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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ceramic
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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" 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.

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.

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.

Participants spend 10-15 minutes discussing the previous week’s events. They will be asked to present an item of interest, which is then discussed by the group. All opinions are welcome.

Class continues Tuesdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. September 4 - July 30 at TSRC. Facilitator: Irma Sklenar.

The Office of Student, Academic & Multicultural Services (OSAMS) regularly hosts Information Sessions for prospective students to learn more about the application and admission process. An open Q & A session will be held after the presentation.

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First Congregational Church of Detroit - 33 E. Forest, Detroit, MI 48201

Sponsored by University of Michigan Environmental Health Science Core Center and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Contact Information: Myra Marie Tetteh, 734-764-8632, mtetteh@umich.edu More Information: http://www.ns.umich.edu/new/releases/22-event-announcements/21482-detroit-community-forum-air-pollution-in-southeast-michigan

The University of Michigan and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institute of Health (NIH), encourage members of the Southeast Michigan community to attend a forum about air pollution, to learn about research being conducted in the Detroit area. The public also is invited to voice concerns to government officials about issues related to air pollution.

The director of NIEHS, Dr. Linda Birnbaum, is a featured speaker at the event.

Detroit/SE Michigan is a densely populated area with a large number of major air pollution sources. To address health concerns related to air pollution, the University of Michigan is engaged in several research projects, including the Environmental Health Science Lifestage Exposure and Adult Disease Center, which is funded by NIEHS.

This community forum will include activities for children, Spanish/Arabic/American Sign Language translation, raffle prizes and light refreshments.

Transportation will be provided from several locations: --Clark Park: Corner of Clark St. and W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit, MI (pickup at 5:15 p.m.; leave the church after the event at 8:30 p.m.) --Samaritan Center: 5555 Conner Street, Detroit, MI (pickup at 5:15 p.m.; leave the church after the event at 8:30 p.m.) --Don Bosco Hall: 19321 W. Chicago Detroit, MI (pickup at 5:15 p.m.; leave the church after the event at 8:30 p.m.) --Kemeny Recreational Center: 2260 S. Fort St. Detroit, MI (pickup at 5:15 p.m.; leave the church after the event at 8:30 p.m.) --SPH: 1415 Washington Heights Ann Arbor, MI (pickup at 4 p.m.; leave the church after the event at 8:30 p.m.)

For additional information on transportation contact Myra Tetteh, mtetteh@umich.edu or (734) 764-8632.

The forum is one in a series of similar NIEHS community forums across the country focusing on environmental issues identified by local communities.

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

Biologists Jim and Kathy Bricker share their 7-week canoe trip near Canada’s Arctic Circle, where they experienced Arctic wildflowers and birds, grizzly bears, muskox, other wildlife, and the artifacts of native Inuit people. The Brickers will narrate the DVD in person. Presented by Sierra Club Huron Valley Group. Free.

The Clumsy Lovers are a Vancouver, British Columbia quintet that has become a folk-festival favorite with its mix of high energy and charm. Think of them as the Barenaked Ladies of country and bluegrass. The love affair begins with the jab-to-the-ribs fiddling of Andrea Lewis and tops things off with vocals, mandolin and guitar, harmonica, bass, and supercharged percussion. The band's theme song, "Clumsy Love," is a nod to the Monkees, and after you hear the Clumsy Lovers you'll feel like bluegrass, pop, and reggae have always belonged together. With more than 2,500 performances under their belts, The Clumsy Lovers put on high-energy shows have worn out dance floors and created a loyal following in 49 states and across their homeland of Canada.

Edinburgh art-pop foursome Django Django is a band that defies musical classification. The former art-school students combine ‘80s pop rhythms with ‘60s Beach Boys-style vocal harmonies, a style that some have labeled folktronica. Their debut, self-titled album earned widespread praise and had the critics swooning for their experimental, kaleidoscopic songs.

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