U-M African American Music Conference Goes Virtual, Celebrates Willis Patterson's 90th Birthday
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2020
Scholars, composers and performers from across the U.S. will come together for a virtual event that will celebrate the upcoming 90th birthday of legendary bass singer, U-M alumnus and professor emeritus Willis Patterson. The African American Music Conference, hosted by the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance, will take place virtually Sept. 18-20. The event is free and open to the public.
Photo Flash: Norman Jewison Honored at National Arts Club
by Eddie Varley - May 8, 2009
On Monday, May 4th, Legendary Canadian-born director, Norman Jewison, was awarded The National Arts Club's prestigious Medal of Honor for Film at a dinner held in his honor the historic Gramercy Park venue in New York City.