New Arts & Humanities Touring Directory Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- July 31, 2009
CONTACT: Scott Hirko, Public Relations Officer,
shirko [at] mihumanities.org, 517-372-0029 ext. 25
also in PDF.
link here to Arts & Humanities Touring Program.
(LANSING)-----The Michigan Humanities Council announces the launch of the 2009-2012 Michigan Arts & Humanities Touring Directory. The Arts & Humanities Touring Directory provides an online listing of 204 of the state’s most talented performing and visual artists, humanities presenters, and cultural exhibitors. The catalogue offers a wide variety of cultural programming including dance, music, storytelling, theater, tradition bearers, and visual arts. A joint project of the Michigan Humanities Council and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, it offers performers, presenters and exhibitors the opportunity to present their work throughout the state. In addition, the Michigan Humanities Council will provide grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to help cover costs of performers, presenters, and exhibitors listed in the Directory. The Touring Directory and grant information are available online at www.michiganhumanities.org
“The Michigan Humanities Council is pleased to present the most recent edition of the Arts & Humanities Touring Directory as the state’s most comprehensive listing of juried arts and humanities programs, presenters, and exhibitors,” said Jan Fedewa, executive director of the Michigan Humanities Council. “This is an essential resource for event planners, educators, city leaders, nonprofit organizations, and others who aim to schedule the highest quality arts and humanities programs in the state.”
Formal adjudication of all presenters and performers listed in the directory was peer-reviewed in January 2009. Each listing includes program descriptions, fees, and contact persons. Program planners must contact the person identified by the performer or presenter to discuss all
listed information. A listing in Michigan’s Arts & Humanities Touring Directory is not an endorsement by the Michigan Humanities Council or the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, nor are the Councils responsible for program content and/or incorrect information.
Nonprofit organizations may request up to 40 percent of a performer, presenter, or exhibitor’s fee and travel expense. A Touring Program grant request may not exceed $3,000 per application, and an organization may not submit more than four grant applications or request
more than $4,000 for programs between October 1, 2009, and September 30, 2010. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will be accepted no earlier than postmarked date of September 1, 2009.
The Michigan Humanities Council, founded in 1974, is a private, non-profit organization, funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. For additional information, please visit: www.michiganhumanities.org or call 517-372-7770.
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2009-2012 Arts and Humanities Touring Directory – Listing By Region
Ann Arbor Region (Washtenaw/Livingston/Monroe)
Name. Type of Arts or Humanities Presentation. City.
- Ann Arbor Dance Works. Dance – Modern. Ann Arbor.
- A Visit with the Lincolns. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Belleville.
- Barbara Schutzgruber. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Ann Arbor.
- Becky Beckerman and Skylark. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Ann Arbor.
- Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theatre Company. Dance – Ethnic/Jazz/Folk. Ann Arbor.
- The Boychoir of Ann Arbor. Music – Choral. Ann Arbor.
- Dave Bennett’s Tribute to Benny Goodman. Music – Jazz. Ann Arbor.
- David Hall. Music – Solo/Recital. Ann Arbor.
- Dodworth Saxhorn Band. Music – Band. Ann Arbor.
- Drummunity! Rhythmic Fun for Everyone. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Dexter.
- Fiddlers ReStrung. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Saline.
- Five Guys Named Moe. Music – Jazz. Ann Arbor.
- Frederick Douglass: The Man Featuring LeCount R. Holmes Jr. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Belleville.
- Gabriel Bolkosky. Music – Solo/Recital. Ann Arbor.
- Jake Reichbart. Music – Jazz. Ann Arbor.
- James Dapogny. Music – Jazz. Ann Arbor.
- Jeremy Kittel World Band. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Ann Arbor.
- Jeremy Kittel. Music – Solo/Recital. Ann Arbor.
- Galliard Brass Ensemble. Music – Chamber. Ann Arbor.
- Gemini. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Ann Arbor.
- Ginga 97. Dance – Ethnic/Jazz/Folk. Ann Arbor.
- Guy Louis and his Chautauqua Express. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Pinckney.
- Harpbeat! Music – Ethnic/Folk. Ypsilanti.
- La’Ron Williams. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Ann Arbor.
- Madcat & Kane. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Ann Arbor.
- Mady Kouyate & The Heat of Africa. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Ypsilanti.
- Matter & Ghost. Dance – Ethnic/Jazz/Folk. Chelsea.
- Michael Glenn Monroe. Tradition Bearer – Craft/Art/Culture. Brighton.
- Michael P. Deren – The Past in Person. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Ann Arbor.
- Neil Woodward Michigan’s Troubadour. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Howell.
- Norma Gentile – Candelight Meditation Concert of Chant. Music – New/Experimental. Ypsilanti.
- The Oblivion Project. Music – Jazz. Ann Arbor.
- Paul VornHagen Quartet. Music – Jazz. Ann Arbor.
- People Dancing. Dance – Modern. Ann Arbor.
- Peter Madcat Ruth. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Ann Arbor.
- Raisin Pickers. Music – Band. Manchester.
- The Royal Garden Trio. Music – Jazz. Ann Arbor.
- Saline Fiddlers. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Saline.
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Tiana Marquez. Music – Solo/Recital. Ann Arbor.
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Three Men and a Tenor. Music – Popular. Dexter.
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Tonya “Touchdown” Dallas. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Belleville.
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Tumbao Bravo. Music – Jazz. Ann Arbor.
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Vincent York’s Jazzistry. Music – Jazz. Ann Arbor.
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Wild Swan Theater. Theater – Theater for Young Audiences. Ann Arbor.
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Yvonne Healy. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Howell.
Metro Detroit (Oakland, Macomb, Wayne)
Name. Type of Arts or Humanities Presentation. City.
- The Amazing Clark: Pupeteer/Magician. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Oxford.
- Ambassadors Big Band. Music – Band. Milford.
- Ann & Rob Burns as a Reasonable Facsimile. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Rochester.
- Ara Toupazian & The Music of the Middle East. Music – Ethnic/Folk. West Bloomfield.
- The Bel Airs ‘50s & ‘60s Band. Music – Band. Canton.
- Beverly Meyer, The Music Lady. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Southgate.
- Beyond Storytelling: Tales from Around the World. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Birmingham.
- Biakuye Percussion Group. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Keego Harbor.
- Blues & Boogie Woogie Pianist Matthew Ball. Music – New/Experimental, Solo/Recital. Clawson.
- Brainstormers! Theater – Theater for Young Audiences. Royal Oak.
- Cats and the Filddler. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Milford.
- Cirque Amongus. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Livonia.
- The Classics Band. Music – Band. Farmington Hills.
- Compañeros de Flamenco. Dance – Ethnic/Jazz/Folk. Farmington Hills.
- Corrine Stavish. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Southfield.
- Dan Hazlett. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Waterford.
- Daniel Cascardo’s Art Express Experience. Visual Arts/Artists – Painting. Royal Oak.
- Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings. Music – Chamber. Southfield.
- Detroit Choral Artists. Music – Choral. Farmington Hills.
- Detroit Dance Collective. Dance – Modern. Royal Oak.
- Eisenhower Dance Ensemble. Dance – Modern. Southfield.
- Freestyle. Music – Band. Milford.
- 5th Michigan Regiment Band. Music – Band. Novi.
- Ginka Ortega. Music – Solo/Recital. Bloomfield Hills.
- The Gratitude Steel Band. Music – Band. Sylvan Lake.
- Great Lakes Consort. Music – Chamber. Farmington.
- Greg Lester’s Puppet Adventures. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Lake Orion.
- Grown Folks Talkin’… Hush! A storytelling experience. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Detroit.
- Jacob Lawrence and The Legend of John Brown. Gallery/Museum Exhibition. Wayne State University. Detroit.
- James Harper. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Washington.
- JET Youth Education Services Youth Theatre. Theater – Theater for Young Audiences. West Bloomfield.
- Judy Sima. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. West Bloomfield.
- LL7 – Lynn LaPlante Seven. Music – Jazz. Shelby Township.
- Lois Sprengnether Keel. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Clarkston.
- Luke Sayers & The Last to Know. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Ferndale.
- Magic Carpet Theatre. Theater – Theater for Young Audiences. Dearborn.
- Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus. Music – Choral. Detroit.
- Michigan Opera Theatre Community Program. Theater – Musical Theater. Detroit.
- Motor Cty Brass Band. Music – Band. Novi.
- Musica Batteria. Music – Chamber. Troy.
- Natya Tarangini Kuchipudi Adacemy. Dance – Ethnic/Jazz/Folk. Canton.
- Opera Lite. Theater – Musical Theater. Farmington Hills.
- Paradise Valley Walk Concert Tribute Featuring the Planet D Nonet. Music – Jazz. Saint Clair Shores.
- Pauline Martin. Music – Solo/Recital. West Bloomfield.
- Picks & Sticks String Band. Music – Band. Northville.
- Rackham Symphony Choir. Music – Choral. Grosse Pointe.
- Reed-Works Saxophone Quartet. Music-Chamber. Milford.
- Rev. Robert and Sis. Bernice Jones American Roots Music in Education. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Detroit.
- Richard Paul. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Macomb.
- Rosie Chapman (a.k.a.) Miz Rosie. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Washington.
- Scheer Genius Assembly Shows. Theater – Theater for Young Audiences. Walled Lake.
- Sheepshank Sam. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Romeo.
- Sheila Landis & Brazilian Love Affair. Music – Jazz. Rochester Hills.
- The Smokin’ 45s Rock and Blues Revue. Music – Popular. Rochester.
- The Spirit of Harriet Tubman. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Flat
- Rock.
- Southpaw Isle Steelband. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Keego Harbor.
- Straight Ahead. Music – Jazz. Detroit.
- Through Russia with Music. Tradition Bearer – Music/Song/Dance. Whitmore Lake.
- Tim Twiss – Authentic 19th Century Banjo Performance. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Highland.
- Yuki & Tomoko Mack, Duo Pianists. Music – Solo/Recital. Farmington Hills.
- Zippity2Dad Productions. Music – Popular. Auburn Hills.
Mid-Michigan
Name. Type of Arts or Humanities Presentation. City.
- A Community Between Two Worlds: Arab Americans in Greater Detroit. Gallery/Museum Exhibition. MSU Museum. East Lansing.
- Blackthorn. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Williamston.
- Dawn Baumer Education Through Art. Visual Arts/Artists – Experimental. Eaton Rapids.
- Dulcimer Days with The Wanda Degen Trio. Music – Ethnic/Folk. East Lansing.
- Fair Time! Series: America’s Fairs, Horse Racing, and Livestock Heritage. Gallery/Museum Exhibition. MSU Museum. East Lansing.
- Great Lakes Native Quilting. Gallery/Museum Exhibition. MSU Museum. East Lansing.
- Happendance Contemporary Dance Company. Dance – Modern. Okemos.
- Henna: Learn to Apply Henna for Fun and Festive Temporary Tattoos. Tradition Bearer – Recreational. Okemos.
- Images of Human Rights: South African Prints. Gallery/Museum Exhibition. MSU Museum. East Lansing.
- The International Print Portfolio: Artists’ Expressions of Universal Human Rights. Gallery/Museum Exhibition. MSU Museum. East Lansing.
- Jerry Jacoby. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Clarklake.
- Michigan’s Heritage Barns: An Artist’s Perspective. Gallery/Museum Exhibition. MSU Museum. East Lansing.
- Oktoben German Band. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Albion.
- Quilting Sisters: African-American Quilting in Michigan. Gallery/Museum Exhibition. MSU Museum. East Lansing.
- The Rhythm Billies. Music – Ethnic/Folk. East Lansing.
- The String Doctors. Music – Ethnic/Folk. East Lansing.
- Tom Woodruff. Visual Arts/Artists – Experimental. Fenwick.
- The Worker’s Landscape. Visual Arts/Artists – Graphics. Kresge Art Museum, East Lansing.
- David Youngman. Music – New/Experimental. Hillsdale.
Central Michigan
Name. Type of Arts or Humanities Presentation. City.
- Bavarian Inn’s Linda Lees & The Golden-Aires. Midland.
- The Bijou Orchestra. Music – Orchestra. Bay City.
- Eileen DeLorenzo. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Mt. Pleasant.
- Equinox. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Bay City.
- Good Company. Music – Choral. Midland.
- The Many Voices of Scott Frost. Music – Popular. Burton.
- New Reformation Jazz Band. Music – Jazz. Saginaw.
- Ric Mixter. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Saginaw.
- Sangeeta’s Dance and Music of India. Dance – Ethnic/Jazz/Folk. Midland.
Flint/Thumb Area
Name. Type of Arts or Humanities Presentation. City.
- Evie Boss: Sing-A-Song of Nature. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Metamora.
- Fish Sandwich Cookery. Tradition Bearer – Foodways. Bay Port.
- Jump Street Swing Band. Music – Band. Ortonville.
- Rich Eddy’s Rockin’ Oldies Band. Music – Band. Ortonville.
West Michigan
Name. Type of Arts or Humanities Presentation. City.
- Archive Duo. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Alto.
- Blue Water Ramblers. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Grand Rapids.
- Boogie Woogie Babies! Theater – Musical Theater. Grand Rapids.
- CabaretAMARI! Featuring Francesca Amari. Music – Popular. Grand Rapids.
- Carol Johnson: Music with a Message. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Grand Rapids.
- Carri Wilson. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Norton Shores.
- Detour. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Brethren.
- Diamonds Are Forever with Mary Rademacher & Kevin Cavanagh. Music – Popular. Grand Rapids.
- Folias Flute and Guitar Duo. Music – Chamber. Grand Rapids.
- Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet. Music – Chamber. Byron Center.
- “Hi, I’m Ernie Pyle.” Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Grand Rapids.
- Jenifer Straus: “Story Be Told Productions”. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Hastings.
- Kathy Wagner. Music – Solo/Recital. Grand Rapids.
- Kevin Cavanagh & Blue Velvet. Music – Popular. Grand Rapids.
- Kevin Kammeraad, Children’s Author/Artist. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Grand Rapids.
- Kinsfolk. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Grand Rapids.
- Lare Williams. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Byron Center.
- LILLI MARLENE. Theater – Musical Theater. Alto.
- Marimbamania! Music – Popular. Grand Rapids.
- Mary Rademacher. Music – Jazz. Grand Rapids.
- The Missing Lynx. Music – Popular. Grand Rapids.
- Painting Performance. Visual Arts/Artists – Painting. Muskegon Heights.
- Ralston Bowles. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Grand Rapids.
- Stepping Out! With Mary Rademacher & Rick Reuther. Music – Jazz. Grand Rapids.
- Valerie van Heest – Shipwrecked on Lake Michigan. Visual Arts/Artists – Photography. Holland.
Southwest Michigan
Name. Type of Arts or Humanities Presentation. City.
- BenJammin & Analisa’s Educational Music. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Vicksburg.
- Blue Dahlia. Music – New/Experimental. Kalamazoo.
- Chris Measzros – The Man of 1,000 Voices. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Kalamazoo
- The Cooper, Hay, Van Lente Group. Music – Jazz. Fennville.
- Donald Ramlow: The History of Classic Radio Theatre. Tradition Bearer – Occupational Culture. Portage.
- Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. Music – Orchestra. Kalamazoo.
- Los Bandits de Michigan. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Galesburg.
- Magical Rain Theaterworks. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Kalamazoo.
- The Merling Trio. Music – Chamber. Kalamazoo.
- Miss Nettie. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Kalamazoo.
- Rick Kelley – Interactive Music for Kids/Families. Music – Popular. Marcellus.
- Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers. Dance – Modern. Kalamazoo.
- Western Brass Quartet. Music – Chamber. Kalamazoo.
- The Western Jazz Quartet. Music – Jazz. Kalamazoo.
Northern Lower Michigan
Name. Type of Arts or Humanities Presentation. City.
- Acting Up Theatre Company. Theater – Theater for Young Audiences. Grayling.
- Archipelago Project. Music – Chamber. Traverse City.
- Cabin-Fever String Band. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Maple City.
- Dan Hall and Story Song Creations. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Indian River.
- Envisioning: The Power of Ritual. Visual Arts/Artists – Graphics. Traverse City.
- Great Lakes Multi-Media Presentations by John & Ann Mahan. Visual Arts/Artists – Photography. Gaylord.
- Luunappi: Poems, stories, songs. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Maple City.
- Quintetto Sonare. Music – Chamber. Hubbard Lake.
- Song of the Lakes. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Traverse City.
- Terry Wooten, Poet-Bard. Storyteller/Historical Re-enactor. Kewadin.
- Tiger-Bear Jon aka The Banjo Picker and Friends. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Grayling.
Upper Peninsula
Name. Type of Arts or Humanities Presentation. City.
- Bill Jamerson: Michigan History in Song. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Escanaba.
- Carl “Bearfoot” Behrend. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Munising.
- Michael and Erica Waite. Music – Ethnic/Folk. Marquette.
- “SNOWFLAKE”. Theater – Theater for Young Audiences. Marquette.
