ABOUT US
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HOURS
Actual times of performances, exhibits,
films, lectures and other scheduled activities
of MCFTA can be found on the MCFTA calendar
MCFTA BUILDINGS ARE CLOSED:
• June 29 – July 7 and Aug 30 – Sept 2, 2013
ALDEN B. DOW MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & ART
SUMMER HOURS: May 11, 2013 – Sept 7, 2013
Sunday, Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
Thursday until 8 pm
FALL/WINTER HOURS: LABOR DAY - May, 2014
Monday, Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday - Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
Thursday until 8 pm
Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm
CLOSED major holidays
HERITAGE PARK:
Thursday – Saturday 11 am – 4 pm
Sunday – Wednesday: CLOSED
CLOSED: July 4 – 6; August 30 – 31
CLOSED major holidays
Research Library:
Contact Gary Skory.
Open year-round: Thursdays 1 pm to 4 pm, or by appointment.
TICKET OFFICE
All Year Monday – Friday: 12 pm to 6 pm
Saturday: 12 pm to 4 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Also open one hour prior to performances
CLOSED on major holidays
Ticket Office Phone Numbers
(989) 631-8250
or (800) 523-7649
MUSEUM STORE "Intermission"
Open during building hours. (989) 631-5930 x 1202.
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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ADMISSIONS
ALDEN B. DOW MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND ART
Adults: $9 | Ages 4-14: $6 | Age 3 and younger: free
ABD/ASTC reciprocal: Free or reduced with most exhibitions
Hall of Ideas only ticket: $3 for adult or child
Age Admission Definitions (60k pdf)
Organized youth groups: $3 per person
Group Tours Information
Admission is free to members of the A.B. Dow Museum of
Science and Art (ABD)
Admission includes the regular
exhibits in the art galleries on the upper floors as well as the
permanent exhibit in the hands-on science museum (Hall of Ideas)
in the main floor gallery. Special exhibits sometimes
carry a modest surcharge.
Cameras and video equipment: The only place that cameras and video equipment are allowed in the
building are in the permanent exhibit in the hands-on science museum, "Hall of Ideas."
Pre-registration is required for school
groups, with special admissions prices of $3 per student; classroom teachers are FREE; $3 per adult chaperone. To schedule a group tour
for the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art, email museumtours@mcfta.org or call
(989) 631-5930 ext. 1227.
HERITAGE PARK
Adults: $5 | Ages 4-14: $3 | Age 3 and younger: free
Organized school groups: $3 per person (teachers and principals free)
Midland County Historical Society members are free.
Youth or educations tours available by appointment.
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DIRECTIONS
For maps and detailed driving directions, click here
To Midland Center for the Arts
Located at 1801 W. St. Andrews at the corner of St. Andrews and
Eastman Avenue in Midland, Michigan, the Center is easily accessible
from major highways. From US 10, take the Eastman Avenue exit south
to the corner of Eastman and St. Andrews. From M-20, turn left on
Indian Street just after entering Midland's downtown over the
M-20 bridge. Indian will become Eastman, and the Center will be
on your left at the corner of Eastman and St. Andrews.
To Heritage Park -Midland County Historical Society
Located at 3417 West Main Street, Heritage Park is easy to find.
From Main Street and M-20 in downtown Midland, head west on Main
Street to Cook Road. The first stop in Heritage Park is the new
Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center at the corner of Main
and Cook, and parking for the rest of Heritage Park is just around
the corner on Cook Road. |
Midland Center for the Arts
View MapQuest Map
Heritage Park
Midland County Historical Society
View MapQuest Map
CONSTRUCTION ROAD CLOSURES: Vehicular access into Heritage Park
may at times be rerouted from Northwood University’s North Saginaw Road entrance with travel through its campus, or from Dublin Road. From Dublin Road to its end, turn left at Tittabawassee River Road, follow the road to MCHS facilities. |
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VISITORS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Wheelchair Access Visitors to Midland Center for the Arts will discover a wheelchair-friendly environment with convenient parking spaces, outside ramps, automatic doors, wheelchair seating in the Little Theatre and Auditorium, accessible restrooms and drinking fountains, lifts and an elevator in the southwest corner of the brick lobby. Always mention a wheelchair accessibility requirement when reserving theatre tickets through the Ticket Office. Wheelchairs are available and may be reserved by calling the Information Center at (989) 631-5930.
Vision Impaired Permanent exhibits are labeled in Braille, with Braille maps and text available.
Earphones for Hearing Enhancement Earphones may be checked out from the Information Center to reinforce the sound in both theatres during a performance, and can be used with or without hearing aids.
Smoke-Free Facility Those sensitive to smoke will appreciate knowing that smoking is permitted only outside the building, away from the underhang at the St. Andrews entrance. |
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OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
Dow Gardens (adjacent to Midland Center for the Arts):
• Over 100 acres of flowers, shrubs and trees
• Outstanding displays of rhododendrons, flowering crabs, wildflowers
and roses
• 20,000 tulips and 10,000 bedding plants
• Christmas walk the first weekend in December and Butterfly Festival
mid-March to mid-April
• Crabapple Gift Shop in the Visitor Center
• Children's Garden and Treehouse
Dow Gardens
Website
Or, visit the nearby Alden B. Dow Home and Studio
The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio, a National Historic Landmark located
at 315 Post Street, Midland, Michigan, was designed by Alden B.
Dow in 1934. Alden Dow (1904-1983), an organic architect and student
of Frank Lloyd Wright, designed for 50 years throughout the United
States and was the creator of Midland Center for the Arts. His
home and studio has been preserved for architectural study, education
programming and to share with the public. Scheduled hours and group
tours are available.
Alden B. Dow Home
and Studio web site
For more information on activities in and around Midland:
Midland
County Convention and Visitors Bureau |
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BOARD/STAFF DIRECTORY Click on name to view board members.
2012-2013 MCFTA Board of Directors
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Immediate Past Chairs:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
President/CEO:
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Lee Rouse*
Bill Collins *
David Ramaker *
Mark Bachman *
Tina S. Van Dam *
Michael D. Hayes *
Melissa Barnard
Hon. Stephen Carras
Ron Edmonds
Robert Hart
Hon. Daniel Opperman
David Ritter
Brian Rodgers
Don Sheets
Dr. Kristin Stehouwer
* Executive Committee Member |
2012-2013 MATRIX:MIDLAND
Festival
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Emeritus Board Member:
Director:
Members-at-Large: |
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Bill Gagliardi *
Robert Schroeder *
Petar Dvornic *
Bob Stafford *
Junia Doan
Phyllis Sabin *
Maureen Donker
Michelle Fabiano
Jim Fitterling
Mark Flegenheimer
Janet Hahn
James Jackson
Katherine Johnson
Robert LoFiego
Craig McDonald
Donna Rapp
Angela Sheets
Linda Stavropoulos
Lisa Ungerleider
* Executive Board Member |
2012-2013 Center Stage Advisory Board
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Recorder:
Financial Advisor:
Business/Operation Mgr.:
Youth/Education Coordinator:
Members-at-Large:
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Kevin Kendrick *
Dominic Zoeller
Dana Fey *
Kathy Fothergill *
Amy Brehens
Mark Bradford
John James
Darlene MacKinnon
Brian McFadden
Alex Rapanos
Carol Rumba
Patrick Schefsky
Keeley Stanley-Bohn
* Executive Committee Member |
2012-2013 Alden
B. Dow Museum of Science and Art
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Recorder:
Immediate Past Chair:
Director:
Exe. Asst./Special Events Mgr.:
Members-at-Large: |
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Julie Close *
Ted Knight *
Linda Cline *
Peter Anders *
Bruce Winslow *
Emmy Mills
Shannon Blasy
Al Blinke
Chris Edwards
Yvonne Fisher
Ashley Garchow
Darius Gueramy
Beth Lewis
Chris Monk
Peter Morley, Jr.
Patricia Morris
Chris Sabourin
Kevin Shinn
Bart Thompson
* Executive Committee Member |
2012-2013 Midland
County Historical Society
Acting Chair:
Vice Chair:
Immediate Past Chair:
Recorder:
Assistant Recorder:
Bursar:
Assistant Bursar:
Director:
Members-at-Large:
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Ed Strom *
Ed Strom *
Floyd Andrick *
Randi Kawakita *
Dr. Betty Jones *
David Wirth *
Donald Siebert *
Gary Skory
Dave Alsgaard
Kimberly Bateman
Tom Bradley
Kevin Kendrick
Fred Rolf
EllaMarie Schroeder
Scott Seeburger
Ginny Morrison
Charles Lentz
Max Bottomley
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MIDLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
1801 W. St. Andrews Rd.
Midland, Michigan, U.S.A.
48640-2695
Phone: 989-631-5930
Fax: 989-631-7890
Email: info@mcfta.org
TICKET OFFICE
Ticket Office: 989-631-8250 • 800-523-7649
Ticket Office Email: boxoffice@mcfta.org
CENTER DIRECTORY
| ADMINISTRATION |
| President & CEO |
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| Mike Hayes |
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| Vice President of Venue Operations |
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| Dick Jellum |
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| Vice President of Strategic Planning, Marketing & Education |
| Linda Basque |
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| Vice-President Finance/Chief Financial Officer |
| Laura Argyle |
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| Director of Human Resources/Administration |
| Tina Siegmund |
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| Assistant Director of Marketing |
| Kristen Wuerfel |
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| Communications Manager |
| Julie Dukes |
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| Guest Services/Ticket Office Manager |
| Nichole Toth |
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| House & Volunteer Services Manager |
| Katy Gaertner |
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| Director of Technical Services |
| Heath Hetherington |
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| IT Manager |
| Penny Tabor |
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| Retail Sales Manager |
| Valerie Allen |
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| Corporate Relations & Group Services Manager |
| Tina Raymond |
raymond@mcfta.org |
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| Donor Relations Manager |
| Tony Serra
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serrat@mcfta.org |
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| MATRIX:MIDLAND |
| Managing Director |
| Phyllis Sabin |
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| MIDLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA |
| Managing Director |
| Kimberly Dimond |
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| Music Director |
| Bohuslav Rattay |
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| Symphony Librarian & Personnel Manager |
| Robin Von Wald |
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| CENTER STAGE |
| Director of Choral Activities |
| James F. Hohmeyer |
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| Coordinator Youth Theatre Outreach/Education |
| Katy Gaertner |
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| ALDEN B. DOW MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & ART |
| Director |
| Bruce Winslow |
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| Executive Assistant & Special Events Manager |
| Emmy Mills |
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| MIDLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
| Director |
| Gary Skory |
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| Special Events & Museums Assistant |
| Stephanie Lewandowski |
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| EDUCATION |
| Museum School Manager/Artist in Residence |
| Armin Mersmann |
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| Manager of Educational Programming |
| Debbie Anderson |
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| Education, Outreach & Instruction Assistant |
| Sarah Brandt |
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| Museum Sales Coordinator |
| Mara Simanskey |
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