Upcoming Events

Into the Wild & Back Home Again:
Park, Wildlife, and Landmark Photography in Michigan


We tend to think about vacations and travel as a reason to break out the cameras.  However, we can get amazing pictures right around the corner from where we live.  A local spot for photography allows you to capture photos at different times of the day or during different seasons.  A couple of key takeaways that Corey Seeman will offer are:  learning about locations you can visit more frequently that are wonderful for photography in Michigan, and sharing those pictures with others.

Admission free, donations appreciated.

"100 Things to Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die"
NOTE:  Schedule change!

Patricia Majher has enjoyed living and working in the Ann Arbor area for more than 40 years. In her writing career, she's penned travel pieces, reported on real estate, and been a feature writer for The Henry Ford among other museums. In 2009, she was named editor of Michigan History magazine. "100 Things to Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die" is Pat’s fourth book.

If you live in or near Ann Arbor, you know what an exciting and entertaining place it is. But this talk may help you appreciate the city in a new way. From ethnic food stores and French macaron shops to semi-pro soccer and FootGolf to Underground Railroad tours and a dental museum, Ann Arbor really does have it all.

Admission free, donations appreciated.

"The Fabulous 40s"
NOTE:  Schedule change!

Stu Johnson, music history enthusiast, shows and plays a most entertaining program of music from the 1940s. Join us and experience Stu's magic mix of music and history:

The music of the early 40s was predominately Big Bands or Swing, but there were a lot of other songs being written, sung, or played!  With this presentation we'll hear a combination of both pop and swing or big band, like Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, and Harry James; and vocalists like the Andrews Sisters, Eddie Arnold, and the Mills Brothers, finishing it off with the great International Sweethearts of Rhythm.

Admission free, donations appreciated.

Victorian Christmas Cards and Celebrations

Christine Crockett will help us learn about the emergence of Christmas customs and the technology that allowed them to become permanent in the 19th century, and even now.

Admission free, donations appreciated.

Kempf House guides will lead you through restored rooms, including the music studio where our 1877 Steinway Concert Grand Piano remains as it has for over 100 years. Visitors will also hear about the distinguished contributions of the Kempfs to the musical culture of Ann Arbor.

Admission free, donations appreciated.