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Editor’s Note: This post is by Wali Ahmadi, Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of California, Berkeley. Ahmadi focuses on the musical history of Layla and Majnun, an Arabian love story which…

Musical interpretations of the legend of Layla and Majnun appear in diverse genres and national traditions, attesting to the tale’s enduring popularity. This Arabian love story which will come to life in Ann Arbor with a new production from Mark Morris Dance Group and The Silk Road Ensemble on October 13-15, 2017.

Did you miss it? Read the transcript of our twitter chat with he TEAM.

University of Michigan Credit Union endows new Arts Adventures Program with $1.5 Million gift to UMS (University Musical Society) and University of Michigan Museum of Art.

Your arts and culture adventure picks! Seeking cultural adventures in Southeast Michigan? Look no further than this bi-weekly roundup.

We’re proud to announce the 2016-17 Wallace Blogging Fellows.

We are proud to announce the 2016-17 UMS Artists in Residence.

U-M Dance student Claire Crause spent the summer with Mark Morris Dance Group and it changed her life.

Special message from Andy Macdonald ahead of our season-opening live skateboarding and music celebration.