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Unveiling the Spectrum of Art and Music: A Dive into Midland's Cultural Events

The Midland Center for the Arts is set to host a captivating series of events showcasing a diverse range of artistic expressions, from orchestral performances and musicals to jazz and theatrical drama. Celebrating talents like Grammy®-winning Alison Brown, the innovative Stephanie Chou Quintet, and the Tony® Award-winning Hadestown, these events promise to connect audiences with the vibrant spectrum of contemporary and classical art forms. Join us as we explore the creative contributions of these artists and their unique cultural influences.

Jan 17, 2025
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1. Alison Brown
One of the most multi-faceted minds in roots music, Alison Brown is a GRAMMY®-winning musician, GRAMMY®- nominated producer, former investment banker (with an AB from Harvard and an MBA from UCLA), and co-founder of The Compass Records Group which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023.
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Jan 26, 2025
Midland Center For the Arts

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2. Stephanie Chou Quintet
Stephanie Chou is a Chinese-American jazz composer, saxophonist, and singer who seamlessly blends influences from her Chinese heritage with Western jazz and pop, fostering immediate crosscultural connections and emphasizing audience engagement. She has graced prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, B.B. King's, Joe's Pub, Miller Theater, as well as numerous international music festivals and venues. Chou's quintet features saxophone and vocals in Mandarin/English, complemented by Chinese violin (erhu), viola, and a jazz rhythm section, amplifying the universal appeal of her music to her ever-expanding fan base.
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Jan 28, 2025
Midland Center For the Arts

Midland, MI · Midland Center for the Arts

3. Outer Space: The Infinite
Discover the cosmos as you travel through billions of stars with the Midland Symphony Orchestra! Immerse yourself in the one-of-a-kind Deep Field experience created by Grammy® Award-winning composer Eric Whitacre – a stunning film, Deep Field: The Impossible Magnitude of our Universe, illuminates the astounding and powerful score. Experience extraordinary galactic imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope, immersive animation, and audience participation that invites guests to join in with the symphony via a smartphone app. Continue traveling to the edges of our universe with Jessie Montogomery’s dynamic Starburst and Strauss’ now iconic tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra, used in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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Feb 1, 2025
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Midland, MI · Midland Center for the Arts

4. Hadestown
Winner of 8 Tony® Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today ... and always. Intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
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7 - 9 Feb, 2025
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Midland, MI · Midland Center for the Arts

5. Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
For over 40 years, 2-time Grammy® award-winning 8th generation Louisiana Creole, Terrance Simien has been performing traditional Zydeco roots music. Join us for a celebration of the up-tempo sounds and syncopated rhythms of zydeco – blending blues, R&B, indigenous, soul, Afro-Caribbean, Cajun, and early Creole music. Simien and his band mates have performed nearly 10,000 concerts, touring millions of miles to over 45 countries. They’ve played with legends including Art Neville, Los Lobos, Robert Palmer, and Dave Matthews Band, to name a few. Don’t miss this rockin’ evening of washboard, accordion, brass, and guitar performed by Zydeco masters!
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Feb 15, 2025
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Midland, MI · Midland Center for the Arts

6. The Diary of Anne Frank
Playwright Wendy Kesselman breathes new life into Anne Frank's renowned diary with a transcendently powerful stage adaptation, portraying a spirited young woman confronting unimaginable horrors with wit, fierce honesty, and unwavering hope. A heartfelt drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK captures the realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. Each day of these two dark years, Anne's voice shines through: "When I write I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be useful and bring enjoyment to all people, even those I've never met. I want to go on living even after my death!"
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Feb 21 - Mar 2, 2025
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Midland, MI · Midland Center for the Arts

7. An Enchanting Journey
This compelling performance will feature an elite ensemble of soloists from the renowned Detroit Opera Resident Artists and will be highlighted by excerpts from Mozart’s timeless and enchanting masterpiece, the fantasy quest The Magic Flute. Mahler’s spectacular Symphony No. 4 will complete the evening with its soaring and “heavenly” soprano solo. Members of Detroit’s premier producer and presenter of opera, musical theatre, and dance accompany Midland Symphony Orchestra’s performance in an unforgettable evening of music. Join us on this journey marrying spectacular voices with equally compelling music.
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Mar 8, 2025
Midland Center For the Arts

Midland, MI · Midland Center for the Arts

8. Timbalooloo
Timbalooloo is an interactive and educational musical party that introduces children to melodies, rhythms, and instruments used by musicians across the globe. The performance starts off with a problem: Oran’s friend Clara was excited to come to the concert, but she fell asleep. He brought her to the concert anyway - in her bed! The kids join Oran in singing to wake her up and discover her name is Clara Net …. Oran’s clarinet! With more singing, clapping, dancing and drumming, children see all of the instruments onstage come to life and learn that making music means bringing their own character, humor and emotion to their artistry.
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Mar 9, 2025
Midland Center For the Arts

Midland, MI · Midland Center for the Arts

9. Dear Evan Hansen
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.
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18 - 20 Mar, 2025
Midland Center For the Arts

Midland, MI · Midland Center for the Arts

10. Rhapsody in Blue
The award-winning and spectacular pianist Kevin Cole performs with the MSO, as he has done with over 100 orchestras! Regarded as the leading interpreter of George Gershwin’s piano compositions, Kevin will play the incomparable Rhapsody in Blue, beloved since its premiere in 1924 for its integration of jazz and classical music and considered one of the greatest symphonic achievements of the 20th century. Kevin, a local artist living in Bay City, will continue to delight with Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F. Kevin is the perfect soloist for our exploration of Gershwin - declares Edward Jablonski, renowned Gershwin scholar, “Kevin is the best Gershwin pianist since Gershwin himself – no one can touch him.”
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Apr 5, 2025
Midland Center For the Arts

Midland, MI · Midland Center for the Arts

Conclusion
The Midland Center for the Arts' upcoming events not only highlight the diversity of performances but also emphasize the power of art to connect cultures and generations. Whether it's the cross-cultural jazz of Stephanie Chou, the theatrical storytelling of 'Hadestown,' or the timeless symphonies of Gershwin, there's something to captivate every audience member. Join us in celebrating this artistic journey that promises to enrich our cultural tapestry with its dynamic and varied offerings. It's an invitation to experience the world through the lens of art and music.
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