Drag-ula's Ball

Monday, Oct. 31 | 7:00pm ET (6:00pm CT)

CHICK OR TREAT!?
Harbor Country Pride and The Acorn are thrilled to welcome back their favorite caravan of Kalamazoo Queens, The Kunty Kittens, for a special HalloQween event "Drag-ula's Ball"!

The queens will be gettin' spooky, ooky, and kooky with DJ DoubleE at The Acorn, Monday Oct. 31st at 7pm.

21 & over. COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED. The Queens will be the judges for Best Costume - prize $100!

You’re in store for hilarious Halloween themed performances and costumes by some of the best performers in the state! From glamourous ghouls to wickedly beautiful witches, get ready to experience Halloween bigger and better than ever... Drag Queen Style!

This event is standing room/dance party style. There will be a limited number of chairs, along with Reserved Seating in our Stadium section available by donation (see below).

The Kunty Kittens are the first and only drag girl group in Michigan established in 2015 that travels all over the state to multiple venues entertaining the masses with burlesque, comedy, glamour, and shenanigans!

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About the Artists:

Monique Madison, creator and owner, has been a female impersonator for 26 years! She is a house diva at Five15 in Royal Oak, a permanent drag host for The Comedy Series, and she just finished filming her first movie role in a Christmas film titled "A Holiday I Do! " scheduled for release Christmas 2022! Whether she is a VIP guest on The Nick Cannon Show, traveling the nation in drag, or putting the finishing touches on her new novel Serial Showgirl (scheduled for release Fall 2022)...Monique Madison defines the word professional!

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Yolanda Del Fierce is Kalamazoo's, Dancing Latina! She has been in the business since 2014 and works all over Michigan as a traveling Showgirl. She is a proud member of The Kunty Kittens Drag Girl group and a member of Rumors Nightclub House Cast. Over her career, Yolanda has captured several titles including Miss Red Ribbon, Miss Powerdiva Newcomer, Miss AMCAB, and Miss Professional Rumors Nightclub. When she's not in the gigs you can find her at home with her 4 fur babies and handsome husband. Everyone knows her as Yolanda but her friends call her Yoyo.

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Reba Rose Rau has been performing on stage since the age of 3. Following high school, she took a few years' hiatus only to reemerge as a Female Illusionist in 2004. She has acted in numerous independent films and graced countless stages throughout the years, tucked a few titles under her belt such as Miss Gay Greater Grand Rapids, Miss Michigan For Female Impersonation, and is the current reigning Miss Michigan Gay World Comedy Queen.
Reba is a Costume Designer, Pageant Coach, and an accomplished Singer.

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Alexa Vogel has been performing in the great state of Michigan for 20 years, starting in Saginaw, Michigan at Bambi’s Bottom-Up as Show Director. She has won a number of titles across the state. Always energetic and the life of the party! Alexa is a guaranteed good time.

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Velma Violet is a rock ‘n’ roll party girl from Jackson, MI. Since coming to life in 2013, this artist has had the privilege of bringing her unique performance style to cities all over the south and midwest. Velma is always excited to party with you so be ready to get down with your horns up!

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Amira Spade is an entertainer who has been performing for just under 10 years. In that time she has performed in pretty much every corner of Michigan. When she isn't twirling with the renowned Kunty Kittens, you can catch her at Rumors Nightclub in Grand Rapids. Outside of Drag you can probably find her DJing karaoke, bartending, or cuddled up with her fur babies.

 

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The Steepwater Band with Nomad Planets

Friday, Nov. 11 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

Chicago-based rockers The Steepwater Band returns to The Acorn! Opening the show is northwest Indiana-based band Nomad Planets.

About the Artists:

You should already know these songs. If the old saying about talent equaling success were true, then The Steepwater Band would already be a household name, rubbing shoulders with Aerosmith, Bad Company and other like-minded travelers in our collective Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy. But that’s not how things always work, and this band knows it and still leans into it, smiling, with everything in them, not for brass rings and marquees, but because they must! For them, the music life is a calling and not some stupid costume one puts on to shake loose gold, fame, and groupies. In a land of caricatures, it’s striking to come face-to-face with the real thing.

Something primal lurks in their music, but always wrestling with emotions and stories that are everyday-ready ~ music at once strut-inducing sexy and brass knuckles honest, a sound evolved smartly and patiently through countless gigs, running the bulls whenever and wherever they’ve been welcomed since 1998. AC/DC once said, “If you got the dollar, we got the song / Just wanna boogie woogie all night long,” and The Steepwater Band surely embodies this lip-smacking urge to get some in this mean old world, befitting the group’s Chicago roots and their earthy understanding of crackling city blues.

The abiding, resounding passion inside this band is never in question. Dive into their seemingly endless catalog of songs just about anywhere, and the heart and muscle pumping away inside every track are palpable and present in a most pleasing way. Their sound is like a soundtrack for arm wrestling The Devil and then drinking shots with him ’til sunrise after you’ve pinned him down. Their songs bridge the miles between lovers, throw lines to brothers and sisters in need of some understanding and a spark that makes them shuffle, eyes closed, shaking off the day’s heavy load, ready for another round because the right song by the right band made them feel they had enough fight left in them. That’s the kind of band you’re dealing with here, and they’ll be doing this long after all the pretty boys, package acts, and pretenders have left the stage. – Dennis Cook

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RESERVED SEATING DONATION option includes a $25 tax-deductible donation to The Acorn and guarantees you a seat with optimal sightlines. $25 Donation per ticket holder in your group.

Halloween Bash at The Acorn w/ PureSoul!

Saturday, Oct. 29 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

Halloween Bash at The Acorn is back! Celebrate the night with music from PureSoul Presents: The Music of Motown and More! Come see the greatest costumes in Harbor Country and enter for your chance to win Best Costume.

• Music
• Dancing
• Light bites
• Cash bar
• Costume Contest
• Visit "The Haunted Loft" at The Acorn

In a special fundraiser during the event, please consider making a $5 minimum donation to tour "The Haunted Loft" - our apartment upstairs will be the setting for some spooky interactions.

About the Artists:

PureSoul Presents is a diverse collection of world-class musicians proving rhythm and romance never go out of style. Devoted to living the electrifying musical history of soul, jazz, and the early days of rock ‘n roll. PureSoul celebrates decade-spanning legends including Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Ray Orbison, Otis Redding, Amy Winehouse and more by bringing their hits to life from coast to coast.

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This event is General Admission only. Plan on a mix & mingle-style night to dance and celebrate! (Seats in our Stadium section will be available on a first come, first served basis throughout the night.)

Marrakesh Express

Saturday, Nov. 05 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

Marrakesh Express, "the" premier midwest Crosby Stills Nash and Young tribute, returns to The Acorn. Don't miss this CSNY experience featuring live performances of "Suite/Judy Blue Eyes," "Helpless," "Southern Cross," "Our House," "Carry On" and so much more.

About the Artists:

Marrakesh Express do not imitate as much as capture the spirit of the iconic CSNY. They are an organic, real band, with their own distinct personalities that shine through in their rapport with the audience. Their harmonies are gorgeous. They're great people -- fun and energetic. They are the most original tribute band you'll ever see.

A band dedicated to tributing CSNY is extremely rare due to the difficulty in replicating the 3- and 4-part vocal harmonies that made the group international superstars. Marrakesh Express excels at reproducing their complex songs and cascading, layered harmonies. The band takes the audience back to the late 1960s with musicians who bring an authentic hippie vibe and visual to the stage.

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RESERVED SEATING DONATION option includes a $25 tax-deductible donation to The Acorn and guarantees you a seat with optimal sightlines. $25 Donation per ticket holder in your group.

Sean Masterson Returns to The Acorn

Friday, Nov. 25 | 2:00pm ET (1:00pm CT)

Sean Masterson’s Timeless Magic is a one-of-a-kind thrill. Sean effortlessly combines remarkable skill with highly original magic.

 

About the Artist:

Sean became interested in his craft at the age of 7 when he received a deck of Marshall Brodien's T.V. Magic Cards for his birthday. He made his first public performance at the Helen Plum Library in Lombard, IL at twelve years old. As a teenager he won Chicago's Junior Magician of the Year award. His dual interest in magic and theater lead him to study acting at Illinois State University. While there he picked up a 2nd major in French which explains his appearances at Festimagic in Paris and The International Theater Festival of Grenoble.

For the last seven winters, Sean has performed a Saturday afternoon matinee show at Theater Wit on Belmont Ave. in Chicago. For the last 12 years, Sean has performed at The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, MI over the Thanksgiving weekend. His close-up magic has been seen at many corporate, and social events including Abbott Laboratories, The Chicago Architecture Foundation, Copia Capital and The Driehaus Museum. For the last 18 years, Sean has also made appearances in local children's hospitals.

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RESERVED SEATING DONATION option includes a $25 tax-deductible donation to The Acorn and guarantees you a seat with optimal sightlines. $25 Donation per ticket holder in your group.

KASHMIR

Friday, Sep. 09 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

Kashmir - Chicago’s premier Zep Tribute - brings only the best of Led Zeppelin to their audiences. Come be part of the experience of a '70s Zeppelin show utilizing authentic vintage stage gear, costumes, and special effects. Kashmir performs the music of Led Zeppelin with dead-on, note-for-note renditions. Be ready for an amazing trip!

About the Artists

As the show takes you through the history of Led Zeppelin utilizing vintage period correct equipment, instruments and costume changes you will be drawn into the essence and true vibe of a Led Zeppelin concert experience. 40-plus years of Led Zeppelin’s history are covered in a non-stop, high-energy show from the early days till the end of the band. Each member of Kashmir assumes the roles and mannerisms of Led Zeppelin in a non-pretentious tactful way. The show is performed with great respect and admiration for Led Zeppelin so as to keep the focus on a time when bands were popular due to word of mouth and not corporate gain. No two shows are alike.

Kashmir has worked constantly since 2001 (except during the pandemic) filling large venues everywhere. As time goes on the ever-changing Kashmir show has expanded wider than ever anticipated due to the fact that it is based on the true essence and influences of Led Zeppelin. Yes, Kashmir has focused deeply on the sound, but the look of the band is NOT neglected so as to reflect the imagery of Led Zeppelin. By studying the roots and history of Led Zeppelin a greater understanding is obtained so as to keep the audience engaged. In today’s world, everything is new and improved but this is one of those things that should NOT be changed or tampered with. Led Zeppelin’s entire catalog is referred to during a show starting at the early beginnings through the last studio album and also recreating many signature live sequences. Led Zeppelin’s show should “remain the same” with strict attention to detail. As the band notes: "It’s NOT about us, it’s about Led Zeppelin."

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RESERVED SEATING DONATION option includes a $25 tax-deductible donation to The Acorn and guarantees you a seat with optimal sight-lines. $25 Donation per ticket holder in your group.

Mason Jennings with Daniel Deitrich

Sunday, Nov. 13 | 7:00pm ET (6:00pm CT)

Minnesota-based pop-folk singer-songwriter Mason Jennings shares music from his newest record, Songs From When We Met.

About the Artist:

Jennings is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. He is well known for his simple yet catchy melodies, intimate lyrics, intensely literary and historical themes, and deep tenor voice. His music has appeared in the surf film "Shelter" and he has toured extensively.

When Mason Jennings started writing songs for his new record, Songs From When We Met, he was in a setting he had never written in before. "I was living out at a farm for a month and walking through some old woods on the property every day. There was a river. And each day an owl would come find me, and then perch above me, day or night. I saw lots of snakes. Songs just came to me there. They were coming in so fast they just about took my head off. It was unlike anything I’ve experienced before,” recalls Jennings. In Native American animal medicine snakes symbolize rebirth, owls symbolize seeing what others cannot and turning darkness into light. Both are themes throughout the album and the music has a clear hopeful feeling.

Songs From When We Met pulls you in from the start, with Jennings telling the listener, "Get into my car now...let's leave the city." “Cursive Prayers is the first song I wrote for the album. I hadn’t written anything in a long time and any time I tried writing things I wrote were very dark. This song is so hopeful and full of love it surprised me. I think it was the beginning of things getting better in my life, like a message from another dimension." "The last record was made in a real dark time for me. I was battling a lot of dark energy. Since then I’ve healed a lot and a lot of changes have taken place. I got divorced. I’ve been healing from agoraphobia. It’s been a rough patch but thankfully this record is about healing and hope. I fell in love and got married so it is mostly about love." A great ambassador for the album is the slow grooving "I Know You." "The lyrics at the end of this song sum up the love tone of this album: “Most people don’t make sense to me, I don’t know much in this world you see, but I know you.”

The story of Songs From When We Met comes to an end with the track "Magic Is Real." "The rain on this track is real. We opened the doors of the studio and put mics up and that’s the sound of rain on the trees in Wisconsin. Rain is healing."

At the time in his career where a lot of musicians burn out, Mason has new energy and drive. "I’m just happy to have found true love and to be healing from that dark time. I was struggling to find hope and it found me. Music just burst out of me this year. It’s always been a life line but this is the most open I’ve felt."

Daniel Deitrich

Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Southwest Michigan and now based in South Bend, Indiana. His honest, heartbreaking, yet hopeful lyrics find a home in massive Americana anthems, catchy Indie rock hooks, as well as intimate acoustic confessionals.

In 2011 Deitrich released his self-produced solo EP called Matter, followed by The Table EP in 2016, which was recorded in Durango Colorado with producer Michael Rossback (Gungor, The Brilliance) at the helm. In January 2020, Deitrich released Hymn for the 81% which quickly went viral, racking up over 700,000 views of the lyric video on YouTube.

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Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute

Friday, Nov. 25 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is the ultimate tribute to the music of ABBA – sure to capture the hearts of fans and audiences of all ages! This live show is full of musical precision, fabulous flair and fashion, and promises a mesmerizing ABBA experience for every Chiquitita, Super Trouper, Fernando, and Dancing Queen around!

Fronted by a dynamic Agnetha and Frida duo, the music of the greatest pop band in history comes to life in a joyful celebration of these timeless tunes. Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is the Midwest’s long-standing resident ABBA tribute, with a repertoire of over 40 all-time favorite hits. From Waterloo to Mamma Mia, S.O.S. to Knowing Me, Knowing You, Honey, Honey to Voulez-Vous, audiences won’t be able to help singing and dancing along with their high-energy homage to everything ABBA!

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Chicago Comedy Tour

Saturday, Nov. 26 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

One night only, Chicago’s best and brightest cutting edge comedians, representing sketch, stand-up and improv comedy, bring a Windy City variety show to The Acorn. Join for a night of absurdity and laughs with the greatest acts currently touring the city’s theaters.

This is an 18+ event due to adult language.

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RESERVED SEATING DONATION option includes a $25 tax-deductible donation to The Acorn and guarantees you a seat with optimal sightlines. $25 Donation per ticket holder in your group.

Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute

Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is the ultimate tribute to the music of ABBA – sure to capture the hearts of fans and audiences of all ages! This live show is full of musical precision, fabulous flair and fashion, and promises a mesmerizing ABBA experience for every Chiquitita, Super Trouper, Fernando, and Dancing Queen around!

Fronted by a dynamic Agnetha and Frida duo, the music of the greatest pop band in history comes to life in a joyful celebration of these timeless tunes. Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is the Midwest’s long-standing resident ABBA tribute, with a repertoire of over 40 all-time favorite hits. From Waterloo to Mamma Mia, S.O.S. to Knowing Me, Knowing You, Honey, Honey to Voulez-Vous, audiences won’t be able to help singing and dancing along with their high-energy homage to everything ABBA!

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RESERVED SEATING DONATION option includes a $25 tax-deductible donation to The Acorn and guarantees you a seat with optimal sight lines. $25 Donation per ticket holder in your group.

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