2018 Events

This exhibit featured the work of a master calligrapher who designed more than 600 books and bibles in a 40-year career.

A collection of musicians presented traditional Middle Eastern music with the group they mentor, Orchestra Rouh.

The Chicago-based chamber ensemble delved into music that was censored, banned, and deemed “degenerate” by oppressive regimes in the 20th century. This engagement was supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Michigan Council for Arts […]

Whether playing Bach or Chance the Rapper, this innovative musician finds new ways for the cello to connect to a modern audience.

A trio of Syrian musicians on voice, oud, and percussion offered a varied repertoire, rooted in the rich musical heritage of the Arab Middle East.

Artists drawn from the Midwest performed a program of Hindu music & dance at the Kalamazoo College Light Fine Arts Building.

Self-described as “the Neo-Folk World-Rock Ensemble from Montreal and Kentucky”, the music of HuDost crosses all borders and barriers.

With their traditional costumes and instruments, a concert with Tlen-Huicani is like taking a musical journey through Mexico and South America.

As part of the November Art Hop, three Native American stories about the night sky were featured at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum Planetarium.

This vocal ensemble commemorates the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day with works of composers affected by the war.

A prizewinner of national and international competitions, acclaimed pianist and composer Arsentiy Kharitonov performed a solo recital.

An exploration of the Night Sky that brought together music/textural imagery for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Singing in ancient languages of world religions, the Kirtan invited the audience into devotional chanting across interfaith paths to unity.

One of the most significant Arab musicians of his generation, Simon Shaheen has earned international acclaim as a virtuoso on the oud and violin.

Peace songs from around the world were presented by composer/performer Frances Kozlowski and friends.

Kalamazoo artists with brass and other instruments celebrated the 20th anniversary of the church’s Létourneau organ and its recent renovation.

Billy Jonas, David LaMotte, and Dawud Wharnsby – three “brothers” from the three Abrahamic faiths – teamed up to create music strengthened by diversity.

A community tradition since 1995, the annual Messiah Sing was held in the historic First Congregational United Church of Christ in downtown Kalamazoo.