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We’re getting ready for another visit from San Francisco Symphony on November 13 and 14, 2014. This visit celebrates the 70th birthday of music director Michael Tilson Thomas, and we wanted to share…

Drawing by Carolyn Reed Barritt, inspired by Théâtre de la Ville. Painter Carolyn Reed Barritt is a UMS Artist in Residence this season. We’ve asked five artists from across disciplines to take…

At the opening night reception for Théâtre de la Ville: UMS president Ken Fischer welcomed members of the creative team (on the left). Thanks to opening night supporters Frank Legacki and Alicia…

This October, UMS Education & Community Engagement hosted several events focused on accessibility, including a workshop for parents and caregivers and a day-long immersion for K-12 educators. Pictured here, participants at the…

A glimpse into a first-time traveler’s whirlwind experiences in Paris’ theater scene.

UMS launched a new Artists in “Residence” program during the 2014-2015 season. Five residents from across disciplines will take residence at our performances throughout our season. We’ll profile each resident here on…

Study up with this infographic of a brief history of accordion, accordions around the world, and accordions in popular culture.

UMS launched a new Artists in “Residence” program during the 2014-2015 season. Five residents from across disciplines will take residence at our performances throughout our season. We’ll profile each resident here on…

Jazz keyboardist and composer Bob James is also one of the most sampled musicians in the history of hip-hop. He’ll perform in Ann Arbor on November 15, 2014. Photo courtesy of the…