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Ed Downing Celebration of Life

Ed Downing Celebration of Life

Sunday, July 9, 2023 - 10 a.m. ET

Appropriate for: All Audiences
Kresge Auditorium FREE, no tickets required

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All are invited to join Joyce Downing, the Downing family, and the Interlochen community to celebrate the life and legacy of Interlochen Center for the Arts President Emeritus, Edward J. Downing. Ed served Interlochen in many capacities from 1969-2003: Camp and Academy faculty, director of National Music Camp/Interlochen Arts Camp, vice president for education, and president of Interlochen Center for the Arts. Please join us to celebrate Ed’s life and the immense contributions he made to Interlochen and the greater Traverse City community. If you plan to attend in person, please email the Office of Engagement at engagement@interlochen.org. For campus lodging accommodations, call Stone Hotel at 231.276.7570 or visit the on-campus lodging page.