This is no time for spring break! There's art happening!

Yes, it IS almost April, so get out your calendar and a big red pen, and start scribbling in the plethora of fabulous arts events:

Thursday, April 3, 8 p.m., Fractal plays at Fire, 1249 Portage Road in Kalamazoo, $7. Also on the bill: When Sanity Fails and Afternoon Round.

Friday, April 11, 5 - 9 p.m., opening reception for the "Colors of Life" show of glass art at Blue Water Gallery, 8860 North 32nd Street in Richland. In honor of Michigan Glass Month, the show will feature new work by Kathy Kreager, Gloria Badiner, Jarry Catania, Jerry Harty, Judy Koneski, Becky Stewart, and Barb Yerace.

Friday, April 11, 9 p.m., another chance to hear Fractal, this time at Dino's, corner of Academy and Stadium in Kalamazoo, $2.

Tuesday, April 15, 3 p.m., Tiffany Tea at the Kellogg Manor House. Enjoy an elegant tea and a tour of the historic mansion. Prepaid reservations required; adults $20, children 5 - 12 $12. Call 269-671-2400. (By the way, with the same call you could reserve spots for the Mother's Day brunch on May 11. Seatings are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; adults $18.95, seniors $17.95, children 5 - 12 $9.95.)

Tuesday, April 15, 4 p.m., first session of the Ballet class for 7- to 9-year-olds at the Gull Lake Middle School Cafeteria. Classes run 6 weeks, through May 20, and cost $35. Register through Gull Lake Community Education; call 269-488-5018 for more information.

Tuesday, April 15, 5 p.m., first session of the Creative Movement class for 3- to 4-year-olds at the Gull Lake Middle School Cafeteria. Classes run 6 weeks, through May 20, and cost $35. Register through Gull Lake Community Education; call 269-488-5018 for more information.

Thursday, April 17, 4 p.m., first session of the Ballet class for 10- to 12-year-olds at the Ryan Intermediate Band Room. Classes run 6 weeks, through May 22, and cost $35. Register through Gull Lake Community Education; call 269-488-5018 for more information.

Thursday, April 17, 5 p.m., first session of the Creative Movement class for 5- to 6-year-olds at the Ryan Intermediate Band Room. Classes run 6 weeks, through May 22, and cost $35. Register through Gull Lake Community Education; call 269-488-5018 for more information.

And bon voyage to the great Gull Lake High School Band! They're off to Florida for spring break, where they'll be playing to the big crowds at Disney World--and, we hope, having a fantastic time.