Music at the Dark Sky Park

Friday, August 14 at 8:30 PM
Dr. T.K. Lawless Park
Vandalia, MI

Festival favorites The Birdseed Salesmen perform under the stars of the Dark Sky Park.

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Migratory Music

Sunday, Sept. 13 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Kalamazoo Nature Center

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

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Biribá Union

Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 PM
Bell's Back Room

A unique rhythmic cocktail of Brazilian music, American roots, hip-hop + jazz

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Sound & Spirit of Kalamazoo

Sunday, September 27 at 4:00 PM
Unity of Kalamazoo

Featuring musicians from across the area, representing diverse faiths and traditions

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Duke Ellington Sacred Concert

Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo

A fusion of jazz, big band, gospel + spiritual themes by the acclaimed jazz musician

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Kleinstuck Trail Walk

Saturday, October 10 at 6:00 PM
Kleinstuck Preserve

Featuring the soundscapes of Song of the Alvar, a new project from percussionist Mike Weis

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Stundom

Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM
Bell's Back Room

The acclaimed trio blends Nordic folk traditions with classical chamber music.

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Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago

Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 PM
Kalamazoo College
Light Fine Arts Building

Experience the richness and vibrancy of traditional Korean performing arts.

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Neta Elkayam + Amit Hai Cohen

Sunday, October 18 at 4:00 PM
Congregation of Moses

The musical duo invites listeners on a vibrant journey from Jerusalem to Morocco.

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The Lodger (1927)

With organist David Briggs + special guests Silent But Deadly

Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 PM
First Congregational Church

Silent-era Hitchcock thriller film with a live improvised score by organist David Briggs

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Music Medicine Collective

Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 PM
Kalamazoo Public Library
(Downtown)

Meditative and contemplative offerings from weavers of music, storytelling, and healing.

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The Nagash Ensemble

Sunday, November 15 at 7:00 PM
Kalamazoo College
Stetson Chapel

Combining the spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, and the energy of jazz + rock.

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Ana Everling

Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 PM
Dormouse Theatre

Centuries-old Romanian folk sounds with a modern, spellbinding voice

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Wellspring Partnership

November 20-22 (Three Shows)
Wellspring Theater

A special partnership with Kalamazoo’s amazing modern dance organization

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Messiah Sing

Sunday, November 29 at 4:00 PM
First Congregational Church

Sing-along of Handel’s Messiah with professional orchestra and soloists

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