Name: Great Michigan Gathering Watch Party
Start: 2026-10-08
End: 2026-10-08

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

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

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

One of a few museums throughout the world devoted to preserving the history of dentistry.

The Museum exhibits and preserves a historical museum collection containing over 25,000 objects focused on the history of dentistry with particular interest on dental practice and technology in the United States and Michigan dating from the 18th century to today. They are dedicated to educating audiences about the history of dentistry through museum exhibition, related programs, research, and preservation of the collections.

The Sindecuse Museum was created in 1991 with a gift from Gordon H. Sindecuse, DDS, a 1921 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

U-M Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry

Rackham Auditorium has been the site of many major occasions in the advancement of knowledge, with numerous notable lectures, academic symposia and scholarly papers presented in the 60 plus years since its opening. In addition, it is a favorite venue in the area for intimate musical performances, particularly chamber music, small ensembles and world music.

University of Michigan Rackham Auditorium

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.

Featured dishes include specialties from around the islands such as Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Bahamas, just to name a few. The island staff knows just the right way to deliver unique and tasty meals, time and time again. To maximize your taste satisfaction, each entree is made-to-order, fresh in the kitchen. Nothing mass produced here. Island foods have been known by most to be hot and spicy, but “no worries”! They cater to your unique tastes and spice levels.

Jamaican Jerk Pit

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

Mama Satto Sushi & Noodle Bar

The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History transforms hearts and minds by promoting understanding of the natural world, our place in it, and our impact on it. They bring campus and community together in participatory and inclusive learning experiences to explore the processes of science and to address urgent global and local challenges.

The building design blurs the boundaries between public and research areas, putting science on display. All-new exhibits and educational programs feature LSA’s world-class natural science collections, cutting-edge research by U-M faculty, and interdisciplinary topics of global and local concern.

U-M Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

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

Join the Institute for the Humanities as we tune in to The Great Michigan Gathering Watch Party, a statewide event hosted by the Michigan Humanities Council from the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn.  
  
The watch party marks the launch of The Great Michigan Gathering, a new three-year initiative designed to strengthen connections, spark meaningful conversations, and build community across Michigan. Developed after more than a year of listening to communities and stakeholders throughout the state, the initiative responds to a clear message from Michiganders: people are looking for more opportunities to come together, engage across differences, and create a stronger sense of belonging.  
  
To kick off the initiative, bestselling author, facilitator, educator, and strategic advisor Priya Parker will share insights from her acclaimed book, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters. Parker's work explores how intentional gatherings—from meetings and classrooms to community events and celebrations—can foster deeper relationships and more meaningful dialogue.  
  
Whether you're interested in community building, leadership, event planning, or simply curious about how we can create stronger connections in our daily lives, this watch party offers fresh ideas and practical inspiration. Join us as we watch the live event together and take part in a statewide conversation about the power of gathering with purpose.

Great Michigan Gathering Watch Party

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