Community Calendar

Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The first edition was published on January 10, 1776, with an initial print run of just 1,000 copies; but within weeks demand soared. The students of Andy Murphy’s POLISCI 495 course co-curated the exhibition “Revolutionary Paine” to document the whirlwind caused by its publication. On view at the Clements January 16-May 8, weekdays from 12-4 pm.

The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s is pleased to announce that the Detroit Tigers will be supporting the foundation during Parkinson’s Awareness Month, which takes place each April. The Detroit Tigers game on Thursday, April 23rd will be “Gibby’s Day”, has been selected in honor of Kirk’s jersey number 23, as a benefit game for the foundation.

Those interested in attending the game can purchase tickets at www.GibbysDay.org. A portion of proceeds from tickets purchased through the website directly, will benefit the foundation. The game at Comerica Park starts at 1:10 p.m. against the Milwaukee Brewers. There will be various activities throughout the game with Kirk Gibson, the team from the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s, and additional ways to further support the cause. For those unable to attend the game that day, but still interested in helping the foundation or learning more about ways to further support, information is also available on the website.

Participating in “Gibby’s Day” on April 23rd at Comerica Park, or providing a donation to the foundation, will further this mission to help those in Michigan, living with Parkinson’s.

WHEN: April 23, 2026
Game time: 1:10 p.m.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
Ticket prices ranges from $28-68 each.
To purchase tickets, please visit www.GibbysDay.org

To learn more about the foundation and the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness, visit: www.KirkGibsonFoundation.org.

Join us on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM for a special virtual presentation featuring environmental diversity expert Audrey Peterman.

Presenting is Audrey Peterman, celebrated environmental advocate, President and Co-founder of Earthwise Productions and author of several books including From My Jamaican Gully to the World and Back: The Environmental Journey of Audrey Wright Peterman.

Her journey began in 1995 with a road trip across the U.S. National Parks, where she and her husband noticed a startling lack of visitor and employee diversity. Through their experience, they resolved to activate change to ensure that public lands are accessible to all.

The impact of Peterman’s work resonates across the National Park System and beyond. Most notably, her advocacy was instrumental in shaping President Obama’s 2017 official memorandum requiring national parks to actively engage with diverse and underserved communities.

Peterman has served on the boards of numerous national conservation organizations, including the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association and is a leader in the Next100 Coalition. As an author, she has also written Legacy on the Land: A Black Couple Discovers Our National Inheritance and Tells Why Every American Should Care and Our True Nature: Finding a Zest for Life in the National Park System. In 2014, she cofounded the Diverse Environmental Leaders Speakers Bureau.

Audrey’s memoir From My Jamaican Gully to the World and Back: The Environmental Journey of Audrey Wright Peterman follows her transformational journey from humble roots to environmental champion. It is a call to action and highlights that one’s background does not limit their potential to make an impact.

To Learn more and register for this event: https://wegespeakerseries.com/

A charming and witty comedy about the relationship of Hollywood legends, Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner. Tipping Point Theatre presents the Michigan Premiere of "Gene & Gilda" by Cary Gitter.

It’s Hollywood in the late 1980’s and Gene Wilder is giving his first interview after the death of his beloved Gilda Radner. Although he states any discussion of Gilda is off limits, Gilda has other ideas and crashes the interview. The famous couple come to vivid life as we follow them from their first meeting through their personal and professional ups and downs, all the way to their poignant farewell. We celebrate an intimate portrait of two comic legends in love, and the lives they led beyond the laughter.

Runtime: ~90 minutes, no intermission

Showtimes are Wednesday - Sunday starting April 8 through May 3, 2026

From an Adaptation by CHRISTOPHER BOND
Originally Directed On Broadway by HAROLD PRINCE
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Originally Produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards in Association with Dean and Judy Manos

For mature audiences, aged 12+ - No babes in arms.

Attend the tale of a barber who returns from unjust exile, driven by vengeance and a hunger for justice. When he joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful pie shop owner, the results are both horrific and strangely compelling.

Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Sweeney Todd blends sharp wit, chilling suspense, and a powerful score that ranges from haunting ballads to biting satire. Described as “one of the greatest musicals ever written” (New York Post) and “a nightmare of a show and in some ways a dream” (The Guardian), this tale of love, loss, and razor-sharp revenge continues to resonate.

Erin Shields’ Paradise Lost reinvents John Milton’s epic poem through a bold, contemporary lens. Satan, cast out of Heaven, seeks revenge by tempting humanity, setting the stage for a cosmic battle of free will versus divine power. Blending sharp wit, modern feminism, and classical mythology, Shields’ adaptation challenges traditional notions of good and evil while exploring oppression, rebellion, and knowledge. With rich language and a fresh perspective, this powerful play reimagines one of literature’s most profound stories, making it both deeply relevant and strikingly theatrical.

Landmark: Less Cancer Hike and Bike America 2026
Walk, ride and roam anywhere/anytime. Enter your photos of local landmarks and favorite adventure places to win prizes!
June 6th – July 6th
The annual event serves as our primary fundraiser, helping fuel our critical cancer prevention initiatives.
Register for FREE today at: https://www.lesscancer.org/

Join us on April 3 from 6 to 8 PM for local Ann Arborite Jason Kluttz's first-ever exhibition. Jason's show will be on view until April 24th, when he hosts a portrait session at the museum starting at 6 pm.

The exhibition will be on display every weekday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

This exhibition honors the commitment of our members from SE Michigan and beyond, whose support plays a vital role in bringing our mission to life. We welcome the public to discover the unique artistic voices and styles of over 100 member artists.

Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The first edition was published on January 10, 1776, with an initial print run of just 1,000 copies; but within weeks demand soared. The students of Andy Murphy’s POLISCI 495 course co-curated the exhibition “Revolutionary Paine” to document the whirlwind caused by its publication. On view at the Clements January 16-May 8, weekdays from 12-4 pm.