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DTSTAMP:20260324T142358
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T230000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\"
UID:146980-21900185@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge
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DTSTAMP:20260331T143631
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T120000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Momentary Landscape
DESCRIPTION:About the exhibition\nDiane Lavoie’s large-scale textile artworks are made entirely from up-cycled materials and are often placed in direct visual conversation with the natural landscape. Through the artist's choice of materials and visual subject matter\, the springtime installation *Momentary Landscape* is intended to emphasize important work surrounding sustainability\, climate change\, and environmental issues through the arts. The project is scheduled to unfold in the lobby of the South Thayer Building during exam week\, offering students and visitors a restorative\, reflective\, and joyful experience through public art installation.\n\nAbout the artist\nDiane Lavoie is a North American visual artist based in Berlin\, Germany. Her art represents a dialogue between the natural and artificial world\, and explores the boundaries between reality and perception. In her practice\, Lavoie creates large-scale\, textile representations of natural environments in contrast and connection with the actual environs surrounding them. Lavoie holds an MFA in painting from California State University Long Beach and a BFA in illustration from Massachusetts College of Art. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private and public collections in the US and Europe.
UID:142904-21891791@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142904
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Environment,Exhibition,Humanities,Visual Arts
LOCATION:Dana Natural Resources  Building - Outdoors between the Dana Building and the 1100 North University Building
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DTSTAMP:20251121T181515
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Commence: A Graduating Student Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp\; Design is pleased to announce the third annual edition of Commence: A Graduating Student Exhibition. The goal of Commence is to provide all graduating majors at Stamps with a meaningful opportunity to exhibit their work to the public in Ann Arbor\, Southeast Michigan\, and beyond.\nAll students graduating from the Stamps School’s BFA and BA programs in Fall of 2025\, Winter 2026\, or Spring/​Summer 2026 were invited to participate in the exhibition. Commence offers a vibrant snapshot of the wide range of creative work produced by Stamps undergraduates.
UID:142133-21890054@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142133
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260306T121518
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Tangent: The 2026 IP Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:\n\nAll Stamps seniors who are enrolled in the year-long Integrative Project course participate in the IP Exhibition held each spring\, which is the culmination of their thesis work. The senior studio spaces in the Stamps Art & Architecture Building are transformed into exhibition space\, with 4D work featured in a group screening and reel\, and selected projects displayed in the A&A Street Gallery.\n\nExhibition Dates: April 20 – May 2\, 2026\nArt & Architecture Building\, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd\nOpen Monday through Saturday\, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Friday\, April 24\, 1-8 p.m.\n\nFilm/Video Screenings will take place in the Art & Architecture Auditorium from 4-5:30 p.m. on Friday\, April 24 and Friday\, May 1.
UID:143795-21894036@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143795
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260324T094536
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T160000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Creating the Future of Medicine for 175 Years
DESCRIPTION:As the Medical School celebrates the anniversary of its opening in the fall of 1850\, and Michigan Medicine marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the \"Old Main\" University Hospital that served as its flagship from 1925 to 1986\, a free museum exhibit explores 175 years of medical education\, research and clinical care. \n\nOpen to the public at the Museum on Main Street operated by the Washtenaw County Historical Society\, the exhibit includes artifacts\, photos and facts about how U-M's medical community grew from humble beginnings on the Diag to become one of the nation's largest and most respected academic medical centers. It also asks visitors to ponder their own attitudes and experiences\, and to submit memories and photos of their time working\, studying\, volunteering or receiving care at U-M's medical campus and beyond. There are also activities for young visitors.\n\nThe museum is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.\n\nFull details about the exhibit\, including parking instructions and how to book a free private group tour on a weekday\, are available at http://michmed.org/museum\n\nThe museum has an accessible entrance at the rear of the building.
UID:139428-21899851@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139428
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:History,Life Science,Medicine,Museum,Nursing
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260304T052854
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T150000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:LSA 2026 Graduation Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Graduates and their guests are invited to this casual\, open-house celebration honoring the LSA Class of 2026 following the university-wide Spring Commencement Ceremony at Michigan Stadium. Join us for light refreshments\, photo stations\, swag\, and more! LSA Dean Rosie Ceballo will also be in attendance to congratulate and mingle with graduates.\n\nFor event information and to reserve your spot\, please visit: https://myumi.ch/qZdqd\nGraduates must register themselves and all guests. U-M login required.\n\nVisit the LSA Graduation Celebration webpage for more information.\nQuestions? lsa.uged.events@umich.edu\n\nNote: In addition\, many LSA Major/Minor departments and units host their own commencement activities. Please contact the respective departments and units for information on those activities.
UID:146160-21898606@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146160
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Family,Food,Free,Games,Graduation,Picnic,Social,Undergraduate
LOCATION:LSA Building - Atrium
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DTSTAMP:20260403T120041
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T143000
SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Beginner Friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training
DESCRIPTION:Our weekly beginner-friendly sessions are designed for students who are new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or looking for a structured\, low-pressure environment to build strong fundamentals.\nEach session focuses on core movements\, positional awareness\, and high-percentage techniques used in real sparring\, with an emphasis on safety\, clarity\, and progressive learning. Instruction is step-by-step\, with plenty of time for drilling\, questions\, and guided practice.\nNo prior martial arts experience is required. These classes are ideal if you are:\n• Trying BJJ for the first time\n• Looking to improve fundamentals before live sparring\n• Returning after time away from training\n• Interested in grappling for fitness\, confidence\, or competition\nTraining partners are supportive\, instruction is detailed\, and the pace is intentionally beginner-friendly while still preparing you for more advanced classes over time.\nCome learn how to move efficiently\, control positions\, and build confidence on the mats - one class at a time.
UID:144480-21895407@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144480
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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LOCATION:Michigan League
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DTSTAMP:20260303T152543
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T200000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres
DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows.
UID:146151-21898483@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260311T112443
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Pieta Brown & The Taken
DESCRIPTION:“Her artistry combines folk\, country and dusky swamp in a graceful\, supple and elegant genre of their own.\" –American Songwriter\n\nHailed as a “self-styled poetess\, folk goddess\, and country waif” by the BBC\, Pieta Brown first came to international prominence with the release of her self-titled debut in 2002. Since then she has released multiple highly critically acclaimed albums\, EPs and singles\, with much attention being paid not only to her distinct sound and style\, but also the power of her singing and songwriting.\n\nAlthough the Alabama-bred\, Iowa-based Brown’s quietly riveting tunes and gritty\, charismatic performing style resist easy categorization\, they’ve helped her to win a fiercely loyal international fan base that extends to many of her fellow artists.\n\n“When Pieta sings you’re aware of something effortless and natural\, like rain on earth\,” Mark Knopfler observed\, while Don Was called her “a great singer-songwriter who possesses major star-power magnetism\,” and Iris DeMent described her as “the best poet I’ve heard in a long damn time.”\n\nBon Iver frontman Justin Vernon says Paradise Outlaw is “probably my favorite record ever made at our studio.”\n\nPieta has toured extensively since her first release\, and has performed at festivals in the US\, Canada and around the world\, including Bonnaroo\, Mountain Jam\, Calgary Folk Fest\, Edmonton Folk Music Festival\, Portfairy Folk Festival\, Celtic Connections\, and more. Pieta’s songs and music have been heard in various TV Shows and indie films\, and her albums Paradise Outlaw and Mercury both reached #1 on various radio charts. Pieta has also made guest appearances on National Public Radio shows including World Cafe\, KCRW\, Mountain Stage\, E-Town\, Folk Alley\, and Weekend Edition.\n\n“In her hands the blues hover with cloudy foreboding and old-time songs become billowy dances.” ~ Chicago Reader
UID:145348-21897157@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145348
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
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