Edition No. 160
Michigan Philharmonic to perform at DIA
An annual program returns to the Detroit Institute of Arts this month.
The Michigan Philharmonic Miniature Masterpieces program highlights works for the keyboard, including harpsichord and organ. The concert is Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Rivera Court inside the DIA.
The program centers around a dramatic J. S. Bach concerto and two pieces from Shruthi Rajasekar, a contemporary Indian American composer and vocalist who explores music that draws from both Carnatic and Western classical traditions.
The event is free to attend with registration.
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Mini Maestros Family Concert Series begins Jan. 27
Bring the family out to The War Memorial later this month for the first performance of the Mini Maestros Family Concert Series.
Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits is a family-friendly band that performs candy-coated punk rock music for kids and adults alike. Led by Detroit-based songwriter and guitarist Paula Menssner, also known as “Miss Paula,” they have released two albums and one children’s storybook compiled of Miss Paula’s favorite original children’s songs.
The concert is scheduled for Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m.
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