2022 Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ancient Mongolian fusion with modern sensibilities and world music rhythms

Traditional Hebrew and Jewish music + originals played with ancient instruments

Dàn bau master/composer presents music on traditional Vietnamese instruments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vocal, chamber and solo works from women composers throughout history

An ensemble of acclaimed musicians reimagine classic American folk songs

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

Sing-along of Handel’s Messiah with professional musicians