Upcoming Events
Joel Mabus and Carrie Newcomer Concert and Workshop - Make a Joyful Sound: The Fresh Voice of Spiritual Music
Carrie Newcomer
Joel Mabus
Concert: Friday, November 19, 2010, 8:00pm
Workshop: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 9:00am-4:00pm
The Michigan Festival of Sacred Music, in collaboration with Transformations Spirituality Center, presents singer-songwriters Carrie Newcomer and Joel Mabus in concert Friday night, November 19, with workshops on Saturday, November 20.
They will explore spirituality and the power of the voice in song to explore life's meanings.
Learn more about Joel Mabus at www.joelmabus.com and on YouTube. He is also part of the Kalamazoo FretBoard Festival
Learn more about Carrie Newcomer at www.carrienewcomer.com and become a Facebook fan.
--"Carrie Newcomer, whose work also sparks discussion, will be onstage with me (Parker Palmer). If you don't know this superb singer-songwriter, you are in for a treat." Center for Courage and Renewal’s Newsletter, February 2010
--As Rolling Stone said, "Rapturously tuneful, Newcomer's material asks all the right questions and refuses to settle for easy answers."
Location:
Holy Family Chapel, Nazareth
3427 Gull Road
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]
Tickets:
- Concert $17 in advance, $20 at the door - Friday, November 19, 2010 at 8 p.m.
- Workshop $50 in advance, $60 at the door - Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
- Both Concert and Workshop $60 in advance
For more information about this event, go to the Transformations Spirituality Center website.
Watoto Children's Choir
Watoto Children's Choir
Wednesday, February 23, 2011, Time TBA
Watoto is a response to the cry of the orphaned and vulnerable children of Africa, whose lives have been ravaged by war and disease. Founded by Senior Pastors Gary and Marilyn Skinner, Watoto is birthed through Watoto Church, a thriving local church in Kampala, Uganda.
The Watoto Children’s Choirs have toured internationally since 1994. These choirs bring a message of hope to many parts of the world which include countries such as Uganda, Australia, Canada, UK, USA, South Africa, Brazil, Israel, Germany and France. The choir is made up of children who are part of Watoto’s program.
Accompanied by adult choir leaders from Watoto Church , Watoto’s performances are a soulful blend of African rhythm, contemporary gospel and ethnic dance. Through their music the choir share their unique stories and express their new found hope. The children’s energy and sincerity continue to inspire audiences all around the world.
Venue TBA
For more information about Watoto, go to the Watoto Children's Choir website.
Upcoming events subject to change.