Community Guide:
The Arts
Cultural treasures from the worlds of art, music, literature, history and drama are continuously available to the community. Live performances, touring exhibitions and world-class permanent collections await patrons. Many are free; all are fascinating.
Angell Hall Observatory
Public open houses are held September through April at the Angell Hall Observatory.
The open houses are sponsored by the Student Astronomical Society and take
place rain or shine.
Phone:(734) 936-3626
Web: http://www.astro.lsa.umich.edu/sas/openhouse.html
Email: sas@umich.edu
Ann Arbor Pow Wow
Crisler Arena comes alive with songs, sights and sounds at the annual Pow
Wow. Sponsored by the Native American Students Association and the Office of
Multi-ethnic Student Affairs, the Pow Wow traditionally draws thousands to
campus.
Phone: (734) 763-9044
Web: http://www.umich.edu/~powwow/
Email: powwow04@umich.edu
Archaeological Artifacts Identification Services
Think you might have found a mastodon skull or a shard of preColumbian Indian
pottery? Staff, curators and doctoral students of the Museum of Anthropology
are available to the public on Friday afternoons during the school year for
walk-in consulting and/or identification of possible artifacts.
Phone: (734) 764-0485
Web: http://www.umma.lsa.umich.edu/
Email: joshea@umich.edu
Archaeological Exhibits and Lectures
Archaeologists from the Department of Anthropology provide collections for
museum exhibitions throughout the state and nation. They also assist amateur
archaeological societies in Michigan by providing advice and public lectures
and by encouraging Michigan residents to participate at archaeological excavations.
Phone: (734) 764-0485
Web: http://www.umma.lsa.umich.edu/
Email: joshea@umich.edu
Art Exhibitions
The School of Art and Design presents art exhibitions in public sites throughout
the area to humanize the environment and offer visual excitement and stimulation
to the general public. Arrangements also can be made for hosting exhibits
at local facilities.
Phone: (734) 763-5247
Web: http://www.art-design.umich.edu/
Email: patyoung@umich.edu
Arts of Citizenship
This program seeks to explore the role of the arts, humanities and design
in democratic civic life by fostering collaboration between the University
and the larger community. It supports publicly involved research, teaching
and creative work by faculty and students and promotes collaborative projects
with community partners in Ann Arbor and beyond.
Phone: (734) 615-0609
Web: http://www.artsofcitizenship.umich.edu/
Email: aoc.info@umich.edu
Center for Russian and East European Studies Lecture Series
The Center organizes public lectures, conferences, films, minicourses and
symposia and provides instructional and informational services to Michigan
and Midwestern schools and colleges, news media and businesses.
Phone: (734) 764-0351
Web: http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/crees/
Email: crees@umich.edu
Chinese Film Series
The Center for Chinese Studies offers a student-run, free Chinese film
series throughout the academic year. Films produced in the People's Republic
of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan are shown with English subtitles as part
of the Center's ongoing efforts to introduce Chinese society, history and
culture to the community.
Phone: (734) 764-6308
Web: http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/ccs/mseries.htm
Email: chinese.studies@umich.edu
Chinese Studies Brown Bag Lecture Series
Pack your lunch and learn more about one of the world's super
powers. This free lecture series, offered by the Center for
Chinese Studies, is open to the public. Lectures include a wide
range of topics, including the arts, politics, literature and culture of
the Chinese society. Phone: (734) 764-6308
Web: http://www.ii.umich.edu/ccs
Podcasts: http://www.ii.umich.edu/ccs/events_programs/multimedia
Email: chinese.studies@umich.edu
Costume Rentals
University Productions, which is part of the School of Music, has an extensive
array of costumes available for rental to outside groups.
Phone: (734) 763-7657
Web:http://www.uprod.music.umich.edu/production/uprod-costumes.html
Email: eagunder@umich.edu
Cultural Heritage Initiative for Community Outreach
CHICO's goal is to make cultural heritage materials accessible to a broad
spectrum of audiences. Its projects incorporate images, sound and video
to enrich museum visits, classroom instruction and independent research.
It is based at the School of Information, and supported by the School,
University departments in the arts and humanities, local museums, area
schools and public library
Phone: (734) 763-2285
Web: http://www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/
Email: chico.admin@umich.edu
Gerald R. Ford Library
The presidential library on North Campus holds more than 20 million documents
related to the presidency of Gerald R. Ford, a University alumnus. These
records are open to the public for research. The Library also hosts public
events and a small lobby exhibit.
Phone: (734) 205-0555
Web: http://www.ford.utexas.edu/
Email: ford.museum@nara.gov
Frankel Center for Judaic Studies Colloquium
The Center offers an ongoing colloquium series covering a wide range of
Judaism-related topics. This includes recent and historical happenings
in Jewish communities around the world and emerging academic interpretations
of those happenings.
Phone: (734) 763-9047
Web: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic/
Email: judtsaff@umich.edu
Humanities Camp
A weekend of stimulating discussions and serious fun await
participants of the Institute for the Humanities' annual Humanities Seminar.
Lectures, performances and discussions of the humanities and arts are all part
of the popular program.
Phone: (734) 936-3518
Web: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/humin/events/outreach/
Email: humin@umich.edu
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
The Museum is an internationally recognized center for the study of the
ancient Mediterranean world, with its collections, research programs,
library and archives serving students, faculty, scholars and the public
around the world. It is home to more than 100,000 objects, some dating back
to 4000 BC, extensive excavation records and a large photographic archive.
Phone: (734) 764-9304
Web: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/kelsey/
Email: talalay@umich.edu,
tegerr@umich.edu
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Situated on 350 acres of diverse plant life, the Gardens offer outdoor nature trails winding through various habitats native to Michigan. The grounds also include a variety of formal gardens. The indoor conservatory presents exhibits of plant life from around the world. The Gardens sponsors classes, lectures and special events for all ages.Phone: (734) 998-7061
Web: http://sitemaker.umich.edu/mbgna
Email: bjklatt@umich.edu
Middle East Distinguished Lecture Series
The series offers lectures presented by distinguished scholars from
around the world on a variety of Mideast-related issues. Topics
include history of art, Islamic history, women's studies, Ottoman history, anthropology,
sociology, business, Islamic law, political science and Central Asia.
Phone: (734) 764-0350
Web: http://www.ii.umich.edu/cmenas/
Email: cmenas@umich.educmenas@umich.edu
MLK Symposium
The annual MLK Symposium provides the community
with lectures, live performances and exhibits commemorating the messages
of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Events take place throughout January.
Phone: (734) 936-1055
Web: http://www.mlksymposium.umich.edu/
Email: anza@umich.edu
Museum of Anthropology
The Museum's web site makes available to the general public
images of and information about its collections and publications.
Also included is a listing of archaeological sites for Michigan counties. A
form is available for directly searching collection documentation records,
including the recently completed Native American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act inventory.
Phone: (734) 764-0485
Web: http://www.umma.lsa.umich.edu/
Email: klobrien@umich.edu
Museum of Art
The Museum houses one of the finest university art collections in the country and the second largest art collection in Michigan. Visitors enjoy a rich and diverse permanent collection plus a full complement of interpretive programs, including lectures, symposia, gallery talks by artists and curators, family programs, chamber concerts and multimedia performances. School and group tours are available September through May.Phone: (734) 764-0395
Web:http://www.umma.umich.edu/
Email: umma@umich.edu
Peach Mountain Observatory
Amateur astronomers gather at the Peach Mountain Observatory
for open houses hosted by the University Lowbrow Astronomers.
Peach Mountain is located within Stinchfield Woods near Dexter. Open houses take
place Saturday evenings before and after the new moon.
Phone: (734) 426-8441
Web: http://www.umich.edu/~lowbrows/
Email: lowbrowinfo@umich.edu
Prison Creative Arts Program
Preparing to enter its second decade, the project is
committed to producing original works of art in Michigan
correctional facilities and juvenile detention centers. Projects have included art, creative
writing, dance and staging of original plays.
Phone: (734) 647-7673
Web:http://www.lsa.umich.edu/english/pcap/pages/about_us.htm>
Email: alexi@umich.edu
or smgothar@umich.edu
Public Musical Performances/Music at Michigan Calendar of Events
Many concerts by U-M faculty and students, as soloists
or in ensembles, are open to the public, frequently
at no cost. The Calendar of Events is online
and details specifics on the University's concerts, stage productions, special events and activities.
Phone: (734) 763-0965
Web: http://uuis.umich.edu/events/calendar.cfm?sponsor=155
Turkish Studies Colloquium
The Colloquium offers monthly lectures on Turkey and Turkic lands. Topics are both contemporary
and historical and include literature, environmental resources, public policy, architecture, economics
and sociology.
Phone: (734) 764-0350
Web: http://www.ii.umich.edu/cmenas
Email: cmenas@umich.edu
UMTV
Programming from UMTV, the campus television system, is available through MediaOne on Cable Channel
22. UMTV programming includes live campus events, student productions, innovative technology
demonstrations and historical programming from University archives.
Phone: (734) 936-1092
Web: http://www.itcom.itd.umich.edu/umtv/
Email: brucel@umich.edu
University Library
Americana, law, medicine, film, Michigan history - these are just a few of the collections within
the University's vast system of libraries. Books, magazines, newspapers, microfilms,
photographs and videos are available through one of the largest academic libraries
in the nation. An on-line catalog is available at mirlyn.web.lib.umich.edu.
Phone: (734) 764-9373
Web: http://www.lib.umich.edu/
Email: ask-us@umich.edu
University Musical Society
UMS brings to the community an ongoing series of world-class artists representing
today's live performing arts world. Programs include renowned recitalists
and orchestras, dance and chamber ensembles, jazz and world music performers,
opera and theatre. UMS hosts more than 70 performances and more than
150 educational events each season.
Phone: (734) 764-2538
Web: http://www.ums.umich.edu/
Email: umstix@umich.edu
University Productions
The School of Music's University Productions presents full scale
productions each year for the departments of drama, dance, opera
and musical theatre.
The office also handles rentals of Hill Auditorium, the Lydia Mendelssohn
Theatre, Rackham Auditorium and the Power Center for the Performing Arts
for conferences, lectures, performances and other events.
Phone: (734) 763-5213
Web: http://www.uprod.music.umich.edu/current/uprod-currentseason.html
Email: jskuras@umich.edu
James Kosteva, Director
Office of Community Relations
Fleming Administration Building, 503 Thompson Street,
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1340
(734) 764-7901 Fax (734) 764-3316
copyright@2005 The Regents of the University of Michigan
Last Updated: 28 May 2008