BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UM//UM*Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20070311T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20071104T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260813T101439 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Movie Nights at The Connector DESCRIPTION:Wanna watch a movie and eat free popcorn? Join the Connector Community Assistants and watch a new movie or a classic while meeting new or familiar faces! Settle-in for a cozy night with us every Thursday as we enter into comfy Fall weather. \n\nThe Connector is located in West Quad. UID:150143-21908229@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150143 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Building,Community Engagement,Community Gathering,Free,Housing,Welcome Week,Welcome Week Event,Welcome26 LOCATION:The Connector CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260819T150208 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Paris is Burning DESCRIPTION:Where does voguing come from\, and what\, exactly\, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s African American and Latinx Harlem drag ball scene. Made over seven years\, *Paris Is Burning *offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion “houses\,” from fierce contests for trophies to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia and transphobia\, racism\, AIDS\, and poverty. Featuring legendary voguers\, drag queens\, and trans women—including Willi Ninja\, Pepper LaBeija\, Dorian Corey\, and Venus Xtravaganza—*Paris Is Burning *brings it\, celebrating the joy of movement\, the force of eloquence\, and the draw of community.\n\nDigitally remastered by the UCLA Film and Television Archive in conjunction with Sundance Institute and Outfest UCLA Legacy Project. Preservation funded by Sundance Institute\, Outfest\, and the Andrew J. Kuehn Jr. Foundation. UID:149768-21907164@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149768 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Film,Film Series,Humanities,Lgbtq LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260916T121732 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Baroque Chamber Orchestra DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan’s Baroque Chamber Orchestra studies and performs repertoire from the late Renaissance\, Baroque\, and the early Classical periods. While directed by faculty members Aaron Berofsky\, baroque violin\, and Joseph Gascho\, harpsichord/organ\, many performances are led by the students themselves. Using period instruments and replicas from the university’s growing Stearns Collection\, the musicians gain vital hands-on experience and learn about the history and context of early music and performance practice. UID:148719-21904661@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148719 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261006T121726 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Come from Away DESCRIPTION:*Come from Away* is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander\, Newfoundland\, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover\, when 38 planes\, carrying thousands of people from around the globe\, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11\, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers\, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music\, an open bar\, and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.\n\n*Come from Away* has earned global success with 37 award nominations and 13 wins\, most notably Best New Musical at the 2019 Olivier Awards and Outstanding Musical at the 2017 Drama Desk Awards. The show’s global presence resonates with audiences as an uplifting reminder of humanity’s ability to come together.\n\nBook\, Music\, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein\nDirected by Vincent J. Cardinal\nMusic Direction by Cynthia Kortman Westphal\n\n–––\n*Parking / Traffic alert for attendees:*\nhttps://smtd.umich.edu/2026-construction UID:148661-21904577@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148661 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Music,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260929T181737 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:James Box\, trombone DESCRIPTION:The Department of Winds & Percussion hosts a guest recital by James Box\, trombone\, joined by Liz Ames\, piano.\n\nMr. Box is Principal Trombonist of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. UID:153038-21914972@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153038 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261001T181824 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Jazz Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a performance by the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble – the most competitive of the University’s jazz ensembles. Open by audition only\, most seats are filled by majors within the Department of Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation.\n\nKris Johnson\, conductor UID:148662-21904578@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148662 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur Miller Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261011T192112 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Markley (2026-2027) (Housing) DESCRIPTION: UID:150757-21914948@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T094110 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Off Book: Tour de Force (A Force of Tour) DESCRIPTION:Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino create a completely improvised musical in an attempt to combat the notion that musicals should be “carefully crafted” or “thought out at all.” \n\nJessic and Zach wrote and composed music for the WGA award-winning Peacock Series Baking It starring Maya Rudolph\, Amy Poehler and Andy Samberg. The duo has also written songs and musical sketches for the hit animation show Rick and Morty\, Party Over Here (a Fox sketch show produced by The Lonely Island)\, the Peacock series Pitch Perfect: Bumper In Berlin\, Buzzfeed\, FunnyOrDie and Nickelodeon. Zach and Jess are currently developing TV and Film projects with Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions\, David Wain (The State\, Role Models\, Wanderlust) and Elizabeth Banks’ Brownstone Productions. They also created and starred in Serious Music\, a digital series for ABC. \n \nTheir improvised musical podcast Off Book has been praised by various online publications including Indie Wire\, USA Today\, Parade\, AV Club and Splitsider and been featured at Comedy Central’s Clusterfest Festival\, Moontower\, the world renowned Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal\, and the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in LA. Zach and Jess were listed as one of Vulture’s “Comedians You Should and Will Know” and in early 2019 they released their first full-length musical comedy album The Calendar Album with Comedy Dynamics. UID:146938-21899821@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146938 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260925T132511 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T230000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Karaoke Night DESCRIPTION:Sing your heart out! Come to the Michigan Union Courtyard for a fun\, casual night of karaoke. UID:152775-21914498@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152775 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community,Karaoke,Music,Sing,Singing,Songs LOCATION:Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261002T161912 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T235900 SUMMARY:Well-being:Cook Scholars Free Sips DESCRIPTION:One month in\, are you looking for direction in networking\, searching student orgs\, or finding your way around Ann Arbor\, talk to us. We can help. During Sober October\, we'll treat you to Free Sips of your favorite beverage. Please indicate you're a Cook Scholar\, when you use the registration intake form (links on right). UID:153052-21915001@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153052 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Cook Scholars,Free,Networking,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261006T205633 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T235900 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Goosechase: Ghouls & Geese DESCRIPTION:Join the Ghouls & Geese Goosechase to explore campus haunts\, find free fall fun\, and make the most of spooky season. As you earn points\, you'll compete with fellow classmates for a top spot on the leaderboard. The 1st place winner gets a $100 gift card\, join now and start solving! UID:153389-21915780@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153389 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Competition,Explore,Fall,Goosechase,Halloween,On Campus,Prize LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261011T180012 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Head of the Charles DESCRIPTION:The team heads to Boston to face international competition at this historic regatta. UID:148218-21903330@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148218 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Boston, MA CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261001T095249 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T235900 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Intramural Sports Registration - Fall Blue Season DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nRegistration: October 12th – 21st\nRegular Season Round Robin: October 25th – November 13th\nPlayoffs: November 15th – December 4th\n\nCosts and Eligibility:\nPass Pricing (Must be purchased from the webstore before you can register)\nMaize/Blue Combo Pass: $20 per person for access to all offered sports during the Maize & Blue Seasons\nSemester Pass: $40 per person for access to all offered sports during the semester the pass was purchased.\n\nEligibility\nMust be a current student at the University of Michigan\, or an eligible member of Michigan Recreation.\n\nOffered Gaming/Esports:\n Single/Solo Leagues\n - Mario Kart at the IMSB Game Lounge\nTeam Leagues\n - Rocket League (2v2) at the IMSB Game Lounge\n\nOffered Traditional Sports (self-officiated\, played at IMSB):\n - Single/Solo Leagues \n - Badminton \n - Table Tennis\n\nTeam Leagues\n - Basketball (3v3) \n - Dodgeball (6v6) \n - Pickleball (Doubles) \n - Wallyball (4v4) UID:153155-21915191@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153155 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Esports,Games,Rec Sports,Social,Sports LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261011T180332 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Spooky Cider Mill Ride 👻🎃🍩 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Halloween road ride to the Dexter Cider mill\, where we'll stop for treats before returning home. While this is a no-drop ride\, riders should be comfortable riding ~25 miles at a 11-13 mph pace. \nAs always\, helmets are mandatory! Don't forget to bring water\, money/card/ID\, and a spare tube if you have one. Lights/reflectors are optional\, but highly recommended. Costumes are welcome! 👻🎃\nWill update the route once we're closer to the ride. Hope you can join us! UID:153183-21915504@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153183 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Washtenaw Dairy CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261011T180227 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T235959 SUMMARY:Other:MIT ECTC 2026 DESCRIPTION:Come compete with us in poomsae and sparring at MIT ECTC 2026! UID:151648-21911893@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151648 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Cambridge, MA CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260921T181519 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T220000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:2026 Second Year Studio Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nAugust 24 - October 18\, 2026\nExhibition Reception: October 1\, 1-2:30 p.m.\n\nIn their second year\, Stamps students complete a major milestone: Second Year Studio (SYS). It’s a course where\, per the syllabus\, students \"develop the capacity to work independently by identifying\, exploring\, and pursuing a single independent project that involves multiple iterations.\" \n\nStamps Lecturer & Student Exhibitions Coordinator Sally Clegg notes\, \"Each student takes their own path\, encountering questions that can shape the direction of their creative practice—how do I manage my time? How much constraint vs. freedom do I thrive on? What subject matter do I care about most deeply? How do my ideas about my future goals intersect with the work I want to make now?\" At the end of the semester\, students formally report on their experience in a presentation called the Sophomore Review\, and a faculty panel offers individualized feedback. \n\nInstalled throughout the Art & Architecture Building\, the Second Year Studio Exhibition showcases the art and design work created in this pivotal course by our rising third-year and transfer students\, and invites first-year students and other newcomers to explore both the building and the creative possibilities ahead. The show features 50 students who have volunteered to participate\, yet it honors every Stamps major who reaches the SYS milestone. The pieces on view span a wide array of media and capture a specific moment in each maker’s path: experiments in previously unfamiliar methods\, emergent passions\, creative risks taken\, iterations and reiterations\, and the seeds of so much future work.\n\nAs Course Coordinator\, Stamps Assistant Professor Pedram Baldari both teaches and works directly with all the faculty overseeing each section to collaboratively support the entire class. He offers this reflection on the diverse collection of work on view in this year’s exhibition.\n\nThese works engage a wide range of questions and concerns. Students investigate memory\, identity\, materiality\, ecology\, technology\, labor\, social relationships\, and the built environment through equally diverse formal approaches. While these subjects recur across the exhibition\, what stands out most is not a dominant thematic direction\, but a shared commitment to sustained inquiry.\n\nSYS is intentionally structured around a different learning model than project-based courses. Rather than responding to predetermined assignments\, students identify their own questions and spend an entire semester developing them through research\, experimentation\, critique\, and multiple iterations. The emphasis is not on arriving quickly at a resolved outcome\, but on cultivating the capacity to work independently\, remain responsive to new discoveries\, and allow the project itself to evolve through sustained engagement.\n\nAs a result\, the exhibition presents more than a collection of finished works. It documents different ways of investigating\, testing\, and refining ideas. Some students advance through material experimentation\, others through drawing\, installation\, performance\, digital media\, social engagement\, or speculative approaches. Each project reflects a distinct methodology that has developed through repeated cycles of making\, reflection\, critique\, and revision. In a sense\, the dialectical process generated by the nature of this course is the most significant thread connecting this year’s exhibition. It marks a point at which students begin moving beyond solving assignments toward constructing independent practices\, developing the habits of inquiry\, critical reflection\, and experimentation that will continue to shape their work well beyond SYS.\n\n\n\nExhibiting Artists and Designers\n