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

The Bar Show — Enjoy bar food and beverages while enjoying this outdoor show, 8 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, Barn Theatre, 13351 West M-96, Augusta, 731-4121, barntheatreschool.org. Farmers Alley Theatre Online Events — Visit the theater’s website: farmersalleytheatre.com. MUSIC

Bands & Solo Artists

Brena — Gun Lake Live Summer Series concludes with this band performing classic rock, R&B, country and dance music, 6–10 p.m. Sept. 2, Lakefront Pavilion, Bay Pointe Inn, 11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, 269-672-8111, baypointeinn. com.

Melissa Lee — Contemporary country singer, 5–8 p.m. Sept. 2, Beats on Bates, Bates Alley, kalamazooarts.org. Out of Favor Boys — Contemporary blues band, 5–8 p.m. Sept. 9, Beats on Bates, Bates Alley, kalamazooarts.org. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band — American roots music, 8 p.m. Sept. 12, State Theatre, 404 S. Burdick St., 345-6500.

Road to Summer Camp with Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead — Recording artist and guitarist, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Bell’s Eccentric Cafe, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., 382-2332 or bellsbeer.com. Kanola Band — Midwest jazz band pays tribute to music of New Orleans, 5–8 p.m. Sept. 16, Beats on Bates, Bates Alley, kalamazooarts.org. Satsang — Conscious music collective quartet, 8 p.m. Sept. 16, Bell’s Eccentric Cafe, 382-2332 or bellsbeer.com. Out of Favor Boys — Contemporary blues band in a drive-in concert, 3–5 p.m. Sept. 19, Portage District Library parking lot, 300 Library Lane, 585-8711 or kjones@portagelibrary.info. Lana Hoffman & Steve Kamerling — Duo featuring vocals and guitar, 5–8 p.m. Sept. 23, Beats on Bates, Bates Alley, kalamazooarts.org. Robin Trower — British blues-rock guitarist, 8 p.m. Sept. 25, State Theatre, 345-6500. Cabildo — Alternative Latin rock collective, 5–8 p.m. Sept. 30, Beats on Bates, Bates Alley, kalamazooarts.org. Orchestra, Chamber, Jazz, Vocal & More Choreography & Cocktails — Wellspring/ Cori Terry & Dancers premieres a new original documentary series exploring classic Wellspring pieces and the creative process, featuring the 1990 piece Hive of Glass, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12; visit wellspringdance.org for details; registration required. Gilmore Rising Star Mackenzie Melemed — The American pianist performs a diverse program, including works by Liszt and Beethoven, live streamed from the Wellspring Theater, 4 p.m. Sept. 20; see thegilmore.org for details. VISUAL ARTS Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

314 S. Park St., 349-7775, kiarts.org As of press time, the KIA had reopened. See its website for more information on the reopening. West Michigan Area Show — Works by regional artists in a variety of media. Nature-Inside/Out: Selections from the Permanent Collection — Works from the KIA’s collection featuring natural themes. Other Venues

Westminster Art Festival — Local artists’ work on the theme “Sacred Places, Wild Spaces,” open for personal or small group self-guided tours, through Sept. 30, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen Ave., Portage, 344-3966; visit westminsterartfestival.org for hours and more information.

Virtual Art Hop — Art displayed online by area artists, 5–9 p.m. Sept. 4, kalamazooarts.org or facebook.com/acgk.359. Portage Community Art Award Exhibition — Works from this year’s winning Portage artist of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts’ West Michigan Area Show, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Sept. 18–Oct. 30, Portage City Hall, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., portagemi.gov. LIBRARY & LITERARY EVENTS

Most libraries offer a large variety of digital options, including e-books, e-audiobooks, e-videos, and e-music. To learn more, visit the libraries’ websites.

Comstock Township Library 6130 King Highway, 345-0136, comstocklibrary.org As of press time, the library was open. Visit the library’s website for more information and new hours.

Kalamazoo Public Library 553-7800, kpl.gov As of press time, all KPL locations were open, with limited service at reduced hours. See the library website for more information on temporary hours for each branch.

Inside the Artist’s Studio — Online tours with artists: Paul Sizer, Sept. 3; Bonus Saves/Patrick Hershberger, Sept. 10; Meg Tang, Sept. 17; all events begin at 4:30 p.m.; registration required. How to Understand Your Window — Old House Owners Workshop presents an online workshop on window anatomy and function, 6 p.m. Sept. 10. Baseball Book Discussion League — Read any book about a specific era or season for an online discussion, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17; registration required. Parchment Community Library 401 S. Riverview Drive, 343-7747, parchmentlibary.org As of press time, the library was open and curbside delivery was available. Visit the library’s website for new hours and more information.

How to Be an Election Worker – Zoom presentation by Parchment City Treasurer/Clerk Shannon Stutz, 7 p.m. Sept. 15; see website for Zoom information.

Mystery Book Club — Discussion of any mystery you have read, 4 p.m. Sept. 21; visit parchmentlibrary.org/mystery-book-club for information on joining Zoom discussion. Portage District Library 300 Library Lane, 329-4544, portagelibrary.info As of press time, the library was open in a limited capacity. Visit the library’s website for information on new hours and curbside pickup. The Joker: From His Start to Joaquin — Online discussion of the history of the Joker character from the Batman comic books and movie series, 7 p.m. Sept. 8. International Mystery Book Discussion — Online discussion of The Right Sort of Man, by Allison Montclair, 7 p.m. Sept. 10. Hamilton Trivia Challenge — Test your knowledge of Hamilton on Zoom, 7 p.m. Sept. 16; registration required. Michigan Notable Book Author Spotlight — A Zoom discussion of Sport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes, with local author Pamela Cameron, 6 p.m. Sept. 23; registration required. Richland Community Library 8951 Park St., 629-9085, richlandlibrary.org As of press time the library was open limited hours by appointment and for curbside pickup. See the library’s website for new hours. Other Venues

Online Book Arts Intern Exhibition — Showcasing the work of past and present interns, through Sept. 4, Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, 326 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Suite 103A, kalbookarts.org. MUSEUMS

Air Zoo 6151 Portage Road, Portage, 382-6555, airzoo.org As of press time, the Air Zoo had reopened to the public. Visit its website for information on limited admission and hours.

Launchpad to Learning — Explore new games, activities and documentary clips online daily at airzoo.org/launchpad-to-learning. Alien Worlds and Androids— Join scientists in the search for alien life in and beyond our solar system through this new exhibit. Amelia: Adventurous Aviatrix— A new exhibit that explores the adventures and legacy of Amelia Earhart. Gilmore Car Museum 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 671-5089, gilmorecarmuseum.org As of press time, the museum was open to the public. Summer Saturdaze — Little Orphan Autos, featuring cars no longer made, Sept. 12; Jeeps & Trucks, Sept. 26; both events 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Summer Sundaze — Muscle cars, Sept. 13; Camaros, Sept. 27; both events 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Kalamazoo Valley Museum 230 N. Rose St., 373-7990, kalamazoomuseum.org As of press time, the museum was closed. Visit the website for information on planned fall reopening and upcoming exhibits. Tracing the Path: The 1980 Kalamazoo Tornado — An online exhibit at kvmexhibits.org.

360 Virtual Tour – Explore all of the museum exhibits online at 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, the Visitor Center was open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday and 1–5 p.m. Sunday, and trails were open 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m. daily.

Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 12685 East C Ave., Augusta, 671-2510, birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu. As of press time, trails were open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday–Sunday. Birds and Coffee Chat — Online chat about birds of prey with your morning beverage, 10 a.m. Sept. 9; registration required. 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. Portage Farmers Market — 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sundays, Portage City Hall parking lot, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage, farmersmarket. portagemi.gov. Lunchtime Live! – Food truck vendors, live music, retail vendors and activities, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Bronson Park, kalamazooparks.org. Late Night Food Truck Rally – Enjoy a variety of food options, 8–11 p.m. Sept. 4, West Water Street, between Rose and Church streets, foodtruckrallykz.com.

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Paw Paw Vineyard Classic Bicycle Tour — Tour past lush vineyards at the peak of harvest season, 8 a.m. Sept. 13, starting at Van Buren County Human Services Building, 801 Hazen St., Paw Paw, vineyardclassicbiketour.com. Bronson Children's Hospital Virtual Walk & 5K Run — Run or walk a 5K or one-mile course anytime between Sept. 18 and 27 to support the children's hospital, 341-8100. To register, visit bronsonhealth.com/runwalk. Mom-to-Mom Sale — Gently used children’s clothing, toys, books, furniture and maternity items, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 19, Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St., 903-5820. Fall Craft Show — Local crafters, artists and vendors, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Sept. 19, Kalamazoo County Expo Center South, 903-5820. Vintage Market — Antiques, salvage, retro and shabby-chic items, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Sept. 19, Kalamazoo County Expo Center North, 903-5820. SPCA 5K Doggie Dash — Walk or run the park trails to raise money for the SPCA, 10 a.m. Sept. 19, Spring Valley Park, 2605 Mount Olivet Road, or run a virtual course at the same starting time; for details, visit runsignup.com/Race/MI/ Kalamazoo/5kDoggieDash. Kalamazoo Walk to End Alzheimer's — Walk with small teams of friends or family to raise money for Alzheimer’s support, care and research, Sept. 20, act.alz.org. Suicide Prevention Walk — Join Gryphon Place for a virtual 5K walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention, 9 a.m. Sept. 26; see gryphon. org/events for details. Kalamazoo Gun & Knife Show — 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sept. 27, Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 517-676-4160. Duck Derby Point1K — A 329-foot flat course and Duck Derby raffle to benefit Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan; pre-race, 10 a.m.; race at noon Sept. 26, Kalamazoo Mall, point1k.com. Kalamazoo Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo — Buy, sell or trade reptiles, amphibians and exotic pets, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sept. 26, Kalamazoo County Expo Center North, 779-9851. Kalamazoo Black Business Expo — Celebrate black-owned businesses, 1–5 p.m. Sept. 26, Kalamazoo County Expo Center South, blackwallstreetkalamazoo.org/expo2020.