Community Calendar

In this special collaboration at Kerrytown Concert House, Erik and Grant improvise on a mix of standards and deep cuts from their shared stylistic influences (jazz, country, blues, French musette, etc.). Their music highlights a love of spontaneity while revealing a deep appreciation for intricacy. Through close musical dialogue, the duo explores a wide range of moods, embracing the intimacy and transparency unique to a two-person ensemble. Listeners are offered an unfiltered perspective on beauty, playfulness, nostalgia, and contemplation through this improvised acoustic guitar / violin collaboration.

Erik McIntyre, acoustic guitar
Grant Flick, violin

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music. The NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee is equally at home performing concertos with symphony orchestras and sitting in with members of the Grateful Dead, but the core of his musical universe remains the Branford Marsalis Quartet.

SCHEDULE
6:30 PM | Doors Open
7:00 PM | Royce Auditorium Doors Open
7:30 PM | Concert Begins
9:00 PM | Post Concert Reception

Panelists and featured guests discuss history topics with Angela Oonk in this webinar series.

By researching and writing the life and experiences of the ambitious, charismatic Angelica Schuyler Church, Beer tells the U.S. origin story from the perspective of a woman situated at the heart of the American Revolution and the founding era.

Few women of the American Revolution have come through 250 years of US history with such clarity and color as Angelica Schuyler Church. She was Alexander Hamilton’s “saucy” sister-in-law, and the heart of Thomas Jefferson’s “charming coterie” of artists and salonnières in Paris. Her transatlantic network of important friends spanned the political spectrum of her time and place, and her astute eye and brilliant letters kept them well informed.

In telling Angelica’s story, Beer illuminates how American women have always plied influence and networks for political ends, including the making of a new nation.

Sponsored by The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan Lifelong Learning program.

Celebrate a century of beauty at Hidden Lake Gardens! Our Spring Flower Show returns with a spectacular tribute to 100 years of growth and inspiration. Step inside the Conservatory and experience its breathtaking transformation into a vibrant showcase of color with daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, amaryllis, and more, ushering in the season of renewal. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with last admission at 4:30 PM. Join us for a special after-hours evening on Friday, March 27 until 7:00 PM with last admission at 6:30 PM. Included with regular admission to HLG, learn more at hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu.

Chelsea Painters invite viewers to experience a collection of work shaped by shared curiosity, expressive freedom, and the subtle transformations that unfold when artists grow together. Each work in this exhibition reflects a distinct creative voice—yet together, these pieces form a harmonious tapestry of color, gesture, and imagination. Across diverse media and subjects, the artists draw strength from one another, finding inspiration in both their differences and their common dedication to pursuing excellence in their painting careers. The result is a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and the joy that emerges when individual visions converge.

Step into a powerful new exhibition celebrating the fearless women of the Greek Revolution.

#WeAreGreekWarriors brings the heroines of 1821 into today’s cultural conversation through bold contemporary art and modern storytelling. Fighters, strategists, and champions of freedom, these extraordinary women helped shape history, yet many of their names remain unknown.

Now, their stories come to life at the Hellenic Museum of Michigan in a groundbreaking exhibition featuring original campaign prints alongside stunning works by acclaimed contemporary artist Ramona Pintea. Reclaiming history through a fresh, fearless lens, the exhibit honors and highlights the women of the Greek Revolution while speaking directly to the women of today. Through dynamic programming, cultural events, and interactive experiences, it connects the strength of 1821 to the leadership, voices, and impact of women now.

Women of all backgrounds and generations are invited to experience this inspiring tribute and rediscover their own warrior spirit.

For more information, visit www.hellenicmi.org.

Michigan high school seniors: Looking for college money and a way to make a difference in your community?

LAFCU is now accepting entries for its 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest, awarding $20,000 in college scholarships—plus $2,000 donated to Michigan charities chosen by student winners.

Four students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship to a Michigan college or university and select a local nonprofit to receive a $500 donation from LAFCU. No minimum GPA. No financial-need requirement. No LAFCU membership required.

Students simply submit a one-page essay responding to this year’s prompt, focused on identifying a community issue and proposing a solution. Submit entries by March 31, 2026. For more information: www.lafcu.com/writetoeducate

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 Stamelos Gallery Center is proud to present the special guest lecture American Studio Glass and Reflection on International Influence presented by renowned Detroit glass artist Herb Babcock. This lecture expands on the themes of the glass exhibition currently on display in the Stamelos Gallery Center: Infinite Variety: Selections from the UM- Dearborn Glass Collection.

In the early 1960’s, Harvey Littleton set out to make glass blowing a creative experience
for craftspeople and artists in a small studio environment. This was the beginning of the
American Studio Glass Movement that transformed glass from a factory-made product
into an independent art form created in private studios. Glass is a medium of transitions.
Most American participants were working in another medium before coming to work in
glass as a primary material, many times, adding it to the repertory of their total art
expression. As the movement grew, reaching out for international influence also
assisted the artists’ endeavors.

Herb Babcock is a sculptor working in glass, metal, stone and other materials. He is
Professor Emeritus from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan. He was
Chair of the Glass Department and taught for 40 years until 2013. Babcock’s current
studio is in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

For further information and disability accommodation, please contact Laura Cotton, Art Curator and Gallery Manager at lacotton@umich.edu and check the website www.umdearborn.edu/stamelos.

Old Saint Patrick’s of Ann Arbor will host their 48th annual Fish Fry.
Alaskan Pollack, choice of potato or mac & cheese, salad bar, and beverage. Dessert (extra cost.)

Every Friday, February 20 - March 27.
4:30 to 7 PM.
Adults $18.00
Seniors (60 and older) $14.00
Child (5-12 years old) $5.00
Children 4 and under free

5671 Whitmore Lake Rd., Ann Arbor, MI
Ph: 734-662-8141
www.stpatricka2.org