
AADL Talks To: Russ Collins, Executive Director/CEO Marquee Arts

Russ Collins grew up in Ann Arbor and received a Masters degree in Arts Administration from the University of Michigan just before becoming Manager of the Michigan Theater in November 1982. Russ walks us through the evolution of the Michigan Theater over its near-100-year history, from the vaudeville and silent film eras through the ups and downs of the celluloid and digital eras. He also takes us into the weeds of technical changes over the years; discusses historical preservation efforts in renovations to both the Michigan and the State theaters; and touches on programming and marketing challenges following the collapse of the newspaper industry. Russ will retire in December 2024.

Kissinger Invites Goodman To Meeting

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April
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1975
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State Jaycees Honor Goodman

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1974
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Goodman Running Again For Ypsilanti Council

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1972
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Exchange Student Maria Paz "Pop-z" Moran Plays Guitar, October 1971 Photographer: Eck Stanger

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1971
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Maria Paz "Pop-z" Moran Plays Guitar for Tice Family, October 1971 Photographer: Eck Stanger

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1971
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Mexican Youngsters Feel Michigan Winter's Agonies

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4
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1963
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There'll Be A Bit Of Swedish Christmas In Ann Arbor Home

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December
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1961
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Exchange Students Bid Farewell In 5 Languages

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16
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1983
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Odair and Sergio Assad, brothers from Rio de Janeiro, play classical guitar in Pioneer High School class, February 1969 Photographer: Cecil Lockard

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1969
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Ann Arbor News, February 22, 1969
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Brazilian Students Strum Tunes Of Home Odair (left) and Sergio Assad, brothers from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, give a classical guitar concert to a Pioneer High School music appreciation class. The youths are in Ann Arbor on a six-month scholarship from Youth For Understanding. Sergio, 16, is attending Pioneer High. Odair, 12, is a student at Slauson Junior High. The brothers study in Brazil under a teacher named Monina Tavora who is a former pupil of famed Spanish classical guitarist Segovia. The boys, who are living with Ann Arbor families, came to the city last month. They will return to Brazil this summer. Robert Pratt, chairman of the Pioneer High music department, says he plans to ask the talented youths to give other classical guitar demonstrations to Pioneer music classes. (News Photo by Cecil Locard)
Ann Arbor News, February 22, 1969
Caption:
Brazilian Students Strum Tunes Of Home Odair (left) and Sergio Assad, brothers from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, give a classical guitar concert to a Pioneer High School music appreciation class. The youths are in Ann Arbor on a six-month scholarship from Youth For Understanding. Sergio, 16, is attending Pioneer High. Odair, 12, is a student at Slauson Junior High. The brothers study in Brazil under a teacher named Monina Tavora who is a former pupil of famed Spanish classical guitarist Segovia. The boys, who are living with Ann Arbor families, came to the city last month. They will return to Brazil this summer. Robert Pratt, chairman of the Pioneer High music department, says he plans to ask the talented youths to give other classical guitar demonstrations to Pioneer music classes. (News Photo by Cecil Locard)
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