A2SF 2024 Annual Report

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Welcome 4 A Beloved Tradition 6 Big Crowds, Big Circus 8 Living History 12 Community Keys 14 Season Highlights 16 Creating, Making, Moving 20 Building a Lasting Legacy 22 Financials 24 By the Numbers 26 Thank You to A2SF Donors 31 Sponsors 32 Mission and Leadership 34 Staff and Volunteers 35 Partners

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WELCOME Thank you for an incredible season! In 2024, A2SF made its largest investment yet in Michigan-based artists, commemorated Ann Arbor’s bicentennial with stunning projected portraits displayed in the trees of Wheeler Park, and, with your support, fostered joy and connection throughout our community.

This year, we were thrilled to see Top of the Park audiences exceed pre-pandemic levels. To support our long-term growth and work toward restoring an additional week to Top of the Park, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) made strategic investments in equipment and operations. Donors supported these initiatives generously at all levels, from small gifts at Top of the Park to planned gifts through estate planning and the creation of our first named endowment fund.

We invite you to look back on some of this season’s highlights with us.

We’re eager to connect, hear your stories, and receive your feedback.

In February, A2SF will hold a listening session to explore how we can better serve families, and we welcome your emails year-round. Thank you for your participation and continued investment in A2SF. Mark your calendars for June 13, 2025, when we return to Ingalls Mall!

MIKE MICHELON

DR. LYNETTE FINDLEY

Executive Director

Chair, Board of Trustees

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A BELOVED TRADITION As an Intern for the 2024 season, I boosted my organizational skills and fell in love with communityfocused work. I started this internship hoping to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes in live events. As an acting major, I ended up gaining way more than I expected—discovering a real passion for community engagement.”

Maya McEntyre, BFA Theatre Performance, School of Music, Theatre & Dance Class of 2025

A2SF 2024 intern cohort (L to R): Lily Roof, Maya McEntyre, Sydney Burnham, and Ozzie Feldman.

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Executive Director Mike Michelon and A2SF Board Treasurer Eric Helber welcome President Santa Ono to Top of the Park.

A2SF Board Chair Dr. Lynette Findley and Washtenaw Community College President Dr. Rose Bellanca

A2SF continues to be a shining example of collaboration between the University of Michigan and the broader Ann Arbor community, creating relevant experiences that are meaningful, exciting, and reflective of the times in which we live. These experiences support staff and faculty, bring families to campus, provide arts opportunities for students here in the summer, and enhance the appeal and livability of our city. A2SF also brings together diverse communities and represents multitudes of artistic expressions so all feel welcome and heard.

FOUNDING PARTNERS

VIRID, a U-M SMTD electronic music duo featuring Ancel Neely and Olivia Cirisan, performed on the O&W Grove Stage.

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BIG CROWDS, BIG CIRCUS Opening weekend at Top of the Park kicked off with one of our biggest audiences for an outdoor show ever. Nearly 6,000 people attended Cirque Kikasse’s performance of SANTÉ! over three nights. Audiences enjoyed the high-flying trampoline antics of the company, and after the show, the performers served popcorn along with kombucha provided by Unity Vibrations.

This thrilling event presented with the Ann Arbor District Library continued A2SF’s long tradition of delighting audiences with surprising spectacle.

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Cirque Kikasse had the pleasure of presenting our show SANTÉ! at A2SF this year. We were amazed by the enthusiastic crowds and cherished the meaningful exchanges with audience members, volunteers, and staff.

We are grateful to the entire A2SF team for their unwavering support from day one—assisting with tour planning, navigating paperwork, welcoming us warmly, and connecting us with their network of peers. With their support, we were able to make this first U.S. tour happen with 40 shows across six states. Their great organization and hospitality made us feel right at home, and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts.”

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LIVING HISTORY A2SF and the Ann Arbor District Library presented Monuments by Craig Walsh as part of AADL’s Ann Arbor 200, which is comprised of 200 digital content releases that explore topics from Ann Arbor’s history. The project is assembled by AADL staff and some commissioned from artists, filmmakers, and writers around the community. Others are created through partnerships with organizations throughout the city.

Honorees included Bonnie Billups, Jr., Executive Director of Peace Neighborhood Center, which helps young people and families overcome extraordinary challenges that stem from generational poverty and social and economic inequality; Joyce Hunter, an educator, administrator, and community advocate in Ann Arbor Public Schools, as well as being the co-founder, president, and CEO of the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, dedicated to celebrating and preserving African American local history; and Martin Contreras and Keith Orr, LGBTQ+ community leaders and former owners of /aut/ Bar. Additional support from the University of Michigan Arts Initiative, The Ladies Library Association, and The Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library.

The Ann Arbor District Library produced a documentary of Monuments, shot by Fred Culpepper, which can be viewed at aadl.org/craigwalshmonuments

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COMMUNITY KEYS During May and June, painted pianos by U-M students brought public spaces to life with impromptu performances throughout Ann Arbor. The opening day of Community Keys saw performances

by Ann Arbor’s own Mr. B. The project culminated with a grand finale piano trio performance on June 21 at Top of the Park for a Make Music Day community concert.

The piano at the U-M Shapiro Undergraduate Library was situated in a place that encouraged participation, and many students visited to relieve stress. It presented an opportunity for anyone to express themselves through music and spread joy to the Diag.

Thank you so much for creating this community project. Right in line with Mental Health Awareness Month and end-of-term craziness,” a library employee shared, “this wonderful sound came from under my office window in the Shapiro Library.”

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The Community Keys project was proposed by Ashley Gray, a sophomore in the School of Kinesiology, and supported through the University of Michigan Arts Initiative’s Projects in Partnership (PiP) funding program, which supports large-scale projects that activate the campus and local community. Additional support provided by Drs. Louise and Andrew Chang.

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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS REGGIE WATTS A2SF welcomed Reggie Watts on November 3, 2023, for a free show at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre in support of his memoir Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again. This co-presentation with the Ann Arbor District Library delighted audiences who lined up afterward for a book signing with Reggie supported by local bookstore Booksweet. Local looper and A2SF alumnus, Ki5, opened for Reggie, which made the evening all the more special.

Opening for Reggie Watts, who is a huge musical influence for me because of his looping and musical freedom, was transformative in that I could create and connect. I was able to proudly represent my community as well as myself and join the larger conversation of artists. Thank you, A2SF, for providing literal and metaphorical platforms for my artistic expression.”

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GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV with special guest Mon Rovîa

South African-born singer and songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov returned to Ann Arbor on June 17 for his second appearance under A2SF auspices. He delighted a nearly sold-out Hill Auditorium crowd drawing from his six full-length studio albums.

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CREATING, MAKING, MOVING Each year, A2SF partners with over 50 entities throughout Washtenaw County to provide performances, activities, and classes to hundreds of visitors to Top of the Park. KidZone, the Annex, and Retreat would not be possible without these partnerships. These series serve over 8,000 each year from our youngest fans to the community’s most seasoned seniors.

Regular partners fuel activities in KidZone and the Annex, and this year they included Booksweet, the U-M Seed Library, Therapaws, the U-M Juneteenth Planning Committee, Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Black Men Read, Leslie Science and Nature Center and the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum, AFC Ann Arbor, My Future Fund WISD, Apple Play Schools, Riverside Arts Center, the Detroit Observatory, Neutral Zone, UMMA, and Maker Works.

Riverside Arts Center teamed up with FestiFools Studio to bring a fun wearable sculpture activity to KidZone (L to R: Elizabeth Warren, Mark Tucker, Maggie Spencer) 16

Maker Works brought their “Great Maker Race” to the Annex, where families raced their creations while joyfully cheering along.

A2SF’s Retreat series hosted a multitude of classes from tango to yoga on the Power Center lawn.

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A2SF’s highly anticipated season kickoff and annual fundraiser brought together 271 guests for an unforgettable evening filled with unique performances, scrumptious food, and celebratory beverages. This special event raised vital funds to support A2SF’s mission of enriching the community by investing in artists and events that enhance our quality of life.

REFLEX: UNRAVELING 4,000 YEARS OF JUGGLING World-renowned “Professor of Juggling” Jay Gilligan shared entrancing tales about gravity and stunning juggling sequences featuring his unique inventions, props, and machines. Over 1,100 attendees enjoyed this singular performance and saw this ancient art from a new perspective on June 21 and 22 in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.

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BUILDING A LASTING LEGACY This year, Wendy and Ted Lawrence made a transformative contribution by establishing the Wendy and Ted Lawrence Family Endowment Fund. Their generosity will support dozens of unique performances and delight audiences for years to come, embedding their legacy into the heart of A2SF’s mission.

In 1987, during their first summer in Ann Arbor, a concert at Top of the Park inspired the Lawrences to begin supporting A2SF. Ted had recently joined the University of Michigan Health System, and he and Wendy set out to plant deep roots in their new community.

They raised their two children and continued supporting the causes they believe in, including the arts, recreational sports, and spiritual fellowship. Wendy joined the A2SF Board of Trustees and served for nine years, including two as Board Chair.

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When we first attended A2SF, we loved seeing people of all ages and backgrounds enjoying music and the summer together. What a treasure it is for our community! We hope this fund ensures the financial future of A2SF and continues to bring joy to our community.”

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FINANCIALS

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A2SF continues to be an incredibly effective investment in quality of life, making our city more vibrant, liveable, and welcoming. A2SF’s work is made possible by the generosity of community members, local businesses, and foundations, the City of Ann Arbor, and the ongoing support and partnership from the University of Michigan. In FY24, Net Assets increased through significant endowment growth, and strategic investments in equipment and infrastructure for Top of the Park. Audiences have returned and are exceeding pre-pandemic levels. A2SF continues to build back towards a sustainable, 21-day season at Top of the Park and compelling ticketed events and special attractions. Revenues were $1,467,328 and expenses were $1,486,056.

Audited financials are posted to A2SF.ORG after they’re finalized.

REVENUE Individuals & Family 30% Foundations Corporate Sponsorship 15% Beverage Sales & Merchandise 14% Ticket Sales 12% City of Ann Arbor and the 12% University of Michigan Partnerships & Co-Presentations 8% Government Grants 6% Miscellaneous Income 3% 100%

EXPENSES Event Production & Programs Artist Fees Admin Operations Development Marketing Professional Fees/Other

55% 17% 10% 9% 5% 4% 100%

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BY THE NUMBERS Watch the 2024 A2SF Season Recap Video.

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EVENTS

63,500 ATTENDEES

81 FAMILY EVENTS

5 WORKSHOPS

7 OUTDOOR MOVIES

2,857 VOLUNTEER HOURS

15 RETREAT CLASSES

200 VOLUNTEERS

86 EMPLOYEES

703,635 WEBSITE VIEWS

138,004 WEBSITE USERS

28,662 EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS

25,670 FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS

8,256 X FOLLOWERS

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DONORS

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SEASON DONORS! LEGACY CIRCLE A2SF’s Legacy Circle recognizes individuals whose planned gifts will help sustain A2SF programs in perpetuity and impact generations to come.

Bette and Alan Cotzin Michael and Darla Dubin Dr. Charles N. and Julie G. Ellis Zita and Wayne Gillis Thomas C. and Constance Kinnear

LUMINARY $10,000+ Anonymous Roger Pothus Estate Michigan Arts and Culture Council University of Michigan University of Michigan Arts Initiative

VISIONARY $5,000 – $9,999 Cheryl Barget Kathy and Toby Brzoznowski Drs. Louise & Andrew Chang Charles and Julie Ellis Wendy and Ted Lawrence Erin McKean and Steve Sullivan The Serras Family

Wendy and Ted Lawrence

ADVOCATE $2,500 – $4,999

Betsy Yvonne Mark

Anonymous The Golden Family Fund Lisa Granger Martin Family Foundation Bonnie Reece Katie and Jeff Reece Laurie and Tim Wadhams

Michael and Rachelle Michelon Dana M. Muir and Tracy Grogan Jane Hassinger & Marvin G. Parnes Eric and Ines Storhok Colleen Vance and Bill Price March Walker Amy and Robb Woulfe

We extend our overwhelming gratitude to the individuals, families, and foundations who have helped to sustain the mission of A2SF. This list reflects donors whose gifts were received between 2/1/2023 and 2/1/2024. Donor recognition at A2SF.ORG is provided for gifts of $50 or more during the A2SF season following the calendar year in which your gift was made.

LEADER $1,000 – $2,499 Debra Aidun Dharma and Devon Akmon Anne Cooper Margaret Couzens Crandall Martha Darling and Gilbert S. Omenn Ann and Hal Davis Cynthia and Andrzej Dlugosz Jillian Downey and Elph Morgan Sandy and David Eyl Jackie and John Farah Dr. Lynette Findley* Shari and Dan Fisher Marty Betts and Guillermo Flores Maureen Foley and John Blankley Judith and Paul Freedman Elizabeth and William Frieze Julie and Thomas Fritz

Megan Furman and Dr. William Thomas Zita and Wayne Gillis Maureen and David Ginsburg Barb and Mitch Goodkin Martha and Larry Gray Bonnie and Larry Hagerty Melissa and Jeff Hauptman Steven Fisher and Holly Hein Elizabeth and Rick Jarzembowski* The Jensen Foundation Lettie Kempf Connie and Tom Kinnear Lynn and Harry Kurtz Deborah Ladenheim and David Barnes Francine Lafontaine and Robert Picard Jean A. Lawton and James H. Ellis Kathy Legatski Lynch Family Fund Betsy Yvonne Mark W. Harry Marsden Candice and Andrew Mitchell Cindy and John Nixon Gloria and Rick O’Neill Lisa Patrell and Joseph Fazio Perry Pernicano Anuja Rajendra and Vijay Sankaran Veronica McCarthy Saint and Sanjay Saint Judy Schlanderer In honor of Charles Schlanderer Annette and Peter Schork Nancy and James Stanley Ines and Eric Storhok Kit Wanty Lambert and Adam Lambert Karen Wood and Howard Cooper III Karen Yamada and Gary Dolce

ENTHUSIAST $500 – $999 Anonymous Sue and Larry Adler Steve and Ann Arbaugh Christie and Tom Barrett Lois and David Baru Tracy Boyle and David Rivers Mary and Jim Cambruzzi Jenny and James Carpenter Peter Fayroian Peter Treiber and Erica Fitzgerald Foundation of Education for Liberty Karen and Al Gallup In memory of Stan Bidlack Sandra Gregerman In memory of Lenny Kafka Lauren Benson Hamerink and John Hamerink Jane Hassinger and Marvin G. Parnes Deb and Eric Helber The Hume Family Laura Jackson and Mark Clague Laura Kaufman and Andrew Czapp Paul Kazanjian Sally Kennedy Shari Kennett and RT Paullin The Klinich Family Michele Leshan and Steve Rubenstein Maggie Levenstein and David Arsen Loren Levy and Steven Mandell Carolyn and Paul Lichter Becky and Josh Matz Rachelle and Mike Michelon Dana Muir and Tracy Grogan Dr. Kristin and Paul Nickodemus Betsy and Ken Nisbet Fola Odetola In memory of Theophilus Odetola Katie Pelz-Davis Sunny and Jay Sackett Margaret Schankler and Steve Glauberman Ingrid and Cliff Sheldon

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Gail and Scott Weber Jack Weidenbach Dave Zarembka and Brad Burke

PATRON $250 – $499 Anonymous Adam Agranoff and Meenu Baxendale Theresa and Brad Angelini Karen and Timothy Athan Cordelia Bacher Sweetland Joann Barrett Linda and Ronald Benson Candice and Matthew Briere Nicole Brittis and Randall Sung Anne and Deron Brod Cecile Burbridge and Richard A. Bowerman Alma Rosa and Karson Carpenter Ilene Carter Susanne and Paul Cartman Elizabeth and Mac Cathies Kathi and Rick Cohen Amal and Gregory Dalack Kevin Dangoor Lynn Dòrio and Theresa Gratsch Robbi Duda and Larry Junck Jill and David Esau Tina and Dan Ezekiel Sara and Michael Frank Joyce and Steve Gerber Beth German and Martin Garber Nancy and Steve Goldstein Kathryn Goodson and John Hieftje Heidi and Joseph Hart* Paula and Will Hathaway Jane and Dan Hayes Carolynn and Jim Hayman Kathryn Jacobi In honor of Irene and Larry Jacobi Kristen and Bradley Johnson Lisa and Brian Kelley Mabelle and Jim Kirk Valerie Kivelson and Timothy Hofer Laura and Jim Kosteva

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Josie and Brian Kuehn Anne and Harvey Leo Betty and Dr. Len Lofstrom Joan Lowenstein and Jonathan Trobe Teresa McMahon Thomas Meadows Gayle and Michael Michelon Tammie Nahra and Lee Hollander In honor of Madeline and Max Deanne and Eli Neiburger Jeffrey Ogden and Shifrah Nenner Renee Nilan Arthur S. Nusbaum In memory of Barbara and Irving Nusbaum Billie Ochberg and Sandro Cinti Susan and Mark Orringer Miriam Perry Susan Pollay Linda and Roger Rayle In memory of Lenny Kafka Jaime Reichlmayr Cathy and Scott Reisfield Emily and John Salvette Kimm and Michael Sarosi Rosalyn Sarver and Stephen Rosenblum Maya Savarino In memory of Stephanie Lord Melisa Schuster and Tim Donahue John Scudder and Regan Knapp Roni and Max Shtein Carissa and Taylor Smith Katherine Spindler Jeff Spindler Anna Stefanopoulou and James Freudenberg Suzanne Tainter and Kenneth Boyer Margaret Talburtt and Jim Peggs Mary and George Tewksbury Jane and Paul Thielking Jane and Nigel Thompson Barbara and John Tucker Carrie Urrutia and Tom Gibney Colleen Vance and William Price

Deborah and Mike Weber Jacki and David Weisman Julie Wheaton Daniela Wittman and Jonathan Cohn Stella and Pete Wixom

SUPPORTER $100 – $249 Anonymous Jim Abbott Michelle and Vic Adamo John Adams Thomas Adams The Carcassi Family Becky and Rick Altschuler Chad Anderson Katie and David Andrea Lori and David Antonetti Becky and Dennis Arend Mary and Nicholas Avrakotos Christie and John U. Bacon Lynn Baldwin and Tim McIntyre John Balint John Ballard Laurie and Jeffrey Barnett Sheri Belcher and Todd Tribble Max Berenstein Chris and Herb Black Betsy and Steve Bloom Tori Booker and Robert Langdon Victoria Botek and William Edwards Kathryn Bradbury Candace and Eric Bramson Deb and Jim Brucker Jennifer and Don Bruey Bill Burgard Susan and David Burke Meg Burke Nancy Burns John Burnside Stephanie Buttrey and Andy Overmire Ilene Calfin and Michael Jorissen Nancy Campbell Nancy and Alex Cao Christopher Carey

A. Craig Cattell In memory of Albert J. Cattell Janine and William Chey Joanna Chulick Shannon Clements Shell and Don Cody Rebecca Coleman Amy and Ken Colton Christine Comer Joanna Connelly Jack Conner Susan and Arnold Coran Judy and Joe Cox Ann Crane Karen Crawford and Bill Welch William M. Crawforth In memory of Beth Silver Jackie Creager Kevin Cross Susan Cutler and Jeff Fessler Norma and Peter Davis Todd DeBruin The Dechert Family Shawn Delp Annemarie and Paul Dolan Karen and Stuart Downing Patty Dubin In Memory of Howard Dubin and Kathy Dubin Flynn Christine Eccleston Jay Ellis Jessica and Kevin Erley Ben Szymanski and Rachel Eyler Stern Family Fund Ruthellen and Rich Fein Nancy Firestone and Marty Forchheimer Penny and Ken Fischer Mary Ellen Flaherty and Laurence Ho Stephanie and Tim Freeth Lucia and Doug Freeth Robyn Frey and Lawrence King Marcia and Leon Friedman Osnat and Greg Gafni-Pappas Mark Gasche Christine Gilman Joseph Golden In Memory of Cindy Golden Lee Gorman and Mark Ritz

Mary Sue Grant Natalie and Lonnie Grantham Mary and Jerry Gray Elizabeth and Richard Greeley Linda and Richard Greene Linda and Mel Grieshaber June and David Griffenhagen Daniel Grossman and Daniel Rubens Ann and Steve Guttman Babette and Randy Ten Haken Keith Harder Jan and Dave Hartmann Kathy and Douglas Heady Katy and Woody Held Gloria Helfand and Harvey Michaels Paula Hencken and George Collins Pam and Bill Henry David Hensler Debbie and Norman Herbert In Honor of Marvin Parnes Bob A. Higgins Barbara and Dan Hoffman Thomas Hogarth Jeri S. Hollister and Tom Bray Jan Muhleman and Thomas Hollyer Kay Holsinger and Douglas C. Wood Meredith Holtz Dancing Dr. Bob Hopkins Catherine and Andrew Horning Carol and Ken Hovey Gordon White and Connie Huber Steven Hull Mike Hurwitch Gregg Iddings Brianna Jackson Kerin A. Jones Barb Kafka Mary Kalmes and Larry Friedman David Key Edie Kieffer Chelle Kilmury and Carl Abrego Marie Knoerl and Andrew Morrill

Spencer Koch Rosalie and Ron Koenig Lisa Kohn Elaine and Mark Kopka Lois and Ken Kramer Robert Krasny George Kruszewski Andrew Lammers Mike LaVaque-Manty Angela and Phillip Lenhardt Shoshannah Lenski Carol Lessure and Jon Engelbert Nancy Lewis Janet and Philip Lineer Patrick Little Katherine Liu Anne Lyke and Mark Fitzgerald Daniel MacKillop Marcia Major and Bill Burnham Alex Malloure Nancy and Phillip Margolis Fran and Irwin Martin Terri and Greg Maxwell Megan and Kyle Mazurek Susan McClanahan and William Zimmerman Jill McDonough and Greg Merriman Timothy F. Richards and Constance S. McGuire* Michael McIntyre Mary McKinley Todd McKinney Madelyn and Dan McMurtrie Patrick McSweeny Miriam Meisler Kathy and Bert Moberg Natalie and Harry Mobley Mary Morgan Robert Mowry Donna Mullins Amy Nixon Ryan Noel Glenina and Michael Nolte Kyle O’Connor Bryant Osikowicz Beverly Ostrowiecki and Raymond Siciak Beth and Todd Pascoe

Joan Penner-Hahn Kim Peoples Martine Perreault and Tim Chupp and Family Mary Ann and Robert Pierce Margaret and Mark Pieroni Susan Pollans and Alan Levy Beth and Lou Quillen Bill Quinlan David Radtke Diana Raimi and John Dryden Margaret Randolph Michael Reade Robert Regan Emily Reid Tami Remington Truly Render Sally and Bruce Richardson Ann Riddell Chuck Ritsema Lori Roddy Ricardo Rodriguiz Daniel Romanchik Susan and Sam Romano Anthony Rosenzweig Andrew Ross Suzy and Jim Royce Mary Lou and Steve Rudner Deb Rummel Susan and Jay Sandweiss Lucille and Jose Santiago Norma and Dick Sarns Lisa and Howard Saulles Helga and Jochen Schacht Suzanne Schluederberg and John Lesko, Jr. Paul and Krista Schulte Janet Shatusky Jean and Thomas Shope Sandy and Dick Simon Rhonda and Donald Sizemore Marie, Larry, and Elliot Skylar Hannah Smith* Donna and Stuart Snyder Janet Starr Heather Steenrod Alena and Ray Stocking Bobbie Stoermer

Thomas Stoll In Honor of Juli Pinsak Margaret Sudekum Sandy Talbott and Mark Lindley Carly Tarr Denise Thal and David Scobey Madeline and Steve Thiry Jerrold Thompson Hitomi Tonomura Linda Tubbs Marianne Udow-Phillips and Bill Phillips Vickie and Richard Van House Garth Van’t Hul Diane and Amiram Vinokur Katherine and Martin Vloet Cam Vozar Shelia and Dave Waterhouse Susan and Doug Weber Lisa and James Weidenbach Lois Weisman Stefani and Steven Weiss Kathy White Barbara Wilson Foster Mark Wine Isabelle Winer Noel and Chris Winkler Victoria Wirtala Charlotte Wolfe Pam and Bill Wood Kathy York and Scott Masten Jennifer and Ronald Ziegler

FAN $50 – $99 Anonymous Ruth Addis and Marj Schloff Susan and Douglas Agnew Sassa and Jan Akervall Juleen Ambrose Sharif Anani Carolyn Autrey-Hunley Karen Barron Renee Baumunk Lisa and Tim Bell Jack Benson Martha Birkhold Lorrin Blair Mara Bollard

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Renee Brennan Russell Brewster Jacqui Brisbois Emily Brower Nancy Brucken Linda Brzezinski Chris Burke Carly L. Campbell Lynette Clemetson Joyce and William Connett Antonio Cooper Richard Cooper Chelsea and Jesse Cox Gabriela Cruz and Ulrich Scheven Kate Curry Ann Curtis AJ Davidson Stuart Davis Melinda Dendrinos Melissa Devereaux Karen and David Dickenson Heidi and John Dodson Heather and Stuart Dombey Elizabeth and Michael Drake Joyce and James Driscoll Natalia Dussán Brian Dziubinski Angela Ebreo* Orna and Josh Ehrlich Ann S. Epstein Jim Essenmacher Connor Esterwood Susan Fensore Sara and Bill Fink Megan Flynn Ilana and Ari Gafni Sandra Gidi David Gilbertson Ashley Gilleo Rebecca S. Gillespie James Gilmore Michelle Goci Anita and Al Goldstein Pamela Gorelow Victoria Green and Matthew Toschlog Linda Grekin

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Steven Hankins Amanda Harmon Jane Harris Michael Hartwell Jeff Irwin Barbara Israel and Richard Pipan Jenny Jacka Rogene Jacquette Jill Johnson and Andrew Powers Theresa and Steve Johnston Lisa and David Joseph Trish Joyce and Steve Slack Omkar Karthikeyan Michelle and Michael Kaucheck Linda Kidder and Christopher C. Wolfe Aaron King and Carrie McClintock Shira and Steven Klein Katherine Klosterman Vicki Kondelik Steve Krebs Janna Kryscynski Dr. Veena Kulkarni-Rankin and Mike Rankin Robert LaJeunesse Barbara Lamar and Terry Adams David Lay Yves Le Pottier Sonia Leung Elizabeth Levesque Bernice Lindke Barry Lonik Elise Luddy Mary and Lawrence Machacek Meera and Sri Katherine Malville-Shipan and Charles Shipan Rod Marsh Kathy Marx Lisa and Tom McKarns Lee Mellinger Sarah and Nick Miller Sonal Hope Mithani and Jeffrey Morenoff Jane Monto and Benjamin Taub Marie Moreland Natalia Munoz

Marie and Daniel Neaton Isabel Nelson David Nelson Sharon and Chuck Newman Ellie Noble Gloria and Rick O’Neill Lyndia Oudeh Therese Pasquesi Ellen Patton Deborah Paul-McDonald and Kevin McDonald David Post Kirsten Reddy Margaret Reid Charlie Reischl Alyson Robbins and Robert Oliver Meera and Matthew Ronfeldt Rex Roof Nikki Rosen Celia Ross Julie Rumble Marge and Glen Rutila Karyn and David Sager Terry Samuels Anne Marie Sastry and Christian Lastoskie Barbara and Daniel Schrauben Alicia and Joe Schuster Kimberly Scott and Oni Werth Judy and John Seldin Rena Seltzer and Pam Shore Mary Margaret Serpento Carol and Patrick Sherry Sarai Brachman Shoup and David Shoup Courtney Showalter Barbara and Steven Shumer Brad Silvester Michael Singer Megann and Will Smith Tim Smith Susan and Robert Soderstrom Ted St. Antoine Matthew Steward Susan and Matt Stoney Jennifer Stoyenoff Erin Stratos Marlena Studer

Dari Stuhl and Robert Werner Joyce Sweeney Denise Tanguay Eileen Thacker Renee Turissini Esther Ullman and Morley Witus Kristin and Willem Van Reesema Jennifer Vega In Honor of Richard Dishman Kim Waldo Marty Walker and Mark Hauptschein Mara Werner Suzy Wienckowski and David Gordon Jane and Brian Wilson Bob and Barbara Wittersheim Tanya and Will Wright Andrew Yahkind Marc Yesowitz Marcia Yockey Linda Yohn and William Labedzki Lorna Young Hildebrandt Wendy Zellers Nora Zorich

* These donors have chosen to give on a recurring, monthly basis.

2024 SPONSORS TITLE SPONSORS

SUPPORTING SPONSORS Allergy & Immunology Associates of Ann Arbor Arbor Financial Cardamom DTE Foundation ECO PHYSICS Goldfish Swim School Hylant Kapnick Insurance Lume Cannabis Co

LEAD SPONSORS

Martin Family Foundation Underground Printing Zingerman’s Community of Businesses

FOUNDING PARTNERS

PREMIERE SPONSORS

LOCAL BUSINESS ALLIANCE

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WHO WE ARE MISSION A2SF’s mission is to present arts and entertainment that enrich the cultural, economic, and social vitality of the region.

VISION We are an enduring local treasure, a hub of creative energy that expresses the best of our communities.

CORE VALUES Excellence: We create relevant experiences that are meaningful, exciting, and inspiring, reflecting the times in which we live.

Engagement: We interact deeply with the diverse array of local communities.

Inclusion: We present a multitude of artistic expressions so that all feel welcome and heard.

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We champion performing arts, outdoor entertainment, and community spirit. In addition to a nearly four-week festival each June that attracts a diverse audience of over 90,000 people and offers over 200 concerts, art exhibitions, familyfriendly activities, spectacles, and film screenings, A2SF presents the best in live experiences throughout the year.

Through our internationally recognized, multidisciplinary arts festival, we help solidify Ann Arbor’s reputation as a major arts destination. We present one of the biggest outdoor festivals of our kind in the state and employ almost 400 Michigan artists. We provide more than a safe, fun, barrierfree, affordable, and entertaining way to spend a summer evening. Many families who have attended for generations also benefit from our youth programs and educational outreach, regarding the festival as a family tradition.

A2SF is a major year-round cultural leader in Washtenaw County. We are an economic engine in Southeastern Michigan, providing performance and employment opportunities to Michiganders, including many young adults whose first job or internship is with A2SF.

BOARD Dr. Lynette Findley, Chair

Eric Helber Treasurer

Kit Wanty Lambert

Lauren Hamerink, Vice Chair

Dr. Louise Chang

Hon. Miriam Perry

Mark Clague

Dr. Charles Ellis, Immediate Past Chair

Stella Wixom

Greg Dill

Rick Jarzembowski, Secretary

Melissa Hauptman

Joe Fazio

Elph Morgan

Jon Kinsey Ex Officio Christopher Taylor Ex Officio

STAFF & COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS Each season, over 200 enthusiastic volunteers dedicate thousands of hours to A2SF, serving as ushers, greeters, interns, and ambassadors.

Their passion and commitment are the heart of A2SF. A2SF, along with our entire community, is deeply grateful for these dedicated individuals and organizations. Their tireless efforts helped raise nearly $60,294 from individuals and families this year—critical funds that bring joy, inspiration, and the magic of live events to our community.

STAFF Mike Michelon, Executive Director

Heather Steenrod, Development Director

James Carter, Associate Director

Natalie Robbins, Marketing & Communications Manager

COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS Vinal Desai Burbeck

Wendy Lawrence

Sandra Gregerman

Ken Nisbet

Jenny Jones

Rod Wallace

VOLUNTEER TEAMS Reinhart Realtors

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Kapnick Insurance

PARTNERS Each year, A2SF collaborates with an incredible set of organizations and entities throughout Washtenaw County. We rely on these partnerships for some of our most important presentations and events.

The Ann Arbor District Library, whose support of Kids Rock, Cirque Kikasse, Make Music Day, and programming in the Annex helped elevate the 2024 season and reach diverse audiences. AADL was also our co-presenter on Monuments: Living History by Craig Walsh as part of its Ann Arbor 200 bicentennial celebration.

Collaboration and support from our producing partner, the University of Michigan Arts Initiative, led to two signature projects this year – Monuments and Community Keys. The Ann Arbor Farmers Market, the Michigan Theater, and the Shapiro Library contributed to the latter project by hosting pianos at their locations.

We were proud to help mark the return of Marquee Arts’ Cinetopia Film Festival through our copresentations of Movies by Moonlight at Top of the Park and silent films from the Fabulous Fleischer Cartoons and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari with live accompaniment in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.

We presented a range of genres from past and present fellows of Amplify Washtenaw, which awards fellowships to Black musicians in the county.

The University of Michigan Office of Campus Sustainability supported A2SF’s Festival Footprint Zero Waste Initiative by consulting with our operations team and food vendors, as well as providing composting bins and bags. The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations capped off A2ZERO week with activities again this year in KidZone and the Annex, and they provided A2H2O drinking fountains for all.

Live Here Now had phenomenal partners embedded in the communities that this series serves, and we enjoyed working with Community Action Network and Superior Township Parks and Recreation. Other partners in this series included Washtenaw Intermediate School District, Washtenaw My Brother’s Keeper’s CLR Academy, Willow Run Acres, Washtenaw County Mobile Support Services, and Ypsilanti District Library.

We’re grateful to these and other partners throughout 2024.

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