In communities across Michigan, humanities-rich programming is making a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of residents and visitors alike. MI Humanities is proud to partner with local community champions to bring you high-quality public programming through community project grants, Museum on Main Street, and more.
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Join Michigan Humanities as we kick off the Great Michigan Gathering with an event featuring Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters. Through a conversation between Parker and Michigan Humanities' President and CEO, Jennifer Rupp, you'll be inspired to gather in community with your peers, learn why […]
In this virtual event, historian Alexis Coe offers a fresh, lively, and deeply researched look at John F. Kennedy. Moving beyond the familiar “Camelot” narrative, she explores how JFK constructed his public identity, how his presidency reshaped American culture, and why his story continues to captivate generations. A smart, engaging program for anyone interested in […]
Curtis Chin, author of the Great Michigan Read selection Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, will join the White Cloud Community Library for a community book signing and conversation on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11 a.m. Curtis’s memoir is a down‑to‑earth, funny, and deeply human story about growing up in Detroit, […]
Join South Haven Memorial Library for an author talk with Curtis Chin on October 27 at 6 p.m. His award-winning memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant is about self-discovery, activism, and the power of storytelling. Learn more here. The 2025-2026 Great Michigan Read is presented by: Michigan Humanities and additional support […]
In this virtual event, historian Lindsay Chervinsky and author Louisa Thomas explore the extraordinary political and personal partnership of John Quincy Adams and Louisa Catherine Adams. This program highlights their role in shaping early American diplomacy, political identity, and the evolving expectations of public service. Together, the speakers illuminate a marriage that was both deeply […]
As part of the Grand Valley Writers Series, award-winning author Curtis Chin will read from, discuss, and answer questions about his acclaimed memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, which was selected as the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read. The memoir follows Chin from childhood through college graduation, sharing life lessons he learned while […]
Join Michigan State University for an evening with Great Michigan Read author Curtis Chin, author of the award-winning memoir Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. A co-founder of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop in New York City, Curtis Chin served as the nonprofit's first Executive Director. He went on to write comedy […]
Join the Association of Chinese Americans on October 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chinese Community Center for a special book talk with acclaimed author, filmmaker, and activist Curtis Chin, author of the award-winning memoir Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Hosted by the ACA Teen Volunteer Council, the evening will […]
In this virtual event, two leading scholars bring to life the dynamic partnership of President James K. Polk and First Lady Sarah Polk—one of the most influential political couples of the 19th century. Amy Greenberg and Matt Costello explore territorial expansion, wartime leadership, and the often overlooked political power wielded by Sarah Polk. A lively […]