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ARTbreak Video: Craft in America: Borders and Neig...

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Part of the PBS Peabody Award-winning documentary series, Borders and Neighbors explores the connections between Mexico and the United States... More Info

Sep 27

Reception & Artist's Talk with Inka Essenhigh

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Welcome the artist behind the vivid solo exhibition by this New York-based painter. Inka Essenhigh’s large-format paintings offer ethereal expression... More Info

Sep 29

Hot Glass on Tap : Oktobeerfest!

Presented by Glass Art Kalamazoo at Glass Art Kalamazoo

One of our biggest (and funnest) fundraiser of the year! On September 29th from 7-10pm our resident artists and friends will bring the heat as we... More Info

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Oct 02

ARTbreak Talk: Alliance of Kalamazoo Artists

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

The Alliance of Kalamazoo Artists is a multi-media collective of artists and artisans. Meet artists Ellen Nelson, Judith Konesni (Avolio Glasswerks),... More Info

Oct 05

Art Hop: College Night

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Students from Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and Western Michigan University are welcome to come enjoy art-making, free food,... More Info

Oct 05

Timothy R. Botts – Expressive Calligraphy

Presented by Michigan Festival of Sacred Music at First Baptist Church

Timothy R. Botts is a master calligrapher who studied graphic design and calligraphy at Carnegie-Mellon University. After graduation, he spent three... More Info

Oct 09

ARTbreak Talk: Global Glass: Art and Artists

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Laura Cotton, Curator and Gallery Manager at the Alfred Berkowitz Gallery, U-M Dearborn, will discuss the art and artists that are featured in the... More Info

Oct 10

Art League: Membership Celebration & Lecture

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Crime Scene Conservation: Preserving the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death. This is the story of the brilliant woman who pioneered the field of... More Info

Oct 05

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 05

Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital: October Art Hop

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hopsital

Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital celebrates the creativity of their patients, staff, and community and recognizes that art can be a powerful healing... More Info

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

Sep 26

Artist Happy Hour

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre (formerly Epic Theatre)

Artist Happy Hour! Wednesday, September 26 at 5 p.m. | Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre (2nd floor, Epic Center) Mingle: Grab a drink and enjoy a few snacks... More Info

Sep 29

The 5th China Festival at WMU

Presented by Kalamazoo Chinese Academy at Western Michigan University - Student Recreation Center

The China Festival at WMU was established to broaden understanding about Chinese culture within West Michigan communities. The 5th China Festival at... More Info

Sep 30

Composer/organist premieres new work on fine arts ...

Presented by The 2018 Milwood Series at Milwood United Methodist

Composer/Organist Graeme Shields will appear at Kalamazoo’s Milwood United Methodist Church for a 3 p.m. concert on Sunday, September 30. Part of... More Info

Oct 01

Creating Connection Workshop: Marquette

at Peter White Public Library

Attracting new audiences, retaining existing audiences, and staying connected with communities are some of the most difficult work undertaken by... More Info

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Oct 20

A Bernstein Tribute: 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 02

Creating Connection Workshop: Cheboygan

Presented by Creating Connection at Cheboygan Opera House

Attracting new audiences, retaining existing audiences, and staying connected with communities are some of the most difficult work undertaken by... More Info

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Oct 11

Creating Connection Workshop: Midland

Presented by Creating Connection at Midland Center for the Arts

Attracting new audiences, retaining existing audiences, and staying connected with communities are some of the most difficult work undertaken by... More Info

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Oct 12

Creating Connection Workshop: Lansing

Presented by Creating Connection at Lake Michigan Room

Attracting new audiences, retaining existing audiences, and staying connected with communities are some of the most difficult work undertaken by... More Info

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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

Sep 29

Bachtoberfest

Presented by Kalamazoo Bach Festival Society at Bell's Eccentric Cafe

Back by popular demand, “Who Hit John?” joins Kalamazoo Bach Festival to celebrate season 72 with a silent auction and wine and liquor pull at Bells... More Info

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Sep 30

Under the Streetlamp

Presented by Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium

Featuring former leading cast members of hit Broadway musicals including “JERSEY BOYS,” Under the Streetlamp is a concert celebration of classic... More Info

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Oct 05

The Willis Clan at the Kalamazoo State Theatre

Presented by Kalamazoo State Theatre at Kalamazoo State Theatre

Discovered on “America’s Got Talent” and featured on the Today Show’s “Sound of Music,” The Willis Clan is one of the most gifted... More Info

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Oct 05

Bahar Ensemble with Orchestra Rouh

Presented by Michigan Festival of Sacred Music at First Baptist Church

Bahar Ensemble is a collection of musicians from Kurdistan, Saudi Arabia and the United States playing traditional Middle Eastern music around the... More Info

Oct 06

Stulberg-From the Top Listening Party

Presented by Stulberg International String Competition and WMUK at Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre (formerly Epic Theatre)

Join us for a listening party to celebrate the broadcast of From the Top’s documentary program recorded at the 2018 Competition. The fun begins at... More Info

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Oct 07

Stulberg Finalist & the WMU Symphony Orchestra...

Presented by Stulberg International String Competition and WMU School of Music at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium

The Stulberg International String Competition and WMU School of Music welcome 2018 Finalist Nathan Le (cello) back to Kalamazoo for a performance... More Info

Oct 07

Fifth House Ensemble - “Degenerate Art”

Presented by Michigan Festival of Sacred Music at Kalamazoo College - Dalton Theatre

Praised by the New York Times for its “conviction, authority, and finesse,” the Chicago-based Fifth House Ensemble harnesses the collaborative... More Info

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Oct 11

Legendary Drummer Billy Hart

Presented by WMU Jazz at Western Michigan University - Dalton Center Recital Hall

The WMU Jazz Masters Series Presents legendary drummer Billy Hart on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 7:30 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall at... More Info

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Oct 06

Emporium Presents: Puddles Pity Party at the Kalam...

Presented by Kalamazoo State Theatre at Kalamazoo State Theatre [18528]

The ‘Sad Clown with the Golden Voice’ is here with his heartfelt anthems and a suitcase full of Kleenex! This Pity Party is not all sadness and... More Info

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Sep 21 - Oct 07

Hello, Dolly!

Presented by Kalamazoo Civic Theatre at Kalamazoo Civic Auditorium

Currently enjoying a blockbuster revival on Broadway, Hello Dolly bursts onto the stage with humor, romance, high-energy dancing, and some of the... More Info

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Sep 21 - Oct 07

Almost, Maine

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

Surprising, hilarious and charming, Almost, Maine is an intimate look at love, mending hearts, and small-town America. *No children under 10... More Info

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Oct 12

Live Nation Presents: Comedian Anthony Jeselnik Fu...

Presented by Kalamazoo State Theatre at Kalamazoo State Theatre

Due to popular demand, renowned comedian Anthony Jeselnik is performing at the Kalamazoo State Theatre Friday, October 12th! Jeselnik is a comedy... More Info

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Oct 05 - 14

Love, Loss, and What I Wore

Presented by Kalamazoo Civic Theatre at Carver Center

This intimate collection of stories uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories to which all... More Info

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Sep 28 - Oct 14

BEYOND THE RAINBOW: THE JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL

Presented by Farmers Alley Theatre at Farmers Alley Theatre

Adored by millions, Judy Garland wowed us from the time she was a teenager in pigtails singing “Over the Rainbow,” to her legendary 1961... More Info

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Oct 05 - 14

Shakespeare in Love

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

A young William Shakespeare has writer’s block, a deadline, and no way out. That is, until he lays eyes on the beautiful, but otherwise engaged,... 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