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Listings of arts organizations who have connected with the ACGK through the years. Each listing is a profile where you can learn more about the organization, see samples of its work, view events, and find contact information and link to website. You can narrow your search by filtering by organization name, organization type/genre, location, or searching by key words.

Out of Favor Boys

Music

Since coming together in 2003, the Out of Favor Boys has evolved into a blues staple in the region. The band has represented Kalamazoo in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and has played festivals, clubs and private parties from Detroit to Chicago. OFB has recorded four studio CDs and one live CD. They are currently promoting their latest self-titled CD and are starting to work on materials for their next release.

Overneath Creative Collective

Commercial Business ; Film/Video ; Media ; Music ; Theatre ; Visual Arts

We want to create something with you! What’s your big idea? What would take your business, career, or dream to the next level? If it moves you, inspires you, or ignites your passion – that’s the sort of thing we’re involved with. We tell stories through broadcast commercials, corporate promos, or testimonial videos. We’ll make your music a reality in our recording studio and live on stage. We do a lot of different things, but our goal is always the same… WE MAKE WHAT MOVES YOU!

Renaissance Enterprises

Music

Renaissance Enterprises was founded in l988 by folk singer/songwriter Bob Rowe to fill a cultural void, by bringing the arts to institutionalized audiences who have little, or no access to them through any other means.

Rootead

Dance ; Educational ; Music ; Nonprofit

Rootead is a 501(c)3 organization in Kalamazoo, MI. Our mission is: Birthing Justice & Body Awareness. We achieve this mission through offering movement classes, workshops, house concerts and resources in sustainability, social justice and living to Kalamazoo and its surrounding communities. Body awareness is vital in our vision at Rootead. When you know your body, you can start to focus on your mind. The body can serve a distraction of the soul’s work if it isn’t nourished. To accomplish this goal of replenishing the body, Rootead offers yoga, drum and dance, nutrition and lifestyle education. We especially focus on providing our service pregnant women (birthwork), youth, elderly, families. We strive to empower low income families of color, to make all of our offerings affordable and accessible to all. This work has to be done to heal our collective community.

Schlitz Creek Bluegrass Band

Music

Hailing from the mountains of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Schlitz Creek features what has become known as "Bluegrass With Some Bite." The group performs a unique variety of bluegrass music that cannot be classified as strictly traditional or progressive. Their repertoire includes standard bluegrass tunes as well as a collection of refreshing and unusual choices for a bluegrass band. Performing material from such bluegrass legends as the Dillards and Flatt & Scruggs, they also surprise and delight audiences with selections from the Monkees, Bob Seger, the Beatles, Kenny Rogers, the Bee Gees, and Cheap Trick. Using the classic single-microphone technique, their high-energy stage show has transformed Schlitz Creek into a crowd favorite on the regional bluegrass festival circuit. Don't miss the hot pickin' and smooth vocal harmonizations of the Schlitz Creek Bluegrass Band. Combing a rowdy approach with fun music and down home humor, the boys began playing their music in the bowling alleys, beer gardens, and pool halls of southwest Michigan in 2002. After logging 10,000 hours of dedicated practice and public performing experience, the band's popularity has grown and their schedule is now regularly filled well in advance with events throughout the midwest ranging from private parties to wedding receptions to Woodstock-esque folk festivals. The band has not released recordings of their music because they must be experienced in person to be believed.

Sentimental Journey Swing Band

Music

A four piece ensemble (guitar, string bass, fiddle, trumpet) that plays standard jazz and contemporary tunes from the 30's 40's 50's and 60's. Band features vocal harmonies along with a vast library of classic tunes presented in a light, easy-going manner that is perfect for any venue. Examples of just some of the tunes played are, Sentimental Journey (of course,) Chattanooga Choo-Choo, My Blue Heaven, Sunny Side of the Street, Dream a Little Dream, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, Tangerine, plus over 50 more. With over 150 years of combined musical experience, a vast library of great classic swing tunes, and little humor, Sentimental Journey Swing Band is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Soul Artistry LLC

Educational ; Music ; Traditional Arts

Soul Artistry LLC specializes in experience curating, artistry development, artistic provision, arts nonprofit and artist self care consulting.

Speak It Forward Inc.

Educational ; Literature/Poetry ; Music ; Nonprofit

Transforming the lives of youth and adults by using spoken-word poetry as a vehicle to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, break down barriers and instill a sense of empowerment and community.

Stulberg International String Competition

Music

Since 1975, the Stulberg International String Competition has brought the luminaries of the string world to Kalamazoo for its annual Competition and Master Classes. Its mission is to promote excellence in string instrument performance by gifted young artists under the age of 20.

The Chrysalis Institute

Literature/Poetry ; Music ; Theatre ; Traditional Arts ; Visual Arts

The Chrysalis Institute is a multi-faceted artist resource organization, fostering the creative process and centering the voices of emerging BI&POC artists. We invite creators who work in music, visual arts, performance, and writing to participate in our offerings. Through The Milkweed Learning Hub, Waystation Podcast, and Chrysalis Residency, we encourage artists to learn, share, and retreat, while offering resources for personal development, showcase opportunities and spaces for restoration.

The Gilmore

Festivals ; Music

Created in 1989 to honor the legacy of Irving S. Gilmore, the organization is known for its biennial Gilmore Piano Festival, a three-week celebration of piano music; the Gilmore Awards, a regular series of awards presented to deserving pianists based on a non-competitive process; and commissioning of composers to create new works for the piano. Since 1989, 14 biennial Festivals have been enjoyed by thousands of visitors to west Michigan. Eight Gilmore Artists and 36 Gilmore Young Artists have been recognized, and 35 new works have been created for the piano. Two distinctive concert series—Piano Masters and Rising Stars—ensure that world-class piano music is presented continually. In addition, a major program dedicated to community engagement and music education touches the lives of thousands of area children and adults by offering neighborhood concerts, piano lessons in elementary schools, music therapy, group lessons for adults, toddler-friendly concert experiences, summer piano camp, master classes, and much more.

THE PINE LUNCH

Music

THE PINE LUNCH acoustic trio serves up a blend of savory songs and tasteful harmony, music to satisfy the cravings of your heart. Playing guitar, bass, and mandolin, they present a mix of time-honored traditional folk, pop, blues, swing, and gospel as well as some fun, original songs. Their love for music is infectious and entertaining for audiences of all ages. Song samples and videos may be found on our Facebook page: https://soundcloud.com/thepinelunch/

The Red Sea Pedestrians

Music

The Red Sea Pedestrians are a full-blown, instrument-swapping fusion between tradition and the here-and-now. We’re talkin’ high-energy world-beat grooves, hypnotic laments from the earth, songs of celebration and wonder; a warped and beautiful blend of American Roots, Rock, Klezmer, Gypsy, Classical and Jazz, all filtered through the band’s original vision. RSP are a melting pot of six distinct singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalists, almost a self-contained variety show. Their sound is first defined by the sweet interplay between clarinet and violin, further colored by a kaleidoscope of guitar, banjo, keyboard and mandolin, and driven by a rhythm section deep in the pocket. Multi-layered lyrics, rich harmonies, and masterful playing complete the experience. This is a band that can pull you in with a tender folk ballad, get you up and dancing to a ragtime jam, break into a frantic instrumental barn-burner, and then blow your mind with a heavy psychedelic rock freakout. Their captivating live shows and ambitious CDs have been getting rave reviews and building a dedicated fan base throughout Michigan's independent music community for over a decade, including back-to-back WYCE Jammie Awards for Best Roots Album for "Adrift" (2010) and "The Electromagnetic Escape" (2011). The bands’ 6th CD will be released in summer of 2016. The Red Sea Pedestrians are proud members of the Earthwork Music Collective, a group of artists who believe in the intrinsic and historical power of music to raise both community and self-awareness and serve to facilitate and encourage original music in the state of Michigan and beyond. Check out Red Sea Pedestrians' performance of Take Back The Sun!

The Suzuki Academy of Kalamazoo

Educational ; Kids/Family ; Music ; Nonprofit

We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit music school providing private and group lessons for all ages and skill levels in violin, viola, cello, guitar, ukulele, mandolin, piano, and percussion.

Thompson Tutoring

Educational ; Music

Music Lessons IN-YOUR-HOME Piano, Voice, Band & String Instruments,Drums

Unwinding Movement

Dance ; Educational ; Festivals ; Film/Video ; Kids/Family ; Literature/Poetry ; Media ; Music ; Retail ; Traditional Arts ; Travel ; Visual Arts

Offering you space to connect with your own inner place. I truly believe you have a creative side in your mind, a body that heals, and a higher self that is always present to support you. My job here is to support you in seeing that for yourself. I offer various ways to support and facilitate this process including art workshops, participation in art fairs, community connection, massage therapy, and education. This movement is growing into a traveling organization with community at the center and a home base in Kalamazoo, MI.

West Michigan Music Group

West Michigan Opera Project

Music

Opera for ALL! West Michigan Opera Project is devoted to providing unprecedented workshop and perfomance opportunities to singers of all ages and is dedicated to educational outreach, as well as community enrichment.

WMU College of Fine Arts

Dance ; Educational ; Film/Video ; Gallery/Museum ; Literature/Poetry ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Theatre ; Traditional Arts ; Visual Arts

The College of Fine Arts includes the Gwen Frostic School of Art, Departments of Dance and Theatre, plus the School of Music. The College offers degree professional programs for undergraduate and graduate studies in the arts, arts education, music therapy, and performing arts administration. The College of Fine Arts is a college of distinction, having all of its programs accredited by national professional associations. Please visit the website at www.wmich.edu/cfa .

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