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Your Dance Make Me…../……Make Me Dance Submissions
Last year we collected your Hill Auditorium memories. This year we’re collecting your thoughts about dance because we’re focusing especially on dance this season. For a closer look at dance, check out:...
Rhino as Participant
Utilizing the expertise and enthusiasm of odd-toed herbivores in the family Rhinocerotidae to invite participatory experiences with the performing arts.
Presenting: UMS Tweet Seats Pilot Project
This season, UMS is launching a new pilot project: an experiment at the cross-section of live performing arts and technology commonly known as “tweet seats.”
Renegade Reflections – Guest Blog by Leslie Stainton
Lobby contributor Leslie Stainton will guest blog the San Francisco Symphony American Mavericks festival throughout this weekend.
All Einstein Coverage Round Up
A round-up of Einstein on the Beach coverage.
Martha Graham’s Centennial Celebration in Ann Arbor
Martha Graham Dance Company returned to the Power Center stage to celebrate its 100th anniversary with three unforgettable performances and a dynamic lineup of events. The week brought together company dancers, U-M...
Meet the Soloists: ‘Messiah’ 2025
UMS’s annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah is a beloved holiday tradition for the Ann Arbor community. This year, we are especially excited to welcome back four outstanding singers who first graced the...
Donor Spotlight: Joe Malcoun
Joe Malcoun is an early stage tech investor and co-founder of Cahoots, a coworking and event space in downtown Ann Arbor designed for connection and community. He’s also co-owner of The Blind...
September 2025 at the Freighthouse: Embracing Local Roots
Kicking off the fall season, we were thrilled to be back at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse in September for a three-week residency of exciting performances and community events. Over the course of the...
Puppets, Processionals, and More: April at the Ypsi Freighthouse
That’s a wrap! UMS returned to the Ypsilanti Freighthouse this April for another three-week residency of fun and eclectic programming. From free family events to sold-out concerts, to a culminating one-of-a-kind community...
Looking Ahead to ‘Earth Tones’ — An Interview with Etienne Charles
Composer, trumpeter, bandleader, and storyteller Etienne Charles shares insights into his new multimedia work, Earth Tones, with Anastasia Tsioulcas, the University of Michigan Knight-Wallace 24/25 Arts Journalism Fellow.
Top Moments of 2024
2024 has been a transformative year of growth and outstanding programming at UMS! Join us as we revisit some of our favorite memories.
Announcing the 2024 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year
UMS and the DTE Energy Foundation surprised Estabrook Elementary's Tyler Rindo with the 2024 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year Award.
Corporate Spotlight: Sean Duval, Golden Limousine International
"Giving back is fundamental to Golden Limousine’s mission and my personal values... It’s about creating a new bottom line that’s not focused solely on profit, but also about lifting the community as a whole."
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre Residency Recap
After a 13-year absence, the world-renowned Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan returned to Ann Arbor. Learn how the company connected with students, curious dancers, and the Michigan Taiwanese American Organization (MITAI) during their stay.
September 2024 at the Freighthouse: A Celebration of Local and Global Cultures
After a summer break, it was a joy to return to the Ypsilanti Freighthouse for a three-week residency of performances and events in September. In total, over 1,300 people registered or purchased...
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