Arts & Culture

Coverage of visual arts, performing arts, cultural events, and artistic entrepreneurs

Shifting fog, triple-digit weather, ticks: None could stop ‘Abduction Day’

It definitely is not Hollywood East, but Kalamazoo does have its own filmmaking scene--a small but passionate bunch of actors and behind-the-camera types. Bannon Backhus is the most recent of the group to step up the challenge. He tells Kathy Jennings about the making of Abduction Day.

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The magic of mannequins draws a crowd in St. Joseph

Live mannequins recalling holiday tales attracted a lot of welcome stares from those strolling downtown St. Joseph recently. It was part of an evening full of cheer that brought out lots of people. Erik Holladay was there to capture the moment with this slide show.

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Artists fill in all the spaces at Lotsa Little Things
Brewer and restaurant pair up for beer, tequila and a six course meal
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Farmers Alley asks how arts shape a community
Weko Beach Brewers Festival draws a crowd rain or shine
Taste of Kalamazoo represents diversity of local restaurants
Introducing: A Second Round by Jeremy Martin

How many lists have you seen lately that say Southwest Michigan is the place to be for craft beer? We've lost count. Now to give industry the respect it deserves we've asked Jeremy Martin to keep tabs on it and keep our readers informed of the latest beer news throughout the region.

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