The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I Thursday, September 4, 2008 The Daily Arts guide to the best upcoming events - it's everywhere you should be this weekend and why. Daily Arts gives a rundown on what every college kid should know' W elcome back or welcome to Daily Arts; we went through that phase, Michigan. One of these prob- too. But for all the awful films and shows ably applies to you. There out there right now, there are still a lot are a lot of things to worry about and of underrated, underappreciated and stress over at this time of year (getting just downright awesome arts things you into classes, finding your English lec- need to know about. Be it books, orches- ture, escaping North Campus), but one tra pieces, albums or films, we're here to of them shouldn't be figuring out what give you a sliver of what will get you in will make you a baller arts member of line for the new school year. the university. The following list is the best of the And let's face it: there's a lot of shit best. Learn it. Use it. Know it. Welcome out there. But now we're in college and to The Arts'Guide:101. things need to change. We feel yo8i 11See GU D' kge3W OFF OF LIBERTY Local musicians will be playing at Liberty Plaza on the corner of East Liberty and South Division on Fri- day as part of the ongoing "Music in the Park" show- case from Herb David Gui- 'tar Studio. At the very least, it will give the old ladies something to do besides feeding the pigeons. The performances will be from noon to 2 p.m. AT THE HOUSE Anna Ash and the Fam- ily Tree will perform at the Canterbury House tonight at 8 p.m., showcasing their consistent blend of acous- tic pop-folk music. There's nothing ,like soft, pretty music to calm those first- week nerves. Admission is $10, but only $5 with stu- dent I D. - Environmentally consciousliving in college By Caroline Hartmann Daily Arts Editor UP IN THE SKY The U-M Exhibit Muse- um Planetarium is having their "Sky Tonight" Plan- etarium Show on Satur- day the 6th at 1:30 p.m. Admission's only $4.75 and it's a whole lot cooler than taking a nap. Sounds corny, but think of it like the best screen saver you'll ever see. With the impending chaos of global warming and an ongoing oil crisis, we've all heard the same environmen- tal battle cries ad nauseum: Conserve energy, reuse appropriately and recycle, well, everything. But as the green movement turns from drab to chic, these timeworn guidelines sound a little like white noise. Whether you've already jumped on the eco-band- wagon or have no idea where to start, these tips will help steer you in the right direc- tion toward a more college- friendly plan in designing a healthy (and stylish) living space, no matter where on campus you've dropped your bags for the year. Living Space For most college stu- dents, your bedroom is your workspace and your living room, so why trash it with toxic chemicals? It's prob- ably also where you spend most of your time, mean- ing it's worth investing in. Try opting for organic cot- ton bedding to start, which you can find for reasonable prices at most major stores, like Target or Bed Bath & Beyond. And for that half-empty bookshelf next to the bed, there's no sense spending money on bookends (which are always overpriced any- way) when you can fill a couple of aesthetically interesting jars with water and call it a job well done. They'll likely be heavier than anything you could hope to buy, and you'll be, you know, "unique." You might think your increasingly miniature giz- mos and gadgets covering your desktop are some of the few items not causing imminent harm, but think twice before you toss that old cell phone in favor of See LIVING, Page 3B IN TOWN . Want to try something that might just get you reading again? Lie all you want about the books you read this summer, but bookmaking is way cool and totally legit. The Ker- rytown Bookfest will pres- ent a free Book Arts and Bookbinding Presentation this Sunday at 11 a.m. at Hollanders (410 N. Fourth Avenue). eCycling could help curb the landfill crisis by recycling old or unwanted electronics.