I 14D -- The Michigan Daily Thursday, September 5, CLASSICAL w 7f 7f The Mic an Daily - Thursday B The way it breathes By Neil Galanter THIS FALL, as in past fall concert seasons, Ann Arbor can boast a classical music event practically every evening. The major contributing institution to the overall success of Ann Arbor's classical life is The University Musical Society. Since 1879, through wars and depressions, peaceful and prosperous times, The University Musical Society has featured the creme de la creme of the world's leading classical artists. This season is to be no exception. The Choral Union Series, at Ann Arbor's acoustically phenomenal Hill Auditorium, is the largest of the University Musical Society's five sub- scription series. Among some of this season's treats are such appearances as by Nathan Milstein, violinist; Lorin Maazel conducting the Munich Philharmonic, Andre Watts, pianist; and an always Ann Arbor favorite-soprano Jessye Norman, who is a University alumnus herself. Other international presentations include a Chamber Arts Series, the Debut, and Encore Series, a Choice Series, and a group of special single concerts. And there's always the an- nual Handel's Messiah, which is always a pleasure, and more yet in the celebrated May Festival, which features a guest house orchestra and a roster of international artists in four different concert programs. Taken out of context By Ron Schechter AFTER PIZZA restaurants and ice cream parlors, bookstores are the most prominent establishmen- ts on the University of Michigan cam- pus. Books are an intricate part of university life, and Ann Arbor's bookstores cater to every type of reader, from the ethereal poet to the common porn-monger. The typical University student claims to be too busy with classwork to find tne time for pleasure reading. Af- ter hours of struggling through dry textbooks, most students prefer to leave the books behind and head for Rick's or Charley's. For these studen- ts, the most important bookstores on campus are Ulrich's (549 E. Univer- sity), the University Cellar (341 E. Liberty), and the newly opened Michigan Union Bookstore. A trip to any of these bookstores is-like a visit to the dentist-an unpleasant bian- nual chore. At each location, however, scores of store employees deaden the pain of textbook buying by answering students' questions and helping them locate books. With all due repect to the textbook dealers, it is the other bookstores that make Ann Arbor a book-browser's haven. To those students who manage to discover books more interesting and enjoyable than Introduction to Microeconomics, congratulations and good hunting ! No doubt you will quickly discover Border's (363 S. State), the un- disputed leader of Ann Arbor's bookstores. With over 60,000 books on subjects too numerous to list, Bor- der's has by far the largest selection in town. Students often lose track of time and spend hours browsing through the books, magazines, and prints, while Vivaldi or Chopin plays over the speakers. In addition to being the largest bookstore in Ann Arbor, Border's is also the classiest. You won't find greeting cards or "I Hate Ohio State" bumper stickers among the books; Border's takes itself quite seriously, emphasizing quality and religiously avoiding the cute and the trendy. For those who prefer used books, David's Books (662 E. Liberty) is the place to look. David's is hard to miss-it's the store sporting a large mural of five famous writers. The characters on this Rushmore painting are Allen, Poe, Hesse, Kafka, and Nin, but if you can only recognize Woody Allen you're par for the cour- se. Outside David's are several tables covered with old books, which stay out all night and, remarkably, are still there the next morning. A short walk upstairs reveals Ann Arbor's most ex- tensive collection of used paperbacks. If you're interested in books that are really old, pay a visit to the State Street Book Shop (316 S. State), where you can browse through antique books, magazines and prints. If you can't find what you're looking for here, try the West Side Book Shop (113 W. Liberty) or the Dawn Treader Book Shop (525 E. Liberty and 1202 S. University). You won't find anything old at the Community Newscenter (1301 S. University and 380 E. Liberty). Both Ann Arbor locations specialize in the newest, most popular books, and are unabashedly trendy. It is an unlikely place to find sources for your resear- ch paper, which is probably part of its charm. The Community Newscenter is a refreshing place to relax and un- wind, and it is virtually impossible to walk out without buying something. In addition to books, the Community Newscenter sells practically every magazine from Commentary to Couples' Fantasies, from Fortune to Soldier of Fortune, and also has an ex- tensive collection (brace yourselves, Border's fans) of greeting cards. Shaman Drum Bookshop (313 S. State) is an intellectual's heaven. In- conspicuously located one flight up from State Street, this humanities bookstore contains more books on existence than you ever could have imagined. In addition to Philosophy books, Shaman Drum has an exten- sive selection of books on Religion, History, Psychology, Anthropology, and of course, the classics. Logos, at 1205S. University, calls it- self a "Christian Resource Center," and contains a large selection of books on Religion and Theology. In addition, Logos sells some bestsellers, posters, and gifts. Other bookstores worth, mentioning are Wooden Spoon Books (200 N. Fourth), selling used books, Cra sp me to bot 0 exh boo dis the Tt . "}k r f... . .. .. ...- A very fine classical music organizations. The Ann Arbor Sym- phony Orchestra holds concerts at various major auditoriums. Recently, they named Carl St. Clair, a professor at the School of Music, their music director and conductor. The Ann Arbor Chamber Orchestra performs a lot of the standard cham- ber repetoire with concerts at the Michigan Theater. Ann Arbor's Ars Musica has the unique privilege of being America's only full-time original-instruments Introducing The Mi Because sprinkling on to but mixing in is bet Nothing tastes better in Steve's" fresh, homemade ice cream thai choice-everything from candy and nuts to fresh fruit and crush blended by hand from top to bottom! Save the sprinklir Not valid with any other coupon offer. Limit one coupon per customer. Subject to local applicable taxes. Void where prohibited. Offer BROWN JUG mat 5jhoWvLsi SINCE 1938 Baroque orchestra. They have received worldwide praise for their interpretations of all the Baroque masters. I The Michigan Daily Arts Page and Weekend Magazine are currently accepting applications, pleas, resumes, and bribes for admission to their writing staffs. Make ypucacse.to 7,63-0379: Do it today. All three of these groups have student and senior citizen rates, thus making it a bit easier on your wallet. Finally if all of the above doesn't seem like quite enough, there is the new Kerrytown Concert Hall located at 415 N. 4th Street. Last season the Kerrytown hall hosted a wide range of classical music recitals and chamber music concerts. Kerrytown has an in- timate, homey atmosphere-it provides the same quality of musical events that major auditoriums do, just in a more personal way. Anthing at Kerrytown is a good bet. So, there you have it! An abundance of opportunities for those of you' Who love and admire the classics. 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