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February 18, 2012
University Musical Society Presents: Wayne McGregor | Random Dance
Power Center, 121 Fletcher Street, Ann Arbor
(734) 764-2538
“If any artist has defined the decade, it’s Wayne McGregor.” (The Times, London) Wayne McGregor | Random Dance was founded in 1992 and became the instrument upon which McGregor evolved his drastically fast and articulate choreographic style. The company became a byword for its radical approach to new technology, incorporating animation, digital film, 3-D architecture, electronic sound, and virtual dancers into the live choreography. McGregor, an award-winning British dancemaker who serves as resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet, Covent Garden, is renowned for his physically taxing movement style and ground-breaking collaborations across dance, film, music, visual art, and science. Specifically, he researches the relationship between dance and the mind as artist-inresidence at the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Cambridge. In addition, he is organizing a dance for 2,000 people in Trafalgar Square in London as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Wayne McGregor is “doing some of the most exciting work in ballet on the planet.” (The New York Times)
Cost: Tickets range from $20.00 - $50.00
8:00 pmFeb. 24, 2012 - Feb. 25, 2012
Vocal Arts Ensemble presents Pops Dinner Gala: Heroes and Villains
Kensington Court Hotel 610 Hilton Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI
(734) 302-1555
VAE's annual gala dinner concert and fundraiser looks at those extremes of human character -- heroism and villainy -- through music of the musical stage, pop, TV and movies, and a bit of classical. Between parts of a 3-course dinner, guests will be entertained by soloists, small groups and the entire ensemble. Complimentary glass of wine, cash bar, silent auction, coffee bar. Please note: ALL TICKETS ARE IN ADVANCE, NO SALES AT THE DOOR. Deadline for buying your ticket is Saturday, February 18 at 5pm.
IMPORTANT: If you buy your ticket online, in order to complete your reservation you will need to have seating assigned by Roxy Diederich, our event coordinator. After buying your ticket, contact Roxy at (734) 302-1555 or at roxymeggers [at] gmail.com to finalize your arrangements. Please tell her if there are others in your party with whom you would like to be seated. NOTE: Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is to your advantage to call early for best seating.
Parties of Ten or More: Discount tickets are available for parties of ten or more. In order to buy discount group tickets, do not purchase tickets online but rather contact Roxy Diederich directly, as noted above -- or work through a VAE member.
Cost: Ticket price: $55. Deadline for buying your ticket is Saturday, February 18 at 5pm.
February 25th, 5:30pmMar. 16, 2012 - Mar. 18, 2012
40th Annual Dance for Mother Earth Powwow
Pioneer High School, 601 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor
The Dance for Mother Earth powwow attracts American Indian dancers, singers and drummers from throughout the nation. Dancers ranging in age from toddlers to elders compete in several styles of dance---fancy, traditional, grass and jingle dress---wearing traditional and contemporary regalia. Competing drum groups provide vocal and rhythmic accompaniment to the dancers as they themselves are judged. Cash prizes are presented to winners in all the competitions.
A variety of American Indian culture is expressed through vendor exhibits of arts, crafts, music, contemporary and traditional foods, and information on social and political issues that currently challenge local, regional and national American Indian communities.
Cost: TBA
Schedule: TBAApr. 19, 2012 - Apr. 21, 2012
University Musical Society Presents: Ballet Preljocaj, Snow White
Power Center, 121 Fletcher Street, Ann Arbor
(734)764-2538
It’s been more than a decade since Ballet Preljocaj (pronounced prezh-oh-kahzh) made its UMS debut, but this production of Snow White, created in 2008, will be well worth the wait. Angelin Preljocaj has created a work for all 26 dancers of his contemporary ballet company, setting the Grimm brothers’ version of the fairytale to the most beautiful scores of Gustav Mahler’s symphonies. With costumes designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, this production ofSnow White is sure to shake up those who have grown up with only the Disney version at their disposal. “I was very keen to tell a story, offer something magical and enchanted,” says Preljocaj. At the same time, he approaches Snow White’s stepmother, the Queen, as the centerpiece of the story, representing the conflict of her own longing to be desirable and seductive while watching her daughter grow up.
Please note: Snow White is a grown-up retelling of Grimms' fairy tale. Due to brief nudity and mature themes, it is not appropriate for young audiences.
Thursday, April 19 | 7:30 pm
Friday, April 20 | 8 pm
Saturday, April 21 | 8 pm
The Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel will offer a special room rate of $129/night, based on availablility, for the nights of this performance. To make a reservation, visit www.sheratonannarbor.com, click the box for SET # and enter 226544.
Cost: Tickets range from $18.00 - $54.00
Jun. 01, 2012 - Jun. 02, 2012
17th Annual African American Downtown Festival
Location- Downtown Ann Arbor on North Fourth Avenue & East Ann Street.
(734) 485-8889
The AADF annually pays tribute to the Historic Black Business District of Ann Arbor through music, art, theatre, dance, poetry, crafts, merchandise, food, and kids' activities.
Cost: This is a free event.
Saturday, June 2 from 9am-9pm.Jun. 29, 2012 - Jun. 30, 2012
Picnic at German Park
German Park 5549 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 769-0048
An Ann Arbor area summer tradition! German food and libations for sale, with special dance performances by the German Park Dancers. Dance band begins at 4 p.m.
NO ONE UNDER 21 ADMITTED without parent/guardian; photo ID required. No credit/debit cards or checks accepted; no ATM available.
Please: picnic baskets, coolers, food or beverages MAY NOT be brought into the park.
Event dates:
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Cost: $5 (12 and under free)
Admission gate open 4–9 p.m.; park closes at 11 p.m.