UMS

University Musical Society (UMS) is returning to Ypsilanti's historic Freighthouse this fall with another season of performances and community events. This year's residency brings back some familiar Freighthouse favorites, while also introducing some new experiences with the hopes of, once again, creating a very welcoming musical atmosphere for folks in and around the Ypsi community. Lee Van Roth gave us a preview of the upcoming season with UMS Vice President of Learning and Engagement, Cayenne Harris.

A discussion with UMS's VP of programming and production, Mark Jacobson.

It's Thursday, which means we have another edition of "Cinema Chat" for you! But there's a slight change in hosting for this week. WEMU's Mat Hopson fills in for David Fair to talk about the newest flicks and the next batch of special screenings—some related to Valentine's Day—coming to downtown Ann Arbor with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink!

The University Musical Society (UMS) is partnering once again with the Ypsilanti Freighthouse to bring live musical events and fun activities this fall. Lee Van Roth spoke with UMS Community and Audience Programs Manager, Justine Sedky, about what to expect at the Freighthouse this month.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is investigating a ticket sales company after the University Musical Society at University of Michigan shared numerous reports of customers being scammed. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

WEMU continues to celebrate its 60th anniversary, and it’s a great opportunity to highlight the evolution of the station and some of its landmark moments. Partnerships have benefited the station, community organizations and, most importantly, you. One such collaboration is WEMU’s partnership with UMS. WEMU's David Fair looked into how the collaboration was forged with the two people who made it happen: UMS president emeritus Ken Fischer and Alberto Nacif, the former host of Cuban Fantasy on WEMU.

Later this month, there is going to be a celebration of artistic endeavor in Ypsilanti! It will include a one-of-a-kind processional from the Riverside Arts Center to the Freighthouse in Depot Town. On this week's “On the Ground Ypsi,” Rylee Barnsdale spoke with UMS community and audience programs manager Justine Sedky about the partnerships that will bring to life the creativity of the community on April 19th.

Justine Sedky from UMS discusses the April residency at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse with John Bommarito.

A WEMU alumni returns to the area this weekend with Michael Feinstein. Michael Jewett visited with Feinstein's assistant and tour manager, Brad McNett. The two discuss the upcoming show presented by UMS this Sunday at the Hill Auditorium featuring Michael Feinstein and Jean-Yves Thibaudet.

The University Musical Society is bringing Detroit-based saxophonist Marcus Elliot and his seven-piece band to Ypsilanti this weekend. His upcoming concerts will be a celebration of Ypsilanti's history of being a refuge for Black Americans going all the way back to the 1830's. Elliot gives a preview of his performance in a conversation with WEMU's Michael Jewett.