Community Calendar

It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence … if only the founding fathers agree to it! This musical follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they attempt to convince members of Congress to sign the Declaration of Independence. With humor and a stirring score, the Tony® Award-winning musical presents the frustrations and triumphs of our founding fathers. Presented in partnership with the Midland County Historical Society, and in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States. 1776 brings a fresh look at the people, and the compromises that defined a revolution.

Directed by Susie Polito
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards / Book by Peter Stone

David Sedaris will return to the Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026.

His event, titled “An Evening With David Sedaris,” is part of his 2025-26 tour across North America and Europe.

Sedaris, whose works regularly appear in the New Yorker, can often be heard on the public radio show “This American Life.” He has been nominated for five Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album.

He has published 14 books and essay collections, one in collaboration with his sister, Emmy-nominated comedian Amy Sedaris.

Tickets start at $79 per person.

Babes In Canyon with Celeste Allison and Camp Bedford

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Glow Hall, Kalamazoo

Tickets: $15 advance | $20 day of show

All ages

Schedule

7:00 PM doors

8:00 to 8:30 PM: Camp Bedford

8:45 to 9:15 PM: Celeste Allison

9:30 to 10:30 PM: Babes In Canyon

Babes In Canyon make their Glow Hall debut with a full headlining set. Built around layered synths, grounded songwriting, and an instinct for rhythm and atmosphere, the project moves easily between synth-folk, moody pop, and club-informed beats. What began as a spontaneous writing session during a winter blackout has grown into a focused and cohesive sound, rooted loosely in Americana but shaped by texture, repetition, and momentum. Babes In Canyon are currently touring in support of their debut album The New Loud.

Celeste Allison returns to Glow Hall for her first performance here since launching the Kalamazoo Artist Spotlight series. A self-made, independent artist deeply rooted in Kalamazoo’s music community, Celeste’s work moves between jazz, indie-pop, and soul, carried by songs that balance boldness and vulnerability with warmth and clarity. Her presence on stage has long centered connection and affirmation, making her return a meaningful part of this night.

Opening the show is Camp Bedford, a Midwest-based band touring in support with Babes In Canyon.

The JonBenét Game by Tori Keenan-Zelt
NNPN Rolling World Premiere ​
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It’s not whether you win or lose…

When best friends Molly and Rae were 12, they secretly played JonBenét Ramsey at sleepovers. Twenty years later, in the wake of Molly's tragic death, Rae returns to her hometown school as a guidance counselor. But when Molly’s 12-year-old daughter, Hazel, knocks on Rae’s door, she and Rae slide back into the game, and the dark and liminal spaces of their unresolved grief. Directed by Carla Milarch.

March 27 - April 19, 2026

Tickets: General $30 / 65 & Over $25 / Students $15

Landmark: Less Cancer Hike and Bike America 2026
Walk, ride and roam anywhere/anytime. Enter your photos of local landmarks and favorite adventure places to win prizes!
June 6th – July 6th
The annual event serves as our primary fundraiser, helping fuel our critical cancer prevention initiatives.
Register for FREE today at: https://www.lesscancer.org/

Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The first edition was published on January 10, 1776, with an initial print run of just 1,000 copies; but within weeks demand soared. The students of Andy Murphy’s POLISCI 495 course co-curated the exhibition “Revolutionary Paine” to document the whirlwind caused by its publication. On view at the Clements January 16-May 8, weekdays from 12-4 pm.

The California Gold Rush sparked a movement that reached far beyond the West. This Historical Speaker Series program explores how local residents became part of the ‘49er migration, tracing their journeys from Michigan to California and examining what they encountered upon arrival. Presented by local historian Debbie Remer.

$5 for general admission | Free for members

Register at PackardProvingGrounds.org/Apr26-HSS-PPG

A charming and witty comedy about the relationship of Hollywood legends, Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner. Tipping Point Theatre presents the Michigan Premiere of "Gene & Gilda" by Cary Gitter.

It’s Hollywood in the late 1980’s and Gene Wilder is giving his first interview after the death of his beloved Gilda Radner. Although he states any discussion of Gilda is off limits, Gilda has other ideas and crashes the interview. The famous couple come to vivid life as we follow them from their first meeting through their personal and professional ups and downs, all the way to their poignant farewell. We celebrate an intimate portrait of two comic legends in love, and the lives they led beyond the laughter.

Runtime: ~90 minutes, no intermission

Showtimes are Wednesday - Sunday starting April 8 through May 3, 2026

Celebrate spring with the Cereal City Concert Band!
Join us for “Spring Serenade” on Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 PM at Pennfield Performing Arts Center in Battle Creek.

Enjoy a lively program featuring works by Alfred Reed, Leonard Bernstein, Frank Ticheli, and more—plus a fun finale from The Lord of the Rings! This vibrant spring performance will feature a diverse and uplifting selection of concert band repertoire that captures the spirit of renewal and energy.
Now in its 39th season, the band—under the direction of Dr. Doyon and assistant conductor Amanda Burdette—continues to delight audiences with its talented musicians and engaging performances.

Tickets: $10 Adults | $5 Students, Seniors (65+), Veterans
Available at the door or on Eventbrite https://bit.ly/4bCiZvO
Come enjoy an afternoon of uplifting music and community!