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An accomplished musician, recent graduate of Calvin University, and piano teacher, Mr. Fynewever first performed at Dewings Center playing piano for the CU choir. Many in the audience asked us if we could get him to give a solo concert. Mr. Fynewever accepted our request and we're honored to have him in concert at the Center!

Cost: $5 Suggested donation at the door

Experience the Magic of Spring Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the beauty of Asian culture and champion diversity, peace, and love in Kalamazoo. Hosted by Western Michigan University’s Asian Initiatives, a unit of Haenicke Institute for Global Education, this year's Spring Gala promises a vibrant showcase of Asian artistry, culture, and community spirit.

What to Expect:
Moving scenes from the Peking opera performed by award-winning actress Linghui Tu and actor Suosen Lv, captivating performances by the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra and the Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus, inspiring dance and fashion acts from local WMU and Kalamazoo Public School groups and the retelling of traditional nursery rhymes in Chinese by Comstock Early Learning Academy students.

Don’t Miss Out!
Secure your tickets today for this spectacular celebration of Asian heritage and community connection. Immerse yourself in an evening of cultural richness, artistic flair, and shared joy.

School is out and it’s time to let your creativity soar! Let your young artist spend their week indulged in arts and crafts at our Spring Break Art Camp with instructor Kim Bigard! Whether your child is a budding artist or simply loves to get their hands messy, we will provide a variety of fun and engaging activities to spark their creativity.

Throughout the week, campers will experiment with different art forms, including painting, sculpture, fiber arts, mixed media, and more. Each day will feature new projects, allowing kids to explore their artistic abilities, to think outside the box and take artistic risks.

By the end of the week, your child will have a collection of finished art projects to take home and share with family and friends. This is an excellent opportunity for kids to make new friends, explore their creative potential, and have a blast during spring break!

Campers have the option to select a 3-day camp or attend the full 5 days. Please select the appropriate option below.

Recommended age: 6-12

This camp will be held daily from 9 am-noon, March 24-28 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway St. in Mt. Pleasant. A daily snack will be provided. If your child has food sensitivities, please send an appropriate snack each day.

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam for an introduction to machine sewing. Students will be led in creating a simple pillowcase or owl rice pillow on a sewing machine. Students will learn the steps of reading a pattern, selecting and cutting their fabric, and assembling pieces. All supplies and machines will be provided, however students may bring their fabric of choice if desired.

This workshop will be held 12:30-3 pm, Monday, March 24 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

If students want to bring their fabric, they will need 1 yd of quilter cotton or flannel and 9 inches of contrast fabric for the pillow case, and 9 inches or a fat quarter of cotton fabric for the owl rice pillow.

Recommended age: 8 and up

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF ARETHA FRANKLIN® is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, come experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time.

The concert features all your favorite hits in one evening, including "Natural Woman,” “Think,” “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me,” “Chain of Fools,” “Respect,” and many more. You’ll be out of your seat and dancing in the aisles as you lose yourself in the music that inspired a generation.

Club Create is a Michigan Arts Access program for adults with disabilities. Club Create provides opportunities for adults with disabilities to have hands-on experiences in the arts provided by professional artists. Club members participate in an art experience at each meeting, as well as have time to socialize with other club members. Club Create of Mid Michigan meets 10-11:30 am on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers are welcome to participate as well.

Club Create of Mid Michigan members will meet from 10-11:30 am, Wednesday, March 26, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam for an introduction to patchwork quilting. Following a Mums the Word pattern, students will learn how to cut and piece their table runner top, layer batting, and backing, and finish by quilting. You will leave with a functional piece of art that can be used any time of year, depending on the color scheme. You will be provided a supply list with yardage needed of cotton fabric so the project can be suited to your taste.

This workshop will be held from 1-5 pm, Wednesday, March 26 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Students should bring their own sewing machine. If you do not have a machine, please contact Art Reach, and we may be able to provide one.

Recommended age: 14 and up

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam for an introduction to patchwork quilting. Following a basic pattern called Flights of Fancy, students will learn how to cut and piece their table runner top, layer batting, and backing, and finish by quilting. You will leave with a functional piece of art that can be used any time of year, depending on the color scheme. You will be provided a supply list with yardage needed of cotton fabric so the project can be suited to your taste.

This workshop will be held from 1-5 pm, Friday, March 28 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Students should bring their own sewing machine. If you do not have a machine, please contact Art Reach, and we may be able to provide one.

Recommended age: 14 and up

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always.

HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always.

HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.