Community Calendar

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

Elisabeth Brauss, Piano

Part of a new generation of classical artists, German pianist Elisabeth Brauss won first prize at the International Steinway Competition as a teen, and has since appeared in concerto engagements with Bournemouth Symphony, Staatsorchester Darmstadt, Göttinger Symphonieorchester, Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. Recent solo recitals include Beethovenhaus Bonn and Wigmore Hall, and throughout North America at Salle Bourgie Montreal, Phillips Collection Washington, and La Jolla Music Society.

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism.
Venue: Royce Auditorium
SCHEDULE
6:30 PM | Doors Open
7:00 PM | Royce Auditorium Doors Open
7:30 PM | Concert Begins
9:00 PM | Post Concert Reception

Doors: 6PM | Show: 7PM

“Impractical Jokers” star Joe Gatto is bringing his Let’s Get Into It comedy tour to the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre March 14th.

Joe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” Most recently, he toured for two years with his stand-up solo show “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” in sold-out theaters across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Prior to that, he toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London.

Joe is passionate about supporting anti-bullying organizations and animal rescue initiatives. He happily advocates for the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” movement with his non-profit Gatto Pups and Friends, founded in 2022, which operates on Long Island, NY, focusing on mainly senior and unwanted dogs.

Joe also hosts a popular comedy podcast called “Two Cool Moms” on the iHeart Radio Podcast Network, where he and his co-host dispense sage motherly advice to fans who write in with their dilemmas. An accomplished author of two titles – his self-published book “The Dogfather: My Love of Dogs, Desserts and Growing up Italian” and also his children’s picture book published through Penguin Random House “Where’s Bearry?”

Joe lives his life by a code of pastry and family, loving his wife, two adorable children, his pack of dogs, and cannolis.

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

Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians" (New Yorker), Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association and a spirit of infinite possibility.

Venue: Royce Auditorium
SCHEDULE
6:30 PM | Doors Open
7:00 PM | Royce Auditorium Doors Open
7:30 PM | Concert Begins
9:00 PM | Post Concert Reception

One of the most beloved chamber music works for strings and piano, Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet not only demonstrates his genius for melody and lyricism, but also features a distinct combination of instruments: only one violin and the addition of double bass.
PROGRAM
W.F. Bach Fugue in F minor, arranged for String Trio by Mozart
Mozart Adagio and Fugue in C minor for Strings, K. 546 (1788)
Mozart Quartet in E-flat major for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello, K. 493 (1786)
Schubert Quintet in A major for Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass, D. 667, Op. 114, “Trout” (1819)
ARTISTS
Wu Han, piano
Arnaud Sussmann, violin
Julian Rhee, violin
Paul Neubauer, viola
Sterling Elliott, cello
Anthony Manzo, double bass

Venue: Royce Auditorium
SCHEDULE
6:30 PM | Doors Open
7:00 PM | Royce Auditorium Doors Open
7:30 PM | Concert Begins
9:00 PM | Post Concert Reception

Immerse yourself in an evening of passion and color with violinist Chee-Yun, as we traverse the rich landscapes of Spanish and Spanish-influenced music. The night opens with Ravel's "Alborada del Gracioso," capturing the lively spirit of Spain. Chee-Yun excels in Lalo’s "Symphonie Espagnole," merging violin finesse with Spain’s vibrant heart, hinting at the French Romantic's Spanish allure. Marc Migó’s "The Ecstasy of St. Teresa" adds contemporary, mystical flair, while de Falla’s "El Sombrero de Tres Picos, Suite No. 2" offers folkloric richness. The climax is Ravel’s "Boléro," a piece that encapsulates Spain's hypnotic charm, concluding an evening of vivid musical landscapes.

Conductor: Timothy Muffitt
Featured Artist: Chee-Yun/Violin

Program:
MAURICE RAVEL: Alborada del Gracioso
ÉDOUARD LALO: Symphonie Espagnole
MARC MIGÓ: The Ecstasy of St. Teresa
MANUEL DE FALLA: El Sombrero de Tres Picos, Suite No. 2
MAURICE RAVEL: Boléro

Tickets: $30-$65
Concert Sponsors: MSUFCU