Concerts in the Park - Yolonda Lavender

Concerts in the Park, one of Kalamazoo’s long standing traditions offered Sunday’s in June, July and August in Bronson Park, delivers a unique offering unlike other concert series in Kalamazoo. The 2015 season has an exciting mix of music genres – jazz, blues, gospel, big band, bluegrass, American roots and Broadway

Each concert is free, and is friendly for the entire family. Bringing picnic meals (no grilling allowed), blankets or lawn chairs is encouraged. Each concert begins at 4pm and the concerts’ rain location is First United Methodist Church, just across from Bronson Park (unless otherwise noted).

August 2 – Yolonda Lavender

Yolonda Lavender is a multifaceted artist serving as the Executive Director of the Black Arts & Cultural Center in Kalamazoo and a national recording artist with the independent label Truth Tone Records. Yolonda is a singer/songwriter and a native of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Yolonda has performed on stages around the country and takes pride in using her artistry to spread the messages of peace and love and to promote social justice all in an effort to evoke change.

As a special treat to concert goers PopCity Popcorn will be selling popcorn and water in Bronson Park.

Concerts in the Park is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, with support from the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation and the City of Kalamazoo. Additional support provided by WMUK 102.1, PNC, Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church and Adams Outdoor.