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What does it sound like to put the heartbeat of a city into music? To capture the complexity of a metropolis where dazzling energy, deep inequalities, collision and connection live side by…

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis returns to Hill Auditorium on Saturday, Feburary 7, 2026, with an unforgettable tribute to one of jazz’s greatest figures and cultural explorers, Duke…

UMS is delighted to host México’s Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería for their return to Hill Auditorium on January 21, along with Venezuelan trumpet virtuoso Pacho Flores for his UMS debut. Together, they…

2025 delivered unforgettable memories to UMS audiences, both on and off our stages! As the year comes to a close, let’s take a look back at some of our favorite moments: Seong-Jin…

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is one of the world’s largest celebrations of live performance, transforming Scotland every August into a whirlwind of new ideas, bold artistry, and global creativity. Each year, members…

This weekend marks a milestone for UMS Choral Union music director and conductor, Scott Hanoian, as he takes the podium for his 10th UMS presentation of Handel’s Messiah, a tradition that has…

UMS’s annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah is a beloved holiday tradition for the Ann Arbor community. This year, we are especially excited to welcome back four outstanding singers who first graced the…

TL;DR A U-M course where students attend live music, theater, and dance shows, meet artists, and explore how performance shapes everyday life — no experience needed! Students say: it opens your eyes…

Joe Malcoun is an early stage tech investor and co-founder of Cahoots, a coworking and event space in downtown Ann Arbor designed for connection and community. He’s also co-owner of The Blind…