BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Michigan Humanities - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Michigan Humanities X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Michigan Humanities REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250402T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250402T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20250313T152017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152017Z UID:243868-1743622200-1743627600@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Growth Vol. 3 with Jahshua Smith and Friends DESCRIPTION:The soulful variety show returns to The Robin Theatre starring poet and hip-hop educator Jahshua Smith along with a cast of talented friends. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Limited space available – please RSVP to reserve your spot. \nThis event is partially funded by an Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/growth-vol-3-with-jahshua-smith-and-friends/ LOCATION:The Robin Theatre\, 1105 S Washington Ave\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48910 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/481767758_1180573154068486_2597317383134371295_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T203000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20250313T150955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T150955Z UID:243864-1742497200-1742502600@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:SC4 Free Concert Series Featuring Kimmie Horne DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of jazz with one unforgettable performance featuring Kimmie Horne. Kimmie Horne is an internationally acclaimed vocalist\, entertainer\, and brand influencer with a legacy deeply rooted in music royalty. A proud Detroit native\, she is the descendant of the legendary songstress and movie icon Lena Horne and the niece of Cleveland Horne of the celebrated Fantastic Four. Renowned for her sultry voice and warm stage presence\, Kimmie performs with blends of classic jazz\, soulful blues and vibrant energy that captivates. Her critically acclaimed CD High Standards features the standout single Black Coffee\, showcasing her ability to breathe fresh life into jazz classics while making them uniquely her own. Beyond her artistry\, Kimmie Horne is the visionary Founder and President of the award-winning Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival\, where she celebrates her passion for music and community. With a dynamic career spanning the globe\, Kimmie continues to inspire\, entertain\, and uplift audiences with her talent\, dedication and and dedication to the art of jazz.\n\nPerformance is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the SC4 Fine Arts Theatre. Seats are general admission\, and no reservations are needed. Doors open 15 minutes prior to showtime. \n\nThis event is partially funded by an Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/sc4-free-concert-series-featuring-kimmie-horne/ LOCATION:St. Clair County Community College Fine Arts Building\, 581 Erie St\, Port Huron\, Michigan\, 48060 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/481085398_1063543212486093_41966504429434224_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T184500 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20250311T193704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T200646Z UID:243855-1742140800-1742150700@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Live: Djangophonique DESCRIPTION:Djangophonique is an award winning project that delivers the infectious joy\, and expressive freedom that is at the heart of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche. With respect for the tradition and a fearless creativity that bends the conventions of the style\, Djangophonique is keeping the Hot Club revival alive and well. The result is a sound that’s unmistakable to fans of the music\, and alluring to the uninitiated—a sound that can bring the lively energy of a Parisian dance hall to the quietest listening room or captivate a buzzing festival audience with the aching nostalgia of a shimmering ballad.\n\nSunday Afternoon Live! concerts are free to the public\, and include a family friendly reception where patrons can meet the artists and enjoy fellowship with each other.\n\nThe mission of Sunday Afternoon Live! is to enrich the cultural life of the greater Battle Creek Community and to continue the tradition of the First Congregational Church as a patron of artistic creativity and expression. We endeavor to do this by sponsoring a series of free concerts that present musical artistry that is exciting\, beautiful\, varied and enjoyable.\n\nThis event is partially funded by an Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/sunday-afternoon-live-djangophonique/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 145 Capitol Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/480245812_1025757639582185_8360061362136882966_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20250311T194511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T202225Z UID:243859-1742137200-1742140800@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:The Boychoir of Ann Arbor: Sing Joyfully DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a musical afternoon with The Boychoir of Ann Arbor.  For almost 40 years\, the Boychoir has been enriching the lives of boys who love to sing while also enhancing the cultural life of the greater Ann Arbor area.  All ages welcome! \nThis event is partially funded by an Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/the-boychoir-of-ann-arbor-sing-joyfully/ LOCATION:Brighton District Library\, 100 Library Drive\, Brighton\, Michigan\, 48116 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/0ec15b5552781042021b3b868140ee7a_Boychoir.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250315T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20250122T122719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T204108Z UID:243618-1742029200-1742047200@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Michigan Poetry Out Loud State Finals DESCRIPTION:Join students\, teachers\, and community members from across the state for the 2025 Michigan Poetry Out Loud State Finals\, an annual competition to be held at the Crowne Plaza Lansing on Saturday\, March 15\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Crowne Plaza Lansing is located at at 925 S Creyts Rd.\, Lansing\, MI 48917.Poetry Out Loud is a high school poetry recitation program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Poetry Foundation\, and administered in our state by Michigan Humanities in partnership with the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. This year\, students from 27 Michigan high schools\, stretching from the Upper Peninsula to the Greater Detroit area\, will compete for the title of state champion through three rounds of recitation. The state champion will receive a cash award and represent Michigan in this year’s national championship\, where they have the opportunity to win a $20\,000 college scholarship. In addition\, the state champion’s school will receive a stipend toward the purchase of poetry materials. Finalists and their respective schools will also be awarded cash prizes and stipends. The Poetry Out Loud program provides an exciting opportunity for high school students to engage in the arts and humanities\, showcase their creativity\, build public speaking skills\, and express themselves through poetry interpretation.All are invited to attend to see the student poetry recitations. No RSVP is required. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/michigan-poetry-out-loud-state-finals-2/ LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Lansing\, 925 S Creyts Rd\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48917 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/CD118-0249-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250313T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250313T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20241217T203612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T203612Z UID:243560-1741888800-1741892400@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:OpenSpot Theatre at The Hawk DESCRIPTION:Join OpenSpot Theatre for their annual performance at The Hawk Center in Farmington Hills! Students have been writing and practicing a big showcase performance. There will be acting\, singing\, and dancing! URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/openspot-theatre-at-the-hawk-2/ LOCATION:The Hawk – Farmington Hills Community Center\, 29995 W 12 Mile Rd\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, 48334 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Hawk-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20250121T140015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T140015Z UID:243609-1741806000-1741813200@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Oakland University: “For Internal Reference Only”: Foreign Literature and Book Censorship in the People’s Republic of China\, 1960-76 DESCRIPTION:Join us as speaker Yan Li (Oakland University) for The John and Annette Carter History Comes Alive Lecture Series presents “For Internal Reference Only”: Foreign Literature and Book Censorship in the People’s Republic of China\, 1960-76. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/oakland-university-for-internal-reference-only-foreign-literature-and-book-censorship-in-the-peoples-republic-of-china-1960-76/ LOCATION:Banquet Room A\, Oakland Center\, Oakland University\, 312 Meadow Brook Rd.\, Rochester\, MI\, 48309\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250227T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20241216T200859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T200949Z UID:243548-1740682800-1740690000@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Greg Whalen and the Ramblers Concert at The Dawn Theater DESCRIPTION:Join The Friends of the Dawn Theater for an evening concert performed by Greg Whalen and The Ramblers at the Dawn Theater in downtown Hillsdale. The artists will perform a musical narrative of life in the Marine Corps\, focused specifically on Greg Whalen’s deployment in 2021. The songs are inspired by this musician’s participation in the ruthless and chaotic evacuation of American troops from Afghanistan. The songs Greg Whalen and The Ramblers will play are all originals\, based on their personal experiences and observations. There will be two 45-minute sets with a short intermission in between. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/greg-whalen-and-the-ramblers-concert-at-dawn-theater/ LOCATION:The Dawn Theater\, 110 N Broad St\, Hillsdale\, MI\, 49242\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/Dawn-Theater.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250227T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250227T183000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20250114T201313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T201538Z UID:243593-1740673800-1740681000@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Artist in Residence Series: Black History and DEI with E’lla Webber DESCRIPTION:This series of four workshops led by local artist E’lla Webber will continue to introduce children to new art materials and techniques and also incorporate education on Black culture\, history\, and identity. E’lla’s workshops will include hands-on activities like the creation of a collaborative sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr.\, I Am Somebody mirrors inspired by Jesse Jackson\, diversity hats where children can collage materials related to their identities\, and constructing jazz instruments. \nAdmission fee is discounted museum admission fee. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/grand-rapids-childrens-museum-artist-in-residence-series-black-history-and-dei-with-ella-webber-4/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Children’s Museum\, 11 Sheldon Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/GR-Childrens-Museum-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250220T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250220T183000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20250114T201147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T201147Z UID:243591-1740069000-1740076200@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Artist in Residence Series: Black History and DEI with E’lla Webber DESCRIPTION:This series of four workshops led by local artist E’lla Webber will continue to introduce children to new art materials and techniques and also incorporate education on Black culture\, history\, and identity. E’lla’s workshops will include hands-on activities like the creation of a collaborative sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr.\, I Am Somebody mirrors inspired by Jesse Jackson\, diversity hats where children can collage materials related to their identities\, and constructing jazz instruments. \nAdmission fee is discounted museum admission fee. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/grand-rapids-childrens-museum-artist-in-residence-series-black-history-and-dei-with-ella-webber-3/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Children’s Museum\, 11 Sheldon Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/GR-Childrens-Museum-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250219T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20241216T192315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T193712Z UID:243539-1739988000-1739991600@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Chocolate and Tea at Chesterfield Township Library DESCRIPTION:Join Barbara Gulley from Barb’s Tea Service to learn about the history of tea and chocolate in Europe. There will be chocolate pairings featuring chocolate from local Michigan chocolatiers. \nRegistration is free and opens on February 1\, 2025 at 9:30am. The first week of registration is limited to Chesterfield Library cardholders. Registration will open to others after the first week if space remains. You can register here. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/chocolate-and-tea-at-chesterfield-township-library/ LOCATION:Chesterfield Township Library\, 50560 Patricia Avenue\, Chesterfield\, MI\, 48051\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/TouringGrantsLogo-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250213T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250213T183000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20250114T201018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T201018Z UID:243588-1739464200-1739471400@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Artist in Residence Series: Black History and DEI with E’lla Webber DESCRIPTION:This series of four workshops led by local artist E’lla Webber will continue to introduce children to new art materials and techniques and also incorporate education on Black culture\, history\, and identity. E’lla’s workshops will include hands-on activities like the creation of a collaborative sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr.\, I Am Somebody mirrors inspired by Jesse Jackson\, diversity hats where children can collage materials related to their identities\, and constructing jazz instruments. \nAdmission fee is discounted museum admission fee. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/grand-rapids-childrens-museum-artist-in-residence-series-black-history-and-dei-with-ella-webber-2/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Children’s Museum\, 11 Sheldon Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/GR-Childrens-Museum-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20250121T135533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T135533Z UID:243604-1739300400-1739307600@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Oakland University: Where are all the Women?": Untold Experiences from the Holocaust DESCRIPTION:The John and Annette Carter History Comes Alive Lecture Series presents “Where are all the Women?”: Untold Experiences from the Holocaust”. Join us for this insightful presentation from Katie Chaka Parks (Wayne State University and the Zekelman Holocaust Center.) URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/oakland-university-where-are-all-the-women-untold-experiences-from-the-holocaust/ LOCATION:Banquet Room A\, Oakland Center\, Oakland University\, 312 Meadow Brook Rd.\, Rochester\, MI\, 48309\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250206T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250206T183000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20241216T185618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T200229Z UID:243529-1738859400-1738866600@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Children's Museum Artist in Residence Series: Black History and DEI with E'lla Webber DESCRIPTION:This series of four workshops led by local artist E’lla Webber will continue to introduce children to new art materials and techniques and also incorporate education on Black culture\, history\, and identity. E’lla’s workshops will include hands-on activities like the creation of a collaborative sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr.\, I Am Somebody mirrors inspired by Jesse Jackson\, diversity hats where children can collage materials related to their identities\, and constructing jazz instruments. \nAdmission fee is discounted museum admission fee. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/grand-rapids-childrens-museum-artist-in-residence-series-black-history-and-dei-with-ella-webber/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Children’s Museum\, 11 Sheldon Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/GR-Childrens-Museum-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20241216T202101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T202101Z UID:243553-1738515600-1738522800@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Grand Valley Piano Chamber Series: To Be Dvorak DESCRIPTION:Please join us on our journey to discover the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák.  After Brahms helped him to launch his career\, Dvořák influenced not only other Czech composers such as Janácek and Suk\, but also American composers including Goldmark and Burleigh. We will explore the timeless beauty of Dvořák’s music through selected works by these composers and others including Schubert\, whom he greatly admired. Thank you for being part of the GVPCS family and sharing our mission to spread the joy and beauty of music!The exquisite chamber music writing from these composers will leave you enchanted! URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/grand-valley-piano-chamber-series-to-be-dvorak/ LOCATION:St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, 134 Division Ave N\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/TouringGrantsLogo-24-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T143000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20250122T130631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T155614Z UID:243622-1738069200-1738074600@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Michigan Humanities Grants & Programs DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan Humanities for a virtual workshop on January 28\, 1–2:30 p.m. \nIn this workshop\, staff will provide an overview of current and upcoming grants and programs\, show attendees how to register for the online portal and begin an application\, share experiences from previous grant and program partners\, and leave time for a Q&A. If you’d like to join\, please register online. \nThe workshop will be recorded; please register if you’d like to receive the recording\, even if you’re unable to attend live. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/virtual-workshop-michigan-humanities-grants-programs/ LOCATION:MI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Michigan-Humanities-Grants-Programs-Virtual-Workshop-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20241216T190524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T190636Z UID:243531-1736794800-1736798400@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Adult ASL with OpenSpot DESCRIPTION:Join the instructors from OpenSpot Theatre as we learn signs together from American Sign Language in this 4-week series.  All abilities are welcome. \nDates: \n\nMonday\, January 13\nMonday\, January 27\nMonday\, February 3\nMonday\, February 10\n\nNote: Commerce Township Community Library is closed Monday\, January 20\, so there will be a one-week break between the first and second class. This event is for ages 13+\, and registration is required. Registration opens on Monday\, December 30\, 2024 at 10am\, and you can register here. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/adult-asl-with-openspot/ LOCATION:Commerce Township Community Library\, 180 E. Commerce Road\, Commerce Township\, MI\, 48382 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/Commerce-Township-Community-Library-ASL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20240812T174945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T171355Z UID:242982-1729794600-1729800000@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read Author Reunion DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan Humanities at the Pasant Theatre at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday\, October 24\, for the Great Michigan Read Author Reunion. Panelists include seven Great Michigan Read authors: Beth Nguyen\, Kevin Boyle\, Steve Luxenberg\, Kekla Magoon\, Dr. Mona Hanna\, Mary Doria Russell\, and Angeline Boulley. In a conversation moderated by Bill Castanier\, authors will discuss the ways that literature is critical to building empathy and understanding. Books will be available for purchase; a book signing with the featured authors will follow the panel conversation. \nAdmission is free\, but registration is required. Please register here. \nIf you can’t join us in person\, this event will be live streamed on our YouTube channel!\nJoin us virtually at 6:30 p.m. ET on October 24 to tune in to the live stream. \nLearn more about the authors’ Great Michigan Read titles here. \n  URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-author-reunion/ LOCATION:Pasant Theatre at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts\, 750 E Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/MSU-ticketing-photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240926T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240926T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20240910T154328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T135239Z UID:243098-1727357400-1727362800@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Author Visit: Angeline Boulley at Oakland University DESCRIPTION:See Angeline Boulley\, author of Firekeeper’s Daughter\, at Oakland University on September 26\, 2024. This Great Michigan Read partner event is organized by the Native American Advisory Committee and the Center for Public Humanities. \nAngeline Boulley\, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians\, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan\, but her home will always be on Sugar Island. Firekeeper’s Daughter is her debut novel and was an instant #1 NYT Bestseller. The book has been named the Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children’s Literature\, the Printz Award\, the William C. Morris award for YA debut literature\, and was an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Register for in-person and virtual options here. \nThe 2023–24 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national\, statewide\, and local partners\, including the National Endowment for the Humanities\, The Meijer Foundation\, Library of Michigan\, Image Creative Group\, BiblioBoard\, and Michigan Radio Reads. This event is also supported by the Judd Family Endowed Fund. \nAny views\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/author-visit-angeline-boulley-at-oakland-university/ LOCATION:Banquet Room B\, Oakland Center\, Oakland University\, 312 Meadow Brook Rd.\, Rochester\, MI\, 48309\, United States CATEGORIES:Great Michigan Read Statewide Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/AngelineBoulley_byMarcellaHadden_01-scaled-e1725982693372.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20240418T185008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T172349Z UID:242598-1727222400-1727567999@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:ALT+F4: Rebooting Community after GamerGate DESCRIPTION:In August of 2014\, the hashtag #Gamergate emerged online\, used as a weapon deployed against women in the video game industry. Through online harassment tactics\, including threats of physical violence\, GamerGate constituted an instance of digital mass mobilization deliberately attacking what was perceived to be a turn away from gaming culture’s historical association with young male players. As commentators have since noted\, GamerGate would become a precursor to subsequent social media mass mobilizations\, including disinformation campaigns\, conspiracy theories\, and online grievance culture. \nThis conference seeks to revisit the social and cultural implications of GamerGate on its ten-year anniversary. To be held over four days in September 2024\, this gathering of academics\, designers\, and community participants is designed to extend current conversations of game development and game studies beyond the existing heteronormative\, hegemonic discourses through offering an integrated\, multiperspectival\, digital humanities retrospective focused on the social and technological sources and afterlives of GamerGate. \nScheduled keynote speakers for the conference include: \n\nKishonna L. Gray\, PhD\, associate professor in writing\, rhetoric and digital studies and Africana studies at the University of Kentucky. She is an interdisciplinary\, intersectional\, digital media scholar whose areas of research include identity\, performance and online environments\, embodied deviance\, cultural production\, video games\, and Black cyberfeminism.\nRachel Kowert\, PhD\, research psychologist\, visiting professor at the University of York in the United Kingdom\, and founder of Psychgeist\, a multimedia content production studio for the science of games and pop culture. She is a world-renowned researcher on the uses and effects of digital games\, including their impact on physical\, social\, and psychological well-being.\nAnita Sarkeesian\, creator of the award-winning “Tropes vs. Women in Video Games\,” a critically acclaimed video series exploring the history of women’s representation in gaming that has garnered nearly 14 million views on YouTube alone. Her work as a media critic\, public speaker\, and filmmaker who thrives at the intersection of digital culture\, accessibility\, and social justice sparked a paradigm-shifting conversation about improving the representations of marginalized people in video games.\n\nLawrence Tech offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in game design through its College of Architecture and Design\, as well as a Bachelor of Science in computer science with a concentration in game software development. For more information on the BFA program\, visit ltu.edu/game-design. For more information on the game software development program\, visit ltu.edu/undergrad-comp-sci/game-dev. \nFunding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/altf4-rebooting-community-after-gamergate/ LOCATION:Lawrence Technological University\, 21000 West Ten Mile Road\, Southfield\, MI\, 48075-1058 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/default.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20240730T172146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T133422Z UID:242978-1726167600-1726174800@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Bridging Michigan: Building Understanding Through Poetry DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan Humanities for a special event featuring Nandi Comer\, Michigan’s Poet Laureate\, in conversation with Dr. Beverly Matherne\, the Upper Peninsula’s Poet Laureate\, about how poetry creates understanding between one another. This conversation will be moderated by Dr. Shawnrece Butler\, née Campbell\, the Assistant Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Northern Michigan University. \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m.\, the event begins at 7 p.m.\, with an afterglow reception and book signing to follow. Books will be sold by Snowbound Books. \nThis event takes place at the Northern Center at Northern Michigan University\, 540 W. Kaye Avenue\, Marquette\, MI 49855. Registration is required\, please register here. \n  URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/bridging-michigan-building-understanding-through-poetry/ LOCATION:Northern Center\, 540 W. Kaye Avenue\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/Bridging-MI-UP-event-social-media-post-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240908T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20240409T173810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T180829Z UID:242526-1725643800-1725804000@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Tulip City Walls Mural Festival DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, Tulip City Walls installed five (5) murals around Columbia Avenue\, highlighting the diverse communities within the Eastcore neighborhood. Nearly 2\,000 neighbors\, Holland residents\, and out-of-town guests visited over the course of the four-day event. This years Tulip City Walls Mural Festival will be 3 days Sept 6-8th\, 2024. \nThe vision of Tulip City Walls is to “Plant Seeds and Build Bridges” \nSept 6 Mural artists start painting\, food trucks\, music stage with DJ/band\nSept 7 Murals\, live music and food\nSept 8 Cars and Coffee\, Mini Mural Contest\, Family Concert \nAll events will be free for the public. More details soon! Keep an eye on their social media! \nWant to get involved or join a team sign up now! \nFunding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities – Bridging Michigan Grant. Any views\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/tulip-city-walls-mural-festival/ LOCATION:Holland\, Michigan\, 78 E. 8th Street\, Holland\, MI\, 49423 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/TulipCityWallsBadgeSquare.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240828T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240828T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20240318T165716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T165509Z UID:242423-1724871600-1724875200@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Sesquicentennial of Lansing Woman's Club Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 28\, 7:00 p.m. In honor of the Sesquicentennial of the Lansing Women’s Club a walking tour will be held of important sites in downtown Lansing with connections to pioneering women in the city. It will cover the gamut from authors to elected officials. The tour will be led by Valerie Marvin\, State Capitol Historian and will leave from the original Lansing Women’s Club Building at 118 W. Ottawa. \nFunding for the Great Michigan Stories program is provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/sesquicentennial-of-lansing-womans-club-walking-tour/ LOCATION:118 W Ottawa St\, 118 W Ottawa St\, Lansing\, MI\, 48933 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/Historical-society-of-greater-Lansing-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241006 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20240910T164431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T190053Z UID:243121-1724457600-1728172799@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Unexpected Choices: Graphic Design Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: August 24 – October 5 Exhibition \nHigh School WorkshopsFor more information on the workshops contact Janet Teunis\, Executive Director\, 616.897.8545 \nLowell Arts Gallery HoursTuesday thru Friday 10am-6pmSaturday 12-5pm \nAccessibility: LowellArts is accessible to all visitors – whatever their ability. Visitors to our facility can expect a ramped entrance near handicapped parking spots\, automatic door exterior door\, and wheelchair accessible restrooms. Certified service animals are always welcome. We invite you to contact us in advance of your visit so we can accommodate any special needs. \nBEHIND THE EXHIBITThis exhibit was made possible by a collaboration between the Ferris State University Design Project Center and the West Michigan Graphic Design Archives\, housed at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center at Western Michigan University. The Archives makes both digital representations and physical artifacts available to design professionals\, educators\, students\, businesspeople\, researchers\, and others interested in the rich legacy of graphic design\, paper manufacturing\, and printing in West Michigan. This exhibit was curated and designed by Ferris State University students. The students are part of the Design Program in the College of Business. \nThis project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities\, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More \n In the spring of 2022\, Ferris State University students Mallory Jarrett\, Mckinley Krietner\, Nathan Nye\, Olivia Smith\, and Ngan Tang (under the leadership of Alison Popp\, associate professor\, Design Program College of Business) chose as their senior project to curate and design an exhibit based on the contents of the West Michigan Graphic Design Archives\, which has collected examples of innovative and effective graphic design work since the 1940s. \nAs they reviewed the collection\, they settled on “Unexpected Choices” as the central theme of their exhibit. What they found especially intriguing was the nontraditional approaches designers had taken to solving business problems; as graphic design students about to embark into the professional world\, they also appreciated the evidence of valuable contributions to businesses’ brands\, markets\, and profitability. Featuring five design case studies\, the exhibit was a finalist in the 2023 SEGD Global Design Awards and is included on their website. It was also on the short list for acceptance in Communication Arts 2023 Design Annual\, a highly regarded publication on graphic design. \nLowellArts will be providing both exhibit and classroom space. That makes it possible to have typical exhibit hours for community members\, special events for design and business professionals\, and\, workshops for youth in career and technical or traditional education. The exhibit will be open to the public at Lowell Arts from August 24 through October 5\, 2024\, during which timeframe a panel discussion for the public\, including notable design professionals from West Michigan\, and in-person workshops for local high school students have been scheduled. A virtual workshop will be fully developed during that time\, including video of speakers\, exhibit elements\, and events. It will then be available to schools from late fall for at least the next several years. \nUnexpected Choices gives visibility and the potential for deep engagement with representations of elements of our shared cultural history\, as expressed through problem-solving graphic design. \nJanet Teunis\, Executive DirectorLowell Arts\, 223 W Main St. Lowell\, MI 49331\, 616.897.8545lowellartsmi.org URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/unexpected-choices-graphic-design-exhibition/ LOCATION:Lowell Arts Gallery\, 223 W. Main St.\, Lowell\, MI\, 49331\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/Unexpected-Choices.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20240528T183042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T183042Z UID:242784-1723143600-1723147200@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Traditional Native American Performance DESCRIPTION:Join us on the lawn behind the library as Reg Pettibone\, a traditionally raised Native American from the HoChunck Nation\, both educates and entertains! Through narration\, song stories\, and various dances accompanied by his family\, Reg gives the audience a better understanding of true native culture. This presentation is highly recommended for all ages. \n*This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Orion Township Public Library. \nFunding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities –Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/traditional-native-american-performance/ LOCATION:Orion Township Library\, 825 Joslyn Rd\, Lake Orion\, Michigan\, 48362 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/Orion-Dance.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240801T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20240716T165909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T165909Z UID:242964-1722538800-1722546000@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:A2AC Author Series DESCRIPTION:The A2AC Author Series is part of the A2AC Exhibition Department’s interdisciplinary Arts mission and features MI-based writers whose work builds connections with the A2AC Gallery’s visual art shows. The 2024 A2AC Author Series continues with our August 1 author reading featuring Ashwini Bhasi\, Shannon Daniels\, Zilka Joseph\, Alison Swan and Keith Taylor\, funded in part by Michigan Humanities\, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This event is followed by a Q&A by Gallery Director\, Thea A. Eck. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/a2ac-author-series/ LOCATION:A2AC Gallery\, 1115 W. Liberty St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States CATEGORIES:Southeast END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240731T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240731T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20240613T171614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T172008Z UID:242716-1722452400-1722456000@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:The Sound Garden Project at Cheboygan - PULSE Quartet DESCRIPTION:The Pulse Quartet is an award-winning undergraduate saxophone quartet at Michigan State University studying under Professor Joseph Lulloff. They perform a diverse range of repertoire that will engage and inspire any given audience while breaking down the proverbial barrier between the audience and the performer. This residency is a collaboration with Interlochen Public Radio called The Sound Garden Project. The mission of the project is to plant classical music in unexpected places as the musicians reimagine a 21st-century performance experience. In their ambitious hands\, a concert becomes an event\, and an audience becomes a community of inspiration\, understanding and hope. \nFunding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities–Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/the-sound-garden-project-at-cheboygan-pulse-quartet/ LOCATION:Washington Park\, Main Street\, Cheboygan\, MI\, 49721\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/thumbnail_PULSE-sax-quartet.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240731T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240731T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20240613T173911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T173911Z UID:242838-1722430800-1722434400@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Fennville Summer Reading Program - Brad Lancaster DESCRIPTION:Join the Fennville District Library for a magic show by Brad Lancaster as part of their Summer Reading Program! \nFunding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities–Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/fennville-summer-reading-program-brad-lancaster/ LOCATION:Fennville District Library\, 400 W. Main St.\, Fennville\, Michigan\, 49408 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/SR-2024-Magician_CaroselCrop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240730T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240730T193000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20240528T171823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T171823Z UID:242750-1722364200-1722367800@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:Summer Fun Concert Series Featuring Gemini DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Summer Fun Concert Series on the east lawn of the Kirksey Recreation Center featuring Gemini! This group is an act you don’t want to miss. They write and play acoustic music for children and families\, celebrating the fun\, warmth\, and humor of family life. Get ready to enjoy a concert filled with rousing sing-alongs\, folk tales\, and music from around the world. Warm up your singing voice and prep your dancing shoes for a fun-filled evening the whole family can partake in! \nWe’ll be hosting children’s concerts 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays\, July 9-Aug. 13. Events are subject to change and are weather dependent. Weather hotline: (734) 466-2299. \nFunding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities –Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/summer-fun-concert-series-featuring-gemini/ LOCATION:Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center\, 15100 Hubbard St.\, Livonia\, MI\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/Livonia-Summer-Fun-Series-1.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240724T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194726 CREATED:20240613T172820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T172820Z UID:242791-1721847600-1721854800@www.michiganhumanities.org SUMMARY:A Celebration Collaboration - Country\, Folk\, and Irish Music DESCRIPTION:The West Michigan Concert Winds\, an award-winning Concert Band will perform Jazz and American favorites on the final concert of their July Wednesday night series. Their guests\, The Langford Lads\, a sonically stunning trio\, where the intersection of Irish\, Old-time\, and Folk music meet. Featuring guitar\, mandolin\, tenor band\, whistle\, flute and vocals perform a cascade of folk based tunes that will entertain and delight. Bring your lawn chairs\, there will be food trucks and of course a great variety of music on this Michigan Summer Evening! \nFunding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities–Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities. URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/a-celebration-collaboration-country-folk-and-irish-music/ LOCATION:Heritage Landing\, 1050 7th St\, Muskegon\, Michigan\, 49440 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/thumbnail_LL-Concert-Pic-copy.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR