Date(s): Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Venue: Downtown Branch of AADL
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A music lover interprets sensory references in lyrics based on emotions and memories that evoke lived experience. When an unfamiliar scent is encountered, context and imagination fill in the blanks until the aroma is encountered by effort or serendipity.
Instead of listening to the music first, we’ll blind smell and evaluate plant-based scents on fragrance blotters related to a song that references them. This is followed by listening to the song and reviewing the lyrics for a deeper understanding.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of Smell & Tell is group sharing of sensory impressions on a voluntary basis. This offers an opportunity for self-discovery and connection with other curious minds. Don’t be surprised if you make a friend or two along the way.
The Smell and Tell series of art+science programming is led by Michelle Krell Kydd, a trained nose in flavors and fragrance who shares her passion for gastronomy, sensory evaluation and the perfume arts on Glass Petal Smoke. Smell & Tell builds community through interactions with flavor, fragrance and storytelling.
Smell & Tell sessions are presented to an in-person audience via a live Zoom presentation by Michelle Krell Kydd. Scents and other materials are provided to in-person attendees
For teens & adults. Held in 4th floor program room.
- Date(s): Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Cost: Free
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- Organizer: Ann Arbor District Library
- Organizer Phone: Not Provided
- Organizer Email: Not Provided
Venue: Downtown Branch of AADL
Address: 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
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