14B The Michigan Daily Weekend Magazine - Thursday, January 22, 1998 A weekly guide to who's where, what's happening and E 1ST why you need to be there ... 0 0 The Michigan Daily W eekenR MaB LEADERS AND BEST Decdesaftrthe '60s, sdetactivists enei thursday Srday saturday CAMPUS CINEMA October (1928) struction of the Mich. 4:10 p.m. Sergei Eisenstein's recon- 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. Deconstructing Harry (1997) Woody Allen's story of a writer who fictionalizes his life and the people in it. Mich. 7 p.m. Contempt (1963) Jean Luc Godard's classic that portrays an unhappy marriage as a metaphor of the instability of society. Mich. 9 p.m. M U S I C Tokyo String Quartet Performing chamber music by Mozart, Webern and Tchaikovsky. Rackham Aud. 8 p.m. $22-$34 ($10 for stu- dents). 764-2538. Stewart Francke Detroit native singer/ songwriter will deliver folk-pop-rock gems. The Ark. 8 p.m. $10. 763-TKTS. Cor & #6 and the Prisoners , Part of Epitaph Magazine's "Loud and Local" CD release party. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $4. 996@555. THEATER Why We Have a Body Feminist comedy pre- sented by Ellipsis Theater. Performance Network. 8 p.m. $12 ($5 for students). 663- 0681. You Can't Take It With You Wacky worlds collide when future in-laws arrive unex- pectedly for dinner in the Pulitzer Prize- winning comedy. Civic Playhouse, 2275 Platt. 8 p.m. $16 ($14 for students). 971- AACT. Jeff Shaw East Coast comic performs at the Mainstreet Comedy Showcase. 8:30 p.m. $7. A L T E R N ATIVES Art in the Natural World Exhibit celebrates environmental theme semester. Slusser Gallery, School of Art andResign. Through January 28. Rashid Khalidi University of Chicago profes- sor celebrating publication of "Palestinian Identity: The Construction of Modern National Consciousness." Shaman Drum. 4:30 p.m. Free. Designing and Marketing Your Book Robert James, Ed Morin and Vivian Bradbury lead- ing a marketing workshop. Shaman Drum. 8 p.m. Free. CAMPUS CINEMA Contempt See Thursday. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Butterfly and Sword (1993) A Cantonese film with both Chinese and English subtitles. Essential Hong Kong adventure flick. Angell Aud. A. 8 p.m. Free. Purple Noon (1959) Rene Clement's per- verse thriller starring Alain Delon and Maurice Ronet. Nat. Sci. 8 p.m. $5. MUSIC Collage Concert Ensembles from the School of Music perform an eclectic pro- gram. Hill Aud. 8:15 p.m. Free with ticket. Judge Myron "Mike" Wahls Trio Concert celebrating CD release of "You Be the Judge!" Kerrytown Concert House. 8 p.m. $9 general seating. 769-2999. Knee Deep Shag Yaaaah, baby, yaaah! Funky rock originals with guest Heavy Weather. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $5. 996- 8555. RFD Boys Traditional bluegrass from enter-. taining local superstars. The Ark. 8 p.m. $9. 763-TKTS. Baked Potato Loaded with jam-based origi- nals and electric retro-covers. Cross Street Station, W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. 10:30 p.m. $3. 485-5050. 90 Day Men with Regazzi Direct from Chicago. East Quad Halfway Inn. 9:30 p.m. $4. The Articles The best damn ska band from Detroit. Cafe Zola. 9 p.m. THEATER Why We Have a Body See Thursday. 8 p.m. You Can't Take it With You See Thursday. 8 p.m. Jeff Shaw See Thursday. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. $10. ALTERNATIV ES Frank Smith "Big Black" Smith speaking as a representative for the Attica Brothers. Hutchins Hall. 7 p.m. Free. William Ayers Author reading from "A Kind and Just Parent: The Children of Juvenile Court." Shaman Drum. 8 p.m. Free. CAMPUS CINEMA Purple Noon See Friday. 7 and 9:15 p.m. M USI C Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Mozart birthday concert featuring School of Music soloists. Michigan Theater. 8 p.m. $16-$29. 994-4801. William Kanengiser Classical guitarist and member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet performs. Kerrytown Concert House. 8 p.m. $10 general seating. 769-2999. Steve Earle Acclaimed country-tinged singer/songwriter. St. Andrew's Hall. 8 p.m. (248) 333-2362. Mustard's Retreat Amusing and entertain- ing David Tamulevich & Michael Hough showcase uplifting musical interpretations. The Ark. 8 p.m. $11. 763-TKTS. George Bedard & the Kingpins Old fash- ioned rockabilly, blues and rock. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $5. 996-8555. THEATER Why We Have a Body See Thursday. 8 p.m. You Can't Take It With You See Thursday 8 p.m. sundlay CAMPUS CINEMA Porgy and Bess: An American Voice (1997) Screening of documentary includes live per- formance of numbers from the musical and a Q&A session with the creator and President Bollinger. Mich. 7 p.m. Free. MUSIC Super (Bowl) Classics Performances by Arianna String Quartet, Michele Cooker, piano, Harry Sargous, oboe, Richard Beene, bassoon. Kerrytown Concert House. 4 p.m. $10 general seating. 769- 2999. Brave Old World A klezmer supergroup? The Ark. 8 p.m. $15. Reggae Fun Blast Various reggae bands play benefit. Magic Bag, Ferndale. (810) 544-3030. By Nicole Pearl For the Daily Thirty years ago, the University was practically a different place. The old buildings still stood, but new ideas about love and war raced through campus daily. As the nation was torn apart, student activism hit new highs. The '60s ... peace, man. So what's to be said about the '90s? Apathy is a buzz- word, but it's "A diverse one some University d as students dis- "The fac- ulty and i pute. j~ gSC Th i s interess c school boasts Satisfy a g a plethora of student orga- nizations to join, and many of these groups have a mission. Activism lives on. Activism in the '90s differs from its earlier counterparts, as students have turned to working with, rather than against, the University estab- lishment. While they may once have disdained student opinions, faculty and administration now welcome IS df a student leaders who attend and par- ticipate in meetings, allowing a reci- procal relationship to form. Mona Hanna, an LSA senior who chairs the Environmental Theme Semester Team and is a member of the MSA Environmental Issues Commission, often presents stu- dents' ideas while working with the faculty and administration. tudent administra- tion want fferstudents, Hanna said., un N ite She said that this new, A ff collabora- --- Andrew Bunsden tive team- UACemployee work pro- vides the essential ingredients to promote effective action. "When putting together the Environmental Theme Semester, the faculty initially thought up the cours- es and academic speakers that coin- cide with the theme," Hanna said. "But the students brought life to the theme, planning events and devising creative and trendy publici- ty schemes to get their peers involved." This cooperative and determined effort exceeded all expectations when the Michigan Union over- flowed with energized students dur- ing the theme semester's kick-off event. There were not enough of the 250 pre-ordered T-shirts to go around. Whether the goal is to win the Rose Bowl or raise money for a cause, teamwork seems the key to activism in the University communi- ty. Rather than get lost in Michigan's competitive atmosphere, student groups are inspired by constant inter- action and communication. Student activism is creating a web of con- nected groups. "This is a prime example of how a diverse student body with different interests can unite to satisfy a goal," said Andrew Bunsden, who works for Ellipse Jazz, a University Activities Center group that pro- grams and books national musical acts. Bunsden is planning a multi- dimensional event joining such groups as the MSA environmental The Graduate Employees Organizi team and Project Serve. "Thechallenging part is dis ing a framework that invites student groups to participate event and promote their own c Bunsden said. Wayne Millett, assistant di for leadership education a University, said he believes s activism has been transformed "Students are smarter now and "The adm involvyement for them job Is becomes mthstudent s ats i d .e "Students are moving in a Assistant dire direction that is about edu- cation. It is not just about jo It's more about finding out r why something occurs and the ting involved to become more cated on the issue." Many students and faculty that both must take on respor ties to ensure student empowei "Because the structure pr for more entry points, stu should take time to get involve FILE PHOTO/Daly Members of Alianza demonstrates at a rally last year. M eketiE M A G A Z E Weekend Magazine Editors: Emily Lamber Weekenil Magazine Associate Editor: Christopher Tkaczyk. Writers: Joanne Alnajjar, Caryn Burtt, Brian Cohen, Chris Farah, Jeffrey Murphy, Nicole Pearl, Joshua Pederson and Gabriel Smith. Photographers: Louis Brown, Bohdan Damian Cap, Mallory S. E. Floyd, J and Joe Westrate. Cover photo by Louis Brown: An affirmative action rally on the Diag. Arts Editors: Bryan Lark and Kristin Long.