Sniedze Janson-Rungis: Altars & Myths — Abstract, anthropomorphic sculptures in an environment recreating the sensation of walking through an enchanted forest, Jan. 18–March 11, Netzorg and Kerr Gallery. Rita Grendze: Signs for Those Seeking Light — Cast-off books that have been cut by hand, mounted and suspended, give voice to writing as a powerful visual language, Jan. 18–Dec. 16, Atrium Gallery.
MARK YOUR 2018 CALENDAR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 | 4 pm 2017 Bronze Medalist Karisa Chiu, violin and the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra
Other Venues
Ducks and Dresses: Hanji Artwork by Aimee Lee — Two Korean traditions come together using hanji, Korean paper, through January, Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, 326 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Suite 103A, 373-4938.
Chenery Auditorium
FRIDAY, MAY 18 | all day – evening 43rd Stulberg International String Competition Dalton Center, WMU, daytime semifinals and evening finals Judges Aaron Dworkin, Anthony Ross, and Scott St. John Breaking News: NPR’s From the Top with host Christopher O’Riley will be on site during the 2018 Competition, creating a documentary episode to be broadcast at a later date.
Art Hop — Art at various Kalamazoo locations, 5–8 p.m., Jan. 5, 342-5059.
SATURDAY, MAY 19 | 12:30 pm Stulberg Master Classes Dalton Center, WMU Judges Aaron Dworkin, Anthony Ross, and Scott St. John
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Solo Gallery Artist: Sudi Rouhi — Digital prints and traditional arts, Jan. 8–Feb. 23, Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, 329-4544. LIBRARY & LITERARY EVENTS Kalamazoo Public Library Food Fit for Kings — Maria Hernandez shows how to make traditional Mexican food to celebrate Día de los Reyes (Day of the Kings), 6:30 p.m. Jan. 3, Washington Square Branch, 1244 Portage St., 553-7970. First Saturday @ KPL — Family event with stories, activities, special guests and door prizes, 2 p.m. Jan. 6, Central Library, 315 S. Rose St., 342-9837. Animals and Society Book Club — Discussion of Chapters 1–3 of How to Create a Vegan World, by Tobias Leenaert, 7 p.m. Jan. 11, Central Library, 342-9837. Friends of KPL Bag-of-Books Sale — 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Jan. 13, Central Library, 3429837. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration — Family event with a story, a short film and activities, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Eastwood Branch, 1112 Gayle Ave., 553-7810.
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