Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Detroit, MI
313-494-5800 www.maah-detroit.org
Women in Jazz "Featuring Michigan's first women in Jazz: Shaihida Nurullah, Naima Shambourguer, Ursula Walker, Sunny Wilkinson with the MSU professors of Jazz. Directed by Rodney Whitaker." March 15, 2008 8:00p.m.
Soul Sanctuary: Images of the African American Worship Experience On exhibit is the photography of Jason Miccolo Johnson. Mr. Johnson visited the black church all accross the country capturing the essence and rhythms found in many venues of worship. Through April 6, 2008
The Storytellers Hat: African American Art from the Teaching Collection of Catherine Blackwell Featured in the exhibit is the personal art collection of Catherine Blackwell. Included are works of art accumulated from Ms.Blackwell's travels to Africa: handcrafted toys, African masks, paintings, travelogues and more! Through June 1, 2008
Making Prints, Telling Stories: The Artistry of Margaret Burroughs Featuring the prints of Margaret Burroughs, a renowned artist, poet, social activist and retired educator. Through May 18, 2008
Music of the Baby Boomers Part of the Pops Series. From the songs of Burt Bacharach. Conducted by Jack Everly. March 27, 2008 10:45a.m. & 8:00p.m.
March 28, 2008 8:30p.m.
March 29, 2008 8:30p.m.
March 30, 2008 3:00p.m.
Meadowbrook Theatre 207 Wilson Hall
Oakland University
Rochester, MI
248-377-3300 www.mbtheatre.com
Moonlight and Magnolias "This delightful new play takes audiences into the inner sanctum of 1939 Hollywood for one hilarious week as three icons of the film industry battle over how to save what became one of greatest movies ever made, Gone With The Wind. Michigan premiere". Directed by Ron Hutchinson. March 19, 2008 - April 13, 2008
Into the Woods "This Tony Award winning Sondheim musical tells the story of a childless couple who embark on a fairy tale romp in search of relief from a curse that has kept the stork from visiting them." March 21,22,28,29,30, 2008
April 4,5,6, 2008
Urintown the Musical "This darkly hilarious musical satire uses an absurd premise a devastating drought that has put control of all toilets into the hands of a corrupt corporation to spoof Broadway plots and conventions. The evil CEO of Urine Good Company, Inc. has the police and the politicians in his pocket, but they wont be able to stop our idealistic young hero and heroine as they lead the poorest citizens in a revolution against the anarchy of pay toilets. Hailed as one of the most original musicals to hit the scene in decades, youve never experienced anything like the Tony Award-winning Urinetown." Book by: Greg Kotis. Lyrics by: Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann. Music by Mark Hollmann. March 28-30, 2008
April 3-6, 10-13, 2008
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts
Clinton Township, MI
Box office 586-286-2222 www.ede-dance.org
Bright Side of the Road: Dances from the Heart of Rock and Roll Featuring the music of Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt and more. Guest choreographer Bill DeYoung and guest artist Kiesha Lalama-White are also featured. April 5, 2008 8:00p.m.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Max M. Fisher Music Center
Detroit, MI
313-576-5111 www.detroitsymphony.com
Bruckner's Ninth Hans Graf, conductor. Vadim Repin, Violin.
Mozart violin Concerto No. 5
Bruckner symphony No. 9 April 17, 2008 8:00p.m.
April 18, 2008 8:00p.m.
April 19, 2008 8:30p.m.
University Musical Society Ann Arbor, MI
734-764-2538 www.ums.org
Lang Lang Internationally acclaimed pianist Lang Lang will perform selections form his recent album of traditional Chinese works as well as compositions by Mozart and Liszt. April 2, 2008 8:00p.m.
Brad Mehldau Trio "Mehldau mines the worlds of piano and jazz to a depth both exhilarating and mesmerizing." April 4, 2008 8:00p.m.
Mehr and Sher Ali: Qawwali Music of Pakistan "Qawwali blends Iranian and Central Asian poetic, philosophical, and musical elements into a North Indian base, combining popular music with classical traditions." April 18, 2008 8:00p.m.
An Evening with Bobby McFerrin, chick Corea, and Jack Dejohnette "Two jazz greats reunite alongside legendary pianist Chick Corea." April 19, 2008 8:00p.m.
Andras Schiff Beethoven Sonata Project Concerts 3&4. April 20, 2008 4:00p.m.
April 22, 2008 8:00p.m.
Little Shop of Horrors "A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon Audrey II grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination!" Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman. Music by Alan Menken. April 25 - 27, 2008
May 2 - 4 , 9-10, 2008
Meadowbrook Theatre 207 Wilson Hall
Oakland University
Rochester, MI
248-377-3300 www.mbtheatre.com
Nunsense Now in its 25th year! When the convent cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, accidentally poisons 52 of the sisters, they are in dire need of funds for the burials. How will the remaining nuns raise the money? Put on a show! By Dan Goggin. Starring Cindy Williams. April 23, 2008 - May 18, 2008
A Tribute to Benny Goodman with the Dave Bennett Sextet Steven Reineke, conductor. Dave Bennett, clarinet. May 1, 2008 10:45A.M. & 8:00P.M.
May 2, 2008 8:30P.M.
May 3, 2008 8:30 P.M.
May 4, 2008 3:00P.M.
The Great Chamber Music Festival's 15th annual series will feature music of the French school of composers. Musicians of international stature will perform in 19 concerts at various locations throughout southeastern Michigan. Visit their website listed above and follow the concert scedule link to view specific dates, times, locations and program notes. June 14, 2008 - June 29, 2008
