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The Many Hats of Robert Altman: A Life in Cinema
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- University Library
- Time:
- 8:00 am - 11:30 pm
- Location:
- Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library
- Room:
- Gallery, Room 100
This exhibit draws on the riches of the University of Michigan’s Robert Altman archive, including examples of his novel approach to overlapping dialogue, his exploration of movie genres, his use of ensemble casts, and how audiences and critics viewed his work. It includes materials from M*A*S*H, Gosford Park, Nashville, and more. Researched by students from the U-M Department of Screen Arts & Cultures.
Robert Altman is considered one of America's finest directors. His diverse style and range of vision and cinematic approaches is captured in the photographs, papers, letters, drawings and artifacts culled from the thousands of items that comprise The Robert Altman Collection in the Special Collections Library.
Gifts of Art presents Mediterraneo: Watercolor
Kay Cassill
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Gifts of Art
- Time:
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location:
- Cancer Center
- Room:
- Gifts of Art Gallery — ,Level 1.
Widely traveled artist Kay Cassill looks for the unusual and the most ordinary views to save in her sketchbook and camera. In her studio, the sketches and photos give rise to watercolor paintings. Whitewashed walls clinging to a cliff and expressive views of a town as seen by a view of a single walkway are details in her paintings that help viewers feel that they were there. Cassill's postgraduate studies include the University of Iowa, the Art Student's League in New York City and the Academe de la Grande in Chaumiere, Paris. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York among others. She maintains a studio on Cape Cod as well as in Michigan.
Gifts of Art presents Paperweights & Studio Glass
UM-Dearborn Permanent Art Collection
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Gifts of Art
- Time:
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location:
- Cancer Center
- Room:
- Gifts of Art Gallery — Level B2
The American studio glass movement started in 1962 with glass workshops held at the Toledo Museum of Art. The workshops, taught by Harvey Littleton along with scientist Dominick Labino, introduced a small furnace built for working glass that made it possible for artists to work in independent studios. The studio glass movement quickly spread north to Michigan, and in 1982, a decision was made that studio glass would be the focus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn permanent art collection, which is housed at the Alfred Berkowitz Gallery. This exhibition is a portion of that collection, spotlighting studio glass art by major artists working in the medium, including Dominick Labino, Marvin Lipofsky and Richard Ritter.
Botanicals & Still Lifes: Watercolor Paintings
Carol J. Evert
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Gifts of Art
- Time:
- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location:
- A. Alfred Taubman Health Care Center
- Room:
- Gifts of Art Gallery — North Lobby, Floor 1.
Carol J. Evert's vibrant watercolor paintings depict suspended moments of beauty and grace within our often frenetic world. Bold florals and organic elements are juxtaposed with shiny, man-made objects and repeating patterns of light and shadow to engage the viewer in a world that shifts between the two- and three-dimensional. Evert received a B.S. from Eastern Michigan University and continued her education there as a graduate student in watercolor. In addition to widely exhibiting her artwork, Evert is the leader of the Saline Painters Guild and a member of Ann Arbor Women Artists, Michigan Water Color Society, Ann Arbor Arts Alliance, and Cake Eaters of 212 Arts Center.
Art Glass
Bill Poceta
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Gifts of Art
- Time:
- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location:
- A. Alfred Taubman Health Care Center
- Room:
- Gifts of Art Gallery — North Lobby, Floor 1
Bill Poceta is one of the leading studio glass artists working today. He creates one-of-a-kind blown glass vessels that resonate with both past and present. His work is influenced by various glass and ceramicâ¨forms found in ancient cultures including Greek, Roman and Egyptian. Being a former painter, the surface of his work becomes a painting in glass. The reference for his surface designs can be traced to the Minoan culture, 3000 B.C. Although his reference is ancient functional form, his glass vessels are modern and architectural. Poceta’s museum quality work engages the viewer with beautiful forms and surface designs that can be traced to the late Bronze Age.
From the Window Seat: Color Photography
Kip Kriigel
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Gifts of Art
- Time:
- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location:
- A. Alfred Taubman Health Care Center
- Room:
- Gifts of Art Gallery — South Lobby, Floor 1.
Kip Kriigel is an avid photographer who believes that interesting photographs can be found in everyday common places, where most people never think of photographing ̶ places that can be seen in different light, weather conditions and time of day. His philosophy is to always carry a camera. Although his favorite subjects are nature and wildlife in his Oxford, Michigan backyard, Kriigel often travels for work. Flying more than 100,000 miles a year for over 25 years has provided him the opportunity to photograph the world from the perspective of the frequent flyer.
Gourds & Baskets: Mixed Media
Karen Fenwick
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Gifts of Art
- Time:
- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location:
- A. Alfred Taubman Health Care Center
- Room:
- Gifts of Art Gallery — South Lobby, Floor 1.
Bloomfield Hills based artist and educator Karen Fenwick incorporates nature's wonderful array of gem stones, agates, fossils, plant fibers and precious metals into her basketry and gourd art. Upon the completion of her first basket from a kit purchased at the Greenfield Village gift shop in 2003, Fenwick's journey and passion took hold as a self-taught artist. Her attention to detail, using various carving techniques with stone inlays and pyrography (wood burning), enhances and makes each piece unique. She is continuously inspired and amazed by the things that come from the earth - nature's art.
Fields of Flowers: Oil Paintings
Kathleen Eaton
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Gifts of Art
- Time:
- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location:
- University Hospitals
- Room:
- Gifts of Art Gallery — Main Lobby, Floor 1
Kathleen (Kay) Eaton is a portrait, figurative, landscape and still life artist, working mainly in oils on linen, canvas and board. Her work employs a combination of realism and impressionism. Eaton's current body of work depicts florals of all sizes, from individual flowers to massive fields. The fields are often mystical spaces that are not meant to reflect a realist impression but draw one into an otherworldly place. Eaton has studied with well known artists that include Daniel Gerhartz, Everett Raymond Kinstler, Nancy Guzik, Rose Franzen and C.W. Mundy. Her work is shown in galleries, exhibits and private collections throughout the United States. She resides in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where she paints outdoors year-round and enjoys quiet time in her studio.
Dimension: Fiber Constructions
Diane Núñez
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Gifts of Art
- Time:
- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location:
- University Hospitals
- Room:
- Gifts of Art Gallery — Main Corridor, Floor 2
Southfield, Michigan based artist Diane Núñez blends her knowledge of landscape architecture with fiber to create three-dimensional fiber sculptures. She starts with a sketchbook, then she hand dyes, cuts and embellishes her fabric. Finally, she assembles it all with a sewing machine to showcase her repetitive, gridded structures. Núñez exhibits her award winning work nationally, and her work can be found in many private collections and publications.
Sooziedoozie Hand Painted Fiber Dolls
Susie McColgan
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Gifts of Art
- Time:
- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location:
- University Hospitals
- Room:
- Gifts of Art Gallery — Main Corridor, Floor 2
Susie McColgan's love of textiles, fine art and whimsical illustration comes to life with the Sooziedoozie Dolls she created in 2012 at her McColgan Gallery in Saginaw, Michigan. Her passion is to bring happiness and heartfelt love to all ages through the eyes of innocence and fun. Each doll and soft sculpture is individually hand painted by McColgan and sewn with special care and attention to detail. Coco the little french girl, Sooziedoozie the little sweetie, and Gwendolyn the little cowgirl each have their own whimsical and curious story. McColgan graduated from the University of Michigan in 1981 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Her paintings and portraits are included in corporate and private collections across the U.S.
On the Road: Celebrating 100 Years of the Lincoln Highway
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- University Library
- Time:
- 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Location:
- Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library
- Room:
- Audubon Room
"On the Road: Celebrating 100 Years of the Lincoln Highway" uses rich visual resources – including vintage postcards, maps, and photographs – to document the formation and early days of the Lincoln Highway Association and the construction of the highway itself. The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental highway in North America and originally covered approximately 3,400 miles from coast to coast. The route, consisting of both existing and newly-built roads, followed the most direct, scenic route possible from New York to San Francisco.
Back to School Sale
Computer Showcase
- Event Type:
- Reception / Open House (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Information and Technology Services (ITS)
- Time:
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location:
- Michigan Union
- Room:
- Ground Level
Whether it's tech to play with during the summer or gear you need next fall, you'll find great prices on laptops, tablets, software and accessories.
Back to School Sale
Computer Showcase
- Event Type:
- Reception / Open House (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Information and Technology Services (ITS)
- Time:
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location:
- Pierpont Commons
- Room:
- Main Concourse
Whether it's tech to play with during the summer or gear you need next fall, you'll find great prices on laptops, tablets, software and accessories.
Retaining Identity Art Exhibition
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum
- Time:
- 10:00 am
- Location:
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens
- Room:
- N/A
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was “Lessons Learned.” Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience.
Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center, Silver Club Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design; U-M Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum.
Eat Smarter: Fresh Produce Series
The Produce Cart @ University Hospital's Towsley Triangle
- Time:
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location:
- University Hospitals
- Room:
- Towsley Triangle
Fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and more, now available here on campus! Visit us at the University Hospital's Towsley Triangle. Eat smarter while supporting U-M's commitment to offering sustainable, locally sourced foods.
Every Thursday, except July 4
“Isamu Noguchi and Qi Baishi: Beijing 1930”
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Campus Information Centers
- Time:
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location:
- Museum of Art
- Room:
- N/A
This exhibit is organized by the U-M Museum of Art (UMMA) in collaboration with The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York. This nationally touring exhibition project features approximately 60 drawings, including ink paintings, calligraphic works, and sculptures and interpretive materials from UMMA, the Noguchi Museum, and other public and private collections. Lead support for this exhibition is provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support is provided by the Center for Chinese Studies and Confucius Institute and the Blakemore Foundation.
Museum is closed Mondays. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11 am–5 pm; closed Mondays Sunday 12–5 pm
Gifts of Art presents Fiddling, Song & Dance
Saline Fiddlers
- Event Type:
- Performance (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Gifts of Art
- Time:
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location:
- University Hospitals
- Room:
- Courtyard
America's premier youth fiddling show band of music, song and dance, the Saline Fiddlers is comprised of 29 high school students from the Saline, Michigan area who play a variety of instruments: violin, viola, cello, guitar, electric bass, mandolin and drums. Since 1994, the Saline Fiddlers have undeniably set the standard for extracurricular music programs in the United States. What began as a simple idea of an alternative style of music education for public school students has grown into a model of instruction and motivation. Yet more importantly, it is a brilliant example of what young adults can and will achieve if given a direction and the opportunity to explore and pursue their interests. This concert is a part of the UMHS Summer Courtyard Concert Series.
**In case of inclement weather, the performance will take place indoors in the University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
In case of inclement weather, the performance will take place indoors in the University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
Recent Acquisitions: Building on the Clements Collections
- Event Type:
- Exhibition (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- William L. Clements Library
- Time:
- 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location:
- William Clements Library
- Room:
- N/A
The Clements Library never stops adding to its collections of primary source material. Already one of the finest American history research libraries in the world, its curators are always seeking new items to improve traditional strengths of the collection or to support new perspectives on the study of America before 1900. This exhibit features recent acquisitions of the Book, Manuscripts, Map, and Graphics divisions and shows how they fit in to the Clements overall collections.
Copyright Camp 2013: Who owns research data, and who cares?
- Event Type:
- Workshop / Seminar (exclude)
- Sponsors:
- Open.Michigan
- MLibrary
- Time:
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location:
- Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library
- Room:
- Library Gallery
Join the University of Michigan Library and Open.Michigan for a community conversation that explores how copyright impacts our professional lives.
The keynote speaker at Copyright Camp 2013 will be Michael Carroll, Professor of Law and Director of the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property at American University's Washington College of Law and founding board member of Creative Commons. Carroll's talk will focus on “Sharing and Hoarding Research Data: Copyright, New Federal Funding Requirements and More.” In other words, "who owns research data and who cares?"
Carroll's talk will weave together a description of the copyright framework that applies automatically to research data as it is generated, compiled or visualized, new requirements likely to emerge from federal funding agencies in response to a new directive from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the role of informal expectations in scientific disciplines about annotating and sharing or hoarding research data.
Following Carroll's presentation, U-M community members will facilitate a series of breakout sessions to further examine data and copyright issues relevant to our institution. You are encouraged to bring your questions, experiences, and ideas to the discussion. Topics proposed for breakout sessions include: data control and access, emerging citation and attribution strategies and tools, data repositories, and emerging models that encourage secondary research uses of data.
This even is free, but please register: https://docs.google.com/a/umich.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHlON2MwSEJkQkw1eVpfeWNNWDFfM1E6MA#gid=0
Tangle
- Event Type:
- Other (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Campus Information Centers
- Time:
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location:
- Ingalls Mall
- Room:
- N/A
Tangle is a huge, messy, fun, interactive elastic weaving event created live by children and their families. It’s part spectacular visual arts installation, part performance, part playground, part dance party and all chaos.
In a space like a giant pegboard, children and families create a landscape together, weaving elastic in many colors around tall slender golden poles. It is an organic and constantly evolving piece, vibrant and fueled by live music. Tangle is where children take control and create a giant abstract visually stunning artwork in public spaces, by stretching their bodies and their imaginations.
Shakespeare in the Arb 2013 - Featuring Much Ado about Nothing
- Event Type:
- Performance (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum
- Time:
- 6:30 pm
- Location:
- Nichols Arboretum
- Room:
- N/A
Directed by Kate Mendeloff of the Residential Colege and played by University of Michigan students and local actors, Shakespeare in the Arb offers an interactive outdoor theater experience as the production moves through various sections of the Arb. Presented by U-M Residential College & Matthaei-Nichols. For ticket prices call 647-7600 or visit the Matthaei-Nichols website. Tickets available day of performance only. Arrive early: tickets sell out quickly.
Parking available free on weekends and after 5 pm weeknights in U-M blue lots on Washington Hts. and Nichols Dr. below the U-M Hospital and paid parking available in the hospital P2 parking structure. Performances cancelled in case of inclement weather. Call ahead or visit Matthaei-Nichols on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates.
Top of the Park Rackham Stage shows and films
- Event Type:
- Other (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Campus Information Centers
- Time:
- 7:00 pm
- Location:
- Ingalls Mall
- Room:
- N/A
June 14: 7 p.m., Latih Al-Saadi Trio; 8 p.m., The Bluescasters; 9:30 p.m., Lady Sunshine & The X Band.
June 15: 7 p.m.: Whit Hill and The Postcards; 8 p.m., Al Hill and The Love Butlers; 9:30 p.m., The Sun Messengers.
June 16: 7 p.m. Ice Cream Vendors, 8:30 p.m., The Macpodz, Film: 10 p.m. Skyfall.
June 18: 7 p.m. Detroit Pleasure Society, 8:30 p.m., New Orleans Bingo! Show, Film: 10 p.m., Edward Scissorhands.
June 19: 7 p.m. Eastern Blok, 8:30 p.m., October Babies.
June 20: 7 p.m. Misty Lynn and The Big Beautiful, 8:30 p.m. Black Jake and The Canaries, Film: 10 p.m. Young Frankenstein.
June 21: 7 p.m. Wayward Roots, 8 p.m. The Appleseed Collective, 9:30 p.m. The Ragbirds and Friends.
June 22: 7 p.m. Dick Siegel and The Brandos, 8 p.m. The Lucas Paul Band, 9:30 p.m. Third Coast Kings.
June 23: 7 p.m. The Candy Band, 8:30 p.m., Madcat, Kane and Friends, Film: 10 p.m. "The Goonies."
June 25: 7 p.m. Lac La Belle, 8:30 p.m. Orpheum Bell, Film: 10 p.m., "Rocky Horror Picture Show."
June 26: 7 p.m. Maison Bleue, 8:30 p.m. Vishten, Film: 10 p.m., "Moonrise Kingdom."
June 27: 7 p.m. Hullabaloo, 8:30 p.m. Wild Belle, Film: 10 p.m., "The Hunger Games."
June 28: 7 p.m. Gwenyth Hayes, 8 p.m. The Brothers Groove; 9:30 p.m. JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound
June 29: 7 p.m. Joe Summers Gypsy Jazz, 8 p.m. Tumbao Bravo, 9:30 p.m. Orquesta RITMO
June 30: 7 p.m. The Not-Its, 8:30 p.m. Drivin’ Sideways, Film: 10 p.m. "The Iron Giant."
July 2: 7 p.m. Jerry Mack & The Terraplanes, 8:30 p.m. Measured Chaos, Film: 10 p.m., "Big."
July 3: 7 p.m. The Guggenheim Grotto, 8:30 p.m. The Dunwells, Film: 10 p.m., "Vertigo."
July 4: 7 p.m. Alejandra O’Leary & The Champions of the West, 8:30 p.m. The Great Divide, Film: 10 p.m. "Sixteen Candles."
July 5: 7 p.m. Horse Cave Trio, 8 p.m. Los Gatos, 9:30 p.m. The Saints of Soul.
July 6: 7 p.m. Elliot Street Lunatic, 8 p.m. Theo Katzman and LOVEMASSIVE, 9:30 p.m. Funkadesi.
July 7: 7 p.m. Hoodang, 8 p.m. George Bedard & The Kingpins, Film: 10 p.m. "Grease."
Performances and other activities also are presented beginning at 5 p.m. at the smaller Grove Stage.
There are no Top of the Park shows on Mondays
Tangle
- Event Type:
- Other (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Campus Information Centers
- Time:
- 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location:
- Ingalls Mall
- Room:
- N/A
Tangle is a huge, messy, fun, interactive elastic weaving event created live by children and their families. It’s part spectacular visual arts installation, part performance, part playground, part dance party and all chaos.
In a space like a giant pegboard, children and families create a landscape together, weaving elastic in many colors around tall slender golden poles. It is an organic and constantly evolving piece, vibrant and fueled by live music. Tangle is where children take control and create a giant abstract visually stunning artwork in public spaces, by stretching their bodies and their imaginations.
The Lone Bellow
- Event Type:
- Performance (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Michigan Union Ticket Office (MUTO)
- Time:
- 8:00 pm
- Location:
- Off Campus Location
- Room:
- The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI
When songwriter Zach Williams met guitarist Brian Elmquist and vocalist Kanene Pipkin at Dizzy's Diner in Brooklyn for breakfast one morning in 2010, the trio decided to jam. "Three songs in," Williams recalls, "I decided I should quit what I'm going and just make music with these people." The trio’s self-titled debut disc is exuberant in its playing, welcoming in its attitude. Though the lyrics have a melancholic undercurrent, the tracks are more often rave-ups than ruminations, with swelling three-part harmonies and rousing group-sung choruses, especially on the electric guitar-driven “The One You Should’ve Let Go” and “Green Eyes and A Heart of Gold,” a we-will-survive anthem that could be about a family or a band. Indeed, there is a strong familial feel to The Lone Bellow, a recurring theme of inclusiveness.
