Monday, July 19 1999 - The Michigan Daily -,3 2, 'U' gear up for annual street art fairs Fairs anticpated to draw 500,000 visitors into city By Sana Danish ily Staff Reporter For those looking for a change fron the slower pace of the long, hot sum- mer, the annual Ann Arbor Art Fairs should be picture perfect. The Art Fairs, which combine three individual fairs, are set to begin Wednesday and continue through Saturday. "The Ann Arbor Art Fair is the larest outdoor fine arts fair in the nation," said Shary Brown, executive rector of the Ann Arbor Street Art Tair. The event, which covers 26 blocks of downtown Ann Arbor, will showcase the work of more than 1,000 juried artists. Fair directors expect more than 500,000 visitors throughout the four days. Ann Arbor Mayor Ingrid Sheldon said the event helps revitalize the city at * time when the student and faculty >pulation has declined. "The Art Fair brings a liveliness to the city duriing the summer, as well as enhancing its cultural image," she said. Jim Kosteva, University director of community relations, said although the fair may take place in Ann Arbor's downtown, the benefits extend to the University as well. "While the Art Fair is great for Ann Arbor, it's also good for the University "The Art Fair brings a liveliness to the city during the summer.." - Ingrid Sheldon Ann Arbor mayor in the sense that it introduces new vis- itors to the campus and the University's many cultural attrac- tions," lie said. Kosteva said the University has spent the past few weeks making prepara- tions. "We're responsible for a lot of the behind-the-scenes operations, every- thing from temporarily stopping con- struction projects to rearranging the schedule of dumpster pick-up," he said. Local businesses, like Cava Java on South University Avenue, are also get- ting ready for the event and the increased crmwds it awill bring. "sThe Art Fair is by far the busiest sin- gle week for us," siid Dan Ferrucci, a Cava Java manager. "We plan to set up two booths outside the coffee shop, for cold drinks, pas- tnies, and other grab 'n' go type things," - --- -----E Washington----------------- -- North University -- University of Michigan ------ E. William + - - Geddes !* jCentral Campus E. Jefferson The South University - d c =, AMichigan R a dr-0, y E Union E.Madison -t Ann Arbor July 21-24 t Art FairsMonroe The Ann Arbor Street Fair Cross State Street Art FairL The Guild Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair -- - - - ur t nHil + Shuttle Bus stops - To and from Briarwood and Pioneer H.S. Streets closed for fair Benjamin .HA A Arsor L he added. A.J. Johnston reservations manager at the Sheraton Inn, said rooms for the upcoming week are scarce. "The Art Fair ranks right up there with football season and graduation weekend as one of our busiest times of year, Johnston said The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, now in its 40th year, is the oldest of the three and will take place on South University Avenue and surrounding streets. The State Street Art Fair and the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair will set up clos- er to downtown Ann Arbor on State Street, East Liberty, Main and sur- rounding streets. Parking downtown is expected to be at a premium, and fair coordinators recommend utilizing public trans- portation. A trolley bus system will operate around the fairs and shuttle buses can transport fair-goers to and from the Pioneer High School and Briarwood parking lots. For more information, call the Ann Arbor Convention and Visitor's Bureau at 1-800-888-9487. INSTITUTE Continued from Page 1 ent trusts, Zell is one of the most prominent entrepreneurs in the nation. He plans to be involved with the Institute during the upcoming year, including providing curriculum advice and participating as a lecturer. With his knowledge, there are few people who would be better" for the institute to be associated with, Decie said. "The connection itself with Sam Zell is an incredible asset" This is not the first time Zell and Lurie have contributed to the University. Past gifts include the endowed Samuel Zell Professorship in the Economics of Risk in 1997, the Robert Lurie Engineering Center and the Lurie Tower on North Campus. The Institute was approved at the regents meeting and is to be led by Business School Prof. Thomas Kinnear when it opens next fall. "Entrepreneurs are society's inno- vators," said Regent Laurence Deitch (D-Bloomfield Hills), adding that the Institute will provide important devel- opment skills for our increasingly business-oriented society. 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