Published: Saturday, January 15, 2011, 1:00 PM
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Adrian Johnson | Kalamazoo Gazette
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Events and exhibits are through next Sunday. All times and dates are subject to change; please call phone numbers listed to verify. Submit listings by noon Friday to news@kalamazoogazette.com for inclusion in the Sunday calendar two weeks later. Please put “Entertainment Calendar” in the subject line.
TODAY
Film: “Tamara Drewe” (R) — Tamara Drewe (Gemma Arterton), a former ugly duckling transforms into a beauty thanks to plastic surgery, and sashays back to the village of her youth, 1 p.m. Jan. 16 and 22; 6 p.m. Jan. 20-21; 3 p.m. Jan. 23 and 29; 8:30 p.m. Jan. 25-27, Riviera Theatre, 50 N. Main St., Three Rivers. $6, $5 for children/students/seniors. 269-278-8068, trriviera.com.
Winter Tracking — An outdoor walk for all ages, search the woods for signs of animal activity, 2 p.m. Jan 16, Kalamazoo Nature Center, 7000 N. Westnedge Ave. $4-$6, free to members. 269-381-1574. naturecenter.org.
“The Sleeping Beauty” — Performed by the Russian National Ballet Theatre, 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Mendel Center, Lake Michigan College, 2755 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor. $35-$39. 269-927-1221, lmcmainstage.org.
MONDAY
Film: “American Experience: Roads to Memphis” — Film about assassin, James Earl Ray, his target, Martin Luther King Jr., and the forces in American society that led to tragedy in 1968, 2 p.m. Jan. 17, Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 230 N. Rose St. Free. 269-373-7990, kalamazoomuseum.org.
TUESDAY
“Small Wonders: Winter Tracks Homes” — Interactive indoor/outdoor program for children ages 5 and under and accompanied by an adult, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan 18, Kalamazoo Nature Center, 7000 N. Westnedge Ave. $6-$8, free to members. 269-381-1574. naturecenter.org.
N.C. Wyeth’s “Treasure Island” illustrations discussion — Susan Eckhardt, Director of Museum Education, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, will discuss the history and art of N.C. Wyeth’s illustrations, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 18, Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage. 269-329-4544.
ARTbreak: The Wyeths: A Father and His Family — Portrait of illustrator N.C. Wyeth emerges through reminiscences of his children, four of whom became gifted artists in their own right, 12:15 p.m., Jan. 18, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St. Free. 269-349-7775, kiarts.org.
Film: “Play Again” — Documentary that unplugs a group of tech, savvy teens and takes them on their first wilderness adventure, discussion with the producer follows, 7 p.m. Jan 18, Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle St., South Haven. $2 suggested donation. 269-206-3059, foundryhall.com.
WEDNESDAY
Book Discussion: “N. C. Wyeth: A Biography” — Examine the life of N. C. Wyeth and the impact of his illustrations by discussing David Michaelis’ biography on Wyeth, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 19, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St. Free. Registration requested. 269-349-7775 ext. 3165, kiarts.org.
Ice Fishing 101 — Learn basic ice fishing techniqures, safety, proper equipment and good fishing spots in southwestern Michigan, no actual fishing, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan 19, Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center, 34270 County Road 652, Mattawan. Free. 269-668-2876.
Reading and book signing by Kurt Cobb — Author of the novel “Prelude: A Novel about Secrets, Treachery and the Arrival of Peak Oil,” 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 19, Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage. 269-329-4544.
THURSDAY
Portage Computer Users Group — Drop-in computer question and answer session, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays through May, Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage. 269-329-4544.
Can-Do Market Expo — Taste foods made in the Can-Do Kitchen and meet the people who make them, sponsored by Fair Food Matters, 4-7 p.m. Jan. 20, Girl Scouts Building, 601 W. Maple St. Free. fairfoodmatters.org/candokitchen.php
Jennifer Sweeney and Chad Sweeney poetry reading — Jennifer Sweeney is the author of the “How to Live on Bread and Music” and Chad Sweeney is the author of the “Parable of Hide and Seek,” 7 p.m. Jan. 20, Olmsted Room, Mandelle Administration Building, Kalamazoo College.
Film: “Tamara Drewe” — See TODAY
FRIDAY
Women’s Lifestyle Expo — An event created for women by women, noon-8 p.m. Jan. 21 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 22, Kalamazoo County Expo Center Fairground, Hazel Gray building and Room E, 2900 Lake St. $4. kalamazoocountyparks.com.
Winter Bridal Show of West Michigan — 5-9 p.m. Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 22, DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids. $6 at the door.
womenslifestylekazooexpo.com.
Film: “Tamara Drewe” — See TODAY
SATURDAY
Nature Stories — A naturalist at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery will read “Jerry Muskrats Party” by Thornton Burgess, 10 a.m. Jan. 22, Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center, 34270 County Road 652, Mattawan. Free. Best suited for those ages 7-11, but all are welcome. 269-668-2876.
“Creature Feature” — See animals up close, noon Jan. 22, Kalamazoo Nature Center, 7000 N. Westnedge Ave. $4-$6, free to members. 269-381-1574. naturecenter.org.
Beginner’s Fly Tying — Learn the basics of tying flies, all practice materials will be provided, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 22, Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center, 34270 County Road 652, Mattawan. Free for ages 8 and up but preregistration is required. 269-668-2876.
12th Annual Chili Cook-off/Wine Lover’s Potluck — Cost of admission is either a pot of chili per family or an appetizer but chili entries must pre-register , 2-5 p.m. Jan. 22, Fenn Valley, 6130 122nd Ave., Fennville. 269-561-23966, winery@fennvalley.com, fennvalley.com.
“Last Comic Standing” — Finalists of NBC’s hit show performing live, 8 p.m. Jan. 22, Miller Auditorium, Western Michigan University. $15 – $35. 269-387-2300, millerauditorium.com.
Film: “Tamara Drewe” — See TODAY
Women’s Lifestyle Expo — See FRIDAY
Winter Bridal Show of West Michigan — See FRIDAY
NEXT SUNDAY
Film: “Waste Land” (NR) — Filmed over nearly three years, the documentary follows artist Vik Muniz as he journeys to his native Brazil and the world’s largest garbage dump on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, 1 p.m. Jan. 23 and 29; 6 p.m. Jan. 25-27; 3 p.m. Jan. 30; 8:30 p.m. Feb. 1-3, Riviera Theatre, 50 N. Main St., Three Rivers. $6, $5 for children/students/seniors. 269-278-8068, trriviera.com
“Deep Sleepers” — Naturalist shares information about hibernating animals, 2 p.m. Jan 23, Kalamazoo Nature Center, 7000 N. Westnedge Ave. $4-$6, free to members. 269-381-1574. naturecenter.org.
“Die Trying” — A reading and discussion by author Bo Parfet who set out to climb the highest mountain on every continent, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 23, Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage. 269-329-4544.
Film: “Tamara Drewe” — See TODAY