Stryker Theater
 |
Friday Night Highlight Series
Interested in playing? Fill out our Performance Submission Form.
Our Friday Night Highlights Series at the Mary Jane Stryker Theater offers something for everyone: there are American and foreign classic films, independent films and documentaries, live music featuring Kalamazoo musicians, singers and songwriters, and a wide array of special events, from lectures for adults to concerts and puppet shows for kids!
Advance purchase of tickets for fee-based events can be made in person at the Museum or by phone with a credit/debit card. Call 269/373-7990 or 800/772-3370.
No refunds will be made on advance tickets.
Treading Blue (Alternative)
May 17, 2013
7 p.m.
$5 per person
Treading Bleu is composed of a handful of seasoned musicians who came together with the common goal of creating great music that they truly enjoy playing. The band hails from Kalamazoo, MI, and is inspired by the rich heritage of the city's vibrant but sometimes underrated music scene. Their sound crosses many genres but coalesces in strong melodies, committed musicianship, and emotional songwriting that strikes a chord with audiences of all ages.
Gunship Radio (Michigan Desert Rock)
May 24, 2013
7 p.m.
$5 per person
Gunship Radio is an alternative rock & roll band from Kalamazoo, MI - blending alternative and progressive rock with oldies and classics. "Driven by an experienced rhythm section, and firing with a scattershot approach aimed by two young guitarists, Gunship Radio wage war on genre definition." -Eric Mitts, Recoil Magazine.
The Boogie Woogie Kid
May 31, 2013
7 p.m.
$5 per person
Blues, boogie-woogie & ragtime pianist Matthew Ball presents a fun American Roots program for all ages! It includes blues and boogie arrangements of classic American songs like Swanee River, Over the Rainbow, The Sheik of Araby, Bumble Boogie, and more, as well as ragtime classics like The Entertainer and others. You won’t want to miss this family-friendly event of toe-tapping fun!
Art Hop: Marci Linn Band (Soul/Blues)
June 7, 2012
6-8 p.m.
Free
You can't lose with the Marci Linn Band! That's what regional enthusiasts have been saying for years about the veteran vocalist and her tight, four-piece unit. Linn and her musical colleagues have been serving a rich blend of blue-eyed soul to audiences across southwest Michigan and beyond for several years, and listeners come up the winners every time.
Art Hop: Who Dat? Blues Band (Blues)
June 7, 2012
6-8 p.m.
Free
Who Dat ? Blues Band is a five-piece blues band from southern Michigan that specializes in bringing raw and genuine blues music to its audiences. The band first formed in the summer of 1999 with charter members guitarist Brian "BA" Anderson, drummer Herman "Doc" McCall, and bassist Ronnie "Coach" Parker.
The Mittenauts
Saturday, June 8, 2013
4 p.m.
Free
The Mittenauts are a Michigan-grown band based out of Kalamazoo. Whether commenting on the current political landscape or delving into love and loss, their songs take listeners on a harmonic voyage filled with twists and turns. All members of the band contribute to their original repertoire of tunes, as well as lend their voices to lilting harmonies that uplift the spirits of their fans. When asked to describe their music, member Jared Volz said, "One thing's for sure...we're mittenawesome! But don't take my word for it, come check us out at an upcoming gig!"