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Family Concert

in 2026 Festival Volunteer Opportunities

Right In The Eye - A Family Concert

Free
Calendar May 2, 2026 at 2 pm

Volunteer Needs:

20 Usher/Greeter/Scanners

2 Information Station

TBD Transportation

Description:

A feast for the senses, Right in the Eye combines 12 short silent films by pioneering French filmmaker Georges Méliès — bursting with jaw-dropping special effects — with musical virtuosity, lighting design, and more. Three musicians perform on over 50 different instruments, including rare and unique ones, live onstage alongside the films, in a one-of-a-kind production ideal for children ages five and up.

Right in the Eye is an Alcoléa & cie production.

Baby Grands - Orgelkids with Heitzig and Jones

Free
Calendar May 3, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Volunteer Needs:

6 Usher/Greeter/Scanners

2 Reception

TBD Transportation

Description:

No stage? No seats? No problem! Babies, toddlers, and kids of all ages are invited to enjoy an interactive musical storytime featuring The Gilmore’s very own Kory Heitzig. Children are welcome to move freely around the space while parents, family, and friends enjoy complimentary snacks and coffee during this relaxed, family-friendly event.

This Baby Grands will feature The Gilmore’s very own Kory Heitzig on organ, with Dr. Garret Jones narrating, presenting Rex: The King of Instruments written by Daniel Burton. This lively piece introduces the pipe organ through an energetic blend of organ music and narration. This will be followed by the OrgelKids workshop, an engaging, hands-on experience where kids collaborate to assemble a real working organ! This event is a family-friendly,  interactive way to introduce kids of all ages to the biggest instrument ever—the organ!

Right In The Eye - A Family Concert Battle Creek

Free
Calendar May 4, 2026 at 9:30 am

Volunteer Needs:

16 Usher/Greeter/Scanners

TBD Transportation

 

Description:

 

A feast for the senses, Right in the Eye combines 12 short silent films by pioneering French filmmaker Georges Méliès — bursting with jaw-dropping special effects — with musical virtuosity, lighting design, and more. Three musicians perform on over 50 different instruments, including rare and unique ones, live onstage alongside the films, in a one-of-a-kind production ideal for children ages five and up.

Right in the Eye is an Alcoléa & cie production.





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