The Michigan Daily-Friday, June 5, 1981 -Page 7
Detroit pulsates with life
Many opportunities greet
tourist to Renaissance City

By LOU FINTOR
Ann Arbor is fine. In fact, there are
some who would say it's great. But
sometimes it just isn't enough.
Sometimes the pervasive atmosphere
of academia gets to be too much. What
then?
A trip to Detroit.
Automobile capital of the world. Once
the recording industry's premier city.
Devastated by riots in the sixties, then
rebuilt during the following decade,
Detroit now rises in the midst of an
ethnic and cultural renaissance.
DURING THE SUMMER, the city's
ethnic festivals provide an ideal excuse
for a visit. The festivals take place
every weekend to Sept. 27 in downtown
Hart Plaza. Admission is free and live
entertainment abounds; the ethnic food
itself is worth the visit.
In addition to these festivals, the
music scene picks up during the sum-
mer and fall. The Detroit/Windsor In-
ternational Festival, the Mon-
treus/Detroit International Jazz

Festival, and the Detroit Blues Festival
are all big draws for the city.
And, of course, dining in Detroit is a
bit more interesting than dining in Ann
Arbor, if only because of the tremen-
dous selection of restaurants.
FOR ETHNIC FOODS, one of the
most famous areas is Greektown, a
block lined with quaint Greek sidewalk
cafes, restaurants, and taverns, located
downtown on Monroe St. "
One of the Greektown restaurants
worthy of special mention is the
Pegasus Taverna-slightly expensive,
but worth the cost. The Pegasus
specializes in lamb, chicken, and ribs,
all cooked in true Greek country style.
The atmosphere is relaxed, and wistful
strains of Greek music filter through
the dining area.
After dinner, a walk across the street
to the Astoria Bakery will yield rewar-
ds of Baklava, cheese pie, and Greek
coffee or expresso.
For those in search of food with a
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Like most large cities, Detroit has a wide range of various activities to do.
The Renaissance Center, above, and Greek Town, left, are just two alter-
natives which make for an exciting day or evening in the Motor City.
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Detroit's Ethnic Festivals: Summer 1981
June 5-7 Irish Ethnic Festival
June 12-14 German Ethnic Festival
June 19-21 Italian Ethnic Festival
June 26-July 1 Detroit/Windsor Int'l Freedom Festival
July 3-5 International Ethnic Festival
July 10-12 Latin-American Ethnic Festival
July 17-19 Captive Nations Ethnic Festival
July 24-26- Afro-American Ethnic Festival
July 31-Aug. 2 Scandinavian Ethnic Festival
Aug. 7-9 Ukranian Ethnic Festival
Aug. 14-16 Polish Ethnic Festival
Aug. 21-23 Mexican Ethnic Festival
Aug. 28-30 Yugoslavian Ethnic Festival
Sept. 4-7 Montreus/Detroit Int'l Jazz Festival
Sept. 11-13 Festival of India
Sept. 18-20 Oktoberfest
Sept. 25-27 Blues Festival

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