KALAMAZOO, Mich.—  The Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus is looking for new members.

Auditions for the 2013-2014 season will be held by appointment this Saturday, May 4 and next Saturday, May 11.  Auditions will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Milwood United Methodist Church, located at 3919 Portage Avenue.

Auditions are open to children who love to sing and are entering 3rd to 12th grade in the fall.  Potential chorus members should prepare a song to sing and bring along sheet music for an accompanist to play.

To schedule an audition, visit the Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus website.

(Detroit Pistons) – Does your library or gym need a new look?

Here’s your chance to win a makeover in the School Makeover contest from the Detroit Pistons and NBA Live, Learn or Play, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance.

The School Makeover, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance and the Detroit Pistons, is accepting submissions from elementary and middle schools in the state of Michigan, through June 1. Submissions at www.nba.com/pistons/farm-bureau-school-makeover should include at least four images of the school’s library or gymnasium to be considered in the selection process.

“Farm Bureau Insurance agents are involved in their local communities all across the state. Michigan isn’t just a market for us, it is our home,” said Vic Verchereau, Farm Bureau Insurance vice president of Marketing. “We firmly believe in supporting safe and clean learning environments for our youth.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Award-winning pianist Mitsuko Uchida is performing just four solo concerts in North America this year, and one of them is in Kalamazoo.

Uchida earned the Royal Philharmonic Society’s prestigious Gold Medal Award—one of the highest honors in classical music.

Uchida will perform April 13 at 8 p.m. at the Chenery Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students, and $25-$65 for others. For more information, including concert program notes, visit the The Gilmore’s website.