Fine arts
The Paradigm Shift to provide more opportunities for Ann Arbor musicians
BY PAIGE PFLEGER
The Paradigm Shift Chamber Orchestra is one of the newest musical groups in Ann Arbor. Composed of 20 string players, the orchestra is a mix of students from the School of Music as well as players in the Ann Arbor area.
'Spirit of Detroit' examines turmoil of past racial tension
BY GRACE PROSNIEWSKI
“Spirit of Detroit,” written by native Detroiter and University alum Mercilee M. Jenkins, examines the turbulent events of 1967, including the riot-rebellion and the Algiers Motel Incident, in which police murdered three unarmed black youths.
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns brings work to the Michigan
BY MAX RADWIN
Burns and Daniel Okrent will show a series of film clips while discussing race in the United States, a topic that remains significant to the University’s student body, to Americans everywhere and to Burns and Florentine Films, as well.
Student work to be highlighted at annual Playfest this week
BY TEHREEM SAJJAD
Initiated by Professor OyamO at the Department of Theatre and Drama in 2009, Playfest features the work of six students from beginner, intermediate and advanced playwriting courses.
Yo-Yo Ma, Silk Road Ensemble to celebrate musical culture in Hill performance
BY PAIGE PFLEGER
Since its creation, the Silk Road Ensemble has traveled the globe, bringing audiences a musical experience that blends cultural boundaries.
German violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter to make triumphant return to Ann Arbor
BY GRACE PROSNIEWSKI
Thursday’s performance will mark Mutter’s sixth appearance in Ann Arbor since her University Musical Society debut in 1989, and longtime colleague Lambert Orkis will serve as accompanist to Mutter.
Tennessee Williams's acclaimed 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' to be performed by A2CT
BY REBECCA GODWIN
The celebrated play by Tennessee Williams tells the story of the Pollits, a dysfunctional-but-very-wealthy Southern family.
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