October 10, 2003
Dance
scholars and dancers to celebrate legacy of choreographer George
Balanchine
"The legacy of eminent choreographer George Balanchine will
be illuminated during a two-day symposium starting Oct. 31 at
the University of Michigan. More>>>
August
21, 2003
U-M celebrates St. Petersburg’s founding with multi-arts festival
“'Celebrating St. Petersburg: 300 Years of Cultural Brilliance,'
a three-month festival hosted by the University of Michigan, will
mark the Russian city’s anniversary with rich and diverse offerings
in art, music and drama, made possible by the depth and breadth
of the University’s artistic assets. More>>>
August
18, 2003
Russian film series to commemorate the 300th anniversary of St.
Petersburg
"The Center for Russian and East European Studies and the
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures are pleased to
sponsor a Russian Film Series during the 2003 fall term. More>>>
August
18, 2003
Lecture series sxplores St. Petersburg's cultural brilliance
"The Center for Russian and East European Studies (CREES)
and the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan are pleased
to announce the CREES Faculty Lecture Series. More>>>
August
11, 2003
University
Library presents St. Petersburg exhibit
"The University Library is presenting 'St. Petersburg: Window
on the East/Window on the West,' an exhibition devoted to the
Russian city's publishing history and the role it played in nurturing
the arts at the turn of the 20th century. More>>>
April
28, 2003
UMMA
presents exclusive exhibition of European masterworks from Hermitage
Museum Sept. 21–Nov. 23.
"From September 21 through November 23, the University of
Michigan Museum of Art will present 'The Romanovs Collect: European
Art from the Hermitage,' a historic exhibition of more than 140
exceptional works of fine and decorative art from the unrivalled
collections of the State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg. More>>>
March
10, 2003
U-M
launches St. Petersburg tricentennial celebration.
“'Celebrating St. Petersburg: 300 Years of Cultural Brilliance'
is a unique festival at the University of Michigan that will mark
the tricentennial of this most splendid and cosmopolitan of Russia’s
cities. From March through December, the celebration will showcase
an exclusive exhibition of art from the State Hermitage Museum,
Russian cultural performances, public lectures and educational
opportunities. More>>>
January
23, 2003
U-M
Launches Celebration: “Projecting Petersburg”
"The University of Michigan will launch its yearlong celebration
of St. Petersburg's tercentennial with a public architecture symposium,
“Projecting Petersburg,” on March 8, 2003. More>>>
October
2002
“Celebrating
St. Petersburg: 300 Years of Cultural Brilliance” at the
University of Michigan in 2003
"An exclusive exhibition of more than 140 treasures on loan
from the State Hermitage Museum, performances by the Kirov Orchestra
and a host of lectures, symposia and events featuring Russian
themes and performers will give audiences an unparalleled opportunity
to experience the art and artistic legacy of St. Petersburg. More>>>
Fall
2003 (Michigan Today)
The
Last Russian Tsar Was 'A Nester At Heart'
"After the sudden death of his father, the imperious Tsar
Alexander III, in fall 1894, 26-year-old Nicholas Romanov turned
with damp blue eyes to a cousin and cried, 'What is going to happen
to me? To all of Russia? I am not prepared to be a tsar. I never
wanted to become one. I know nothing of the business of ruling.
I have no idea of even how to talk to the ministers.' More>>>
November
23, 2003 (The Ann Arbor News)
Ann
Arbor connects with Russia
"Ann Arbor can be forgiven if it's feeling a little St. Petersburged-out
just now. Today marks the winding down, if not the end, of a season-long
University of Michigan festival celebrating the 300th anniversary
of the Russian cultural capital. More>>>
October
27, 2003 (The University Record)
George
Balanchine Symposium
"The legacy of choreographer George Balanchine will be illuminated
during a symposium Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at the Rackham Building and
Auditorium. More>>>
October 26, 2003 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Peter
and Catherine were Great, but their taste in art was greater
"Professor William Rosenberg's lecture on St. Petersburg,
Russia, was so intense that when I stepped out of the University
of Michigan's Alumni Center and onto the street, I thought for
a second that I was in Russia again. More>>>
October
5, 2003 (The Ann Arbor News)
U-M
library showcases the literary Petersburg
"From its founding in the 18th century through the systematic
attempt in the 20th century to destroy its spirit, Russia's home
for the arts comes vibrantly alive in the University of Michigan
Special Collection Library's "St. Petersburg: Window on the West/Window
on the East." More>>>
September 21, 2003 (Detroit Free Press)
St.
Petersburg arts come to Ann Arbor
"'The Romanovs Collect: European Art from the Hermitage'
is an opportunity to see something that wasn't possible at the
Russian museum. More>>>
September
20, 2003 (The Detroit News)
U-M unveils marvels of St. Petersburg: Middle America takes big
steps to celebrate fabled Russian art
"America's biggest celebration of St. Petersburg's 300th
birthday this year is happening in Ann Arbor with enough art,
music, dance, theater and film events to fill a culture maven's
date book from now into 2004. Although the party for Russia's
most glamorous city began quietly in March and won't end until
February, it peaks on Sunday when the University of Michigan Museum
of Art opens 'The Romanovs Collect,' an exhibit of treasures from
St. Petersburg's fabled Hermitage Museum. More>>>
September
18, 2003 (Detroit Free Press)
Hermitage
treasures come to Ann Arbor: Exhibit reflects czars' passion for
Western art
"St. Petersburg, Russia, is marking its 300th anniversary
this year and the University of Michigan is celebrating.... More>>>
September 15, 2003 (The University Record)
"UMMA
scores exclusive exhibition of Romanov art
U-M is known around the world as the leaders and best. For two
months beginning Sept. 21, the University will be the only—the
exclusive venue for an exhibition of art from the collections
of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. More>>>
September
13, 2003 (The Ann Arbor News)
Hermitage
art to go on display here
"'The Romanovs Collect: European Art from the Hermitage'
opens Sept. 21 at the University of Michigan Museum of Art. This
is the first collaboration between the Hermitage and a North American
university museum. More>>>
