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The holiday tradition continues!
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years! Grammy® Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.

Doors: 2PM | Show: 3PM

A new holiday tradition begins at the Kalamazoo State Theatre! Our friends at Honor Credit Union present a special matinee screening of the hit movie Elf at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre on Saturday, December 14th!

Come early and create your own special holiday ornament with help from Colors and Cocktails! Come dressed in your favorite ugly sweater, and you could win a prize! Take part in the pre-show trivia for even more chances to win! Plus, as always, we’ll have a signature drink to help celebrate the occasion.

IMDB Storyline:
Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.

Buddy was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa’s sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs. He, who is on Santa’s naughty list for being a heartless jerk, had no idea that Buddy was even born. Buddy, meanwhile, experiences the delights of New York City (and human culture) as only an elf can. When Walter’s relationship with him interferes with his job, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities.

Doors: 7:30PM | Show: 8:30PM

The tradition continues! Spend Christmas with the Griswold family at the annual screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation under the twinkling stars at historic Kalamazoo State Theatre Saturday, December 14th!

“I dedicate this house to the Griswold Family Christmas.” — Clark Griswold

This year, we have a special treat waiting under the tree. Ellen Hamilton Latzen, aka “Ruby Sue” will be crashing our holiday party for a special VIP meet-n-greet opportunity and pre-show live conversation!

Break out your Cousin Eddie bathrobe, or your best Clark outfit and you could be part of our costume contest! Prizes include a one-year membership in the jelly-of-the-month club from Bilberry Jams and Jellies, KST merch and more!

KST will also be offering multiple full bars along with festive Holiday drinks and, of course, freshly popped popcorn!

IMDB Storyline:
It’s Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark’s continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

Ticket Information

All seating is general admission. There’s an 8-ticket limit.

$13 Advanced Ticket available only until 12/6/24.
$17 Week of show.
$11 Students available in the box office only until 12/6/24. Limited supply.
$65 VIP Meet-n-Greet with Ellen Latzen, aka “Ruby Sue.” Limited supply!
Photo op
Signed poster
One drink ticket
Reserved seating

Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with a spectacular collaboration with Transcendence Performing Arts Center, featuring a soul-stirring choir of over 100 voices from the Lansing community and beyond! Led by LaVontè Heard, this exceptional choir includes singers from the Verna D. Holley Project, Bread House International Ministries Choir, The Jeremy Winston Chorale International, and Jeremiah Towner & Highest Praise. Get ready to be transported by the joyous and soulful sounds of gospel and classic holiday music in a heartwarming celebration for the whole family to enjoy!

Conductor: Timothy Muffitt
Tickets: $30-$65

Sip. Shop. Stroll. One evening each month over 28 participating local art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and cultural institutions stay open late and host special events and deals. Discover your new favorite places to visit in downtown Grand Rapids!
Look for the 3rd Thursday A-frames outside of each participating venue and hop on the free DASH bus to explore everything downtown has to offer.

Come and share a poem, story, joke, or song! Or just come and listen. The Timid Poet Open Mic night is the third Saturday of every month at 2208 Winchell Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008. Whether you’ve just written your first poem or you’re a seasoned pro, this is a great space to share your creativity. Everyone is welcome! Our next Open Mic is Saturday, November 16, 2019. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with readings beginning at 7 p.m. You may bring your books of creative writing to sell. Facilities and snacks are provided by the Phoenix Community Church. You can also keep informed by following the Timid Poet Underground blog or Facebook page at https://timidpoetunderground.blogspot.com or https://facebook.com/timidpoetunderground

Experience an uplifting voyage through epochs of human and musical ascension with horn virtuoso Corbin Wagner. The concert opens with a world premiere from LSO’s Composer-in-Residence, Jared Miller. Ottorino Respighi’s "Trittico Botticelliano,", ushers in Renaissance splendor, celebrating the era’s ascendancy in arts and humanities. Wagner’s performance of Richard Strauss’ "Horn Concerto No. 2" then exemplifies the horn’s expansive capabilities, from lyrical softness to heroic fortitude, mirroring the humanistic rise of the Renaissance and Enlightenment. The program culminates with Haydn’s Symphony No. 43 “Mercury”, where its classical elegance and enlightened wit elevate the audience, embodying the uplifting spirit of ascension that connects each piece.

Conductor: Timothy Muffitt
Featured Artist: Corbin Wagner/Horn

Program:
JARED MILLER: World Premiere
OTTORINO RESPIGHI: Trittico Botticelliano
RICHARD STRAUSS: Horn Concerto No. 2
JOSEPH HAYDN: Symphony 43 “Mercury”

Tickets: $30-$65
Concert Sponsors: MSUFCU

Come and share a poem, story, joke, or song! Or just come and listen. The Timid Poet Open Mic night is the third Saturday of every month at 2208 Winchell Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008. Whether you’ve just written your first poem or you’re a seasoned pro, this is a great space to share your creativity. Everyone is welcome! Our next Open Mic is Saturday, November 16, 2019. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with readings beginning at 7 p.m. You may bring your books of creative writing to sell. Facilities and snacks are provided by the Phoenix Community Church. You can also keep informed by following the Timid Poet Underground blog or Facebook page at https://timidpoetunderground.blogspot.com or https://facebook.com/timidpoetunderground