Ray Kamalay is an American Jazz guitarist and singer from Detroit, MI who has recorded several jazz records with his group, the Red Hot Peppers. Kamalay is noted for his work with many folk music groups and notable jazz artists such as the Chenille Sisters, Johnny Frigo, and Howard Armstrong. Kamalay is also well-known for his work in music education, giving lectures and demonstrations on folk music topics.

Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association meets in the Studio. 

Practiced on a regular basis, yoga strengthens the foundation of a calm mind and healthy body. At the conclusion of the practice one feels restored, refreshed and better equipped to handle the stress of everyday life. Over time common medical issues can be improved and graceful aging realized. Harmony is experienced enabling one to live life to the fullest with joy and ease.

Amy is a fresh, spirited performer of soulful and timeless standards, crowd pleasing covers and original tunes that are thought-provoking and deeply cultivated. Amy’s voice has been described as energetic, engaging with a sweet clarity that carries an almost visible strength. Her band features the talents of Alan Applegate, David DeVos, Jim Dow and Wright McCargar.

Knit one, purl two. This monthly knitters group meets by the fireplace. Bring your needles and a skein and work on projects with others, or show off finished ones, too!

Club Italia will be meeting at the AMORE Trattoria up on Alpine, near 6-Mile.

R.A. Evan's debut novel, Asylum Lake, is set in a fictional town in Northern Michigan. This dark thriller is a perfect fit for the Halloween season! More information on this book is available at www.asylumlake.com.

With over 35 million books in print, Jan Brett is one of America’s most popular children’s book author and artists and has brought to life loveable characters and imaginary landscapes for millions of children for more than 30 years. Now Jan brings brings us an African twist on a classic folktale, set in Namibia in The Three Little Dassies.

Neil Jacobs is truly a master of the acoustic 12-string guitar. With his own style of playing that the St Louis Riverfront Times describes as "mesmerizing" and the Austin Chronicle describes as "the rockin'est since early Leo Kottke". Neil covers a full spectrum of styles and dynamics, touching on music diverse and varied as Gypsy, World, Balkan Folk, Jazz, and Fingerstyle guitar, while maintaining his own refreshing energetic style of playing. A self-taught musician, Neil draws inspiration from his world travels and experiences.

Learn more about the stars above with this special breakout program (topic:TBA).

Mrs. Carter will deliver a few remarks and mingle with guests before signing copies of her new book on mental illness, Within Our Reach!

Jake Snider is a singer/songwriter born in Grand Rapids, MI. His early exposure to a robust blend of blues, folk and classic rock cultivated his interest in music from an early age. For the past 8 years, Jake has been honing his skills on guitar and building a repertoire of recognizable covers and many original songs for a performance that will leave you wanting more.

Jake Snider is a singer/songwriter born in Grand Rapids, MI. His early exposure to a robust blend of blues, folk and classic rock cultivated his interest in music from an early age. For the past 8 years, Jake has been honing his skills on guitar and building a repertoire of recognizable covers and many original songs for a performance that will leave you wanting more.

Josh Rose wishes he knew exactly where his music comes from. Growing up in the sparsely populated U.P., Michigan, singer songwriter, Josh Rose, has a trademarked poetic savvy and laidback mid-tempo arrangements, Josh has minced folk and pop to construct an album that takes on a startling new perspective with each listen. From epic synth-peppered songs, such as Heat Lightning and So Called Crisis, to the bare ballads of Slow Bloom and Rose of Sharon, each of the tracks will ignite tendrils of growth in the mind. Welcome to Slow Bloom.

Maestro Robert Lyall will join us in the casual comfort of the Schuler
studio for a wine and cheese reception and an in-depth look at Verdi's
masterpiece, Rigoletto.