New Year's
Fest
A Celebration of the
Performing Arts
December 31st, 2021
2020 Specialty Acts & Theatre
Thank you to our 2020 New Year's Fest Theatre & Specialty Acts.
To view the live-streamed entertainers, please scroll to the bottom of the page and select the correct showtime to be re-directed to the performance.
*PLEASE NOTE - JEREMY KOCH'S PERFORMANCES WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE DURING THE
SCHEDULED TIMES DUE TO BROADWAY REGULATIONS. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
Click the artists' name or photo to learn more!
VIRTUAL through Public Media Network
*Shown in-between performances on Public Media Network.
Would you care to dance? From the comfort of your living room, grab a partner (or a broom) and follow the calls provided by Karen Dunnam. We'll dance along with the musicians and the folks who dropped by last year's traditional country dancing event.
VIRTUAL through Public Media Network
Times: 7:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Don't blink, or you'll miss it. Combining brand-new magic and nonstop, ridiculous comedy, Magician Alan Smola's fast-paced show will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Location: First Presbyterian
(Virtual)
Times: 7:45- 8:15 p.m., 9:15 - 9:45 p.m., 10:15- 10:45 p.m.
Public Media Network: 10:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Clark the Juggler presents an action-packed show set to a dynamic rock soundtrack. Watch in awe as he juggles, balances, performs flow art and daring stunts and all things beyond the ordinary.
First Location: First Baptist Social Hall
(Virtual)
Times: 8:15 - 8:45 p.m., 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Second Location: Kalamazoo Mall
Time: 10:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Public Media Network: 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Preston is a multi-dimensional magician who performs everything from walking to close up to stage magic. He often pairs music and magic to perform amazing illusions for his audience. Preston is as comfortable down on a knee bringing magic close to his young audience as he is performing for a room full of adults. Preston’s charisma, comedic timing and witty banter guarantees to pull in the audience and leave them wondering “How did he do that?” Come enjoy The Magic of Preston Lyford.
Streaming from their home to you!
Times: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., 10:00 - 11:00 p.m.
If you love songs from Broadway musicals, you’ll love hearing them sung by award-winning actor and singer, Jeremy Koch and his amazing kids: Jason & Carly Rose. Enjoy songs from Hamilton, West Side Story, Les Misérables, Carousel, The Lion King and more!