Ladies' Library Association

The Gilmore Piano Festival 2026 LLA Signature Series
2026-04-09 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | Ladies’ Library Association, 333 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007
Pianos, Programming, and Decision Making with D Marie Jones
Presented in collaboration with The Gilmore Piano Festival 2026.
Piano technician (and LLA member) D Marie Jones will discuss the complex and fascinating process that goes into determining which of the Gilmore’s fleet of Steinway pianos is chosen for each performance and how it is adjusted to suit the particular artist and performance space. Learn the specifics of how musical programming choices play one of the deep roles in pre-selection for the artists. A light reception will follow the presentation.
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Private Event
2026-04-07, 2026-04-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-11 18:00 - 21:00

Public History Roundtable
2026-03-26 11:00 - 14:00

March Member Tea
2026-03-23 13:30 - 15:00

Private Event
2026-03-21 10:00 - 15:00
Thompson Tutoring School of Music Recital

March Board Meeting
2026-03-17 16:30 - 18:00

The Gilmore Piano Festival 2026 LLA Signature Series
2026-03-13 14:00 - 15:30
300 Years, 88 Keys, 11 Days
Presented in collaboration with The Gilmore Piano Festival 2026.
With an enormous range of genres and styles ranging from Bach to Beethoven, Pauline Viardot to Steve Reich, the repertoire for the piano is vast: 300 years and counting! Join musicologist Dr. Zaide Pixley, Kalamazoo College Professor Emerita, to explore some of the music to be heard at the 2026 Gilmore Festival and consider what it requires of the piano – and the pianist – to perform it well. The talk will be followed by a light reception.
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March Member Luncheon
2026-03-09 12:00 - 13:30

February Member Tea
2026-02-23 13:30 - 15:00

February Board Meeting
2026-02-17 16:30 - 18:00

February Member Luncheon
2026-02-09 12:00 - 13:30

January Board Meeting
2026-01-20 16:30 - 18:00

Quarterly Marketing & Outreach Meeting
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:30

December Board Meeting
2025-12-16 16:30 - 18:00

Public Event: Jane Austen Candlelight Tea
2025-12-14 16:00 - 18:00
Whether you’re dreaming of being proposed to in the rain or just hoping for a good cup of Earl Grey, our Jane Austen Candlelight Tea has something for every Regency romantic. Guests will learn about the very public, rule-driven etiquette of courtship in the Regency era. Savories and sweets will be elegantly served as we celebrate Jane’s 250th birthday and the enduring love of her novels. Period costumes are welcome but not required.
The event is now sold out! Please email the Events Chair for questions.

December Member Luncheon
2025-12-08 12:00 - 13:30

November Member Tea
2025-11-24 13:30 - 15:00

November Board Meeting
2025-11-18 16:30 - 18:00

Spelling Bee Rehearsal
2025-11-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:00

Books for Babies Distribution
2025-11-12 10:00 - 12:00

November Member Luncheon
2025-11-10 12:00 - 13:30

November Art Hop
2025-11-07 17:00 - 20:00
Art Hop and Clothing Drive at the LLA – November 7 from 5:00-8:00 PM
Explore the fusion of learning and creativity at the November Art Hop. Discover how art can teach and transform through mentorship, collaboration, and dynamic self-expression. The Arts Council is also supporting the annual Ministry with Community clothing drive and will have a bin on hand for donations of cold weather clothing.

We will have two artists:

Mandi Kay is a Kalamazoo area artist and photographer who makes handmade jewelry and dream catchers inspired by her Anishinaabe roots.
Sara Engman-Slaughter is an artist, illustrator, and freelance graphic/web designer working out of Kalamazoo, MI.

Parking Lot Unavailable All Day
2025-11-04

October Member Tea
2025-10-27 13:30 - 15:00

October Board Meeting
2025-10-21 16:30 - 18:00

October Member Luncheon
2025-10-13 12:00 - 13:30
