Spektral Quartet

Spektral Quartet

Monday, March 7, 2022
Stetson Chapel, Kalamazoo College

This three-time Grammy-nominated string quartet is known for creating seamless connections across centuries.

Il Dolce Suono

Il Dolce Suono – Ki Kolech Arev

Thursday, March 10, 2022
KNAC/First Baptist Church

A special concert of Jewish and secular music from late medieval Italy performed by countertenor Doron Schleifer and early keyboard/recorder specialist Corina Marti.

Rene Meave with Kris Paul

Rene Meave with Kris Paul

Sat, April 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Food Innovation Center

In partnership with the 2022 Kalamazoo Foodways Symposium, we will present musicians Rene Meave and Kris Paul.

Frank Silva w/Bob Ricci

Frank Silva & Bob Ricci

Monday, July 11, 2022
The Fountains at Bronson Place

Multi-instrumentalist Frank Silva joins keyboardist Bob Ricci for an afternoon concert at The Fountains at Bronson Place.

Music at the Dark Sky

Music at the Dark Sky Park

Friday, August 12, 2022
Dr. T.K. Lawless Park, Vandalia, MI

Festival favs Samuel Nalangira, Carolyn Koebel & Joel Pixley-Fink play under the stars of the Dark Sky Park.

Migratory Music at the Kalamazoo Nature Center

Migratory Music

Saturday, Sept. 10 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Kalamazoo Nature Center

Experience the Kalamazoo Nature Center with live music from local artists.

Tuvergen Band

Tuvergen Band

Sunday, September 18, 2022
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Ancient Mongolian fusion with modern sensibilities and world music rhythms

Yamma Ensemble

Yamma Ensemble

Monday, September 19, 2022
Congregation of Moses

Traditional Hebrew and Jewish music + originals played with ancient instruments

Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ

Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ

Sunday, September 25, 2022
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Dàn bau master/composer presents music on traditional Vietnamese instruments

Puuluup

Puuluup

Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Dormouse Theatre

Modern folk with a pinch of the surreal featuring traditional Estonian bowed lyres

In a Landscape Trailwalk

“In a Landscape” Trail Walk

Saturday, October 1, 2022
Kleinstuck Preserve
(Meet at the Maple Street YMCA tennis courts)

A trail walk converges on a nature-inspired improvisation by Mike Weis (percussion) and Elizabeth Start (cello)

Thornetta Davis

Thornetta Davis

Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Bell's Eccentric Café

Crowned “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues”, Thornetta’s strong voice and smooth delivery have been wowing audiences for over 30 years.

Sweetbriar Sisters

Sweetbriar Sisters

Friday, October 7 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Kalamazoo Public Library (Downtown)

All-female ukulele trio celebrating KPL’s 150th anniversary at the October Art Hop

Taking Turns with Steve Flick and Autumn

Taking Turns Organ Program

Sunday, October 23, 2022
KNAC/First Baptist Church

Organists Steve Flick and Autumn present the full range of the Létourneau organ

Wayfaring

Wayfaring

Thursday, October 27, 2022
Bell's Eccentric Café

Bassist/vocalist Katie Ernst and multi- instrumentalist James Falzone drawing from jazz, folk, blues and more

Kalamazoo College Obon Festival

Kalamazoo College Campus Obon

Saturday, October 29, 2022
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Kalamazoo College Quad

Experience Taiko drumming in the quad of Kalamazoo College with an ensemble of area and visiting percussionists.

Kalamazoo College Obon Festival

Taiko Drumming Master Classes

Sunday, October 30, 2022
1:30 PM and 3:30 PM
Light Fine Arts Building
Kalamazoo College

Students of all ages can learn the Japanese art of Taiko drumming from visiting artist Ken Koshio.

Tapestry

Tapestry: “Web of Lace”

Sunday, November 13, 2022
Portage Chapel Hill United Methodist Church

Vocal, chamber and solo works from women composers throughout history

American Patchwork Quartet

American Patchwork Quartet

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Stetson Chapel, Kalamazoo College

An ensemble of acclaimed musicians reimagine classic American folk songs

Alla Boara

Alla Boara

Sunday, November 20, 2022
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Modern arrangements of Italy’s diverse history of regional folk music

Messiah Sing

Messiah Sing

Sunday, November 27, 2022
First Congregational United Church of Christ

Sing-along of Handel’s Messiah with professional musicians

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