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Complexions Contemporary Ballet to perform at Miller Auditorium

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… Ballet company KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The world-renowned dance group Complexions Contemporary Ballet will perform at Western … live audience members. Complexions has received numerous awards including the New York Times Critics Choice Award. The company’s foremost innovation is that dance should …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37413

WMU opera workshop highlights Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro'

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… Figaro, now a servant in the castle of Count Almaviva, wants to marry the Countess' maid Susanna. However the … meetings in the garden, in hopes of uniting the happy couple and causing the Count to return to the arms of his … says: "We have so many fine voice majors this year, and we wanted to feature as many of them as possible and offer them …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39001

Alumna awarded Pulitzer Prize for poetry

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… Alumna awarded Pulitzer Prize for poetry Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Seuss , BA ‘81, MSW ‘83, of Niles, Michigan, has been awarded a 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for “frank: sonnets,” … “This is never what I expected of life when I was growing up in a rural, working-class town in Southwest Michigan. I’m …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69081

Trombone student named finalist in two solo competitions

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… the J.J. Johnson Jazz Trombone Competition for jazz players up to age 25. The recognition comes after Bowman learned he was named a finalist in the Frank Smith Trombone Solo … solo competitions. In addition to Bowman, Kristen Schaffert was named a finalist in the Larry Wiehe International Solo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/156

Area senior citizens getting ready for prom night

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… 2012 Senior Prom. Attendees are invited to dance the night away in a brightly colored space with decorations inspired by Andy Warhol. Music will be provided by the Otsego Jazz Band, and … Students traditionally prepare for the event by teaming up with senior citizen tutors in late February to learn the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/243

Organize an Excitement Zone for the Kalamazoo Marathon

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… Outreach. "Excitements zones are more than just a group of people applauding runners," says Marks. "Everyone is welcome to do that on their own. We want the excitement zones to be special, with a theme and … to North Vande Giessen to Auditorium to Roell to Crane to Howard and returns to Stadium Drive. Buildings and campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/330

Gun Lake Casino topic of Keystone breakfast talk at WMU

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… KALAMAZOO--The rapid success of Gun Lake Casino will be up for discussion at the next presentation in the Keystone … He will discuss the gaming strategies that have paved the way for the successful business operation of the facility. … an enterprise of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi. With more than 12 years of experience serving as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/62

Dunn accepts Department of Defense award for troop support

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… Dunn accepts Department of Defense award for troop support Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn (far … Michigan University President John M. Dunn was honored May 31 for his and the University's long record …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/668

University Dames seeking contact information before disbanding

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… before disbanding Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Walwood Hall KALAMAZOO—A longstanding organization at … interested in attending the gathering. The University Dames was founded as an organization for the wives of WMU faculty … a few years later, however, and has been primarily made up of the wives of retired faculty members since then. "It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5050

Doo Wop tribute coming to Miller Auditorium

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… tickets online: millerauditorium.com The Coasters were the supreme comedians of rock and roll, and the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their … their famous choreography. Other classics include "On Broadway," "This Magic Moment" and "Save the Last Dance." Tribute …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5276