Celebrating over 20 years of music making, the Grammy® nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and the evolution of the wind quintet through dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors, inspiring audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The ensemble’s playlist embraces traditional chamber repertoire, and as a 21st-century group is also committed to expanding the wind quintet repertoire by commissioning music from new voices that reflect history and the times in which we live. This performance showcases works all by composers of color, including Wayne Shorter’s Terra Incognita, Paquito D’Rivera’s Aires Tropicales, and Reena Esmail’s acclaimed The Light is the Same. The evening also features a world premiere Wharton Center commission by Artist in Residence Damien Sneed, Azul Verde, joining Imani Winds with a string octet, jazz rhythm section, and a soprano soloist on the theme of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.
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Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
Power Center for the Performing Arts (4/16 - 4/19) | |
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Scrooge in Rouge
The Inspired Acting Company (12/5 - 12/21) | |
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Disney's FROZEN
The Encore Musical Theatre Company (12/4 - 1/11) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN
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Meredith Willson's The Music Man
Fox Theatre (4/2 - 4/4) | ||
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Kimberly Akimbo
Wharton Center [Cobb Great Hall] (3/10 - 3/15) | |
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Prince of the Pulpit
Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (9/19 - 9/20) | |
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THE GREAT GATSBY
Stranahan Theater (4/7 - 4/12) | |
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University of Michigan Dance Company 2026
Power Center for the Performing Arts (2/5 - 2/8) | |
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A Merry Little Christmas
The Encore Musical Theatre Company (12/17 - 12/18) | |
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Blue Man Group
Fox Theatre (2/20 - 2/22) | ||
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