During this immersive Artful Evening event, Rev. Millard Southern will speak about the power of visual art and music to create and sustain communities, bringing diverse voices and perspectives together in harmony with one another. Following his short talk, the Bill Cessna Trio will perform live in our galleries, with Bill Cessna on keyboard, Joe Miller on drums, and Owen Cramer on bass. Sit and enjoy, or wander our exhibitions as you listen!

Rev. Southern is the pastor of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Kalamazoo. A native of Chicago, he studied theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City and earned his Masters in Divinity there in 2010. The Bill Cessna Trio performs jazz music across the Midwest. Their performances pay homage to the musicians who inspire them while also incorporating original music and improvisation.