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CMU Alumni and Friends at The Ringling

Details:

Join CMU alumni, friends and supporters on the beautiful grounds of The Ringling! Start your day with a guided tour through the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art followed by an alumni social hour at The Grill Room. The social hour includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Spend the rest of your day exploring the sprawling estate. Your admission includes access to the first floor of the stunning Ca’ d’Zan mansion, the Circus Museum and the famous Bayfront Gardens. Space is limited, so register today!  

Register by Monday, March 2! 

⏰When: 

Saturday, March 14, 2026 
11 a.m. | Tour of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 
12:30 p.m. | Social Hour at The Grill Room  
1 p.m. | Social ends, free to explore the grounds, gardens, Ca’ d’Zan 1st floor, and Circus Museum  

📍Where: 

The Ringling 
5401 Bay Shore Rd. 
Sarasota, FL 34243 

💲Cost: 

$45 | Attendee 

Tickets include a guided tour of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, heavy hors d’ oeuvres at the alumni social hour, access to the 1st floor of the Ca’ d’Zan mansion, entry to the Circus Museum and the Bayfront Gardens! Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Gold members will receive $5 off their registration total. All registration sales are final. 

Make sure to wear your maroon and gold to show your CMU spirit!   

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Sponsor: Alumni Relations
Contact: Alumni Relations alumni@cmich.edu 989-774-3312
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