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Neil Hawkins is a film buff, longtime supporter of UMS, and enthusiastic sponsor of The Godfather Live. We sat down with Neil to discuss his interest in the film and why he thinks it’s one of the great movies of all time.

Actor and director Bradley Cooper spent six years preparing for his role as a musical legend in his much-anticipated film, Maestro. Learn how Cooper immersed himself in the life of Leonard Bernstein, and explore Bernstein’s cherished conducting history at UMS.​

UMS’s mission is to connect audiences with artists in uncommon and engaging experiences, and this month’s events on and off campus have been particularly impactful! Enjoy a look back on a fantastic November with DakhaBrakha, the Akropolis Reed Quintet, and The Javaad Alipoor Company.

Meet the four amazing soloists joining us for this year’s Messiah performances on December 2 and 3.

From the opening “Godfather waltz” to its iconic love theme, the music of The Godfather is one of the most beloved soundtracks in film history.

Theater-maker Javaad Alipoor’s latest work, Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World, closes a trilogy that explores the relationship between contemporary technology and contemporary politics.

In advance of the Akropolis Reed Quintet’s performance, U-M SMTD professor Mark Clague shares some background on Gershwin’s unexpected inspiration behind his iconic An American in Paris.

Anthony Feimster aka Feimstro, sits down with UMS to discuss his residency and his latest album – an acoustic version of his 2022 album, Nina, recorded in live performance that takes inspiration from legendary singer/songwriter Nina Simone.

Eclectic. Innovative. Captivating. DakhaBrakha’s upcoming performance in Hill Auditorium is a vital artistic contribution to the University of Michigan’s Arts & Resistance theme semester.