I ARTS The Michigan Daily Wednesday, January 28, 1987 Page 5 i Talking about: Fyre, ("That's F-Y-R-E, fyre," Conolly injected, enthusiastically). By Mark Swartz It continues the group's tradition of exploring the Vox organ rooted, Jeff "Monoman" Conolly was a garage-rock psychedelia of '60s-era perfect gentleman on the phone groups like the Sonics, Music Saturday morning, even though I Machine, and The Nazz ("Todd probably woke him up. Conolly is Rundgren," Conolly boasted, "yeah the lead singer, organist, writer, and I know him. He's an excellent arranger for Boston's Lyres. He man."). It gives equal time to earned his nickname through his Conolly's picks for covers of well known affinity for pre-stereo relatively obscure 60's tunes and rock and roll, his own originals, which owe a Conolly was eager to discuss his great deal to that period. "Not band's new album, girls, his new Looking Back," off the new album, cockatoo, the van, and of course, even features an organ "quotation" the Blind Pig, where the Lyres will from the Grass Roots' 1967 hit, be playing tonight. "Let's Live for Today," giving a "No comma!" he reminded me purposely ironic message about the repeatedly during the conversation, band's direction and focus. "That's probably the most The focus of Lyres Lyres is ro - important thing - that there's no mance. When Conolly explained comma in between." Lyres Lyres, how, on the back cover, each song the band's third LP (on Ace of had its own woman to illustrate the Hearts Records), is the follow up to idea behind it, I suggested that per - 1984's critically acclaimed On haps it was a concept album. He Lyres, latched right on to the idea. "You got it," he dead-l "It's a concept album abou with big tits ... er ... boso there's no comma." According to Conol woman on the record jac worked her way down fron Lennon and Mick Jagger and is currently working in store. As for Conolly's pl videos, he said, "I just b cockatoo, like Barretta's," "and I'm breeding PersianI When asked what this ha with videos, he continued, has to have a hobby. I terrorize college radio statio He was semi-secretiv what would be included in this evening, but did provid "There will be a Temr song about heroin, 'Litt Sweetness.' Actually, it's guy who just keeps spoon girls, etc. himself Sweet and Low." He panned, reneged, "It's very literal, not about t chicks heroin, not at all." ms, and Plans for the Lyres when the tour is over include, "getting more ly, the airplay on WCBN and getting lower ket had rates at the Knight's Inn on State n Julian Street." to him, Conolly has a reputation for di - a record recting a constantly changing lineup. At the close of 1986, he ans for was on his third drummer, third ought a bassist, second manager, and third he said, girlfriend of the year. "Full steam kittens." ahead for 1987," he hooted. All d to do who see the show tonight or buy "A guy Lyres Lyres (no comma) will like to undoubtedly share Conolly's hopes ins." for a deservedly bright future for the e about Lyres. a the set As usual, showtime at the Blind e a hint. Pig is set for 10 p.m. The Lyres ptations' will be opened by Detroit's own tle Miss Hysteric Narcotics, who are playing about a in support of their new LP -feeding BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED. LVYt1>.11 Mummenschmaltz lacks Power Daily Photo by ANDI 5CHREIBER Though things often looked bleak, the Michigan Theatre celebrates its' grand opening tomorrow. Thea7tre refu rbdished By Seth Flicker Creativity is a virtue but can only go so far. Thus was the curse of Monday night's performance of Mummenchanz: A Journey Into the Imagination at the Power Center. Though thoroughly imaginative and original, this mime troupe became a little bit too wrapped up in their own uniqueness. Playing to a half empty auditorium, A Journey Into the Imagination was basically a collage of 'moveable art;' a series of short pieces hosted by two silient but energetic emcees - a pair of huge hands with performers inside. The group, which consists of Eric Beatty, Tina Kronis and Michael Rock, is well known for its use of body costumes and masks. The varieties were great: from dancing tangrams to tubes, bags to balloons. The costuming was so intricate that it was often difficult to tell whether it was inhabited by one or two people. Several of the skits were well done. Examples of this were the dancing rug, velcro faces and the bean bag heads. I know that this may seem kind of weird but that is what Mummenschanz is...very weird stuff. The performance was, without a doubt, very visual. One can easily compare Mummenschanz to the film Koyaanisqatsi. They are both very visual and unique but could be accomplished more powerfully in fifteen minutes. The pieces in Mummenschanz went on too long. In the long run, it was boring. Like Koyaanisqatsi, the novelty ran out long before the show ended...long, long before. During some of the more dull parts of the show I was wondering to myself why people were laughing. Then it finally dawned on me. If I had spent $15-$18 on this show it would havebeen hard for me to keep a straight face. By Leslie Sanderson After a long and uphill battle, a classic element of the Ann Arbor - experience has been saved. Tomorrow marks the grand re- opening of the Michigan Theatre. With its brand new "old" look, the theatre stands proudly as a part of history. The theatre was saved from the jaws of a city wrecking crew, and plans to turn.the stately old movie palace into a shopping center never left the! drawing board. Through the efforts of a dedicated group of people, the students and residents of Ann Arbor can once again enjoy the old-fashioned beauty of the historic building. The theatre closed in 1979, and an immediate campaign was be- gun to save the building. The re- storation committee, comprised of local residents and university officials, convinced the city to hold a millage and to authorize bonds to halt the wrecking ball. Through various efforts, a total of $1.8 million was raised to fund the restoration. Most of the mon- ey was privately donated, much of it by university alumni. The box office and organ were rebuilt, the seats recovered, and the ornate gold leaf that borders the mag- nificent ceiling and walls hand- etched to give the theatre a renewed old look. One historian commented that it actually looks better now than it did in its prime. Built in 1928, the Theatre was originally a presentation house, showcasing first-run silent films alonj with a vaudeville show. With the advent of talking motion pictures, these types of movie palaces faced extinction. However, because it catered largely to a student audience, the Michigan Theatre was able to remain open by showing movie classics. In addition, its large stage has proved perfect for live performances. There have been many such events at the theatre over the years, including everything from The Replacements, Wynton Marsalis, and the Philip Glass Ensemble. The theatre holds fond mem- ories for Ann Arbor residents and University alumni alike. It is not an uncommon occurence for a screening to be interrupted on a Saturday afternoon to announce the score of the Michigan football game. The only theatre in the area which still features a balcony, the Michigan Theatre has long been a favorite romantic spot with students. The atmosphere and ambiance, as well as the classic films shown, add an extra dimen- sion to the moviegoing exper- ience-an experience no one should miss. 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