603 East Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734)-668-8397
Michigan Theatre’s opening day was on January 5, 1928. Angelo Poulos wanted to construct a grand movie theatre that would one day be a historical monument. He hired Maurice Finkel, an architect to design the theatre. There was a place for a pit orchestra to play live music during the times when there was no film music. Michigan Theatre held ballets, operas, and live performances but above all the rest, it played movies. During the mid 1950’s when the television became popular, like the rest of the theatres across the world, Michigan Theatre needed to find a way to attract more people to come out. One of the ways they tried was remodeling the place. But in the late 1970’s, the theatre was about to close down. The community continuously fought to save the theatre and was eventually successful in 1982. Since then, the theatre has gone through various renovations. The Michigan Theatre is the home of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra.
825 North University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: (734)-763-3333
Hill Auditorium was opened in the year 1913. Arthur Hill donated almost a quarter of a million dollars to the university for its construction. The auditorium can accommodate up to 3,500 people. It is used for concerts and other university events. After its renovation which began in May 2002, the hall is now new and improved. It will continue to be one of the greatest concert halls in the world. The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is a guest to the auditorium.
Bethlehem United Church of Christ:
423 South 4th Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734)-665-6149
The Bethlehem United Church of Christ was first founded in 1833. The church has moved twice until it found a big enough home on the 4th Avenue. The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra plays the holiday family concerts here.
2935 Birch Hollow Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734)-971-0990
The Jewish Community Center started in Ann Arbor in 1984. They have programs for people of all ages, fitness activities, festivals, fairs, and holiday celebrations. This is where the string, woodwind, and brass ensembles come and visit. The recitals they give are for the senior citizens and the public.