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DTSTAMP:20250213T133729
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T220000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Pierpont Poetry Project
DESCRIPTION:Check out the Pierpont Poetry Project! 50 student-written poems are on display throughout Pierpont Commons. The poems were all inspired by the theme “seeking” but interpreted in many different ways - they explore themes of love\, justice\, family\, loss\, hope\, identity\, and more. Explore the building and find all the poems - for every poem you log\, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Literati Bookstore gift card!
UID:132261-21871740@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132261
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Poetry
LOCATION:Pierpont Commons
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250120T170337
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T230000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Prison\, a Prisoner\, and a Prison Guard
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.\n\nBy presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region\, including Algeria\, Egypt\, Iran\, Iraq\, Lebanon\, Palestine\, Sudan\, Syria\, and Yemen\, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors\, detainees’ families\, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide\, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems\, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational\, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.\n\nCurated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective\, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nPlan to attend the related discussion\, \"Art\, Justice\, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice\,\" on February 6.
UID:130114-21874268@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130114
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Lobby
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250124T095019
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T230000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities.
UID:129721-21869107@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250305T131508
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:CREES Exhibition. Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\, an installation by Gluklya
DESCRIPTION:Gluklya’s work is a powerful example of socially engaged art at the intersections of gender\, class\, and cultural identity. By focusing on experiences of female textile workers in Kyrgyzstan\, the artist explores the often-overlooked stories of women affected by Soviet and post-Soviet colonialism. \"Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\" retells their stories using a diverse range of media — film\, sculpture\, watercolors\, and felt tapestries. Unfolding the implications of economic and societal pressures on women\, Gluklya explores issues of poverty\, isolation\, and exploitation among the garment workers.\n   \n   Personal stories are woven into a broader social context — such as the legacy of the \"Likbez\" (liquidation of illiteracy) campaign among women in Central Asia during Soviet rule and entrenched patriarchal traditions\, like \"Ala Kachuu\" (bride-kidnapping). This dynamic — where colonization and modernization intertwine the individual lives they touch — raises questions about cultural identity and the ethical borders of decolonized research.\n\nThis exhibition was curated by CREES alumna Dianne Beal (BA REES '79). See more of her work here: https://www.diannebeal.com/curatorial.\n   \nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at crees@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
UID:132161-21870486@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132161
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:art,eastern europe
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Gallery, Room 547
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20240910T113929
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:WCEE Exhibition. Threads of Tradition: The Art of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka
DESCRIPTION:The act of embroidering and weaving designs onto cloth is deeply rooted in Ukrainian traditions. Embellished clothing (sorochky)\, ritual cloths (rushnyky)\, and household textiles accompany a person from birth until death\, punctuating important life events in between. A variety of embroidery patterns are used throughout Ukraine\; some stitches are universally known\, while others are region-specific. Ukrainian embroidered clothing is now officially celebrated with an annual Vyshyvanka Day observed throughout the world in May.\n\nTo see photos and read more about exhibited items\, visit https://myumi.ch/AZedA\n   \n   The embroideries and textiles exhibited are from the private collections of Arnie Klein\, Solomia Soroka\, Katerina Sirinyok-Dolgaryova\, and from the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum located in Hamtramck\, Michigan.\n   \n   The exhibit opens on September 5\, 2024\, in 1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church Street\, Ann Arbor. Contact weisercenter@umich.edu to schedule a viewing.\n\n*The exhibition is cosponsored by the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum*.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
UID:123893-21855066@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123893
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,visual arts
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250219T082619
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Andy Ross Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The pieces here are from a large series of works made over the last several years. In them\, Ross explores humor and personal meaning through absurd juxtapositions of pairs of wildly varied images. Each single image is stripped of its original context (be it\, for example\, a history book\, an instruction manual\, or a magazine advertisement)\, placed on a white background like some kind of specimen\, and presented afresh with a new “companion image.” These companion images confront\, contrast and converse with each other\, and thereby build new relationships\, narratives\, jokes\, and contexts.\n\nAndy Ross grew up in Macomb County\, and has been making art in various mediums since the 1970s. He received a BFA degree from College for Creative Studies\, and an MFA degree from University of Michigan. He has taught photography\, art\, and web design at colleges in California and Michigan. His photographs and collages have been exhibited in schools\, galleries\, and museums across the United States.
UID:130827-21867096@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130827
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20241218T142819
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Angkorian Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:Informed by her experience as a refugee\, Phung Huynh’s projects explore the complexities of displacement\, assimilation\, and cultural negotiation among Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees who have resettled in the United States. She creates detailed graphite portraits on pink donut boxes to highlight the stories of Southeast Asians who have survived war trauma and genocide. Huynh’s serigraph prints about Donut Kids foreground intergenerational gaps as well as bridging the refugee parent and American child through the narratives of Cambodian American children who were raised by donut shop owners in California. Huynh’s most recent work of drawings of Cambodian Buddhist statue heads and photographic prints of decapitated statue bodies on fabric addresses the repatriation of looted Cambodian antiquities in the context of challenging the legacy of colonialism\, unethical museum practices\, and the refugee’s desire to return home. Complete details at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/phung-huynh.html.
UID:130113-21865464@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130113
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Asia,Culture,Exhibition,history,Visual Arts
LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250325T124154
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Breaking with Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Artist John Rizzo is exhibiting individual mixed-media sculptures that bridge across art\, design\, and craft. Using a combination of materials that are historically perceived as precious John's work distorts\, disrupts\, and re-contextualizes perceptions of materials and their values. His work is at once \, colorful \, playful \, layered and deeply self-reflective in its personal narrative.
UID:131384-21868407@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131384
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,artists,artists and curators,arts,arts at michigan,Exhibition,free,Visual Arts
LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250123T124815
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T100000
SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics
DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, however\, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. Chair Aerobics classes are carefully structured to include a warm-up\, a pre-aerobic stretch\, sitting and standing aerobics\, strength training\, a cooldown\, and a final stretch.
UID:131665-21868948@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131665
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250109T113426
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elizabeth Boyd-Hartmann Dizik Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This body of work represents a playful exploration of form\, color\, and scale through the lens of cellular shapes. Inspired by the complex patterns of biological life\, the pieces are a celebration of growth\, transformation\, and the joy of experimentation. The use of non-precious materials\, such as wood balls and paint\, allowed for a liberating approach to composition and color\, while the spherical forms and circular panels evoke the look of petri dishes—symbolizing both scientific curiosity and organic development.\nBorn in Detroit\, Elizabeth is a multidisciplinary artist and mother based in the metro Detroit area\, where she works from a studio in her home. With a background in bench jewelry\, her earlier work focused on studio jewelry and was represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal.\nElizabeth’s work has been exhibited both locally and internationally. She holds a BA in Jewelry Design\, with First Class Honours\, from Central Saint Martins in London\, a BFA from the University of Michigan\, and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, where she specialized in Metalsmithing and Architecture. Her diverse practice spans jewelry\, sculpture\, and installation\, blending materials and techniques to explore themes of production\, growth\, transformation\, and organic form.
UID:130825-21867005@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130825
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250511T163226
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week: Mornings and Mugs
DESCRIPTION:Start your morning off right at Mornings and Mugs! Join us for a morning pick-me-up featuring a Bearclaw Coffee Truck\, serving up your favorites. Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and grab a Rackham-branded travel mug (while supplies last). Whether you’re on your way to class or taking a break\, stop by and kick off your day with us!\nRegistration is encouraged at https://myumi.ch/5kmZr.\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative.
UID:134414-21874332@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134414
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Rgs Events,Rgs-events
LOCATION:The Grove
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250226T104926
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:RAW Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“RAW” is a 2024 printmaking portfolio featuring 25 15”x20” works on paper by a diverse group of primarily student artists\, organized by Professor Endi Poskovic of the Stamps Printmedia program. The hand-pulled prints in the set\, which has never been exhibited before\, span media from colorful laser cut woodblock prints\, to lithography\, to copper plate etching. The newly formed Stamps Student-led Exhibitions Committee (SEC) will curate and rotate selections of these prints in alignment with the portfolio’s theme—where time and effort transform raw potential.
UID:133001-21872225@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133001
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
LOCATION:Michigan Union - First Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250211T122734
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Redefining the Crown
DESCRIPTION:In Winter 2025\, the Lane Hall exhibit space will feature a portraiture series titled Redefining the Crown showcasing the powerful stories of six Black breast cancer survivors.\n\nBased on a photo essay by U-M Faculty Versha Pleasant (MD/MPH) and Ava Purkiss (PhD) in Medicine at Michigan\, this exhibition examines the cultural and personal significance of hair within Black communities\, particularly through the lens of breast cancer treatment and recovery. The term \"crown\" is deeply symbolic in Black culture\, signifying beauty\, strength\, and identity. The featured photo essay by photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks.\n\nThrough their narratives and portraits\, the exhibit examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy\, inviting the audience to witness their stories with radical empathy. It explores the cultural pride and personal identity intricately tied to their hair\, and how these elements are redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThe exhibit will be on view from January 21\, 2025 to August 8\, 2025. This exhibition is presented with support from IRWG\, the Department of Women's and Gender Studies\, and Michigan Medicine. \n\nLocated on the first floor of Lane Hall (204 S. State Street)\, the Exhibit Space is free and open to the public\, M-F\, 9am-4pm.
UID:129602-21864096@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129602
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:african american,Art,institute for research on women and gender,women,Women's And Gender Studies
LOCATION:Lane Hall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20241011T145223
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Responding to Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website.
UID:127719-21859580@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/127719
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Communication,Human Resources,Leadership,Stress Management
LOCATION:Administrative Services Building - Suite 2030, Room 2045
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20241203T104657
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich
DESCRIPTION:View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses\, which\, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization\, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design\, letterpress printing\, handmade paper\, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving\, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.\n\nThe display opens with an edition of \"The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer\,\" published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press\, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally\, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs\, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.\n\nThese books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich\, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library.
UID:129585-21863788@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129585
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Books,Exhibition,Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20241202T164032
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays with the Alumni Association
DESCRIPTION:The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan hosts Welcome Wednesdays for U-M students most Wednesday mornings throughout the fall and winter semesters. Start your day with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack thanks to Alumni Association members.\n\nStudents can stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m. to noon for during the dates listed and make sure to bring your Mcard!
UID:124011-21863653@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124011
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Food,Free,Undergraduate Students,Welcome to Michigan,welcome week,welcome week event
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250402T131306
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:IOE community event
DESCRIPTION:IOE community event with Washtenaw Dairy Doughnuts \n10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
UID:134612-21874585@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134612
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,North Campus,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250110T170530
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T200000
SUMMARY:Other:Leaves Under the Lens
DESCRIPTION:The leaf surface is a dynamic landscape where tiny\, specialized structures help plants interact with the world around them. Let’s bring this world into view! Join us for an exhibit that highlights the complex and often beautiful anatomy of leaves from the Matthaei collection. Plants throughout the conservatory will be paired with microscope photographs and micro-CT scans that illustrate the otherwise invisible structures that protect leaves from chewing insects\, absorb (or repel!) water\, and even recruit “bodyguards”. You won’t look at leaves the same way again! \n\nThis project is a collaboration between MBGNA and the Weber and Vasconcelos labs in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, led by PhD student Rosemary Glos.
UID:130943-21867494@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130943
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Biology,eeb,Family,Free,In Person,science
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250409T104258
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Take Care: Student Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Experience the 2025 Take Care Student Art Exhibition\, a heartfelt showcase of creativity\, resilience\, and healing.\n\nThrough visual art\, video\, performance\, and literary works\, students will share their unique perspectives on caring for oneself and others\, healing as a community\, and imagining a world where self-expression nurtures collective well-being.\n\nRiverbank Arts: January 10–February 14\nClosing Reception: February 14\, 6–9 p.m.\n\nDuderstadt Center Gallery: April 15–May 9\nOpening Reception: April 15\, 5–8 p.m.
UID:130900-21875276@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130900
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts Initiative,Exhibition,Reception,Take Care,Well-being
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Duderstadt Center Gallery
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250403T181620
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T190000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:8-BIT Music Exhibit: The Gallery
DESCRIPTION:MORE INFO: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/8bitmusic/ \n\nThe 8-Bit Music Exhibit is a week-long exploration of the creation of the nostalgic\, retro tunes many have grown up with and come to love\, as well as a showcase of how such music has been reclaimed and repurposed for continued existence in the modern world. The gallery plans to guide viewers through a history of 8-bit music\, its significance to media and video games of its time\, and notable figures that influenced the legacy of the niched genre. In the workshop\, participants will learn how modern chiptune artists create music from Game Boys and the production software LSDJ\, and have the opportunity to create music of their own design. Throughout the end of the exhibit week\, we will celebrate the historic and modern legacies of 8-bit music in a set of live performances produced by Norah\, a seasoned chiptune artist.\n\nOur goal in developing this exhibit is to highlight 8-bit/chiptune music as a unique form of digital art celebrated for its sound\, cultural significance\, and innovation. Throughout the lifespans of the original hardware supporting this music\, artists often faced limitations due to hardware constraints. These difficulties led to early video game industry composers inventing new techniques and methods for music creation that have evolved over time and remain influential today.\n\nTHANK YOU to our co-sponsors and partners for your support in the creation of this event!\n-> U-M LSA Technology Services Digital Scholarship (https://lsa.umich.edu/technology-services/services/research-tools/digital-scholarship.html)\n-> U-M Digital Studies Institute (https://www.digitalstudies.umich.edu/)\n-> U-M Arts Initiative (https://arts.umich.edu/arts-initiative)\n-> Neutral Zone (https://www.neutral-zone.org/event-list/2025/4/11/free-tech-workshop-chiptune-8-bit)\n-> Ann Arbor District Libraries (https://aadl.org/)\n-> Ypsilanti District Libraries (https://www.ypsilibrary.org/)\n-> Pinball Pete's in Ann Arbor (https://www.pinballpetes.org/copy-of-east-lansing-location)\n-> Video Game Music Club (VGMC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/vgmc)\n-> WolvSec (https://wolvsec.org/)\n-> LGBTQ+ Michigan (https://websites.umich.edu/~lgbtqmichigan/#)\n-> Ann Arbor Fighting Game Community at the University of Michigan (FGC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/a2fgc)
UID:134668-21874693@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134668
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Digital Culture,Digital Media,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Music,Video Games
LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Clark Commons
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