# Event Details - **Event Name**: 'The Spring Sacrifice of Marzanna' at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Artist Michelle Cieloszczyk invites folks to join her in a ritual drowning of effigies!About this Event'The Spring Sacrifice of Marzanna' at the Matthaei Botanical GardensMichelle and the Ann Arbor Polonia Association invite folks to reinterpret a thousand-year-old Slavic cultural tradition on the mythological figure of Marzanna (the goddess of winter, disease, and death). Together we will construct effigies from natural materials, march with them alongside a live singing choir, and sacrifice them in Willow Pond.Effigy Building Workshop: 12pm - 2pm (registration is required)Effigy Sacrifice: 2pm - 3pm (open to the public)Reception: 3 - 5pmThis event is all ages, free to attend, and all materials will be provided.Please note a portion of this event will take place outdoors and requires walking on a trail. Dress weather accordingly and wear winter/hiking shoes. Also note, this event will be video-documented.Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105~More about the artist: Michelle is a sculptor and an MFA student at the University of Michigan. Follow the link to her website to see more of her work: www.michellecieloszczyk.comThis project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan.Agenda?: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PMEffigy Building Workshop?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMEffigy Sacrifice?: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMReception - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ann-arbor/the-spring-sacrifice-of-marzanna-at-the-matthaei-botanical-gardens/100001977126421349 - **Event Categories**: art, trips-adventures, workshops, music, entertainment, trekking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ann Arbor - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Matthaei Botanical Gardens - **lat**: 42.3022338 - **long**: -83.6632035 - **full address**: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 North Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 'The Spring Sacrifice of Marzanna' at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c73e99a6cf69cd9898a8f3836eac4c30be8566c0695121f051e982459b1f3417-rimg-w1200-h1257-dc626262-gmir.jpg?v=1765132266 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 'The Spring Sacrifice of Marzanna' at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens being held? - **A:** 'The Spring Sacrifice of Marzanna' at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens takes place on Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 North Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 'The Spring Sacrifice of Marzanna' at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens? - **A:** 'The Spring Sacrifice of Marzanna' at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens is organized by Michelle Cieloszczyk. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 'The Spring Sacrifice of Marzanna' at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ann Arbor, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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