Events

We are excited to announce the Schaap Center will be opening in October 2025.

A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Center for the Performing Arts and the Richard and Jane Manoogian Art Gallery – an exceptional regional arts center dedicated to stimulating high-quality performing and visual arts experiences.

The following photos are just some of the events we have been involved with this year. We are so lucky to be able to share the story of the Schaap Center with local community, and as far away as Mackinac Island!

Community Town Hall Presentations – Ford House and The War Memorial

April 2025

Hosted by Jaime Rae Turnbull, Executive Director and Schaap Center program partners

The Interactive Presentations showcased the project, the grand opening and the 2025/2026 season, with questions welcomed from the audience.

Ford House – Grosse Pointe Theatre Patrons

Photos by Patricia Ellis

The War Memorial – Community Event

Photos by Patricia Ellis

Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.

May 2025

The Schaap Center and Grosse Pointe Theatre (GPT) had such an amazing gathering at The Pines hosted by Jane and Richard Manoogian with guests attending the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.

The Mackinac Policy Conference is important connect great projects and investment with key leaders and decision makers.

Also huge thanks to GPT leadership, cast and crew for a one-of- kind performance experience!