December 6, 2010

UMS Arts Roundup: December 3

By Suzie Davidson

Many members of the UMS staff keep a watchful eye on local and national media for news about artists on our season, pressing arts issues, and more. Each week, we pull together a list of interesting stories and share them with you. Welcome to UMS’s Arts Round-up, a weekly collection of arts news, including national issues, artist updates, local shout-outs, and a link or two just for fun. If you come across something interesting in your own reading, please feel free to share!

Arts Issues

Update on DSO strike, two more weeks of concerts canceled.

Artist Updates

Kennedy Center Honors highlights.
Grammy nominees announced here include several UMS presented artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Laurie Andersen, Rosanne Cash and The Carolina Chocolate Drops, just to name a few!
Louis Andriessen wins Grawemeyer Award.

UMS News

AnnArbor.com review of the Carolina Chocolate Drops in the Michigan Theater.
AnnArbor.com review of our 132nd Messiah in Hill Auditorium.

Local Shout-Outs

Acclaimed composer and University of Michigan faculty member Michael Daugherty has been nominated for a Grammy Award. Congrats Michael!

Just For Fun

How much would you pay for the King of Pop’s glove? How about a scan of Einsteins brain? Find out here just how much these and other items just went for.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Suzie is the proud momma of her one-year-old, Liam. She is an upbeat lady who loves theatre, hiking, and classic rock. Come visit Suzie in the League Ticket Office!