Barbershop Harmony

Gull Lake High School's vocal music teacher, David Woolf, will be performing with his prizewinning barbershop quartet, Go 4 It!, at 7 p.m. this Thursday, June 25, at the Amphitheater at Celery Flats in Portage (rain site: Hayloft Theatre). They'll headline a concert that will feature other local vocal harmony groups as well. Tickets are only $5, and this City of Portage Parks Department event is sponsored by Portage Noon Rotary.

This will be your preview for the Performing Arts Foundation's big fundraiser on August 16, Americana in August, when Dave's larger group, the Kalamazoo Barbershop Chorus, and other vocal ensembles will perform at an old-fashioned ice cream social at the Richland Area Community Center. In addition, reproductions of classic American works of art will be on display throughout the Center that day. Suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family will include an ice cream cone. Mark your calendar now for 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, August 16!

Whistlestop Barbershop

You're in for a harmonic treat this weekend at the Kalamazoo Barbershop Harmony Society's 67th annual show, Whistlestop Barbershop. Featured performers include the Kalamazoo Barbershop Chorus, under the direction of Gull Lake High School's own vocal music teacher, David Woolf. Also performing will be Wildcard, the 2004 Pioneer District barbershop champion group, and Go4it! You have two opportunities to enjoy this great show: 3 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, at the Comstock Community Auditorium. Tickets are $12, only $10 for students and seniors. And there's an afterglow, too ($8). Don't miss this opportunity to hear some of the best voices around!

Kalamazoo Barbershop Chorus is always looking for men who enjoy singing--no experience necessary! Check their website for more info.

Postscript to all Performing Arts Foundation members: Don't forget that we'll be meeting this Thursday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Richland Area Community Center!