Community Calendar

Skyline High School Theatre presents "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella." More than 100 students are involved in the show as cast and crew. The classic musical first appeared on live TV in 1957 and made its Broadway debut in 2013.

10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.

Join us on May the Fourth for an unforgettable musical journey through the cosmos! Celebrate Star Wars Day with a spectacular candlelit and starlit performance that honors the iconic music of the Star Wars saga alongside other beloved space-themed compositions. Experience thrilling arrangements of John Williams’ legendary scores, as well as the majestic beauty of Holst’s The Planets, the adventurous themes of Star Trek, The Jetsons, Lost in Space, Interstellar, and more. Composer and pianist R. MacKenzie Lewis & Friends will take you on a stellar adventure, blending classical and contemporary pieces with unique interpretations that breathe new life into these timeless favorites. The warm glow of candlelight and stars will create an intimate atmosphere, enhancing the magic of this otherworldly experience. Whether you’re a Jedi, a Trekkie, or simply a fan of the wonders of the universe, this concert promises to ignite your imagination and transport you through space and time. Don your favorite sci-fi attire and prepare for lift-off!

Two-hundred and fifty years ago, America famously proclaimed that “all men are created equal.” That same year, Pennsylvanians led by Benjamin Franklin declared that “all men are born equally free and independent.” This year, Americans are once again discussing issues of creational equality and birth equality—this time in the context of a great debate over the meaning of birthright citizenship. How will the Supreme Court decide this issue? How should it decide? What would Lincoln have thought about the current debate? Yale Law School Professor Akhil Reed Amar will examine these and related questions through the lens of his recent book, Born Equal: Remaking America's Constitution, 1840–1920.

Join us for an evening with the Casa Piano Quartet showcasing the deep musical bond between Antonin Dvořák and Johannes Brahms. This recital features Dvořák’s Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 87, which beautifully incorporates Bohemian folk themes, followed by Brahms’s Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25, known for its fiery Hungarian dance elements. Both quartets possess an almost symphonic quality, ending with lively fourth movements that celebrate their cultural roots. Experience the vibrant melodies and rhythmic joy that highlight the profound friendship between these two iconic composers.

Marian Tanau – violin
Mike Chen – viola
David LeDoux – cello
Kazimierz Brzozowski – piano

The Hound of the Baskervilles
By Tim Kelly
Based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Directed by David Andrews

Performance Dates
May 7 - 16, 8 shows at the Riverside Arts Center:
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday 5/10 & Wednesday 5/13 matinees at 2pm

Synopsis
The greatest of all Sherlock Holmes adventures adapted to a more modern setting,
taking literature’s most spine-chilling mystery and turning it into a play of suspense,
humor and ultimate terror!

$15 Seniors/Students/Active-duty military, Thursdays are Pay As You Can

Where East Meets West brings together the expressive voice of the erhu and the richness of the piano in a vibrant cross-cultural concert by erhuist Xiao Dong Wei and pianist Yuki Mack. Blending the soulful traditions of Chinese music with the power and elegance of Western classical repertoire, this program explores how two musical worlds meet, converse, and transform one another.

Featuring works by Z. Wei, V. Monti, C. Gang, M. Messieri, F. Liszt, L. Tianhua, and L. Wenjin, the concert travels from beloved Chinese melodies and virtuosic erhu solos to iconic Western masterpieces reimagined through an Eastern lens—offering audiences a unique and compelling musical journey across cultures and centuries.

Xiao Dong Wei, erhu
Yuki Mack, piano

Program:

“Ripening of grapes” – Wei Zhou (b. 1961)

“Czerdas” – Vittorio Monti (1868-1922)

“Sunshine on Taxkorgan” – Gang Chen (b. 1935)

“Kojo no Tsuki Variations” – Massimiliano Messieri (b. 1994)
Variations on the Japanese song by Rentaro Taki for erhu and piano

“Hungarian Rhapsody No.2” – Franz Liszt (1811-1886)

“Birds in the Hollow Mountain” – Tianhua Liu (1895-1932)

“San Men Gorge Caprice” – Wenjin Liu (1937-2013)

The Hound of the Baskervilles
By Tim Kelly
Based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Directed by David Andrews

Performance Dates
May 7 - 16, 8 shows at the Riverside Arts Center:
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday 5/10 & Wednesday 5/13 matinees at 2pm

Synopsis
The greatest of all Sherlock Holmes adventures adapted to a more modern setting,
taking literature’s most spine-chilling mystery and turning it into a play of suspense,
humor and ultimate terror!

$15 Seniors/Students/Active-duty military, Thursdays are Pay As You Can

May 8-10 and 15-17 | Fri-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm | $15 General, $12 Students

Once a year, the outdoor furniture salespeople of America (and other non-America places) descend on Chicago’s Merchandise Mart to buy, sell, meet, and greet. This year, they are pushed to the brink of sanity, during what is already a chaotic affair, when the Mart is locked down, leaving the people inside to make it through a night of ill-placed debauchery, reconnections to people thought lost to them, and poorly thought-out revenge plans.

The Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness welcomes Drs. Sydney Spears and Tracey Ochester in this day long event exploring mindfulness and compassion during these difficult times. The Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness is a local nonprofit organization committed to supporting and cultivating mindfulness in order to promote health and well-being in our community and beyond. We offer retreats, presentations, events, financial scholarships and mentorships for aspiring mindfulness teachers.