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Whispered Lullaby, a new solo I finished recently! I hope you all enjoy :)

Thank you so much to everyone that came out to make this happen on literally 2 or 3 days notice... especially @benplatte who did the video/audio, @johnkern1 and @themillatvicksburg and @prairierondeartistresidency and @11sebbyboy11 for being so generous to let us use their space, The Mill at Vicksburg (we were here 3 years ago too!). Also, of course, @philiproragen for the emotional support. ❤️

(headphones recommended) 🙏🏻

#clarinet #multiphonics #band #orchestra #newmusic

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A lot of learning, thinking, testing and fun in the past month at @prairierondeartistresidency. Most importantly, great memories with these amazing people ❤️

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Poetry and artist talk.
Prairie Ronde Gallery
Doors at 6pm, poetry at 7pm
Friday, January 16, 2026
101 E. Prairie, Vicksburg, MI
Free and welcome to all. Books will be for sale.
#vicksburgmi #kalamazoo #michiganwriters #poetry #poetsoninstagram #michigan

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Congratulations to the KI Special Topics: Projection Mapping Class lead by Professor Eric Souther @ericsouther on a gorgeous screening tonight at @prairierondeartistresidency ! Thank you @johnkern1 and @westernmichu experience driven learning for making this possible!

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We are honored to have won the Epic Award by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo! 🥲

Since 1985, the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo has been proud to recognize the exceptional artists, arts organizations and arts supporters in the Kalamazoo area through the Community Arts Awards (CAA).

Thank you to @acgkalamazoo, our partners @themillatvicksburg and all of our residents and local community members who make this residency what it is!

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KI Special Topics: Installation and Performance class ended the semester with a bang by visiting the @prairierondeartistresidency today! Incredible tour, as always, by @johnkern1 and fabulous visit with the incredible @aeswist who will be a resident this spring. We had some lovely friends join us @saladpaint @11sebbyboy11 @alexvonhof and got to see work by @kristina_sheufelt @byrnenate @morganrosefree @mrrps @scotthockingdetroit among others. What a day!

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SAVE THE DATE
SEPT 22–28, 2025
KALAMAZOO, MI

ALL FREE.
ALL FOR THE COMMUNITY.

We’re creating more than music.
We’re building a movement—
Diversity. Inclusion. Mental Health. Sustainability.

Join the vibe. Feel the energy.
Be part of something unforgettable.

SOUNDS OF THE ZOO
FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Follow us for details & get involved!
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#soundsofthezoo #freefest #michiganmusic #musicfestival #discoverkzoo #bellsbrewery

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So many THANK YOUs! To @lisaannschonberg for sharing the last two days with our community. Your workshop with IDEAS students was engaging, your artist talk was inspiring, and your performance was breath taking. to @prairierondeartistresidency and @johnkern1 for extending and building this wonderful West Michigan Art Community, to our amazing students for being curious and driven, to @westernmichu for believing in and supporting experience driven learning in art and science. We love what we do! @soundeco_lab @wmu_kinetic_imaging @wmufrosticart

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Yesterday was the launch of our new speaker series “Come As You Art”, but today is John’s birthday!! A very happy birthday to our residency director John Kern (@johnkern1 )! 🥳🎉

If you’ve been a Prairie Ronde resident, then you’ve been lucky enough to get to know John!

1) John posing with the artwork of alumni resident @morganrosefree

2) John in the doorway between @mackenziesbakeshop and the Prairie Ronde Gallery

3) John in front of the Prairie Ronde Gallery at 101 e Prairie St.

Photos by Elizabeth Clark for @nowkalamazoo

Link in bio to read more about our new speaker series.

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Back home and reflecting on the @electronictextilecamp workspace and all the incredible people that made up the cohort. For a week we created a material and tool packed communal workspace where wires and fibers are crossed and electrons are pushed around. It was another magical and inspirational year. 💫 🍦 🧵 🔋

There were workshops galore; I was reintroduced to Pure Data; Record needles to capture fabric textures were made; Cherokee double wall basket weaving was learned; Karaoke songs were sung.

Thanks to our generous host @prairierondeartistresidency ✨

#electronictextilecamp #artistresidency #physicalcomputing #textiledesign #etextiles #fibers

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Our team pulled off another epic year of food truck rallies, concerts, art events, NABA exhibitions, community events, flower fields, guided Mill tours, and more in 2023! Be sure to follow @themillatvicksburg for updates on the coolest re-development project in SW Michigan! 👀 2024 is gonna be a good one!

Photo Help: @vintagemittenmi

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Always a good time working with this crew ♥️

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