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April Events at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse
A new partnership with the City of Ypsilanti brings performances and events for all ages to the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, April 22-29.
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Top Moments from No Safety Net 3.0
More than 5,000 audience members of all ages participated in UMS’s No Safety Net 3.0 festival across January and February! Dive into our blog and enjoy a look back on our favorite moments.
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Announcing the 2022 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year
UMS and the DTE Energy Foundation are pleased to honor Washtenaw Technical Middle College teacher Emily Zdyrko as the 2022 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year.
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Talking Trash: an Interactive Discussion Inspired by The Plastic Bag Store
The U-M Museum of Art, U-M Arts Initiative, the Graham Sustainability Institute, and UMS joined forces to offer this illuminating event designed to share diverse perspectives and empower individual action. Single-use…
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Michigan Connections Run Deep in Sphinx Symphony Orchestra’s First US Tour
Learn how the artists and works featured in the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra’s program have meaningful connections to the University of Michigan community.
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Dear Most Valued Customers…
Read a message from Robin Frohardt, the artist and creative mind behind The Plastic Bag Store.
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Robin Frohardt: The Magic of the Mundane
The Plastic Bag Store creator Robin Frohardt joins U-M’s Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series.
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UMS Connect: Rachel Mars
UMS programming manager Mary Roeder interviews writer and performer Rachel Mars, in advance of her two shows coming to UMS’s No Safety Net 3.0 Festival:
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Growing a Long-Lasting Tomato 🍅
Robin Frohardt shares how a tomato is made for The Plastic Bag Store.