2017-18 UMS LEARNING GUIDE Field Trip Piedmont Blues: A Search for Salvation 2017——18 BE PRESENT BE PRESENT 1 Table of Contents 04 05 06 25 ATTEND THE DETAILS LEARN CONNECT 07 Why? 26 Being an Audience Member 09 Artist 29 Arts Online 13 Art Form 30 Recommended Reading 23 Performance 33 Writing About Live Performance 36 About UMS 38 Credits and Sponsors March 14 March UMS SCHOOL DAY PERFORMANCE Piedmont Blues: A Search for Salvation Wednesday, March 14 // 11 am–12:15 pm Michigan Theater BE PRESENT 3 Attend Coming to your E-mail Inbox! Map and Driving Directions Logistical Details (drop-off/pick-up locations) Venue Information 734.764.2538 ——— UMS.ORG BE PRESENT 4 The Details ACCESSIBILITY We aim to maximize accessibility at our performances and below are details regarding this performance’s points of accessibility. If you have further questions, e-mail
[email protected] or call 734-615-0122. PARKING There is a drop-off area west of the main entrance on Liberty Street that coincides with a crosswalk ramp. This is a great entrance to use to avoid stepping onto curbs. Several accessible spaces are located within a block’s radius on State St., Thompson St., E. Liberty St., and E. Washington St., as well as in the nearby Maynard parking structure. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY Michigan Theater is wheelchair accessible with a completely ramped consessions lobby. The auditorium has wheelchair accessible seating VENUE ADDRESS locations two thirds of the way back on its main floor. Courtesy wheelchairs Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 are available for audience members.