Page E-6-Thursday, September 6, 1979-The Michigan Daily Detroit ofers cosmopolitan alternative By ALAN FANGER While many University students are turned off by Detroit's image, behind the stigma lies a haven for those desiring a taste of "bigcity life." Only 45 minutes away by car, the Motor City adequately fills the social and cultural void left open by a smaller town like Ann Arbor. One popular diversion offered in the automobile mecca is Greektown. Just east of downtown, this ethnically-rich community is laden with Greek restaurants and bakeries serving sum- ptious delights. Many of the restaurants and bars feature nightly entertainment with bouzouki bands and lively dancers. TRIPS TO THE Renaissance Center are becoming commonplace among University students. Four identical of- fice towers enclose the 73-story Detroit Top-line groups such as Boston, Foreigner, Kansas, and Journey usually pop into town once or twice during the school year, performing at either Cobo Arena or the Masonic Tem- ple. Dance patrons can take advantage of the Music Hall recital series, which in recent years has featured the Martha Graham and Alvin Ailey Dance Com- panies. The series usually lasts from October through April. Another of 'Detroit's cultural strength is in its theatrical offerings, which range from Broadway musicals to one-act dinner theater comedies. THE FISHER Theater is the focal point for the latest in both musical and non-musical productions. Last season's schedule included Annie, A Chorus Line, and On the Twentieth Century. 11 I Although Ann Arbor has much to offer for a town its size, nearby Detroit can help satisfy student appetites in. areas such as professional sports and concerts. Plaza Hotel, which contains a multitude of restaurants and cocktail lounges. The Summit, a rotating restaurant- bar located on the top floor, is the creme-de-la-creme of Detroit night- spots. Although the prices are steep and the crowds often overflowing, the breathtaking view is enough to take one's mind off its negative aspects. But if you're afraid to ride up the glass elevators, several smaller eating establishments dot the main floor. La Rotisserie is one such eaterie. Its highly-priced French cuisine has been widely acclaimed throughout the city since its opening two years ago. BUT DETROIT doesn't only offer delicious dining. The city can also tickle the most specific melodic fancy, whether your tastes are geared to disco or Debussy. The Detroit Symphony Orchesta, one of the nation's most respected ensem- bles, performs throughout the year at Orchestra Hall. The group also spon- sors a "Brunch with Bach," series in the Kresge Court of the Art Institute. Local jazz buffs can often find their favorite artists playing at intimate nightclubs in the midtown area. The two most popular establishments, Baker's Keyboard Lounge and Watts Club Mozambique consistently host famous mainstream and progressive jazz musicians. AND IF THE Office of Major Events isn't satisfying your rock and roll fan- tasies, an array of Detroit-based promoters bring in the hottest acts. Tickets are expensive and in hil -demand, thus early reservations a advised. On a smaller scale, Wayne Sta University's Hilberry and Bonstel Theatres present several shows ea( year, while the Machus and Somers dinner theatres serve up light dramatic fare. The Detroit Repertot Theatre and Meadowbrook Theat round out the broad spectrum of stat offerings. DETROIT ALSO boasts a variety museums. Two lesser-know establishments, the Detroit Historic Museum and the Detroit Science Ce ter, are located in the Cultural Cent near Wayne State University. The la ter is built in the mold of many moder science institutions, providing sever exhibits that can be controlled by th observer. There is also The Detroit Art I stitute, which receives hordes c visitors during special exhibits, but rarely crowded most of the time. Th museum constantly updates its colle tion to keep up with contemporary a tistic trends. For a firsthand look at history, Dea born's Greenfield Village all but pu you back in time. Few Detroit-ar residents have missed out on taking th trip through the mini-city, in whic many historic buildings have bee reconstructed. While the Village close for part of the winter, the Henry For Historial Museum, with its authenti exhibits of antique cars and appliance: remains open throughout the year. gh re te le ch et er ry re ge of vn al m- er At- rn al he n- of c- r- Daily Photo by MAUREEN O'MALLEY DETROIT'S RENAISSANCE CENTER has become the dominating figure in the Motor City skyline. The 73-story complex is one of the many attractions which draw University students from the college-tainted atmosphere of Ann Arbor. GROWERS DOUBLE AS SELLERS: Farmer 's Market: a rural touch By JOHN GOYER DOWNTOWN ANN ARBOR WINE and CHAMPAGNE One of the Finest Selections LIQUOR BEER * GROCERIES Specializing in MEDITERRANEAN FOODS " CHEESES * STRUDEL " DOUGH." GREEK IMPORTS e PASTRIES r- The people who buy food at 315 N. ts Fifth Ave. don't pile all their purchases re in shopping carts. Nor is the produce is they get there surrounded by tightly- h wrapped plastic. x m But these aren't the only differences es noticed when comparing Ann Arbor's d Farmers Market with more conven- ic tional produce sources. s, At the market, you can buy tomatoes, green beans, squash, and "well, just about any vegetable you can think of, and any fruit that can be grown locally,"'said manager Grace Bennett. ONE OF THE rules of the market, Bennett said, is that all produce must be grown by the seller; there are no middlepersons. Prices at the market are comparable to prices at the supermarket, Bennett said, but unlike many farmers' markets, the prices remain the same throughout the day. THE BUSIEST time of day at the market is about 10 a.m., Bennett said. "If you want a choice of everything, you definitely have to be here before 11 a.m.," she added. But she said most of the students she sees at the market don't show up until after 11 a.m. Even though the selection dwindles later in the day, customers still find benefits unavailable elsewhere. "There isn't any packaging, and that means a lot to me. I dislike that at the supermarket," said customer Katherine Suter. Is the quality better at the Farmers Market? "Of course," Suter replied. "I SELL MORE sweet corn here than anybody," Karl Neuvirth said. "I might be bragging a bit," he added with a smile. Neuvirth said he has been selling his produce regularly at the market for the past 27 years. He said he and his four children pick three hundred dozen heads of sweet corn on an average Friday afternoon in the fall to sell at the market the next day. Neuvirth said the farmers at the market are small producers. He works as a sheet metal worker during the week. The market is about a 20-minute walk from central campus. If you are not up for the walk, the Liberty Shuttledecker, an English-style double decker bus, serves the market from stops along South University Street, State Street, and Liberty Street. ' S r , §j' R ;,.aN,; . .; s : : ., _, , I Open 9 AM-1 AM Mon.-Sat. 211 S. 4th Ave. Sundays & Holidays til Midnite Ann Arbor 663-0101 F ..-_-.. ..__. _..__._ ._. I_ . _. . wiCe I cbeese fivae to-Racco A 7 " y/r , ,ail ,/ 4 C - 1~ - >'.' An e lo'ls 9 RESTAURANT FAMOUS FOR OUR HOME-MADE BREAD . BEST BREAKFASTS IN TOWN (Try the waffles!) 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