Please Note: Due to the COVID–19 virus, some of these events may have been cancelled after press time. Please check with the venue and organizations for up-to-date information. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER The Bar Show — Enjoy bar food and beverages while enjoying this outdoor show, 8 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, Barn Theatre, 13351 West M-96, Augusta, 731-4121, barntheatreschool.org. Farmers Alley Theatre Online Events — Visit the theater’s website: farmersalleytheatre.com. MUSIC Bands & Solo Artists Brena — Gun Lake Live Summer Series concludes with this band performing classic rock, R&B, country and dance music, 6–10 p.m. Sept. 2, Lakefront Pavilion, Bay Pointe Inn, 11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, 269-672-8111, baypointeinn. com. Melissa Lee — Contemporary country singer, 5–8 p.m. Sept. 2, Beats on Bates, Bates Alley, kalamazooarts.org. Out of Favor Boys — Contemporary blues band, 5–8 p.m. Sept. 9, Beats on Bates, Bates Alley, kalamazooarts.org. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band — American roots music, 8 p.m. Sept. 12, State Theatre, 404 S. Burdick St., 345-6500. Road to Summer Camp with Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead — Recording artist and guitarist, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Bell’s Eccentric Cafe, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., 382-2332 or bellsbeer.com. Kanola Band — Midwest jazz band pays tribute to music of New Orleans, 5–8 p.m. Sept. 16, Beats on Bates, Bates Alley, kalamazooarts.org. Satsang — Conscious music collective quartet, 8 p.m. Sept. 16, Bell’s Eccentric Cafe, 382-2332 or bellsbeer.com.
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Out of Favor Boys — Contemporary blues band in a drive-in concert, 3–5 p.m. Sept. 19, Portage District Library parking lot, 300 Library Lane, 585-8711 or kjones@portagelibrary.info. Lana Hoffman & Steve Kamerling — Duo featuring vocals and guitar, 5–8 p.m. Sept. 23, Beats on Bates, Bates Alley, kalamazooarts.org. Robin Trower — British blues-rock guitarist, 8 p.m. Sept. 25, State Theatre, 345-6500. Cabildo — Alternative Latin rock collective, 5–8 p.m. Sept. 30, Beats on Bates, Bates Alley, kalamazooarts.org. Orchestra, Chamber, Jazz, Vocal & More Choreography & Cocktails — Wellspring/ Cori Terry & Dancers premieres a new original documentary series exploring classic Wellspring pieces and the creative process, featuring the 1990 piece Hive of Glass, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12; visit wellspringdance.org for details; registration required. Gilmore Rising Star Mackenzie Melemed — The American pianist performs a diverse program, including works by Liszt and Beethoven, live streamed from the Wellspring Theater, 4 p.m. Sept. 20; see thegilmore.org for details. VISUAL ARTS Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S. Park St., 349-7775, kiarts.org As of press time, the KIA had reopened. See its website for more information on the reopening.
West Michigan Area Show — Works by regional artists in a variety of media. Nature-Inside/Out: Selections from the Permanent Collection — Works from the KIA’s collection featuring natural themes. Other Venues Westminster Art Festival — Local artists’ work on the theme “Sacred Places, Wild Spaces,” open for personal or small group self-guided tours, through Sept. 30, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen Ave., Portage, 344-3966; visit westminsterartfestival.org for hours and more information. Virtual Art Hop — Art displayed online by area artists, 5–9 p.m. Sept. 4, kalamazooarts.org or facebook.com/acgk.359.
Portage Community Art Award Exhibition — Works from this year’s winning Portage artist of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts’ West Michigan Area Show, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Sept. 18–Oct. 30, Portage City Hall, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., portagemi.gov. LIBRARY & LITERARY EVENTS Most libraries offer a large variety of digital options, including e-books, e-audiobooks, e-videos, and e-music. To learn more, visit the libraries’ websites. Comstock Township Library 6130 King Highway, 345-0136, comstocklibrary.org As of press time, the library was open. Visit the library’s website for more information and new hours. Kalamazoo Public Library 553-7800, kpl.gov As of press time, all KPL locations were open, with limited service at reduced hours. See the library website for more information on temporary hours for each branch. Inside the Artist’s Studio — Online tours with artists: Paul Sizer, Sept. 3; Bonus Saves/Patrick Hershberger, Sept. 10; Meg Tang, Sept. 17; all events begin at 4:30 p.m.; registration required. How to Understand Your Window — Old House Owners Workshop presents an online workshop on window anatomy and function, 6 p.m. Sept. 10. Baseball Book Discussion League — Read any book about a specific era or season for an online discussion, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17; registration required. Parchment Community Library 401 S. Riverview Drive, 343-7747, parchmentlibary.org As of press time, the library was open and curbside delivery was available. Visit the library’s website for new hours and more information. How to Be an Election Worker – Zoom presentation by Parchment City Treasurer/Clerk Shannon Stutz, 7 p.m. Sept. 15; see website for Zoom information.
