An Evening with Sarah Jarosz, Sunday, October 11, 2026
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
About the Event
The Ark’s annual Fall Fundraiser is our second largest annual fundraiser after the Ann Arbor Folk Festival and includes an online auction.
About the Artist
Sarah Jarosz is a six-time GRAMMY Award winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Since her recorded debut in 2009, she has released seven solo albums and two albums with I’m With Her, her band with Sara Watkins and Aoife O’Donovan. In addition to her multiple GRAMMY, Americana Music Association, and Folk Alliance awards, her work has received widespread critical praise from publications including Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and USA Today. Jarosz has appeared three times on PBS’s legendary Austin City Limits television show and numerous times on A Prairie Home Companion, Live From Here, and the Grand Ole Opry. She is currently based in Nashville, Tennessee.
About our MC
Lori Stratton is a music journalist, artist champion, and live music aficionado based in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. Originally a corporate communications writer, Lori’s musical journey began in 2009, when she started attending concerts regularly. That growing love of live music later blossomed into The Stratton Setlist, a music blog that spotlights independent artists and musicians inside and outside of Michigan. Lori also writes about local music and artists for Local Spins and the Ann Arbor District Library’s Pulp blog. Today, Lori serves on the board of GIG: The Art of Michigan Music and works as a writer and editor for the Ann Arbor District Library.
Tickets on sale now!
Become a Sponsor!
Support The Ark’s 30th Fall Fundraiser. We offer two sponsorship levels:
$2,500 Gold Sponsor
$1,000 Silver Sponsor
See a list of the benefits and how you can become a sponsor.
Do you have an item that you are willing to donate to our online auction?
Part of the fun of The Ark’s Fall Fundraiser is having a chance to bid on auction items. Over the years the participation in the auction has grown. We provide a link so everyone can bid regardless if they are to attend the concert. Experiences and travel are very popular.
We would love to talk to you about your silent auction idea. Email Deb Kern or call (734) 761-1800, ext. 125.
Fall Fundraiser Ticket Pricing
$500 Platinum
- Reserved seating, front and center
- Dessert reception 6:00 to 6:30 pm
- Pre-show conversation with Sarah Jarosz and MC Lori Stratton 6:30 to 7:00 pm
- Drinks
- Tax-deductible contribution to The Ark of $448.50
$260 Gold
- Reserved seating, center and just behind Platinum ticket buyers
- Dessert reception 6:00 to 6:30 pm
- Pre-show conversation with Sarah Jarosz and MC Lori Stratton 6:30 to 7:00 pm
- Drinks
- Tax-deductible contribution to The Ark of $208.50
$160 Silver
- Reserved seating in drink rail areas
- Dessert reception 6:00 to 6:30 pm
- Pre-show conversation with Sarah Jarosz and MC Lori Stratton 6:30 to 7:00 pm
- Drinks
- Tax-deductible contribution to The Ark of $108.50
$60 Bronze
- General Admission seating in remaining seats
- Tax-deductible contribution to The Ark of $28.50
Schedule
6:00 pm | Doors for Platinum, Gold and Silver ticket holders and dessert reception
6:30 pm | Q&A
7:15 pm | Doors open for Bronze ticket holders
7:30 pm | Concert
Donation
If you can’t attend but would like to make a donation in support of The Ark, please contact Tom Stoll at (734) 761-1800, ext. 28.