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Oct. 08, 2011 - Feb. 26, 2012
UMMA presents:Mark di Suvero “Tabletops”
University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI
(734) 763-8662
Preeminent American sculptor Mark di Suvero (b. 1933) is best known for his dynamic and monumental works made of industrial steel and salvaged materials that populate museum grounds, landscapes, and urban environments around the world. In addition to countless exhibitions and awards, in March 2011 di Suvero was honored with the National Medal of the Arts by President Obama in a White House ceremony. This exhibition, organized by UMMA and on view exclusively in Ann Arbor, features approximately 15 of di Suvero's rarely exhibited smaller scale pieces, or tabletops, from the 1950s to the present.
Cost: This is a free event.
Tuesday through Saturday 10 am–5 pm Sunday 12–5 pm Closed Mondays
Jan. 07, 2012 - Apr. 29, 2012
Only on: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
UMMA Presents: ‘Robert Wilson: Video 50’
New Media Gallery, University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor
734-763-UMMA
The tiny dramas that comprise Robert Wilson's Video 50 contain aspects of his hallmark aesthetic: surreal or dream-like imagery, the absence of a linear narrative, the conflation of seemingly unrelated characters and micro-stories, and a mesmerizingly slow pace. Video 50 consists of a randomly arranged set of 30-second "episodes," a few of which feature notable French personalities of the 1970s-perfumier Hélène Rochas stares down a mugger, culture minister Michel Guy struggles to open a dresser drawer-and Wilson thought of these as miniature portraits or character studies.
Cost: This is a free event.
Tues, Wed & Sat 10 a.m - 5 p.m; Thurs and Fri 10 a.m -10 p.m; Sun 12-5 p.m. Closed on MondayFeb. 11, 2012 - Feb. 12, 2012
Victorian Valentine Teas at the Kempf House Museum
312 S. Division Street, Ann Arbor
(734) 994-4898
An elegant traditional tea, with sweet and savory offerings. One seating on Saturday, one on Sunday, period attire is welcome. This popular fundraiser usually sells out well in advance, reservations are required. $25 ($20 members).
Cost: $20.00 for members, $25.00 for non-members, RSVP Required, tickets limited
2:30 - 3:30 PM - both daysFebruary 14, 2012
Love Each Other, Love Your Earth
RC Keene Auditorium (East Quad) 701 E University Ave, Ann Arbor
The environment and the arts come together in this concert, allowing the wider environmental community to hear and experience how arts can influence social and environmental change. Ann Arbor singer/songwriter Joe Reilly performs musical pieces that inspire citizens to become agents of environmental and social change, while Evan Chambers (U-M Professor of Composition) puts the poetic, environmental writings of Keith Taylor (Adjunct Faculty and Coordinator of Undergraduate Creative Writing) to piano.
Doors open at 8:15 p.m. This event is free and open to public (so bring your date!). You and your partner are invited to the Pre- Hosted by the Program in the Environment (PitE), University of MichigConcert Valentine’s Day Reception at 7:30 p.m. in the Benzinger Library, upstairs from the auditorium.
Hosted by the Program in the Environment (PitE), University of Michigan
Cost: This is a free event.
8:30 p.m.Feb. 25, 2012 - May. 20, 2012
UMMA Presents: ‘Fluxus and the Essential Questions of Life’
525 South State Street, Ann Arbor
(734)996-0400
Fluxus emerged in the early 1960s as a loose, international network of artists, composers, and designers-"led" by Lithuanian-born American artist George Maciunas (1931-1978)- that was noted for blurring the boundaries between art and life. Fluxus artists like Maciunas, Nam June Paik, George Brecht, and Yoko Ono, among many others, challenged the notion of high art by creating unassuming, often humorous objects and performances that redefined the terms of artistic production by demonstrating the idea that "anything can be art and anyone can do it." Because of their disregard for traditional artistic media, many of the objects in the exhibition are-often by design-acutely resistant to conventional forms of museum display. Variously conceived as carriers of ideas, absurdist send-ups of consumer products, and invitations to direct, playful participation by the viewer, these works attempt to undermine the idea that art is separate from the activity of living one's life. Through 116 works, Fluxus and the Essential Questions of Life will introduce visitors to the study and appreciation of art as an exciting and intellectually rewarding experience, and to the notion that art is something that can play an active role in their own approaches to life's essential questions.
This exhibition was organized by the Hood Museum of Art and was generously supported by Constance and Walter Burke, Dartmouth College Class of 1944, the Marie-Louise and Samuel R. Rosenthal Fund, and the Ray Winfield Smith 1918 Fund. UMMA's installation is made possible in part by the University of Michigan Health System, the University of Michigan Office of the Provost, Arts at Michigan, and the CEW Frances and Sydney Lewis Visiting Leaders Fund.
Cost: This is a free event.
Tuesday through Saturday 10 am—5 pm Sunday 12—5 pmFeb. 25, 2012 - Apr. 08, 2012
Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Celebrating 50 Years on Dixboro Road
1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(734) 647-7600
The University of Michigan Mattaei Botanical Gardens is 50 this year! Come and celebrate a half century on Dixboro Road by travelling back in time to see images of the Botanical Gardens' buildings and conservatory as they were being built; discover historic plants in the conservatory, and experience the Botanical Gardens as one of the best places on campus for students, faculty, staff, and the public to discover, learn and connect with nature.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is open 7 days a week, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday - Sunday, 10:00am - 8:00pm; Wednesday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Cost: This is a free event.
Mar. 08, 2012 - Mar. 11, 2012
The Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Presents: Grey Gardens
Arthur Miller Theatre, Walgreen Drama Center, 1226 Murfin, Ann Arbor
(734) 971-2228
“Grey Gardens” is the hilarious and heartbreaking story of Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, the eccentric aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, once bright names on the social register who became East Hampton’s most notorious recluses. Based in part on the cult-classic documentary “Grey Gardens”, “Grey Gardens – The Musical” focuses first on the pair in 1941, when they were the cream of East Hampton society. Behind the glittering and glamorous exterior of Grey Gardens and the family’s social whirl, we begin to see cracks in the foundations. Act II takes place in 1973, where the pair is living reclusively among cats and raccoons in the squalor that once was Grey Gardens.
Cost: $17-$22 for individual ticket prices, season tickets are available.
8:00 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. 2:00 p.m. Sun.Mar. 17, 2012 - Jul. 22, 2012
UMMA Presents: Haroon Mirza
525 South State Street, Ann Arbor
(734) 764-0395
Haroon Mirza is a noted visual artist who wants us to listen, to train our ears on the incidental sounds that surround us, and to connect sound to the objects that create it. In his work Mirza explores and attempts to restore the relationships humans have with sound that occur through objects, actions, and forces, relationships largely screened behind the black boxes of electronic keyboards, digital music players, TV monitors, and the bits of information they play. In experiencing his work, we the audience are placed in an in-between position, vacillating between isolating the part and apprehending the whole. The installation itself performs for us as an "unfolding composition in time," and we the audience unfold too, though our acts of looking, listening, seeing, and hearing. His installations-which could also be considered unique time-based concerts-have captured the attention of the public and critics alike; he was awarded the prestigious Northern Art Prize in 2010 (he lives in Sheffield, England as well as London), and his work for the 2011 Venice Biennale garnered the Silver Lion Award as the most promising young artist. This exhibition, guest curated by Elizabeth Thomas, is Haroon Mirza's first solo museum exhibition in the United States.
This exhibition is made possible in part by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost, the Susan and Richard Gutow Fund, and the CEW Frances and Sydney Lewis Visiting Leaders Fund.
Cost: This is a free event.
Tuesday through Saturday 10 am—5 pm Sunday 12—5 pmMar. 31, 2012 - Aug. 05, 2012
UMMA Presents: ‘Curator’s Choice, Part II’
525 South State Street, Ann Arbor
(734) 764-0395
This is the second part of a two-part exhibition introducing exciting, recently acquired works from UMMA's collections gifted to the museum during the past five years. Associate Curator of Asian Art Natsu Oyobe selected works of Asian art, both historic and modern, such as pieces by leading Japanese ceramic artist Kôyama Kiyoko, as well as works by contemporary European and American artists, among them acclaimed Michigan artist Larry Cressman. The exhibition includes woodwork and basketry objects from Korea and China, contemporary wood sculpture and sculptural pottery, Hindu and Buddhist representations of religious icons, and a range of prints. The human form-whether a sacred icon or a highly personal portrait-is an enduring subject matter in the visual cultures of Asia and America. While Buddhism and Hinduism produced intricate and fascinating visual representations of religious icons, these contrast with the simple forms of human beings in the work of modern Japanese printmaker Saitô Kiyoshi and contemporary American artist Michele Oka Doner.
This exhibition is made possible in part by the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment Fund.
Cost: This is a free event.
Tuesday through Saturday 10 am—5 pm Sunday 12—5 pm Tuesday through Saturday 10 am—5 pm Sunday 12—5 pmApril 14, 2012
Matthaei Botanical Garden’s Super Seedlings – A Little Green Thumbs Program
Matthaei Botanical Gardens 1800 N. Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 647-7600
What a great way to celebrate Earth Day! Discover heirloom varieties seeds that have been passed down from grandparents to grandchildren. Explore how you can create a small garden at home. Plant seeds to take home and sprout and help plant seeds that will grow into seedlings for the Gaffield Children’s Garden. A great event for all including the little ones.
Cost: This is a free event.
10:00 - 12:00 p.m.Apr. 16, 2012 - May. 31, 2012
Imagine/Align - Daffodil Display at Nichols Arboretum
Nichols Arboretum
Imagine/Align is a site-specific, community-based art installation by Susan Skarsgard at the University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum. This project, which bloomed for the first time in March 2004, is a one-half mile long line of 20,000 yellow daffodils traversing the environment, mapping thought and inspiring contemplation.
This is the fourth bloom for this community art project. Please visit Nichols Arboretum and walk the line to experience this project that involved the help of over 150 community volunteers. And especially, to witness the contemplative power of the mark of a single line.
Bloom time is late April through May.
Cost: This is a free event.
AnytimeJun. 14, 2012 - Jul. 08, 2012
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2012
Ingalls Mall on North University campus
(734) 994-5999
Stay tuned for the 2012 lineup!
Ticketed performances of music, dance, comedy, and theater by national and international artists at various campus and downtown venues. Also, Top of the Park, a nightly series of free outdoor concerts, movies, and family activities at Ingalls Mall on North University (except Mondays). Tickets: 764-2538. June 15-July 8, 2012.
Cost: TBA
Various showtimes and activities (TBA)