Born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan- Megan Dooley has been performing locally, nationally, and abroad for 25 years. Bridging the gaps of soul, folk, jazz, country, americana, roots and rock with her solo and trio work, Dooley has also been named the “Best Solo Performer in SW Michigan,” as well as the “First Lady of the Kalamazoo Music Scene” by Revue Magazine and popular vote. Dooley is joined at WITA by her friend and violinist Cori Beth Somers. The two also perform together as the new duo “Known Jostlers.” Dooley also a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, community activist, chef, writer, and professional whistler. Make sure to take a listen to her original music on any streaming platform today!

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The Instigators is a two-woman band featuring Joyce Hagerman (guitar, vocals, mandolin) and Suzanne Levy (guitar and vocals). Founded over a decade ago, the duo performs an eclectic mix of folk, country, blues, and traditional music. True to their name, much of their repertoire is topical and thought-provoking, with both Suzanne and Joyce contributing original songs.

This past summer, The Instigators performed at farmers markets and brew pubs throughout the region and are eager to keep the momentum going. Last year, they placed in the top ten of Lansing Has Talent and are aiming for the top spot in this year’s competition.

They are The Instigators—because, simply put, they are!

The Happendance Professional Company are joined by contemporary music ensemble Aurora & Antheia and spoken word artist Lisa Sarno to offer a taste of their upcoming collaboration, Threading Moonbows at 2pm.  Dance, music, and spoken word are woven together to create a luminous performance of sound, word, and movement that celebrates wonder, reflection, hope, and connection under moonlit skies.

Happendance, founded in 1976, is Michigan’s longest-running professional contemporary dance company. Known for artistic excellence and community service, it engages audiences through three main areas: Performance, Education, and Engagement.

Happendance offers innovative opportunities for professional and emerging artists, while its school provides high-quality, holistic dance training for all ages. Through its Education Exchange, Happendance brings professional dance into over 30 schools each year, reaching more than 6,000 students. In addition, programs like the Community Dance Project and the annual Summer Dance Festival support choreographers and dancers while enriching the region with diverse performances and workshops.

Sistrum chorus is celebrating 40 years in Spring 2026. Sistrum has been a part of WITA day stage, a sponsor of the festival and staff Sistrum Cafe for most of those years.

Sistrum chorus, where music becomes a powerful force for change and unity. As Lansing’s premier treble choir, Sistrum provides a harmonious haven where women of all backgrounds find solace in their voices and camaraderie within a diverse community. Through advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, feminism, and social justice, they raise their collective voice to inspire positive action and foster inclusivity. Join Sistrum in embracing the transformative power of music as they strive for peace, equality, and freedom for all.

Learn more and follow:

Sistrum.org
Sistrum Youtube Channel
SistrumChorus on Instagram
Sistrum on Facebook

When I say Lesbo, You SAY BINGO!  Ames and Callie Mc2 bring their widely popular Ann Arbor Lesbo Bingo to Women in the Arts Festival on Saturday, November 8th!

This Bingo for dykes and dykes at heart will have you laughing and daubering your way to fabulous prizes. Daubers and bingo cards are provided, but we also know lesbians don’t like to be bossed around, so if you have a Dauber preference, you do you!

Come for the comedy and the cat sculpture prize you never knew you needed. Stay for the bad puns and the joy of good old fashioned game play with a great community!