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Thursday, January 27, 2011 • HERITAGE MEDIA/WESTERN REGION
Auditions set for Chelsea entertainment Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights, the summer concert series in downtown Chelsea, is holding auditions for the 2011 entertainment lineup. The auditions will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. March 21 at the Chelsea First United Methodist Church, 128 Park St., across from the Purple Rose Theatre in downtown Chelsea. Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights attracts crowds as large as 1,000 to 2,000,
according to organizers. This year’s schedule for the free concert series kicks off June 16 and runs every Thursday through Aug. 25. In addition to the 11-week schedule, two dates are being added on July 29 and 30, as part of the Chelsea Sounds and Sights Festival. The Sounds and Sights committee is looking for specific types of entertainment to help round out the performance
schedule. “We’re looking for more variety this year,” said Craig Common, event co-organizer and owner of The Common Grill, in a news release. “By that, we mean different types of music such as Zydeco, reggae, swing jazz, glee clubs or other a capella groups and any other genre that we don’t have now. We also would like to see more street performers audition to help expand our kids’ lineup
this year.” There are more than 75 paying spots open on the schedule. As a result of the large turnout at last year’s auditions, the Sounds and Sights committee has changed the format this year. Musicians are asked to reserve a time slot online at chelseafestivals.com. Those auditioning will then have three to five minutes to perform before a panel of judges made up of local artists, commit-
tee members and merchants. Performers can bring any necessary equipment (including amplifiers) if needed, but, new this year, equipment will be on hand to accommodate most musicians’ needs. There are 50 time slots available on a first come basis. Those that can’t make the audition or are not able to secure a time slot may send in a CD or demo or email a link or audio demo. Selected performers will be
contacted to schedule performance dates based on availability. Applications and more information are available online, and there is no charge to audition. For more information, e-mail info@chelseafestivals.com, or call the Chelsea Center for the Arts at 433-2787. CDs can be sent to CCA, 400 Congdon St., Chelsea, MI 48118 and must be received by March 15.
Museum of Art receives Honor Award for Architecture The University of Michigan Museum of Art has been recognized with the 2011 American Institute of Architects Honor Award for Architecture, the profession’s highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence. The UMMA was among 10 projects honored worldwide, and all the recipients will be honored at the AIA 2011 national convention in New Orleans in May. “We are thrilled to have been recognized with this prestigious
award by the AIA,” said UMMA Director Joe Rosa in a news release. “It is a wonderful affirmation of what UMMA has become for this University and the region and a testament to the incredible dedication of our family of supporters and the U of M administration.” Designed by Allied Works Architecture, the Museum’s expansion and renovation project included a new 53,000-squarefeet addition, the Maxine and
Stuart Frankel and the Frankel Family Wing, named after the lead benefactors. The project also involved the complete restoration of the museum’s original 1910 BeauxArts building. The $41.9 million transformation more than doubled the space available for collections display, temporary exhibitions, public programs and educational exploration. Integrated Design Solutions was the associate architect.
The jury for the 2011 Institute Honor Awards for Architecture included Chair David Miller of the Miller Hull Partnership LLP, Ashley Clark of LandDesign Inc., Curtis Fentress of Fentress Architects, T. Gunny Harboe of Harboe Architect PC, David Neuman of the University of Virginia,
Louis Pounders of ANF Architects, Sarah Snodgrass of the University of NevadaLas Vegas, Allison Williams of Perkins & Will and Jennifer Yoos of VJAA. The University of Michigan previously received the AIA Honor Award for Architecture in 2005 for the renovation
of Hill Auditorium, the University’s historic concert hall, and in 2007 for the new Biomedical Science Research Building. For more information about the AIA, visit www.aia.org. For more information about the U of M Museum of Art, visit www.umma.umich.edu.
Chili cook-off set for Feb. 13 Ann Arbor Civic Theatre will hold its second Chili Cook-Off, Beer Tasting and Silent Auction from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., in Ypsilanti. “We had a great time and learned a lot last year,” said Civic fundraising chairwoman Joyce Casale in a news release. “We had no idea how popular the event would be. This year, we’re doubling the number of contestants and asking them to make more of the chili they provide. We also get the full run of The Corner Brewery, so attendees have lots of room to eat, drink and be merry.” The contest will be judged by local celebrity judges John Fischer from Gratzi, autBar co-owner and chef Martin Contreras and local food critic for annarbor.com Julie Halpert, with the winner crowned the Civic Supreme Chili Master.
Because the Chili Cook-off is the day before Valentine’s Day, there will be special treats available for sweethearts and Valentine’s Day-themed auction items. Tickets are $20 and include 10 chili tasting, five beer samples, a silent auction and a keepsake tasting glass. Chili-only tickets are $10,
in 2011.
with $5 tickets for children ages 5 through 10. Kids younger than 5 attend free of charge. Tickets are available by calling A2CT at 971-2228 or at the door of The Corner Brewery. Additional information on the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre is available at the A2CT website at www.a2ct.org.
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