Full season of shows from Broadway and Off Broadway, as well as children's theater, and intimate studio productions. Annual playwriting contest and annual vocal competition. manager@a2ct.org, www.a2ct.org

322 W. Ann [map]
971-2228

Ann Arbor Society for Musical Arts

Presents a series of six concerts in fall and spring Wed. at the Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. Sponsors Rosalie Edwards Youth Music Competition and Collegiate Youth Artist competition annually. fischer709@comcast.net

930-0353

Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra

The 2009-2010 season of this professional orchestra includes six Sat. evening concerts, four family concerts, daytime concerts and ensembles for schoolchildren, free Kinderconcerts at Ann Arbor, Ypsi and Dexter libraries, and an afternoon chamber series. Music Director Arie Lipsky and guest artists give lectures before each Sat. performance. Tickets $6-$49 with first-time subscriber and other special discounts. a2so@a2so.com, www.a2so.com

220 E. Huron, Suite 470 [map]
994-4801

Arbor Opera Theater

Full operatic productions, chamber operas, educational programs, and vocal recitals. info@arboropera.com, www.arboropera.com

P. O. Box 8055, AA 48107
332-9063

Blackbird Theatre

Local company presents original works and new interpretations of classic plays. Sept.-June. info@blackbirdtheatre.org, www.blackbirdtheatre.org

1600 Pauline [map]
Tickets: 332-3848

Green Wood Coffee House

Folk and acoustic music on many Fri. nights, Sept.-June. www.fumc-a2.org/coffee_house.cfm

1001 Green (First United Methodist Church) [map]
665-8558

Kerrytown Concert House

Classical, jazz, and cabaret music. Children's music series runs throughout the year. Four annual festivals: EdgeFest, CabaretFest, MiniFest, and Wine, Women and Song (see Annual Events, above). kch@kerrytown.com, www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com

415 N. Fourth Ave. [map]
769-2999

Kreft Arts Program

Theater; musical and dance concerts; lectures and discussions; art exhibits. cuarts@cuaa.edu, www.cuaa.edu/kreftarts

Concordia University Arts, 4090 Geddes
995-4612

Michigan Theater Foundation

Dedicated to preserving, restoring, and operating this historic theater. Daily contemporary and classic films plus performing arts events, including Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra concerts, the Not Just for Kids professional theater series for families, and pop, jazz, and folk concerts. Membership $60/year & up. info@michtheater.org, www.michtheater.org

603 E. Liberty [map]
668-8397

Performance Network Theatre

Presents a year-round professional season of Broadway hits, dramas, musicals and World Premieres in its 140-seat theater. The Children’s Theatre Network held on Sat., Sept.-May. Fireside Festival of New Plays twice a year. info@performancenetwork.org, www.performancenetwork.org

120 E. Huron [map]
663-0681

Purple Rose Theatre Company

Founded by director-writer-actor Jeff Daniels, a Chelsea resident, this company produces four plays a year, with an emphasis on developing new plays and featuring the work of local theater professionals. info@purplerosetheatre.org, www.purplerosetheatre.org

137 Park, Chelsea [map]
433-7782. Tickets: 433-7673 or on website

The Ark

This 400-seat non-profit music club, Ann Arbor’s home for acoustic music, presents a wide range of folk and roots music by local, national, and international performers. feedback@theark.org, www.theark.org

316 S. Main [map]
Tickets: 763-8587. Event hotline: 761-1451. Office: 761-1800

The B-Side

All-ages 400-person concert space in teen center features local and touring bands, usually Sat. www.neutral-zone.org

Neutral Zone, 310 E. Washington
214-9995

U-M School of Music, Theater & Dance

The school’s faculty and students present hundreds of concerts every year, including solo and ensemble concerts, theater, musical theater, and dance. Performances, usually free (although some are ticketed), at various campus locations. www.music.umich.edu

1100 Baits Dr. [map]
Event hotline: 764-0583. Michigan League ticket office, 911 North University, room 128: 764-2538.

U-M University Activities Center

An umbrella organization for more than a dozen U-M student organizations, including: Amazin' Blue (co-ed a cappella ensemble), Big Ticket Productions (annual concert), ComCo (comedy improv troupe), GROOVE (musical performance using traditional and nontraditional instruments), Impact Dance (jazz and lyrical/contemporary dance group), Michigan Pops Orchestra, MUSKET (musical theatre company), and The Rude Mechanicals (theatre group). Links to all group websites from www.umich.edu/~uac

Michigan Union, 530 S. State [map]
763-1107

University Musical Society

The Choral Union Series and the Chamber Arts Series feature top international orchestras, chamber ensembles, and soloists. Other events, including jazz, world music, theater, and dance, are offered in Hill Auditorium, the Power Center, Rackham Auditorium, and elsewhere. www.ums.org

Burton Memorial Tower, 881 North University
764-2538

Washtenaw Community College Performing Arts Dept.

Classes, showcases, and events in theater, dance, and music. tracylee@wccnet.edu, www.wccnet.edu

4800 E. Huron River Dr. [map]
677-5090

Wild Swan Theater

This professional adult troupe performs family-oriented theater. Productions are usually original scripts adapted from classic and contemporary children’s literature. All season performances are in Towsley Auditorium on the campus of Washtenaw Community College. Special services for hearing-impaired and visually impaired patrons. wildswan@wildswantheater.org, www.wildswantheater.org

410 S. Maple [map]
995-0530

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