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Father-and-son trio The Janzen Boys bring their warm harmonies and heartfelt storytelling to Kerrytown Concert House. Hailing from Winnipeg, Canada, the group has built a devoted following through captivating live performances that showcase their tight three-part harmonies and engaging stage presence. What began as a busking act at Winnipeg’s Forks Market has grown into a touring family band often compared to artists like Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Young, and the Barenaked Ladies. Known for deeply felt originals and familiar covers, The Janzen Boys create an intimate concert experience that feels both personal and uplifting. Join us for an evening of harmony-rich folk music that celebrates the joy of music shared across generations.

Every Wednesday at 6pm, UrtbanBeat invites you to showcase your musical talent!

Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all.

Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Come early and enjoy the local flavor of Old Town.

Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Doors at 5PM

The piano quintet is a powerhouse chamber ensemble, combining the sonic richness of a string quartet with the symphonic aura of grand piano. Inspired by Robert Schumann’s early example, composers from the early Romantic age all the way through the 21st century have contributed significantly to the genre. Russian master Anton Arensky, a teacher of Rachmaninoff, penned his sole quintet in his mature years, and the ever-popular champion of French music Camille Saint-Saëns began his prolific chamber music career with this quintet of surprising skill and maturity. Bracing violin duos by virtuosos of the Baroque and Classical eras serve as effervescent quintet preludes.

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

By using his imagination and a simple electronic device to record and play back loops as he performs, Håkon Kornstad realizes in concert the idea so aptly expressed by the title of his album Symphonies in My Head. His instrumental skill is unsurpassed: beautiful tone on whichever saxophone he selects, percussive sounds made by the use of the instrument’s keys and tonguing techniques, a colorful palette broadened by the expert use of overtones. Rhapsodic, improvised melodies glide over sonic layers that grow into an orchestral accompaniment. This artistic richness would be enough for most, but Kornstad’s restless curiosity took him into unexpected territory. He found new inspiration in opera and developed his voice as an operatic tenor. Bringing his two tenors together, saxophonist and singer, he has created an unprecedented sound, an evocative “tenor battle” that emerges in the single person of this singular artist.

Chicago Steppin' dance event and workshop for adults

SpringFest is a SXSW-style festival organized by students at the University of Michigan. Designed to promote innovation, creativity, and community while showcasing the unique achievements of university students, the festival is the largest student-run event on campus, and it's free! Join us for SpringFest 2026 on Friday, April 17th, and experience live music, student performances, food trucks, art installations, and so much more.

Chicago Steppin' dance event and workshop for adults

Flint Symphony Orchestra

Enrique Diemecke music director and conductor
Ricardo Morales clarinet

Program
Ethel Smyth Overture to The Wreckers
Gerald Finzi Five Bagatelles, Op. 23a (arr. for clarinet and string orchestra)
Carl Maria von Weber Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra, Op. 26
Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56 (“Scottish”)

Mendelssohn takes us on a tour of dramatic highland landscapes, while Ethyl Smyth explores the emotional currents of the stormy Cornish coastline. Together, they evoke the immense power of nature and the inner struggles of the people who are shaped by it.

Gerald Finzi, too, paints sonorous pictures of the English countryside in his Five Bagatelles, with the help of guest artist Ricardo Morales. Morales will prove why he’s one of today’s most sought-after clarinetists with his dexterous performance of Weber’s Concertino for Clarinet.

Sopranos Kimwana Doner and Kira Slovaček will present an eclectic program of classical vocal repertoire, featuring works by Verdi, Dvořák, Chopin, William Bolcom, and more! Join us at KCH for an entertaining evening exploring themes of passion, triumph, and adversity that celebrate the strength of the human condition.

Kira Slovaček, soprano
Kimwana Doner, soprano
John Etsell, piano

This concert is generously supported by Genre Sponsors: Maurice & Linda Binkow

VAE celebrates Earth Day with a new choral drama that explores the literary relationship between music and nature. Evocative settings of Shakespeare, Wendell Berry, Mary Oliver, E. E. Cummings and many more. The program will include a vast and interconnected array of choral gems, with music from the late Renaissance to contemporary, including a world premiere by Stephen Rush. Reception to follow.