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Celebrating Motown and the Velvelettes
Local events, many of them featuring the Velvelettes, are planned to mark the 50th anniversary of Motown Records:
"Gold Company Celebrates Motown and Beyond" -- Featuring the Velvelettes, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Miller Auditorium, WMU. $12-$24. 387-2300.
"The History of Motown" -- In collaboration with Corner Records and featuring guest artists from the Black Arts & Cultural Center, Feb. 13-April 9, Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane. Free. 329-4542, ext. 600.
Special exhibit: "Meet the Velvelettes" -- A tribute to the women of the Velvelettes and their contribution to the "girl group" phenomenon, Feb. 14-Sept. 27, Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 230 N. Rose St. Free. Pre-opening reception, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 13. 373-7990.