Arts

Art Fair 1997: Artists, spectators participate in an A2 summer tradition

It's time once again for one of the largest and most frequented events in town during the summertime, collectively known as the Ann Arbor Art Fairs. The event promises to be as wide-ranging in artistic media as it is in offering a multitude of events to satisfy all age groups and personality types.

Smith, Jones can't save 'Men in Black' from mediocre direction

Imagine this novel premise: A team of mysterious and secretive men regulate the immigration of aliens to Earth and help preserve humans' peace of mind and universal harmony. With this interesting idea, the present-day ability to produce dazzling special effects and the backing of executive producer Steven Spielberg, it would be easy to conclude that a memorable and amazing film could be made.

John Lennon art show at Union

Come to the Michigan Union Ballroom Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for an exclusive Ann Arbor-area showing of John Lennon's artwork.

112 keeps it real on debut album

The members of 112 have just accomplished a number of firsts. As the first male R&B group on the Bad Boy label, these Atlanta natives have dropped an impressive self-titled debut album. Surprisingly though, this CD is nothing like one might expect from a group on the Bad Boy label.

'Beer Games 2' describes entertaining methods of consumption

For all you people with few brain cells to spare, there now comes a book that is bound to obliterate whatever remaining brain capacity you have left. Following the success of "The Complete Book of Beer Drinking Games" comes the release of "Beer Games 2: The Exploitative Sequel" from a group of beer-loving boys from the Ivy League.

Bis and Kenickie tickets are here!

When Britpop stars Bis and Kenickie ('the coolest new band of the year," according to Melody Maker) come to Detroit on July 24, you'll be looking for a place to get tickets.

07-16-97

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