Community Calendar

Known for unique interpretations of classical works, French pianist Hélène Grimaud will perform masterworks by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms. Accepted at age 13 into the Paris Conservatoire, Grimaud won first prize in piano performance there just three years later. In 1987, she was invited by Daniel Barenboim to perform with the Orchestre de Paris, marking the launch of her musical career. An exclusive Deutsche Grammophon recording artist, her recordings have earned her the Cannes Classical Recording of the Year, Choc du Monde de la musique, Diapason d’or, Grand Prix du disque, and the Echo Klassik Award. Her most recent recordings, released in 2023, are “Silent Songs” and “For Clara.”

Concert Preview · 6:30 pm · Dr. Sophié van der Westhuizen

Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.

From Star Wars to Frozen to Armageddon, to The Titanic to The Martian. An entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong, combined with some of the stuff they got right. The show incorporates the latest films as well as some classics that you may not have known had any science in them at all!

It's the return of the ultimate glass blowing competition! Glass blowers from Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and beyond will descend upon Glass Art Kalamazoo studios for two days of head-to-head battle in the hot shop and flame shop. Witness the thrilling action as they clash to capture the victory belt in a series of artistic competitions. Cheer on your favorite performances and cast your vote to help decide who receives cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights for the year!

This year’s theme is “Favorite Storybook Characters” and will include a mini book drive in addition to the hot glass action. This community event is free to attend and open to all ages.

Friday April 25 | 3pm-10pm
Saturday April 26 | 9am-6pm

Open studio event, no tickets or reservations necessary. See you there!

TWO FULL DAYS to shop The Spring Craft Show at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center.
April 26th 9-3
April 27th 10-3
FREE ADMISSION

Shop and support over 200 small businesses all under one roof. Giveaways throughout the weekend! Perfect opportunity to shop spring or find that one of a kind Mother's Day gift.

Boutique clothing
handmade
FOOD
home decor
GIFTS
jewelry, candles & MORE!

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The High School Area Show offers a unique opportunity for high school artists from Kalamazoo and surrounding counties to participate in a juried exhibition and display their work in a museum setting. This program also provides students the chance to win scholarships and prizes. The KIA is proud to support emerging artistic talent and committed to increasing young people’s access to arts and art education. The show is open to high school students residing in Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties.

Original art in the following media will be on view:

2-D Mixed Media
3-D Mixed Media
Ceramics
Drawing/Pastels/Prints
Fiber/Leather
Glass
Jewelry
Metal/Sculpture
Painting
Photography
Printed Digital Art
Wood

High School Area Show installation photo by Colleen Woolpert.

It's the return of the ultimate glass blowing competition! Glass blowers from Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and beyond will descend upon Glass Art Kalamazoo studios for two days of head-to-head battle in the hot shop and flame shop. Witness the thrilling action as they clash to capture the victory belt in a series of artistic competitions. Cheer on your favorite performances and cast your vote to help decide who receives cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights for the year!

This year’s theme is “Favorite Storybook Characters” and will include a mini book drive in addition to the hot glass action. This community event is free to attend and open to all ages.

Friday April 25 | 3pm-10pm
Saturday April 26 | 9am-6pm

Open studio event, no tickets or reservations necessary. See you there!

Enjoy a free swashbuckling, family-friendly audio theatre adventure with All Ears Theatre. Performed live in the style of radio's golden age, "Zorro and the King's Gold" features actors, musicians, and sound effects artists (who produce the story’s soundscape using common - and sometimes unconventional - objects).

Zorro and the King's Gold was written by Daryl McCullough and is being directed by Donald Ramlow.

This free event introduces your family and friends to the amazing experiences at Wesley Woods Summer Camp. Enjoy archery, games, arts and crafts, BBQ picnic, tours. Meet the staff, explore the camp and make s'mores by the campfire.

RSVPs are helpful but not required. Complete the online form, call 269-721-8291 or email registrar@wesleywoodsmi.org. https://graceoutside.org/event/family-fun-day/

Two of the oldest vocal ensembles in Kalamazoo combine forces to present "Together We Sing". The Kalamazoo Male Chorus and the Kalamazoo Community Chorale will celebrate music and collaboration on Sunday, April 27, at 3PM, at First Presbyterian Church, 321 W. South St. Our two groups will separately showcase the beauty of soaring treble melodies provided by the women of the KCC and rich, resonant, lower harmonies from the KMC. We'll also join together to create a 100+ person mixed-voice choir. Don't miss this exciting event that demonstrates the power and impact of music when we come together in song!