The beautiful new Clocktower Green is nearing completion--most of the stores and the restaurant have opened already--and their free Thursday night outdoor concerts are in full swing. Head up to 8860 North 32nd Street (M-43, just north of the village of Richland), sit a while, and enjoy the tunes from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Here's the schedule of upcoming concerts:
July 3 – Mossy Mountain Band
July 10 – North Point Combo
July 17 – Martha Reid Quartet
July 24 – Lana Hawkins & Steve Kamerling
July 31 – Mark Duval & Traci Seuss
August 7 – Swing City
August 14 – Brothers Kalamazov
August 21 – Earlier Braggs Quartet
August 28 – Tim Collins Group
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Hair and more
I'm trying to resist the apparently irresistable urge that salons seem to have to name themselves with a hair pun . . . I've made it past the title . . . just barely . . . and I'll try to make it through to the end of the posting with my dignity intact.
And yet I must urge you (adults, that is) to go see the Whole Art Theatre's production of the 1968 musical Hair, which continues Fridays and Saturdays, June 20, 21, 27, and 28 at the Epic Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall. Adam Carter choreographed the show, and they do a great job with all the songs that you had forgotten came from Hair. (Okay, I'm the one who forgot that "Easy to Be Hard" was in there . . . I did remember "Aquarius.") Tickets are $22, seniors $18, students $14. Check the Whole Art's website for more info.
By the way, auditions for the one-woman show Bad Dates are being held June 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. at the Whole Art Theatre at the Epic Center. That show will play at the Whole Art September 11 to 27. More info on that at the website.
The musical Les Miserables is at the Barn Theatre in Augusta, now through July 6. Tickets are $29. Their website has details.
You can catch Richland area musicians playing in Kalamazoo on Saturday, June 21, as part of the worldwide Fete de la Musique. And it's all free! Fractal will be at the Union at 2 p.m. and at Bell's at 6, and the Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra will be playing on the North Kalamazoo Mall at 3 . . . Again, check the website for more and better info.
Speaking of local musicians, you can usually catch Tim Tillbury playing at the Richland Pub, 8253 N. 32nd Street, of a Friday night, starting about 8 p.m.
And a great new venue, the Clocktower Green, has live music outdoors on Thursday nights. Check their website for the calendar of events.
There's more live music from time to time at the Richland Farmers' Market, which has outgrown its original site and is now at the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue (that's the post office road), from 4 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. June 25 will feature a visit by a calf from a local farm, but live music will return from time to time--including the wonderful Hoot Owls.
Okay, that should keep you busy for a while, and you've been spared a single hair joke! What a lucky day! Enjoy.
And yet I must urge you (adults, that is) to go see the Whole Art Theatre's production of the 1968 musical Hair, which continues Fridays and Saturdays, June 20, 21, 27, and 28 at the Epic Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall. Adam Carter choreographed the show, and they do a great job with all the songs that you had forgotten came from Hair. (Okay, I'm the one who forgot that "Easy to Be Hard" was in there . . . I did remember "Aquarius.") Tickets are $22, seniors $18, students $14. Check the Whole Art's website for more info.
By the way, auditions for the one-woman show Bad Dates are being held June 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. at the Whole Art Theatre at the Epic Center. That show will play at the Whole Art September 11 to 27. More info on that at the website.
The musical Les Miserables is at the Barn Theatre in Augusta, now through July 6. Tickets are $29. Their website has details.
You can catch Richland area musicians playing in Kalamazoo on Saturday, June 21, as part of the worldwide Fete de la Musique. And it's all free! Fractal will be at the Union at 2 p.m. and at Bell's at 6, and the Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra will be playing on the North Kalamazoo Mall at 3 . . . Again, check the website for more and better info.
Speaking of local musicians, you can usually catch Tim Tillbury playing at the Richland Pub, 8253 N. 32nd Street, of a Friday night, starting about 8 p.m.
And a great new venue, the Clocktower Green, has live music outdoors on Thursday nights. Check their website for the calendar of events.
There's more live music from time to time at the Richland Farmers' Market, which has outgrown its original site and is now at the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue (that's the post office road), from 4 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. June 25 will feature a visit by a calf from a local farm, but live music will return from time to time--including the wonderful Hoot Owls.
Okay, that should keep you busy for a while, and you've been spared a single hair joke! What a lucky day! Enjoy.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Thanks, Hoot Owls!
The Richland Farmers' Market got off to an amazing start on a beautiful day . . . and it was all made more festive by the music of the Hoot Owls. Thanks to them for the great tunes! They've promised to return from time to time . . . Meanwhile, come on down to the Farmers' Market at the Clocktower Green, 8860 N. 32nd Street (M-43) every Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Hoot Owls at Farmers' Market
The new Richland Farmers' Market opens this Wednesday, June 11, and the Hoot Owls will bring their old time - bluegrass - gospel sounds to celebrate. The Market will be open this and every Wednesday through October, from 4 to 8 p.m., and this week the Hoot Owls will start playing around 6. Come on out to hear them--and to buy your fresh, healthy, locally-grown produce! The Market is held at the new Clocktower Green, 8860 North 32nd Street (M-43), just north of the village and south of the Blackhawk.
And if you grow food or flowers you'd like to sell at the Market--or if you know someone who does--click here to download a vendor application.
Meanwhile, come out on Wednesday for great fun, fresh food, and music. Big thanks to the Hoot Owls for donating their talent and time!
And if you grow food or flowers you'd like to sell at the Market--or if you know someone who does--click here to download a vendor application.
Meanwhile, come out on Wednesday for great fun, fresh food, and music. Big thanks to the Hoot Owls for donating their talent and time!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Many, many May marvels
It's been so mesmerizing to gaze back at the photos from recent arts events that we've been remiss in providing reminders about some great upcoming events. So now you must run, not walk, to the following:
Wednesday, May 21, 6 p.m., Shaw Theatre, Western Michigan University: Marley in May, an evening with John Grogan, author of the bestseller Marley & Me. Tickets are $10 and benefit the Gull Lake Community Schools Foundation; check their website for more info.
Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m., Gull Lake High School: GLHS Band concert
Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m., Gull Lake High School: Spring Choral Concert
Thursday, May 22, through Saturday, May 31, Civic Theatre in Kalamazoo: Little Women the Musical continues, with Lisa Watson working behind the scenes. The show goes on at 7:30 on Thursday nights, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. More info at the Civic's website.
Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, 8 p.m., Whole Art Theatre at the Epic Center: Last chance to see The Playboy of the Western World, the great play by Irish writer J. M. Synge . . . and you can spot Mary Teutsch amongst the cast. Tickets are $20 general admission, $14 seniors, $10 students. More at Whole Art's website.
June 5 - 28, Whole Art Theatre at the Epic Center: Hair, the classic 1968 musical, is back, and this time it's choreographed by Adam Carter. You might want to get your tickets now . . . which you can do via Whole Art's website.
Wednesday, May 21, 6 p.m., Shaw Theatre, Western Michigan University: Marley in May, an evening with John Grogan, author of the bestseller Marley & Me. Tickets are $10 and benefit the Gull Lake Community Schools Foundation; check their website for more info.
Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m., Gull Lake High School: GLHS Band concert
Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m., Gull Lake High School: Spring Choral Concert
Thursday, May 22, through Saturday, May 31, Civic Theatre in Kalamazoo: Little Women the Musical continues, with Lisa Watson working behind the scenes. The show goes on at 7:30 on Thursday nights, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. More info at the Civic's website.
Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, 8 p.m., Whole Art Theatre at the Epic Center: Last chance to see The Playboy of the Western World, the great play by Irish writer J. M. Synge . . . and you can spot Mary Teutsch amongst the cast. Tickets are $20 general admission, $14 seniors, $10 students. More at Whole Art's website.
June 5 - 28, Whole Art Theatre at the Epic Center: Hair, the classic 1968 musical, is back, and this time it's choreographed by Adam Carter. You might want to get your tickets now . . . which you can do via Whole Art's website.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Festival Fotos
The second annual Spring Fine Arts Festival last weekend was a huge success. There was drama, comedy, sculpture, painting, singing of all kinds, music from classical to blues/rock . . . something for everyone--no, lots of things for everyone! And all the proceeds from ticket sales and concession purchases go to the Performing Arts Foundation for use by all the arts at Gull Lake. Thanks to the students for great performances and art pieces, to all the spectators for coming out, and to the expert staff and loyal volunteers working behind the scenes. It was a great night!
Performing Arts Foundation board members were especially thrilled to be presented with this year's "Local Hero" award--including handsome plaques and kind words from Robin Nott--at the Friday night performance. We love to do the work we do for kids because of the great support from Gull Lake schools staff and a wonderfully generous community. Thanks so much for a very special award!
And thanks to photographer Jack Sizer for a visual sampling of the Spring Fine Arts Festival. It was a great event!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Storyteller comes to Gull Lake Community Schools
Nationally-known storyteller Len Cabral came to Gull Lake schools as artist in residence for May 5 through 8, mesmerizing students in all the buildings with his fantastic tales, and giving workshops for storytelling students at the high school. His visit was made possible by grants from the Gull Lake Community Schools Foundation, the GLCS Performing Arts Foundation, and the Gull Lake Educational
Association. It was an amazing experience for all the students and teachers. Thank you, arts supporters! And thank you, Jack Sizer, for these wonderful photos!
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