Community Calendar

Thirty years after the signing in Dayton, Ohio, of the peace agreement ending the war in Bosnia, both Bosnia and its neighbors face immense challenges to respect for human rights and the rule of law. In this panel, experts from the region specializing will discuss the successes, failures, and future prospects for the region. The panel will be preceded by the showing of The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent, a film based on events during the Bosnia conflict and winner of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival Palme D'Or for Best Short Film.

Gerald Ford became president at an unprecedented time of intensifying media scrutiny and growing public cynicism. To build back public trust in the presidency, he reluctantly turned to entertainment television, like the new late-night show, Saturday Night Live. His embrace of humor ultimately elevated expectations for presidents to entertain audiences and inadvertently changed what it meant to be “presidential” in the United States. Join us for a discussion with professor and author, Dr. Kathryn Cramer Brownell.

Following the event there will be a dessert reception.

Jazz Clinic presented by Dale Grisa and hosted by April Tini. FREE! Putting it Together: How to Manage Your Professional Music Career. Multi-faceted keyboardist, band leader, orchestrator Dale Grisa will lead a discussion on creating and sustaining a successful career as a professional musician. Designed for musicians of all ages and stages, Dale’s presentation will offer key insights and ideas for taking the next step in your career, so please bring your questions as well as topics that you’d like to discuss! Dale has worked solidly in many facets of the music industry and will share his thoughts on designing your own unique path. Saturday, December 13th from 3:30 pm to 5 pm. Sign up at michiganjazzfestival.org to get the Zoom link