U-M's Power Center Has A New Look Inside

U-M's Power Center Has A New Look Inside

The U-M's Power Center for the Performing Arts has acquired a new inside look as a result of recent additions to the downstairs lobby.

Additions to the lobby of the 1,420-seat structure include a new floor covering, two permanent refreshment stands and a large tapestry.

Funds for the additions to the lobby came from the Valentine B. Windt Fund Raising Committee and gift contributions from friends and alumni of the University.

The most impressive new feature of the lobby is a 9 foot-by-12 foot handwoven tapestry, designed by New York artist Roy Lichtenstein. The tapestry, done in the traditional Aubusson method, is one of a limited edition.

Another similarly designed tapestry of Pablo Picasso, a contemporary artist, is expected to be hung in the lobby within a few months.

The new floor covering consists of over 170,000 pieces of hand-made, individually-set tile. Leather-brown in color, the tile was manufactured by Stone Light Tile Co. of San Jose, Calif., and laid by Southeastern Tile Co. of East Detroit.

The brushed, stainless steel and oak refreshment stands, designed by the University's Engineering Service and built by U-M's plant department, sit at the north and south ends of the lobby.

The flags of the 19 nations represented in the current concert season of the University Musical Society decorate the lobby, also. The society, which made arrangements for the flags, is offering six concert series this season, ending with the traditional May Festival.

The Center, named in honor of the family of Eugene B. Power, a former U-M regent, who contributed $3 million for the $3.5-million facility, was completed in 1971. Other contributions totaling $500,000 came from members of the community.

Musical Society President Gail Rector Views Flags; New Tapestry Is Shown At Right