w w w w w w w EMMER ,w lw T T -w- ,w w -W w w I w C L A S S C S R C I N E It takes all nds N' By Gordon Jay Frost T HERE'S MORE classical music to be heard in Ann Arbor than there is in any other town in Michigan, much of it unparalleled in the nation. Ars Musica is perhaps the best example of a classical musical ensem- ble that is regularly overlooked by students. Based in this city, the group is America's only full-time, original in- struments, baroque orchestra. Ars Musica has received world-wide ac- claim for its unique interpretation of the works of Vivaldi, Rameau, Mozart, Hayden, and Beethoven. Periodically, the ensemble presents a mind boggling evenings-worth of incomparable listening as they perform all six of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. On the lighter side, the Comic Opera Guild and the Gilbert & Sullivan Society produce works designed to both in- trigue and entertain. While the Comic Orchestras: More than a big band. Opera troupe produces light-hearted fare from a number of composers, the Gilbert & Sullivan Society naturally sticks to its namesakes with operetta such as H.M.S. Pinafore, Pirates of Penzance, and The Gondoliers. There are two classical organizations that rely purely on community talent. The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra holds concerts in some of the town's* larger halls and will perform three times this fall at the Power Center. The Ann Arbor Chamber Orchestra usually presents itself in the Michigan Theater, sometimes to accompany a silent film as was done in the very early 1900s. And once a year, Professor Peter Schickele usually leads the Chamber Orchestra in the intricately hilarious music of P.D.Q. Bach. One of the most interesting ways to see good music, both classical and modern, is through the University's School of Music. Recognized nation- wide as one of the finest training groun- ds for musicians, there is a wide selec- tion of concerts offered the entire calender year. If your budget is particularly tight, you can still get the musical education of a lifetime by attending the free recitals given by students and teachers to hone their talents. Additionally, many intra-University ensembles regularly perform throughout the cam- pus. The University Symphony Or- chestra, the Percussion Ensemble, the Musical Theater Program, and others present musical programs almost every day of the week. A schedule of School of Music concerts is available or you can find out upcoming shows by calling 764-0583. The University Musical Society has provided a constant stream of concerts from the finest classical artists in the world since 1879. This year's program will feature some regular favorites as well as many Ann Arbor debuts. 'Among the symphony orchestras ap- pearing will be the Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta, Prague, Royal Philharmonic conducted by Yehudi Menuhin, and the National Philharmonic conducted by Hakan Hagegard, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Viktoria Mullova, and Paul Badura- Skoda. The Guaneri String Quartet will return to begin performances of the Beethoven quartets. On a more theatrical level, the Western Opera Theater will perform as well as Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the American Ballet Theater II, and Balletap USA. If you can't find enough music to satisfy your- self in this program, you better transfer to another college. Located on the first floor of the Bur- ton Memorial Tower, the University Musical Society is always ready to help you. But buy your tickets early. Their concerts, and those of the other classical groups in Ann Arbor, are ones you can tell your children about. Commercial cinema: Entertaining the masses. Lots of' theaters for films By Susan Makuch WELL, THEY have McNuggets, don't they? Why shouldn't Ann Arbor have McCinema? This sleepy college town used to have only three movie theaters, but what with slicing theaters down the middle and the mall's multi-theaters, we can now boast of 15 showcases for commercial cinema. What the theaters make up for in quantity, they appear to lack in quality, though it may be unfair to compare Porky's, Where the Boys Are, and Har- dbodies to the campus film societies showings of Casablanca and Grand Illusion. The Ann Arbor Theater (210 S. 5th Ave.) generally books some of the more interesting movies available. Foreign films such as Carmen, Entre Nous, and La Balance, limited-release pictures, and special showings like Koyanisgati and The Trouble With Harry, regularly , play for a week or two. Though both sides of this twin theater are rather small the variety of the product puts it far above the city's basic fare. Our local suburban-styled mall recently increased its theaters to seven in number. The Movies at Briarwood (Briarwood Mall), isn't known for its cinematic taste - on any given week- day they'll be showing an academy- award winner right next to Cannonball Run H. But that's the kind of scheduling that made this country great. The only sour notes are the small screens, the sticky floors and the distance from campus. Runner up for the most-theaters- under-one-roof category is the once grand State Theater (231 S. State). This former movie palace was sliced ver- tically down the middle and horizon- tally right under the balcony to make four cozy theaters. The State often gets some of the better current films but is more noteworthy for its midnight shows. Every Friday and Saturday, night at 12 p.m., it generallly shows two semi-cult films like Apocolypse Now or 2001, a triple-X double feature, and Harold and Maude. That black comedy has been playing in Ann Arbor for so long that it may soon be made a University distribution requirement. The best campus area theater is - what else - the Campus Theater (1214 S. University). With its large screen and ample auditorium, the Campus tends to show a single blockbuster movie for several months at one stret- ch. E.T. and Return of the Jedi both played there from late May until well into the fall term. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom will undoubtedly give that record a run for the money. There are two other theaters in town, but both are far enough off the beaten path to make transportation troublesome at best. The Wayside (3020 Washtenaw) is perhaps bigger and more comfortable than the Cam- pus, but its location makes it a rare stop even for devoted movie patrons. Likewise, the Fox-Village Theaters (Maple Village Shopping Center) may get some good first and second run pic- tures to show in its four-theater com- plex, but you're going to have to carefully plan your trip out there. What with the campus film societies screening old and foreign classics and the commercial theaters dishing out the best and worst of the current selection of movies, Ann Arborites have a tremendous choice for their silver- screen entertainment. Compared to almost any other college town, it's the choice of a lifetime. }--a " " " 0 Contact Lens Supplies Acne Preparations Diabetic Supplies Health & Beauty Aids Natural Vitamins. Feminine Hygiene Third Party Plans: " MESSA " PCs " Blue Cross " Travelers " MediMet Cardinal" is a totally different ring binder from the inside out. The ring is angled for optimum sheet movement. Since pages move more easily, they're less likely to wear out... to tear out. The unique Slant-D design keeps sheets flat, creating an ideal writing surface and room for more paper...up to 25% more! The extraor- dinary Slant-D ring mounted on the back cover allows the front cover to fold completely under for use as a notebook. 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