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“WORLD CINEMA” FILM SERIES LAUNCHES AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
January 29, 2010: Classic movies from around the world Monday nights through April
MICHIGAN THEATER ADDS SCREENING TO COINCIDE WITH CLOSING NIGHT OF THE SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
January 20, 2010: Michigan-made “Bilal’s Stand” to play Sunday, January 31
AWARD-WINNING JAZZ DOCUMENTARY TO SCREEN AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
January 15, 2010: Advance tickets are on sale at ticketweb.com
3-TIME TONY AWARD-WINNER AVENUE Q COMING TO THE MICHIGAN THEATER FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY
January 13, 2010: Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 15 at 10 AM
CELEBRATED DIRECTORS TO APPEAR IN ANN ARBOR AS PART OF INAUGURAL SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL USA
January 4, 2010: Duplass Brothers Among Eight Filmmakers Dispatched from Park City
MARDI GRAS MAMBO: THE NEVILLE BROTHERS AND DR. JOHN TOGETHER AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
December 9, 2009: Tickets on sale this Saturday Dec.12 at 10:00 AM
SING-A-LONG WHITE CHRISTMAS COMING TO THE MICHIGAN THEATER
December 1, 2009: SING-A-LONG with on-screen lyrics! PLAY-A-LONG with props! MARCH-A-LONG in the on stage costume parade!
SUNDANCE FILM FESTVAL EXPANDS TO INCLUDE THE MICHIGAN THEATER AS PART OF THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL
November 19, 2009: Ann Arbor one of only eight cities selected. Tickets on sale Dec. 4.
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL U.S.A
November 5, 2009: Bringing direct-from-festival filmmakers and their films to theatres in 8 cities
MICHIGAN THEATER HONORS US MILITARY PERSONNEL WITH FREE ADMISSION FOR MOVIES ON VETERANS DAY
November 4, 2009: Veterans come in and see movies on Wednesday, 11/11 for FREE!
LIVE FROM STUDIO A2, VOLUME TWO: BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER
October 30, 2009: Proceeds to Benefit the Michigan Theater
LATIN JAZZ USA
October 6, 2009: Presented by WEMU
MICHIGAN THEATER PRESENTS FAMILY FRIENDLY MOVIES - FREE FOR KIDS 12 & UNDER
September 25, 2009: The beloved classic “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” kicks it off
"SING-A-LONG ANNIE” COMING TO THE MICHIGAN THEATER
September 4, 2009: Don’t wait ’til “tomorrow” to get your tickets
NOT JUST FOR KIDS SINGLE SHOW TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY
September 3, 2009: Ann Arbor family tradition kicks of 19th season
SEDARIS, BOURDAIN AND WARREN AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
September 2, 2009: Introducing the launch of Ann Arbor Conversations.
LIVE FAMILY-FRIENDLY THEATER RETURNS TO THE MICHIGAN THEATER
July 23, 2009: 2009-2010 Not Just for Kids series kicks off a new season.
KEEP COOL AT THE MICHIGAN DURING THE ART FAIR
July 14, 2009: The Michigan Theater will be the coolest place in town during the annual Ann Arbor Art Fairs.
MICHIGAN THEATER TO PREMIERE NEW ICE AGE MOVIE IN DIGITAL 3-D
June 24, 2009: Just the thing to cool off your 4th of July Weekend
VETERANS IN FREE FOR ALL MOVIES 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
June 24, 2009: Michigan Theater honors US Military Personnel with FREE Admission
MARILYN MONROE MELTS MICHIGAN THEATER SCREEN IN SUMMER
CLASSICS SERIES KICKOFF JUNE 14 & 16
June 10, 2009: Series continues with 13 more movie favorites on
Sundays and Tuesdays through Labor Day
TOWER OF POWER / COLD BLOOD CONCERT MOVED TO POWER CENTER
May 22, 2009: Original show tickets will be honored
MICHIGAN THEATER TO UNVEIL NEW STATE OF THE ART 3-D
May 20, 2009: Latest Disney-Pixar release UP opens May 29 on new system
Michigan Theater honors US Military Personnel with FREE Admission for All Movies Memorial Day Weekend
May 13, 2009: The Michigan Theater is pleased to once again recognize the contributions to our country by members of the U.S. military.
"SING-A-LONG MARY POPPINS" COMING TO THE MICHIGAN THEATER
April 24, 2009: An interactive experience that's fun for all ages!
MICHIGAN THEATER ANNOUNCES EXPANDED YOUNG FILMMAKERS CAMP PROGRAM FOR SUMMER 2009
March 27, 2009: Hands-on training provides video production basics to kids aged 11-17
89.1, WEMU, TAKES THE SHOW ON THE ROAD WITH LIVE PLEDGE DRIVE BROADCAST FROM THE MICHIGAN THEATER
March 24, 2009: Beginning at 6:00 AM on Friday, March 27
SCREENING OF DOCUMENTARY FILM "LIONESS" AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
March 16, 2009: Presented by the The Center for International
and Comparative Studies
FAST TIMES AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER: A NEW SERIES OF COMING-OF-AGE COMEDIES EVERY MONDAY NIGHT IN MARCH
Februay 25, 2009: Five films beginning March 2 with
American Graffiti
TICKETS ON SALE THIS SATURDAY FOR LEGENDS OF ROCK
& SOUL
January 26, 2009: Soul legends TOWER OF POWER will appear live in concert June 18
"DALAI LAMA RENAISSANCE" MICHIGAN PREMIERE AT THE
MICHIGAN THEATER
January 21, 2009: Harrison Ford narrates this powerful doc
2009 GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS
December 11, 2008: Check out the movies nominated this year
WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY BRINGS HOLIDAY
MAGIC TO THE MICHIGAN THEATER ON NOV. 28
November 18, 2008: Great eye candy for the whole family and FREE for kids 12 and under
HOLIDAY CLASSIC FILM SERIES OPENS NOV 30 WITH THE BISHOP’S WIFE AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
November 13, 2008: Favorite films for the whole family - and
free admission - make the series a must-see entertainment
event
FLOW: FOR LOVE OF WATER DOCUMENTS WORLD WATER CRISIS
NOV. 16 & 17 AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
November 7, 2008: Panel discussion following 7 pm show on Sunday will cover issues of water and war
TWO ICONIC FILMS ARE PART OF HISTORIC THEATRES CONFERENCE AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER NOV 2-4
October 20, 2008: Public screenings of House of Wax in 3-D and The Man Who Laughs offer rare chance to see Hollywood history
FREE AT LAST: IT’S OVER, ONE WAY OR THE OTHER WEAR
YOUR "I VOTED" STICKER FOR FREE ADMISSION TO THE
MICHIGAN THEATER ON NOV. 4
October 20, 2008: Civic duty done? Enjoy free movie admission and track election results
NEW LIVE FROM STUDIO A2 CD FROM ann arbor’s 107one TO BENEFIT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
October 20, 2008: Salute to Ann Arbor performances of renowned musicians launches Oct. 21 exclusively at selected Borders Books and Music
BEST PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE? THE MICHIGAN THEATER
October 17, 2008: Metro Times 2008 Best of Detroit gives the nod to an Ann Arbor treasure
THE WIZARD OF OZ RETURNS ON NOVEMBER 22, RESTORED AND REMASTERED AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
October 14, 2008: Iconic and influential, its impact touched every aspect of American culture from film to music and beyond
STOP MAKING SENSE MAKES A RARE APPEARANCE NOVEMBER 1 AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
October 8, 2008: See for yourself whether Jonathan Demme's
1984 Talking Heads documentary is really "the perfect
concert film"
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE OPENS NOT JUST FOR KIDS SERIES OCT 19 AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
October 8, 2008: Beloved C.S. Lewis adventure tale gets musical
treatment in all-ages show
GET SPOOKED FOR HALLOWEEN EARLY SEE WALLACE &
GROMIT: THE CURSE OF THE WERE RABBIT OCT. 12 AT THE MICHIGAN
THEATER
October 1, 2008: Spooky - funny, too - and family-friendly:
Kids 12 and under free
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA SCARIEST WHEN SILENT - SEE IT
FRIDAY, OCT. 31 AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
October 1, 2008: Steven Ball, live on the Barton Organ, accompanies
Lon Chaney on screen as the twisted yet pitiful Phantom
from 1925
WARREN MILLER’S CHILDREN OF WINTER SATURDAY NOV. 8 AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
September 26, 2008: World's biggest action-sports film spotlights
global snow shenanigans
MICHIGAN THEATER AUDIENCES WILL VOTE ON MOST CREATIVE FILM IN MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
September 23, 2008: One show only: Saturday, September 27
at 7 pm
THE FRESHMAN IS FILLED WITH FOOTBALL AND FROLICS SUNDAY, OCT. 5 AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
September 15, 2008: Silent comedy starring Harold Lloyd helps celebrate 80 glorious years of Ann Arbor entertainment in our own movie palace
MICHAEL MOORE’S SLACKER UPRISING WORLD PREMIERE THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
September 15, 2008: Moore will also lecture for the UM School
of Art & Design Penny W. Stamps Distinguished Visitors Series
FALL IS FOR FAMILIES AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
August 27, 2008: 2008-2009 Not Just for Kids professional theater and Toyota Family Friendly Film Series kick off the season in style
NEW IRAQ DOCUMENTARY EXPLORING VETERANS’ ISSUES TO OPEN AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
June 5, 2008: Panel of affected area citizens follows opening night screening
HOORAY FOR BOLLYWOOD! INDIAN CULTURE COMES TO THE MICHIGAN THEATER ON JUNE 14
May 29, 2008: Special evening includes
Lagaan: Once Upon
a Time in India plus live dance demonstration
MICHIGAN THEATER HONORS US MILITARY PERSONNEL WITH
FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL MOVIES MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
May 16, 2008: Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26
SILENT SWASHBUCKLER “THE BLACK PIRATE”
KICKS OFF SUMMER CLASSICS SERIES JUNE 1 & 3 AT THE MICHIGAN
THEATER
May 14, 2008: Series continues with a baker’s dozen talkies
plus silent “Battleship Potemkin” Sundays and Tuesdays through
Labor Day
FOLK-ROCK PIONEERS JOHN SEBASTIAN AND ROGER McGUINN
TO APPEAR IN ANN ARBOR
May 7, 2008: Tickets on sale this Saturday, May 10 at 9:00
AM
LIFE BEFORE HER EYES SCREENING MAY 16 BENEFITS ANN
ARBOR BOOK FESTIVAL AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
May 7, 2008: Special guest and local author Laura Kasischke
will discuss bringing her novel to the screen in festival
weekend kick-off
MEMORIAL DAY BASEBALL FILM DOUBLEHEADER SET FOR THE MICHIGAN THEATER WITH CRACKER JACKS!
May 1, 2008:
Field of Dreams and
It Happens Every
Spring matinees salute the great American pastime –
and it's free for US veterans
YOUNG@HEART OPENS FRIDAY, MAY 2 AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
April 25, 2008: Seniors’ rock n’roll chorus documentary
is a tonic for all ages
RIDLEY SCOTT NEXT UP IN THE MICHIGAN THEATER’S
GREAT DIRECTORS SERIES
March 26, 2008: Four April Mondays, four Scott films beginning
April 7 with
Gladiator
THE MICHIGAN THEATER AND THE ARK PRESENT JAZZ SINGING LEGEND JIMMY SCOTT ON MAY 9 AT THE ARK
March 25, 2008: "The most unjustly ignored American singer
of the 20th century." -
The New York Times
FUNK-FUSION BAND WAR SET FOR MAY 6 CONCERT AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
March 4, 2008: Tickets to musical melting pot go on sale this
Saturday, March 8
WHAT'S FUNNY ABOUT HUMOR? EXPERTS TAKE A SERIOUS
LOOK ON MARCH 10 AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
Feb 28, 2008: Cartoonist Pat Oliphant and panelists from The
New Yorker and the Daily Show talk about what's funny, what's
lame, and why
THE BRITISH ARE COMING PIP, PIP, HOORAY!
MICHIGAN THEATER SPOTLIGHTS CLASSIC BRIT FILMS
Feb 26, 2008: March Mondays bring jolly good fun from Oscar Wilde to Mini Coopers
IRANIAN CULTURAL EXPERT WILL HOST PERSEPOLIS MATINEE SUNDAY AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
Feb 13, 2008: UM Professor Kathryn Babayan will host Q&A
following the screening
MICHAEL CLAYTON, JOE STRUMMER DOCUMENTARY AND A DETROIT THING SPARK MICHIGAN THEATER OFFERINGS
Feb 6, 2008: "Limited edition" screenings spice
up an already-vibrant cultural week
GET 10% DISCOUNT AT BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC AND
SUPPORT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
Feb 4, 2008: Shop all three Ann Arbor Borders stores February
9-10
MAGNOLIA PICTURES AND SHORTS INTERNATIONAL TO PRESENT
"THE 2007 ACADEMY AWARD®-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS" PROGRAM
FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Jan 28, 2008: Program released in high-quality digital for
the first time
MITCH RYDER CONCERT AND BOOK LAUNCH MARCH 22 AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
Jan 28, 2008: Rock n'roll original's performance will celebrate
a long career
MICHIGAN THEATER ADDS SECOND SHOW FOR JUNIE B. JONES ON SATURDAY, FEB. 16 AT 11 AM
Jan 21, 2008: Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 25
REVISIT ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING BEST PICTURES
AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER MONDAYS IN FEBRUARY
Jan 18, 2008: Series starts Feb. 4 with "Wings"
– first to win Best Picture Oscar in 1928
DIRECTOR CHARLES BURNETT AT RARE SCREENING OF KILLER OF SHEEP AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER JAN. 28
Jan 18, 2008: Seldom-seen 1977 Watts drama spotlights lives
of poverty and frustration
ANATOMY OF A MURDER SPOTLIGHTS LAW AS A PROFESSION JANUARY 13 AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER
Jan 3, 2008: Courtroom drama set in Michigan in special screening
sponsored by Washtenaw County Bar Association
MICHIGAN THEATER MARKS 80 YEARS OF FILMS AND FUN WITH YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION
Dec 19, 2007: Birthday party starts Jan. 4-6 with deed transfer, 80-cent movies for members and MARY POPPINS free for kids 12 and under
BERGMAN MINI-FESTIVAL FIRST IN MONTHLY SERIES FOR 2008
Dec 18, 2007: Salute to the late Swedish director spotlights his most accessible films beginning on January 7
BEN & JERRY’S TO DEBUT NEW BEER & DONUTS
FLAVOR AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER DEC. 17
Dec 12, 2007: Only 200 lucky tasters will try DUFF & D'oh!NUTS
ice cream at a free screening for "The Simpsons Movie"
DVD release
BEST MOVIE THEATER? ANN ARBOR NEWS READERS CHOOSE THE MICHIGAN THEATER ONCE MORE
Dec 11, 2007: Fourth Annual Readers' Choice Awards shine the
searchlight on Liberty Street landmark
