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Resolution to Approve the Closing of East Washington and North University Streets between Thayer and Fletcher Streets for the University of Michigan Bicentennial “HAILstorm!” Light Show and Third Century Expo from Wednesday, October 25, 2017 through Sunday, October 29, 2017
Memorandum
The University of Michigan Bicentennial Office has submitted an application for the closure of Washington between Thayer and Fletcher from 6:00 AM on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 until Sunday at 12:00 PM for “HAILstorm!”. The Third Century Expo occurs on Friday, October 27, 2017 and requires the closure of North University between Thayer and Fletcher for October 27th only from 10:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M.
“HAILstorm” is a 3D project light show that will be projected on the façade of the Rackham Building. Each show will last approximately ten minutes. The proposed plan calls for the show to be presented four times on Friday evening and will be accompanied by amplified sound.
The Third Century Expo & HAILstorm! will be U-M's bicentennial finale, blanketing the heart of Central Campus during the UMich200 Fall Festival. The Expo will be a public fair of cutting-edge projects and initiatives that demonstrate how the University is making a positive impact on society, both locally and globally. The Expo will spread from the Diag north to North University Avenue and Ingalls Mall. There will be exhibits, live performances, pop-up art and music, and displays of new technologies. Lobbies in surrounding buildings may also serve as display or performance spaces. Pavilions and tents filled with interactive exhibits will be representative of schools, colleges and organizations from the Ann Arbor, Flint and Dearborn campuses. The University hopes to engage alumni, current students, staff, faculty and the Ann Arbor community in a fun and lively atmosphere that celebrates the positive impact the University has had and will continue to have on the future.
Because the University expects ...
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