http://michiganhumanities.org Keep up to date on news related to the Michigan Humanities Council and general news in the humanities. en-us {value:date} Nephtali Web Framework Mon, 23 Jan 12 15:20:42 -0500 http://www.michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/012312_2.php The Michigan Humanities Council has been awarded two grants, totaling $85,000 from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). The grant funds will assist with the funding of two programs produced in partnership between the Humanities Council and MCACA: the Arts & Humanities Touring Program and Poetry Out Loud. “We have a unique partnership with MCACA in providing two exceptional programs to students and communities around the state,” said Katie Wolf, Humanities Council executive director. Mon, 23 Jan 12 15:19:54 -0500 http://www.michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/012312_1.php The Michigan Humanities Council is announcing its call for applications for the bi-annual major grants program. Open to all Michigan non-profits, final grant applications must be postmarked or hand-delivered by March 15. “Each year the Council board and staff are impressed with the creative ideas and ‘can-do’ spirit of community education and non-profit organizations that strive to bring local residents and students together for meaningful cultural experiences,” said Katie Wolf, Humanities Council executive director. Mon, 16 Jan 12 12:41:19 -0500 http://www.michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/011312_3.php In an effort to explore the multitude of diverse cultures that make its region unique, Troy Historical Society will host a series of lectures and workshops engaging its residents and visitors. Made possible by a grant of $12,535 from the Michigan Humanities Council, Troy’s project “A Heritage So Richly Woven” will feature presentations and workshops focused on engaging residents in stories and strengthening their ability to tell stories. Mon, 16 Jan 12 12:40:33 -0500 http://www.michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/011312_2.php The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, in Detroit, is hosting a dramatization and panel discussion surrounding the Sweet Trials as chronicled in this year’s Great Michigan Read, Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age. This project, made possible through a Michigan Humanities Council strategic program grant of $10,000, will be held Saturday, January 14 at 1 p.m. in the museum’s General Motors Theater. Mon, 16 Jan 12 12:34:17 -0500 http://www.michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/011312_1.php We Don’t Want Them, an exhibit exploring civil rights and the history of housing segregation in Detroit, is now on display at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette throughout January. This free exhibit, part of the Michigan Humanities Council’s Great Michigan Read program, is made possible by the Council and Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion. Tue, 22 Nov 11 08:41:50 -0500 http://www.michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/111811.php Attention artists, performers, re-enactors, writers, historians and the like: applications are now available for consideration of inclusion into the 2012-15 Arts & Humanities Touring Directory, a program of the Michigan Humanities Council and Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. Tue, 22 Nov 11 08:40:42 -0500 http://www.michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/112111.php The Michigan Humanities Council announces its recent major grant awards totaling $193,167 to 14 different humanities projects throughout Michigan. The projects were funded through the Council’s Major Grants Program “Michigan People, Michigan Places; Our Stories, Our Lives”. The program emphasizes collaboration among cultural, educational and community-based organizations to provide public humanities projects. Fri, 23 Sep 11 19:40:46 -0400 http://michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/092211.php The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library is gearing up for “Authors in the Fall,” a four-week speaker series that will draw high-caliber authors to northern Michigan. This project is made possible in part by the Michigan Humanities Council through a $15,000 major grant. Thu, 01 Sep 11 14:59:36 -0400 http://michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/090111.php Kerrytown BookFest will host its 9th annual festival on Sunday, Sept. 11 at the farmer’s market in downtown Ann Arbor, featuring a National Book Award winner, Caldecott winner and an Edgar Award winner. This event is made possible in part by a $4,000 Michigan Humanities Council major grant. Wed, 31 Aug 11 09:40:22 -0400 http://michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/082611.php The Michigan Humanities Council has awarded five organizations strategic program grants to host Great Michigan Read programming. The awards total $35,660 and will leverage $50,620 in cost share. Wed, 31 Aug 11 09:39:57 -0400 http://michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/082611.php Michigan Humanities Council's Great Michigan Read Awards Strategic Program Grants Wed, 31 Aug 11 09:39:31 -0400 http://michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/083011.php Kevin Boyle, author of the 2011-12 Great Michigan Read book “Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age,” will begin his six-day author tour in late October. Each site visit will include a discussion session and book signing with Boyle. Wed, 31 Aug 11 09:38:31 -0400 http://michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/083111.php The Michigan Humanities Council is proud to announce that Loutit District Library in Grand Haven has been selected as a Prime Time Family Reading Time® host. This brings the total number of Michigan Prime Time host libraries to 16. Tue, 09 Aug 11 09:34:20 -0400 http://michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/080811.php On Aug. 12, Emmet County will host a public grand opening event for their new exhibit, “Odawa Warriors’ Journey.” This exhibit is made possible in part by the Michigan Humanities Council through a $15,000 major grant. Fri, 05 Aug 11 08:56:15 -0400 http://michiganhumanities.org/news/pressreleases/080411.php Western Michigan University will soon host its Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Open House, thanks in part to a major grant from the Michigan Humanities Council. The grant provided $10,175 to help hold the annual event.