. . 9R p ihi rnniu WiAirMaciiwmn -Thtr d o~ptmber 4.1997 0 0 0 0 The Michiganaily Weekend MA -_ , .. _..t,_ . ~LF *"Tf IIi mr ally -7" 'slutI~JAI7V ~ - - Parties, sports, entertainment fili University students' weekends . By Jessica Eaton Daily Books Editor Even though you've seen all of the banners and heard it nearly a thousand times by now, let me say it again: Welcome back to Ann Arbor! Back to lectures, papers, exams, work ... and a little bit of free time, too. So what's there to do during the weekend around this place? Ask anyone you meet, and you will probably get at least a slightly different answer. No matter what you consider the ideal way to have fun, you can prob- ably find it here, along with many other activities of which you never would have thought. Of course, there are the parties - and what parties they are. These out-of- class fiestas are basically grouped into two main types - fraternity parties and house parties - with lots of other small subgroups thrown in. Though both are amazingly popu- lar, some prefer house parties to those centered at Greek houses. Nita Bharti, an LSA sophomore, said, "I like house parties better because it's a lot more fun when you know who's throwing it and you know a lot of people at the party. And I don't know a lot of the Greek organizations very well." Jonathan Bryant, a Business junior, said that he prefers "small, informal gatherings" to larger parties. If you aren't in the mood for the party scene, though, that doesn't mean that you're stuck sitting at home study- ing all night. Check out The List (available right here in The Michigan Daily Weekend, etc. section - see pages 18-19) and see a movie, concert or theatrical production. There is something happening nearly every night, and many of these events are free to students. Afterward, sit at a coffee shop, talk and watch the people go by. Jon Hagar, an RC first-year student, said, "I just like to walk around and stop wherever looks like fun." In a town with as much character as Ann Arbor, that can sometimes be an excit- ing thing to do in itself. If you're a sports enthusiast, you may want to join an IM or club team on cam- pus. These are ways to meet other peo- ple with the same interests, get a good workout and have a lot of fun... and for many teams, athletic talent is not essen- tial. There are teams for just about any sport: check them out at the CCRB or IM Building or through an IM repre- sentative. And don't forget road trips. Many people use the weekends to travel, to visit friends or family or just to see another city. If you don't own a car, all is not lost. Try Greyhound, Amtrak or a flight from the Detroit airport. Of course, you can always just take advantage of the extra time in the week to catch up on studying or work. Aparna Sukhtankar, a Kinesiology junior, said, "I try to get as much work done as pos- sible, and then I just hang out and relax a little with friends." However you choose to spend your weekend, just make it count. Enjoy your free time! Ann Arbor is an amaz- ing town, and you can learn a lot, especially out of class. ALTERNATIVES Sepphoris In Galllee Lecture By Eric Meyers, Duke University Professor. Kelsey Museum. 3 p.m. Free. monday CAMPUS CINEMA The Mother and the Law (1919) A classic D.W. Griffith silent film about unemployed factory workers who encounter poverty and crime. With live organ accompaniment by James Leaffe. At Mich. 4:10 p.m. The Designated Mourner (1997) Sunday. At Mich. 7 p.m. See Banned Cartoons Various 8-mm, Super-8, and 16-mm banned cartoons from the '30s, '40s and '50s. At Green. 9 p.m. Star Maps (1997) See Sunday. At Mich. 9 p.m. MUSIC Alvin Youngblood Hart The W.C. Handy 1997 Best New Blues Artist invades Ann Arbor. The Ark. 8 p.m. $10. ALTERNATIVES World Literacy Day With speakers O'Shay Bates and literacy tutors and students. Ann Arbor District Library. 7:30 p.m. Free. tuesday CAMPUS CINEMA Broken Blossoms (1919) D.W. Griffith's influential and allegorical silent film about a London waif who is loved by a gentle Chinese boy. At Mich. 4:10 p.m. Free. Gold Diggers of 1935 (1935) Light-hearted musical about a socialite who puts on a Broadway show at her country home and gets conned by a swindler. At Mich. 7 p.m. Auntie C band. TI "Indle R Monume out in tC Nicholas professor Borders. Palm Re Series a collectio Room, 2 C The Des Sunday. Star Ma p.m. Michael gae legc Uhuru. E Betty F reggae. 'R'"GMFl "/ " DIly Greg Walker, Zach Wilson and Eric Unenberg (left to right) practice for a pinMa competition at Pinball Pete's on South University Street. Tastes of Ann Arb or Dining Guide Star Maps (1997) p.m. See Sunday. At Mich. 9 first-run films Fire Down Below Steven Seagal plays an EPA agent who goes underground to discover who's behind the dumping of lethal chemicals. At Briarwood: 1:50, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40; at Showcase: 12:30, 2:45, 5:10, 7:30, 10:00, 12:15. films holding Air Force One At Briarwood: 1:30, 4:20, 7:15, 10:00; at Showcase: 1:15, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35, 12:25. Conspiracy Theory At Briarwood: 1:00, 4:00, 7:30, 10:15; at Showcase: 1:10, 4:00, 6:45, 9:30, 12:15. Contact At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 1:10 (Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday only), 4:10, 7:00, 9:45. Copland At State: 1:30, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30, 11:45; at Showcase: 12:10, 2:40, 5:15, 7:45, 10:10, 12:25. Event Horizon At Briarwood: 3:40, 9:20; at Showcase: 4:30, 6:40, 9:00, 11:10. Excess Baggage At Showcase: 12:15, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:25, 11:30. George of the Jungle At Showcase: 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 6:55. G.I. Jane At State: 1:30, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30, 11:45; at Showcase: 1:25, 4:10, 7:00, 9:45, 12:30. Hoodlum At Briarwood: 1:20, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50; at Showcase: 1:20, 4:15, 7:05, 9:50, 12:20. 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