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  • Jun 20 Saturday

    Ira Glass: Seven Things I've Learned

    Power Center
    07:00 PM - 10:00 PM on Sat, 20 Jun 2026

    Ira Glass, one of America’s most influential storytellers, returns to Ann Arbor for his fifth A2SF appearance for an evening filled with insight, creativity, and unforgettable moments. As the creator and host of This American Life, the award-winning public radio program heard by more than 5 million listeners each week, Glass has shaped how a generation thinks about narrative and the power of everyday stories.

    In this special A2SF appearance, Glass blends live storytelling with audio clips, music, video, and audience Q&A to share how he builds a story from the ground up. He reflects on what inspires him, how challenges evolve into breakthroughs, and what he has learned from a life devoted to curiosity and craft.

    Under his leadership, This American Life has earned nine Peabody Awards, the first Pulitzer Prize for audio journalism, and induction to the Library of Congress. His programs were also ranked among Time magazine’s 100 Best Podcasts of All Time.

    Tickets can be purchased here.

    A limited number of tickets to a pre-show VIP Meet & Greet reception with Mr. Glass are available to ticket buyers. Meet & Greet tickets are $30 and capacity is limited. The reception will take place in the Power Center lobby before the performance and will include refreshments. This add-on can be purchased here.

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  • Dec 19 Friday

    The Clements Bookworm: "The Painter's Fire” with author Zara Anishanslin

    Virtual Event on Zoom
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM on Fri, 19 Dec 2025

    Join us as we talk with historian Zara Anishanslin about her new book, which shares the story of three remarkable artists who risked everything to challenge British rule and shape America’s fight for independence.. She follows the intertwined journeys of Robert Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright—artists who boldly challenged British rule. From London to Boston, Jamaica to Paris, and Bath to Philadelphia, they risked their lives, reputations, and careers in the fight for independence. Through their stories, Anishanslin reveals a rich, transatlantic history of creativity, courage, and conviction, highlighting a legacy that has long been overlooked. This compelling history brings the Revolution to life through the eyes of those who helped shape it, offering readers a fresh perspective on the fight for freedom and the power of artistic expression.

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