May 11 Saturday
Anderszewski Plays/Conducts Beethoven with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra2002 Gilmore Artist Piotr Anderszewski, piano and conductorAndrew Grams, conductor2022 Gilmore Young Artists Janice Carissa & Clayton Stephenson, piano
6 pm Concert Preview with Zaide Pixley, PhD, Lecture Hall
Join us for a very special event when 2002 Gilmore Artist Piotr Anderszewski plays and conducts from the keyboard, featuring Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. Janice Carissa and Clayton Stephenson, 2022 Gilmore Young Artists will perform Bruch’s Romantic Concerto for Two Pianos, Op. 88a, with Andrew Grams conducting. The program will open with Louise Farrenc’s Overture in E-flat Major, Op. 24, a fiery and celebratory work infused with the Parisian energy of the 19th Century.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is a musical written for television but later played on stage with music by Richard Rodgers and a book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It is based upon the fairy tale Cinderella, particularly the French version Cendrillon, ou la petite pantoufle de verre (Cinderella or The Little Glass Slipper) by Charles Perrault. The story concerns a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, who dreams of a better life. With the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella is transformed into a princess and finds her prince.There will be photo opportunities throughout the night as well as crowns and tiaras that can be purchased to help bring this classic to life.
Surprise your special Mom with an early gift of dancing and a lesson in the West Coast Swing on Mother’s Day Eve from 7 to 10 p.m. The Southwest Michigan Ballroom Dance Club is hosting the dance at the Kalamazoo Ballroom Academy at 2020 Fulford Street in Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Beginning at 7 p.m., Lamarr Williford will teach the West Coast Swing, a smooth contemporary swing dance. DJ Dan Stratton will play current popular tunes and music hits from the past during open dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. All levels of dancers, beginners, couples, and singles are welcome. For additional information, please visit https://swmbd.org.
The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre presents “Catch Me If You Can” in the Civic Auditorium, May 3-19, 2024.
Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is a high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical.
Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank's lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.
Catch Me If You Can is a big and bright spectacle with high-energy dance numbers and a riveting story.
Catch Me If You CanMay 3 - May 19, 2024Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PMKalamazoo Civic Auditorium Tickets: https://kazoocivic.ludus.com/200435296 | 269-343-1313
Based on the DreamWorks Motion PictureBook by Terrence McNallyLyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc ShaimanCATCH ME IF YOU CAN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The enduring love story of John and Abigail Adams began with a whimper rather than a bang in 1762. John Adams accompanied his friend Richard Cranch to the Smith house. Richard was interested in courting Miss Mary Smith.
It just so happened that Mary was the older sister of Abigail Smith. Abigail was 17 and John was 26. She was a minister’s daughter he a country lawyer.John described the visit in his diary as a waste of time.
John would soon change his mind. John and Abigail got to know each other over the next three years and were wed on October 25, 1764, five days before John’s 29th birthday.
They were married for 50 years and had five children. They witnessed revolution, war, and the birth of a new nation.
During their long separations, they wrote thousands of letters to each other. Of those letters written between 1762 and 1801, just over 1,000 survive.It is those letters that are the inspiration behind John & Abigail: An American Love Story.
A collaboration between James & Jennifer Furney, John & Abigail, explores the relationship of our nation’s first Vice-President and second First-Lady. In this play, Jim & Jennifer take us on a journey appearing as Mr. & Mrs. Adams, reading their letters and discussing the nation’s events of the time.Whether you love live theatre, history, or love stories, John & Abigail: An American Love Story is sure to delight your senses.
May 12 Sunday
Join us at the Public House to celebrate Mom this Mother's Day with our special breakfast and Surf and Turf offerings. Treat Mom to a delicious meal in a cozy atmosphere as we honor her with love and appreciation. Make her day extra special with us!
Breakfast Offerings: Available from 8 am - 2 pm EST
Lunch & Dinner Offerings: Available from 2 pm - 8 pm EST
Dining Reservations: Reservations are available at the Round Barn Brewery & Public House. Call us at (269) 326-7059 to book your dining reservation today.
Cheers to Mom! This Mother’s Day, we invite you out to Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant to celebrate the mother figure in your life. Show your appreciation by treating her to an exquisite brunch buffet featuring a selection of brunch classics and Tabor Hill favorites specially curated by our master culinary team with mom in mind.
Brunch Cost$45 adults | $16/kids 10 and under
Brunch Reservations Details• Reservations are required and can be made online• Available from 10am to 3 pm EST with a 2-hour seating limit
For additional questions, please call our restaurant at (269) 422-1161.
Saugatuck steel sculptor Cynthia McKean's garden and studio are the setting for a Mother's Day Weekend Open House featuring woodsculptor Marcia Perry, painter Lena Aukema and paper artist, Donnie Seibel. Visitors will stroll through lush gardens in full bloom,enjoy light refreshments and be immersed in art and nature and good conversation. Four artists will share their stories and artwork. Open 11-4:30pm Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12. A golf cart shuttle will be available for convenient transport. This is a free event welcoming all art and garden appreciators
Step into the extraordinary life of beloved Broadway legend Patti LuPone in this musical memoir. The Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Award–winning singer and actress has made her mark with acclaimed roles in Company, Evita, Sweeney Todd, Anything Goes, Gypsy, and more. Alongside her band and longtime musical director Joseph Thalken, the inimitable star of stage and screen performs a special evening of music celebrating her illustrious career. This new, one-woman show will spotlight Patti LuPone’s powerful voice and unforgettable storytelling.