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Exciting News! Press Conference, Free Concert, Reception & Building Tours
May 4, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
The KNAC Capital Campaign Cabinet is thrilled to share major announcements regarding the transformation of the historic First Baptist Church building into a performing arts center and an entrepreneurial incubator. Following our important announcements, enjoy a free concert in KNAC’s exquisite performance hall, featuring some of Kalamazoo’s finest musical talent. A reception will directly follow the performance.
Press Conference / 3:30pm
- Jeff K. Ross, Campaign Co-Chair
- Dann Sytsma, KNAC Board President
- Statements from Representative Rogers and Senator McCann that will be read by Dann Sytsma
- Sharon Ferraro, Historic Preservationist and KNAC Board Member
- Qianna Decker, City Commissioner and KNAC Board Member
Concert Performances / 4:15pm
- Barry Ross, KSO Concertmaster Emeritus: Violin
- Alexander Bosak, Studio of Annie Leong: Piano
- Kemar Williams, WMU School of Theatre & Dance: Music Theatre Performance
- Marcell Whitfield, WMU School of Music: Vocal Performance from the Studio of Rhea Olivacce
- Ivan Tai, The Crescendo Music Academy: Violin with JJ Treadway: Piano Accompanist
- Cindy Hunter: Piano Accompanist
Event Reception / 5:00pm
- Building Tours will be available by KNAC Staff