Marquee Arts

Are you new to Ann Arbor or starting a new academic journey at the University of Michigan? Well, the Michigan Theater has a special event planned for you! WEMU's David Fair talks all about it with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink. And they discuss the newest films and special screenings coming to downtown Ann Arbor!

2025 marks WEMU’s 60th year as a broadcast radio station. We are celebrating throughout the year with a series of conversations with those who have been instrumental in building the foundation and creating public identity for WEMU. Russ Collins was the longtime executive director of the Michigan Theater Foundation, which is now known as Marquee Arts. And for more than 30 years, he served as co-host of "Cinema Chat" on WEMU. Deb Polich led Artrain and Creative Washtenaw and for years served as host of "creative:impact" on WEMU. Both have retired from all of their positions, but stopped by for a 60th Anniversary conversation with "Morning Edition" host David Fair.

There's still time to catch a good summer flick downtown! WEMU's David Fair chats with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink about the newest films and the latest batch of special screenings coming to Ann Arbor! Plus, the Michigan Theater has something special for any "Deadheads" out there this weekend!

The movie world has it all this week, including the return of a Cinetopia Film Festival favorite! WEMU's David Fair had his weekly meet-up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink. Together, they give you all the details on the latest cinematic offerings!

New movies, special screenings and film opportunities abound! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to explore those options on "Cinema Chat".

More classic films! More superhero blockbusters! More arthouse cinema! The movie world has it all this week! WEMU's David Fair talks all about the latest cinematic offerings with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink.

The 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair is this weekend, and the Michigan Theater is ready to make your art-loving experience even more enjoyable! WEMU's David Fair talks all about the theater's Art Fair plans with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink. Plus, they'll give a rundown on the newest films and special screenings.

From silent classics to superhero blockbusters, the big screen has it all this weekend! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to chat about the next round of new films and special screenings in Ann Arbor and around town.

Independence Day is upon us, which means fireworks, barbecues....and great movies! WEMU's David Fair is joined by Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to talk about the new films and special screenings coming to your favorite theaters this 4th of July weekend and in the days that follow!

The month of June is wrapping up soon, and more summer flicks are coming along for the ride! WEMU's David Fair chats with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink about the new films and the special screenings coming up in the final days of June 2025.