Kalamazoo Celtic Connection Calendar
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Broadcast Events(Radio/TV/Internet)Upcoming Events (Click here for Past Events)
| When | What | Where | More Details/Contact |
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Broadcast Events with Celtic Content...
Every Saturday Night - Thistle and Shamrock with Fiona Richie broadcast in Kalamazoo from WMUK - 102.1 FM
Every Sunday Afternoon - "Pipeline," BBC Radio Scotland's show on piping broadcast on the Internet (starting on December 30, 2000) at 17:05-18:00 p.m. GMT at BBC Radio Scotland (that's 12 noon or 1 pm for western Michigan area). We're told there will be no archives, so tune in or miss it. (A bit of advice - you'll need to set up RealPlayer well before you want to listen so you can relax and enjoy the show. You can read how to set it all up per the BBC here and then download RealPlayer 8 Basic here.)
Local Society and Group Meetings...
Kalamazoo Pipe Band - the area's Scottish Ambassadors, lessons, weekly practices, many performance events each yearPast EventsKalamazoo Scottish Festival Association - monthly meetings, annual festival
Kalamazoo Scottish Country and Social Dancers - fun for anyoneScottish Society of Southwest Michigan - outgoing, monthly meetings
Kalamazoo Irish Club - 372-7332Battle Creek Irish Club
| When | What | Where | More Details/Contact |
| Tuesday, 3/17/2009 6:30:00 PM | K Wings Green Ice game | K Wings Arena | The annual Green Ice Game at Wings Stadium--Join us on the concourse for "Green Tunes" on St. Patrick's Day |
| Saturday, 8/23/2008 11:30:00 AM | Kalamazoo Scottish Festival | Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI | The Kalamazoo Pipe Band will proudly represent the local area in Southwest Michigan's Largest Scottish Event. A terrific, fun day for all! http://www.kalamazooscottishfestival.org |
| Friday, 7/25/2008 6:00:00 PM | Dowagiac Festival | Dowagiac, Mi | A full band concert in the Pavillion/Park in Downtown Dowagiac. |
| Saturday, 6/14/2008 7:00:00 AM | National Bike-A-Thon | Kellogg Middle School, Middleville | |
| Monday, 5/26/2008 10:15:00 AM | Memorial Day Parade in Dowagiac | Dowagiac | |
| Thursday, 5/22/2008 10:00:00 AM | Michigan State Senate Memorial Day | Floor of the State Senate, Lansing Michigan | |
| Monday, 3/17/2008 6:30:00 PM | K Wings Green Ice game | K Wings Arena | |
| Saturday, 3/15/2008 11:00:00 AM | Saint Patrick's Parade | Downtown Kalamazoo | |
| Saturday, 10/27/2007 6:15:00 AM | Birthday for Bill Parfet | Radisson Hotel | |
| Saturday, 8/25/2007 11:30:00 AM | Kalamazoo Scottish Festival | Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI | The Kalamazoo Pipe Band will proudly represent the local area in Southwest Michigan's Largest Scottish Event. A terrific, fun day for all! http://www.kalamazooscottishfestival.org |
| Sunday, 8/19/2007 8:30:00 AM | Kirkin' O' the Tartan | 1st United Methodist Church on Bronson Park | Come see pipes, tartans and swords in a Church service that will focus on how the Scots, even though they are divided by clans, have come together to form a nation and a united people. |
| Saturday, 8/18/2007 12:00:00 PM | Mendon Riverfest Festival Parade | Mendon, Michigan | |
| Friday, 7/27/2007 6:00:00 PM | Dowagiac Festival | Dowagiac, Mi | A full band concert in the Pavillion/Park in Downtown Dowagiac. |
| Saturday, 7/21/2007 1:00:00 AM | Ionia Free Fair Parade | Ionia, Michigan | |
| Saturday, 6/16/2007 7:00:00 AM | National Bike-A-Thon | Kellogg Middle School, Middleville | |
| Saturday, 6/9/2007 3:00:00 PM | Hartford Strawberry Festival | Hartford, Michigan | Hartford Strawberry Festival--June 9, 2007 |
| Monday, 5/28/2007 10:15:00 AM | Memorial Day Parade in Dowagiac | Dowagiac | |
| Sunday, 5/27/2007 2:00:00 PM | Memorial Day | Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI | We went to honor those who have given so much. There were 800-1000 people in attendance. It's a beautiful facility and the avenue of flags is stunning. www.fortcusternationalcemetery.com or http://www.cem.va.gov/nchp/ftcuster.htm |
| Thursday, 5/24/2007 10:00:00 AM | Michigan State Senate Memorial Day | Floor of the State Senate, Lansing Michigan | |
| Saturday, 3/17/2007 6:30:00 PM | K Wings Green Ice game | K Wings Arena | |
| Sunday, 3/4/2007 2:00:00 PM | Kalamazoo Air Museum | Kalamazoo Air Museum | |
| Saturday, 8/26/2006 11:30:00 AM | Kalamazoo Scottish Festival | Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI | The Kalamazoo Pipe Band will proudly represent the local area in Southwest Michigan's Largest Scottish Event. A terrific, fun day for all! http://www.kalamazooscottishfestival.org |
| Sunday, 8/20/2006 8:30:00 AM | Kirkin' O' the Tartan | 1st United Methodist Church on Bronson Park | Come see pipes, tartans and swords in a Church service that will focus on how the Scots, even though they are divided by clans, have come together to form a nation and a united people. |
| Saturday, 8/19/2006 12:00:00 PM | Mendon Riverfest Festival Parade | Mendon, Michigan | |
| Friday, 7/28/2006 7:00:00 PM | Dowagiac Festival | Dowagiac, Mi | A full band concert in the Pavillion/Park in Downtown Dowagiac. |
| Saturday, 7/22/2006 11:00:00 AM | Ionia Free Fair Parade | Ionia, Michigan | |
| Sunday, 11/20/2005 2:00:00 PM | Festival of Trees | Radisson Plaza Hotel | Join us at the Festival of Trees for a concert and great cause |
| Saturday, 9/17/2005 12:00:00 PM | Kalamazoo Irish Festival | New Bandshell at Downtown Festival Grounds, Kalamazoo | Join us as we add our brand of Celtic music to the 6th Annual Irish Music Festival at the New Arcadia Festival Site in Downtown Kalamazoo. |
| Friday, 9/16/2005 6:15:00 PM | Kalamazoo Irish Festival | New Bandshell at Downtown Festival Grounds, Kalamazoo | Join us as we help kick off the 6th Annual Irish Music Festival at the New Arcadia Festival Site in Downtown Kalamazoo. |
| Sunday, 9/11/2005 3:00:00 PM | Blue Mass | St. Augustines Cathedral, Kalamazoo, MI | A solo piper from the KPB will provide musical background for this event which honors our police, fire and public safety responders. |
| Saturday, 8/27/2005 11:30:00 AM | Kalamazoo Scottish Festival | Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI | The Kalamazoo Pipe Band will proudly represent the local area in Southwest Michigan's Largest Scottish Event. A terrific, fun day for all! http://www.kalamazooscottishfestival.org |
| Friday, 8/26/2005 5:45:00 PM | Kalamazoo Ceilidh | The Fountains of Parchment | In support of the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival, the KPB will be there to kick-off the Ceilidh with a performance at the new location. |
| Sunday, 8/21/2005 8:30:00 AM | Kirkin' O' the Tartan | Methodist Church on Bronson Park | Come see pipes, tartans and swords in a Church service that will focus on how the Scots, even though they are divided by clans, have come together to form a nation and a united people. |
| Friday, 7/15/2005 | Relay for Life | Gull Lake High School | |
| Sunday, 7/10/2005 10:00:00 AM | Mad Dogs and Englishmen | Gilmore Car Barn, Richland, MI | Members of the KPB and area pipers helped promote the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival at the Gilmore Car Barn. Both highland and Scottish smallpipes were played throughout the day. A tribute to those impacted by the bombings in London included Amazing Grace. |
| Saturday, 7/9/2005 10:00:00 AM | Kindleberger Festival | Parchment, MI | Members of the KPB and area pipers shared our love of Scottish music with the town we've chosen to host this year's Kalamazoo Scottish Festival Ceilidh. |
| Monday, 7/4/2005 11:00:00 AM | Independence Day Parade | Gull Lake High School, Richland, MI | A contingent of the band played in the parade and were escorted by membership from the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival. |
| Monday, 7/4/2005 11:00:00 AM | Schoolcraft 4th of July Parade | Schoolcraft | A contingent of the band played in the parade and were escorted by membership from the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival. |
| Saturday, 6/18/2005 7:00:00 AM | National 24 Hour Challenge Bike Marathon Event | Thornapple Kellogg Middle School | http://www.n24hc.org KPB members were there at 7 AM to get everyone up and moving for the 8 AM start. We went into Middleville and saluted the riders as they passed through town. John Obermeyer (organizer) joined in on bohdran!! |
| Friday, 6/17/2005 7:00:00 PM | Three Rivers Water Festival Parade | Very nice parade through town. The KPB helpd to kick off a weekend of activities. | |
| Monday, 5/30/2005 10:30:00 AM | Dowagiac Memorial Day Parade | Dowagiac, Mi. | |
| Thursday, 5/26/2005 10:00:00 AM | State Senate Memorial Day Service | State Senate Chamber, Lansing | This is the 10th year that the KPB has been invited to participate in this event. It is always an honor. Hosted by Senator Valde Garcia. Photos available on his Photowire at his website.... senvgarcia@senate.michigan.gov |
| Saturday, 4/9/2005 2:00:00 PM | Nobel Peace Laureate Visit to Kalamazoo | Martin Luther King Jr. Park | |
| Thursday, 3/17/2005 6:30:00 PM | Wings Hockey on Green Ice | Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI | A great time in which the band has played both in the concourse and on the ice. The bagpipes and green ice were meant for each other! |
| Saturday, 1/29/2005 6:00:00 PM | SSSWM Burns Dinner | Battle Creek Country Club | Steve MacLeod will be piping at the area Burns dinner. Please go to www.scottishsocietysouthwestmichigan.org for final details and for reservations to this traditional event. You may also find details on the Dec 16, 2004 posting at Celtic Arts in Southwest Michigan mailing list . |
| Saturday, 12/4/2004 7:00:00 PM | Loaves and Fishes Benefit Concert | Colt Center, Comstock, MI | Steve MacLeod performed at the 7th Annual Kalamazoo FolkLife Benefit Concert for "Loaves and Fishes". Starting with "Little Drummer Boy" and ending with "Scotland the Brave", the audience enjoyed the show. |
| Sunday, 11/21/2004 2:00:00 PM | Festival of Trees | Raddison, downtown Kalamazoo | At the Festival of Trees in Kalamazoo, the band and local highland dancers donated a performance. |
| Thursday, 10/14/2004 6:15:00 PM | Michigan Hospital Librarian's Convention | Radisson Center, Kalamazoo, MI | Private Event |
| Saturday, 10/9/2004 4:30:00 PM | Peace Jam Speaker Announcement | Western Michigan University, Berhard Center | Representatives of the KPB assisted with an announcement from Greater Kalamazoo United Way and Peace Jam. |
| Saturday, 9/18/2004 1:00:00 PM | Kalamazoo Irish Festival | New Bandshell at Downtown Festival Grounds, Kalamazoo | Join us as we add our brand of Celtic music to the 4th Annual Irish Music Festival at the New Arcadia Festival Site in Downtown Kalamazoo. |
| Friday, 9/17/2004 6:00:00 PM | Kalamazoo Irish Festival | New Bandshell at Downtown Festival Grounds, Kalamazoo | Join us as we help kick off the 4th Annual Irish Music Festival at the New Arcadia Festival Site in Downtown Kalamazoo. |
| Friday, 9/10/2004 4:45:00 PM | Blue Mass | St. Augustines Cathedral, Kalamazoo, MI | A solo piper from the KPB will provide musical background for this event which honors our police, fire and public safety responders. |
| Saturday, 9/4/2004 10:00:00 AM | WW2 Memorial Service | Arcadia Room, Ground Level, Raddison Hotel, downtown Kalamazoo | The Kalamazoo Pipe Band added musical color to this Memorial/Honor Service for WWII veterans associated with the 402 Armored Division. |
| Saturday, 8/28/2004 11:30:00 AM | Kalamazoo Scottish Festival | Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI | The Kalamazoo Pipe Band took second place in Southwest Michigan's Largest Scottish Event. A terrific, fun day for all! http://www.kalamazooscottishfestival.org |
| Saturday, 8/28/2004 10:30:00 AM | Parade of Clans: Kalamazoo Scottish Festival | Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds | Enjoy the majesty of the Clans during this parade at the Festival. Join in and become a Clan member. Many clans welcome anyone with an interest in geneology and/or history. |
| Friday, 7/30/2004 7:00:00 PM | Dowagiac Concert | Dowagiac | Directions to Dowagiac |
| Sunday, 7/11/2004 10:00:00 AM | Mad Dogs and Englishmen | Gilmore Car Barn, Richland, MI | http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/ Two pipers and one drummer provided music for the day. Both highland and scottish smallpipes were played throughout the day. |
| Saturday, 7/10/2004 9:00:00 AM | Saline Highland Festival | Saline, MI | http://www.salineceltic.org |
| Saturday, 7/3/2004 11:00:00 AM | Independence Day Parade | Gull Lake High School, Richland, MI | A small contingent of the band played in the parade and helped to promote the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival. |
| Saturday, 6/19/2004 7:00:00 AM | National 24 Hour Challenge Bike Marathon Event | Thornapple Kellogg Middle School | http://www.n24hc.org Ten band members were there at 7 AM to get everyone up and moving for the 8 AM start. We played national anthems as well. Then we went into Middleville and saluted the riders as they went through town. |
| Friday, 6/18/2004 8:30:00 PM | Relay for Life | Lloy Norrix High School - football stadium | Three pipers lead lead the survivors walk starting at about 9:30 pm |
| Friday, 6/11/2004 7:00:00 PM | State Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Service | Bronson Park, Kalamazoo, MI | details on MIFOP website A solo piper lead in the officers and other officials, played during the reading of the names of the fallen officers and played Amazing Grace during the helicopter flyover. |
| Monday, 5/31/2004 10:00:00 AM | Memorial Day Parade in Dowagiac | Dowagiac | A brief concert prior to the parade followed by a rousing march through town and tribute at the cemetery to those who've defended our country. We coordinated our Amazing Grace with the Dowagiac High School Band's "Phantom Regiment" version for moving finale to the event. |
| Thursday, 5/27/2004 10:00:00 AM | State Senate Memorial Day Service | State Senate Chamber, Lansing | This is the 10th year that the KPB has been invited to participate in this event. It is always an honor. Hosted by Senator Valde Garcia. Photos available on his Photowire at his website.... senvgarcia@senate.michigan.gov |
| Wednesday, 5/19/2004 8:45:00 PM | American Legion Post 332 Meeting | Beacon Club, Portage, MI | A very pleasant private event! |
| Tuesday, 4/27/2004 4:00:00 PM | Celt-teen Mini Ceilidh | Kalamazoo Public Library | A joint production with the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and the Irish Club of Kalamazoo. |
| Wednesday, 3/17/2004 6:30:00 PM | Wings Hockey on Green Ice | Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI | A great time in which the band played both in the concourse and on the ice. A great time was had by all! |
| Saturday, 3/13/2004 11:00:00 AM | St. Patricks Day Parade | Bronson Park, Kalamazoo | A bit of a cold day, but always fun! |
| Sunday, 11/23/2003 2:00:00 PM | Festial of Trees | Radisson Hotel (lower level), Kalamazoo, MI | A nice concert in a lovely venue and all for a good cause. |
| Saturday, 9/20/2003 12:00:00 PM | Kalamazoo Irish Festival | Bronson Park, Kalamazoo, MI | |
| Tuesday, 9/16/2003 6:30:00 PM | Concert at Nursing Home | Amber Way, Kalamazoo, MI | A really enjoyable concert including highland dancing. The band enjoyed the many stories from the audiences as much as the audience enjoyed the band! |
| Thursday, 9/11/2003 4:30:00 PM | Blue Mass | St. Augustines Cathedral, Kalamazoo, MI | A solo piper provided musical background for this event which honors our police, fire and public safety responders. |
| Saturday, 8/23/2003 9:00:00 AM | Kalamazoo Scottish Festival | Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI | |
| Friday, 8/22/2003 6:00:00 PM | Kalamazoo Scottish Festival Ceilidh | Niko's Landing, Comstock, MI | |
| Saturday, 8/2/2003 8:00:00 AM | Detroit St. Andrews Highland Games | Livonia, MI | |
| Friday, 7/25/2003 7:00:00 PM | Concert in Dowagiac | Dowagiac, MI | |
| Wednesday, 7/23/2003 7:00:00 PM | Concert in Plainwell | Plainwell Bandshell, Plainwell, MI | |
| Saturday, 7/12/2003 10:00:00 AM | Saline Celtic Festival | Saline Middle School and Festival Grounds, Saline, MI | |
| Friday, 7/11/2003 7:00:00 PM | Relay for Life | ||
| Saturday, 6/14/2003 6:30:00 AM | National 24 Hour Bicycle Challenge | Middleville High School, Middleville | |
| Thursday, 5/22/2003 10:00:00 AM | Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony | Michigan State Senate Floor, Lansing Michigan | |
| Saturday, 5/17/2003 8:00:00 PM | Model A Club Concert | Coldwater, MI | |
| Monday, 4/14/2003 7:00:00 PM | Send off for National Guard Unit | 12th Street Armory, Kalamazoo | |
| Monday, 3/17/2003 6:30:00 PM | Wing's Hockey Game on Green Ice | Wings Hockey Stadium in Kalamazoo | |
| Saturday, 3/15/2003 10:30:00 AM | Don Bieren's Funeral | Oshtemo | Three pipers honored one of the areas strongest Scottish advocates. |
| Saturday, 3/15/2003 10:00:00 AM | Saint Patrick's Parade | Downtown Kalamazoo | |
| Saturday, 1/25/2003 6:00:00 PM | Burns' Dinner | Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo | |
| Tuesday, 12/31/2002 7:00:00 PM | New Year's Fest | First Congregational Church, Bronson Park | Full Band with dancers doing shows at 7, 9 and 11 pm for an audience of about 1400. |
| Sunday, 11/24/2002 2:00:00 PM | Festival of Trees | ||
| Saturday, 8/24/2002 9:00:00 AM | Kalamazoo Scottish Festival | Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds | |
| Friday, 8/23/2002 5:00:00 PM | Kalamazoo Scottish Festival Ceilidh | Niko's Landing, Comstock, MI | |
| Friday, 7/26/2002 7:00:00 PM | Concert in Dowagiac | Dowagiac, MI | |
| Saturday, 7/13/2002 10:00:00 AM | Saline Celtic Festival | Saline Middle School and Festival Grounds, Saline, MI | |
| Thursday, 7/4/2002 11:00:00 AM | Fourth of July Parade | Richland, MI | |
| Saturday, 6/15/2002 7:00:00 AM | 2002 National 24 Hour Bicycle Challenge | Middleville High School, Middlevill | |
| Sunday, 5/26/2002 12:00:00 AM | Memorial Day Ceremony | Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta | |
| Thursday, 5/23/2002 10:00:00 AM | Memorial Day Ceremony | Michigan State Senate Chambers, Lansing | Hosted by Senator Dale Sugars |
| Sunday, 4/7/2002 7:30:00 PM | Battlefield Band Concert | Comstock Community Auditorium, Comstock MI | |
| Sunday, 3/17/2002 3:30:00 PM | Wings Hockey Game on Green Ice | Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo | |
| Saturday, 3/16/2002 11:00:00 AM | St. Patricks Day Parade | Kalamazoo | |
| Wednesday, 3/6/2002 6:30:00 PM | Retirement Home Concert | Fountains at Bronson Place |
2002
| March 16, 2002 | St. Patrick Day Parade | Kalamazoo Mall Downtown | Irish Club |
| March 16, 2002 | St. Patrick Day Parade | Battle Creek | Arcadia Brewing Company |
| March 17, 2002 | Wings Hockey on Green Ice | Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo | |
April 7, 2002, 7:00 doors open |
Battlefield Band and Kalamazoo Pipe Band in Concert | Comstock Community Auditorium, Comstock Michigan | 323-8893 or any band member! |
| May 23, 2002 | Michigan State Senate Remembrance and Memorial Day Ceremony | Lansing, Mi | Invited by Senator Sugars. Eighth consecutive year that we've been asked. |
| May 26, 2002 | Memorial Day Ceremony | Fort Custer, Galesburg, Mi | 2 pm |
| May 27, 2002 | Memorial Day Parade | Downtown Kalamazoo, Mi | 10 am |
| June, 15, 2002 | National 24-Hour Challenge Bicycle Marathon | Thornapple, Mi | 7 am (Yes that's AM, folks!) |
| July 13, 2002 | Saline Celtic Festival | Saline, Mi | All day |
| July 20, 2002 | Homecoming Parade | Athens, Mi | Stepoff at 10 am; Arrive 9:15 |
| July 26, 2002 | Concert | Dowagiac, Mi | Concert at 7 pm; Arrive 6:15 |
| August 23, 2002 | KSF Ceilidh | Niko's Landing, Comstock, Mi | 323-7482 |
| August 24, 2002 | Kalamazoo Scottish Festival | Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds | 323-7482 |
| September 21, 2002 | Kalamazoo Irish Festival | Bronson Park, Kalamazoo | |
| November 9, 2002 | Kalamazoo Festival Parade | Bronson Park and surrounding area | |
| November 16, 2002 | Festival of Trees | Radison Center, Kalamazoo |
2001
| March 11, 2001 - 6:30pm | International Festival | WMU's Bernhard Center | WMU |
| March 17, 2001- 11:00am | Saint Patrick's Day Parade | Kalamazoo Mall | Irish Club of Kalamazoo |
| March 17, 2001 -8:15pm, 9:15pm | Wings Hockey on Green Ice!! | Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo Wings |
| May 24, 2001, 10:30am | Memorial Day Celebration | Michigan State Senate | Sen. Dale Sugars |
| May 28, 2001, 10:00am | Memorial Day Parade | Dowagiac, Michigan | |
| June 14, 2001, 6:00pm | Urbandale Centenial Celebration | Urbandale, Michigan | |
| June 15, 2001, 6:00pm | Relay for Life | Loy Norix HS, Kalamazoo, Michigan | |
| June 16, 2001, 7:00 am | 24 National Bicycle Challenge | Middleville, Michigan | |
| July 8, 2001, all day | Mad Dogs and Englishmen | Gilmore Car Museum, Richland, Michigan | |
| July 21, 2001 | Athens Homecoming Parade | Athens, Michigan | Parade at 10:00 am |
| July 28, 2001, 10:30am | Flower Fest | Band Shelter, Bronson Park, Kalamazoo | |
| August 24, 2001, 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Kalamazoo Scottish Festival Ceilidh | Moose Lodge in Portage | |
| August 25, 2001, 9:00am - 5:00pm | Kalamazoo Scottish Festival | River Oak's Park, Galesburg | |
| September 22, 2001 noon to 11 pm |
Irish Festival | Bronson Park, Kalamazoo | |
| November 15, 2001 8-8:30 PM | Festival of Trees | Wing's Stadium | |
| September 10, 2001 - 11am. | March of Dimes | Raddison Center, Kalamazoo |
2000
May 25 - For the sixth time, the
Kalamazoo Pipe Band was asked to appear on the Senate floor.
July 15/16/22/23/29/30 - Silver Leafe Renaissance Faire.
July 15th - Saline Highland Festival
July 26th - Concert in the Park in Plainwell - we
entertained about 400 people with piping, drumming and highland
dance
August 5 - Detroit St. Andrew's Highland Games - We
proved that hard work reaps its own rewards by taking second
place.
August 26 -Kalamazoo
Scottish Festival - River Oaks Park in
Galesburg, Michigan
September 9 - Opening for the Viet Nam Memorial
Wall in Sturgis - a very moving event.
September 10 - Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival
September 17 - AGM held
1999
May - For the fifth time in as
many years, the Kalamazoo Pipe Band was asked to join in the
ceremony marking Memorial Day on the floor of the Michigan State
Senate in Lansing. A "Special Tribute" was made to the
band.
June - The KPB was incorporated.
July - The Silverleafe Rennaissance Fair
7 August - For the fourth year, the Kalamazoo Pipe
Band went to the Detroit St. Andrews Highland Games to compete
and get comments from the judges.
August 28 1999 - Kalamazoo
Scottish Festival - River Oaks Park in
Galesburg, Michigan
22 October - The
Battlefield Band - Chenery Auditorium
in Kalamazoo Michigan - our first ever self promoted concert
29 November - The Michigan House of Representatives
December - 501.c.3 status achieved!!
1998
7 March - Provided a
welcome for the first cadets entering WMU's aviation program by
playing at the first ever landing of the Concorde at Battle Creek
Airport
22 March - Joint meeting of
the Kalamazoo Caledonians with the Sons of Norway -- music and
dance were provided.
18 April - The Appin Regiment
(re-enactment group) presented a demonstration at J. Rawlins. The KPB participated with a brief
highland dance and piping demonstration.
19 April -
The KPB presented a full concert including massed band tunes,
solo and small group bagpiping, highland dance, and much more at
Coldwater High School as part of the International Fest.
22 May - For the fourth year in a row,
the Senate in Lansing has invited the Kalamazoo Pipe Band to
provide the music and ceremony for their Memorial Day Remembrance
Ceremony. Due to personell limitations, the gig was passed to the
Glendaloch Pipe Band
26 May - The KPB travelled to Spring
Arbor Twnship (Near Jackson) to celebrate Memorial Day with a
parade and a show afterwards.
18 July - The Bronson
Polish Festival invited the KPB to participate again this year.
19 &26 July - Silver Leafe Renaissance Faire
- Roving pipers/drummers on both days of both weekends and full
band on one day each weekend. Highland Dancing, too!
1 August - The KPB is planning to
participate in the pipe band competition.Detroit St.
Andrew's Highland GamesThe oldest continuous games
in North America in Livonia.
22 August - Kalamazoo
Scottish Festival -
1997
17 May Saturday
- Dogwood Festival Committee in downtown Dowagiac at
9:15 a.m.
18 May Sunday -
Private Wedding
22 May Thursday - Michigan State Senate
Floor at 10 am for Memorial Day Ceremony at request of Sen. Mike
Rogers.
26 May Monday - Portage
Michigan Memorial Day Parade at 10 AM at Southland Mall and down
Westnedge.
21 June Saturday - American
Cancer Relay for Life at Portage Northern High School Track.
28 June Saturday -1 pm Bronson Polish
Parade in Bronson, MI- near Coldwater.
28 June Saturday - 8 pm - Private 50th
Wedding Anniversary in Mendon
13 July Saturday - Mad Dogs and
Englishmen Show at Gilmore Car Barn
19 July Saturday - Private Wedding in
Plainwell
19 July Saturday - Private Wedding in
Kalamazoo
19/20 and 26/27 July (weekends) -
Providing for the Silver Leafe Renaissance Faire.
Roving pipers/drummers on both days of both weekends and/or full
band on one day each weekend.
2 August Saturday -
Detroit St. Andrew's Highland Games. Moved to Livonia this year.
22 August Friday - Kalamazoo
Scottish Festival Association Ceilidh.
23 August Saturday - Kalamazoo
Scottish Festival Association at River
Oaks Park, Galesburg.
7 September Sunday - 1 pm - Kalamzoo
Wine and Harvest Festival Parade in Paw Paw
1 November Saturday -
3 pm - Kalamazoo Public Library presentation at Oshtemo Branch
15 November Saturday - 6 pm - Kalamazoo
Caledonian's St. Andrews Dinner at WMU
16 November Sunday - 3
pm - Festival of Trees at the Wings Stadium Annex in Kalamazoo