Go4 2023 Schedule

Go4 2023 Schedule

Starting at 6 p.m. on August 25th, Go4GarrettsSpace will be an evening filled with musical performances, inspirational speakers, fitness classes, and an online auction with donations from more than 100 local businesses and friends! Light refreshments, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Come as you are!

The Schedule

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6:00 p.m.: Performance by U-M Life Sciences Chamber Orchestra: Alejandro Uribe, Cello, Sonya Lewis, Violin, Ellen Guise, Flute, Joe Lange, Viola

6:10 p.m.: Opening remarks by the Halpert Family, introductory song by co-host Chelsea Groen, co-host and musical theater performer who just completed touring with Wicked accompanied by Mario Sulaksana, co-host and musician

6:25 p.m.: Poetry reading by Poppy Magee, youth poet

6:30 p.m.: Musical performance by Pioneer High School a capella ensemble Sha Bop Shoppe with Anamika Suresh, Eliana Adler, Lily Wright, Abigail Rohrer, Gabby Thompson, and Lily Whitcomb

6:40 p.m.: Remarks by Caitlin Kinnuen*, Tony-nominated actress, and Jo Ellen Pellman*, actor, writer, producer and star of the Netflix musical, The Prom

6:45 p.m.: Jazz Combo performance by Andrew Bishop, musician and, U-M School of Music, Theatre and Dance, Chair of Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation, and Evan Zevada, musician

6:55 p.m.: Performances by Garrett’s sisters, Aly Halpert, musician, and Madeline Halpert, journalist, and Sonya Major, musician.

7:15 p.m.: Remarks by Andy Lassner*, formerly Executive Producer, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and currently Executive Producer of The Jennifer Hudson Show, and Lisa Damour, PhD*, psychologist and best-selling author and Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, Psychology Professor at Clark University and author of Emerging Adulthood

7 :20 p.m.: Musical performance by Touch of Blue, U-M Vocal Jazz Ensemble, with Allison Gaines, Dawson Trotman, Lucy Koukoudian, Victoria Pinto, and Zachary Kerhoulos

7:30 p.m.: Video presentation by U-M President, Santa Ono, PhD*; Julie and Scott Halpert present the inaugural “Spirit of Garrett” award to Ellie Serras

7:55 p.m.: Video Tributes from Wynonna Judd*, country musician; Lucy Liu*, award-winning actress; Gavin Creel*, Tony Award winning performer; stars of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical @Juliet Ben Walker* and Lorna Courtney*, Phillipa Soo*, Tony-nominated Broadway performer; and Patrick Page*, actor

8:05 p.m.: Performance by Jacob Sigman. Los Angeles based R&B performer

8:10 p.m.: Musical performance by Imen Siar*, singer

8:30 p.m.: Musical performance by Mackenzie Mollison, writer, singer, actor; accompanied by Evan Zavada, pianist

8:40 p.m.: Comments from Pamela Adlon*, actress and Rachel Bloom*, actress

8:45 p.m.: Performance by Michael Tocco, singer, songwriter, guitarist

9:00 p.m.: Testimonials by Desmine Robinson*; writer; Katie Baker*, NAMI volunteer; Alison Ayson*, who lost her son to suicide; and Stephanie Ratovonarivo*, NAMI Washtenaw peer-to-peer leader

9:15 p.m.: Performance by Audrey Barnes, musician

9:30 p.m.: Performance by Amanda Satchell*, actress and performing arts teacher

9:35 p.m.: Performance by Robert Ariza*, actor

9:45 p.m.: Performances by Chelsea Groen, co-host, and Alex Humphries; and U-M School of Music, Theatre and Dance students singing “Seasons of Love” from Rent: Catie Leonard, Judah Nanto, Oluchi Nwakorie, Sam O’Neill, Jackson Perry, Stephanie Runing Scherer, Evan Tylka, Haoyi Wen, and Evan Zavada, piano accompanist

9:55 p.m.: Closing remarks from Julie and Scott Halpert, and Mario Sulaksana


Fitness & Wellness Sessions (Running Concurrently with the Fundraiser)

This year, we are thrilled to offer live fitness and wellness sessions included in the price of your ticket. They'll be running concurrently with the events in the conference space. Yoga mats will be provided in the yoga studio. Feel free to take one of our classes before or after enjoying the entertainment and wonderful speakers! Please register for the classes when you check in.

6:10-PM - 6:40 PM: Zumba with Jayne Yatczak, Occupational Therapist, Licensed Zumba Instructor. YOGA STUDIO

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM: Pure Barre with Colleen Issel, Owner, Pure Barre, Ann Arbor. OUTSIDE

6:45 PM - 7:30 PM: Yoga with Dominique Theophilus, Yoga teacher specializing in trauma-informed yoga therapy. YOGA STUDIO

8:00 PM- 8:45 PM: Yoga with Marly Spieser-Schneider, Certified Iyengar yoga instructor and Mood and Movement

Facilitator with Garrett’s Space. YOGA STUDIO

8:30 PM- 9:15 PM: Meditation with Darren Austin, Meditation leader. OUTSIDE

8:45 PM- 9:30 PM: Yoga with Carter, Specialist in weaving spiritual insight into his practice. YOGA STUDIO

9:30 PM- 10:00 PM: Sound Bath with Rob Meyer-Kukan, Licensed massage therapist and sound healer. YOGA STUDIO