Shirley Verrett: The Voice and the Fire in the Belly is a powerful one-woman show that highlights the extraordinary life of opera legend Shirley Verrett. From a young girl singing in a Seventh-day Adventist church in Louisiana to breaking racial and artistic barriers on some of the world’s grandest stages, Verrett’s story unfolds through a captivating ... Read more

Sopranos Kimwana Doner and Kira Slovaček will present an eclectic program of classical vocal repertoire, featuring works by Verdi, Dvořák, Chopin, William Bolcom and more! Join us for an entertaining evening as we explore themes of passion, triumph and adversity, celebrating the strength of the human condition. Kira Slovaček, soprano Kimwana Doner, soprano John Etsell, piano

In this final installment of this season’s All About the Trio series the trio will be joined by a collective of special guests to present a retrospective of different takes on the classic American Songbook standard.  Versions referenced will include Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Ahmad Jamal, Modern Jazz Quartet, John Coltrane and the Jeff Hamilton Trio. Audience questions ... Read more

Step into the creative heart of Macon Creek as Beacon Arts Michigan launches its 2026 Summer Concert Series, Tales, Legends & Legacy, with a vibrant Collage Concert—a celebration of the artists, sounds, and stories that will shape the season ahead. Beacon Arts Michigan exists to enrich rural communities across Michigan by presenting high-quality artistic performances ... Read more

Instructor Kim Niblack will teach class participants how to create their own environmentally friendly, non-toxic cleaning products, including a glass cleaner, a scrub like Comet and cleaning wipes, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at The Center, 45 Neckel Ct. They will also have the opportunity to make a blended homemade ... Read more

Destination Ann Arbor is working with communities across Washtenaw County to create a Tourism Impact Plan. Your voice is an important part of that process! We’re examining how tourism shows up in our communities and how it can best support local businesses, neighborhoods, and the quality of life of residents in the future. As part ... Read more