9 Page 12-The Michigan Daily- Friday, November 15, 1991 AMAS Continued from page 9 cious. While Home Alone's Culkin soon got tiring slapping his face ev- ery five minutes, he wasn't shame- lessly overacting throughout the entire film. Relying on their pur- ported cuteness rather than on tal- ent and hard work, Birch and Randall add a new meaning to the word "obnoxious." Imagine. With a little cunning, a dash of luck, and a dose of Santa, Mom and Dad get back together again. And that's great for Hallic and Ethan. But statistics tell us that 50 percent of American marriages end in divorce. What about the chil- dren of painful divorces who watch this movie and realize, deep down, that there's no happy ending in store for them and their families? Merry Christmas, dearie. If All I Want was a Christmas gift, the stores would be flooded on the morning of the 26th with people running back to exchange it. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS is playing at Showcase and Briar- wood. OSLO Continued from page 9 Latvian-born Jansons is quickly be- coming one of the most prominent conductors of our time. He has ap- peared with many North American orchestras and has conducted nu- merous orchestras abroad, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw and the Israeli Philharmonic. Sunday's concert marks Jansons' third Ann Arbor appearance, fol- lowing his 1987 debut with the Oslo Philharmonic and last year's appearance with the Leningrad Phil- harmonic, of which he was associate music director. Soloist Zimmermann, born in Duisburg, Germany in 1965, is al- ready known throughout the world as one of his generation's finest vio- linists. He made his American debut in 1984 at age 19, with Lorin Maazel and the Pittsburgh Sym- phony. This led to his New York debut at Avery Fisher Hall two years later. He has since performed with major orchestras and at leading festivals around the world. Now, at age 26, Zimmerman re- turns to Ann Arbor for his third appearance, after performing Mo- zart concertos with the Chamber THE MICHIGAN DAILY 764-0552 r.. Y , r"4 r ti y, ,.*~4.. S.. t 5.Y41 p .o,. y J 2. .4j;i -2R Y f / ) ' t ier. ms e eeve than7 wm a I', tt J t r ' Y1 1 3. J fe o J sesRet etaifr dea Jansons Orchestra of Europe under Maazel in 1987 and the English Chamber Orchestra under Jeffrey Tate in 1988. Thanks to Pamela Gay Shifman, an LSA Senior, who studied Urban Studies last winter at the University of Oslo. THE OSLO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA performs this Sunday at 8 p.m. at Hill Auditorium. Tickets range from $14 to $40. Student rush tickets will be available for $7 to- morrow, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burton Tower. Call 764-2538 for more info. RACKHAM Continued from page 9 instruments, from Pachelbel to Sting." Most of the students who sing in the two groups are not focusing their principal studies on music, and find that singing provides other benefits. "It's a form of stress re- lief," says Women's Glee Clubber Angela Ryker, "and it's something that I like to do. This is a good way for people who aren't musical theater or music majors to vent their need to sing." There are social aspects to singing as well. "It gives you something else to do besides schoolwork," says Glee Club Vice President Holly Carson, "and socially, you get to know different types of people." Business Manager Patti Szasz agrees. "I can take a break from studying. For example, I have a test tomorrow, but I'm here," she says with a laugh. And for the members of Amazin' Blue, who will be performing with guests Nothing But Treble from Oberlin College, the social aspects stretch further than just on campus. "It's fun for us to hear from other groups," says Mudita Agarwal, member of Amazin' Blue. In the interest of spreading the universal language of music, both Amazin' Blue and the Women's Glee Club travel extensively. "We tour the state, and last year we performed in New York City," says Coleman. Scott Adler, business manager and member of Amazin' Blue, ticks off"the previous concert itinerary on his fingers. "Last year our big off-campus performances were at Tulane, in Montgomery, Alabama, in Naples, Florida for some Ann Arbor retirees, and in St. Louis," he says. Usually taking place during spring breaks, the touring offers good experience and practice for. future shows. "(Performing) is av good way to test ourselves, in front; of crowds," says Agarwal. Fellow singer Carrie Simpson agrees. "It's fun because we can try new things and we're not being critiqued," she 6. says. Both of this weekend's perfor- mances should provide kicks for all. "This year we have a better group, t. both vocally and musically. They're overall better musicians," says Coleman of the Glee Club. And Amazin' Blue claims to have a few surprises up their collective sleeves, 4 with a good deal of comedy being' performed between the songs'. "We're not compromising our'.. ' musicianship for comedy," says'' i Adler. Simpson adds, "With a cappella groups, people don't know what to expect -it's entertaining. Be prepared to have fun." THE WOMEN'S GLEE CLUB-" performs at Rackham Auditorium tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students/seniors. AMAZIN' BLUE performs tomor- row night at Rackham Auditorium, also at 8 p.m. Tickets are $3 and are available at the Union Tickej Office. For more information, call 763-TKTS. ay November 16, 8pm ham auditorium U E DAILY ARTSOg SAVE THE LP! I a THE GREAT WALL_____ RESTAURANT S aturdo + rackI 3 Order your college ring NOW. JO STENS AMER ICA S COLLEG\E R NG Stop by and see a Jostens representative, November 15.11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to select from a complete line of gold rings, Only $39 per month. 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