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Free Concert! Sunday Afternoon Live! presents Djangophonique

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Djangophonique is an award winning project that delivers the infectious joy, and expressive freedom that is at the heart of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche. With respect for the tradition and a fearless creativity that bends the conventions of the style, Djangophonique is keeping the Hot Club revival alive and well. The result is a sound that’s unmistakable to fans of the music, and alluring to the uninitiated—a sound that can bring the lively energy of a Parisian dance hall to the quietest listening room or captivate a buzzing festival audience with the aching nostalgia of a shimmering ballad. Get a sample of Djangophique's music by clicking on the link: https://youtu.be/7s4AfkGdFC8 Sunday Afternoon Live! concerts are free to the public, and include a family friendly reception where patrons can meet the artists and enjoy fellowship with each other. Concerts are sponsored in part by an Arts and Humanities touring grant through a collaboration of the Michigan Humanities and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Free

Our Michigan Summer | Battle Creek Community Chorus

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Join the Battle Creek Community Chorus for their next concert “Our Michigan Summer.” Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 7:30 pm, at First Congregational Church of Battle Creek (145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek.) Come join us to hear marvelous music from our marvelous home state including, I Got a Gal in Kalamazoo by Brazeale Dennard, My Girl by the Temptations, and local fight songs! We’d love to see you as we close out a fantastic choral season. The ticket cost is $5 for students & $10 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Call 269-963-1911 or visit www.yourmusiccenter.org

$5 – $10

Battle Creek Master Singers 2023/2024 Spring Concert – “Take Me to the Water”

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

The Battle Creek Master Singers (BCMS) will close their 2023/2024 season with a concert entitled, “Take Me to the Water,” featuring music representing different styles, genres, and languages each with references to water. The concert will be conducted by Dr. Clayton Parr, BCMS' new Artistic Director. SAVE THE DATE! Tickets will available in early April 2024 online or from a BCMS member. Seating is Limited. Please call 616-315-1286 for more information.

$12 – $15

Ms. Harmony Zhu – 2024 Gilmore Young Artist – Classical Piano

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Born in 2005, Harmony Zhu began piano study at The Juilliard School at age eight, with teachers including Emanuel Ax and Veda Kaplinsky. She was recognized as a Young Steinway Artist at age 10, and made her debut at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium at age 14. She won the 2021 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, becoming the youngest artist on the YCA roster. Named a 2024 Gilmore Young Artist in 2023, she is a student at the Brearley School in New York, class of 2024. Ms. Zhu will play selections by Chopin, Hayden, Schumann and Scriabin. To learn more about this amazing young artist, please follow the link: https://www.thegilmore.org/artist/harmony-zhu-2023/ Sunday Afternoon Live! concerts are free to the public and include a family friendly reception where patrons can meet the artists and enjoy fellowship with each other. We are proud to partner with The Gilmore Piano Festival to host this event, which is also sponsored by the Binda Foundation of Battle Creek. The mission of Sunday Afternoon Live! is to enrich the cultural life of the greater Battle Creek Community and to continue the tradition of the First Congregational Church as a patron of artistic creativity and expression. We endeavor to […]

Free

Dr. Robert Jones and Matt Watroba – Jazz/Blues/Roots

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

These two longtime friends, each an accomplished musician, combine to deliver a powerful message of love, friendship, and the celebration of diversity through roots music, which is defined as Folk, blues, Spirituals, Work Songs and chants. Their message is a presentation of how music weaves all of us in America and the world together using “common chords”, which have been interpreted in different ways to reflect the experiences through these different but similar genres of music. Often performed in schools to illustrate how we are different, but all the same to promote equity and celebrate diversity. No matter the audience, the message is the same, the values that we have in common are more important than our differences. Sunday Afternoon Live! concerts are free to the public and include a family friendly reception where patrons can meet the artists and enjoy fellowship with each other. The mission of Sunday Afternoon Live! is to enrich the cultural life of the greater Battle Creek Community and to continue the tradition of the First Congregational Church as a patron of artistic creativity and expression. We endeavor to do this by sponsoring a series of free concerts that present musical artistry that is exciting, […]

Free

Tangents, Sidetracks, and Rabbit Holes

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Join the Battle Creek Community Chorus for their Tangents, Sidetracks, and Rabbit Holes concert - a program of great choral music featuring unrelated concepts woven together by a consistently changing thread. Saturday, March 2, 2024, 7:30 pm, at First Congregational Church of Battle Creek (145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek.) Join us for an entertaining evening of amazing choral music ranging from the Renaissance to the best of Broadway. The ticket cost is $5 for students & $10 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Call 269-963-1911 or visit www.yourmusiccenter.org

$5 – $10

Blackthorn – Celtic/Irish Folk

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Blackthorn is a Detroit area based group who present rich variety of Irish and Celtic songs of emigration, sea shanties, lively jigs and reels, blended with contemporary Irish songs that capture the history and legends of Ireland and it people. They are an annual headliner at the Michigan Irish Fest in Muskegon and the Milwaukee Irish Fest. They also play several venues in the Detroit area on a regular basis. This is their first appearance in Battle Creek and they look forward to making new friends and fans. Sunday Afternoon Live! concerts are free to the public, and include a family friendly reception where patrons can meet the artists and enjoy fellowship with each other. The mission of Sunday Afternoon Live! is to enrich the cultural life of the greater Battle Creek Community and to continue the tradition of the First Congregational Church as a patron of artistic creativity and expression. We endeavor to do this by sponsoring a series of free concerts that present musical artistry that is exciting, beautiful, varied and enjoyable. We will underwrite the concerts by means of donors and sponsors in order to make the concerts available to the entire community.

Free

Samuel Fedele – Classical Pianist in Concert

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Samuel Fedele, Battle Creek native and Lakeview High graduate will be the first artist to perform for the 2024 season of Sunday Afternoon Live! season. Since leaving Battle Creek, Samuel has studied classical piano and composition at the University of Windsor, Ontario, and will be performing selections from Bach, Liszt, Clementi, and some of his own compositions. Sunday Afternoon Live! concerts are free to the public, and include a family friendly reception where patrons can meet the artists and enjoy fellowship with each other. The mission of Sunday Afternoon Live is to enrich the cultural life of the greater Battle Creek Community and to continue the tradition of the First Congregational Church as a patron of artistic creativity and expression. We endeavor to do this by sponsoring a series of free concerts that present musical artistry that is exciting, beautiful, varied and enjoyable. We will underwrite the concerts by means of donors and sponsors in order to make the concerts available to the entire community.

Free

Battle Creek Community Chorus & Sojourner Truth Choir present: Holiday Concert

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Join the Battle Creek Community Chorus and the Sojourner Truth Choir for their Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 17, 2023, 3:00pm, at First Congregational Church of Battle Creek (145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek.) Features lovely Holiday classics from Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, O Holy Night to Christmas Cantata. The ticket cost is $5 for students & $10 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Call 269-963-1911 or visit www.yourmusiccenter.org

$5 – $10

ACCBC Open House – 1 Year Anniversary

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Join Us for the ACCBC Open House & 1-Year Anniversary Celebration ? Date: November 8th ? Time: 4pm - 7pm ? Location: 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI Join the Art and Culture Collective of Battle Creek (ACCBC) as we open our doors to the community for an exclusive Open House event! We're celebrating a year of creativity, community engagement, and artistic expression, and we want YOU to be a part of it. - Explore our creative space - Get a sneak peek at our upcoming projects - Meet our passionate team of artists (Grassroots council) - Learn about our mission to challenge systems and uplift our community through art and culture - Discover ways to get involved and support our initiatives

Free

The Rehearsal Room Live Music Series #7 – Lexi Adams

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

SW Michigan's favorite Live Music Series is BACK! Join our 7th recording of the Rehearsal Room featuring country music sensation Lexi Adams. This live series was built as a vehicle to showcase local and regional talent and connect our community! This event is a live audio and video recording and will be available on social media following the performance

$20

The Rehearsal Room Live Music Series – Jordan Hamilton Trio

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

This live series was built as a vehicle to showcase local and regional talent and connect our community! This event is a live audio and video recording and will be available on social media following the performance. Want to go to Que Calor Art Series as well as The Rehearsal Room Live Series? Buy your combo tickets to both events here!

$5