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The ‘Lowdown’ on Boz Scaggs: 10 Songs to Know
Smooth vibes. Legendary grooves. Before he was topping the charts with smooth, genre-blending hits, Boz Scaggs was a kid growing up in Texas with a love for blues, R&B, and soul. Over…
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Why You Shouldn’t Miss Nigamon/Tunai: An Insider’s Look
Mary Roeder has been on staff at UMS for nearly 20 years. In her role as associate director of programming, her responsibility is to scout out innovative new dance and theater…
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Introducing Shanzell Page, 25/26 UMS/UM-Flint Artist in Residence
UMS is pleased to announce Shanzell Page as the 25/26 season’s UMS/UM-Flint Artist in Residence. Shanzell is a Flint-rooted, Detroit-based movement artist, educator, and cultural strategist with over 30 years of experience…
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Verdi’s Requiem and the Dies Irae: From Stage to Silver Screen
Discover how the ‘Dies Irae,’ a melodic symbol of doom dating back to the 13th century, became an icon of film and pop culture.
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Help Prevent Michigan Budget Cuts to the Arts
On August 27, 2025 the Michigan House of Representatives passed a preliminary budget that completely eliminates state government funding for arts and culture. This proposal serves to decimate Michigan’s creative sector, threaten…
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The Debuting Stars of Verdi’s Requiem
Five international debuts. One epic night. Meet the stars of our 2025/26 Season opening performance.
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
At a time when Indigenous perspectives are often excluded from cultural conversations, UMS is proud to spotlight two powerful Indigenous-led performances to our stages in the 25/26 season.
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Vibrant Voices: 25/26 Choral Performances
Design a Series That Sings to You! The 25/26 season brings many powerful voices to the stage. Take a peek at the choral performances and phenomenal singers coming soon to Hill Auditorium!…
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