Events of Note

Please Note: Due to the COVID–19 virus, some of these events may have been cancelled after press time. Please check with the venue and organizations for up–to–date information.

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Musicals Dames at Sea — A musical about Ruby, who steps off the bus with nothing but tap shoes in her suitcase and becomes a Broadway star, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14–15, 21–22 & 28–29; 2 p.m. Jan. 16, 23 & 30; Parish Theatre, 405 W. Lovell St., 343-1313, kazoocivic.com. Liberace & Friends — David Maiocco returns as Liberace in this production of piano skill and funny anecdotes, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 & 15, 2 p.m. Jan. 16, Farmers Alley Theatre, 221 Farmers Alley, farmersalleytheatre.com. Plays Art — What starts as a humorous discussion by three old friends about an artwork takes a dark turn, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28–29 & Feb. 4–5; 2 p.m. Jan. 30 & Feb. 6, Carver Center Studio, 426 S. Park St., 343-1313, kazoocivic.com. The Old Man and the Old Moon — The story of the moon’s sole caretaker, who must choose between his duty and rescuing his missing wife, presented by WMU Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28–30 & Feb. 3–5, 2 p.m. Feb. 6, Gilmore Theatre Complex, WMU, 387-6222, wmich.edu/theatre. MUSIC Bands & Solo Artists OUT — Kalamazoo-based progressive rock band performs with special guests Mint Mile and Purple Lemurs, 8 p.m. Jan. 14, Bell's Eccentric Café, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., 3822332, bellsbeer.com. ABBA Mania — A band that pays tribute to the flamboyant ’70s band, 8 p.m. Jan. 29, State Theatre, 404 S. Burdick St., kazoostate.com. Orchestra, Chamber, Jazz, Vocal & More Stulberg: Bach Double — Stulberg International String Competition Gold Medalists Dongyoung “Jake” Shim (2020) and Keila Wakao (2021) perform Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, and the KSO also performs Jonathan Bailey Holland's homage to the city of Detroit, Motor City ReMix, as well as Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Miller Auditorium, WMU, kalamazoosymphony.com. Western Brass Quintet — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Dalton Center Recital Hall, WMU, with preconcert talk at 7 p.m., 387-4678, wmich.edu/ music/events/bullockseries. COMEDY Steve-O: The Bucket List Tour — Adultthemed comedian of TV's Jackass fame performs, 8 p.m. Jan. 13, State Theatre, 404 S. Burdick St., kazoostate.com; for adults ages 21 and up. VISUAL ARTS Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S. Park St., 349-7775, kiarts.org Exhibitions Vistas: Visions of China, Japan and Korea — Depictions of landscapes in Asia dating back thousands of years, in a variety of media, through Feb. 6. Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review — Biannual exhibition showcases more than 40 Southwest Michigan artists, through March 13. Unveiling American Genius — Abstract and contemporary works from the KIA’s permanent collection, emphasizing stories that African American, Latinx and other artists have told about our cultures, art and history, through December 2022. Africa, Imagined: Reflections on Modern and Contemporary Art — A curated combination of modern and contemporary works to explore escapism, social inquiry and cultural reclamation, Jan. 22–May 1. Events ARTbreak — Program about art, artists and exhibitions: Encounter, talk by Leilei and Beibei Chen, twin sisters from China who engage with environmental and cultural issues through ceramics and painting, Jan. 11; The Resonance Project, multi-instrumental musician and educator Rufus Ferguson discusses his original composition, Jan. 25; both sessions begin at noon in the KIA Auditorium, with tickets available for online or in-person attendance. Book Discussion: Two Trees Make a Forest: Travels Among Taiwan’s Mountains & Coasts in Search of My Family’s Past — Discussion of the book by Jessica J. Lee, 2 p.m. Jan. 19. Movie Night: Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts — Screening of a documentary about Bill Traylor, a self-taught artist born into slavery in 1854 whose art was influenced by major societal changes during his lifetime, 6:30–8 p.m. Jan. 20. Other Venues Sweet 16 Exhibition — Celebrating the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center’s 16th anniversary with artists and colleagues who have been part of the organization, through Jan. 14, KBAC, 326 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Suite 103A, 373-4938, kalbookarts.org. Ninth Wave Studio Annual Group Exhibition — Featuring the works of 15 local artists in a variety of media, through Jan.14, Ninth Wave Studio, call 271-3161 to schedule a visit. Art Drawn from Nature — Eight local artists exhibit paintings, prints, vessels and sculpture representing the natural world, to celebrate the renovation and reopening of the Kalamazoo Nature Center’s Visitor Center, Jan. 7–Feb. 27, KNC, 7000 N. Westnedge Ave. LIBRARY & LITERARY EVENTS Kalamazoo Public Library 553-7800, kpl.gov Page Turners Book Club — Zoom discussion of The Liar’s Dictionary, by Eley Williams, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 3; registration required. Reading Race Group — Zoom discussion of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, by Isabel Wilkerson, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11; registration required. Classics Revisited — Discussion of The Art of War, by Sun Tzu, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Boardroom, Central Library, 315 S. Rose St. Dungeons and Dragons 101 — The basics of the game and demonstrations of play for those new to D&D, 1–2:30 p.m. Jan. 22 Central Library; 6–7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Washington Square Branch, 1244 Portage St.; registration required. Urban Fiction Book Club — Discussion of Everybody Ain’t Your Friend, by Tanisha Stewart, 6 p.m. Jan. 25, Alma Powell Branch, 1000 W. Paterson St.; registration required.

Parchment Community Library 401 S. Riverview Drive, 343-7747, parchmentlibrary.org Great Michigan Read Launch Party — Highlighting The Women of the Copper Country, a novel by Mary Doria Russell, 4–6 p.m. Jan. 10. Parchment Book Group — Discussion of Ordinary Grace, by William Kent Krueger, 6–7 p.m. Jan. 10. Mystery Book Club — Discussion of Still Life by Louise Penny, 4 p.m. Jan. 17. Michigan Copper: Formations and Shapes — A presentation by Bill Mitchell of the Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society, 6–7 p.m. Jan. 18. Show & Tell: My Copper Country Story — Presentation by Theresa Payne of the Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society featuring items from Michigan’s Copper Country and the Calumet & Hecla Mining Co., 6–7 p.m. Jan. 26. Portage District Library 329-4544, portagedistrictlibrary.info The library is temporarily offering services at 5528 Portage Road while the building at 300 Library Lane is closed for renovations. Muffins and the Market — Discuss recent market trends and resources with librarian Warren Fritz, 9 a.m. Jan. 6 & 20; attend inperson or virtually, with registration required. International Mystery Book Discussion — Discussion of Snow, by John Banville, 7 p.m. Jan. 13; attend in-person or virtually, with registration required. Open for Discussion — Drop-in discussion of Shuggie Bain, by Douglas Stuart, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 18; registration required. Documentary and Donuts — Watch American Winter and take home locally made donuts, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19; registration required. Richland Community Library 8951 Park St., 629-9085, richlandlibrary.org Adult Winter Reading Challenge — Read one book per continent and return the completed map for a chance to win a prize, through Feb. 25; map is available online or at the library. Winter Movie Challenge — Watch one movie per prompt from the challenge card and return the completed card for a chance to win a prize, through Feb. 25; cards are available online or at the library. MUSEUMS Gilmore Car Museum 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 671-5089, gilmorecarmuseum.org Winter Wonderland — An outdoor driving experience with lights, music and decorations, 5–9 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 5–10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Jan. 9. Kalamazoo Valley Museum 230 N. Rose St., 373-7990, kalamazoomuseum.org Toys: The Inside Story — Explore the inner workings of toys and create your own toylike combinations of gears, pulleys, linkages, cams and circuits, Jan. 22–May 1. Filling in the Gaps: The Art of Murphy Darden — Online exhibit on Kalamazoo resident Murphy Darden, who explores local history, civil rights and America’s forgotten

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black cowboys, kvmexhibits.org/murphydarden. Close to Home: The Walker Brothers — Online exhibit on Ryan and Keith Walker, who were afflicted with the rare genetic disorder Hunter syndrome, and their impact on family, friends and civil rights in Kalamazoo, kvmexhibits.org/2020/walkerbrothers. NATURE Kalamazoo Nature Center 7000 N. Westnedge Ave., 381-1574, naturecenter.org Visitor Center Reopening — Featuring the exhibit Art Drawn from Nature. See listing in VISUAL ARTS. Other Venues Psyche: Journey to a Metal World —David A. Williams discusses NASA’s 14th Discovery mission, Psyche, as the first orbiter of an M-class asteroid, 7 p.m. Jan. 7 via Zoom; register at kasonline.org. Ranger Hike: Animal Tracks — Join park staff for a wintry hike to locate animal tracks and learn how to identify them, 2 p.m. Jan. 9, South Westnedge Park, 9010 S. Westnedge; registration required, portagemi.gov/calendar. John Ball Zoo: Animal Adaptations — An up-close look at the physical and behavioral adaptations that animals use to survive, 10 a.m. Jan. 15, Schrier Park, 850 W. Osterhout Ave.; registration required, portagemi.gov/ calendar. Introduction to Amateur Astronomy — A five-part lecture series presented via Zoom by the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society: “Part 1: Our Place Among the Infinities,” Jan. 15; “Part 2: Discovering the Night Sky,” Jan. 29; “Part 3: Binocular Basics,” Feb. 12; “Part 4: Telescope Tutorial,” Feb. 26; “Part 5: The Art of Astrophotography,” March 12; all lectures 1–3 p.m.; register at kasonline.org. Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Online Viewing — Enjoy the wonder of the universe through the “eyes” of the KAS Remote Telescope, located in southeastern Arizona, 9–11 p.m. Jan. 29 via Zoom; cloud date, Jan. 30; register at kasonline.org. MISCELLANEOUS John Daley Memorial One One Run 2022 — A walk/run to raise money for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo, 1–3 p.m. Jan. 1, Spring Valley Park, 2600 Mt. Olivet Road, runsignup.com. Kalamazoo Winter Market — Formerly the Bank Street Winter Market, features produce and artisan wares in a new location, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturdays, through April 30, St. Joseph Catholic Church gymnasium, 930 Lake St., kzooparks.org/farmersmarket. Southwest Michigan Bridal Show — Resources and options to help plan a wedding or special event, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Jan. 9, Wings Event Center, 3600 Vanrick Drive, swmichiganbridalshow.com. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibition — On the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in partnership with the Society for History and Racial Equity (SHARE), 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Jan. 10–28, Portage City Hall Atrium, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., portagemi.gov/calendar. Kalamazoo Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo — Buy, sell or trade a variety of reptiles, amphibians, small mammals and other exotic pets, plus supplies & food, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Jan. 15, Kalamazoo County Expo Center South, 2900 Lake St., kalamazooreptileexpo.com. The Harlem Globetrotters — World-famous basketball team on their Spread Game tour, 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Wings Event Center, wingseventcenter.com/events. 2022 Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships — Teams compete for the championship, Jan. 25–29, Wings Event Center, usfigureskating.org. Traditional Archery Expo — Try new bows and shop for archery supplies at this expo featuring traditional bowyers, dealers and traditional craftsmen, noon–6 p.m. Jan. 28, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Jan. 29, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Jan. 30, Kalamazoo County Expo Center, greatnorthernbowhunting.com. 2022 Chinese New Year Gala — Chinese dances, music and entertainment, 7 p.m. Jan. 29, WMU YouTube channel, wmich.edu/asia/cny. Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week — Learn about local brewers, distillers and winemakers at events hosted by local restaurants and retail establishments, Jan. 29–Feb. 6, kalamazoocraftbeverageweek.com.

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