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Happy Thanksgiving from UMS
As we look back upon the past several months and the challenges faced by both our community and the world as a whole, we want to take a moment to acknowledge all…
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Listening Parties with Spektral Quartet & Tarek Yamani
The Spektral Quartet and Tarek Yamani shared music with each other — and our audiences — that has shaped their artistic backgrounds and formed their artistic identities.
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Donor Spotlight: David Featherman
During this most uncommon season, UMS has been especially grateful for our donors and community partners’ continued support and belief in our mission. Thanks to their generosity, we have been able to…
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You Can Dance–Outside!
Every season UMS offers the You Can Dance series at the Ann Arbor YMCA, where dancers from our visiting companies lead a movement workshop that explores the company’s movement style. With the…
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Donor Spotlight: Beverley (Bev) Geltner
We recognize Beverley (Bev) Geltner, who, with her husband Gerson, has been a ticket holder, donor, and volunteer for UMS for more than 50 years.
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Want to engage with artists and activists next semester?
As theaters and venues close worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, artists and presenters are developing innovative ways to inspire and challenge audiences. In collaboration with U-M arts presenter, the University Musical…
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November & December Digital Events
All of our digital presentations are free-of-charge to audiences everywhere, and we hope that you will share them with friends and family near and far. Please join us for these upcoming programs,…
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Meet the 2020/21 Season 21st Century Artist Interns
Each year, UMS and the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance pair students with an internship working for a dance, theater, or music ensemble that UMS will present in its season. In the 2020/21 Season, they will be working directly with UMS staff and Digital Residency Artists.
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‘WDWHI’ — A New Single by Tunde Olaniran
Releasing 11/13, WDWHI is the first of four singles from Tunde’s forthcoming full-length album to be released during their Digital Artist Residency with UMS.
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Announcing the 2020 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year
UMS and the DTE Energy Foundation are pleased to honor Thurston High School English teacher Rachel Bomphray as the 2020 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year.
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