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Geoff Akins - Bubbleologist
Kalamazoo Public Library
6 pm, 8 pm, 10 pm
The Bubble Wonder show is full of tricks: a bubble caterpillar,
volcano, dancing bubbles & more. Can he create a square bubble?
Anything is possible!
Tom Plunkard - Magician
First Congregational Church
6 pm, 8 pm, 10 pm
A perennial favorite and award winning Actor, Magician Tom Plunkard
is back with a few new tricks up his sleeves. Don’t miss his
zany foolery and dazzling prestidigitation.
Yo-Master Zeemo
First United Methodist
5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, 7:45 pm, 8:45 pm, 9:45 pm
Yo-Master Zeemo performs a fast paced comedy act that combines yo-yo
tricks, juggling and magic. The humor in the act stems from Zeemo’s
zany personality and includes physical comedy, sight gags and slapstick.
Hoffman’s Animals
First Congregational Church
5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:15 pm
Visit a world inhabited by Bill Hoffmann’s furred and feathered
wild life who perform tricks and stunts.— it’s educational
and kids can pet the performers.
The Artistic Magic of
Alan Smola
Kalamazoo Public Library
7 pm, 9 pm, 11 pm
Flashy stage effects, impressive sleight of hand, and jaw dropping
illusions are all a part of this high energy magical performance.
Brad Weston - Juggling
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
6:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:30 pm
The Brad Weston experience is a fast paced theatrical thrill ride
through juggling, escape artistry, balancing, lasso spinning and
visual effects. World class comedian Brad Weston will not only walk
barefoot on the edge of a sword, but juggle machetes at the same
time! Please note that the printed brochure states that TJ Howell
is performing. He canceled his show and Brad Weston will be our
new juggler.
Specialty Acts & Theatre
Specialty Acts &
Theatre
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Doug Church as Elvis
First Presbyterian Church
5:45 pm, 7:45 pm, 9:45 pm
Since 1983, Doug Church has been the voice of Elvis winning the
hearts of audiences
throughout the world.
Kenny Ahern - Comedian
St. Luke’s Epsicopal Church
5:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 9:30 pm
Kenny Ahern causes riotous laughter; and his inventive, comic wit
collides stupendous artistry with hilarious audience interplay.
Ebenezer—Whole
Art Theater
The Epic Center
5:45 pm, 7:45 pm, 9:45 pm
A fast paced, entertaining adaptation of the Dickens’ classic
A Christmas Carol, written by Bryan Zocher, navigates you through
a heartwarming story of Scrooge’s redemption.
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KIA Annex - St. Thomas More
7:30 pm, 9 pm, 10:30 pm
Back by popular demand, this comedic troupe offers a mixture of
short-form games and long-form improv spiced with original sketch
comedy. Come be entertained and have some laughs.
Radio Kings
First Baptist Church
5:30 pm, 7 pm, 8:30 pm
The audience will gasp with surprise and laugh as the Radio Kings
perform their special blend of radio theatre, combining dialogue,
audience participation and sound effects into an entertaining 45
minute program.
Traditional
Traditional PDF
The Essentials
First Congregational Church
7 pm, 9 pm, 11 pm
Award winning vocal a capella group from Toronto performing DooWop
hits to modern day favorites. They have performed in a CBS movie,
and still perform for NBA and NHL games.
Shanua
First Congregational Church
5:45 pm, 7:45 pm, 9:45 pm
A folk ensemble with songs and tunes from the Celtic tradition,
Shanua expresses timeless thoughts using the harp, octave mandolin,
keyboard, fl ute and bodhran.
Kalamazoo Big Band
First Presbyterian Church
7 pm, 9 pm, 10:30 pm
From past to present Kalamazoo Big Band provides the greatest swing
music in Southwest Michigan. And, there is room to dance to your
heart’s content.
Mabus & Kamalay
The River Downtown
6 pm, 8 pm, 10 pm
Ray and Joel’s swinging guitar duo highlights hot pickin’
fun songs that are hard hitting
and humorous as well.
Bitter-Sweet Acres Belgians
South Street at Bronson Park
Continuous rides from 5:30 to 10:30 pm
This New Year’s Fest tradition is fun for everyone. Rides
load in front of City Hall for a route down South Street to Lovell,
to Park Street., and back
Classical
Classical PDF
The Merling Trio
First Baptist Church
7 pm, 9 pm, 11 pm
The trio returns to New Year’s Fest to entertain with their
wellknown mixture of humor, style and abundant charm.
Tuba New Year
Bronson Park Stage • 5:30 p.m.
The traditional kick-off to New Year’s Fest! This volunteer
30-member tuba performance group always provides the perfect way
to start your New Year’s celebrations.
Ein Prosit
First Presbyterian Church
6:45 pm, 8:45 pm, 10:45 pm
Octoberfest recreated for New Year’s. Enjoy members in traditional
dress with seven alphorns and German folk music at its best.
Kaleidoscope of Sound
First United Methodist Church
5:45 pm, 7:45 pm, 9:45 pm
Enjoy an experience of sight and sound with pianist Helen Lukan,
image projection by
Mike Mort, still images by Edgar Evans and spoken word by Cameron
Brown.
Rich Ridenour &
Barry Ross
First Baptist Church
6 pm, 8 pm, 10 pm
Violinist Barry Ross and pianist Rich Ridenour team up with bassist
Chris Davis and percussionist Ross Ridenour to perform an eclectic
mix of classical gems, jazz, pop, hoedown
Jazz & Blues
Jazz & Blues
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Western Jazz Quartet
First United Methodist Church
6:45 pm, 8:45 pm, 10:45 pm
Western Jazz has performed for the King of Thialand and the world
beyond. Traveling throughout the world, this jazz quartet is a true
example of world renowned.
Blue Moon Blues Band
The Epic Center
6:45 pm, 8:45 pm, 10:45 pm
Finding common ground, these six muscians all have a fondness for
the traditional blues and have created original songs representative
of their unique backgrounds. A Kalamazoo favorite.
The Oozamalaks
The River Downtown
7 pm, 9 pm, 11 pm
Engery fi lled, this band plays a unique mix of blues, jazz and
rock’n’roll. Old favorites, inspirational originals,
this eclectic group of musicians doesn’t sound like any church
music you’ve heard before!
College Bands in the HEATED TENT
Heated Tent PDF
Three PK
7:45 pm
ThreePK is an up and coming pop punk band that brings a solid sound
with a high energy stage show.
Single Coil
9 pm -
A four-piece alternative-rock group from Kalamazoo that has been
playing shows and writing music for almost 2 years.
Death by Dancing
10:15 pm
A new and very original Dance/Rock Band from South-West Michigan
with very upbeat, catchy music and high-energy.
Activities in Bronson Park
| 5:30 pm. |
TubaNewYear |
| 8:30 pm |
West Michigan Burnerz Fire Acrobatic Show |
| 10:00 pm |
Bronson Park Youth Group Pizza Eating Contest |
| 10:30 pm |
Country Line Dancing |
| 11:45 pm |
Doug Church as Elvis |
| 12:00 am |
Fireworks |
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