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5th Annual Mental Health Awareness Summit
Mental Health Is My Business
Theme: A Personal Healing Journey from Trial to Triumph

Join us for an inspiring afternoon focused on healing, wellness, and personal growth at the 5th Annual Mental Health Is My Business Summit.

This powerful community event brings together mental health advocates, wellness practitioners, and community leaders to create a space where individuals can learn, heal, and grow.

Through meaningful conversations, wellness activities, and valuable resources, attendees will gain practical tools and encouragement to support their mental and emotional well-being.

Prepare to be amazed and transported back to an enchanting world of bubbles with the Gazillion Bubble Show. This mind-blowing spectacle combines the joy of bubbles, the wonders of science, and excitement for the whole family.

Get ready to rediscover the sheer wonder and delight of bubbles as you embark on a one-of-a-kind interactive journey through the show. The extraordinary production features awe-inspiring bubble artistry, high-energy music, and captivating lights and lasers that will leave you spellbound.

The incredible bubble artists behind this phenomenal show, siblings Deni and Melody Yang, have captivated audiences since their early years. Coming from a family of performers, their parents worked tirelessly to infuse their passion for performance with a perfect blend of art, science, and entertainment that makes this show so special. Perfect for all ages, the Gazillion Bubble Show guarantees an unforgettable experience that will whisk you away to a fantastical world of endless fun.

A feast for the senses, Right in the Eye combines 12 short silent films by pioneering French filmmaker Georges Méliès — bursting with jaw-dropping special effects — with musical virtuosity, lighting design, and more. Three musicians perform on over 50 different instruments, including rare and unique ones, live onstage alongside the films, in a one-of-a-kind production ideal for children ages five and up.

Right in the Eye is an Alcoléa & cie production.

A gifted and innovative jazz pianist, Cyrus Chestnut possesses a soulful style that fuses gospel, classical music, and straight-ahead jazz. With two musical parents who were involved in the church, it was only natural that gospel music would become a major influence on Chestnut’s musical development, showing him not only how to be a better player but also how to connect with audiences. His original compositions are the heart of his latest album, Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony, on which he demonstrates his signature blend of rhythmic precision, emotive expression, and improvisational mastery.

A gifted and innovative jazz pianist, Cyrus Chestnut possesses a soulful style that fuses gospel, classical music, and straight-ahead jazz. With two musical parents who were involved in the church, it was only natural that gospel music would become a major influence on Chestnut’s musical development, showing him not only how to be a better player but also how to connect with audiences. His original compositions are the heart of his latest album, Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony, on which he demonstrates his signature blend of rhythmic precision, emotive expression, and improvisational mastery.

The Midland Symphony Orchestra celebrates the sounds of home with a program honoring Michigan-based composers. The evening highlights MSO's Principal Trombonist Denis Jiron in the world premiere of Carolina Calvache’s newly commissioned Trombone Concerto, showcasing her distinctive and expressive voice. The program closes with Dvořák's New World Symphony, an innovative and powerful symphonic tribute to the American spirit.

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

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

Alexandre Kantorow, 2024 Gilmore Artist, piano

The day after performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, 2024 Gilmore Artist Alexandre Kantorow returns to give a solo recital, showcasing his varied repertoire. Anchoring the program is the final piano sonata by Beethoven and the first piano sonata by Nikolai Medtner. Kantorow also presents the US Premiere of a new work by leading Swedish composer Anders Hillborg, which Kantorow commissioned through his Gilmore Artist Award; he will premiere the work at the Lucerne Festival in January 2026.

Pre-concert talk at 7 pm with Dr. Zaide Pixley in Room 130

More from Alexandre Kantorow:
From Cliburn to Kantorow: A Celebration of Tchaikovsky | May 1, 2026 at 7 pm | LEARN MORE

Program
J.S. BACH /arr. LISZT
Variations on Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen S. 180
N. MEDTNER
Sonata in F Minor, Op. 5
F. CHOPIN
Prelude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 45
ANDERS HILLBORG
The Kalamazoo Flow
U.S. Premiere, commissioned by Alexandre Kantorow, with assistance from The Gilmore
L.v. BEETHOVEN
Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111