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ARTbreak Video: Chris Ofili, The Caged Bird's Song...

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

In this BBC documentary, we will follow British artist Chris Ofili as he creates a contemporary tapestry that pulls together the sights and sounds of... More Info

Oct 17

Book Discussion: The Madonnas of Leningrad

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean, with discussion leader Pam Boudreau. The ravages of age are taking their toll on Mariana, an elderly... More Info

Oct 18

UNREELED: Film at the KIA

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

In this feel-good documentary, Kalamazoo College students write children’s books with first and second graders at Woodward Elementary in... More Info

Oct 20 - 21

Arts and Eats Tour - Richland Area Community Cente...

Presented by CuLove Designs at Richland Area Community Center

8th annual Arts and Eats Tour: October 21-22 10am – 5pm BOTH days. The Richland Area Community Center is Central Venue Site “B” on the weekend... More Info

Oct 23

ARTbreak Talk: Japanese Contemporary Ceramics

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Ceramist Julie Devers will discuss the works and artists featured in the exhibition The Way Forward and how today’s artists have adhered to and... More Info

Oct 25

Light Lecture: Considering Contemporary Chinese Ar...

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

China’s growing prominence on the world stage has had a profound effect on the development of the country’s arts and culture. Michelle Yun, Senior... More Info

Oct 30

ARTbreak Video: Who's Afraid of Conceptual Art?

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Who among us hasn’t felt that we don’t “get” conceptual art? It’s been treated with suspicion ever since Marcel Duchamp first displayed his... More Info

Nov 10

Warren Miller Entertainment’s “Faces of Winter...

Presented by Kalamazoo State Theatre at Kalamazoo State Theatre

It’s that time of year, folks! Saturday, November 10th, join us for our annual Warren Miller event, this time with two showings! This year, “Face... More Info

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Nov 02

Art Hop!

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Downtown Kalamazoo and Surrounding Neighborhoods

Discover Art Hop! It’s visual art, music, dance, poetry and lots more! It’s fun, interactive, and a great way to explore Kalamazoo. And you... More Info

Dec 07

Art Hop!

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Downtown Kalamazoo and Surrounding Neighborhoods

Discover Art Hop! It’s visual art, music, dance, poetry and lots more! It’s fun, interactive, and a great way to explore Kalamazoo. And you... More Info

Oct 20

A Bernstein Tribute: Kalamazoo Concert Band

Presented by Kalamazoo Concert Band at Chenery Auditorium

FREE Concert by the Kalamazoo Concert Band

Nov 11

Holiday Parade Kalamazoo: Children's Chorus

Presented by Kalamazoo Children's Chorus at Kalamazoo Valley Museum

After the Holiday Parade come to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum for fun and a holiday concert preview community performance. You’ll hear highlights... More Info

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Dec 07

A Holiday Spectacular with The Watters Brothers

Presented by Kalamazoo Concert Band at Unknown

The Kalamazoo Concert Band’s annual holiday concert in December at Miller Auditorium is free, and is the only one that requires a ticket. Donors... More Info

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Oct 25

Preserving Our History with Sabrina Pritchett-Evan...

Presented by Black Arts & Cultural Center at Black Arts & Cultural Center

Event Schedule 5-5:30: Check in and Mingle 5:30: Welcome by Executive Director, Yolonda Lavender 5:40: “Preserving Our History”... More Info

Sep 20 - Dec 13

Crescendo Community Voices

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Crescendo Academy of Music

Crescendo Community Voices is led by a board-certified music therapist with assistance from community teaching artists, this program provides... More Info

Sep 07 - Dec 14

Chinese Language and Culture Classes for Youth

Presented by Kalamazoo Chinese Academy at WMU - Sangren Hall

Kalamazoo Chinese Academy (KCA) is a non-profit educational organization that is dedicated to providing Chinese language education and cultural... More Info

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Jan 17 - Mar 21

Crescendo Community Voices

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Crescendo Academy of Music

Crescendo Community Voices is led by a board-certified music therapist with assistance from community teaching artists, this program provides... More Info

Apr 11 - Jun 13

Crescendo Community Voices

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Crescendo Academy of Music

Crescendo Community Voices is led by a board-certified music therapist with assistance from community teaching artists, this program provides... More Info

Jun 27 - Aug 15

Crescendo Community Voices

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Crescendo Academy of Music

Crescendo Community Voices is led by a board-certified music therapist with assistance from community teaching artists, this program provides... More Info

Oct 17

The Choir of Man

Presented by Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium

The runaway hit of numerous international music festivals is hitting the road for its first U.S. tour! Known across the globe as “the ultimate... More Info

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Oct 21

LONESOME TRAVELER THE CONCERT: The Roots of Americ...

Presented by Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium

This concert version of the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical tells the story of Americana music from Woody Guthrie to Bob Dylan and beyond—including... More Info

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Oct 21

HuDost

Presented by Michigan Festival of Sacred Music at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Portage

Self-described as “the Neo-Folk World-Rock Ensemble from Montreal and Kentucky”, the music of HuDost crosses all borders and barriers, taking... More Info

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Oct 24

Bullock Performance Institute: Music of Ramon and ...

Presented by WMU School of Music at Western Michigan University - Dalton Center Recital Hall

Featuring works by WMU emeritus composer Ramon Zupko and his son, Mischa, with violinist Sang Mee Lee.

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Oct 25

Tlen-Huicani

Presented by Michigan Festival of Sacred Music at Edison Elementary

With their traditional costumes and instruments, a concert with Tlen-Huicani (pronounced wee-KAH-nee) is like taking a musical journey through Mexico... More Info

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Oct 25

Ashley Daneman "People Are Fragile" Album Preview ...

at Bell's Eccentric Cafe

Ashley Daneman previews her forthcoming release, “People Are Fragile,” in collaboration with the YWCA and the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo for... More Info

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Oct 26

Kansas - The Point of Know Return Tour

Presented by Kalamazoo State Theatre at Kalamazoo State Theatre

America’s preeminent progressive rock band, Kansas, will be making their way to Kalamazoo this fall celebrating the 40th anniversary of their... More Info

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Oct 26

An Evening with Branford Marsalis

Presented by Fontana at Cityscape Event Center

NEA Jazz Master, renowned Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, and Tony Award nominee Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of... More Info

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Oct 20

Sutton Lee Seymour is your Homecoming Queen

Presented by WMU University Theatre at Western Michigan University - Gilmore Theatre Complex

Sutton Lee Seymour is New York City’s Live Singing Broadway Bombshell and she is so excited to be home in Kalamazoo! Known as the “Robin Williams of... More Info

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Oct 28

The Cole Porter Radio Hour

Presented by Kalamazoo Bach Festival Society and WMUK at Kalamazoo College - Dalton Theatre

Kaleidosong Chamber Choir, Chris Ludwa,conductor Rob Johansen, Actor Weaving together songwriter Porter’s brilliant wit, poignant harmony, and... More Info

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Oct 26 - 28

Junie B. Jones the Musical, Jr.

Presented by Vicksburg Performing Arts Center at Vicksburg Performing Arts Center

Junie B. Jones, The Musical is a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, brought to life in a genuinely comical (and not... More Info

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Oct 26 - Nov 04

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Presented by WMU University Theatre at Western Michigan University - Gilmore Theatre Complex

Gazpacho, anyone? Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is a zany new musical adapted from Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film by the same name.... More Info

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Nov 09 - 11

Monty Python's Spamalot

Presented by Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium

The Tony Award®- winning Best Musical, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, begins its search for the Holy Grail in the fall of 2018. This outrageous musical... More Info

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Nov 08 - 11

eLLe: New Position

Presented by Queer Theatre Kalamazoo at Queer Theatre Kalamazoo

Lane, Naya, Izabel and Mia find their work lives and relationships in transition, but they never thought their identities would be on the line as... More Info

Nov 16 - 18

The Heart of Robin Hood

Presented by Vicksburg Performing Arts Center at Vicksburg Performing Arts Center

Every legendary hero has to start somewhere. The Heart of Robin Hood is filled with swashbuckling, acrobatics, comedy, romance and original music,... More Info

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Nov 09 - 18

The Lady in Question

Presented by WMU University Theatre at Western Michigan University - Gilmore Theatre Complex

A free-wheeling satire of 1940’s thrillers, The Lady in Question tells the suspenseful tale of Gertrude Garnet, the most glamorous concert pianist... More Info