Name: Appalachian Spring & Pathétique (MainStage Season Opener)
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11

Hill Auditorium is the largest performance venue on the University of Michigan campus, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The auditorium was named in honor of Arthur Hill, who served as a regent of the university from 1901 to 1909 Designed by architect Albert Kahn, this internationally acclaimed auditorium has been an architectural and cultural fixture in Ann Arbor for over a quarter century. Hosts the finest in world-renowned classical and contemporary music.

U-M Hill Auditorium

The carillon, third heaviest in the world, contains 55 bells, weighing from 31 pounds to 12 tons. Performances when school is in session.

U-M Charles Baird Carillon

Celebrating over 130 years connecting audiences and artist in uncommon and engaging experiences through the world’s best music, dance, and theater.

U-M University Musical Society

Under the management of native Jamaican Robert Campbell, Jamaican Jerk Pit, is a small, unique restaurant serving up the very best Caribbean dishes. Although our dining area is small in scale, our dishes are packed with huge flavor and tropical flare. You can be sure you’ll find scrumptious meals here, using only the freshest ingredients and imported goods. Jamaican Jerk Pit strives on making each meal very authentic to what you would find in any Caribbean kitchen.

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Jamaican Jerk Pit

This Japanese restaurant and Sushi bar offers dozens of sushi rolls, sushi combinations, and sashimi.

Mama Satto Sushi & Noodle Bar

The Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre is a shoe-box theatre located within the Michigan League. Theatre is used for UM School of Music Theatre & Dance performances.

Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre - University Productions

The Michigan League provides the University community with elegant facilities and superb catering services, creating the perfect atmosphere for meetings and special events. The venue is home to a variety of well-appointed meeting rooms, the Mendelssohn Theatre, Maizie's Kitchen & Market, several lounges, the Inn at the League, and an information desk.

University of Michigan - Michigan League

Pitaya carries trendy women's apparel, shoes and accessories. All Pitaya brand clothing is made in the United States.

Pitaya

Designed by renowned architect, C. Howard Crane, the State Theatre is an Art Deco community staple of Ann Arbor.

Neighboring the Michigan Theater since 1942, the State Theatre has since grown from one humble screen to four, maintaining its historical charm and commitment to film quality under Marquee Art’s renovation.

You will modern art films, classics, blockbusters and more. View their website to view the schedule of films currently showing at the State Theatre!

State Theatre

Family owned and operated, within walking distance of U-M Campus. Offering originality and a wide variety of menu items. prepared in a classic, home-style way. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

aMa Bistro

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

A concert designed to move you.  
  
Music Director Earl Lee and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra present three cornerstone works that chart a powerful journey through human emotion.  
  
Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite evokes the optimism and quiet strength of a young nation, with open, luminous textures and the unmistakable Shaker melody “Simple Gifts.” Lauded for her commanding stage presence, infallible technique, and interpretive ability” (Violinist.com), violinist Amaryn Olmeda makes her Ann Arbor debut in Barber’s Violin Concerto, with its soaring lyricism giving way to a dazzling, frenetic finale.  
  
The evening culminates in Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, the composer’s fated final work. From moments of profound beauty and grace to its haunting, subdued conclusion, it’s no wonder Tchaikovsky proclaimed this to be his most sincere work.

Appalachian Spring & Pathétique (MainStage Season Opener)

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