Super fly and super cheap, vintage clothes provide a frugal fashion fix
Okay, quick quiz: $20 can buy you a) one shoe, b) a T-shirt or c) two pairs of pants, three shirts, a coat, some bellbottoms, a hat and five necklaces. If you chose c, chances are pretty good that you're a sucker for used clothing. Not to worry, vintage shopper, you aren't alone.
Where have you gone, J.D. Salinger?
By now, he's almost a mythical being.
J.D. Salinger's silence has made him one of the most deified and sought-after American writers of all time. The author of the beloved "Catcher in the Rye," as well as "Franny and Zooey," "Nine Stories," and "Raise High the Roofbeam, Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction," has not published a book in 34 years. The swarms of readers across the world who have fallen into a strange love affair with "Catcher in the Rye" protagonist Holden Caulfield have eagerly awaited a new book from Salinger; alas, there was nothing.
Used book stores offer low prices on out-of-print rarities
Despite common belief, used book stores in Ann Arbor may not always be economically sensible. The reason: Used books cost up to $15,000. At Dawn Treader Books, "The Quintus Curtius," by A. Zarotus, costs at least that much. One wonders what kind of book, particularly a used book for that matter, can have such an incredibly high face value. Could it be because this specific book was published during the 15th century? Most likely.
Used record stores can make, save you money
Ann Arbor is a used-music-store junkie's mecca. With several used record stores within walking distance of each other, Ann Arborites with diverse musical tastes are sure to find something to their liking around town.
Hands Across Ann Arbor: Project Serve celebrates MLK Day by lending a hand
During her speech, given as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium in 1994, Coretta Scott King challenged members of the University to act upon her late husband's dream for peace and harmony. She emphasized dedicating time and effort toward service, especially during this week, which is normally designated for speeches and discussions.
Back in time at Kaleidoscope, where KITT and Mork live on
The next time you slap on a pair of Docs and head out to Urban Outfitters to check out the latest slick hipster kitsch, take a moment to stop by Kaleidoscope Books and Collectibles, just a few steps north, for a truly unique experience. While Kaleidoscope might be labeled a bookstore, it can be more accurately described as an explosion of pop culture and media.
Zingerman's Deli: A little New York style in Ann Arbor
As employees Josh Radcliffe and Kelly White rush to put the finishing touches on customers' sandwiches, the line of people inside Zingerman's Deli continues to grow. But these folks have yet to become impatient; with a selection of more than 100 sandwiches, they welcome the time to decide just which option will meet their needs.
Forget Argentina: Cry for the Golden Globes
Excuse me: Will somebody please tell the world that "Evita" is a piece of glamorized, fluffy crap?
Last weekend, I saw the long-awaited film, starring Madonna as Argentina's first lady, Eva Peron. Huddled among other frozen faces, I waited outside the State Theater in 20- below weather - just to get a glimpse of one of the most hyped films of 1996.
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