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Kalamazoo Gals Documentary

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Established 3 years ago in honor of the last living woman factory worker who built "Banner" guitars at the Gibson Guitar Factory in Kalamazoo, Irene Stearns Day will be celebrated with a host of musicians and a documentary film teaser from 6 - 10 pm on Wednesday, Jan 29 at Bell's Eccentric Café. John Thomas, author of Kalamazoo Gals and Jennifer Hudson-Prenkert, founder of Sounds of the Zoo, talk about the event with Cara Lieurance. The event is a fundraiser for for Sounds of the Zoo, which puts on a free music festival of over 50 music acts every September in Kalamazoo. Along with musical entertainment, Wednesday's event features a silent auction, the premiere of the "Kalamazoo Gals" trailer, and a guitar display by Elderly Instruments. Thomas, an avid player and self-described "guitar geek," says he hopes to give others a chance to play his vintage "Banner" Gibson. He also shares an update on Irene Stearns, who turns 103 on Thursday.

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Bronson Park

200 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA

Sat - Sep 27, 2025

8:30 PM

9:00 PM

Bronson Park

200 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA

Fri - Sep 26, 2025

8:30 PM

9:00 PM

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