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DTSTAMP:20260617T061535
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260529T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Texas Tech
DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Texas Tech
UID:148464-21904337@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148464
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260911T082106
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T190000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Wolverine Village Building 4 (2026-2027) (Housing)
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UID:150216-21911455@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150216
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Lounge 1200
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DTSTAMP:20260910T100249
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T200000
SUMMARY:Presentation:2026-2027 Mark Webster Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:The Mark Webster Reading Series showcases work by second-year MFA students in the Helen Zell Writers' Program. Held on Friday evenings\, Webster Readings present one poet and one fiction writer\, each introduced by a fellow writer also in the graduating cohort. As the culminating event for students of the program\, Webster Readings are hosted in partnership with the University of Michigan Museum of Art and held in-person in Helmut Stern Auditorium. An opportunity to hear from emerging writers in a warm and relaxed setting\, these readings are free and open to the public. The readings are also live-streamed at https://tinyurl.com/Websters26-27 \n\nThe Mark Webster Reading Series remembers the poetry and life of Mark Webster. Webster's work is available in the Hopwood Room (1176 Angell Hall).\n\nQuestions? Email websterseries@umich.edu\n\n2026-2027 Webster Reading Series Schedule\n+September 18\, 2026 at 7 p.m.: Tonight's reading features poetry by Kameryn Alexa Carter and prose by Zach Anderson.\n+September 25\, 2026 at 7 p.m.: Tonight's reading features poetry by Dagmawe Berhanu and prose by Theo Stewart.\n+October 16\, 2026 at 7 p.m.: Tonight's reading features poetry by Charlotte Trumble and prose by Priya Pai.\n+November 6\, 2026 at 7 p.m.: Tonight's reading features poetry by Amogha and prose by Lily Zhou.\n+November 20\, 2026 at 7 p.m.: Tonight's reading features poetry by Jordan Stanley and prose by Cameron Opartkiettikul.\n+January 22\, 2027 at 7 p.m.: Tonight's reading features prose by Rachel Seo.\n+January 29\, 2027 at 7 p.m.: Tonight's reading features poetry by Peter Stuart and prose by Etim Singkem.\n+February 26\, 2027 at 7 p.m.: Tonight's reading features poetry by Miracle Thornton and prose by Micaela Daney.\n+March 26\, 2027 at 7 p.m.: Tonight's reading features poetry by Caryn Corliss and prose by Jazelle Jajeh.
UID:151555-21911728@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151555
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:The Helen Zell Writers' Program,Poetry,Poetry Reading,Prose Reading,Literary Event,Department Of English Language And Literature,Creative Writing
LOCATION:Museum of Art - Helmut Stern Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20260903T121657
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T194500
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Pre-Concert Lecture: Symphony Band
DESCRIPTION:This lecture begins at 7:15 pm before the 8:00 pm Symphony Band performance.\n\n–––\n*Parking / Traffic alert for attendees:*\nhttps://smtd.umich.edu/2026-construction/
UID:151487-21911649@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151487
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Talk,Music,Free,Concert
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium - Lower Level Lobby
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DTSTAMP:20260909T181653
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T203000
SUMMARY:Performance:“Changing Channels” – MFA Thesis Dance Concert by Lauren Blair Smith
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Dance proudly presents *Changing Channels*\, an innovative and original dance thesis concert directed and choreographed by Master of Fine Arts in Dance candidate Lauren Blair Smith. Performances will be held on September 18 and 19 at 7:30pm.\n\nAdmission to the event is free. Tickets will be available at the door starting one hour prior to each show\, with doors opening 30 minutes before showtime each night.\n\n*Changing Channels* explores the psychological and physical experience of code-switching through a dynamic blend of contemporary choreography\, original music production by Singaporean producer Alif Aircho\, and multimedia elements. Using the metaphor of switching television channels\, this performance navigates different emotional states\, societal expectations\, and the complex journey of identity.\n\n*Changing Channels* is supported in part through the EXCEL Enterprise Fund\, SMTD Wellness Program\, Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives\, and William Braddan McClellan\, Jr. Fund in Dance. This concert is being held in partial fulfillment of the Master of Fine Arts in Dance degree requirements.\n\nABOUT THE ARTIST\n\nLAUREN BLAIR SMITH (Director & Choreographer) is a professional performing artist\, producer\, choreographer\, and the very proud founder and artistic director of Lauren Blair Smith Dance Company in Singapore where she mentors\, assists\, and\, most importantly\, participates in the development and joy of young aspiring artists. Lauren is the 2024 Maggie Allesee Choreography Award Winner in Screendance and has been a finalist for multiple years.\n\nLauren holds a BFA in Contemporary Dance with a minor in Arts Entrepreneurship from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and is currently pursuing her MFA from the University of Michigan. Lauren is a Kenan Fellow at Lincoln Center Education\, an American Ballet Theatre Certified Teacher\, an Ailey Certified Teacher\, and founder of Singapore Dance Intensive.\n\nLauren performed on the Broadway National Tour of *Fiddler on the Roof* in over 400 performances in over 100 cities across North America. She promoted wellness through movement (as a certified Pilates instructor) at venues including Marina Bay Sands\, Artyzen Singapore\, Parkroyal Collection Pickering\, and The American Club Singapore. Lauren’s choreography has been featured in the US\, Singapore\, Indonesia\, Taiwan\, Portugal\, and Australia and has received prestigious recognition from international festivals. Lauren has also enjoyed successful collaborations with organizations such as Panasonic\, Google\, Jewel Changi Airport\, TEDx Procter & Gamble\, Certis Group\, X System International\, and Singapore American School. \n\nwww.laurenblairsmith.com
UID:148629-21904545@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148629
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Media,North Campus,Free,Dance,Concert
LOCATION:Dance Building - Dance Performance Studio Theatre
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DTSTAMP:20260830T135210
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:UMS presents: Sofa Stories: Stories on Stage and Screen
DESCRIPTION:Real experiences. Real Voices. Real Stories. Detroit’s acclaimed Sofa Stories theater project comes to Ypsilanti for the first time.\n\nFeaturing three short films interspersed with original monologues\, Sofa Stories amplifies the stories of young people impacted by housing insecurity or homelessness who may have resorted to couch-surfing as a means to survive. Hear moments of joy\, resilience\, and connection\, and not just hardship — the person who showed up for them\, or the person working inside a difficult system who genuinely cared.\n\nThrough the power of theater and film\, Every Soul Arts inspires empathy\, dialogue\, and community action. “If there’s one thing I’ve learned from the young people I work with\, it’s that they’re remarkably resilient and resourceful…and that’s a lesson worth learning from.” — Andrew Morton\, Artistic Director and Sofa Stories creator
UID:151173-21911034@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151173
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ypsilanti Freighthouse,UMS,Film Screening,Storytelling,Theater
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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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
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DTSTAMP:20260901T181708
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T220000
SUMMARY:Performance:Symphony Band
DESCRIPTION:Legendary conductor and educator H. Robert Reynolds served as the 6th Director of Bands at the University of Michigan from 1975 to 2001\, and then as the conductor of the University of Southern California's Wind Ensemble for another two decades after his retirement from U-M. He led the Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings for much of its history and became known around the world for his expressive interpretations and as a champion of music for wind band. Maestro Reynolds passed away in January of this year at the age of 91\, and the University of Michigan Symphony Band pays tribute to his enduring and incomparable legacy in a program filled with some of his favorite classics alongside music that his leadership and creativity brought into our world.\n\nJason Fettig\, conductor\nCraig Kirchhoff\, guest conductor\nCarl St. Clair\, guest conductor\nJennifer Hepp\, graduate student conductor\nTimothy McAllister\, saxophone solo (Santos)\n\nPROGRAM\n*Hill Song\, No. 2*\, Percy Grainger        \nFirst Suite in E-flat\, Gustav Holst                                                                                                \n*Lullaby for Kirsten*\, Leslie Bassett\n*Fervent is my Longing*\, J.S. Bach/Cailliet   \n*Spin Cycle*\, Scott Lindroth\nSong for Band\, William Bolcom\n*Elegy*\, Giovanni Santos - World Premiere (H. Robert Reynolds Commissioning Fund)\n*Lincolnshire Posy*\, Percy Grainger\n*O Magnum Mysterium*\, Morton Lauridsen/ arr. H. Robert Reynolds\n\n–––\n*Parking / Traffic alert for attendees:*\nhttps://smtd.umich.edu/2026-construction
UID:148630-21904546@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148630
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium
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