Chelsea – Arts
Ballet Chelsea
1050 S. Main • (734) 475–3070
Ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, tap, hip-hop, conditioning, and more for ages 3+. Summer intensives, master classes, preprofessional studies, and performing company. Adaptive dance program for people of all ages with special physical/cognitive needs. info@balletchelsea.org, balletchelsea.org
Chelsea Area Players
PO Box 301, Chelsea 48118 • (734) 395–9818
Since 1972. Community theater presents a summer musical, youth theater productions, summer theater workshop, and a winter dinner theater production. Open auditions. Set, prop, and costume rentals. chelseaareaplayers@gmail.com, chelseaareaplayers.org
Chelsea Chamber Players
PO Box 572, Chelsea 48118
Local professionals perform chamber music with guest artists. info@chelseachamberplayers.com, chelseachamberplayers.com
Chelsea House Orchestra
740 N. Freer, Chelsea 48118 (mailing) • Orchestra director, (734) 433–2201, ext. 1402
High-energy group of 20–25 accomplished musicians from Chelsea High School that performs at festivals and events throughout the Midwest and worldwide. CHO’s Celtic with a Kick! performance group plays a lively Scottish and Irish repertoire and Celtic renditions of American folk songs, plus Hungarian-inspired music and rock ’n’ roll. info@chelseahouseorchestra.org, chelseahouseorchestra.org
Chelsea Painters
PO Box 202, Chelsea 48118 • (734) 717–4308
Fine artists meet weekly for creative and professional development. Members show work at local venues and the annual Chelsea Painters Art Fair (see Major Events). chelseapainters@gmail.com, chelseapainters.com
Gallery 100
100 Silver Maples • (734) 475–4111
Exhibition space at Silver Maples retirement community. Open to the public to visit and exhibit work. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. wnichols@silvermaples.org, silvermaples.org/gallery100
On the Tracks Songwriter Showcase
125 Jackson St. (Chelsea Depot)
Intimate concerts with local, regional, and national touring songwriters. Shows 1st Wed., May–Sept. (doors at 6:30 p.m., shows at 7 p.m.). Minimum donation $20. onthetracksss@gmail.com, onthetrackschelsea.com
Purple Rose Theatre Company
137 Park • Box office: (734) 433–7673 • Business office: (734) 433–7782
Professional theater company founded by Jeff Daniels with a mission to create fresh, original productions. Producing four shows for 2024–2025 emphasizing Midwestern themes and talent in its intimate 168-seat theater (in the round this season). info@purplerosetheatre.org, purplerosetheatre.org
Spinners Flock
PO Box 583, Chelsea 48118
Nonprofit organization for hand spinners, fiber producers, and fiber artists. Meets 2nd Sat. 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; location varies based on month. Apr., Sept., Oct., & Dec. meets at Chelsea Fairgrounds Service Center Bldg. (20501 W. Old US-12); Nov. meeting and sale at Washington Street Education Center (Senior Center Bldg., 500 Washington); May–Aug. meets at Waterloo Township Hall (9773 Mt. Hope Rd., Munith). Guests welcome; Learners Circle available to attendees. Sponsors Fiber Artisan Markets at area events. Dues $25. spinnersflock@gmail.com, spinnersflock.com
The Rumpus Room
510 N. Main • (734) 800–1340
Rental and event space that holds up to 100 people. booking@therumpusroomchelsea.com (booking), info@therumpusroomchelsea.com (private parties), therumpusroomchelsea.com
