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November 17, 2019
Kalamazoo State Theatre
Doors: 6:00pm || Start Time: 7:00pm
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With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is the master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers addressing the human condition.
Calypso, his latest collection of essays, is a New York Times best-seller, and a Washington Post Best Book of the Year. The audiobook of Calypso was nominated for a 2019 Grammy in the Best Spoken Word Album category. Described as beach reading for people who detest beaches, required reading for those who loathe small talk and love a good tumor joke, Calypso is simultaneously Sedaris’s darkest and warmest book yet–and it just might be his very best.
Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, David Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, and Theft By Finding: Diaries (1977-2002). He is the author of Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary, a collection of fables with illustrations by Ian Falconer. Each of these books was an immediate bestseller. He was also the editor of Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules: An Anthology of Outstanding Stories. His pieces regularly appear in The New Yorker and have twice been included in “The Best American Essays.” There are over ten million copies of his books in print and they have been translated into 25 languages. In 2018 he was awarded the Terry Southern Prize for Humor, as well as the Medal for Spoken Language from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
General Ticket Information:
Seating is reserved for this all ages event. There is an 8 ticket limit.
- $30-$57.50
Skip the line Ticket Information:
Why wait in the elements when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET.
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Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding. The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches, and other items that may challenge public safety. You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here
Dear David Sedaris Event Attendees,
We are thrilled to host Author David Sedaris at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre.
How big of a purse can I bring?
You can bring any purse or bag with the dimensions of 8 inches wide
by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches or less. If your purse does not
meet the above requirements, you are allowed to bring a clear plastic bag,
no larger than 1 gallon, into the venue with your belongings.
What time does the show start and when will doors open? What if I need ADA assistance?
Doors: 6:00pm || Start Time: 7:00pm
**Please note, the bar & concessions close during the show and reopen at 8:30pm during the book signing.
We suggest that you arrive early in order to avoid the line and to pass through security check points. We look forward to a great night! Anyone with ADA needs and requiring additional time to be seated may enter 15 minutes prior to posted door time. For more information about accessible seating click here. Please be advised that event times are subject to change due to a variety of conditions including inclement weather, illness, and transportation delays that are out of our control. For this reason, any delayed events performing on the original event date are nonrefundable.
I may need to take a break, is there intermission or opener?
There will not be an intermission. Please plan accordingly.
Why should I arrive early?
• To pass through security check points such as wanding and bag checks in a timely manner. Please have your ticket & ID ready and be prepared to open your coat or small purse.
• Check out the merchandise! The Kalamazoo State Theatre and artist will have branded apparel and items available for sale.
• Grab a drink at our full bar with multiple points of sale.
• Explore & experience the venue’s charm and vibes. Renowned architect John Eberson designed our theatre in 1927 to create the feel of a Spanish garden.
• Find your seats before the show begins. Please ask an usher for seating location assistance.
Are tickets still available, I have a friend asking about them?
YES! We just opened some great floor seats and we have single seats available for $25. You can buy tickets online here or during the below box office hours.
So there could be a line, do you offer SKIP THE LINE PASSES?
YES! Why wait in the elements when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket from your reserved seats that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET. Purchase your pass to SKIP THE LINE HERE or they are available while supplies last in the box office day of show! Only a limited number of passes available.
What is the camera & mobile device policy?
PLEASE TURN OFF OR SILENCE YOUR PHONE. Unless otherwise posted, absolutely NO professional photography, audio or video recording of any kind is allowed during the performance. Cell phone photography and point-and-shoot cameras are NOT allowed. Professional cameras and detachable lens cameras are NOT allowed in the venue unless approved by management.
Will I be searched prior to entering the theatre?
Please arrive early and expect delays. Due to heightened security measures all patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding. Please have your ticket & ID ready and be prepared to open your coat or small purse. The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags or purses over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches, and other items that may challenge public safety. You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here.
Where can I park for this event?
Kalamazoo State Theatre’s main parking lot is located just south of the
theatre at the intersection of South Burdick & Cedar St. and is available
starting at 5:00p.m. for $10 per car. For additional parking options, please
view downtown Kalamazoo’s parking map here. Also in that link you can find tips for downtown parking, a map, and key.
How do I pick up Will Call tickets?
Will call tickets will be available for pick up at the Kalamazoo State
Theatre box office beginning at 4:00p.m. on the day of the event. We will need to see a valid photo ID and the credit card used to purchase the tickets to pick up from will call.
When will the box office be open?
Standard box office hours are Fridays 11:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. and show days
starting at 3:00p.m. Hours may vary on event days. Please see upcoming
hours below:
Sat 11/16: 3pm-8:30pm
Sun 11/17: 3pm-8pm
Wed 11/20: 3pm-9:30pm
Will concessions and bar be open at this event?
Our concessions open at when doors open. We offer a full bar with
multiple points of sale throughout the venue & we accept cash or credit. All
concessions may be taken to your seat. Please make sure to try out our
new recycling initiative, The Yucket, when disposing of plastic
cups. Popcorn is available for purchase at the bar.
Check out our featured drink for this event!
Where should we eat?
Millennium Restaurant Group has four wonderful eateries within walking distance, each featuring a very different menu than the next. They also have a few more restaurants just a short drive away. Check out their collection here.
What’s 600 Kitchen & Bar and do they have specials?
600 Kitchen & Bar is located less than a mile away from Kalamazoo State Theatre in the River’s Edge Neighborhood.
Come in before the show for drinks and our favorite appetizers such as Korean Chicken Wings, Goat Cheese Mousse & Toasted Bread, or Bacon & Parmesan Brussels Sprouts. Or make reservations and enjoy dinner favorites such as Grilled Salmon, Fried Otto’s Chicken, Blackened Shrimp & Grits and more! Check out their menus here.
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