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DTSTAMP:20260407T181712
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T120000
SUMMARY:Performance:Hymn Festival: Community Hymn-Sing
DESCRIPTION:The Creative Hymn-Playing class from the Organ Department will offer a hymn festival as the culmination of the course. Students will demonstrate skills they have learned throughout the semester in this community hymn-sing. The festival will also show off the mighty Schoenstein organ in the sanctuary. Music packets will be distributed to attendees so they can join in singing these festive hymns.
UID:147516-21901170@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147516
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260126T121829
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T123000
SUMMARY:Performance:Meghan Wysocki & Joe Antrim\, carillon
DESCRIPTION:Meghan Wysocki & Joe Antrim perform on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon.
UID:144570-21895501@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144570
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260126T181756
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T132000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T135000
SUMMARY:Performance:Adam Lenhart\, carillon
DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Adam Lenhart performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells.
UID:144597-21895537@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144597
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260409T141026
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T203000
SUMMARY:Performance:An Evening of Songs at the Keene Theater
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of enjoying the works of student songwriters in Alex Wand's course on songwriting\, as part of the RC Music program.
UID:141659-21895615@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141659
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Art,artists,arts,Free,Music,performance,Songwriting,Students,Theater,theatre,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Writing
LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Keene Theater
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260319T144440
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T190000
SUMMARY:Performance:Big Ticket Presents...Indigo De Souza
DESCRIPTION:Big Ticket Productions is proud to present Indigo De Souza! Celebrate the end of the semester with music from the indie rock artist at the Power Center on Tuesday\, April 21st. Known for their genre-blending sound and raw performances\, Indigo De Souza brings an energy that’s both intense and unforgettable.\n\nThe show is open to all\, not just students! Join us for a night of live music and a perfect send-off to the semester!\n\nBe sure to follow us @bigticketumich on Instagram and TikTok for more information and keep up with all things Big Ticket!
UID:146667-21899432@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146667
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mutotix
LOCATION:GA - Power Center
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260415T181604
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Amelia Arguelles\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Master's degree student in collaborative piano Amelia Arguelles performs a recital.
UID:146946-21899829@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146946
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250806T124855
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Rhiannon Giddens
DESCRIPTION:“Few artists are so fearless and so ravenous in their exploration.” (Pitchfork)\n\nArtist\, composer\, author\, and educator Rhiannon Giddens has made a singular\, iconic career out of stretching her brand of folk music — with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities — into just about every field imaginable. She has centered her work on lifting up people whose contributions to American musical history have previously been overlooked or erased\, advocating for a more accurate understanding of the country’s musical origins through art.\n\nA founding member of the landmark Black string band Carolina Chocolate Drops and the all-female banjo supergroup Our Native Daughters\, Giddens is as much a curator as a creator\, serving as artistic director of the Silkroad Ensemble\, hosting a podcast that digs deep into opera arias\, publishing two children’s books\, and even performing music for the soundtrack of Red Dead Redemption II\, one of the best-selling video games of all time. Giddens takes the stage with her latest musical explorations for this capstone concert following her residency with the U-M Arts Initiative.
UID:137194-21879898@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137194
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:African American,American Culture,concert,Folk Music,hill auditorium,music,performance,UMS,university musical society
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260421T121530
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Aiden Drysdale\, chamber trombone
DESCRIPTION:Master's degree student Aiden Drysdale performs in a chamber music recital.
UID:146947-21899830@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146947
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260204T122336
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Crystal Bowersox
DESCRIPTION:“She has a keen\, finely honed pop instinct all her own” –The New York Times\n\nCrystal Bowersox\, a northwest Ohio native\, has built her world around music. By the age of 10\, she was performing in local clubs and venues. On the cusp of 18 and with a curious heart\, Crystal moved to Chicago\, IL\, where she spent her days busking on subway platforms between working odd jobs and attending school. \n\nChicago’s rich musical history helped Bowersox to broaden her musical horizons. Ultimately\, Bowersox auditioned for the ninth season of American Idol\, and her time on the show proved to be well spent. In 2010\, her debut album\, “Farmer’s Daughter” was released on Jive Records and since\, she has since released 3 LP’s\, two EPs\, several singles\, and is currently developing a theatrical rock concert titled\, \"Trauma Queen\". Crystal has recorded and performed alongside several notable names and additionally\, has used her voice and talents to benefit several organizations close to her heart.
UID:145048-21896593@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145048
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T181652
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T220000
SUMMARY:Performance:Student Composer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Department of Composition\, the Student Composer Concert Series features new works written by University of Michigan undergraduate and graduate students.
UID:143822-21894081@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143822
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Hankinson Rehearsal Hall
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T105045
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:The Big Show
DESCRIPTION:ComCo Presents The Big Show! Come see a suite of ComCo classic games\, the ComCo Movie\, and a sendoff to our seniors.
UID:147160-21900477@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147160
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mutotix
LOCATION:GA - Mendelssohn
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260401T181705
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T180000
SUMMARY:Performance:Arturo Fernandez\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Master's degree student in collaborative piano Arturo Fernandez performs a recital.
UID:147339-21900845@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147339
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260415T121604
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T183000
SUMMARY:Performance:Voice & Opera Studio Recital
DESCRIPTION:Students from the Department of Voice & Opera perform a recital.
UID:146064-21898329@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146064
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260413T181614
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T183000
SUMMARY:Performance:Ryan Wu\, violin
DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Ryan Wu performs a junior recital.
UID:146948-21899831@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146948
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250806T125119
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Jean-Yves Thibaudet\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Short in length but limitless in imagination\, all 24 of Claude Debussy’s magical preludes for piano are performed by one of their supreme living interpreters\, Jean-Yves Thibaudet.\n\nDebussy opened up a new universe of sound in his two books of exquisitely conceived\, ravishingly colored musical cameos\, and few pianists inhabit that revolutionary universe more fully than Thibaudet. Each of these brief works is painted in subtle shades\, hazy harmonies\, and daring textures\, with inspiration ranging from paintings and travel to Dickens and Peter Pan.\n\nThibaudet has lived with Debussy’s Preludes for his “entire life\,” learning some as a child and recording the full set more than 30 years ago. He closes the 25/26 Choral Union Series with this legendary program in his first solo recital with UMS since 2009.
UID:137195-21879900@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137195
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Classical,classical music,hill auditorium,music,piano,UMS,university musical society
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260420T181539
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Daiyao Zhong\, voice
DESCRIPTION:DMA candidate in Voice Performance Daiyao Zhong\, mezzo-soprano\, presents a dissertation lecture recital.
UID:146949-21899832@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146949
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Lecture,Music,North Campus,Talk
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260409T121626
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Bella Pabian & Genesis Morales\, trombones
DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate students Bella Pabian & Genesis Morales perform a recital.
UID:147564-21901284@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147564
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260115T123228
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Jeffrey Martin with special guest Niall Connolly
DESCRIPTION:“Music\, poetry\, and observations aimed directly at your soul” –Melissa Clarke Americana Highways\n\nAs a babe Jeffrey Martin sought out solitude as often as he could find it. He’s always been that way\, and he has never understood the whole phenomenon of smiling in pictures\, although he is a very happy guy. One night in middle school he stayed up under the covers with a flashlight and a DiscMan\, listening to Reba McEntire’s 'That’s the Night that the Lights Went Out in Georgia' on repeat until the DiscMan ran out of batteries. That night he became a songwriter\, although he didn’t actually write a song until years later. After high school he spent a few years distracting himself from having to gather up the courage to do what he knew he had to do.\n\nEventually he found his way to a writing degree\, and then a teaching degree. He wrote most days like his life depended on it\, all sorts of things\, not just songs\, but songs too. He fell in love with teaching high school English\, which was fantastic because he never thought he’d actually come to truly love it. His students were fierce and unstoppable forces of noise and curiosity\, and for all that they took from him in sleep and sense\, they gave him a hundred times back in sparks and humility.  \n\nAll the while he was also playing truckloads of music. There was one weekend where he flew to LA while grading essays on the plane\, played two shows\, and then flew back home\, still grading essays\, and woke up to teach at 5 am on Monday morning. It was around this time he started wondering if such a life was sustainable.\n\nAlas\, music\, the tour life\, was a constant raccoon scratching at the back door. Jeffrey spent nights on end sitting up in bed\, and then sitting on the front porch\, staring off into the dark\, wondering if he could bear to leave teaching to go on tour full time. Eventually his brain caught up with what his guts had known for months. With tears in his eyes he announced to his students that he wouldn’t be back the following year\, and that he didn’t feel right hollering at them to chase their dreams at all cost if he wasn’t going to do the same.\n\nJeffrey Martin tours full time now. He is always making music\, and he is always coming through your town. He misses teaching like you might miss a good old friend who you know you’ll meet again.
UID:143807-21894066@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143807
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260409T121626
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T183000
SUMMARY:Performance:14th Annual Shirley Verrett Award Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Women of Color in the Academy Project (WOCAP) is pleased to invite you to the 14th Annual Shirley Verrett Award Celebration\, honoring the legacy of Shirley Verrett and the continued impact of this award.\n\nThis special evening marks 30 years since Shirley Verrett joined the University of Michigan faculty in 1996. We gather in celebration of her enduring impact on performance\, mentorship\, and community at the university.\n\nThe Shirley Verrett Award honors a faculty member whose work across teaching\, performance\, scholarship\, or service supports the success of artists from diverse cultural and racial backgrounds. Established in 2012\, the award reflects Verrett’s legacy as a pioneering artist\, educator\, and advocate who championed the next generation of performers.\n\nThis year’s program will feature reflections from past award recipients\, including Lester Monts\, Ashley Lucas\, Daniel Washington\, and Robin Wilson\, along with special performances in tribute to her extraordinary life and work.\n\nThis free\, public event is open to all. Light refreshments will be served following the program.\n\nRSVP is requested. Please feel free to share with colleagues and others who may be interested.\n\nWe hope you will join us for this meaningful and celebratory evening!
UID:147565-21901285@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147565
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Faculty,Free,North Campus,Social Impact,Talk
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260417T095756
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T203000
SUMMARY:Performance:The Human Voice - RC End of Term Performance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an end-of-term performance from students in The Human Voice\, as part of the music program at the Residential College.\n\nHuman Voice develops the student's voice for singing and speaking\, expands the student's comfort performing in public\, and teaches the principles of vocal health and good technique. It meets the student at their entry level\, fostering growth using repertoire from the Western classical canon\, popular styles\, and diverse global influences.\n\nFree and open to the public.
UID:120126-21895617@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/120126
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Art,artists,arts,arts at michigan,cultural,Culture,Faculty,Free,In Person,Music,performance,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Voice
LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Keene Theater
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20251217T133648
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Ana Popovic
DESCRIPTION:\"one helluva guitar player.\" –Bruce Springsteen\n\nLos Angeles-based and critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Ana Popovic released her highly anticipated album Dance To The Rhythm (Electric Heel Records) in September 2025. Produced by Popovic and Buthel\, the album showcases a groundbreaking fusion of groove\, blues\, funk\, and soul. Building on the success of her previous work\, Dance To The Rhythm pushes boundaries\, seamlessly blending infectious dance grooves with raw blues guitar and powerful lyrics.\n\nFor Ana\, blues guitar is the foundation of everything in her music. Yet\, she masterfully blends genres\, effortlessly shifting from blues to dance\, jam band\, funk\, pop\, and even gospel—it's all part of her evolving sound. A true pioneer\, Ana combines her blues guitar roots with bold experimentation\, redefining the intersection of blues and dance music.\n\nA multi-award-winning artist\, Popovic has earned recognition from major outlets and industry figures\, including Bruce Springsteen\, who called her \"one helluva guitar player.\" She’s been nominated for seven Blues Music Awards\, and her latest album POWER hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Ana has shared stages with legends such as B.B. King\, Joe Bonamassa\, Warren Haynes\, Robert Plant\, and Gary Clark Jr.\, and is an endorsee of Fender\, D'Angelico\, Jim Dunlop\, and DR Strings. Popovic's commitment to her craft and fearless boundary-pushing ensures she remains one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary blues and beyond.
UID:142824-21891716@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142824
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260323T181734
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Maitri White\, voice
DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Maitri White performs a final master's degree recital.
UID:146950-21899833@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146950
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260413T181615
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T220000
SUMMARY:Performance:PlayFest: Venus
DESCRIPTION:PlayFest is a reading festival highlighting the work of 4 student playwrights whose work was selected from multiple submissions. Selected playwrights have worked the entire semester developing their work with student directors and dramaturgs. Guest artists from the professional theatre world have been invited and they will adjudicate for the festival and give creative teams critical feedback\, not only of the performances\, but also the development of the scripts. \n\nPlayFest runs from Thursday\, April 23 through Saturday\, April 25. Each play will be performed a single time across the three days\; please see below for the complete schedule. \n\nThursday\, April 23\, 8pm\n*Venus* \nWritten by Jocelyn Fradette\nDirected by Maya Elowe\n\n\nFriday\, April 24\, 8pm\n*The Shot*\nWritten by Simon Nigam\nDirected by Naomi Parr\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 4pm\n*BIT\, or How to Break Things Off With a Hundred-Year Lover*\nWritten by Charles Cole\nDirected by Jeffrey Wagner\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 8pm\n*Flies in the Maafe*\nWritten by Oummu Kabba\nDirected by Gonzalo Delgado\n\n\nSpecial Guests:\n\n\nSigrid Gilmer is a nationally recognized playwright. Her plays have been produced across the United States: Titles include *Harry and the Thief*\, *Frilly*\, *The Great White Way*\, and *Glory Chicken* which is set to premiere in May. She has written for a number of television shows\, including\, *Claw*\, *Gossip Girl*\, and *Genius: MLK/X*\, just to name a few.\n\n\nAndrew Morton is a Lead Facilitator at Telling It. Originally from the UK\, Morton is a queer immigrant\, playwright\, and theatre-maker currently based in Detroit. As the founding producing artistic collaborator at Every Soul Arts\, he leads healing-centered arts projects amplifying the voices of young people impacted by homelessness\, including the award-winning Sofa Stories project.
UID:147683-21901568@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147683
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,North Campus,Storytelling,Theater
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Newman Studio
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260414T131322
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:The Ophelia Triptych – Maya Liljegren's Honors Thesis Performance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of original music by Arts & Ideas senior Maya Liljegren. In addition to live performances of her previously released work\, this concert will culminate in the grand debut of her honors thesis composition\, The Ophelia Triptych. Inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet\, The Ophelia Triptych tells Ophelia’s story–from innocent beginning to tragic end–exploring themes of womanhood\, purity\, grief\, and strength along the way. Free and open to the public.
UID:144637-21895618@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144637
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Art,artists,artists and curators,arts,Arts And Ideas In The Humanities,arts at michigan,Concert,Faculty,Free,In Person,music,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Keene Theater
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260318T130022
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Ian Fink
DESCRIPTION:Detroit-based Ian Finkelstein (aka Ian Fink) has been performing professionally since the age of 14\, when he was a member of Detroit’s Civic Jazz Orchestra. Equally active in Detroit’s house and techno communities\, Fink is a key force in the next generation of jazz innovators and brings together some of Detroit’s finest jazz artists for a small combo performance at the intimate Ypsilanti Freighthouse.
UID:146765-21899599@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146765
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:concert,Jazz,UMS,university musical society,Ypsilanti,Ypsilanti Freighthouse
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260420T181540
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Marisa Redding\, voice
DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Marisa Redding\, soprano\, performs a final senior recital.
UID:146951-21899834@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146951
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260422T121528
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:B'Nathaniel Orlu\, voice
DESCRIPTION:Graduate student B'Nathaniel Orlu\, bass-baritone\, performs a master's degree recital.
UID:147921-21902404@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147921
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260218T133638
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Joshua Grekin
DESCRIPTION:A Benefit for Musician and Artist Prosperity Project\n\nKnown to locals as the founder and director of Ann Arbor’s Grekin School of Music\, composer\, songwriter\, and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Grekin takes the stage with his own unique blend of soulful\, jazzy\, feel-good music. Joined by an all-star band of Detroit-area veterans\, Grekin will perform music spanning four decades as a composer and performer\, including selections from his nine original musicals.\n\nGrekin’s belief that music has the power to heal and bring people together led him to found the nonprofit Musician & Artist Prosperity Project (MAPP). This concert doubles as a fundraiser for MAPP: there will be opportunities to donate at the performance\, and all profits from the evening will benefit the organization.
UID:145640-21897624@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145640
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260413T181616
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T220000
SUMMARY:Performance:PlayFest: The Shot
DESCRIPTION:PlayFest is a reading festival highlighting the work of 4 student playwrights whose work was selected from multiple submissions. Selected playwrights have worked the entire semester developing their work with student directors and dramaturgs. Guest artists from the professional theatre world have been invited and they will adjudicate for the festival and give creative teams critical feedback\, not only of the performances\, but also the development of the scripts. \n\nPlayFest runs from Thursday\, April 23 through Saturday\, April 25. Each play will be performed a single time across the three days\; please see below for the complete schedule. \n\nThursday\, April 23\, 8pm\n*Venus* \nWritten by Jocelyn Fradette\nDirected by Maya Elowe\n\n\nFriday\, April 24\, 8pm\n*The Shot*\nWritten by Simon Nigam\nDirected by Naomi Parr\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 4pm\n*BIT\, or How to Break Things Off With a Hundred-Year Lover*\nWritten by Charles Cole\nDirected by Jeffrey Wagner\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 8pm\n*Flies in the Maafe*\nWritten by Oummu Kabba\nDirected by Gonzalo Delgado\n\n\nSpecial Guests:\n\n\nSigrid Gilmer is a nationally recognized playwright. Her plays have been produced across the United States: Titles include *Harry and the Thief*\, *Frilly*\, *The Great White Way*\, and *Glory Chicken* which is set to premiere in May. She has written for a number of television shows\, including\, *Claw*\, *Gossip Girl*\, and *Genius: MLK/X*\, just to name a few.\n\n\nAndrew Morton is a Lead Facilitator at Telling It. Originally from the UK\, Morton is a queer immigrant\, playwright\, and theatre-maker currently based in Detroit. As the founding producing artistic collaborator at Every Soul Arts\, he leads healing-centered arts projects amplifying the voices of young people impacted by homelessness\, including the award-winning Sofa Stories project.
UID:147684-21901569@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147684
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,North Campus,Storytelling,Theater
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Newman Studio
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260324T181801
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Viktoria Sarkadi\, piano
DESCRIPTION:DMA candidate in collaborative piano Viktoria Sarkadi performs a dissertation recital.
UID:147020-21900248@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147020
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260424T121535
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T150000
SUMMARY:Performance:Grace Ryan\, voice
DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Grace Ryan\, mezzo-soprano\, performs a master's degree recital.
UID:147967-21902635@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147967
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260421T121533
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T163000
SUMMARY:Performance:Yooncho Cho\, soprano and Matthew Thompson\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Step into an intimate journey through the evocative world of Korean art song\, where memories of home\, love\, longing\, and hope come to life — revealing the inner landscapes of the human heart and the emotions that connect us all.\n\nThe Korean Performing Arts Initiative presents a guest recital featuring international concert\, stage and recording vocalist Yooncho Cho\, performing with SMTD professor Matthew Thompson.\n\nABOUT THE ARTISTS\n\nYOONCHO CHO is internationally recognized for her luminous tone\, refined expressivity\, and remarkable artistic freedom – praised by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and *Sächsische Zeitung*. A prizewinner of several international competitions\, including the Musica Sacra\, Strauss\, Rheinsberg\, and Darclée Competitions\, she served as a principal soloist at Theater Münster and has appeared in leading roles at major German opera houses\, including Essen\, Freiburg\, and Wiesbaden. Her operatic repertoire includes roles such as Blonde (*Die Entführung aus dem Serail*) and Musetta (*La Bohème*).\n \nAs a concert artist\, she has performed at the Berlin Philharmonie and in major venues across Europe\, collaborating with distinguished conductors such as Wolfgang Sawallisch and Christian Thielemann. Her repertoire includes Bach’s Passions\, Mozart’s *Requiem*\, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9\, and Mahler’s Symphony No. 4. She has also been featured at major international festivals\, including the Leipzig Bach Festival\, and has performed with leading orchestras across Asia.\n\nDeeply committed to Korean art song\, she shares its beauty and emotional depth with audiences worldwide. She has introduced Korean art songs – including “Arirang” – to European audiences and regularly leads masterclasses in Korea on this repertoire.\n\nHer recording of Handel’s *Dixit Dominus*\, conducted by Winfried Toll\, was released by Sony Classical. She has also appeared with the Seoul Metropolitan Opera and the Korea National Opera.\nShe studied at Seoul National University\, earned her master’s degree from the Berlin University of the Arts\, and completed the Konzertexamen with highest honors at the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. She is currently Professor of Voice at Gongju National University of Education.\n\nMATTHEW THOMPSON DMA (collaborative piano) joined the University of Michigan School of Music\, Theatre & Dance faculty in 2011 and was recently described by a former student as “giving one of the most wholesome\, nerdy\, epic-but-modest unicorn professor experiences you’ll ever find at U-M.” As a collaborative pianist\, Dr. Thompson has performed with operatic celebrities including Thomas Hampson\, Golden Mask winner Vince Yi\, and even musical theater gurus like Tony Award winner\, Gavin Creel. \n\nA lifelong gamer\, Dr. Thompson’s interests in video game music have become a major component of his teaching and research.  His upcoming book\, *The Video Game Piano Phenomenon: Press Ab to Play* will release in Spring 2027 as part of Intellect Publishing’s Studies in Game Sound and Music book series. \n\nIn 2022\, Thompson published a database of Korean Art Song\, koreanartsongresource.com\, currently containing thousands of song entries. The same year\, he organized and performed “K-ArtSong: a Korean Art Song Recital\,” excerpts of which went viral in Korean news media accumulating more than 10 million views. In 2024\, Thompson traveled to Korea and performed with U-M student\, Jack Morin\, on a Korean reality show\, *KoreaInvitesU*.\n\nThompson received masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Michigan in collaborative piano\, studying with his long time mentor\, Martin Katz.
UID:147640-21901456@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147640
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Culture,Diversity,Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260424T124435
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T180000
SUMMARY:Performance:PlayFest: BIT\, or how to break things off with a hundred-year lover
DESCRIPTION:PlayFest is a reading festival highlighting the work of 4 student playwrights whose work was selected from multiple submissions. Selected playwrights have worked the entire semester developing their work with student directors and dramaturgs. Guest artists from the professional theatre world have been invited and they will adjudicate for the festival and give creative teams critical feedback\, not only of the performances\, but also the development of the scripts. \n\nPlayFest runs from Thursday\, April 23 through Saturday\, April 25. Each play will be performed a single time across the three days\; please see below for the complete schedule. \n\nThursday\, April 23\, 8pm\n*Venus* \nWritten by Jocelyn Fradette\nDirected by Maya Elowe\n\n\nFriday\, April 24\, 8pm\n*The Shot*\nWritten by Simon Nigam\nDirected by Naomi Parr\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 4pm\n*BIT\, or How to Break Things Off With a Hundred-Year Lover*\nWritten by Charles Cole\nDirected by Jeffrey Wagner\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 8pm\n*Flies in the Maafe*\nWritten by Oummu Kabba\nDirected by Gonzalo Delgado\n\n\nSpecial Guests:\n\n\nSigrid Gilmer is a nationally recognized playwright. Her plays have been produced across the United States: Titles include *Harry and the Thief*\, *Frilly*\, *The Great White Way*\, and *Glory Chicken* which is set to premiere in May. She has written for a number of television shows\, including\, *Claw*\, *Gossip Girl*\, and *Genius: MLK/X*\, just to name a few.\n\n\nAndrew Morton is a Lead Facilitator at Telling It. Originally from the UK\, Morton is a queer immigrant\, playwright\, and theatre-maker currently based in Detroit. As the founding producing artistic collaborator at Every Soul Arts\, he leads healing-centered arts projects amplifying the voices of young people impacted by homelessness\, including the award-winning Sofa Stories project.
UID:147685-21901570@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147685
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,North Campus,Storytelling,Theater
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Newman Studio
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260420T181542
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T183000
SUMMARY:Performance:Pinn Mahasaranond\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Pinn Mahasaranond performs a recital.
UID:147071-21900348@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147071
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260324T181802
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:2 X 2 - dance\, storytelling and genre-defying performance
DESCRIPTION:Amy Chavasse (faculty\, Dance)\, Malcolm Tulip (faculty\, Theatre & Drama)\, and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance major\, Anna Bodescu join together for an evening of storytelling\, movement\, and dance. Careening from acts boisterous and absurd to tributes reverent and tender\, the three works promise an unflinching examination of the human condition.\n\nPROGRAM\n\n*Little Charlotte the Round Ray* (premiered at the Disguise Festival\, Northampton\, MA\, May 2025)\n\nA cautionary tale\, told as speculative fiction in kaleidoscopic movement\, song and storytelling. It examines the desperation that can emerge from belief systems that elevate hysteria\, and wishful thinking. At its core\, this is a heartfelt homage to Charlotte.\n\n*Low Light* (premiered at the Beijing Dance Festival\, 2014)\n\nIn 1956\, Rachel Carson wrote a script for the popular TV show *Omnibus* called *Something About the Sky*. She hoped to challenge the \"sterile preoccupation with things artificial\" and question our \"alienation from our source of strength.” Our absolute and essential humanness calls out for a re-imagined vocabulary of encounters. This dance seeks to uncover how this looks and feels across an expanse of emotional latitude – the imaginary line that connects points across the surface of the earth. Geographical imagery provides a framework as the dancer moves inside a quivering\, episodic narrative.\n\n*deux dogtooth* (premiered at the Arthur Miller Theatre\, 2017)\n\nA duet for Tulip and Chavasse that uses misappropriation and agitprop in a tightly structured improvisation that relies on intricately timed textural layering\, gestures and humor. Obliquely referencing the 2009 film\, *Dogtooth* by Yorgos Lanthimos\, the action unfolds on and around a table\, two chairs and a thick shag rug. 
UID:146826-21899665@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146826
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Dance,Faculty,Free,Interdisciplinary,North Campus,Storytelling,Theater
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur Miller Theatre
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260318T130333
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Beyond This Point: Musician Minus Instrument
DESCRIPTION:What does a musician become without their instrument? Can they use their skills in other ways\, and still make music?\n\nMusician Minus Instrument both breaks and expands what it means to be a musician and a performer. The “instruments” run the gamut from a loose jack cable to an IKEA desk lamp to simple bodies and voices. Beyond This Point\, composed of Chicago-based collaborative percussion/arts trio Adam Rosenblatt\, John Corkill\, and AJ Morrissey straddles the disciplines of music\, theater\, and science through gesture and ingenuity.
UID:146766-21899600@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146766
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:concert,Health & Wellness,Percussion,UMS,university musical society,Ypsilanti,Ypsilanti Freighthouse
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260325T181731
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Aidan Krieger\, violin
DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Aidan Krieger performs a recital.
UID:147072-21900349@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147072
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260204T122728
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Pajamas
DESCRIPTION:A tapestry of sound - intricate and expansive\n\nIn an era of precision-crafted playlists and algorithmic recommendations\, Pajamas is a refreshing anomaly. Hailing from Ann Arbor\, MI\, Pajamas' style has been described as “exploratory rock\" - a good descriptor for Pajamas’ sound which contains a smorgasbord of influences from across almost the whole canon of American music tradition. This four man group is redefining the live music experience\, standing on the shoulders of giants and crafting performances that are as much about the journey as the destination. \n\nThe band’s rocky overall sound is nuanced\, feeling almost like each song is an interesting\, in-depth conversation between the band and audience. The band's four members - Nicholas Orr\, Graham Low\, Owen Kellenberger\, and Liam Gallegos - weave together a tapestry of sound that is both intricate and expansive. Songs blend seamlessly into one another\, creating a sense of flow and continuity that is all too rare in modern music.\n\nPajamas draws influence from the likes of Pink Floyd\, Phish\, Chick Corea\, Grateful Dead\, Jaco Pastorius\, David Bowie\, Brian Blade\, Radiohead\, Victor Wooten\, Allman Brothers and many others. Since 2018\, Pajamas has played hundreds of shows across the Midwest and beyond. From festivals like Summer Camp and big stages like Frederik Meijer Garden Amphitheater they’ve shared the stage with nationally touring acts including Goose\, Aqueous\, Thornetta Davis\, Karina Rykman and many others.
UID:144667-21895668@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144667
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260413T181618
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T220000
SUMMARY:Performance:PlayFest: Flies in the Maafe
DESCRIPTION:PlayFest is a reading festival highlighting the work of 4 student playwrights whose work was selected from multiple submissions. Selected playwrights have worked the entire semester developing their work with student directors and dramaturgs. Guest artists from the professional theatre world have been invited and they will adjudicate for the festival and give creative teams critical feedback\, not only of the performances\, but also the development of the scripts. \n\nPlayFest runs from Thursday\, April 23 through Saturday\, April 25. Each play will be performed a single time across the three days\; please see below for the complete schedule. \n\nThursday\, April 23\, 8pm\n*Venus* \nWritten by Jocelyn Fradette\nDirected by Maya Elowe\n\n\nFriday\, April 24\, 8pm\n*The Shot*\nWritten by Simon Nigam\nDirected by Naomi Parr\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 4pm\n*BIT\, or How to Break Things Off With a Hundred-Year Lover*\nWritten by Charles Cole\nDirected by Jeffrey Wagner\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 8pm\n*Flies in the Maafe*\nWritten by Oummu Kabba\nDirected by Gonzalo Delgado\n\n\nSpecial Guests:\n\n\nSigrid Gilmer is a nationally recognized playwright. Her plays have been produced across the United States: Titles include *Harry and the Thief*\, *Frilly*\, *The Great White Way*\, and *Glory Chicken* which is set to premiere in May. She has written for a number of television shows\, including\, *Claw*\, *Gossip Girl*\, and *Genius: MLK/X*\, just to name a few.\n\n\nAndrew Morton is a Lead Facilitator at Telling It. Originally from the UK\, Morton is a queer immigrant\, playwright\, and theatre-maker currently based in Detroit. As the founding producing artistic collaborator at Every Soul Arts\, he leads healing-centered arts projects amplifying the voices of young people impacted by homelessness\, including the award-winning Sofa Stories project.
UID:147686-21901571@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147686
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,North Campus,Storytelling,Theater
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Newman Studio
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260324T181802
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T153000
SUMMARY:Performance:2 X 2 - dance\, storytelling and genre-defying performance
DESCRIPTION:Amy Chavasse (faculty\, Dance)\, Malcolm Tulip (faculty\, Theatre & Drama)\, and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance major\, Anna Bodescu join together for an evening of storytelling\, movement\, and dance. Careening from acts boisterous and absurd to tributes reverent and tender\, the three works promise an unflinching examination of the human condition.\n\nPROGRAM\n\n*Little Charlotte the Round Ray* (premiered at the Disguise Festival\, Northampton\, MA\, May 2025)\n\nA cautionary tale\, told as speculative fiction in kaleidoscopic movement\, song and storytelling. It examines the desperation that can emerge from belief systems that elevate hysteria\, and wishful thinking. At its core\, this is a heartfelt homage to Charlotte.\n\n*Low Light* (premiered at the Beijing Dance Festival\, 2014)\n\nIn 1956\, Rachel Carson wrote a script for the popular TV show *Omnibus* called *Something About the Sky*. She hoped to challenge the \"sterile preoccupation with things artificial\" and question our \"alienation from our source of strength.” Our absolute and essential humanness calls out for a re-imagined vocabulary of encounters. This dance seeks to uncover how this looks and feels across an expanse of emotional latitude – the imaginary line that connects points across the surface of the earth. Geographical imagery provides a framework as the dancer moves inside a quivering\, episodic narrative.\n\n*deux dogtooth* (premiered at the Arthur Miller Theatre\, 2017)\n\nA duet for Tulip and Chavasse that uses misappropriation and agitprop in a tightly structured improvisation that relies on intricately timed textural layering\, gestures and humor. Obliquely referencing the 2009 film\, *Dogtooth* by Yorgos Lanthimos\, the action unfolds on and around a table\, two chairs and a thick shag rug. 
UID:146827-21899666@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146827
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Dance,Faculty,Free,Interdisciplinary,North Campus,Storytelling,Theater
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur Miller Theatre
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260330T181704
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T170000
SUMMARY:Performance:MYPAP Soloists Recital
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Youth Performing Arts Pre-College presents its winter semester student solo recital. Please join us to hear our students perform solo works and works with piano on the beautiful Stamps Auditorium stage!\n\nPart of SMTD Engagement & Outreach\, the Michigan Youth Performing Arts Pre-College Program (MYPAP) provides world class instruction for elementary through high school violin\, viola\, cello and bass students. Learn more:\nhttps://smtd.umich.edu/engagement-outreach/youth-programs/pre-college-program/
UID:147254-21900602@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147254
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260416T121609
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T183000
SUMMARY:Performance:Sofia D'Aquilio\, harp
DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Sofia D'Aquilio performs a junior recital.
UID:147073-21900350@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147073
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260420T181543
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T203000
SUMMARY:Performance:HyunJee Jung\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Graduate student HyunJee Jung performs a specialist's degree recital.
UID:147322-21900763@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147322
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260330T134022
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T203000
SUMMARY:Performance:RC Drama Staged Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:See below for a list of upcoming staged readings at the Keene Theater!\n\nUpcoming shows:\nSunday Apr 26 - 7pm - Fool Surgery\nA free staged reading of a 1557 comedy about quack medicine.\n\n\n\nPast shows:\nSunday Mar 29 - 7pm - The Roommate and Real American Dinner Party\nA free staged reading of two comedies about the power of relationships\nSunday Feb 22 - 7pm\nArden of Faversham - directed by RC faculty member Audrey Becker. Join us for a staged reading of the original true crime drama. Arden of Faversham details a Valentine's Day murder in 1551.\nSunday Feb 8 - 7pm\nThe RC Drama Staged Reading series returns on February 8th at 7pm in the Keene theater with the recent Broadway comedy hit The Cottage by Sandy Rustin! In this hilarious farce set in 1920s England\, a tangle of romances unravels when one woman decides to reveal her secrets – and comedic consequences ensue.\n\nAll shows are free and open to the public.
UID:144626-21895595@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144626
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,Alumni,american culture,Ann Arbor,artists,arts,arts at michigan,Arts Initiative,cultural,Culture,Drama,Faculty,Free,Graduate Students,In Person,live performance,performance,Play,Staff,Theater,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Keene Theater
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260211T121414
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:May Erlewine with Packy Lundholm
DESCRIPTION:An evening of music and togetherness\n\nOne of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters\, May Erlewine has a gift for writing songs of substance that feel both fresh and soulfully familiar. Her ability to emotionally engage with an audience has earned her a dedicated following far beyond her Michigan roots. This year\, May is teaming up with Chicago guitar wizard\, Packy Lundholm. The heart forward power duo will be offering their music in the name of love\, service and rock & roll.
UID:145050-21896595@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145050
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260424T121538
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T183000
SUMMARY:Performance:Roots and Rhythms: Earth Day Interactive Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day and the end of the semester with a relaxed concert experience featuring SMTD student performances and audience art activities!\n\nJoin us in the Dance Building's Perry Kasper Granoff Studio.
UID:147968-21902636@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147968
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Dance Building
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260424T121539
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Vocal Chamber Music Class Recital
DESCRIPTION:Professor Freda Herseth's Vocal Chamber Music Class presents a celebration of music for voice and instruments\, featuring a new work by Gavin Tomasco composed for the class\, and many more!
UID:147442-21901030@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147442
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260413T181620
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T163000
SUMMARY:Performance:Collaborative Piano Class Recital
DESCRIPTION:Students from the Collaborative Piano Studio of Professor Ana María Otamendi perform a recital.
UID:147687-21901572@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147687
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260415T141740
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T173000
SUMMARY:Performance:Translation Reading & Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we share the translations we’ve worked on this semester in various languages. All are welcome to join the open mic and share their own translations\, translations by other authors\, or any other poetry you love.\n\nFun\, easy\, end-of-semester celebration in the outdoors!\n\nWhat to bring? Please bring translations\, poems\, friends\, picnic blankets\, and folding chairs for your own convenience. Some chairs will be available\, but since this is an outdoor space\, seating will be limited. \n\nWhen? Wednesday\, April 29\, 4PM.\n\nWhere? Location: LRC Courtyard\, geolocation here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w8fpqDBuk1H3KD797?g_st=ic. Directions: navigate to the intersection of E Washington St. & S. Thayer St. Approach the North Quad buildings via the front plaza\, then proceed under the archway on the left side. There is a staircase leading down into the courtyard.
UID:147771-21901953@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147771
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Chinese,Classical Studies,Comparative Literature,Graduate Students,Greek,Humanities,Italian,Korean,Language,Literature,Multicultural,Open Mic,Poetry,Romance Languages And Literatures,Spanish Studies,Translation Studies
LOCATION:North Quad - "Language Resource Center Courtyard"
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DTSTAMP:20260211T121737
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective and Blueshouse
DESCRIPTION:Ann Arbor’s Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective is a proudly intergenerational group\, sharing instruments\, knowledge\, kindness\, and talent across eras. Instruments you might hear in the music of the collective include not only ukuleles but also guitar\, flute\, percussion\, harmonica\, accordion\, mandolin\, mandola\, bass\, piano\, and melodica. The group is inspired by the idea that music cuts across diverse cognitive capabilities and resources\, including numeracy\, language\, and space perception.\n\nMike Brooks\, veteran blues guitar player/singer/songwriter from the UK has been playing guitar since the age of 10\, and professionally since the age of 16. His musical career and accolades are many and varied\, but include hitting the UK charts in 1979 (#28 on “the New Wave of British Heavy Metal” despite being a blues band)\, getting a cease and desist order from Walt Disney Corp for using a band name too close to that of a cartoon mouse\, opening for bands such as the Yardbirds\, the Animals\, Wishbone Ash and Nine Below Zero\, and playing in some of the most famous venues anywhere such as London’s Marquee\, and\, well\, The Ark! In addition to leading BLUESHOUSE and fronting the Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective\, he also works with Ann Arbor’s youth at the Neutral Zone\, a continuation of a youth music project begun in the UK called Electric896\, which taught disengaged youth how to rock the blues.
UID:145049-21896594@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145049
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260330T181705
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T123000
SUMMARY:Performance:Sarah Penrose\, carillon
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Penrose performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.
UID:147255-21900603@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147255
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251201T131103
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan
DESCRIPTION:In 2017\, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed album\, Songs of Bob Dylan. Her artistic and soulful reinterpretations of the selection of Dylan songs was an eye-opening moment in an already celebrated career.\n\nEight years after milestone recording\, Osborne will release the stunning Dylanology Live on April 25th. The captivating recording finds the gifted vocalist performing in front of a live audience\, with special guests Amy Helm\, Robert Randolph and Jackie Greene. Songs include “Spanish Harlem Incident”\, “Buckets Of Rain” “Masters Of War”\, “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You” and “High Water (For Charley Patton)”.\n\nThroughout her three-decade\, multi-Grammy nominated career\, Joan Osborne has never been an artist confined to one space as she continues to seamlessly blend into any genre. Her incredible and distinctive voice always shines through her own songs\, while she has also become one of her generation’s finest interpreters. Dylanology Live is yet another testament to her artistic range.
UID:142199-21890200@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142199
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle
CONTACT:
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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
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260430T181526
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T160000
SUMMARY:Performance:Senior Showcase Preview - Department of Dance Class of 2026
DESCRIPTION:Under the supervision of Jillian Hopper and Kara Roseborough\, students graduating with the BFA in Dance perform self-choreographed solo and ensemble works ahead of their upcoming showcase in New York City.
UID:147879-21902106@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147879
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,North Campus
LOCATION:Dance Building - Dance Performance Studio Theatre
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250825T181713
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T180000
SUMMARY:Performance:Musical Theatre Senior Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The annual Musical Theatre Senior Showcase is an unforgettable revue of performances by the graduating class of the Department of Musical Theatre.\n\n*Not available as part of the Flex Series package. Student tickets are not available for this performance.*\n\nRecommended Ages: 8+\n\n*Buying Tickets\nSingle tickets available beginning August 4.*\n
UID:135542-21876942@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135542
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Music,Theater
LOCATION:Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260330T181706
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T190000
SUMMARY:Performance:Meghan Wysocki\, carillon
DESCRIPTION:Senior undergraduate student Meghan Wysocki performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.
UID:147256-21900604@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147256
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260423T121531
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Taeyoon Ahn\, piano
DESCRIPTION:DMA candidate Taeyoon Ahn performs a dissertation recital.
UID:147257-21900605@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147257
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250917T132453
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:John McCutcheon
DESCRIPTION:“He has an uncanny ability to breathe new life into the familiar. His storytelling has the richness of fine literature.” –Washington Post\n\nJohn McCutcheon's art grew out of his absolute mastery of American traditional music and instruments. He's a legend of the guitar\, the hammered dulcimer\, and several other instruments\, and a prolific songwriter\, and there's nobody more qualified to own the folkmusic.com domain name! The result is a body of classic American song\, rooted in the best our musical tradition has to offer. John McCutcheon is a voice for peace\, a community organizer\, a writer\, a literacy campaigner\, and a performer who has packed concert halls on four continents. The Washington Post calls John's concerts \"little feats of magic\,\" and as a storyteller he's been compared with Garrison Keillor—and\, even better than that\, Will Rogers.
UID:139440-21885548@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139440
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250825T181714
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Musical Theatre Senior Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The annual Musical Theatre Senior Showcase is an unforgettable revue of performances by the graduating class of the Department of Musical Theatre.\n\n*Not available as part of the Flex Series package. Student tickets are not available for this performance.*\n\nRecommended Ages: 8+\n\n*Buying Tickets\nSingle tickets available beginning August 4.*\n
UID:135543-21876943@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135543
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Music,Theater
LOCATION:Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260317T144951
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Mama's Broke
DESCRIPTION:“raw\, rootsy and alive - uplifting and a joy to hear” –Folk Radio UK\n\nMama's Broke is a powerful duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy. Although highly influenced by their Canadian roots\, Lisa and Amy are based out of nowhere and everywhere. Their two strong voices blend to create haunting harmonies\, while they artfully juggle fiddle\, banjo\, guitar and mandolin\, and incorporate traditional dance and foot percussion into their performance. Their original -and often dark- compositions push the boundaries of tradition and the constraints of genre.  Drawing from old-time\, Quebecois\, blues\, punk\, celtic\, balkan and doom metal\, they create a soundscape that is both familiar and new.
UID:143446-21893186@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143446
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251203T105205
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Mark Erelli
DESCRIPTION:New music!\n\nCritically acclaimed singer/songwriter Mark Erelli is a Boston-based veteran of the folk and roots music scene\, renowned for his emotional honesty\, craftsmanship\, and warmth. Erelli exploded out of the gate in 1999 when he won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award in the wake of his “auspicious debut” (Billboard)\, joining the ranks of previous honorees like Lyle Lovett and Nanci Griffith. More recently\, Erelli penned the anti-gun violence song “By Degrees\,” recorded in collaboration with Rosanne Cash\, Sheryl Crow\, and others\, which garnered a nomination for Song of the Year at the 2019 Americana Honors and Awards. He followed this honor with a pair of records that drew comparisons to both Tom Petty and John Prine\, as well as praise for their energy\, grace\, and resilience. Now\, on his fourteenth solo album Spring Green\, Erelli delivers his most cohesive and emotionally resonant work to date—a meditation on vulnerability\, endurance\, and renewal. \n\nFollowing 2023’s Lay Your Darkness Down\, which chronicled his response to vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa\, Spring Green finds Erelli in a place of hard-won peace. Co-produced with longtime collaborator Zachariah Hickman and tracked largely live over three days\, the album feels fluid and organic—more watercolor painting than photographic snapshot. Its intimate sound recalls classic singer-songwriters like Jackson Browne and James Taylor\, prioritizing storytelling and emotional clarity over stylistic showmanship.\n\nBy choosing to release Spring Green independently through Bandcamp and personally fulfilling each order\, Erelli reaffirms his commitment to authentic connection over industry convention. The album stands as both an artistic statement and a survival guide—proof that true strength lies in softness\, and that being wholly oneself is more than enough.
UID:142201-21890202@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142201
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260121T093433
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:For Pete's Sake: Pete Seeger Birthday Concert
DESCRIPTION:“A good song reminds us what we're fighting for.” –Pete Seeger\n\nThe annual Pete Seeger Birthday Concert returns to The Ark with an all-star celebration honoring the life and work of singer\, songwriter\, activist\, and national conscience\, Pete Seeger\, who passed in 2014. The evening will be filled with storytelling and singalongs in the true uplifting Seeger audience participation tradition.
UID:144185-21894806@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144185
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260311T113225
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T110000
SUMMARY:Performance:Justin Roberts
DESCRIPTION:“He has a remarkable ability to see through a child’s eyes… the Judy Blume of kiddie rock.” –New York Times\n\nFive-time Grammy® nominated children’s musician Justin Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives for 25 years. Now\, with his 16th full length album\, Space Cadet\, Justin’s rock journey goes interstellar with feel-good songs rooted in themes of inclusion\, acceptance\, and self-discovery. Inspired by his life as a new dad and experiences in isolation\, Space Cadet offers feel-good fun for the whole family. Justin has been praised by the New York Times for his “remarkable ability to see through a child’s eyes…\,” and is known for writing meaningful songs that acknowledge kids’ emotional depth while still letting the fun shine through. In concert\, kids and adults dance it out with Justin and his incredibly talented band\, the Not Ready for Naptime Players\, all while exploring what it means to be yourself and embrace what makes you unique.\n\nJustin is the author of multiple children’s books and is available for author appearances and assemblies. The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade\, illustrated by Christian Robinson\, is the story of how one person can make a difference and was inspired by his beloved song\, “Billy the Bully.” In The Great Henry Hopendower\, a young boy remembers his much-loved grandpa and his newest book\, I’ll Be Your Polar Bear\, is a heartwarming story about the lengths a father will go to comfort and protect his child.
UID:146273-21898824@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146273
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:GA - The Ark
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260505T121522
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T203000
SUMMARY:Performance:The Women Who Move Us: Honoring the Inspiring Women Who Helped to Define Us
DESCRIPTION:*The Women Who Move Us* builds on the success of *Women Defining Themselves* (May 2024)\, continuing a powerful exploration of how movement and music illuminate the stories that shape us. This evening’s performance honors the inspiring women who have carried us\, guided us\, and left lasting impressions on our lives\, including mothers\, mentors\, daughters\, and friends. \n\nThrough original choreography and soulful music\, we celebrate the resilience\, wisdom\, and beauty of these women while deepening our understanding of the arts’ capacity to heal\, connect\, and inspire across generations. Reception to follow.\n\nAll proceeds from the evening will support the Scott Pranger ALS Center at Michigan Medicine\, advancing research for neurodegenerative diseases.\n\nAbout Dance/Wellness faculty member Amy West’s mission:\n\n\"This project is grounded in lived experience. For seven years\, my husband and I\, along with help from caregivers\, cared for my mother-in-law in our home as she slowly succumbed to dementia. Walking beside her during this time profoundly shaped my understanding of health\, caregiving\, and resilience\, and reinforced the importance of connection across all stages of life. *The Women Who Move Us* is both a tribute to her memory and a collective gesture of love and advocacy for all families and caregivers navigating memory loss. It also reflects my commitment to honoring the legacies of the women who came before us while supporting the health and well-being of those who carry them forward. The project will extend its reach through collaboration with the Scott Pranger ALS Center at Michigan Medicine\, linking the performing arts with medical research and care. By bringing together performance and science\, this partnership reflects the shared humanity at the core of both disciplines: the desire to honor\, heal\, and sustain life.\"  \n\nDonate to the Scott Pranger ALS Center at Michigan Medicine:\nhttps://giving.umich.edu/basket/fund/336111
UID:147745-21901921@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147745
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Dance,Faculty,Free,Interdisciplinary,Music,North Campus,Research,Social Impact
LOCATION:Dance Building - Dance Performance Studio Theatre
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251217T132009
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Howley
DESCRIPTION:The next chapter from the brothers who redefined Irish folk music.\n\nFor over a decade\, David and Martin Howley have been at the heart of a musical revolution. As founding members of We Banjo 3\, the Galway-born brothers brought Irish traditional music to new heights — blending it with Americana\, bluegrass\, and contemporary songcraft to create a sound beloved across the world. Their electrifying live shows\, virtuosic playing\, and brotherly chemistry made We Banjo 3 one of the most celebrated acts on the international folk scene.\n\nNow\, the brothers return with a brand-new project: Howley — a re-imagining of that signature sound for a new era. With Martin’s dazzling mastery on banjo and mandolin and David’s unmistakable voice and rhythmic guitar\, Howley is both a continuation and a renewal — rooted in tradition but reaching fearlessly toward the future.\n\nJoined by two world-class artists\, Kiana June (fiddle\, vocals) and Caitlin Leahy (percussion\, flute\, vocals)\, Howley expands the brothers’ trademark sound with lush harmonies\, fiery fiddle\, and rhythmic flair. The result is warm\, vibrant\, and deeply human — a band that feels both comfortingly familiar and thrillingly new.\n\nMartin Howley\, a seven-time All-Ireland champion and the first Irish banjoist to perform on the Grand Ole Opry\, brings dazzling precision and playful charisma to every performance.\n\nDavid Howley\, known for his soulful voice and magnetic stage presence\, fuses the sensitivity of a songwriter with the power of a rock frontman.\n\nKiana June\, the “fiddle-fueled” virtuoso of Gaelic Storm and Come From Away\, infuses the music with both elegance and fire.\n\nCaitlin Leahy\, an accomplished multi-instrumentalist from the celebrated Leahy’s Luck family\, provides rhythmic heartbeat and shimmering vocal textures.​\n\nTogether\, they form a sound built on connection — the pulse of family\, the spark of shared history\, and the joy of collaboration.\n\nWith Howley\, the brothers have created something new: music that celebrates their past but looks ahead with open arms. Their live show is full of laughter\, harmony\, and heart — the kind of energy that reminds audiences why they fell in love with folk music in the first place.\n​\n“Fans of We Banjo 3 will recognize the spirit — but Howley brings it into a new light: deeper\, braver\, and bursting with soul.”
UID:142828-21891720@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142828
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260501T173508
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T170000
SUMMARY:Performance:CAS Musical Performance. UCLA Armenian Music Program's VEM String Quartet Performs Suni\, Gazarossian\, Saryan\, and Komitas
DESCRIPTION:Musical Performance\n\nUCLA Armenian Music Program's VEM String Quartet Performs Suni\, Gazarossian\, Saryan\, and Komitas with special guest speakers\n\nHelmut Stern Auditorium at the University of Michigan Museum of Art\n\nUCLA Armenian Music Program's VEM String Quartet Performs Suni\, Gazarossian\, Saryan\, and Komitas with special guest speakers\n\nSonic Recovery: Koharik Gazarossian's Life and Music \n\nMelissa Bilal \n\nThis lecture traces the life and work of Koharik Gazarossian (1907-1967)\, a Constantinople-born\, Paris-educated\, internationally acclaimed pianist\, composer\, and music educator. It contextualizes her biography within the history of continuities and ruptures in Armenian communal life in the Ottoman Empire and post-Ottoman Republic of Turkey.\n\nMelissa Bilal is a sociocultural anthropologist and historian specialized in Music and Performance Studies\, Gender and Sexuality Studies\, and Memory Studies. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ethnomusicology and the Department of Music Performance\, Education\, and Composition at UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music where she holds the Promise Chair in Armenian Music\, Arts\, and Culture and serves as the director of the Armenian Music Program. Dr. Bilal's ethnographic research explores the role of music in the transmission of Armenian memory in Turkey\, while her archival research is focused on the musical and intellectual history of Armenians in the late Ottoman Empire and early republican Turkey. Her most recent publications are the book chapter “Pavagan E (Enough!): Zabel Yesayan’s (1878–1943?) Political Thought on Peace\, Justice\, and People’s Right to Self-Defense” in *Histories of Political Thought in the Ottoman World* (Oxford University Press\, 2024) and the book *Feminism in Armenian: Lives and Texts Through Empire\, Genocide\, and Diaspora* (with Lerna Ekmekcioglu\, Indiana University Press\, Forthcoming 2026). She is currently working on her ethnographic monograph *Injuries of Reconciliation: Music\, Memory\, and Everyday Survival of Armenians in Turkey* and on a biography of pianist and composer Koharik Gazarossian (1907-1967). \n\nGrigor Mirzaian Suni\, Ethnomusicologist and Revolutionary\n\nRonald Grigor Suny\n\nBorn in Karabakh\, educated in Echmiadzin and St. Petersburg\, a friend of Gomidas and a student of Rimsky-Korsakov\, Grikor Mirzoian Suni moved between the world of Armenian folk and classical music and the revolutionary politics of his age. An Armenian patriot all his life\, he began as a member of the Dashnaktsutyun and ended up as a Harajdimakan (Progressive) supporting Soviet Armenia until he spoke against Stalin and was ejected by his \"comrades.\" His travels took him through historic Armenia and to America where he founded and led choruses as exiled Armenians turned their communities into little Armenias far from their homeland. Reviled for his politics and beloved for his music\, Grikor Suni disregarded the conventions of traditional Armenian life and forged his own national identity as an artist and revolutionary. Forgotten for a half century after his death\, the revival of interest in this extraordinary musician and public figure is a testament to the need for Armenians to recover their lost pasts in order to appreciate what they were\, are\, and will become.\n\nRonald Grigor Suny is William H. Sewell\, Jr. Distinguished University Professor of History and Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Michigan and Emeritus Professor of Political Science and History at the University of Chicago. He was the first holder of the Alex Manoogian Chair in Modern Armenian History at the University of Michigan\, where he founded and directed the Armenian Studies Program. He is author of *The Baku Commune: Class and Nationality in the Russian Revolution\; The Making of the Georgian Nation\; Looking Toward Ararat: Armenia in Modern History\; The Revenge of the Past: Nationalism\, Revolution\, and the Collapse of the Soviet Union\; The Soviet Experiment: Russia\, the Soviet Union and the Successor States\; “They Can Live in the Desert But Nowhere Else”: A History of thse Armenian Genocide\; Red Flag Unfurled: History\, Historians\, and the Russian Revolution\; Red Flag Wounded: Stalinism and the Fate of the Soviet Experiment\; Stalin: Passage to Revolution*: and co-author with Valerie Kivelson of *Russia’s Empires*.  He is currently working on a book on the history of the nation-form and the recent upsurge of exclusivist nationalisms and authoritarian populisms:  *Forging the Nation: The Making and Faking of Nationalisms*.\n\nSeda Suny: Armenian American Dance Pioneer  \n\nAnoush Tamar Suni\n\nThis talk highlights the life and legacy of Seda Suny\, daughter of Armenian Composer Grikor Mirzaian Suni and pathbreaking dancer\, choreographer\, ballet teacher\, and musician. Born in Tiflis in 1905\, she emigrated to the United States in the 1920s\, and became a lively participant in Armenian cultural life\, singing and dancing at her father’s concerts and her own. A well-known dance teacher\, pianist\, and costume-maker\, she created her own ballet school in New York\, and generously trained many artists\, to the end of her long life. I will trace her life through war and revolution and outline her unique contributions to Armenian and American art\, dance\, and music.\n\nAnoush Tamar Suni is a sociocultural anthropologist who studies political violence and the aftermath of genocide\; the politics of history and memory\; ruins\, landscape\, and cultural heritage\; and religious and ethnic minority communities in the Middle East. Dr. Suni is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute\, where she is completing her first book\, Memory in Ruins: Politics of History and the Afterlives of Genocide in Anatolia. Based on over two years of ethnographic fieldwork in eastern Turkey\, this book traces the interconnected pasts and presents of Muslim Kurdish and Christian Armenian communities with a focus on state violence\, local memory\, and the material landscape of ruins. Dr. Suni is also at work on a second ethnographic project—Imagining the Underground: Violence\, Value\, and Enchanted Treasure—which explores the hunt for mythical buried Armenian gold as a material interaction with a history of genocide and displacement in the context of a violent present. Dr. Suni’s research has been published in the journals Comparative Studies in Society and History\, Anthropological Quarterly\, and the International Journal of Middle East Studies. Dr. Suni is the great-granddaughter of Grikor Mirzaian Suni and continues her family’s musical legacy through first her study of classical violin and later her study of Middle Eastern and Armenian folk music on the oud. \n\nThe VEM Ensemble is the cornerstone of the Armenian Music Program at UCLA\, which in its 12 years of existence has become an internationally renowned leader in celebrating the richness and diversity of the Armenian musical tradition. In residence at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music\, the VEM Ensemble has worked with musicians such as Tigran Mansurian\, Kim Kashkashian\, David Starobin\, Armen Hyusnunts\, Artur Avanesov\, Seth Knopp\, and many others. The VEM Ensemble has performed at various venues in Los Angeles including Zipper Hall\, Bing Theater\, Schoenberg Hall\, and the Hammer Museum\, as well as in Boston\, Montreal\, Detroit\, New Mexico\, Colorado\, and the Incontri in Terra di Siena Festival in Italy. In his review of their performance in Italy\, critic Laurence Vittes wrote\, “The evening’s most memorable music was made by the VEM Quartet… who laid out Eduard Mirzoyan’s String Quartet with a feline\, subtle grace that touched hearts with its gentle melodic content and long-lined eloquence.” The VEM is featured in *Modulation Necklace and Serenade with a Dandelion*\, the critically acclaimed CDs of Armenian Music by the Naxos-distributed label\, New Focus Recordings.\n\nAlly Cho is a doctoral student of Violin Performance at UCLA under the guidance of Movses Pogossian and Varty Manouelian. Her musical journey began in Gold Coast\, Australia\, where she first picked up the violin at the age of 5. Her path has been a remarkable adventure\, taking her across the seas in pursuit of her dream. In 2018\, Ally crossed continents to pursue a Bachelor's degree in classical violin under the tutelage of Lucie Robert at Manhattan School of Music in New York City\, broadening her horizons with chamber music opportunities. Since 2023\, Ally has been a part of the VEM Quartet\, the resident ensemble of the UCLA Armenian Music Program. She aspires to be a virtuoso violinist\, captivating global audiences and inspiring future musicians. Her musical journey continues\, with many more chapters and achievements yet to be composed.\n\nNiall Tarō Ferguson is a cellist\, composer\, and orchestrator. He received his bachelor’s degree in 2017 from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music\, where he studied cello performance with Antonio Lysy and music composition with Ian Krouse and Bruce Broughton. Niall has participated in many international music festivals and performed on many of LA’s premiere contemporary music series. His concert works have been performed throughout California and overseas. As of 2019\, Niall is a Program Associate with the Asia / America New Music Institute (AANMI)\, a collective that pursues cultural exchange through modern music. In April 2019 he participated in his first AANMI tour and contributed to lectures at institutions throughout Asia. Niall is of Japanese descent on his mother’s side and of Scottish and Irish descent on his father’s. He goes by both his Gaelic and Japanese names\, Niall or Tarō\, respectively.\n\nMovses Pogossian is a celebrated prize-winning violinist\, Distinguished Professor of Violin at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music\, and Founder/Advisor of the UCLA Armenian Music Program. He participates in the Music for Food project\, which fights hunger in local communities and gives the opportunity to experience the powerful role music plays as a catalyst for change. His recent CD releases include *Con Anima\, Hommage à Kurtág\, Modulation Necklace*\, and *Serenade with a Dandelion: Armenian Chamber Music\, Old and New*.\n\nDamon Zavala is a Mexican-American violist and violinist from Oregon. Currently pursuing a doctoral degree in music\, Damon dedicates himself to part-time teaching of string chamber studies at UCLA\, under the guidance of Brian Chen and Movses Pogossian\, and at the SOL-LA Music Academy in Santa Monica. While at UCLA\, he actively participates as a violist in the Armenian Music Program and is a member of the VEM Quartet. This experience not only enriches his understanding but also amplifies his ongoing commitment to showcasing a broad spectrum of cultural expressions in music. This dedication has most recently led him to a pivotal role with the Sphinx Organization\, where he currently manages community arts organizations to enhance the representation of underrepresented communities in orchestral settings\, striving to ensure that Black and Brown voices can be heard and valued. His efforts to broaden his teaching outreach and contribute significantly to both educational and commercial music sectors underscore his dedication to diversity and inclusion in classical music.
UID:143418-21893111@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143418
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Armenian Studies,Music
LOCATION:Museum of Art - Helmut Stern Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251211T113542
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Vance Gilbert
DESCRIPTION:“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child\, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife\, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert\" –Richmond Magazine\n\nVance was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. Starting out hoping to be an R&B and jazz singer once at college\, there he discovered his affinity for the storytelling sensibilities of the acoustic singer-songwriter thing. Word spread like wildfire about Gilbert's stage-owning singing and playing\, and Shawn Colvin invited him to be special guest on her 1992 Fat City tour where he took much of America by storm and by surprise. “With the voice of an angel\, the wit of a devil\, and the guitar playing of a god..” wrote the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.\n\nMost recently he’s been the opener of choice for Mad About You/Stranger Things star Paul Reiser’s stand-up shows (50 +) for the last 7 years\, along with his own busy acoustic music touring and coaching schedule. \n\nVance's most recent album\, \"The Mother Of Trouble”\, features Grammy winner Lori McKenna on background vocals\, Juno award recipient and Bonnie Raitt Grammy hit song co-writer Joey Landreth on guitars\, and Americana-Roots master mandolinist Joe K. Walsh.
UID:142466-21890985@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142466
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260128T125121
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Davina and the Vagabonds
DESCRIPTION:“Davina Sowers creates her own Americana mishmash — a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here\, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there.”  –Rolling Stone Magazine​\n\n“Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass.\"  –Downbeat Magazine​\n\nDavina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows\, level A musicianship\, sharp-dressed professionalism\, and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits\, the band is converting audiences one show at a time\, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe. \n\nMuch like the music\, the story spurns era\, expectation\, and classification. The often unbelievable\, sometimes harrowing\, and wholly inspiring journey of Davina Sowers gave birth to her eponymous band Davina and The Vagabonds in 2004. As the tale goes\, she grew up in the economically depressed Allegheny town of Altoona\, PA\, which she now describes as “awesome in the industrial era\, but horrible for high school.” She was adopted by her much older stepfather when he was in his 80s\; he passed away when she was just 13. Through him and his Edison phonograph\, she first heard The Ink Spots\, Sidney Bechet\, Louis Armstrong and Louis Prima\, Sister Rosetta Tharpe\, and many others. “Great man. He was my angel and still is\,” she says.\n\nOn her own\, she vividly recalls hours in front of the record player where she religiously spun Led Zeppelin\, Black Sabbath\, and Simon and Garfunkel records belonging to her folk singer mom.\n\nTo this day\, Davina still refers to music as “my first and eternal love.” Despite early dalliances with classical piano and guitar\, she developed a heavy drug habit in high school\, which morphed into heroin dependency\, left her homeless\, sent her in and out of jail\, and brought on all manner of trouble. Kicking dope on the streets\, she “got clean\, started the band\, and worked [her] ass off every day since.” \n\nDavina and the Vagabonds shine every time they play. To date\, they’ve performed in forty-five states\, twelve European countries\, and two Canadian provinces. Not to mention\, they’ve earned feverish acclaim from the Chicago Tribune\, NPR\, and more in addition to performing on BBC’s international favorite late-night program Later… With Jools Holland and appearing on PBS’s Bluegrass Underground.
UID:144668-21895669@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144668
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260401T151356
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Leo Kottke
DESCRIPTION:\"an American legend in the guitar world\" –Los Angeles Times \n\nAcoustic guitarist Leo Kottke was born in Athens\, Georgia\, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states\, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child\, flirting with both violin and trombone\, before abandoning Stravinsky for the guitar at age 11. After adding a love for the country-blues of Mississippi John Hurt to the music of John Phillip Sousa and Preston Epps\, Kottke joined the Navy underage\, to be underwater\, and eventually lost some hearing shooting at lightbulbs in the Atlantic while serving on the USS Halfbeak\, a diesel submarine. \n\nKottke had previously entered college at the U of Missouri\, dropping out after a year to hitchhike across the country to South Carolina\, then to New London and into the Navy\, with his twelve string. \"The trip was not something I enjoyed\,\" he has said\, \"I was broke and met too many interesting people.\" Discharged in 1964\, he settled in the Twin Cities area and became a fixture at Minneapolis' Scholar Coffeehouse\, which had been home to Bob Dylan and John Koerner. He issued his 1968 recording debut LP Twelve String Blues\, recorded on a Viking quarter-inch tape recorder\, for the Scholar's tiny Oblivion label. (The label released one other LP by The Langston Hughes Memorial Eclectic Jazz Band.) \n\nAfter sending tapes to guitarist John Fahey\, Kottke was signed to Fahey's Takoma label\, releasing what has come to be called the Armadillo record. Fahey and his manager Denny Bruce soon secured a production deal for Kottke with Capitol Records. \n\nKottke's 1971 major-label debut\, \"Mudlark\,\" positioned him somewhat uneasily in the singer/songwriter vein\, despite his own wishes to remain an instrumental performer. Still\, despite arguments with label heads as well as with Bruce\, Kottke flourished during his tenure on Capitol\, as records like 1972's \"Greenhouse\" and 1973's live \"My Feet Are Smiling\" and \"Ice Water\" found him branching out with guest musicians and honing his guitar technique. \n\nHis collaboration with Phish bassist Mike Gordon\, \"Clone\,\" caught audiences' attention in 2002. Kottke and Gordon followed with a recording in the Bahamas called \"Sixty Six Steps\,\" produced by Leo's old friend and Prince producer David Z. \n\nKottke has been awarded two Grammy nominations\; a Doctorate in Music Performance by the Peck School of Music at the U of Wisconsin\, Milwaukee\; and a Certificate of Significant Achievement in Not Playing the Trombone from the U of Texas at Brownsville with Texas Southmost College.
UID:145644-21897628@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145644
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260324T152713
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Joe Pernice
DESCRIPTION:“a workhorse of a songwriter who delivers hard truths with the softest of whispers” –NPR\n\nJoe Pernice is a songwriter celebrated for his rare ability to pair luminous melodies with quietly devastating emotional depth. Over the course of a career spanning more than three decades\, Pernice has built a body of work that is literate\, melodic\, and enduring—music that reveals new layers with each listen.\n\nFirst gaining attention in the early 1990s with alt-country band Scud Mountain Boys\, Pernice later founded the Pernice Brothers\, a project that would firmly establish his reputation as one of the most refined songwriters of his generation. From the initial Overcome by Happiness and across numerous albums\, his songs have been marked by elegant arrangements\, strong pop instincts\, and lyrics that balance wit\, melancholy\, and narrative precision. Drawing from folk\, power pop\, and chamber pop traditions\, Pernice’s music feels both timeless and unmistakably personal. His collaborations with a range of musicians include Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub)\, Joshua Karp\, Neko Case\, Aimee Mann\, and the iconic Jimmy Webb.\n\nCritics have consistently praised his work for its craftsmanship and emotional intelligence. Major publications including Rolling Stone\, Pitchfork\, Magnet\, The Guardian\, and Mojo have highlighted his gift for melody and his ability to cloak dark\, complex themes in deceptively beautiful songs.\nBeyond music\, Joe has written one of the first books in the original 33 1/3 book series. His novella explores the Smiths’ Meat is Murder and Catholic high school life in Boston in 1985. Joe’s novel\, It Feels So Good When I Stop\, is a dark\, irreverent story of a young man trying to sort through love\, life and commitment.\n\nWith his latest album\, Sunny\, I Was Wrong\, Joe continues his signature style of rich storytelling melded with inspired arrangements\, each song a world unto its own.
UID:146972-21899895@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146972
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260514T121524
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T203000
SUMMARY:Performance:Welcome Concert: 2026 George Shirley Vocal Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Welcome Concert kicks off the three day George Shirley Vocal Competition. This year's opening concert focuses on celebrating our commitment to the creation of new art songs. The works that will be performed were composed by the contestants in the 2025 composers division competition. The works will be performed by Michigan voice alumni Juliet Schlefer (soprano)\, Myah Paden (mezzo-soprano) and Tyrese Byrd (tenor) with collaborative pianists Mariah Boucher\, Arturo Fernandez and Raphael Chou. \n\nThe concert also features two world premieres by the winners of the Opera on Tap prize and the Karen Slack commision prize. The art song \"Tea Leaves\" is the winner of the 2024 Opera on Tap composition prize won by the collaborative team of Kaswanna Kanyinda and Brianna Ware-Boggs. The premiere will be performed by composer/librettist Kaswanna Kanyinda (mezzo-soprano) and Lawren Brianna Ware-Boggs (piano) and feature Jafré Chase (viola) and Faye Lu (djembe). The premiere of the song cycle *too difficult to forget* by composer Ty Bloomfield\, winner of the 2025 Karen Slack Prize for a new composition\, will be performed by the 2025 GSVC First Prize Pre-Professional winner Justice Yates (baritone) and pianist Mariah Boucher. \n\nThe George Shirley Vocal and Composer Competition focuses entirely on African American Vocal Repertoire and is open to competitors of all ethnicities. The competition offers singers and composers the opportunity to work with and receive feedback from world-renowned judges\, including George Shirley. We award over $48\,000 in scholarships across 5 divisions.
UID:148003-21902712@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148003
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Concert,Diversity,Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
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DTSTAMP:20260204T122147
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Jon Muq
DESCRIPTION:Melding the sounds of America with the sounds of Uganda\n\nFor Jon Muq\, a singer-songwriter born in Uganda and now living in Austin\, Texas\, music is part of a larger conversation he’s having with the world and everybody in it. Drawing from African as well as western musical trends and traditions\, he devises songs as small gifts\, designed to settle into everyday life and provoke reflection and resilience. “These days the world is sad\,” he explains\, “so I wanted to make happy songs. I wanted to write songs that connected with the listener in a very personal way. When someone listens to my music\, it’s not just about me and what I’m singing. It’s about how they understand the songs individually. I think these songs can speak many languages\, depending on what you want from them.”\n\nMuq’s experiences as a child in Uganda and as a man in America give him a unique perspective on the world he’s addressing. “I grew up in a very different life\, where so many people pass through hard times just because they don’t have much. Our biggest issue was food scarcity. Then I came to a different world\, which gave me a picture of how to write a song that can find balance with everyone wherever they are\, whether they have a lot or not much.” With his May 31st debut album with producer Dan Auerbach and tours with Billy Joel\, Norah Jones\, Mavis Staples\, Amythyst Kiah\, Corinne Bailey Rae\, and others\, Muq is expanding the scope of his music to speak to more and more people.
UID:144669-21895670@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144669
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260303T125836
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Guitar Women: An Evening with Sue Foley\, Rory Block\, & Cindy Cashdollar
DESCRIPTION:Three of the most respected voices in American roots music share the stage for an extraordinary evening of guitars\, stories\, and song.\n \nGrammy-nominated blues artist Sue Foley\, legendary blues icon Rory Block\, and steel guitar master Cindy Cashdollar unite for Guitar Women\, a rare collaboration bringing together three distinctive artists whose careers span decades of touring\, recording\, and musical innovation.\n \nMoving from traditional Delta blues to Texas roadhouse grit to the luminous sweep of steel guitar\, the evening features solo performances\, collaborations\, and candid reflections drawn from a lifetime in music.\n \nThe concert coincides with the May release of Foley’s new book Guitar Women\, which honors the trailblazing women who shaped the sound of the guitar.\n \nAn unforgettable night of masterful musicianship and shared musical history.
UID:146104-21898392@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146104
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260507T181523
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T171500
SUMMARY:Performance:Winners' Concert: 2026 George Shirley Vocal Competition
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy performances featuring the winners of this year's competition\, with a reception to follow. \n\nThe George Shirley Vocal and Composer Competition focuses entirely on African American Vocal Repertoire and is open to competitors of all ethnicities. We award over $48\,000 in scholarships across 5 divisions.
UID:148004-21902713@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148004
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Concert,Diversity,Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260119T140807
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Chris Knight w/sg Matt Woods
DESCRIPTION:“a storyteller in the best traditions of Mellencamp and Springsteen” –USA Today\n\nAfter 23 years as a recording artist\, singer-songwriter Chris Knight remains boldly empowered to make music that always delivers the unflinching truth. In fact\, the man raised in Slaughters\, Kentucky uses a simple\, direct barometer to regularly check his muse: “If I can’t believe myself\, I won’t sing the song.”\n\nWhat Knight writes about is what he knows. He was raised in mining country\, so it’s no surprise that he would earn a degree in agriculture from Western Kentucky University and then work as a mine reclamation inspector and then miner’s consultant. But eventually his passion for writing songs and playing guitar\, both inspired by his musical hero\, the late John Prine\, led him to chronicle his surroundings in words and music.\n\n“I came from a big family and grew up in the woods six miles from two small towns\, so there were a lot of stories\,” he says. “There were always a lot of ideas to write about.”\n\nIt’s no wonder that Knight has single-handedly scraped a reputation as one of America’s most uncompromising and respected singer-songwriters through 23 years and nine studio albums. He’s done this minus fanfare and artifice. The native son of Slaughters\, Kentucky (population: 238) only sings songs he believes. He also speaks only when he has a potent message.
UID:144054-21894593@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144054
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260407T144814
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Open Stage Showcase: Bob Hoot and Peter Bedford
DESCRIPTION:Our Open Stage Showcase lets us shine a light on some of our standout performers who’ve graced our Open Stage through the year.\n\nBob Hoot of HOOT and Hollers is a singer/songwriter living in Whitmore Lake\, MI. Hoot moved back to Michigan in January 2024 after 45 years in Madison WI where he performed and recorded with with Tent Show Troubadours (2016–2023) and HOOT and Hollers (est. 2020– ) Hoot has been performing solo shows in and around the Ann Arbor area\, primarily in the summer outdoor concert season. Set lists include songs from Hoot’s catalog of over 115 originals\, as well as favorite covers. This show will also be a CD release event for the latest Hoot and Hollers album titled Ain’t My First Rodeo. HOOT and Hollers music is available on all streaming services. Bob Hoot will be joined by Gabrielle Hartman (violin).\n\nPeter Bedford began to teach himself how to play guitar after listening to James Taylor's \"Sweet Baby James\" album in 1970.  After teaching school for 40 years and continuing to play and teach private lessons\, he moved back to Michigan and began to attend and play at the Ark's Open Stage nights.  Through the luck of the draw and with the support of many loyal friends he found himself on stage more often than not.  Pete says that he is deliberately keeping a lot of old songs alive by performing them and talking about them.  With a songbook of nearly 200 songs in his head\, you can expect to hear a sampling of them at the Showcase.  Pete frequently performs with life-long friend\, Gary Putrow accompanying him on bass under the name \"Pete and Putts\". Gary will join Pete on a number of tunes.
UID:147436-21901024@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147436
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:GA - The Ark
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251217T132338
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Suzy Bogguss
DESCRIPTION:“Radiant and transportive” –No Depression\n\nDuring the creative explosion that was country music in the 1990s Suzy Bogguss sold 4 million records with sparkling radio hits like “Outbound Plane\,” “Someday Soon\,” “Letting Go\,” “Drive South\,” and “Hey Cinderella.\" But you can’t peg Suzy that easily… \n\nIn the midst of her country popularity she took time off to make a duets album with  the legendary Chet Atkins. In 2003 she made an album of modern swing music with Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel. An album of original music in 2007 landed her at number 4 on the jazz charts. Her folk music roots show through in her frequent appearances on public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion\, in the Grammy she earned for her work on Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs of Stephen Foster\, and in her critically acclaimed album and book project from 2011\, American Folk Songbook. In 2014 she released Lucky\, a collection of songs written by Merle Haggard and interpreted through Suzy’s crystal vocals from the female point of view. Her latest offering\, Prayin’ For Sunshine\, is an Americana tour de force with all songs written by Bogguss. \n\nShe continues to tour the world\, both on her own and with fellow country radio divas Terri Clark and Pam Tills as “Chicks With Hits” and more recently\, with Kathy Mattea on their Together At  Last tour. So yes\, you can call her a country singer if you want\, but really that’s just the beginning.
UID:142825-21891717@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142825
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251217T131310
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:The Seldom Scene
DESCRIPTION:Legendary bluegrass\n\nFifty-three years into a legendary career\, much has changed about The Seldom Scene\, starting with the venerable progressive bluegrass quintet’s various lineup iterations over time. But even as band members have stepped in and out of various roles\, what’s most important is what hasn’t changed: an undeniable knack for blending both old and new music and traditions without sacrificing what makes either potent and durable. Their current iteration is a true blue lineup: guitarist mandolin player Lou Reid\, bassist Ronnie Simpkins\, banjoist and fiddler Ron Stewart\, dobro player Fred Travers\, and guitarist Clay Hess.\n\nSince they started up together in 1971\, The Seldom Scene has dexterously performed original and traditional songs while presenting fiery and soulful reinterpretations of material by Merle Haggard\, James Taylor\, and more. The concept of bluegrass unshackling itself from a conservative\, straight-ahead mindset seems like a given now\, when some of its biggest stars fill stadiums and cross over with mainstream audiences\, but the continued presence of the Scene acts as a reminder that it wasn’t always so. Even if their playing style feels more at home in intimate clubs\, where the audience can feel their exuberance radiating from the stage\, the Scene’s elastic relationship to genre established an important precedent that encouraged their contemporaries and allowed bluegrass bands to expand their repertoire in ways that laid the groundwork for today’s bluegrass boom.
UID:142826-21891718@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142826
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260428T121520
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260527T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260527T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Ethan Edwards\, saxophone
DESCRIPTION:Ethan Edwards\, graduate student in Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation\, performs a master's degree recital.
UID:147992-21902675@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147992
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260331T151604
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260527T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Paper Wings with special guest The Montvales
DESCRIPTION:“Paper Wings blends two distinct voices and impeccable skills as instrumentalists to create a modern\, unified vision built on Appalachian traditions.” —No Depression\n\nLong-time friends and collaborators Emily Mann and Wila Frank\, known together as Paper Wings\, dream up warm\, pastoral folk songs furnished with delicate banjo and spellbinding harmonies so close you often can’t tell their voices apart. On their latest project\, Listen to the World Spin\, the Nashville duo’s songwriting flourishes\, displaying their exceptional ability to reference nostalgic sounds of American folk music while maintaining their own compelling style of artful and unpretentious lyricism. Embracing themes of solitude\, nature\, and passage through time and space\, Listen to the World Spin is a beautiful exploration of how we are never alone in our search for meaning and certainty in difficult times. “We needed these songs to guide and comfort us through the last few years\,” says Frank\, “And we hope they’ll do the same for others.” Listen to the World Spin was released on March 15th\, 2024 with support from Free Dirt Records.
UID:142509-21891055@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142509
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260225T101055
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260528T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Dave & Kristi
DESCRIPTION:“Irrepressible verve and joy.” –Daniel Bracken\, Wheatland Music Festival\n\nOne time garage rock troubadour Dave Boutette\, and former Radio City Rockette Kristi Lynn Davis make what could be considered an unexpected musical pairing\, but they have certainly found a way to make it work. Since pairing Dave’s celebrated songwriting with Kristi’s natural gift for harmony\, the duo has delighted audiences at music festivals\, house concerts\, and listening rooms from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to the Maryland shore. Their most recent release THE CHICKADEES reached #11 on the Folk DJ Chart in June of 2025.\n\nFor additional spark in the set list that night\, Dave & Kristi will be bringing along Jason Dennie on mandolin and Brad Phillips on fiddle.\n\nDave & Kristi’s songs mix many schools of American roots and popular music including folk\, blues\, swing\, and old time country. The lyrics testify to the power of true love\, rebirth\, Polka bands\, coffee\, and migrating fish.
UID:142827-21891719@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142827
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260108T094609
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260529T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Mike Massé
DESCRIPTION:Epic acoustic classic rock\n\nMike Massé is an internationally acclaimed artist and arranger who performs epic acoustic classic rock. He is a YouTube icon with over 195 million channel views. Legends of rock like Toto\, Boston\, Sarah McLachlan\, Styx\, Rush\, Berlin\, Asia\, and others have expressed love and gratitude for his acoustic renditions of their songs. Toto cites his acoustic cover of “Africa” as their favorite.  \n\nMike initially gained notoriety for his performances posted on his widely viewed YouTube channel. The success of that channel allowed him to quit his day job as a public defender after 13 years and move his family to Denver to become a full-time musician who performs around the world.\n\nMike’s acoustic arrangements are praised for their originality\, creativity\, accuracy and simplicity. He is careful to remain true to what is beloved about the original recordings\, while bringing his own masterful musical flair to each rendition.
UID:143447-21893187@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143447
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260512T100436
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T120000
SUMMARY:Performance:Dancing with the Dragon | Dragon Dance Performance at the Peony Garden
DESCRIPTION:In Chinese tradition\, dragons are bearers of auspicious wishes\, and peonies\, \"king of flowers\,\" symbolize prosperity and honor. Watch a bedazzling spectacle as the new U-M dragon winds its way down garden pathways filled with blossoming peonies--a welcomed event to usher in good fortune and summertime cheer. \n\n*Rain date is May 31\, 11:00 AM*\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cstep@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:147965-21902633@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147965
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,art and design,Asian Languages And Cultures,China,Chinese Studies,Dance,global,global engagement,Multidisciplinary Design
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum - Peony Garden
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260515T143620
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T113000
SUMMARY:Performance:Dancing with the Dragon at the Peony Garden
DESCRIPTION:Something new is cascading through Ann Arbor…    \n\nWatch a bedazzling spectacle as the new U-M dragon winds its way down garden pathways filled with blossoming peonies\, a welcome event to usher in good fortune and summertime cheer.\n\nDancing with the Dragon initiated by the LRCCS has brought together students\, community\, faculty and artists to experience the myth and magic of dragons in East Asian performance\, artistry\, podcasts and exhibitions.\n\nThe heart of the project has been the building of a 25-foot long dragon that is coming to life at Ann Arbor’s festivals and public art spaces through dance\, music and soundscapes. More than a sculpture\, though–it’s an immersive\, community-powered experience.\n\nHandcrafted by students\, faculty\, and artists\, using recycled\, repurposed materials\, the newly imagined U-M dragon is a dragon of the people and for the people—flashing by to found music rhythms\, showing off cast away materials\, bells and bottle caps\, and dressed with a 100-patchwork quilt skin of donated t-shirts. In its dance\, the serpent chases the glowing pearl of wisdom--an ongoing quest for enlightenment.\n\nThe dragon is an attention grabber with its majestical presence and futuristic flair. Standing for growth\, prosperity and environmental sustainability\, the unbound serpent is everywhere all at once. And\, remember\, the dragon is a transformative creature--always visible through culture\, time and space.  Sending auspicious wishes skyward--one look at the dragon brings infinite good luck!
UID:148315-21903850@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148315
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:culture
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum - Peony Garden
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260327T152736
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260531T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Peter Mulvey & Jenna Nicholls present Floyd Mercantile
DESCRIPTION:In April 2025\, Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls\, along with guitarist Ross Bellenoit\, traveled to Floyd\, a small mountain town located in the Blue Ridge Highlands of Southwest Virginia\, for five uninterrupted days of recording. What emerged is Floyd Mercantile — a record that feels both intimate and timeless.\n\nThe makeshift studio was a decommissioned general store called (you guessed it!) Floyd Mercantile — a weathered wooden building standing across the road from an open pasture where cows wandered and grazed in the gentle early spring. (One cow even volunteered to be on the album cover.) Inside those old walls\, the trio recorded the album live — no isolation booths\, no heavy overdubbing — just three musicians in a room\, listening closely and letting the songs unfold in real time.\n\nThe sessions were recorded by Jeff Oehler and filmed in their entirety by partner Sue Bibeau and their associate Skylar Locke. Together\, Sue and Jeff comprise Beehive Pro\, an audio\, visual\, and design collective famed for their intimate recordings and thoughtfully considered visuals.\n\nThey captured not just the sound\, but the atmosphere — the wood floors\, the daylight through the dusty windows\, and the creak of the porch boards could all be considered session players on this album.\n\nThe repertoire bridges eras. Mostly comprised of songs Peter and Jenna wrote separately\, there are a few gems from the Great American Songbook: “Skylark\" (Hoagy Carmichael/Johnny Mercer)\, “Them There Eyes\" (Maceo Pinkard/Doris Tauber/William Tracey)\, and “I'll Be Seeing\nYou\" (Sammy Fain/Irving Kahal).\n\n\nThe visual and sonic tones of the project reflect the periods these songs evoke — even the newly composed tracks feel in conversation with another time. The goal was not nostalgia\, but continuity: to stand inside the lineage of American song and add something honest and present to it.\n\nFloyd Mercantile is not just an album. It’s a document of place. Of three musicians in a room. Of songs — old and new — allowed to breathe in the quiet of a Virginia afternoon.
UID:145910-21898088@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145910
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260430T150900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Sekhmet Unraveled
DESCRIPTION:Poetry\, movement\, and theater merge contemporary realities with ancestral memories to re-author the histories of Egyptology and examine what it means to be Egyptian\, Nubian\, and American. *Sekhmet Unraveled* invites audiences to celebrate contemporary and ancient cultures in a museum space and rethink how they engage with history\, art\, and heritage within and beyond the museum.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public and is appropriate for all ages\; please enter through the Kelsey Museum’s Maynard Street entrance. The performance will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 PM\, with a talkback session and refreshments to follow.\n\nRSVP required—sign up here to reserve your spot: https://myumi.ch/P3yjQ. \n\nTo learn more about this performance\, visit the HERitage emBODYment website: https://heritageembodyment.square.site/upcoming.
UID:148026-21902857@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148026
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Culture,Discussion,Free,History,Interdisciplinary,Museum,Music,Poetry,Storytelling,Theater
LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260422T135814
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Rachel Baiman & Philip Bowen
DESCRIPTION:Common Nation of Sorrow\, Rachel Baiman’s 2023 LP\,  was called one of “The Best Albums of the Year (So Far)” by The Boston Globe\, awarded 4 stars from American Songwriter\, and deemed a “Tremendously and remarkable record” by The Amp. \n\nRaised in Chicago\, Baiman made her way to Nashville at 18 with the dream of being a professional fiddle player and has since released two solo records and an EP\, alongside session and side-person work with Kacey Musgraves\, Kevin Morby\, and Molly Tuttle among many others. As a songwriter\, she has garnered a reputation for her specific brand of political and personal lyricism\, which Vice’s Noisey described as ‘Flipping off Authority one note at a time”.\n\nPhilip Bowen is an Appalachian born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music is rooted in folk tradition\, regional storytelling\, and lived experience. Raised in West Virginia\, Bowen began playing fiddle at age four and developed a distinctive sound that blends Appalachian textures with modern Americana songwriting.\n\nHe has built a substantial and engaged audience through touring and online performance\, reaching over 1.5 million followers across platforms. His early momentum included a win at TikTok’s Greatest Talent competition and appearances at key rooms and stages including The Bluebird Cafe\, 3rd and Lindsley\, NPR’s Mountain Stage\, Americanafest\, and an official showcase at Folk Alliance International.
UID:147910-21902387@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147910
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903851@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260312T112628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:VOICES feat. Al Bettis & Ki5 with Aviva Match
DESCRIPTION:Acoustic soul and indie folk\n\nInspired at age 30\, singer/songwriter Al Bettis picked up a guitar and a notepad and got to work. The self-trained acoustic guitarist has gained popularity for his smooth vocals and sincere lyrics. His shows are a journey through love\, heartbreak and redemption as he offers stories about the musings behind many of his songs. Reminiscent of legends like Al Green and Otis Redding\, with musical influence from artists such as Ed Sheeran and Jason Mraz his soothing voice and raw sound is something you surely want to experience. \n\nAnn Arbor’s electrifying musical maestro\, Kyler Wilkins aka Ki5\, is back on the Ark stage! He’s delighted to be joined once again by vocalist Aviva Match who carries a powerful\, sincere tone that compliments his breathy\, heartfelt vocal expressions.  \nDriven by a love of vocal harmony and coming off the 2026 release of the MIND EP\, Ki5 is excited to share intricately designed and entirely spontaneous moments of playful musicality with his hometown. His performance is a soul-stirring experience that transcends genres and defies expectations. Once again\, he’s not just bringing you music – he’s taking you on an exhilarating journey through the sonic universe as soulfully performed vocal lines collide with each other\, beatboxing\, and possibly even instrumentation.\n\nDrawing inspiration from musical luminaries like Reggie Watts\, Bobby McFerrin\, and Bon Iver\, Ki5’s authentic\, empathetic\, and liberating style is nothing short of transformative.\n\nVoices is a series of artist-cultivated concerts at The Ark conceived and created by Ann Arbor musician Kyler Wilkins\, AKA vocal looping artist Ki5. The series seeks to expand the representation of Michigan BIPOC artists and audiences at The Ark. Each show\, intentional time will be taken to get to know each artist in the form of brief interviews and musical breaks to have them speak about their journey as musicians and performers with the hope that people in the audience are more connected to and inspired by those voices.
UID:146274-21898825@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146274
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903855@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260204T123323
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Chris Smither
DESCRIPTION:“an American original – a product of the musical melting pot and one of the absolute best singer-songwriters in the world.” –Associated Press\n\nBorn in Miami\, during World War II\, Chris Smither grew up in New Orleans where he first started playing music as a child. The son of a Tulane University professor\, he was taught the rudiments of instrumentation by his uncle on his mother’s ukulele. “Uncle Howard\,” Smither says\, “showed me that if you knew three chords\, you could play a lot of the songs you heard on the radio. And if you knew four chords\, you could pretty much rule the world.” With that bit of knowledge under his belt\, he was hooked. “I’d loved acoustic music – specifically the blues – ever since I first heard Lightnin’ Hopkins’ Blues In My Bottle album. I couldn’t believe the sound Hopkins got. At first I thought it was two guys playing guitar. My style\, to a degree\, came out of trying to imitate that sound I heard.”\n\nIn his early twenties\, Smither turned his back on his anthropology studies and headed to Boston at the urging of legendary folk singer Eric von Schmidt. It was the mid-’60s and acoustic music thrived in the streets and coffeehouses there. Smither forged lifelong friendships with many musicians\, including Bonnie Raitt who went on to record his songs\, “Love You Like A Man” and “I Feel the Same. (Their friendship has endured as their career paths intertwined over the years.) What quickly evolved from his New Orleans and Cambridge musical experiences is his enduring\, singular guitar sound – a beat-driven finger-picking\, strongly influenced by the playing of Mississippi John Hurt and Lightnin’ Hopkins\, layered over the ever-present backbeat of his rhythmic\, tapping feet (always mic’d in performance).
UID:144670-21895671@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144670
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903856@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260218T133517
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Jane Siberry
DESCRIPTION:\"A superstar of the imagination with a passion for the truth.\" –Interview Magazine\n\nJane Siberry\, a highly respected figure in the international music scene with a career spanning over four decades\, is starting her upcoming tour on March 19th in Oregon and concluding on April 29th in Halifax. Known for her ethereal voice\, poetic lyrics\, and genre-defying sound\, Jane has captivated audiences worldwide since the 1980s\, delivering an impressive catalog of 15 studio albums and countless live performances. \n\nJane's live performances are renowned for their emotional depth\, humourous and moving storytelling\, and the spontaneous magic that happens when she is on stage. Tour audiences can expect an intimate and transformative concert experience\, blending classics from her repertoire with new pieces.
UID:145641-21897625@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145641
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260501T103637
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T160000
SUMMARY:Performance:Ballet In Bloom
DESCRIPTION:iBallet proudly presents our annual spring gala performance 'Ballet in Bloom'. \nJoin us for an evening of classical and cutting edge contemporary works\, featuring prizewinners of today's most prestigious youth ballet competitions\, Youth American Grand Prix and American International Ballet Competition. \nPresenting excerpts from Paquita and La Bayadere as well as works from internationally acclaimed contemporary choreographer Andrea Salazar\, professor at the University of Michigan School of Music and Dance.
UID:148025-21902856@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148025
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mutotix
LOCATION:Power Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903857@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260406T125716
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:The Arcadian Wild -
DESCRIPTION:Modern string band music with captivating vocal harmonies\n\nThe Arcadian Wild is an indie folk/pop group from Nashville\, TN\, led by songwriters Isaac Horn\, Lincoln Mick and Bailey Warren\, The Arcadian Wild confidently inhabits and explores an intersection of genre\, blending the traditional with the contemporary.  Combining elements of confessional pop\, folk\, progressive bluegrass\, and formal vocal music\, The Arcadian Wild offer up songs of invitation\; calls to come and see\, to find refuge and rest\, to journey and wonder\, to laugh and cry\, to share joy and community and sing along.
UID:147434-21901022@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147434
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260303T130725
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Darrell Scott
DESCRIPTION:A Nashville virtuoso\n\nMulti-Instrumentalist and Singer-Songwriter Darrell Scott mines and cultivates the everyday moment\, taking the rote\, menial\, mundane\, and allowing it to be surreal\, ever poignant\, and candidly honest\, lilting\, blooming\, and resonating. The words he fosters allow us to make sense of the world\, what is at stake here\, and our place in it. And ultimately\, Darrell knows the sole truth of life is that love is all that matters\, that we don’t always get it right\, but that’s the instinctive and requisite circuitous allure of things\, why we forever chase it\, and why it is held sacred.\n\nDarrell Scott comes from a musical family with a father who had him smitten with guitars by the age of 4\, alongside a brother who played Jerry Reed style as well. From there\, things only ramped up with literature and poetry endeavors while a student at Tufts University\, along with playing his way through life.  This would never change.\n\nAfter recently touring with Robert Plant and the Zac Brown Band (2 years with each)\, and producing albums for Malcolm Holcomb and Guy Clark and being named “songwriter of the year” for both ASCAP and NSAI\, these days find him roaming his Tennessee wilderness acreage hiking along the small river\, creating delicious meals with food raised on his property and playing music. He often leads songwriting workshops to help people tell their own truths with their stories\, and is as busy as always writing\, producing\, performing\, and just plain fully immersing himself in life.
UID:146134-21898431@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146134
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903852@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260407T145105
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Jeff Black
DESCRIPTION:\"Nothing short of brilliant. Top to bottom\, this stuff is special. Black is an artist of substance.\" –Billboard Magazine\n\nJeff Black’s songs appear on recordings by Alison Krauss\, Waylon Jennings\, Sam Bush\, Jerry Douglas\, John Oates\, Dierks Bently\, Blackhawk\, Jo-el Sonnier and more. A master songwriter and performer\, Black was voted one of the top 100 Folk artists of the last 25 years by Boston's WUMB listeners. In the tradition of the great storytellers\, his passionate\, soul driven live performances of songs from his vast catalog are not to be missed. When Jeff is not on the road\, he lives in Nashville.\n\n\"His words and voice hold down center stage with a craft so deeply in the artistic pocket that it obscures anything outside\" –No Depression
UID:147437-21901025@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147437
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903858@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260121T093949
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Stories & Songs: An Evening with Radney Foster & Kelly Willis
DESCRIPTION:Radney Foster first gained attention as half of the duo Foster & Lloyd\, who with “Crazy Over You” became the first duo in history to top the Country charts with their debut single. He then established himself as a solo artist in the early 90’s with his critically acclaimed release Del Rio\, Texas 1959. \n\nKnown as a songwriter’s songwriter\, his songs have been recorded by everyone from Keith Urban and the Chicks to Hootie & the Blowfish and George Benson. His own hits like “Just Call Me Lonesome\,” “Nobody Wins\,” and “Texas In 1880” continue to be played on radio and by bands around the world.\n\nHis most recent project For You To See The Stars is in two parts\, a book of short fiction\, and a collection of songs to go with it. He is currently working on another book of fiction\, as well as developing film and TV projects.\n\nSinger-songwriter Kelly Willis captured critical acclaim from her first release\, with a distinctive voice that conveys both tender heartache and smoldering heat. Born in Oklahoma\, she moved often as a kid with her Army Colonel dad. She started singing professionally at 16\, fronting the rockabilly band “Kelly and the Fireballs” in the DC area\, but it soon became clear she was more of a country singer. After high school\, she moved to Austin and It wasn’t long before she got on the radar of MCA’s Tony Brown\, who signed her after an introduction by Nanci Griffith.\n\nKelly’s recording career began at a time when Nashville was experiencing a creative resurgence with the likes of Lyle Lovett\, Steve Earle\, Foster & Lloyd and The O'Kanes. She recorded three albums for MCA that were critical hits\, but it wasn’t until she left the major label restrictions behind that she came into her own with 1999’s What I Deserve for Rykodisc.\n\nThe albums Willis has made since What I Deserve have only burnished her reputation as Austin’s reigning queen of Americana\, including being inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame. When not performing her own music\, Kelly tours with Brennan Leigh and Melissa Carper as Wonder Women of Country\, in support of their 2023 self-titled EP.
UID:144055-21894594@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144055
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903859@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260303T130342
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Jason Carter Band
DESCRIPTION:The award winning fiddler from the Del McCoury Band takes the lead\n\nIn Lloyd\, Kentucky\, on U.S. 23\, there’s a sign on the Country Music Highway dedicated to renowned fiddler Jason Carter. It was placed there because of his other accomplishments—the Grammy awards\, the worldwide tours\, and the many other accolades he’s earned through his music. But for Carter\, joining the legendary names honored on that stretch of highway just might mean the most. \"There's a certain sound that's up there that you just don't hear anywhere else\,\" he says. \"I think that played a big part in how I sound today.\" \n\nTrue to those Kentucky roots\, Carter continues to pour all he has back into bluegrass. For thirty years\, he has been the fiddle player for the Del McCoury Band—the most awarded group in bluegrass history. He’s won three Grammy awards\, including 2018’s “Best Bluegrass Album” with the Travelin’ McCourys\, of which he is a founding member. And he’s taken home five IBMAs for “Fiddle Player of the Year\,” a staggering number that isn’t quite so crazy once you realize just how many bluegrass greats have turned to Carter for collaboration. \n\nAs a fiddler\, Carter has been featured on albums by Steve Earle\, Ricky Skaggs\, Dierks Bentley\, Charlie Daniels\, Vince Gill\, Asleep at the Wheel\, and many more\, all in addition to his tireless touring and recording with Del as well as the Travelin’ McCourys. On Carter’s forthcoming solo album\, Lowdown Hoedown\, listeners may recognize instrumental contributions from such legends as Jerry Douglas or Sam Bush alongside vocals from young trailblazers like Sarah Jarosz or Billy Strings. This time\, though\, Carter is singing lead. \n\nWith Lowdown Hoedown\, Carter shares the fruits of decades’ worth of on-the-road experience\, spectacular musical sensibility\, and genuine excitement for what bluegrass can be.
UID:146106-21898394@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146106
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903860@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260218T134945
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Dan Bern
DESCRIPTION:“one of my favourite songwriters… His songs are a mix of thought provoking lyrics and a wonderful dry wit.” –Roger Daltrey\n\nIf you must put him in a box\, make sure it’s a big box! Undefinable by genre\, crossing over and through folk\, rock\, singer-songwriter\, and kids music\, Dan Bern is a captivating live performer with a loyal\, multi-generational following. He has written thousands of songs\, released dozens of albums\, and played shows across North America and Europe–from coffee shops to Carnegie Hall\,  and he most recently opened for The Who and Roger Daltrey. \n\nDan’s songs have appeared in numerous films (“Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story” “Get Him to the Greek” “The Bubble” “Zero Effect”) and TV shows (Amazon Prime’s award-winning kids program “The Stinky & Dirty Show”). \nA rare\, and true renaissance artist\, Dan is the author of several books\, is a prolific painter\, has his own podcast and internet radio station.
UID:145642-21897626@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145642
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260518T103743
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T190000
SUMMARY:Performance:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Sakura Instrumental Group and Kyoko Fujii Calligraphy Performance
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural tapestry of Japan with the Sakura “Cherry Blossom” Japanese Instrumental Group. Experience the enchanting world of the Shishimai Lion dance\, a traditional folk art passed down through generations\, which brings the magic of Japanese folklore to life. The presentation will also feature Shodō calligraphy artist Kyoko Fujii\, who will create traditional Japanese calligraphy using an extraordinarily large-sized washi paper and brush\, accompanied by traditional festival music. Please enjoy this powerful and dynamic collaboration\, concluding with a celebratory summer Bon Dance. Simple moves will be demonstrated\, which can be performed sitting or standing\, to the festive beats of our drums.\n   \n   This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/669361\n   \n   The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:148081-21902927@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148081
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,Dance,japan,Japanese Studies,Music
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor Lobby
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260518T104139
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T181000
SUMMARY:Performance:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Great Lakes Taiko Center Performance @ Top of the Park
DESCRIPTION:Great Lakes Taiko Center (GLTC) is an arts and culture collective based in Southeast Michigan dedicated to sharing Taiko arts experiences through education and performances since 2009. Taiko\, meaning “drum” in Japanese\, is rooted in the ancestral wisdom and cultural history of Japanese music traditions. Today\, it continues to grow as a global cultural arts movement that amplifies imagination\, uplifts spirits\, and builds community. Through the art of Taiko\, GLTC members and supporters embody practices of collective care and creative connection in their communities as they drum\, dance\, and dream together.\n   \n   This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor Summer Festival and Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/669568\n   \n   The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:148138-21903035@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148138
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Dance,Free,japan,Japanese Studies,Music,Performance
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Top of the Park
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260319T111532
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Bob Schneider
DESCRIPTION:“one of the best kept secrets in rock and roll” –Goldmine Magazine\n\nAustin\, Texas-based singer-songwriter and former frontman of Joe Rockhead\, The Ugly Americans and The Scabs\, Bob Schneider is one of the most-celebrated musicians in the live music capital. Combining diverse styles\, Schneider’s music spans genres\, blending elements of folk\, rock\, rap\, funk\, bluegrass\, reggae and country with the more traditional singer/songwriter aesthetic. In short\, FRUNK.\n\nSchneider has won more than 59 Austin Music Awards including Best Album\, Best Songwriter\, Best Musician\, and Best Male Vocals making him the most decorated artist in Austin’s storied music history.\n\nSchneider’s fan base reaches far beyond the city limits of Austin. He started gaining national recognition with his major-label debut for Universal Records\, Lonelyland. A fiercely-independent artist\, Schneider opted to start his own label\, Shockorama Records\, which has afforded him the freedom to make the music his fans love\, on his own terms.\n\nSchneider’s live performances\, both solo and with the band\, are legendary. A two-time performer on his hometown’s famed Austin City Limits television show\, he still does his weekly residency at The Saxon Pub\, as he has for over 20 years. All told\, he plays over 150 shows a year all over America and he doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.
UID:146716-21899546@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146716
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260518T104159
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T113000
SUMMARY:Performance:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Puppet Play: The Japanese Classic Tale “Omusubi Kororin” (Tumbling Riceballs)
DESCRIPTION:Early Childhood teachers from the Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor will bring movement fun and a puppet play of the Japanese classic folktale of “Omusubi Kororin” for babies and preschoolers!\n   \n   This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/669410\n   \n   The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:148087-21902934@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148087
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for japanese studies,japan,Japanese Studies,Kids
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor Lobby
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903853@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260401T155715
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:North Mississippi Allstars
DESCRIPTION:Raw\, roots-driven rock & roll\n\nNMA was started by brother Luther and Cody Dickinson in 1996 as a loose collective of musicians from their North Mississippi home inspired by their father Jim Dickinson as well as neighbors and musical elders of their community\; RL Burnside\, Junior Kimbrough\, Otha Turner and Fred McDowell.\n\nLuther’s first national tour was the RL Burnside Ass Pocket of Whiskey tour in 1997\, selling out shows in the US and Canada. “Kenny Brown hired me to tour with RL and Cedric and showed me the ropes. That experience blew my mind. Cody and I have been on the road ever since.”\n\nNMA began touring in 1998 and over the years the touring lineup has included Cedric\, Duwayne and Garry Burnside\, Chris Chew\, Berry Oakley Jr\, Oteil Burbruidgem  and currently Joey Williams of the Blind Boys of Alabama and Ray Ray Hollowman\, guitar player for Eminem and Nee-O. \n\nSince their debut album in 2000 and hitting the never ending road\, they have shared the stage with countless legends\; Phil Lesh\, Mavis Staples\, Robert Plant\, John Hiatt\, the Allman Brothers\, The Black Crowes\, Buddy Guy\, Snoop Dogg\, and Jon Spencer to name a few\, while earning multiple grammy nominations for their experimental albums of what they like to call Modern Mississippi Music.
UID:146718-21899548@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146718
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260511T083618
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T133000
SUMMARY:Performance:EECS Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan community is invited to attend the seventh annual EECS Juneteenth Celebration on Friday\, June 19\, at 11:00 a.m. in the Arthur Miller Theatre* in the Walgreen Drama Center\, followed by lunch in the Gerstacker Grove. *Due to space restrictions in Arthur Miller Theatre\, tickets for this event are limited and will be handed out on a first come\, first served basis at the venue. Each attendee will receive a ticket to the program and a ticket for the food trucks.\n\nThe theme of this year’s event is “Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Health Engineering”. It will feature a keynote presentation entitled “An Engineering Journey into the Neuroscience of Gut Instincts” by Todd Coleman\, an EECS alum and Associate Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University.\n\nIn addition to the keynote presentation\, the program will include: Welcome remarks by College of Engineering Dean Mingyan Liu\, live performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Nadia Johnson (School of Music Theatre and Dance) accompanied on piano by Herbert Winful (EECS)\, reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by members of the Graduate Society of Black Engineers and Scientists\, remarks by EECS department leaders\, presentation of the ECE Willie Hobbs Moore Distinguished Alumni Lectureship award to Prof. Todd Coleman and the finale - choreographed performance of “Someday We’ll All Be Free” by Kiana Cook (SMTD-dance)\n\nThe EECS department has partnered with three food trucks – Good Eats\, Nacho Average Tostado\, and Motor City Sweet Treats\, to offer lunch in the Gerstacker Grove afterwards. \n\nJuneteenth\, celebrated on June 19th\, is a national holiday that marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston\, Texas\, announced the end of the Civil War\, and freed 250\,000 slaves in Texas. This was two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had formally freed slaves in the Confederate states. Juneteenth is considered by many as the country’s second Independence Day.
UID:148208-21903320@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148208
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Activism,African American,american culture,College Of Engineering,Computer Engineering,Computer Science,Computer Science And Engineering,Electrical And Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Engineering,Inclusion,Social Impact,Social Justice
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur MIller Theater
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903861@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260327T151454
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:BLKBOK
DESCRIPTION:Piano star x culture creator\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit’s inner city\, BLKBOK (born Charles Wilson III) grew up in a music-filled home and was an acclaimed piano prodigy by age eight\, winning statewide accolades and college-level competitions. While many of his peers pursued hip-hop\, Charles chose the name BLKBOK\, a nod to one of the greatest pianists and composers of all time and a reflection of his journey from pop and hip-hop culture to his critically acclaimed neo-classical debut album Black Book and subsequent mixtape projects and collaborations. \n\nBLKBOK’s live\, high-energy performances are culturally reflective\, delivering a piano-based experience unlike any other. His vision is to illuminate awareness\, encouraging dialogue and counterpoint in how we perceive ourselves and the world we share.\n \nHis debut album Black Book served as a cornerstone of the inaugural Juneteenth Foundation Freedom Concert and was later re-released as a DLUX Edition featuring “Forgotten Girls” and “Kendrick + Karine.” His mixtape CVRART and collaborative project \"Angels Watching Over Me\" with world-renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee further showcase his innovative voice. His original composition “Stars (Ad Astra)” became the first-ever piano duet performed from space in 2022.\n \nClosing out 2025\, BLKBOK released Urban Etudes: Vol. 1\, a collaborative EP with Beats by JT that blends classical form with rhythm in a powerful sonic dialogue. He carried that creative momentum into January 2026 with Peaceful Piano: The Self-Love Mixtape\, an intimate and reflective project centered on breath\, space\, and emotional clarity\, a calm exploration of self-love as both foundation and beginning. \n\nBuilding on this evolution\, The New Classical Tour debuted in New York City\, Natick\, and Toledo\, with additional dates to be announced. He is currently composing a new Concerto set for premiere this summer.\n \nMore than an artist\, BLKBOK is a movement - breaking barriers and inspiring change through sound.
UID:147013-21900241@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147013
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260518T105950
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T113000
SUMMARY:Performance:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Japanese Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Local music teacher Momo Kajiwara will lead us in song\, movement\, and storytelling in Japanese! This event is best suited for children ages 2 to 5.\n   \n   This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/668338\n   \n   The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:148097-21902944@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148097
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Asian Languages And Cultures,Free,japan,Japanese Studies,Kids
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor Lobby
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260518T110100
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T190000
SUMMARY:Performance:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | The Sounds of Japan: Performance and Hands-On Experience
DESCRIPTION:This program by the Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble introduces the traditional Japanese instruments koto (a 13-string zither) and shamisen (a three-string lute). The concert presents a wide range of music\, from time-honored pieces passed down through generations to contemporary works\, highlighting the richness of Japanese culture and its connection to the present day.\n   \n   Audience participation is encouraged throughout the program\, with opportunities to sing along or clap to the rhythm\, creating a shared musical experience.\n   \n   Following the performance\, the Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble will hold a musical instrument playing experience. They will also introduce traditional Japanese crafts\, offering you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture through music and hands-on experiences!\n   \n   Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble is a New York-based group founded and headed by Ms. Masayo Ishigure. The ensemble consists of members of the Sawai Koto Academy\, which is one of the most prominent schools for contemporary Koto and Shamisen music.\n   \n   This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/664293\n   \n   The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:148103-21902956@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Concert,Free,japan,Japanese Studies,Music
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor Lobby
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903862@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260410T123251
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Ellis Paul
DESCRIPTION:A master of modern songwriting\n\nEllis Paul doesn’t just write songs\; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes\, loves\, losses of those he observes\, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him\, everyone from Joni Mitchell\, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to the singer-songwriter who is undoubtedly his greatest inspiration\, Woody Guthrie\, Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues and renders them as provocative works that are as timely as they are timeless. \n\nBorn and raised in Maine\, Paul attended Boston College on a track scholarship and in the evenings became a fixture on the city’s open mic circuit. After winning a Boston Acoustic Underground songwriter competition\, he caught the ear of folk luminary Bill Morrissey\, who produced his indie album Say Something in 1993. This led to a seven album contract with Rounder Records and the 1994 album\, Stories. His songs have appeared in several blockbuster films (Me\, Myself\, and Irene\; Shallow Hal\, Hall Pass) and have been covered by award winning country artists (Sugarland\, Kristian Bush\, Jack Ingram). \n\nThrough a steady succession of albums of his own – a remarkable 23 releases so far – and a constant touring presence around the world\, Paul’s audience has grown into a loyal legion of fans. Along the way\, he has picked up an impressive number of awards including the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award\, 15 Boston Music Awards\, An Honorary Doctorate from the University of Maine\, the 2019 International Acoustic Music Awards Artist of the Year and most recently his album\, The Storyteller’s Suitcase\, was named the 2019 NERFA Album of the Year.\n\nHis latest album “55” touches on the necessity of gratitude in a difficult era of the pandemic and divided political stances on his own imprint\, Rosella Records.
UID:147515-21901169@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147515
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903863@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260423T100738
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Steph Strings
DESCRIPTION:Finely crafted songs and dazzling fingerstyle guitar\n\nSteph Strings is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music bridges the gap between the intimate and the expansive. Known for her unique ability to tell stories through her instrument\, Steph’s signature sound fuses intricate fingerstyle guitar\, percussive rhythms\, and earthy\, organic textures with lyrics that balance vulnerability with strength.\n\nEmerging from the Australian music scene as a distinct force in contemporary folk and roots\, Steph has built a reputation as a captivating live performer. Whether playing to a festival crowd or an intimate room\, she possesses the rare ability to hold an audience spellbound with just her guitar and voice. Her dynamic performances have led to a string of sold-out headline shows and a rapidly growing fanbase across the UK\, Europe\, and beyond.\n\nMore than just a musician\, Steph Strings is a storyteller who reminds audiences of music’s power to heal and connect. As she continues to tour globally and share her craft\, she remains grounded in authenticity\, emotion\, and a passion for making people feel alive.
UID:147905-21902382@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147905
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260306T132318
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260622T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Hot 8 Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:“Swells with swaggering jazz\, raucous funk\, second line strut and hip-hop attitude… irresistible” –MOJO\n\nDrawing on the traditional jazz heritage of their hometown of New Orleans\, the Hot 8 Brass Band are renowned for including elements of funk\, hip hop\, rap\, and its local variation\, “bounce” in their music. The collective earned a win in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards 2022 for their feature on John Batiste’s ‘Album of The Year'\, following the nomination of their ‘The Life & Times Of…’ LP for ‘Best Regional Roots Album’ in 2013.\n\nTranscending genres and trends\, Hot 8 have performed and collaborated with the likes of Jon Batiste\, Blind Boys of Alabama\, Basement Jaxx and Alice Russell\, and provided live support for Mos Def\, Lauryn Hill and Mary J Blige. Since forming they have established a decade-long affiliation with actor/BBC 6Music DJ Craig Charles\, among other tastemakers\, DJs and journalists worldwide. After a festive appearance Live at Maida Vale for Lauren Laverne (BBC 6 Music)\, the Hot 8 Brass Band performed for Jools Holland's annual Hootenanny on BBC Two to welcome in 2019. Later that year\, after taking to the stage at the BRIT awards in February\, Hot 8 Brass Band were invited on the European leg of George Ezra’s tour.
UID:146225-21898680@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146225
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260325T105253
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Esther Rose
DESCRIPTION:New music!\n\nEsther Rose was on a long solo drive when she started writing the opening title track of Want\, her stunning fifth album. At first\, the words seemed almost like a joke\, something to keep herself amused as the miles passed. “I want a puppy\, but I don't want a mess. I want to know where I’m going without GPS\,” she sang from behind the wheel. Soon\, the idea snowballed into a list of desires that spanned existential\, spiritual\, and mundane\; romantic to platonic to familial\; at once wildly ambitious yet piercingly relatable\; all set to a catchy melody that blends her pop instincts with country storytelling and the raw immediacy of a basement punk show. In other words\, she was on her way to another classic Esther Rose song.\n\nThis precise blend has made the Santa Fe-based artist one of her generation’s most beloved songwriters: someone whose live shows are known to conclude in mass tears and group hugs. Still\, something was different this time. “For me\, these songs felt like revelations\,” she explains\, comparing the 11-song record to a memoir\, alive with kinetic storytelling and personal insight. In its newly direct and stirringly nuanced writing\, you’ll hear about rock bottom encounters\, shifting relationships with substances\, evolving perspectives on adult partnership\, and\, as evidenced by those early lines in “Want\,” a few jokes along the way. Vivid and bracing\, Want places you in the passenger seat while each of these feelings arrive.\n\nTo match the multi-dimensional tone of the writing\, Rose has made the most adventurous\, hardest-hitting record of her career. Working with producer Ross Farbe and recording live-to-tape in Nashville’s Bomb Shelter\, she travels as far as she’s been from the stripped-down classic country of celebrated early work like 2017’s This Time Last Night and 2019’s You Made It This Far. Following the wide-open serenity of 2023’s momentous Safe to Run\, she now leans toward confrontational arrangements full of distortion and full-band spontaneity\, never sacrificing a classicist’s gift for melody that makes each song instantly memorable.
UID:145051-21896596@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145051
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T121529
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Spotlight Recital: Center Stage Strings Alumni
DESCRIPTION:Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to attend as alumni of the program perform a recital.\n\nCelebrating its 17th season in 2026\, CSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. 
UID:148176-21903190@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148176
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903854@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260303T124930
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Handmade Moments
DESCRIPTION:“Glistening with insight and whimsy\, long-simmering with righteous compassion and beauty\, Handmade Moments are a fearless all-weather duo” –Matthew Souzis\, NPR Music Live Sessions\n\nHandmade Moments is a duo based in New Orleans\, LA. Anna Moss and Joel Ludford’s endearing personalities guide us through diverse musical flavors of American music. They serve up ornate instrumentation and simple yet sophisticated songcraft. Their live show offers a memorable mix of intoxicating vocals\, bass clarinet\, saxophone\, sousaphone\, guitar\, upright bass\, and tag team beatboxing.  \n\n\"Moss and Ludford are masters at sneaking heavy messages into lighthearted melodies and arrangements\, Moss’ bass clarinet functioning like a cheerful Trojan Horse to deliver a grim truth to the listener.\" - No Depression
UID:146107-21898395@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146107
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903864@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T121531
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Young Artist Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. 
UID:148178-21903192@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148178
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260312T112858
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Gregory Stovetop
DESCRIPTION:Music from the heart\, wired to the cosmos\n\nGregory Stovetop is a singer songwriter from Chelsea\, Michigan blending cosmic folk\, rock ’n’ roll grit\, and heart-scorched soul. With albums (The Good Stuff\, Hot Stuff) and influences like Paul Westerberg\, Tom Petty and Pat Benatar. His music channels transformation\, reverence\, and mystic fire. Currently recording an acoustic record with Dominic John Davis ( Steppin in it /Jack White) will be released in the Summer of 2026\, Stovetop’s sound is raw\, radiant\, and unmistakably his own.
UID:146275-21898826@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146275
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903865@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T121532
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T160000
SUMMARY:Performance:MPulse Faculty Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a performance featuring the program faculty.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. \n\nFACULTY BIOS \n\nhttps://www.centerstagestrings.com/faculty
UID:148179-21903193@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148179
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T121532
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T174500
SUMMARY:Performance:Center Stage Strings @ A2 Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, take in the next generation of extraordinary string talent when Center Stage Strings performs at Top of the Park. \n\nThis nationally acclaimed training program was founded in 2010 by violinist and U-M Professor Danielle Belen to nurture high-level artistry against the vibrant backdrop of Ann Arbor in the summer. Featuring brilliant young artists aged 13 to 26 from across the country\, each selected through a highly competitive audition process\, the program offers young musicians the ability to focus purely on developing their talents and defining their artistic voices. Bringing together exceptional musicianship and youthful passion\, this concert will highlight powerful and inspiring works by a diverse range of composers\, celebrating voices both past and present. Don’t miss the gorgeous lyricism and prodigious talent from the students of Center Stage Strings live at A2SF!
UID:148180-21903194@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148180
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903866@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260518T111755
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Matt Watroba
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 40 years in radio and 50 years of performing!\n\nIn 2026\, longtime radio host and folk music advocate Matt Watroba celebrates an extraordinary milestone: 40 years behind the microphone. Known for his warm presence\, deep musical knowledge\, and unwavering support of artists\, Watroba has become a cornerstone of Michigan’s folk and roots music scene.\n\nFrom the beginning of his radio career in 1986 at Detroit public radio\, WDET\, to his current work on Michigan State public radio\, WKAR\, Watroba has dedicated himself to sharing traditional and contemporary folk music with audiences across the region. Over the decades\, his programs  have introduced countless listeners to emerging and established artists\, while preserving the storytelling traditions that define the genre.\n\n“Radio has always been about connection\,” said Watroba. “Connecting people to music\, to stories\, and to each other. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to spend 40 years doing something I love\, in a community that values and supports it.”\n\nIn addition to his work on the air\, Watroba is widely recognized for his contributions as a concert performer\, community sing leader\, and educator. He has played a key role in fostering Michigan’s vibrant folk community\, helping to create spaces where artists and audiences come together in meaningful ways.\n\nColleagues and listeners alike praise Watroba for his authenticity and passion. “Matt doesn’t just play music—he lives it\,” said a longtime collaborator. “His voice is part of the fabric of this community.”
UID:147016-21900244@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147016
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260327T100258
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Les Greene & The Swayzees
DESCRIPTION:Les Greene has energy\, enthusiasm\, and dance moves somewhere between James Brown and Elvis. He was — and remains — a tornado of energy onstage\, both vocally and physically. –Miami New Times\n\nLes Greene\, the voice of Little Richard in the recent “Elvis” movie and Grammy nominated soundtrack\, with his band The Swayzees vibrantly bring you a powerful force of roots rock n soul. With a high energy twist on the genre all while staying true to its sound this is the unique yet recognizable spin that music needs right now and hasn’t seen in some time. \n\nHailing from the vibrant musical landscape of Baltimore\, Les Greene was destined for a life steeped in rhythm and melody. From a young age\, he was drawn to the soulful sounds that permeated the streets of his hometown – the smooth jazz\, the funky grooves\, the raw emotion of blues. Greene immersed himself in the rich musical heritage of his city\, honing his craft and developing his own unique voice as a musician.\n\nAt the core of Greene's music lies a deep reverence for the traditions of soul\, but he's never been one to simply replicate the sounds of the past. Instead\, he infuses his music with a modern sensibility\, blending elements of R&B\, funk\, and jazz to create a sound that feels both timeless and fresh. His songs are a testament to the enduring power of soul music – a celebration of love\, loss\, and the human experience.\n\nBeyond his talent as a solo artist\, Greene is also known for his dynamic live performances. Whether he's commanding the stage with his soulful voice and blistering guitar solos or leading a tight-knit band through a funky groove\, Greene is a consummate entertainer\, capable of captivating audiences with his boundless energy and magnetic stage presence. His live shows are a testament to the transformative power of music – a shared experience that brings people together and leaves them uplifted and inspired.\n\nIn a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain\, Greene's music serves as a beacon of hope and healing. It's a reminder of the power of art to transcend boundaries and connect us to something greater than ourselves. With his soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics\, Les Greene continues to touch the lives of listeners around the world\, spreading joy and inspiration wherever his music is heard. As long as there are hearts to be moved and stories to be told\, the soulful journey of Les Greene will surely continue to resonate for years to come.
UID:147017-21900245@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147017
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T135003
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Holly Near with Jan Martinelli
DESCRIPTION:Renowned singer-songwriter and activist\n\nHolly Near has been singing for a more equitable world for well over 40 creative years. She is an insightful story teller through her music\, committed to keeping the work rooted in contemporary activism. \n\nOne of the most powerful\, consistent\, and outspoken singers of our time\, her concerts elevate spirits and inspire activism. A skilled performer\, Holly is an outspoken ambassador for peace who brings to the stage a unique integration of world consciousness\, spiritual discovery\, and theatricality.\n\nHolly’s joy and passion continue to inspire people to join in her celebration of the human spirit. Equally compelling at her shows and through recordings\, Holly’s music fully engages listeners in the world around them —speaking to anyone who believes in peace\, justice\, and feminism\; a wonderful spectrum of humanity.​\n\nPlease note early start time of 7:30!
UID:147438-21901026@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147438
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T121534
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Spotlight Solo Recital: Samuel Rosenthal\, viola
DESCRIPTION:Violist Samuel Rosenthal performs a solo recital.\n\nCenter Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.
UID:148182-21903196@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148182
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260407T145732
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Blake Whyte
DESCRIPTION:Wander Free tour\n\nA songwriter\, actor\, vocalist\, and theatre educator\, with supreme soul. Unpredictable\, yet fluid\, and freely authentic. Blake creates experiences that reawaken our strong bonds to the earth and humanity.\n\nWith the release of his new single Wander Free\, written during a rare quiet week away from family life in the wilds of Scotland’s Loch Lomond and Trossach’s National Park\, Blake Whyte invites audiences into an inspiring\, healing\, and deeply soulful experience.
UID:147439-21901027@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147439
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T121535
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260703T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Young Artist Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. 
UID:148183-21903197@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148183
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T121535
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260705T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260705T160000
SUMMARY:Performance:MPulse Faculty Chamber Music
DESCRIPTION:Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.\n\nFACULTY BIOS \n\nhttps://www.centerstagestrings.com/faculty
UID:148184-21903198@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148184
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260422T135226
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260707T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Davy Knowles
DESCRIPTION:“My favorite modern bluesman” –Joe Satriani\n\nWhether playing acoustic\, mandolin\, national steel\, or screaming electric guitar\, Davy Knowles has an unmistakable style.  Since bursting on to the scene with his band Back Door Slam’s critically acclaimed album ‘Roll Away’ in 2007 (“I heard the spirit of Jimi Hendrix” Patrick McDonald - Seattle Times)\,  Davy’s star has only risen. His sophomore release ‘Coming Up For Air’ was produced by the legendary Peter Frampton (“Davy already has a recognizable style. He’s definitely the gunslinger guitarist of the 21st century\,’’- Peter Frampton).\n\nKnowles has several top-5 Billboard Blues charting albums under his belt\, high profile TV appearances (Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS Good Morning America among others)\, and has been praised with high accolades from heroes and press alike - but it’s not just the music industry who has taken note. Knowles was also the very first artist in history to perform live to the International Space Station directly from mission control in Houston TX\, and has had his music taken to the Space Station by two astronauts\, Nicole Stott and Ron Garan\, on their missions orbiting Earth. \n\nNever one to be satisfied or to sit still\, Knowles has explored multiple genres and styles\, from the hard-hitting 70’s classic rock influenced album ‘Three Miles From Avalon’\, to the haunting acoustic delta blues of ‘1932’\, and the sweet\, soul-searching folk of 2023’s ‘If I Should Wander’. \n \nWhether spending an evening onstage armed with just an acoustic guitar\, or wielding his well worn and trusty Telecaster while fronting his blues/rock trio - and at any point in between the two - Davy Knowles is a versatile and formidable songwriter and musician.
UID:147618-21901365@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147618
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260508T121536
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260707T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260707T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Spotlight Solo Recital: Daniel Wang\, cello
DESCRIPTION:Cellist Daniel Wang performs a solo recital.\n\nCenter Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. 
UID:148185-21903199@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148185
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260508T115623
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
DESCRIPTION:Modern blues and funk infused rock and roll\n\nBlack Joe Lewis is the realest motherfucker there is. When Covid sidelined his touring this past year\, he started laying concrete to help support his baby mama and his kid. That’s fuckin’ real. When Joe and his band\, the Honeybears\, popped onto the national stage over a decade ago\, many critics embraced him but still\, there were some that maintained that they hadn’t paid their dues. Joe’s still here. Still going. Still cashing checks and snapping necks. The dues of hard work\; the delirious heights of the industry as well as the disappointments and low hanging fruit. Through this all\, Joe’s only honed his mastery over gut bucket blues guitar and his true voice. It’s a vital and distinctly American voice that never anticipated the attention he wound up receiving\, never went looking for it either. It just started happening. The garage\, the blues\, the propulsive and synergistic live performances that inhabit the spaces of James Brown\, Lightnin’ Hopkins\, and the MC5...those things happened naturally from the very beginning and could only be accurately communicated in the live experience\, not a press release or a slick brand campaign. Sharon Jones\, Charles Bradley\, Cedric Burnside and Lightnin Malcolm\, The Dirtbombs\, Detroit Cobras\, the Strange Boys\; these are some of the artists that Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears shared countless bills with\; almost a roll call of the most influential soul and garage bands of the last twenty five years. Has the soul blues garage explosion from that era been commodified or worked into the overall template of pop rock? Sure. But the ground floor was a vital space for people that like guitars and grease and at this point Black Joe Lewis is one of the last standing that was there. Last of a dying breed. Or maybe a missing link. Does this make him a throwback? A throwback to a throwback? It’d be tempting and easy for Joe to go along with that but nah\, we don’t think so. We know that Joe Lewis is genuinely doing his thing and that he’d do it regardless of what’s coming down the pipe. A stone cold original and a veteran at that. If you like whistling in your music and some floppy hat\, quaky kneed dudes cloyingly singing at you\, then you might not “get it” but whatever...there are enough intrepid\, degenerate weirdos that do. Those are the folks Joe cares about. Not the glad handing set. Not the fair-weather friend set getting down with the flavor of the month. Like the title of his last album says\, “the difference between me and you” is Joe defining for himself that there’s the belabored wannabes and then there’s dudes that actually “HAVE the blues”...whatever the hell THAT is! Joe’s concrete pouring boss is gonna miss him.
UID:148044-21902880@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148044
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260121T094153
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Mark Jewett & The Strategic Advisors w/sg Jackamo
DESCRIPTION:Country-tinged roots rock\n\nMark Jewett is an insightful Michigan native storyteller who writes songs that push the boundaries of Americana into an uncommon blend of folk\, rock\, blues\, and prog rock. In them\, listeners will hear and feel honesty\, gratitude\, and thoughtful introspection\, with doses of humor and drama to vary the pace. His songs betray the effort he makes to find just the right words\, taking cues from the likes of Randy Newman\, John Prine\, and Nick Lowe.\n\nMark assembled the band known as The Strategic Advisors to record his 2nd full length album\, “The Lucky One\,” released in 2021. The band is comprised of some of SE Michigan’s finest musicians\, including Billy Harrington (drums & vocals)\, Michael Harrington (pedal steel\, electric & acoustic guitars)\, Ken Pesick (bass)\, Amy Petty (vocals & guitar) and Dale Grisa (keyboards). The band is extremely versatile and sonically\, they make Mark's tunes span the wide space between classic folk and epic soundscapes you might expect to hear from Pink Floyd. Somehow\, it all fits together to provide an attention grabbing extravaganza.\n\nDetroit-based indie-folk band Jackamo opens. Led by sisters Alison and Tessa Wiercioch (vocals) and Jimmy Showers (guitar)\, and known for their blood harmonies\, acoustic textures\, and lyric-driven storytelling\, their sound is intimate\, nostalgic\, and always evolving.
UID:144056-21894595@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144056
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260508T121537
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Young Artist Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. 
UID:148186-21903200@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148186
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260506T094709
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Howie Day
DESCRIPTION:“…unpredictable\, engaging and cathartic…Day’s grasp of the musical veil and reveal is uncanny” –Glide Magazine\n\nHowie Day’s emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him both critical praise and a legion of devoted fans. He is known for his energetic\, heartfelt shows\, where he connects with audiences through the strength of his songwriting and his quirky sense of humor. Day’s warm tenor voice “soars into fluttering\, high registers\, but also grates with real\, pleading grit\,” as one critic put it. \n\nA native of Bangor\, Maine\, Day began playing piano at age five and guitar at age 12. By 15\, he was writing his own songs and performing across New England. Shortly after graduating high school\, Day became a fixture at college coffeehouses across the U.S. He wrote\, financed\, and released his first effort\, Australia\, which was named Best Debut Album at the 2001 Boston Music Awards. \n\nDay began experimenting with effects pedals and loop-sampling techniques as he performed\, layering live percussion with vocal harmonies and guitar parts to become a veritable one-man band. He went on to sell over 30\,000 copies of Australia as he navigated the independent music scene and continued to hone his craft. After signing with Epic Records\, Day released his\nmajor-label debut\, Stop All The World Now\, and hit the road to support it. Since the release of this ground breaking album 20 years ago\, featuring 4x platinum single \"Collide\"\, Howie Day continues to astound audiences with his everlasting music. Two additional studio albums (Sound The Alarm\, Lanterns) and his incredible live show will no doubt cultivate life changing and poignant moments for people around the world for many years to come.
UID:147114-21900393@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147114
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T121538
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:MPulse Student Chamber Music Concert
DESCRIPTION:Student ensembles perform chamber music as part of the Center Stage Strings summer program.\n\nCenter Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.
UID:148187-21903201@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148187
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260318T094532
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:The James Hunter Six
DESCRIPTION:New music!\n\nThe James Hunter Six returns with their first album on Easy Eye Sound\, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. British singer\, songwriter and GRAMMY-nominated James Hunter has been a legendary fixture in the scene for over three decades with his gritty voice and sharp songwriting earning him acclaim around the world. This new record features a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison (‘Ain’t That A Trip’)\, marking a full-circle moment for the artist hailed by MOJO magazine as “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.”\n\nHunter and his six-piece band have toured the world for decades from tiny clubs to large festivals\, with Hunter also sharing the stage to support legends including Mavis Staples\, Aretha Franklin\, BB King\, Etta James\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Van Morrison.  Whether belting out up-tempo R&B or crafting candle-lit ballads\, James Hunter is a must-see artist who effortlessly draws from the depths of his musical well\, leaving audiences captivated and craving more. \n\nSet for release January 16th\, ‘Off The Fence’ is a landmark album for James Hunter himself for a number of different reasons. In many ways it represents his past\, his present and his future. The new album is the perfect amalgam of everything that is great about James Hunter’s songwriting\, delivery and outlook. It also marks a fresh start. His first release on Dan Auerbach’s (The Black Keys) Easy Eye Sound label\, 2026 is going to be a big year for Hunter\, striking the world with music that matters. Get ready to ride with The James Hunter Six.
UID:146713-21899543@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146713
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T121538
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T160000
SUMMARY:Performance:Chamber Music Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. 
UID:148188-21903202@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148188
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260422T135028
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Lucy Wainwright Roche
DESCRIPTION:“she can turn pain into beauty like no one else” –The Denver Clarion\n\nThose familiar with Lucy Wainwright Roche are aware of her bell tone voice\, her unshakable melodies\, and her knack for wise\, wry lyrics that clench the heart. It’s no surprise that Wainwright Roche is the daughter of Suzzy Roche (The Roches) and Loudon Wainwright III\, and half sibling to Rufus and Martha Wainwright. She grew up on the road\, steeped in music.\n​\nLucy has built her own audience as a touring singer/songwriter and recording artist\, with critically acclaimed releases: Eight Songs\, Eight More\, Lucy\, There’s a Last Time for Everything and Little Beast. Other recordings include a collaboration with her sister Martha Wainwright: Songs In the Dark\, a collection of lullabies\, and three duet recordings with her mother Suzzy Roche: Fairytale and Myth (winner of Vox Pop Independent Music Awards)\, Mud and Apples\, and I Can Still Hear You.\n​\nArmed with a guitar\, a deadpan sense of humor\, killer songs\, and a voice that makes tough guys cry\, she’s built a solid following across the US and Europe. She has often opened shows for such luminaries as The Indigo Girls (and she sings in their band)\, Mary Chapin Carpenter\, and Neko Case\, and she’s one of a few who can step out alone in front of a thousand strangers and play an entire set to a rapt audience.
UID:147619-21901366@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147619
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260513T181531
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260713T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Summer Carillon Concert Series: Jeremy Chesman
DESCRIPTION:Summer carillon concerts are free and open to all\, including to families and their pets. The music happens rain or shine. This season\, all concerts are scheduled at Lurie Tower. When you arrive\, take a program from the stand near the tower and have a seat outdoors wherever you like\, or bring your own lawn chair or blanket (even your own picnic!). Concert staff wearing nametags will be available to answer questions or direct you to accessible restrooms and other facilities. For best acoustics\, sit far enough away from the tower to have a direct line of sight to the bells.\n\nMetered visitor parking is available behind the Walgreen Drama Center. Additional street parking along Bonisteel Blvd. is available after business hours\, and metered visitor parking is available by the E.V. Moore Building (lot NC10)\, the North Campus Recreation Building (lot NC44)\, and the Art & Architecture Building (lot NC43).\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST\n\nJEREMY CHESMAN is an artist\, scholar\, teacher\, and healer (but he’s not as pretentious as he seems). He was the first person to graduate from the University of Michigan with a master’s degree in carillon performance (admittedly\, a little ostentatious). He then went on to study at the Royal Carillon School of Belgium as a fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation\, graduating with distinction. He subsequently earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in Organ Performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. During a global pandemic\, he decided it would be a good time to earn a degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a focus on voice disorders.\n\nDr. Chesman has dedicated his career to a deep study of diverse facets of music. His research in pedagogy has resulted in the book *Making Music on the Carillon* and two albums with Alfred Music of the music for the Suzuki Organ School\, volumes 7 and 8. His invited masterclasses have taken him to such institutions as Yale University and the Universities of Michigan and Texas. As speech-language pathologist\, he has presented research on the aging voice\, caring for vocal performers\, and laryngeal health. He performs regularly on organ\, carillon\, and harp in such exotic locales as Australia\, Canada\, France\, Belgium\, Sweden\, Portugal\, and the Netherlands. He is happiest making music on Sunday mornings with his faith community at St. James Episcopal Church using music\, where he uses music to help give glimpses of the divine.
UID:148268-21903621@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148268
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T121539
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Spotlight Solo Recital: Christopher Yun\, violin
DESCRIPTION:Violinist Christopher Yun performs a solo recital.\n\nCenter Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. 
UID:148189-21903203@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148189
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T121540
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:MPulse Student Chamber Music Concert
DESCRIPTION:Student ensembles perform chamber music as part of the Center Stage Strings summer program.\n\nCenter Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.
UID:148190-21903204@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148190
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T121540
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:MPulse Student Chamber Music Concert
DESCRIPTION:Student ensembles perform chamber music as part of the Center Stage Strings summer program.\n\nCenter Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.
UID:148191-21903205@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148191
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T121541
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Finale: Young Artist Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts. Join us for this finale performance featuring students from the 2026 season.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. 
UID:148192-21903206@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148192
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260508T115344
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Las Guaracheras
DESCRIPTION:A contemporary vision of the salsa sound\n\nLas Guaracheras is a powerful Latin music sextet formed in 2017 in the city of Cali\, Colombia. Their repertoire spans Afro-Caribbean rhythms such as salsa\, as well as music from Colombia’s Pacific region. In their compositions\, Las Guaracheras place a strong emphasis on gender perspective and on the recognition and empowerment of women’s roles in the music industry - particularly within Colombia’s Latin Music scene. Through their lyrics\, they convey a manifesto of female power and resilience.
UID:148045-21902881@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148045
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260513T181532
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Summer Carillon Concert Series: Ellen Dickinson
DESCRIPTION:Summer carillon concerts are free and open to all\, including to families and their pets. The music happens rain or shine. This season\, all concerts are scheduled at Lurie Tower. When you arrive\, take a program from the stand near the tower and have a seat outdoors wherever you like\, or bring your own lawn chair or blanket (even your own picnic!). Concert staff wearing nametags will be available to answer questions or direct you to accessible restrooms and other facilities. For best acoustics\, sit far enough away from the tower to have a direct line of sight to the bells.\n\nMetered visitor parking is available behind the Walgreen Drama Center. Additional street parking along Bonisteel Blvd. is available after business hours\, and metered visitor parking is available by the E.V. Moore Building (lot NC10)\, the North Campus Recreation Building (lot NC44)\, and the Art & Architecture Building (lot NC43).\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST\n\nELLEN DICKINSON is University Carillonneur at Yale University\, and College Carillonist at Trinity College. More than thirty of her students have completed the exam process to become Carillonneur members of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA). In 2020\, Ellen was commissioned by a consortium of six colleges to write *A New Carillon Book*\, a beginning carillon lesson book featuring diverse music from many people and places\, and original music.\n\nShe has served the GCNA in many capacities\, most recently as chair of the Sally Slade Warner Arrangements and Transcriptions Competition. She was awarded the GCNA Certificate of Extraordinary Service in 2017 for distinguished service to the carillon art worldwide.
UID:148269-21903622@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148269
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260422T134731
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260721T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:David Cook
DESCRIPTION:An American Idol success story\n\nDavid Cook (and yes\, the same David Cook who launched into stardom following his American Idol Season Seven win – breaking several Billboard chart records when 14 of his songs debuted on the Hot Digital Songs chart and 11 of his songs debuted on the Hot 100) certainly knows his way around a good song. His first album\, “Analog Heart\,” came out pre-Idol\, and his last album\, “Digital Vein\,” nicely bookended that chapter of Cook's career\, a chapter during which he sold more than two million albums (including his platinum-certified eponymous album) and\, collectively\, more than five million tracks (including two platinum-certified singles) worldwide.\n\nDavid continues to find success\, not only for himself\, but also as a writer for other artists and touring throughout the world. In April 2022\, David released his latest single\, “TABOS” (This'll All Be Over Soon). The single's release coincided with his return to the American Idol® stage to perform for their special 20th-anniversary reunion show. In July 2024\, David released his latest single\, \"Dead Weight\" co-written with long-time collaborator\, Andy Skib to coincide with his summer tour.\n\nDavid’s 2026 VIP Experience includes: \nOne GA ticket \nInvitation to Q&A session\nVIP laminate\, signed by David\nFirst access merch shopping and 20% off voucher redeemable during the VIP session only\nEarly entry into the venue
UID:147620-21901367@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147620
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260325T100027
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Kaki King
DESCRIPTION:A landscape of sound that pulls at the heart and invites you in.\n\nDubbed by Rolling Stone as \"a genre unto herself\,\" Brooklyn\, NY-based Kaki King has proven to be just that.  Her career has taken her all over the world\, sharing stages with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters\, contributing music to award-winning films (Sean Penn's Into The Wild)\, and performing at the London Jazz Festival and the Paris Les Femmes s'en Melent.  \n\nHer explorations into the guitar and multimedia have led to the creation of groundbreaking work such as The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body\, Modern Yesterdays\, and a new multi-media musical production for children called BUGS. Kaki continues to create\, perform\, and lend her musical voice to the forefront of contemporary music\, as shown on her 2025 EP\, Tutto Passa\, and recent album\, SEI\, the soundtrack to a unique performance piece where guitarists become dancers\, coordinating their whole bodies to perform the rigors of both choreography and composition.  \n\nEndorsed by Ovation Guitars\, Kaki released the EP Stop Sometime last August and remains a force on the music scene\, touring Italy and Germany in the fall and performing both solo and BUGS shows throughout parts of the United States into 2026\, while also and scheduling yet another EP for release on February 13.
UID:147010-21900238@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147010
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260423T100120
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Mandolin Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Four mandolinists Don Stiernberg (Chicago)\, Carlo Aonzo (Italy) Brian Oberlin (Grand Rapids) and Don Julin (Traverse City) collaborate for the first time. This musical free-for-all throws solos\, duos\, and full-on mandolin pileups at you like it’s some kind of stringed instrument carnival. Joining the fun is rhythm section Andy Henley (guitar) and Tom Knific (bass). The genres range as far as your mind can wonder as the one-of-a-kind group delves into classical\, swing\, bluegrass\, originals and all things mandolinistic.
UID:147906-21902383@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147906
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260112T132027
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260725T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:South For Winter
DESCRIPTION:“Must-see artist” –No Depression\n\nWith a blend of dreamy acoustic duets\, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads\, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins. The act is composed of New Zealander Nick Stone and Coloradan Dani Cichon\, and together the two multi-instrumentalists and songwriters combine ethereal harmonies\, poetic lyricism\, percussive finger-style guitar\, bluesy resonator\, suitcase stomp\, and driving mandolin into a genre-bending sound described by American Songwriter as “impeccable”. South for Winter has received nominations such as Finalist for “Best Group/Duo” in the 2023 International Acoustic Music Awards and Semi-Finalist in the 2023 and 2022 International Songwriting Competition. Their music has been praised by sites such as American Songwriter (\"laden with delicate harmonies\, intricate guitar-work\, and earthy vocals... impeccable sound\")\, No Depression (\"must-see artist\")\, and AmericanaUK (\"an ethereal\, dreamy\, journey...a journey well-worth taking\").
UID:143449-21893189@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143449
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260406T125453
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260726T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Wild Child
DESCRIPTION:Infectious folk-pop from Austin\, Texas\n\nWild Child is the Austin-born songwriting partnership of Kelsey Wilson and Alexander Beggins\, a duo whose chemistry has powered more than a decade of acclaimed indie-folk releases and spirited live shows. What began as a spontaneous creative spark in the back of a tour van evolved into one of Austin’s most beloved bands\, known for warm harmonies\, candid storytelling\, and an ever-evolving blend of folk\, pop\, and soulful brass-driven arrangements. After years of near-constant touring and the launch of their individual projects - Wilson’s Motown-leaning Sir Woman and Beggins’ dream-pop alter ego CoCo Zandi - the pair stepped back to explore new sounds and space\, unsure when or how Wild Child might return.\n\nThat return arrived in an unexpected moment of stillness. When the world shut down and stages went dark\, Wilson and Beggins found themselves back in a room together\, preparing for online performances\, rediscovering the spark that shaped their earliest songs. Within minutes\, new material poured out - an organic reminder of the ease and honesty that has always defined their collaboration. The band reunited with longtime musical family and stepped into the studio with the same sense of openness and urgency that fueled their earliest recordings\, capturing raw\, unvarnished performances that leaned into emotion over perfection.\n\nWild Child’s creative community has always been central to their story - whether weathering a Texas ice storm together\, writing by candlelight when power went out\, or inviting new voices into their creative circle. Over the years\, the band has continued to expand its sonic world while staying grounded in heartfelt songwriting and the distinct vocal interplay that first drew fans in. Their music reflects resilience\, connection\, and the messy joy of making something together when it matters most.\n\nToday\, Wild Child is following their curiosity wherever it leads: building out their label imprint Reba’s Ranch Records and diving into Wild Child for Kids\, a project that lets them explore the same heart and imagination of their music through a family-friendly lens. With an ever-growing family of collaborators and a renewed commitment to making music on their own terms\, the band remains a defining voice in the vibrant indie-folk musical landscape\, continually finding new ways to surprise themselves and the listeners who have followed them from the beginning.
UID:147110-21900389@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147110
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260513T181533
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260727T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Summer Carillon Concert Series: Margaret Pan
DESCRIPTION:Summer carillon concerts are free and open to all\, including to families and their pets. The music happens rain or shine. This season\, all concerts are scheduled at Lurie Tower. When you arrive\, take a program from the stand near the tower and have a seat outdoors wherever you like\, or bring your own lawn chair or blanket (even your own picnic!). Concert staff wearing nametags will be available to answer questions or direct you to accessible restrooms and other facilities. For best acoustics\, sit far enough away from the tower to have a direct line of sight to the bells.\n\nMetered visitor parking is available behind the Walgreen Drama Center. Additional street parking along Bonisteel Blvd. is available after business hours\, and metered visitor parking is available by the E.V. Moore Building (lot NC10)\, the North Campus Recreation Building (lot NC44)\, and the Art & Architecture Building (lot NC43).\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST\n\nMARGARET PAN is a freelance carillonneur based in Boston. She has performed around the world\, including as a featured recitalist at festivals in Europe and North America and at congresses of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America and the World Carillon Federation. She was winner of the 2017 international carillon competition in Springfield\, Illinois\, and third laureate in the 2019 Queen Fabiola competition in Mechelen\, Belgium. Margaret has taught beginning students at the University of California\, Berkeley and the University of Toronto\, and given masterclasses at Yale University and in Toronto. She has also served on the GCNA Examination Committee for over a decade\, initially as juror and currently as co-chair.\n\nMargaret began studying carillon in 2007 at Princeton University\, graduated from the Royal Carillon School in Belgium in 2012\, and was a fellow at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales\, Florida in 2015. Her academic degrees (SB and PhD) are in physics and astrophysics\, and she works as an astronomer at the Smithsonian Institution studying planetary dynamics in our and other solar systems.
UID:148270-21903623@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148270
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260422T133615
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:All About Eve presents GOOD TROUBLE:
DESCRIPTION:Close harmony vocal trio All About Eve (Katie Geddes\, Deb Wood\, Mary Fithian) offers up a repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs encompassing folk\, country\, pop\, and gospel genres\, with an emphasis on edgy lyrics and topical content. Eric Fithian accompanies on guitar.\n\nThis evening will feature repertoire chosen especially for these times.
UID:147621-21901368@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147621
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260422T133130
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260731T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:East Nash Grass
DESCRIPTION:“fast picking\, bright harmonies\, and timeless lyricism” –Glide Magazine\n\nHow did East Nash Grass follow up their 2024 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Best New Artist? By earning a nomination for Entertainer of the Year\, IBMA’s highest honor\, in 2025\, and celebrating fiddler Maddie Denton’s win as Fiddler of the Year. In short\, East Nash Grass have quickly established themselves as the fresh new face of Nashville’s storied bluegrass tradition\, a supergroup of rising stars: Grand Master Fiddle champion Denton is joined by banjo player Cory Walker (banjo player on the five-time nominated “Carter & Cleveland” album this year\, among numerous accolades)\, 2022 IBMA Momentum Mandolin Player of the Year Harry Clark\, and charismatic frontman James Kee. This is an all-star band that harkens back to the sort of talent collected in the original Blue Grass Boys and a powerhouse leader of the next generation in bluegrass excellence.\n\nRolling Stone had them among the “best of what we saw” at RockyGrass in 2025\, praising their “rowdy set of high-octane bluegrass numbers\,” and noting\, “The group itself is a rapidly-rising force on the national touring scene.”\n\nAnd “rowdy” is right. They are far more than just a group of impressive instrumental technicians\, building on night after night of three-set gigs on Nashville’s East Side\, playing tiny stages for the love of it between tours backing bigger acts. It’s a hard-forged bond that translates into an infectious on-stage energy that audiences can’t seem to get enough of.\n\nWith their new release\, “All God’s Children” (Mountain Fever\, August 22\, 2025)\, they show a depth and feel\, too\, that goes well beyond the traditional bluegrass fair\, with nods to Gypsy jazz and East Village folk\, and eye toward moving bluegrass forward and keeping it from being too mired in the past. If East Nash Grass isn’t the future of the genre it’s only because they’re already among its leading lights.
UID:147615-21901362@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147615
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260422T140018
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Chris Pierce
DESCRIPTION:“One of America’s most talented\, gifted\, and affecting artists.” –American Songwriter\n\nChris Pierce is a singular American voice. An artist whose songs carry equal parts soul\, truth\, and grace. Rooted in folk\, blues\, and Americana\, his music speaks plainly yet profoundly to the human condition\, earning him a reputation as one of the most moving performers of his generation.\n\nPierce gained global attention when he was personally invited by Neil Young to serve as special guest opener on Young’s Coastal Tour. His song “We Can Always Come Back to This\,” which he co-wrote\, was featured in three episodes of This Is Us\, later reaching #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart and introducing his songwriting to millions worldwide.\n\nOver the course of decades\, Pierce has toured extensively as both a headliner and sought-after support act\, sharing stages with B.B. King\, Neil Young\, Al Green\, Steve Earle\, Seal\, Aaron Neville\, Jill Scott\, Allison Russell\, and Blind Boys of Alabama\, among many others. His live performances\, often just voice\, guitar\, and an unmistakable presence\, are known for their emotional depth and rare intimacy.\n\nRecent highlights include Pierce’s rendition of “Southern Man” on Heart of Gold\, a Neil Young tribute album also featuring Eddie Vedder\, Brandi Carlile\, Fiona Apple\, and Steve Earle. He has appeared in performance and interview on NPR’s World Café and Mountain Stage\, and delivered acclaimed sets at Newport Folk Festival\, AmericanaFest\, Folk Alliance International Conference\, MerleFest\, BottleRock Napa Valley\, Calgary Folk Music Festival\, and Vancouver Folk Music Festival.\n\nPierce’s albums American Silence and Let All Who Will received widespread critical praise from NPR\, Rolling Stone\, Forbes\, American Songwriter\, No Depression\, SiriusXM\, The Bluegrass Situation\, and Americana UK. American Silence was named #1 Best Folk Album of 2021 by PopMatters\, while “Residential School” was recognized by Folk Alley as one of the 100 Essential Folk Songs.\n\nHis new highly anticipated full-length album 'Songs for the Heavy Hearted' will be released in the summer of 2026. The project continues Pierce’s lifelong commitment to fearless storytelling and songs that meet the moment. Music grounded in compassion\, conviction\, and a deep belief in our shared humanity. As ever\, he writes and performs with the steady hand of an artist who understands that a song can be both a mirror and a lantern\, illuminating hard truths while offering light enough to carry forward.
UID:147907-21902384@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147907
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260513T181534
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260803T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260803T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Summer Carillon Concert Series: U-M Students
DESCRIPTION:Summer carillon concerts are free and open to all\, including to families and their pets. The music happens rain or shine. This season\, all concerts are scheduled at Lurie Tower. When you arrive\, take a program from the stand near the tower and have a seat outdoors wherever you like\, or bring your own lawn chair or blanket (even your own picnic!). Concert staff wearing nametags will be available to answer questions or direct you to accessible restrooms and other facilities. For best acoustics\, sit far enough away from the tower to have a direct line of sight to the bells.\n\nThis performance features graduate student Austin Zhu and additional performers TBA.\n\nMetered visitor parking is available behind the Walgreen Drama Center. Additional street parking along Bonisteel Blvd. is available after business hours\, and metered visitor parking is available by the E.V. Moore Building (lot NC10)\, the North Campus Recreation Building (lot NC44)\, and the Art & Architecture Building (lot NC43).
UID:148271-21903624@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148271
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260126T110912
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Girl Named Tom
DESCRIPTION:New music!\n\nFrom a small-town minivan to sold-out theaters\, Girl Named Tom’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable. Siblings Bekah\, Caleb\, and Joshua Liechty grew up making music together but officially formed their band in 2019\, hitting the road with a self-funded tour and their debut EP\, Another World. Their tight harmonies and heartfelt songwriting captivated audiences\, leading them to make history as the first group to win The Voice. \n\nSince then\, the trio has sold over 100\,000 tickets across 40 states\, headlined nationwide tours\, and performed at the Grand Ole Opry\, the Indianapolis 500\, and on The Ellen Show. They’ve shared the stage with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra\, Kelsea Ballerini\, Lady A\, and Pentatonix\, but their signature sound remains unmistakably their own—fusing folk\, pop\, and sibling magic to create music that moves the soul. \n\nIn April 2026\, Girl Named Tom will hit the road on a nationwide tour promoting their new album\, Dust to Dust. The momentum will keep rolling with a performance on NBC’s The Voice in early April\, alongside an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show shortly thereafter.
UID:144361-21895231@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144361
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260319T111210
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Moonmill
DESCRIPTION:Ethereal folk pop stories\n\nMoonmill is a folk pop duo based in Brooklyn\, NY. Nine years after meeting in high school choir class in Ann Arbor\, Mary Collins and Kaye Hamada accidentally moved two blocks away from each other in Brooklyn and realized that the songwriting partners they’d been looking for had been one text away all along. One song led to another\, and Moonmill came to be! Through sophisticated guitar lines and rich\, crystal clear vocal harmonies\, Moonmill blends classic Simon & Garfunkel-esque folk sensibilities with contemporary singer/songwriter confessional lyricism and ethereal pop production elements\, creating songs that feel like entire worlds listeners can escape to.
UID:146714-21899544@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146714
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260225T104308
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Bill Kirchen
DESCRIPTION:Album release party!\n\nBill apparently got off his butt and recorded a bunch of new songs. Given that Ann Arbor is his ancestral home\, and the very place he and some like-minded souls formed Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen\, Bill has promised not to wear you out with too much inscrutable new material. He has assured us that he’ll also bring some reminiscences with a good selection of songs from his checkered past. And as we've never been able to get him out of here without him launching into a few Dylan songs\, we’ll be on guard for that as well. What else? Oh yes\, he did say he had some home town Stories That Can Finally Be Told\, but offered no assurances that he will remember them. He also said\, tell ‘em I’m bringing my Texas band Rick Richards and Jack Saunders for the full Honky-Tonk Rock’n'Roll  experience\, and that I’m quite a bit jollier than that picture would indicate. \n\nGrammy nominated guitarist\, singer and songwriter Bill Kirchen is one of the fortunate few who can step on any stage\, play those trademark licks which drove the seminal Commander Cody classic Hot Rod Lincoln into the Top Ten nationwide\, and elicit instant recognition. Named a “Titan of the Telecaster” by Guitar Player Magazine\, he celebrates a musical tradition that embraces rock ‘n’ roll\, blues and bluegrass\, Texas Western swing and California honkytonk. Nick Lowe describes Bill as “... a devastating culmination of the elegant and funky… a really sensational musician\, with enormous depth.” Justly famous for his indelible Telecaster sound\, Bill Kirchen has been everywhere over the span of a 50-plus-year career: he was a founding member of the legendary Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen\; he released a dozen critically acclaimed solo albums\; he toured internationally with Nick Lowe and has performed or recorded with Doug Sahm\, Gene Vincent\, Elvis Costello\, Dan Hicks\, Emmylou Harris\, Linda Ronstadt \,Bruce Hornsby and Link Wray.
UID:145911-21898089@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145911
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260225T100728
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260809T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:North Ingalls and Ananda Murari
DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/6405/6406 for more detail.
UID:145912-21898090@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145912
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260401T160318
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260810T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:The High Kings
DESCRIPTION:“A Folk Juggernaut” –The New York Times \n\nAs global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling\, The High Kings have consistently brought  the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide\, earning them chart-topping success and widespread acclaim. With their signature blend of classic tradition and modern edge\, The Rocky Road Tour promises to be a vibrant showcase of Irish culture\, energy\, and musicality. \n\nFollowing a record-breaking 2024 – including a sold-out world tour\, a feature on Disney’s critically acclaimed Only Murders in The Building\, and over 5 million weekly streams – the band are showing no signs of slowing down. Their momentum continued in 2025 with a string of sold-out U.S. tour dates.\n\nBut it was their inclusion on the soundtrack of Sinners\, starring Michael B. Jordan and directed by Ryan Coogler\, that marked a defining moment in their global recognition. The film’s soundtrack\, already topping international streaming charts\, was curated by Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer Ludwig Göransson\, a long-time admirer of The High Kings’ distinctive vocal blend and musicianship. After attending their sold-out show at The Troubadour in Los Angeles earlier this year\, Göransson selected two tracks—“The Rocky Road to Dublin” and “Go Lassie Go”—to feature prominently in the film’s score.\n\nThe Rocky Road Tour 2026 will build on this global success\, offering audiences a high-energy live show that reinforces The High Kings’ place at the forefront of Irish folk. With a renewed focus on storytelling\, musicianship\, and connection\, the tour reflects the group’s ongoing commitment to honouring Ireland’s folk legacy while pushing creative boundaries.
UID:146719-21899549@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146719
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260324T094355
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260811T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Fink
DESCRIPTION:New music!\n\nThe City Is Coming to Erase It All is Fink’s ninth studio album\, following 2024’s Beauty In Your Wake. Recorded in Zennor\, Cornwall\, the album was made with a strict era-specific approach. Imagining a record Michael Chapman might have made\, right down to the guitar strings. Grammy-winning producer Sam Okell helped guide the process: “If it didn’t exist in 1974\, you’re not allowed to use it.”\n\nBut this is nowstalgia\, not nostalgia. “I want something new\, but with the same ethos\,” singer Fin Greenall explains. There’s a parallel between the restless 18-year-olds Fink once were and the autumn-aged family men they are now. Touring remains a compulsion as much as a joy\, despite having played every major European city countless times. “The need to play your new material is so overwhelming that it trumps all the comforts and trinkets.”\n\nCity is a product of this hunger for discovery\, and idolatry of the album as a form – like we had in 1974. City’s cover mirrors its interior\, the first song is the greeting\, the instrumental closer the conclusion. It’s a story. It’s a record for people who\, like its creators\, are curious. People who happily face a little cold for music\, who light a crackling fire back home\, who sit with these songs until they’re ready to chase after their own blue sky.
UID:146259-21898729@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146259
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260325T100505
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Raynes
DESCRIPTION:Sophisticated\, irresistibly catchy folk-pop\n\nBritish-American trio Raynes formed when Mat Charley and Joe Berger\, both born and raised in North Dakota\, came across a video of UK native Mark Race on Instagram and fell in love—first with his face\, then with his voice. After a few messages and phone calls\, Mark was on a plane to the US to start a band (a few months later\, he had the flight number tattooed on his arm).\n\nSince then\, Raynes has signed with Sony Music Publishing and released six singles and four EPs\, drawing hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners and tens of millions of streams and earning press in Billboard and People. They’ve performed at BottleRock Festival and in clubs\, concert halls\, and amphitheaters across the US and the UK\, developing a reputation as a high-energy live act.\n\nIn 2025\, Raynes’ rendition of “I Want You to Want Me” was featured in an episode of Love Is Blind on Netflix.\n\nKnown for their intricate vocal harmonies and unique instrumentation as well as their poetic lyrics\, Raynes has yet to come up with a good answer as to what genre their music falls under. With all three members coming from different musical backgrounds\, the boys combine their diverse influences to form a group that draws inspiration from around the globe\, incorporating elements of folk\, rock\, and chamber pop with Celtic and world music to create a wholly original—and difficult to categorize—sound.
UID:147011-21900239@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147011
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260225T100900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260814T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:West Texas Exiles
DESCRIPTION:“While the band tends to describe its sound as Southwestern rock ’n’ roll\, you’ll also hear influences of Tejano and Conjunto\, the Pogues\, the British Invasion\, and even New Age — capturing the breadth of music in the Lone Star State.” \n–Texas Music\n\nFeaturing five musicians who grew up in El Paso\, Lubbock and Amarillo\, the West Texas Exiles draw upon the wide-open western reaches of the Lone Star State with a wide-ranging\, Americana-centered sound. Rising from the embers of the Dirty River Boys\, which Marco Gutierrez co-founded in 2009\, the Austin band features a triple-threat of songwriters in Gutierrez\, Daniel Davis and Colin Gilmore (son of legendary Texas troubadour Jimmie Dale Gilmore)\, plus seasoned bassist Eric Harrison and latter-day Dirty River Boys drummer Trinidad Leal. The Exiles' 2023 debut EP paved the way for their first full-length album\, 8000 Days\, due out later this year. The recordings build upon the live chops the group has honed through a weekly residency at Austin’s legendary Continental Club plus gigs at key local events such as SXSW and Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion\, as well as high-profile touring appearances at Nashville’s Americanafest\, Braun Brothers Reunion and San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival.
UID:145913-21898091@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145913
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260303T131156
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:George Bedard
DESCRIPTION:A Tribute to Carl Perkins\n\nIn the 14th annual installation of Bedard’s History of American Music series\, he will feature a tribute to rockabilly great Carl Perkins\, including his classic songs “Honey Don’t”\, “Blue Suede Shoes”\, and “Dixie Fried”.\n \nHe will also explore the year 1963\, from rock’n’roll and surf music to country and R&B. The band will perform music by artists of many genres\, including George Jones\, The Surfaris\, Otis Redding\, Little Johnny Taylor\, and Bob Dylan.
UID:146108-21898396@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146108
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260513T132617
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:American Patchwork Quartet
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking confluence of heritage roots\, jazz\, and world music influences.\" –Mix Magazine\n\nAmerican Patchwork Quartet (APQ)—founded by multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross and shaped in collaboration with an ensemble of internationally celebrated musicians—binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication\, country twang\, West African hypnotics\, and East Asian ornamentation. Their debut album was recently nominated for “Best Folk Album” at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards. \n\nA southern-born roots music aficionado\, Ross is also the founder of the world-renowned Gullah group Ranky Tanky. In APQ\, he collaborates with a core quartet that weaves dynamic guitar work\, Indian classical vocals\, and a jazz-driven rhythm section into a richly textured sound. Together\, these world-class musicians form a living patchwork of traditions and perspectives—united not by similarity\, but by a shared commitment to collaboration\, representation\, and artistic integrity. \n\nAPQ resonates as a potent symbol of unity through diversity. It stands as a testament to the notion that\, from a collage of varied backgrounds\, a coherent and beautiful whole can be fashioned. Mirroring America’s cultural mosaic\, APQ stitches together a story that’s both intricate and resilient. The fabric of their music is genuine—woven from honest collaboration and the pursuit of deeper understanding. Each carefully chosen piece explores America’s patchwork soul and highlights the joys\, sorrows\, and unwavering hope of a nation crafted by shared dreams and diverse histories. \n\nA deliberately designed homage to America’s past and a showcase of its dynamic present\, APQ beckons listeners to reflect on our shared identity and savor the musical threads that bind us. Just as an intricate quilt becomes a cherished family heirloom\, when the distinct patterns of APQ’s music align in perfect harmony\, the result is both a blanket of warmth and a timeless treasure.
UID:148244-21903436@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148244
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260508T113238
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260818T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Devon Allman's 20 Years Strong Tour
DESCRIPTION:Devon Allman’s sound sits squarely in the sweet spot of soulful Southern rock\, blues\, and improvisational jam.\n \nCelebrating 20 years since the release of his first album and national tour\, the 20 Years Strong Tour is a special retrospective show featuring music from across Devon’s celebrated career — including The Allman Betts Band\, Devon Allman’s Blues Summit\, Royal Southern Brotherhood\, Honeytribe\, Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter’s Rollers\, and classic songs from the Allman Brothers Band catalog.\n \nDevon first gained widespread recognition with Honeytribe and later as co-founder of the acclaimed supergroup Royal Southern Brotherhood. Since then\, he has carved out a powerful independent career that honors the traditions of blues and the jam-band world while delivering a modern sound and original songwriting voice.\n \nWith multiple albums and years of global touring under his belt\, Devon Allman is known for electrifying live performances\, top-tier musicianship\, and a signature style that blends blues\, rock\, soul\, and improvisation into a distinctly contemporary Southern sound.
UID:148047-21902883@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148047
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260423T100422
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Chastity Brown
DESCRIPTION:Folk\, rock\, and blues\, melodic sensibility\, and honest emotion​\n\nBased in Minnesota\, but with roots in Tennessee\, Chastity Brown grew up surrounded by country and soul music. In the full gospel church of her childhood\, she played saxophone and drums and found her singing voice and a passion for music. Her first show was in Knoxville\, TN\, and then it was on to Minneapolis. Since then\, she’s been featured on NPR’s “Favorite Sessions\,” CMT\, American Songwriter\, the London Times\, Paste Magazine and others. Chastity has toured the U.S. and abroad\, appearing on the U.K.’s Later…with Jools Holland.​\n\n“A work of brooding soul eloquence\, alt-rock wiriness\, atmospheric pop sweetening and folk-infected naturalness.”\n– NPR Music
UID:147908-21902385@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147908
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260423T095814
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:The Trews Acoustic Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Trews Acoustic Trio features three principal members of the acclaimed rock band The Trews - Colin Macdonald\, John-Angus Macdonald\, and Jack Syperek\, delivering a powerful\, stripped-down take on the songs that have defined one of Canada's most successful rock acts. Centered on harmony\, musicianship\, and storytelling\, the trio format brings a raw\, intimate energy to The Trews' catalogue. \n\nBehind these acoustic performances are The Trews' career achievements\, including seven critically acclaimed studio albums\, 20 Top 10 Rock radio singles (including three #1's)\, and multiple Gold and Platinum certified releases. The band has performed thousands of shows worldwide alongside artists like The Rolling Stones\, KISS\, and Bruce Springsteen\, earned numerous awards and JUNO nominations\, and continue to build on their success with their #1 single 'The Breakdown' and their latest album The Bloody Light.
UID:147909-21902386@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147909
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260218T134033
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260821T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Damn Tall Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass with a little punch\, attitude\, grit and gravy\n\nDamn Tall Buildings is a celebrated folk-bluegrass band known for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals. Based in Brooklyn\, this seasoned trio—Max Capistran\, Sasha Dubyk\, and Avery Ballotta—has spent over a decade honing their craft through dedicated touring and recording. With a distinctive sound that weaves heartfelt lyrics into thoughtful fiddle\, guitar\, and bass arrangements\, they embody a unique blend of Americana roots and contemporary style. From intimate local venues to larger global stages\, their captivating performances leave a lasting impression on audiences around the globe.\n\nInitially honing their skills through busking\, Damn Tall Buildings brings an infectious energy to their music. Their varied influences extend beyond bluegrass\, infusing elements of old-time\, blues\, and jazz into their songwriting. With seamless vocal harmonies and captivating instrumental solos\, the trio creates a cohesive sound that feels greater than the sum of its parts. As they continue to travel and grow\, Damn Tall Buildings fosters a welcoming spirit\, inviting audiences to join them on a journey through their vibrant\, well-crafted performances. Critics have praised their ability to establish a musical blend that defies categorization\, offering a warm and reflective embrace that is both enthusiastic and deeply resonant.
UID:145643-21897627@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145643
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260403T153549
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260822T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Rodney Crowell
DESCRIPTION:Rodney Crowell is the songwriter’s songwriter and an icon among giants. Native Texan\, Crowell is a multi-Grammy Award-winning troubadour with fifteen number one hits. Over the course of his career\, Crowell has gracefully blended his own mainstream success as an artist with a prolific catalog of songs cut by the likes of Emmylou Harris\, Johnny Cash\, Waylon Jennings\, Keith Urban and more\, making him a master among his peers. \n\nWith more than 40 years of American roots music under his belt\, Crowell has also been cited as the architect of Americana music\, extending his genre reach\, but owing to the distinctly universal\, literary quality of his writing\, he has also penned beloved songs for artists as diverse as Bob Seger\, Etta James\, the Grateful Dead\, John Denver\, Jimmy Buffett and countless others.\n\nA member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame\, Crowell is also the author of the acclaimed memoir\, Chinaberry Sidewalks\, and teamed up with New York Times best-selling author Mary Karr for Kin: Songs by Mary Karr & Rodney Crowell in 2012\, with Karr saying of her collaborator\, “Like Hank Williams or Townes Van Zandt or Miss Lucinda\, he writes and croons with a poet’s economy and a well digger’s deep heart.” Crowell was honored with ASCAP’s prestigious Founder’s Award in 2017\, and that same year released the album Close Ties\, which spawned another Grammy nomination for “It Ain’t Over Yet” with Rosanne Cash and John Paul White in the category of Best Americana Song. 2019’s Texas was a collection of Lone Star-centric collaborations with Ringo Starr\, Willie Nelson\, Ronnie Dunn\, Steve Earle and more\, and Crowell’s most recent album release is the 2021 set\, Triage. \n\nCrowell came up in Nashville’s songwriting heyday alongside Guy Clark\, Townes Van Zandt\, and Steve Earle and has continued that legacy of camaraderie and kinship with his peers well into the iconic era of his career. As many say - “your favorite song was probably written by Rodney Crowell.” Crowell has four daughters and lives with his wife and dog in Tennessee. He writes every day and loves tending to his garden.
UID:147337-21900843@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147337
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260303T125202
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Annie & Rod Capps Band
DESCRIPTION:Official album release show!\n\nAnnie and Rod Capps have established themselves as well-respected songwriters\, musicians and performers\, with three albums topping the Folk Radio charts and as 2-time Kerrville New Folk Finalists. The Capps’ sound meets at the intersection of Americana & Folk drawing on rock\, jazz\, blues and bluegrass influences. What comes out is a hybrid sound all their own.  Genuine and playful\; effortless and endearing\; this duo\, along with bandmates\, Jason Dennie and Ozzie Andrews\, has been sharing their music with happy audiences in quality music venues\, house concerts\, coffeehouses and festivals throughout their home state of Michigan and beyond.\n\nTonight’s show celebrates the release of Annie and Rod’s album\, Never Done. The 10th album from Michigan rockers turned ‘folkies’ features 10 original songs that combine themes of nostalgia and personal growth\, with plenty of heart-felt realness\, charming self-awareness\, and a dusting of humor. “Never Done” reflects the Capps’ hope that maybe we really do get better with age as long as we keep working\, learning and evolving.
UID:146109-21898397@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146109
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260519T001054
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Marty O'Reilly
DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/6679/6680 for more detail.
UID:148321-21903923@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148321
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260513T133058
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260829T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Maddy Ringo
DESCRIPTION:A fresh voice in the timeless tradition of American folk music\n\nSince picking up a music career through busking on the streets of Toronto\, Maddy Ringo has been a fresh voice in the timeless tradition of American folk music. The daughter of a born-and-bred Canadian and an American peacenik\, Maddy learned the Rise Up Singing catalogue as a seven-year-old\, laying her foundation in the works of Joan Baez\, Arlo Guthrie\, Bob Dylan\, and the like. Now\, based in Ann Arbor\, having recently graduated from the University of Michigan\, she has made her way to the forefront of the Southeast Michigan folk scene with her multi-instrumental songwriting and rich mezzo vocals. Her latest release\, “Going Up That Mountain” deals with the weight of coming of age in an ever-accelerating world.
UID:148246-21903438@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148246
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260407T145508
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260830T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:BIIRD
DESCRIPTION:BIIRD are an all-female trad supergroup that have been mystifying the masses with their lively\, zealous set and uncompromising dedication to Irish design since their inception last year. Bringing the trad session vibe from the corner of a pub to a global audience\, their energy is unmatched.  This is a sisterhood born out of a shared passion for keeping the tradition of Irish music alive\, giving it a new look and keeping it on its toes. When they’re performing together\, a magic flows between them\, and that mix of skill and sorcery make them incomparable.\n\nAfter appearing on the Late Late Show in February 2025 BIIRD went on to sell out every show on their debut Irish & UK tour\, including their upgraded show at Vicar St... all before even releasing any music.  BIIRD then went on to play Mainstage at ATN to 15\,000 adoring fans.  Having recently signed up with Primary Talent as booking agents 2026 promises to be an incredible year of touring for the supergroup with an extensive Irish\, UK and US tour soon to be announced\, among other hugely exciting ventures.\n\nThe flock of BIIRDs is made up of Lisa on harp\, banjo\, vocals\; Laura Doherty on fiddle and guitar\; Zoran Donohoe on concertina\; Sal Heneghan on fiddle and harp\; Miadhachlughain O’Donnell on flute and vocals\; Nicole Lonergan on fiddle\; Niamh Hinchy on vocals and synth\; Aoife Kelly on cello\; Ciara Ní Mhurchú on fiddle\; Hannah Hiemstra on drums\; and Claire Loughran on fiddle and harp.
UID:147435-21901023@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147435
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260226T144516
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260915T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Bill Edwards Album Release and Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Bill Edwards is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Ann Arbor\, MI. He’s known for his thoughtful\, moving and sometimes hilarious songs\, supported by his fine voice and excellent guitar playing. You’d probably call his style “rootsy”\, ranging from classic country to acoustic rock\, with an emphasis on well-crafted lyrics.
UID:145914-21898092@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145914
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260513T133239
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Dean Johnson
DESCRIPTION:“Johnson draws from the same well as John Prine or Tom Waits\, filtering the light of daily life through the grimy windows of a barroom” –Paste Magazine\n\nWith I Hope We Can Still Be Friends\, his debut for Saddle Creek\, Dean Johnson makes a pact with the listener: He will sing you his truth in the most heartfelt and charming way possible\, if you promise to keep an open mind.\n\nJohnson spent years tending bar at Al’s Tavern in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood. There\, he encountered folks of all stripes\; and regulars enthusiastically murmured about his budding musical greatness — There’s the best songwriter in town! Johnson was a kind of local lore\, a long-held family secret\, before the singer finally broke out in 2023 with his debut album\, Nothing For Me Please\, at age 50.\n\nI Hope We Can Still Be Friends is essentially an anthology that bridges Johnson’s earliest days as a songwriter with his present-day outlook and abilities. There are songs that have been in his setlists for years\, and others that will be new to fans. Each of its 11 tracks contains jocular social commentary or lovingly rendered affairs of the heart. \n\nLike John Prine or Kris Kristofferson’s country-adjacent sound\, devastating humor and economical profundity refracted through a barroom’s haze\, the album is filled with easygoing twang\, sad characters\, universal truths and the absurdity of everyday life.
UID:148245-21903437@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148245
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250918T100906
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:The Gothard Sisters
DESCRIPTION:The Gothard Sisters are three sisters Greta\, Willow and Solana. They are contemporary Celtic folk multi-instrumentalists\, composers\, performers and songwriters. Blending Celtic\, folk\, world\, classical and new age musical influences\, the Gothard Sisters bring songs to life with violin\, acoustic guitar\, mandolin\, bodhran\, djembe\, whistle and vocal harmonies\, creating music that is “vivid\, inspirational and captivating.” (Tim Carroll\, Folk Words Review 2018)\n\nRaised and homeschooled by artists in the Pacific Northwest\, the Gothard Sisters grew up immersed in nature\, imaginative play and traditional folk and classical music. Their music takes inspiration from folk music traditions around the world\, timeless stories\, new age and classical records\, and nature itself. Writing and recording near their home in the Pacific Northwest\, USA\, the band has released 11 albums and performed over 2\,000 live shows over the course of their career.
UID:139459-21885567@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139459
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260513T111551
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:California Guitar Trio
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 35 years\n\nFor 35 years\, California Guitar Trio (CGT) has redefined what a small ensemble can achieve on one stage. Since forming in 1991\, the group has captivated audiences with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres — blending rock\, jazz\, classical\, and global influences\, with the occasional surf or spaghetti Western twist for good measure.\n\nFounded by Paul Richards\, Bert Lams\, and Hideyo Moriya\, CGT emerged from the creative lineage of guitarist Robert Fripp and quickly built a reputation for precision\, interplay\, and adventurous musical exploration. Today\, the trio continues its evolution with Paul Richards\, Bert Lams\, and Chapman Stick player Tom Griesgraber\, who joined the group in 2020. Griesgraber’s addition expanded the ensemble’s sonic palette with deep bass textures\, orchestral layering\, and new harmonic possibilities while preserving CGT’s signature musical language.\n\nEqually known for dazzling musicianship and genuine connection with audiences\, CGT concerts blend intricate three-part counterpoint with storytelling\, humor\, and an inviting stage presence that makes listeners feel like participants rather than spectators.
UID:148247-21903439@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148247
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260430T121427
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:David Nail: Down To The Studs
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Kennett\, Missouri\, David Nail is well-respected up and down Music Row. Some might even call him a “tour de force” as his songs pull no punches in evoking the demons with which he has wrestled through much of his life. \n\nThe GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum singer/songwriter’s early releases\, I’m About To Come Alive\, The Sound Of A Million Dreams\, I’m A Fire and Fighter\, ignited his reputation as an innovator and creative risk-taker yet left Nail feeling restless. This led to the departure of the only record company home he’d ever known\, MCA Nashville\, where he’d formed friendships that endure even now. Through dealing with his own journey of mental health and the feeling of needing to “rebel against what people expect you to be\,” Nail began making his most “organic” work to date\, David Nail & The Well Ravens\, with Jason Hall and Andrew Petroff. That project liberated Nail and propelled him into his next adventure. Writing solo for the next few months led to his debut solo independent EP Oh\, Mother\, a reflective piece of work. Of the title track\, Rolling Stone noted that “the song creeps in like a sunrise — quiet\, restrained cello and keys are the only underpinning for Nail’s powerful vocals at first. But then it slowly builds to something more massive and majestic.” That release was followed by Bootheel 2020 and Bootheel 2021\, projects dedicated to the singer/songwriter’s hometown in the “bootheel” of Missouri. Nail released an EP titled Best of Me in 2023 and the title track has seen heavy press support and country radio airplay. 2024 brought more touring than ever\, two great single releases “If I Could Call” and “Why” featuring Aubrie Sellers. \n\nNail plans on releasing the start of an excitingly different and elevated album project this year leaving behind any self-imposed restrictions. In Nail’s own words\, “My philosophy has always been\, I just hope to have a good enough year that I can have a next year while staying as true to myself as I possibly can.”
UID:147966-21902634@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147966
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260303T124506
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260920T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:The Bros. Landreth: Tumbling Wild Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:New Music!\n\nThe Bros. Landreth are two-time JUNO Award winners from Winnipeg\, known for their blend of guitar-driven\, soulful\, blood harmony roots music. The band\, the core of which consists of brothers Dave and Joey Landreth\, has earned critical acclaim and a dedicated audience for their heartfelt songs\, inventive musicianship\, and powerful performances. From their early days attending their father's gigs as babies (\"Mom would tuck us into a bassinet and slide us under the bar tables\,\" says Dave)\, the brothers have spent a lifetime touring rock clubs\, theatres\, and music festivals across North America\, the UK\, Europe\, and Australia\, including stand-out performances at Byron Bay Blues Festival in Australia and Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival in Los Angeles. In 2023\, a banner year for the band\, Joey and Dave became Grammy-winning songwriters when Bonnie Raitt’s cover of their song\, Made Up Mind (from their first album\, Let it Lie)\, earned the Grammy for Americana Performance of the Year. The recognition was a fitting nod from one of their musical heroes\, as their own music draws inspiration from the well-worn records of their childhood — Bonnie Raitt's blues\, Little Feat's funky country-rock\, Ry Cooder's eclectic instrumentals\, Lyle Lovett's twangy traditionalism — culminating in a sound that salutes the past while planting its flag firmly in the present.\n\nDrawing on the energy of their recent live shows and a newfound sense of creative purpose\, The Bros. Landreth returned to the studio for their fourth full-length album\, Dog Ear. This record captures the spontaneous and collaborative spirit of their touring band\, which includes drummer Roman Clarke and producer Murray Pulver\, and marks a new\, more effortless approach to songwriting. The band describes the album as a deeply personal and emotionally resonant work\, exploring themes of family and the quest for stability amidst the itinerant life of a touring musician\, and says it's \"really about trying to figure out what it means to be a consistent force in the lives of the people you care about.\" With songs like the title track written for their children\, the album captures a raw and focused energy in the studio\, featuring a handful of magical first takes and special collaborations with pop vocalist Begonia\, keyboardist Glenn Patscha\,and a powerful guest vocal performance from their longtime hero\, Bonnie Raitt\, who appears on two tracks (Knuckles\, Half Moon Eyes).
UID:146111-21898399@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146111
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260212T094722
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Paula Cole THIS FIRE: 30
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the inner fire of all life. May our seeds of light open\, brighten\, and sow peace on earth.\n\nPaula Cole returns to the stage with THIS FIRE: 30—a special anniversary tour celebrating three decades of This Fire. A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for her fearless writing and genre-blending sound\, Cole broke boundaries with songs that were both deeply personal and universally resonant.\n\nOn THIS FIRE: 30\, Paula will perform This Fire in its entirety—revisiting the era-defining music that sparked a generation and bringing new life\, nuance\, and power to the songs fans have carried with them for decades. Expect an intimate\, emotionally charged performance that honors the original spirit of the album while showcasing the artistry and perspective she’s continued to evolve.\n\nSpanning 50+ markets across the US\, the UK\, and Europe\, THIS FIRE: 30 marks a major touring moment for Paula Cole—one of her most far-reaching runs in years—celebrating a classic album and the enduring connection it created with listeners around the world.\n\nPAULA COLE SOUNDCHECK VIP EXPERIENCE - THIS FIRE: 30\nOne (1) General Admission ticket \nInvitation to pre-show soundcheck experience with Paula Cole*\, including:\n- Intimate performance from the piano (2-3 songs)\n- Q&A session\nOfficial THIS FIRE: 30 Zine\nCommemorative VIP laminate & lanyard\nEarly entry into the venue\nMerchandise shopping before doors open to the public\nLimited availability\n*No formal meet & greet or photo with Paula included. Guests are welcome to take photos from the audience.
UID:145052-21896597@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145052
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260422T133431
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Ron Pope
DESCRIPTION:“...an eclectic mix of country\, roots\, americana\, soul and sass…a terrific guitar and keyboard player\, and a natural storyteller\, with an ease that endears him immediately to the audience” –Lonesome Highway\n\nFiercely independent\, Nashville-based recording artist\, Ron Pope\, carved his niche in the digital era's early days with his breakout hit\, \"A Drop in the Ocean\,” which has amassed over 1 billion streams\, earning platinum status in the US\, alongside double platinum status in Sweden. His prolific songwriting is a natural fit for Music City’s Americana\, roots\, and country communities\, garnering praise from publications such as Rolling Stone\, Billboard\, CMT\, Relix\, and The Tennessean. With each release\, including his most recent album\, American Man\, American Music\, released in February 2025\, Pope continues to captivate audiences with his raw authenticity and profound storytelling\, soul-stirring melodies\, and introspective lyricism. Beyond his own musical endeavors\, Pope writes and produces for other artists\, and serves as a guiding light for aspiring musicians navigating the ever-changing landscape of today’s music industry.
UID:147614-21901361@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147614
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260518T112220
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Dan Tyminski Band
DESCRIPTION:The pinnacle of modern bluegrass music\n\nDan Tyminski was six years old when his parents began taking him to fiddle contests\, square dances\, and bluegrass festivals across New England. For a young musician who would later become one of the biggest names in modern-day bluegrass\, those early experiences were life changing.\n\n\"Watching live music always spoke to me much louder than sitting in front of my record player\,\" he remembers. \"I loved it. Wherever music was being played\, I wanted to go watch. Years later\, I still feel that way.\"\n\nThroughout his 30+ year career\, Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. His voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brothers’ classic song\, “I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow\,” in the film\, Oh Brother\, Where Art Thou? and his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey Brother” was a global smash\, having been streamed more than a billion times to date. His diverse solo projects and years of work with Alison Krauss and Union Station have yielded troves of award-winning music.  \n\nIn recent years\, Tyminski’s live shows with the Dan Tyminski Band have become bluegrass fan favorites and are regularly on the must-see lists among music fans of any genre. \n\nOver the course of his career\, Tyminski has also evolved into a prolific songwriter\, penning songs with Monty Criswell\, Phillip Lammonds\, Kristian Bush\, Ashley Monroe\, Chris Stapleton and many others. \n\nDan has been honored with 14 Grammy Awards and is a four-time Male Vocalist of the Year honoree by the International Bluegrass Music Association.
UID:148248-21903440@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148248
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260303T124712
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261003T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Susan Werner
DESCRIPTION:“Vulnerability has rarely been so witty or concise in modern song.” –Boston Herald\n\nOver the course of her twenty five year career\, Susan Werner has earned a reputation as “one of the most innovative songwriters working today” (Chicago Tribune). With formidable chops on guitar (she began playing at age 5) and piano (she was a guest on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz)\, along with a graduate degree in voice performance\, her shows are a one-woman master class in musicianship. Although best known as an acoustic songwriter that came up through coffeehouses and folk festivals\, the Chicago-based artist has written songs in the style of Gershwin and Cole Porter (I Can’t Be New\, 2004)\, gospel music (The Gospel Truth\, 2007)\, traditional Cuban “son” (An American In Havana\, 2016)\, and New Orleans junk piano (NOLA\, 2019). In 2014 she composed the music and lyrics to the musical theater score Bull Durham\, The Musical (MGM). Her songs have been recorded by Tom Jones\, Michael Feinstein\, and Shemekia Copeland\, and her latest recording of originals\, The Birds of Florida\, took flight in 2022.
UID:146112-21898400@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146112
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260319T111810
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261006T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:The Bad Plus Farewell Tour
DESCRIPTION:Powerful\, groove-oriented jazz-rock fusion\n\nThe Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades they have played with spirit and adventure\, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization\, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide with their unique sound and flair for live performance.\n\nThe Bad Plus continues to push boundaries as founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band with Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) – instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation within the band that is re-energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques while exploring the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync.
UID:146717-21899547@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146717
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260327T101154
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Martin Sexton
DESCRIPTION:“The best live performer I’ve ever seen.” –John Mayer\n\nMartin Sexton tours in support of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open - the critically-acclaimed double vinyl live album. The show will include these fan-favorites as well as some new material and surprise covers.
UID:147014-21900242@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147014
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260513T100253
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261011T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:The Ark's Fall Fundraiser: An Evening with Sarah Jarosz
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Jarosz is a six-time GRAMMY Award winning singer\, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Since her recorded debut in 2009\, she has released seven solo albums and two albums with I’m With Her\, her band with Sara Watkins and Aoife O’Donovan. In addition to her multiple GRAMMY\, Americana Music Association\, and Folk Alliance awards\, her work has received widespread critical praise from publications including Rolling Stone\, The New York Times\, and USA Today. Jarosz has appeared three times on PBS’s legendary Austin City Limits television show and numerous times on A Prairie Home Companion\, Live From Here\, and the Grand Ole Opry. She is currently based in Nashville\, Tennessee.\n\n\n$500 Platinum ticket includes:\nReserved seating\, front and center\nDessert reception 6:00 to 6:30 pm\nDrinks\nTax-deductible contribution to The Ark of $448.50\n\n\n$260 Gold ticket includes:\nReserved seating\, center and just behind Platinum ticket buyers\nDessert reception 6:00 to 6:30 pm\nDrinks\nTax-deductible contribution to The Ark of $208.50\n\n\n$160 Silver ticket includes:\nReserved seating in drink rail areas\nDessert reception 6:00 to 6:30 pm\nDrinks\nTax-deductible contribution to The Ark of $108.50\n\n\n$60 Bronze ticket includes:\nGeneral Admission seating in remaining seats\nTax-deductible contribution to The Ark of $28.50
UID:148024-21902855@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148024
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:GA - The Ark
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DTSTAMP:20260508T112915
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261012T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Alash
DESCRIPTION:Alash are masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the ancient art of throat singing\, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve\, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with western elements\, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new\, yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage.\n\nAlash first toured the U.S. under the sponsorship of the OpenWorld Leadership program of the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Arts. Since then they have returned many times\, to the delight of American audiences. The Washington Post described their music as “utterly stunning\,” quipping that after the performance“audience members picked their jaws up off the floor.”\n\nAlash enjoys collaborating with musicians of all stripes. Since their early partnership with the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra\, they have joined forces with musicians across the spectrum—from country to classical to jazz to beatboxing. Alash appeared as guest artists on Béla Fleck & the Flecktones’ Grammy-winning holiday CD Jingle All the Way (2008). They joined Chicago’s innovative Fifth House Ensemble in a groundbreaking concert series called Sonic Meditations\, and later were part of a “global jam band” which recorded the soundtrack for the video game The Pathless. Most recently\, Bady-Dorzhu Ondar teamed up with beatboxer Shodekeh in a live recording of original Tuvan songs filtered through the creative artistry of hip hop musicians.
UID:148048-21902884@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148048
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
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DTSTAMP:20260422T132841
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261013T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
DESCRIPTION:Guitar-slinging\, story-driven American rock & roll\n\nDuane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father\, the legendary Dickey Betts\, the second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues\, raw passion\, and six-string mastery. Backed by his band\, Palmetto Motel\, Betts delivers a dynamic live show filled with searing guitar solos\, heartfelt storytelling\, and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy. Fans can expect a blend of roots rock\, blues\, and some improvisational jamming\, creating an electrifying yet deeply authentic experience. With top-tier musicianship\, a connection to rock ‘n’ roll history\, and the desire to make every performance a true experience\, a Palmetto Motel show is an unforgettable journey that no music lover should miss.\n\nPalmetto Motel is…\nJohnny Stachela (guitar\, vocals)\nPedro Arevalo (bass\, vocals) \nVincent Fossett Jr. (drums)\nMax Butler (B-3 organ)
UID:147616-21901363@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147616
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
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