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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 pmMay. 15, 2012 - Jun. 05, 2012
2012 Ann Arbor Peony Festival - Celebrating 90 Years
Nichols Arboretum, University of Michigan Campus
(734) 615-9475
Help celebrate the 90th anniversary of the famed Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden (1922-2012), the largest collection of antique and heirloom peonies in North America. Enjoy Live music on June 2, a preview of Shakespeare in the Arb (Merry Wives of Windsor) on June 3, self-guided tours, cut-flower display in the Reader Center, and more.
Where else can one see more than 230 different kinds of peonies in bloom? This is a spectacular historic collection - and one of the largest in North America - from the early 20th century. It presents the best ornamental peonies of its era. The Peony garden typically blooms between mid-May and mid-June. The best time for viewing the stunningly beautiful and fragrant display is during early to mid-June, depending on the weather. The garden has 27 beds, each full square originally holding 30 plants. The plants were arranged so that the garden would bloom progressively, with the western edge (closest to the Washington Heights entrance) peaking first. Over time, that has changed through relocation, loss, and division of the plants. However, many of the original plants are thriving exactly where they were planted many decades ago.
Admission is free. Nichols Arboretum is open sunrise to sunset.
Cost: This is a free event.
Sunrise - SunsetJune 01, 2012
UM Museum of Natural History Presents: Fun Friday Night at the Museum
UM Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor
(734) 764-0480
Come experience the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History at night on Friday, May 4. We will be staying open until 9 pm! Join us for $3 planetarium shows at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 pm. These Star Talk shows will be 30 minutes long and focus on what you can see in the night sky. In anticipation of Spring, we will be reading aloud The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle at 6:00 and 7:00 pm in the planetarium. This free story time will feature images from the book on the planetarium dome. Space is limited to 36 people and children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be free 30 minute dinosaur tours at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm. Space on the tours is limited to 15 people.
Cost: This is a free event.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Jun. 07, 2012 - Jun. 24, 2012
Shakespeare in the Arb 2012: Featuring the Merry Wives of Windsor
Nichols Arboretum, University of Michigan campus
Directed by Kate Mendeloff and presented by the University of Michigan Residential College and the University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum. The beloved Shakespeare in the Arb is now in its twelfth season and remains a very popular tradition in Ann Arbor.
The unique experience of Shakespeare in the Arb comes from the environmental staging of the plays. There is no fixed stage — instead, the audience follows the action through different locations in the Arboretum. The staging takes advantage of the vistas and valleys, and the special arrangements of the surrounding natural settings. The wide open space of the Arb becomes a panoramic stage, creating a more realistic setting than if every scene was played out directly in front of you. As one audience member commented, “The actors used the vastness of its Arb stage to full advantage, making entrances from behind trees, appearing over rises and vanishing into the woods.
Box Office opens at 5:30 pm for general admission. Shows start at 6:30. Ticket prices: Matthaei-Nichols members: $15; students with ID: $10; adults 19 and over: $20; seniors 62 and over: $17; children and youth 5-17: $10; 5 and under free.
Performance Dates:
Thursday, June 7 - Sunday, June 10
Thursday, June 14 - Sunday June 17
Thursday, June 21 - Sunday, June 24
Photo by Myra Klarman.
Cost: TBA
6:30pm - 9:00pmJun. 07, 2012 - Jun. 10, 2012
The Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Presents: Sweeney Todd
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 N. University, Ann Arbor
(734) 971-2228
In one of Sondheim’s most haunting musicals, Sweeney Todd brings the gritty underworld of 19th Century London to gruesomely delightful life. Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street, comes home after being exiled by an evil judge who banished him and ravaged Sweeney’s wife. With the help of the diabolical baker below, Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney seeks revenge on the judge and the unwitting inhabitants of London develop an insatiable taste for “meat” pies.
Sweeney Todd is intended for mature audiences due to violence and sexual situations.
Cost: Price Range $9 - $22
8:00 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. 2:00 p.m. Sun.June 09, 2012
22nd Annual Ann Arbor Garden Walk
Various homes throughout Ann Arbor
Meet homeowner gardeners and be inspired by their labors of love. A quiet, flower-filled courtyard, a city lot overflowing with edibles, and lush beds surrounding a historic home, the gardens on the 2012 Garden Walk promise eye-catching ideas and colorful surprises.
Participating members of the Ann Arbor Women Artists group will present a sale of original artworks created from the 2012 gardens over the past year, capturing the beauty of these unique landscapes. A Garden Marketplace, presented by Artistica in Dexter, will offer a variety of handcrafted garden-related merchandise, including pottery, jewelry, garden art, and more.
Proceeds from the 2012 Garden Walk will benefit Growing Hope, an Ypsilanti-based non-profit dedicated to helping people improve their lives and communities through gardening and access to healthy food. Tickets go on sale in May.
Cost: $15.00, group discounts available.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PMJun. 15, 2012 - Jul. 08, 2012
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2012
Ingalls Mall on North University campus
(734) 994-5999
Mainstage Line-up:
- Tuesday, June 5 - Feist wsg. The Low Anthem - Power Center - Folk/Indie/Pop/Rock
- Saturday, June 16 - Al Green - Hill Auditorium - Soul/R&B/Pop/Gospel
- Thursday, June 21 - Esperanza Spalding - Power Center - Funk/Jazz/Soul/R&B
- Saturday, June 23 - Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass - Power Center - Spoken Word/Storytelling/Radio
- Sunday, June 24 - Pilobolus - Power Center - Acrobatics/Dance
- Wednesday, June 27 - Nellie McKay wsg. Sneakin' Out - Power Center - Cabaret/Jazz/Songbook
- Thursday, June 28 - The Moth: Under the Influence: Stories that Shape and Shake Us - Michigan Theater - Storytelling/Spoken Word
- Saturday, June 30 - Rufus Wainwright - Power Center - Folk/Pop
- Wednesday, July 4 - The Capital Steps (2 shows at 5:00pm & 8:00pm) - Power Center - Comedy/Political/Satire/Variety
- Thursday, July 5 - Cinematic Titanic: Original Cast & Creators of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2 Shows at 6:00pm & 9:00pm) - Michigan Theater - Comedy/Cult Classic/Film/Satire
- Friday, July 6 - Circa: Austrailian Cirque Nouveau - Power Center - Acrobatics/Circus/Dance
- Saturday, July 7 - Circa: Austrailian Cirque Nouveau - Power Center - Acrobatics/Circus/Dance
Top of the Park line-Up:
This year’s Top of the Park free concert series is anchored by 60 musical talents, 8 guest DJs, and 13 feature films. Musical highlights include: Alejandra O'Leary, Bearfoot, Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra, Charlie Slick, Noori, Chris Bathgate, Dick Siegel and The Brandos, Drivin' Sideways, Hoodang, Jennie DeVoe, Madcat and Kane, Measured Chaos, Nervous But Excited, Peter Mulvey, Rampage Swing, Taj Weekes and Adowa, The Barons of Tang, The Ben Daniels Band, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Macpodz and Friends, The Ragbirds, The Sun Messengers, Third Coast Kings, Theo Katzman, Thornetta Davis, and many more.
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. For more information or to buy tickets, go to www.annarborsummerfestival.org
Accommodations Specials:
CAMPUS INN - Single: $179.00 +tax/night, Double $202.00 +tax/night, Rates are based on availability from June 12 - July 8, 2012. Accommodations will include a welcome basket. A credit card guarantee is required and the cancellation policy is 7 days prior to arrival. Call 1-800-666-8693 or CLICK HERE to book.
THE ANN ARBOR REGENT - $104.00 +tax/night, subject to availability. Package price includes hot breakfast, wireless internet, and shuttle service to the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. Shuttle times are subject to availability. Call 1-800-973-6101 and ask for the 'Summer Festival 2012 Special Block.'
THE LAMP POST INN - $54.00 +tax/night queen, $64.00 +tax/night for king or double queen. Mention special code, SUMMER FEST and recieve an additional 10% off between June 15 - July 10, 2012.
Cost: TBA
Various showtimes and activities (TBA)June 17, 2012
Ann Arbor Marathon
Starts at Michigan Stadium on Main Street (NW corner)
It's the first ever Ann Arbor Marathon! All courses start on Main Street at the NW corner of the Big House, running through downtown Ann Arbor with a finish on the 50 yard line of Elbel Field. The courses will showcase many of the most beautiful and memorable areas of the UM campus and the city of Ann Arbor as well as the stunning views along the Huron River. The Ann Arbor Marathon will raise much needed funding for the Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation!
DATE: June 17th, 2012
PLACE: Main Street, at the corner of Keech in front of the UM Football Stadium
START TIMES: 7:00am - Full Marathon, 7:30am - Half Marathon, 11:30am - 1.2K Kids Marathon
HOW MUCH: Registration fees vary based on which race you run, and how soon you sign up. Late registration fees kick in AFTER May 31st, 2012
Cost: Cost differs based on the event you're entering for, and how soon you register.
Events start at 7:00 am.
