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Arts & Entertainment
Performing
Arts | Galleries | Movie Theaters
In 1985, the Arts Council initiated an exhibition program, putting changing exhibits of work by Kalamazoo County artists in the offices of a downtown architectural firm. An offshoot of this exhibition program, Art Hop, was established in 1995 as a quarterly event. In 1998, the Art Hop moved to its current, monthly event status, and continues as a dynamic, artistically relevant exhibition throughout downtown Kalamazoo on the first Friday of each month. Expanded versions occur during March, June, October, and December, and have included record numbers of artists, hop sites and attendees during the first half of 2008.
September Art Hop
No matter what time of year you visit Kalamazoo,
you will find a wealth of cultural and entertainment
offerings, from classical to jazz, from avante
garde theater to traveling Broadway
shows. With nine live theaters, three colleges
and a major university, Kalamazoo is a magnet
for big-name, touring artists and musicians.
All Ears Theater
First Baptist Church
315 W. Michigan Ave., Downtown Kalamazoo
www.allearstheatre.org
All Ears Theatre debuted in January 2002 as a collaboration of local artists organized by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Twelve free performances (comedies and dramas) in the style of radio's golden age are presented each season.
Arts
Council of
Greater Kalamazoo
Epic Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall Suite 203, Kalamazoo
(269) 342-5059
www.kalamazooarts.com
Founded in 1966, the mission of the Arts Council is to support, promote and
fund the arts in the Greater Kalamazoo area. The Arts Council manages exhibits
at eight locations, the monthly Art Hop, All Ears Theatre and concerts in the park summer concert series.
Barn Theatre
13351 State Highway
M-96, Augusta
(269) 731-4121
www.barntheatre.com
Michigan’s oldest professional summer stock theatre, featuring guest
artists from Broadway and television.
Chenery Auditorium
714 S. Westnedge Ave.,
Kalamazoo
(269) 337-0440
Comstock Community Auditorium
2107 N. 26th St., Comstock
(269) 388-9381
Donald E. Overlander
Bandshell
Portage Central Park
(269) 329-4522
Epic Center
359 South Kalamazoo Mall,
Kalamazoo
(269) 342-5059;
www.epiccenter.org
Home for the arts in Kalamazoo. The Arts Council, Black Arts & Cultural
Center and more are all located in the 89,000 square foot Industrial Art Deco
style building.
Farmers Alley Theatre
221 Farmers Alley
Kalamazoo, MI. 49007
Box Office: (269)343-2727
www.farmersalleytheatre.com
Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo
(269) 337-7333
www.kzoo.edu/theatre
Fontana Chamber
Arts
Epic Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall
Suite 200, Kalamazoo
(269) 382-7774; www.fontanachamberarts.org
Hayloft
Theatre
Celery Flats Historical Area
7335 Garden Lane, Portage
(269) 329-4522 or 324-9200
Irving S. Gilmore
International Keyboard Festival
(269) 342-1166
www.thegilmore.com
This biennial event that music lovers anticipate features two weeks of incredible
performances and exceptional musical experiences offered by legendary artists
and the best new talent from around the world such as Van Cliburn, Harry Connick
Jr., Chick Corea, Diana Krall, Peter Cincotti, Peter Nero, Alfred Brendel and
Michael Feinstein.
The University Theatre
Gilmore Theatre Complex
Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo
(269) 387-6222
www.wmich.edu/theatre
Located on the campus of Western Michigan
University in the 44,000 sq. ft. Gilmore Theatre Complex, The University Theatre showcases a full-season of contemporary
dramas, classic musicals and cutting-edge new works produced by the faculty, staff and students of Western’s award-winning Department of Theatre.
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Kalamazoo Ballet
Co.
431 E. South St., Kalamazoo
(269) 343-3027
Kalamazoo Civic
Theatre
329 S. Park, at South Street, Kalamazoo
(269) 343-1313
www.kazoocivic.com
Widely recognized as a shining example of exemplary community theatre.
Kalamazoo Concert
Band
Kalamazoo
(269) 806-6597
www.kzoocb.org Kalamazoo Symphony
Orchestra
Epic Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo
(269) 349-7759
www.kalamazoosymphony.com
Miller Auditorium
Howard Street, near Stadium Dr., WMU, Kalamazoo
(269) 387-2300
www.millerauditorium.com
The premier performing arts center in Southwest Michigan for Broadway National Tours including Les Miserables and the Phantom of the Opera, world renown symphonies such as Boston Pops and the New York Philharmonic, internationally acclaimed acts and performances by stars such as Tony Bennett, Bill Cosby, Jerry Seinfeld and more.
New Vic Theatre
134 E. Vine St., Kalamazoo
(269) 381-3328
www.newvictheatre.org
State Theatre
406 S. Burdick, Kalamazoo
(269) 345-6500
www.kazoostate.com
Suzanne D. Parish
Theatre
426 S. Park St., Kalamazoo
(269) 343-1313
www.kazoocivic.com
Vicksburg Performing
Arts Center
501 E. Highway, Vicksburg
(269) 321-1193
Wellspring/Cori
Terry & Dancers
Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center, Kalamazoo
(269) 342-4354
www.wellspringdance.com
Western Michigan University SCHOOL OF MUSIC -
1903 W. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5434
(269) 387-4667
www.wmich.edu/music
Whole Art Theater
246 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo
(269) 345-7529
www.wholeart.org
Wings Stadium
3600 Van Rick Dr., Kalamazoo
Tickets (269) 345-5101 www.wingsstadium.com
Arena-style concerts by rock, pop, rap and country artists. |
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For more information on local galleries call the
Arts Council at (269) 342-5059.
Arts
Council Gallery
Epic Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 203, Kalamazoo
Black Arts & Cultural
Center
Epic Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 202, Kalamazoo
Gallery E
344 North Rose Street, Kalamazoo
Inner Images
5115 Texas Dr., Kalamazoo |
Little Cities
Gallery
232 North Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo
Lovell Street
Gallery
115 West Lovell Street, Kalamazoo
Park Gallery
436 North Park Street, Kalamazoo
Smartshop
516 E. North St., Kalamazoo
www.smartshopkalamazoo.com
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Celebration! Cinema - Crossroads
6600 Ring Road, Portage
(269) 343-2189
Rave Motion Pictures
180 Portage Road, Kalamazoo
(269) 381-5732
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Kalamazoo 10
820 Maple Hill Drive, Kalamazoo
(269) 345-7469 |
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KALAMAZOO COUNTY EXPO CENTER & FAIRGROUND
2900 Lake St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Host to over 100 National, Regional & Local events each year that attracts over
275,000 visitors to Kalamazoo. For bookings or to schedule a personal tour to hold
an event call (269) 383-8778. For Expo Center monthly "Calendar of Events" go
on-line at www.kalcounty.com/parks
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