The 4th annual Sounds of the Zoo festival launches September 22-28, featuring over 50 musical acts performing across eight venues throughout the city. All performances are completely free to the public.
Festival founder Jennifer Hudson-Prenkert describes the week-long celebration as more than just entertainment. “It’s all about the music,” she says, explaining how her father’s words of encouragement became the festival’s guiding philosophy. “Every time I say it, it’s like having a gratitude kind of vibe and it keeps you grounded to keep moving, even when there’s struggles.”
The festival spans multiple locations, beginning Monday at the Clover Room with a Jericho Mini-Fair and open house. Tuesday moves to Bell’s Backroom, followed by Old Dog Tavern on Wednesday. Thursday features dual venues – Crawlspace Comedy Theater hosting a jazz night and Green Door Distilling Company presenting hip-hop acts. The weekend culminates at Bronson Park with additional performances on the Kalamazoo Mall and Crawlspace Theater…