Jul 31 Wednesday
The Michigan Primary is coming up on August 6th. Just a week out from the election, on July 31st, join Michigan Public's Political Director Zoe Clark and Senior Capitol Correspondent Rick Pluta and their panelists for our next Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Countdown to the Michigan Primary.
It will be a fast-paced discussion about the upcoming primary as the It's Just Politics team and their panelists dig into the Republican and Democratic races for the open U.S. Senate seat and the make-up of Michigan's Congressional delegation, plus the latest out of Lansing!
Attend in person or watch online. Free admission, but in person space is limited so advance registration is needed.
Aug 01 Thursday
You can join Stateside host April Baer on a nine-day adventure to Hawaii. You’ll visit Oahu, the Big Island, and Maui, and explore the beauty, history, and culture of the islands. Relax in paradise, witness spectacular waterfalls and enjoy lush tropical foliage with your fellow travelers.
Learn more about the trip at this free online information session on Thursday, August 1st at 7PM.
Aug 21 Wednesday
Michigan Public’s book club, Michigan Public Reads, has announced its next featured book: Deus X by Lansing native Stephen Mack Jones. We'll be discussing the book Wednesday, August 21. Author Stephen Mack Jones will join the weekend morning host and producer for All Things Considered, Katheryne Friske, and other Michigan Public staff members in Detroit for a conversation about the book. This event is open to the public and readers are encouraged to join. There will also be a Zoom option for statewide listeners.
Jul 26 Friday
PARC Art Gallery announces a new art exhibit, The Light Show. All about light and drama! It includes 27 artists and over 55 pieces of unique one-of-a-kind art. The PARC Art Gallery is open daily 10am to 8pm, except for holidays. This show will be on display until Aug. 1. The gallery will have an open house July 12 to 14.
Featured artists are Molly Bell, David Bowling, Cheryl Chidester, Tina Creguer, Ellen Doyle, Jaclyn Gordyan, James Guy, Tim Haber, Terri Haranczak, Kseniya Hauptmann, Vanessa Howson, Susan Hunt, Michaele Kadell, Alexander Kautz, Mike Kroll, Dawn Krull, Mary Lane, Jen Muse, Brian Peck, Thomas Rosenbaum, Bill Schahfer, Valerie Shelton Miller, Victor Spieles, Leonid Tikh, Nancy Wanchik, Joan Witte, and Lori Zoumbaris.
Fiber is not only artistic in practicum, but holds a necessity in its utility in our lives. How can we learn from textiles to weave our communities more strongly? In a place like South East Michigan, where so many holes have been torn, reaching for a hand without the tools to stitch us back together – fiber art is helping piece together a vibrant community, reminding ourselves that we all hold vibrancy in our individuality. Piece by Piece explores what contemporary fiber making in the area looks like today, and where it will take us in the future.
Image: Katie Shulman, 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑣.4, knitted elastic bra strapping, found textiles, wrapped metal rod, s-hooks, 2022.
Jul 27 Saturday
Ode to Joy is a digitally enhanced art gallery experience featuring the works of Diana Fleysher and Laura Irene Wayne. Have a chance to meet the artists and discover uplifting works that celebrate the joy that art brings!
The exhibit will be on display from July 12th through August 31st at CultureVerse Gallery located at 309 S Main Street Ann Arbor, MI and online in a 3D virtual gallery. Normal gallery hours are every Saturday from 11am - 4pm.
Jul 28 Sunday
The Stamelos Gallery Center is proud to share the inaugural MWCS Signature Exhibition, guest curated by Rocco Pisto, with the campus and greater community. Forty-two exceptional artists have qualified for their Signature status with MWCS by being juried into at least four annual exhibitions over the last ten to twelve years. Signature members that have also completed a three-year term on the board received a Great Lakes Fellow designation to honor their volunteer service. There are thirteen Great Lakes Fellows exhibiting.
These Signature Members come from all parts of the state. Their work varies from representational to abstract, and everything in between, as each artist shares their distinctive styles and techniques. The remarkable watercolors featured in this exhibition are a sound representation of MWCS membership and the extraordinary artistic talent here in Michigan.
This exhibition is free to the public and will be on view at the Stamelos Gallery Center from July 14th until September 24th.
For more information or to check hours of operation please visit: www.umdearborn.edu/stamelos.
Image title: Laketown by Mark Bonnette
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Jul 30 Tuesday