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.

PERFORMING ARTS

THEATER

Smoldering Fires — Face Off Theatre youth play about two boys who dream of effecting change in their drug-infested neighborhood, 7:30 p.m. July 9–11, 2 p.m. July 12, Jolliffe Theatre, 259 S. Kalamazoo Mall, 359-1046, blackartskalamazoo.org. Farmers Alley Theatre Online Events — For Farmers Alley Theatre online events, visit the theater’s website: farmersalleytheatre.com.

For information on other area theaters, including the Civic and the Barn, visit the theaters’ websites.

MUSIC

Bands & Solo Artists

Gun Lake Live Summer Concert Series — Brena, July 1; The 1985, July 8; Global Village, July 15; Tell Yo Mama, July 22; Jedi Mind Trip, July 29; all shows 6–10 p.m., Lakefront Pavilion, Bay Pointe Inn, 11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, 888-486-5253, baypointeinn.com. Tejano Music Night with Jr. Aldaco and the Midwest All Stars and Grupo Viento — 8:30 p.m. July 17, Back Room, Bell’s Eccentric Café, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., 382-2332, bellsbeer.com.

The Michigan Nightingales — This Kalamazoobased gospel group performs as part of the Concerts in the Park series sponsored by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, 4 p.m. July 19, Bronson Park, kalamazooarts.org. KT Tunstall — Scottish singer-songwriter, 8 p.m. July 19, Back Room, Bell’s Eccentric Café, 382-2332, bellsbeer.com.

Dixon’s Violin — Visionary violinist, 8:30 p.m. July 25, Back Room, Bell’s Eccentric Café, 382-2332, bellsbeer.com.

Shayna Steele — New York-based R&B and jazz vocalist performs as part of the Concerts in the Park series sponsored by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, 4 p.m. July 26, Bronson Park, kalamazooarts.org. May Erlewine Trio — Folk singer/songwriter, 8 p.m. July 26, Back Room, Bell’s Eccentric Café, 382-2332, bellsbeer.com.

Motown Nation — Motown and ‘60s hits presented during this drive-in concert presented by Portage Parks and Recreation, 7 p.m. July 30, Ramona Park, 8600 Sprinkle Road, Portage, 329-4522, mypark.portagemi.gov. Gaelic Storm — Celtic band, 8:30 p.m. July 30, Back Room, Bell’s Eccentric Café, 382-2332, bellsbeer.com.

Orchestra, Chamber, Jazz, Vocal & More

Virtually Gilmore — Access an online performance series featuring selected recorded concerts from the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival archives and special Gilmoreproduced, live-streamed and pre-recorded webcasts, www.thegilmore.org. VISUAL ARTS

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St., 349-7775, kiarts.org 2020 Young Artists of Kalamazoo County — Take a virtual tour of artwork by K–8 Kalamazoo County students.

High School Area Show — View online a showcase of juried works by high school students from nine West Michigan counties. Other Venues

Virtual Art Hop — Art displayed online by area artists, 5–7 p.m. July 3, 342-5059; visit kalamazooarts.org for details or facebook.com/ acgk359. LIBRARY & LITERARY EVENTS

Comstock Township Library 6130 King Highway, 345-0136, comstocklibrary.org Curbside pickup of library materials began June 15. See library website for more information on reopening and for access to digital materials. Kalamazoo Public Library 553-7800, kpl.gov As of press time, all KPL locations were scheduled to reopen June 22 with limited service at reduced hours. Curbside pickup was also scheduled to begin on that date. See library website for more information on reopening and for access to KPL’s digital collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, e-videos, e-magazines and e-music. Share Your COVID-19 Stories and Photos — The library’s goal is to preserve the stories and images of our daily lives during the pandemic. See the library’s website for details on how to contribute.

Black Lives Matter — See the library’s website for links to the library’s Social Equity Collection and Law Library and for information on local activist organizations and the library’s Antiracism Transformation Team.

Page Turners Book Club Online — Discussion of The Lido, by Libby Page, 6:30 p.m. July 6; registration required at www.kpl.gov/event/ virtual-program-page-turners-book-clubonline-6.

Reading Race Book Group — Join a virtual discussion of An American Marriage, by Tayari Jones, 6:30-8 p.m. July 14; registration required. Inside the Artist’s Studio — An online tour of the studio of Patrick Hershberger/Bonus Saves, 4:30 p.m. July 2; registration required. Parchment Community Library 401 S. Riverview Drive, 343-7747, parchmentlibrary.org A phased reopening began on June 8, and, as of press time, a fuller reopening to the public was tentatively scheduled for June 29. See library website for more information.

Parchment Book Group — 6:30 p.m. July 6. Book Sale – 10 a.m.–3 p.m. July 11. Mid-day Monday Hoopla Book Club — Hosted on Zoom, 1 p.m. July 13, www.parchmentlibrary. org/midday-monday-hoopla-book-club.

Mystery Book Club — 4 p.m. if the club meets on Zoom; 6:30 p.m. if it meets in person, July 20, www.parchmentlibrary.org/mystery-book-club. Portage District Library 300 Library Lane, 329-4544, portagelibrary.info Curbside pickup of library material began June 10. As of press time, limited building access was to begin June 24. See library website for more information on reopening and access to digital materials.

International Mystery Book Discussion Online — Discussion of book (TBD) via Zoom, 7 p.m. July 9; visit website to register. PDL Film Club — Discuss a movie (TBD) via Zoom, 7 p.m. July 16; visit website to register. Book Buzz: PDL Online Book Discussion — Discuss a book (TBD) via Zoom, 7 p.m. July 22; visit website to register. Richland Community Library 8951 Park St., 629-9085, richlandlibrary.org See library website for information on reopening and access to digital materials. MUSEUMS

Air Zoo 6151 Portage Road, Portage, 382-6555, airzoo.org The Air Zoo will reopen to the public July 13. Launchpad to Learning — Until the Air Zoo reopens to the public, you can still explore new games, activities and documentary clips online daily at airzoo.org/launchpad-to-learning. Gilmore Car Museum 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 671-5089, gilmorecarmuseum.org The museum reopened to the public June 12 with capacity limits and the requirement for visitors and staff to wear masks inside buildings.

Legendary Packard: From Lightbulbs to Luxury Automobiles — Exhibit showcasing 20 of the finest examples of Packards, including one of the oldest-known Packards and coach-built masterpieces. Corvette Envy — Show and swap meet, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. July 19. MOPARS Lite — West Michigan’s largest gathering of muscle cars, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. July 25. Kalamazoo Valley Museum 230 N. Rose St., 373-7990, kalamazoomuseum.org As of press time, the museum was closed until further notice but was offering an online exhibit and tour.

Tracing the Path: The 1980 Kalamazoo Tornado — An online exhibit at kvmexhibits.org.

360 Virtual Tour — Explore all of the museum exhibits online at www.theasys.io/viewer/ voCUaA0Rj0hZXb0WW0nH7WdbQA5ybj. Click on the arrows to move through the museum. Call for COVID-19 Community Stories — Share your COVID-19 story online with the museum staff as they document experiences in our community. See website for details on how to submit your story.

NATURE

Binder Park Zoo 7400 Division Drive, Battle Creek, binderparkzoo.org The zoo is now open. Visit website for details. Binder Park ZooCam — Offers remote access to watch a variety of savanna animals go about their business in real time, binderparkzoo.org/ zoocam.

Kalamazoo Nature Center 7000 N. Westnedge Ave., 381-1574, naturecenter.org As of press time, buildings were closed but trails were open at limited capacity on a firstcome, first-served basis, 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with Sundays and Mondays for members only and Tuesdays through Saturdays free to the public. Nature Now — Connect with nature from your own backyard: naturecenter.org/naturenow. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 12685 East C Ave., Augusta, 671-2510, birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu

As of press time, all buildings were temporarily closed but trails remained open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Online: Wild Wednesdays — Nature programs for families: Marvelous Moths, July 1; Spectacular Snakes, July 15; Dazzling Dragonflies, July 29; all sessions 6:30–7:30 p.m. Online: Birds and Coffee Chats — Learn about bird species in our backyards, woods and waters, 10 a.m. July 8. MISCELLANEOUS

Kalamazoo Farmers Market — 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesdays, 2–6 p.m. Thursdays, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturdays, 1204 Bank St., pfcmarkets.com. Lunchtime Live! — Food truck vendors, live music, retail vendors and activities, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Fridays, Bronson Park, kalamazooparks.org. Portage Farmers Market — 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sundays, Portage City Hall parking lot, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., farmersmarket.portagemi.gov. Cookie & Donut Decorating — Portage Culinary Academy partners with Peace, Love & Little Donuts as part of their monthly cooking classes, 6 p.m. July 8, Stuart Manor, 7340 Garden Lane, Portage, 329-3522.

Late Night Food Truck Rally — Enjoy a variety of food options, 8-11 p.m. July 10, on Water Street between Church and Rose streets.

Friday at the Flats — Enjoy local food trucks and vendors across from where the Movie in the Park will be shown (see listing below), 5–8 p.m. July 10 & 17, Ramona Park, 8600 S. Sprinkle Road, Portage, 329-4522, mypark.portagemi.gov. Olde Tyme Tractor & Steamer Show — Threshing machines, garage sale, parade and antique cars, July 17–19, Scotts Mill Park, 8451 S. 35th St., Scotts, 223-0003.

Movies in the Park — Drive-in showing of Jumanji: The Next Level, 9 p.m. July 10, and Detective Pikachu, 7 p.m. July 17, Ramona Park, 329-4522, mypark.portagemi.gov. Kalamazoo Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo — Buy, sell or trade a variety of reptiles, amphibians and small mammals, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. July 18, Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Room A, 2900 Lake St., 779-9851.

Ramona Beach Bonfires — Enjoy a summer night, bonfire and s’mores, 8 p.m. July 18, Ramona Park, 329-4522, mypark.portagemi.gov. Sunflower Festival at Gull Meadow Farms — Five acres of sunflowers, wagon rides, petting farm and family activities, 2-6 p.m. July 31, Aug. 7 & 14; 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16, 8544 Gull Road, Richland, 629-4214, gullmeadowfarms.com.