Events of Note

Please Note: Due to the Covid–19 virus, composed by Marc-Andre Hamelin in a virtual some of these events may have been program that includes her Living the Classical cancelled or changed after press time. Life interview and a Q&A session, 4 p.m. Feb. 21, Please check with venues and organizations thegilmore.org, 359-7311. for up-to-date information. Castalian String Quartet – The Fontana presents a virtual performance by this London-based PERFORMING ARTS string quartet, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, fontanamusic. THEATER org, 382-7774. Plays VISUAL ARTS The Compass – An interactive play by Michael Rohd exploring technology’s impact on a youth’s Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S. Park St., 349-7775, kiarts.org decision-making with the audience deciding her Galleries are open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and fate, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 26, livestreamed and live, Saturdays; book tickets on the KIA website. Nelda K. Balch Playhouse, 129 Thompson St, festivalplayhouse.kzoo.edu. Exhibits 48 Hour Virtual Playfest — Original plays written, rehearsed and performed virtually via Zoom by local artists within 48 hours, including a new play by Tucker Rafferty, selected scenes from PS Lorio’s new screenplay, and a Q&A with festival playwrights and directors, Feb. 26-28, barebackstage.com. Modern Abstractions: Japanese Prints from the Joy and Timothy Light Collection — An exhibition examining modern Japanese printmakers of the 1970s and 1980s to reveal abstraction as a form of artistic experimentation and a means of global conversation, through March 7. MUSIC Through the Years: Selections from Our Asian Collection — This exhibition highlights Orchestra, Chamber, Jazz, Vocal & More artworks that include Chinese painting, Japanese Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet – The Gilmore presents this jazz quartet paying homage to printmaking, decorative arts and contemporary ceramics, through March 21. jazz greats while adding a fresh and original Framing Moments— 125 photos from the KIA’s approach, 4 p.m. Feb. 7, livestreamed from the collection exploring how photographers create Wellspring Theater, thegilmore.org, 359-7311. images that preserve moments, people, and Edward Callahan in Concert — The pianist and places, Feb. 5–March 16. Kalamazoo native performs, livestreamed from Unveiling American Genius — Abstract and The Wellspring Theater, 7 p.m. Feb. 19, kpl.gov/ contemporary works from the KIA’s permanent venue/online. collection emphasizing stories African American, Kudo Plays Hamelin – Pianist and 2008 Gilmore Young Artist Rachel Kudo performs a new work Latino and other artists have told about our culture, art, and history.

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Mystery Book Club — Zoom discussion of a mystery featuring a president of the United States, 4 p.m. Feb. 15; see www.parchmentlibrary. org/mystery-book-club for Zoom link. Portage District Library 300 Library Lane, 329-4544, portagedistrictlibrary.info The library building will be closed until further notice, but the library offers curbside service; see website for more information. Blind Date with a Book! — Pick up a mystery title from the library anytime during February and take it home with you; registration required. Book Buzz — Online book discussion of a book chosen by the adult librarian that deserves more buzz, 7 p.m. Feb. 17; registration required. Richland Community Library 8951 Park St., 629-9085, richlandlibrary.org The library is currently open by appointment only; see website for more information. General Trivia — Five rounds of general trivia, a live event on Facebook, 7 p.m. Feb. 4. Books with Friends Book Club — Discussion of The Only Woman in the Room, by Mary Benedict, Feb. 18; registration on the library’s website required for this Zoom event. Food & Drink Trivia — Five rounds of food- and drink-themed trivia, live event on Facebook, 7 p.m. Feb. 25. Other Venues Poets in Print — Readings by poets Joy Priest and Adam Clay in a virtual event via Zoom, 7 p.m. Feb. 20, kalbookarts.org. MUSEUMS Air Zoo 6151 Portage Road, 382-6555, airzoo.org The museum is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, but there is limited occupancy because of Covid-19. Amusement rides are not available. Online ticketing is encouraged. Mondays are for vulnerable people. Flight & Flak: The Art of Paul Wentzel, Sr. — Oil and acrylic works spanning military aviation history, on loan from the Selfridge Military Air Museum, through March. Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence — A poster exhibit exploring the struggle to give women the vote, through March.

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Gilmore Car Museum 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 671-5089, gilmorecarmuseum.org The museum is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A complimentary docent tour is available with paid admission at 10:30 a.m. weekdays; there is limited occupancy because of Covid-19, and car rides are not available. Kalamazoo Valley Museum 230 N. Rose St., 373-7990, kalamazoomuseum.org The museum is currently closed for in-person visits. Tracing the Path: The 1980 Kalamazoo Tornado — A virtual exhibit recognizing the 40th anniversary of the tornado, 1980kalamazootornado.org. The Walker Brothers — A virtual exhibit about Ryan and Keith Walker, who were afflicted with the rare genetic disorder Hunter syndrome, and their lasting impact on family, friends, inclusive education and civil rights in Kalamazoo, kvmexhibits.org/2020/walkerbrothers. NATURE Kalamazoo Nature Center 7000 N. Westnedge Ave., 381-1574 The Visitor Center is currently closed because of increased Covid-19 risk, but trails remain open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and programs continue. Candlelight Night Hike — On the night of the new moon, one of the wooded trails will be lit with luminarias for a self-guided, ¾-mile hike, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 11; registration; see website for details. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 12685 East C Ave., Augusta, 671-2510, birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu The trails are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The Resource Center is closed, but public restrooms at the back of the Auditorium building are open. Birds and Coffee Chat Online — Grab your morning beverage and learn about a new bird species in Southwest Michigan, 10 a.m. Feb. 10; registration required. Other Venues Truth is Stranger Than Science Fiction — In a livestreamed presentation, astrophysicist Jessie Christiansen discusses fantastic exoplanet discoveries and some famous, fan-favorite fictional planets, 7 p.m. Feb. 5, registration required, kasonline.org. KAS Remote Telescope – Enjoy the wonders of the universe as seen through the “eyes” of the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society’s Remote Telescope, located under the dark skies of southeastern Arizona, 9–11 p.m. Feb. 6 via Zoom; registration required, kasonline.org. KAS Lecture Series: “Discovering the Night Sky” — Learn your way around the night sky using a star map and other guides, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 6; registration required, kasonline.org. KAS Lecture Series: “Binocular Basics” – Learn which binoculars are best for astronomy, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 20; registration required, kasonline.org. Hike 100 Challenge 2021 – Annual challenge to hike any 100 miles on the North Country National Scenic Trail by Dec. 31, northcountrytrail.org. Michigan Wildlife — Get up close to some animals and discover how they meet their basic needs in different types of habitats with the John Ball Zoo Program, 10 a.m. Feb. 20, Schrier Park, 850 W. Osterhout Ave.; registration required, portagemi.gov. Animal Tracks — Join a ranger hike to look for signs of animal life, 2 p.m. Feb. 27, Eliason Nature Reserve, 1614 W. Osterhout Road, portagemi.gov. MISCELLANEOUS Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week 2021 – Learn about local brewers, distillers and winemakers via virtual and hybrid event offerings, Jan. 29-Feb. 6, kalamazoocraftbeverageweek.com. Little-Known Facts — Discover some memorable moments and courageous stories in history through this exhibit featuring interesting, lesser-known events and people in American Black History, 9 a.m. Feb. 1-4 p.m. Feb. 26, Portage City Hall, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., portagemi.gov. Flakes, Flurries & Finger Painting — Snowthemed art projects and experiments for children 5-9 years old, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6, Schrier Park, 850 W. Osterhout Ave.; registration required, portagemi.gov. Winter Snow Party — Enjoy sledding and snowman-building contests, a bonfire, hot chocolate and more, hosted by the Portage Youth Advisory Committee, noon-3 p.m. Feb. 6, Oakland Drive Park, 7650 Oakland Drive, portagemi.gov. Valentine’s Day Skate — Bring that special someone out to the rink for a night of skating, 7 p.m. Feb. 14, Ice Rink at Millennium Park, 280 Romence Road, Portage, portagemi.gov.

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