New Year's Fest
December 31st, 2024
A Celebration of the Performing Arts
Alan Smola
Location: First United Methodist Church
Time: 6:00, 7:45, 9:30, 11:15 pm
Don't blink, or you'll miss it. Combining brand-new magic and nonstop, ridiculous comedy, Magician Alan Smola's fast-paced show will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Alan has been captivating audiences with maqgic since he was 16 years old. He comes back to Kalamazoo, despite all the big corporate shows he does each year, because he is a NYF staple!
Crawlspace Eviction
Location: KNAC6:00, 7:45, 9:30, 11:15 (P.M.)​Crawlspace Eviction has been delivering laughs to Kalamazoo since 2003. Playing “Whose Line Is It Anyway” style improv games, this troupe shows audiences just how much fun it is when what happens next is anybody’s guess. Get ready to laugh and maybe even be a part of this high-energy comedy experience.
Richard Paul
Location: First Presbyterian - Social Hall
Times: 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 (P.M.)
Ventriloquist Richard Paul "He's that Funny Puppet Guy: A high energy, funny family show mixes puppets, magic, music, and a whole lot of audience participation. children, teens and adults, will be laughing out loud and thinking, “This guy has too much time on his hands.”
Lego City
Location: KNAC - Social Hall
Time: 6-9:45 p.m.​​
A massive display of everyone's favorite childhood toy: Legos! This amazing display is equally intricate and complex. A holiday classic and must see site at our NYF venues!
Olivia Grace & Co.
Location: Bronson Park Heated Tent
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Olivia Grace & Company is honored to add some magic to New Year’s Fest. They work to create the highest quality
character entertainment in the world! Ariel, Rapunzel, and Spiderman will make your experience as memorable as possible. And, they love to sign autographs, visit, and take pictures
Clark Lewis
Location: Presbyterian Church
Time: 6:00, 7:45, 9:30, 11:15 p.m.
Clark Lewis is a juggler, stunt performer, and all-around showman. Hailing from the dark forests of Northern Michigan. He has honed his craft from an early age, with specialties in juggling, extreme balance stunts, sideshow, and music.