2B- The Michigan Daily Weeke Magazine - Thursday, October 1, 1998 0 The McNgan Daily Weeken$ Didyoknw Graduating with a liberal arts degree and not sure you'll ever find a job? Don't worry, you can still be president of the United States. Only nine of our nation's 42 commanders-in-chief didn't spend time on a campus and the last one to fit the description did so more than four decades ago. Former White House occupants who never earned even a Bachelor's degree are: George Washington Andrew Jackson Martin Van Buren Zachary Taylor Millard Fillmore Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson Grover Cleveland Harry S. Truman Soure: "The George Magazine Book of Presidential Lists " . i Saturday Beethoven Festival Part 2 The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, with con- ductor Samuel Wong, will perform Beethoven's Romance No. 2 in F, Symphony No. 2 and Leonore Overture No. 3 in this performance of the festi- val. 8 p.m. $16-29, $4 discount for students. (734)-994-4801. T Hootle & the Blowfish Come hold their hands and let them cry. The State Theater, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-5450, ext. 1. Jazodity Popular local ska band, The Articles, opens for jazz band. 9:30 p.m. The Blind Pig, 208 South First St. 996- 8555. Man or Astroman Robots programmed to rock. 9 p.m. The Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700, ext. 2. Viktor Ullmann Centennial Celebration A concert version of the chamber orchestra "Der Kaiser von Atlantis," from 1944, will be performed. McIntosh Theatre, E.V. Moore Bldg. School of Music. 8 p.m. THEATER Avenue X: an a cappella musical See Thursday. 8 p.m. On Golden Pond See Thursday. 8 p.m. ALTERNATIVES Stand-Up Comedy See Thursday. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Co.urtesy ofU UniArtst "Ronin" Director John Frankenhe'mer likes what he sees. He and the movie's cast hope you will, too. Mozart, Schumann, Beethoven Debussy and others. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 North Fourth Ave. 4 p.m. $10, Students $5. 769-2999. Martin Sexton Atlantic recording artist, you may have heard of him. 7 and 9 p.m. The Ark, 316 South Main St. 761-1451. They Might Be Giants Didn't they seem nice in the interview? Besides, "Particle Man" will be there, so should you. Michigan Theater. 668-8480. Viktor Ullmann Centennial Celebration Chamber music from Viktor Ullmann's 1943-44 years will be performed. Britton Recital Hall, E.. Moore Building, School of Music. 4 p.m. Pendleton Room. Open Mic Offers a chance to all to read and discuss literature. Borders. 11 a.m. Patricia Pasick The author of "Almost Grown: Launching Your Child from High School to College," discusses and signs her book. First-year students, tell your par- ents. Barnes and Noble, 3245 Washtenaw. 2 p.m. Tie's Hot Sauce Tasting You read the story on page 6, now try it for yourself. Tio's Mexican Cafe, 333 E. Huron St. Noon - 4 p.m. Monday CAMPUS CINEMA Spike & Mike's Classic Festival Of Animation '98 See Friday. Mich. 7 p.m. PI (1998) See Friday. Mich. 9 p.m. MUSIC Guster Yeahl Frat-rocklll 8 p.m. The Blind Pig, 208 South First St. 9968555. Brenda Kahn Singer/songwriter special- izes in acoustic entertainment. 9 p.m. Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington St. 213-1393. Son Aiot Music writer Gabe Fajuri's favorite country-rock band plays acoustic set. 7:30 p.m. The Ark, 316 South Main St. 761-1451. University Symphony Band Performing with funky computerenerated music. 8 p.m. Power Center, 21 Fletcher St. $6 students. 763-3333. ALTERNATIVES Feed the Poets Featured poets this month are Joe Matuzak and Josie Keams, and the audience can participate with an open mic. Del Rio Bar, 122 W. Washington St. 2:30 p.m. Ed Hhsch Poet reads from "On Love," his fifth collection. Shaman Drum. 8 p.m. JESSICA IOM 4DSy Many Humanities professors think Shaman Onm endches the campus community- Many students are just sick of waiting In long Ine. to buy only new books. Professors, -students dliffer on value of -- Shmn Dru THEATER Sunday MUSIC Avenue X: an a cappella musical See Thursday. 2 and 7 p.m. On Golden Pond See Thursday. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Playhouse 2275 Platt Road. 2 p.m. ALTERNATIVES F By-rmmn Neeh Day S prr While few would argue shopping at Shaman Drum's texbook and retail sales stores is definitely a different experience - but exactly why its out of the ordinary depends on who you talk to. A number University profissors say the store is a valuable part of the com- munity with its sophisticated poetry and literary readings, off-the-beat-path selec- tion ofbooks and anti-cooperate attitude. But some students say they are tired of waiting in long lines to pay too much for competition-free textbook sales. Those who help run Ann Arbor's "independent" bookstore are not at all divided - agreeing across the board that it is the support of the University community and professors, many of whom only order books through Shaman Drum, that have kept it from sinking under the wave of chain book- stores. "hat's the only reason we are allowed to exist," said trade manager Keith Taylor. "Wewould be out of business if not for the extraordinary and unique sup- port of the U of M community." But whether support for the store is beginning to slip or is still holding strong depends on who you talk to. Shaman Drum "is an essential part of the academic community," said English Prof. Laurence Goldstein. "They have a number of readings and book-signing parties. They are a very positive force in the life of the area." Many professors in departments such as history, English, romance languages and other Humanities divisions have chosen to order textbooks for their classes mostly or exclusively through Shaman Drum. Golden said he is one of them Not all professors shared the same positive attitude about Ann Arbor's alternative store, however. English Prof. Peter Pauland said he uses stores with ties to corporate chains such as Ulrich's Bookstore and the Michigan Union Bookstore for the con- venience of his students. He said both painfully long lines to wait and the scarci- ty of used books are factors in his choice. Students also have mixed opinions, some voiced concerns about the store's often-lengthy September lines while oth- ers said Shaman Drums lack of a large used book selection hurt their pocket- books. LSA first-year student Scott Seymour said he worried that profes- sors' preference toward Shaman Drum would, "probably run up the prices." Other students said making exclu- sive trips to Shaman Drum was not worth the trouble. "I think (textbooks) should be every- where for convenience," said LSA first- year stdent Jennifer Ziarko. "It's not good they have a monopoly of English books." Port responds to such complaints by saying that Shaman Drum does offer a 50 See M0KS, Page 68 Jerry Cantrell Coming to turn the State Theater into a "Boggy Depot." 7:30 p.m. State Theater, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961- 5450, ext. 1. Kerrytown Concert House Performance Kayo Tatebe, a Japanese pianist, will be performing works by Gelek Rinpoche Brunch and a lecture Viktor Ullmann: Composer, Jew, on integrating spiritual practice into Anthroposophist, Humanist Two daily life, sponsored by Students for a speakers will lecture on Ullmann's Free Tibet. 11 a.m. Michigan Union anthroposophist roles and his Some 2/5 of a decade after I Caroilna-natives Hootle and th stll available for their Saturd "Emperor of Atlantis" chaml Rudolf Steiner House, 192 Ave. 8 p.m. --------------- Tuesday CAMPUS CINEMA The Cheat, A Night At The Si Of Pauline Part of the theat ing Silent Film Series, th shorts. Mich. 4:10 p.m. Spike & Mike's Classic F Anknation '98 See Friday. Mic Pi (1998) See Friday. Mich. 9 MUSIC Explosion: Cerebral Popular jazz band continues to please p.m. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. 662-8310. Sugar PMl Ann Arbor acoustic shows its stuff. 10:30 p.m. Ast 338 S. State St. 996-9191. University Philharmonia Performing the Liszt Piano No. 1, Dvorak's "New Symphony, and Aharon Ha Child's World." Harlap serve conductor. 8 p.m. Hill. THEATER Lord of Dance This Irish troupe will bring their famed performs Theatre for eight shows. Fe 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit 98346611.8 p.m. ALTERNATIVES Doug Allyn Celebrating Michig Series Week, suspense writer his work. Northeast Branch Lit Plymouth Rd. 7 p.m. Ann Arbor Poetry Slam A moi that always draws a crowd. Th featured poet is local pla' Coffin. The Heidelberg Club A N. Main St. 8 p.m. courtesy of Gramercy Pictures Janeane Garofalo (left) and Vince Vaughn (right) star in David Dobkin's dark comedy "Clay Pigeons," the first comedy of 1998 to sympathetically portray a serial killer. Also starring Joaquin Phoenix.