. Some students joked about the plethora of people who owned one brand in particular. You know you go to Michigan when you have a North Face rain jacket, fleece, winter coat, and backpack, said Claire Haranda, an art and design freshman. Other students found another popular item on campus impractical. Nalgene bottles. You know everyone sloshes all over themselves, yet they insist on buying them, remarked pre-business freshman Katie Benedetto. various articles of clothing. This was a way for Greeks to show the unity in their individual organizations. Meanwhile, for some, comfort was the only option. Their wardrobes were not quite so organized and they frequently wore pajamas or the equivalent to classes. Many students refused to jump on any fashion bandwagons whatsoever. This was especially true of art students and those in the Residential College. According to R.C. junior Megan Shuchman, R.C. fashion seems to be lots of vintage wear, punk, ' hippie, ' and mostly, big jewelry. Some people tend to think that the people in the R.C. try to dress alternatively, but I think that stems from feeling more comfortable to dress like an individual. The assortment of fashion choices was important as it reflected all of the different types of people at the University. Through their daily outfits, students demonstrated their presence and differences. Junior Sociology major Alex Cummins makes a quick phone call before class. Cell phones were a fashion accessory seen on the ear of virtually every student on campus. L. Proux photo Letters of the various fraternity and sorority houses were also prominently inscribed on Fashion 27

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going to a party just to sec the band a night of culture at the opera or inoshing at the Pig jive to the diverse music scene GloriS, 3 local Ann Arbor band, plays a gig at the Blind Pig. Students frequented the Pig in order to see the newest bands hitting the music scene. J. Neff photo Music Scene 29