OCTOBER

Art IN Sight
Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
115 West Huron Street, 3rd Floor, Ann Arbor
Curated by Distinct Designs, Inc.

Paintings in oils and acrylics, nature scenes done in Motawi tiles, bronze sculptures of dance and even some eye-popping quilt art are on display at the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce. You will have a tough time picking out your favorite at this latest display in the rotating art show. All the works are done by local artists, bringing not only beauty but an often-inspiring sense of creativity.
 
This remarkable display is not just for Chamber staff, but it's for the general public as well. So plan to drop by soon and return often. A whole new collection will be hung on the Chamber's walls every six to nine weeks.

The art in these showings also may be purchased. And some of the pieces are quite reasonable. It almost goes without saying that an original work of art, whether large or small, is a major step up from that poster that's been hanging on your wall. For example, one quilt in this show features a map of Ann Arbor. Now imagine a quilted map of the city that highlights points of interest for your business or for someone you love. You could commission such a quilt. Here is a gift that could hardly be more original, or personal.

The general public is invited to stroll through the Chamber's halls weekdays any time between 9am and 5pm.

If your business is interested in purchasing art or participating in the Art IN Sight program, contact Diane Bennett at 734-427-3824.

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The Infinite Landscape: Master Photographers from the UMMA Collection
Saturday, September 20 – Saturday, January 3
UMMA Off/Site Exhibition Space
1301 South University Avenue, Ann Arbor

In anticipation of UMMA’s reopening in spring 2009, this exhibition will preset some of the most compelling landscape images from the Museum’s own renowned collection. Since the dawn of photography, practitioners have used the medium as a tool to make sense of our surroundings and create meaning within the larger world. From a selection f classic views by such artists as Ansel Adams, Harry Callahan and William Henry Fox Talbot to the contemporary sublime of Michael Kenna, these images reflect 19th – 20th-centruy European and American artists responding to the natural environment. The exhibition is made possible in part by the University of Michigan Credit Union and Ernestine and Herbert Ruben.

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Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Concert
Music of the Northern Lights
Thursday, October 18
Michigan Theater
603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor
8pm

Sibelius’ only concerto, the Violin Concerto, heats up the cold Scandinavian night. Danish composer, Carl Nielsen’s dramatic Symphony No. 4, known as The Inextinguishable, culminates with a powerful “battle between two sets of timpani.” Romantic Danish composer Gade was a friend of Mendelssohn and instructor of Nielsen and Grieg. Audience members will enjoy his Hamlet Overture, which is full of melodic beauty.

This concert is sponsored by the Ray and Eleanor Cross Foundation.

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NOVEMBER

Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Concert
The Orchestra is Here to Play
Sunday, November 9
Michigan Theater
603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor
4pm

Join the A²SO and Gemini in this Family Concert as San and Laz share their warmth, humor and fun. Sing along wit music from around the world and original songs about growing up. Also, featured, you’ll hear Gemini’s entertaining and educational The Orchestra is Here to Play, which highlights the instruments of the orchestra for kids. Plus, our Ann Arbor connections continue wit a performance by the Ann Arbor Youth Chorale, under direction of Shayla Hottinger Powell.

The Family Concert Series is co-sponsored by Dickinson Wright and the Bernard L. Maas Foundation 

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Art Date: A Gallery Project Fundraiser for Queer Singles and their Friends
Friday, November 14
Gallery Project
215 South Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor
6pm – 9pm

A fun-filled evening of art, music, and good company, meant to raise funds for Gallery Project and to offer a space for the LGBT community to have a good time! Come meet exciting queer folks who share a passion for contemporary art! Mingle with gay and straight friends, married, coupled, or otherwise! Have a glass of wine or a beer, some hors d’oeuvres, and soak in the Flash tattoo art show, while you are serenaded by our charming DJ and wooed by alluring performers.
 
Minimum required donation: $20
 
DJ: Chuck Hampton, a.k.a. Gay Marvine
 
Performances by Adam Boehmer, Amanda Krugliak, Melanie Manos, and The Gentlemen Pirates (“Stealing hearts with stolen songs!” Featuring: That Kook With A Uke - Downtown Ken Brown - and Uncle Art and his Magic Tamboureasal).

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Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Concert
Dances Scared & Profane
Saturday, November 15
Michigan Theater
603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor
8pm

Welcome to the stage Primor Sluchin, a world-class harpist and one of the only women to play in the famed Berlin Philharmonic. Handel’s only Harp Concerto offers improvisatory musing and exposed, rolling solos. By contrast, Debussy’s Dances Sacre et Profane is a chromatic exploration of Spanish and Portuguese dance. Tchaikovsky’s Suite No. 3 also has dance influences and presents a colorful and emotional “walk in a garden.” The Magic Harp by Schubert, also known as the Rosamunde Overture, is a warm-hearted and good humored work of a true master.

 This concert is sponsored by Toyota.

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DECEMBER

25th Annual Holiday Art & Craft Festival
Saturday, December 6
Ann Arbor City Club
1830 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor
9am – 4pm

There will be over 50 juried exhibitors from Michigan in attendance.

Cost: $3; children 12 and under free

For more information, please contact Penny O’Malley at 734.878.9044.

Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Concert
Sing-Along with Santa
Saturday, December 6
Bethlehem United Church of Christ
423 South 4th Street, Ann Arbor
4pm

The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra has a special relationship with Santa. Each year he sleds in from the North Pole to meet with the children of Ann Arbor at the Sing-Along. He loves to see the youngsters and sing with them in all his favorite carols. This Family Concert will include music by an A²SO soloist, treats and photos with Santa!

This concert series is sponsored by Dickinson Wright.

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Moonlight Dance Studio: A Winter Showcase
Saturday, December 6
Moonlight Dance Studio
4949 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor
6:30pm – 11pm

The event will include a fun filled night of dancing! They will be serving dinner and give opportunities for Open Dancing in between their Student and Professional Performances.

Cost: $35, including dinner, dancing and performances!

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