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An artist’s love song: David Small gives ‘Prufrock’ new life
Acclaimed Southwest Michigan artist David Small reimagines "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" through a limited-edition collaboration with Kalamazoo Book Arts Center.
Symphonic Beats celebrates women, proves Kalamazoo’s hip hop culture is thriving
Blending symphony, rap, poetry and dance, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra’s “Symphonic Beats” celebrated women in hip-hop culture while showcasing the strength of Kalamazoo’s local scene.
All aboard for a perfectly college ride at WMU Theatre
WMU Theatre’s intimate staging of Keith Bunin’s “The Coast Starlight” captures the restless hope, impulsiveness and emotional rawness of youth, showcasing how college theater turns a deceptively simple train ride into a poignant exploration of growth, connection and exhilarating uncertainty.
From Broadway to Kalamazoo: ‘Come From Away’ brings radical kindness — and sold-out shows — to Farmers Alley
Farmers Alley Theatre’s record-breaking production of "Come From Away" is uniting Kalamazoo audiences through a powerful true story of compassion, community, and radical kindness in the face of crisis.
Where jazz still swings: Kalamazoo hosts all-star Trumpet Summit in honor of Roy Hargrove
The Roy Hargrove Trumpet Summit in Kalamazoo brings together world-renowned trumpeters, students, and the community for a free day of masterclasses and music, celebrating the legacy of a jazz legend and the city's growing reputation as a Midwest jazz hub.
Poetry in motion: Edison’s Arts & Culture Crawl brings music, murals, and verse to the streets
Kalamazoo’s Edison neighborhood will host its fall Arts & Culture Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 11, featuring live poetry, music, food, and family-friendly activities along Washington Avenue in a vibrant celebration of local art and community.
Celebrating and honoring Battle Creek’s Latin American cultures and contributions
Battle Creek celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month through vibrant cultural events, educational initiatives, and community advocacy led by the Battle Creek Latin American Heritage Initiative with support from the Battle Creek Community Foundation.
Chamber orchestra of horrors resurrects silent, scary movies in Kalamazoo — with a creepy twist
A quirky Kalamazoo chamber ensemble, Silent But Deadly, brings new life — and eerie original scores — to silent horror films in a spooky, immersive Halloween-season concert blending classical music, DIY sound effects, and vintage creepiness.
Kalamazoo’s got jazz, and Crawlspace has ‘that New York energy times ten’
A New York–level jazz firestorm lit up a Kalamazoo church, proving world-class swing doesn’t need a Manhattan zip code.
An artist’s love song: David Small gives ‘Prufrock’ new life
Acclaimed Southwest Michigan artist David Small reimagines "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" through a limited-edition collaboration with Kalamazoo Book Arts Center.
Symphonic Beats celebrates women, proves Kalamazoo’s hip hop culture is thriving
Blending symphony, rap, poetry and dance, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra’s “Symphonic Beats” celebrated women in hip-hop culture while showcasing the strength of Kalamazoo’s local scene.
All aboard for a perfectly college ride at WMU Theatre
WMU Theatre’s intimate staging of Keith Bunin’s “The Coast Starlight” captures the restless hope, impulsiveness and emotional rawness of youth, showcasing how college theater turns a deceptively simple train ride into a poignant exploration of growth, connection and exhilarating uncertainty.
From Broadway to Kalamazoo: ‘Come From Away’ brings radical kindness — and sold-out shows — to Farmers Alley
Farmers Alley Theatre’s record-breaking production of "Come From Away" is uniting Kalamazoo audiences through a powerful true story of compassion, community, and radical kindness in the face of crisis.
Where jazz still swings: Kalamazoo hosts all-star Trumpet Summit in honor of Roy Hargrove
The Roy Hargrove Trumpet Summit in Kalamazoo brings together world-renowned trumpeters, students, and the community for a free day of masterclasses and music, celebrating the legacy of a jazz legend and the city's growing reputation as a Midwest jazz hub.
Poetry in motion: Edison’s Arts & Culture Crawl brings music, murals, and verse to the streets
Kalamazoo’s Edison neighborhood will host its fall Arts & Culture Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 11, featuring live poetry, music, food, and family-friendly activities along Washington Avenue in a vibrant celebration of local art and community.
Celebrating and honoring Battle Creek’s Latin American cultures and contributions
Battle Creek celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month through vibrant cultural events, educational initiatives, and community advocacy led by the Battle Creek Latin American Heritage Initiative with support from the Battle Creek Community Foundation.
Chamber orchestra of horrors resurrects silent, scary movies in Kalamazoo — with a creepy twist
A quirky Kalamazoo chamber ensemble, Silent But Deadly, brings new life — and eerie original scores — to silent horror films in a spooky, immersive Halloween-season concert blending classical music, DIY sound effects, and vintage creepiness.
Kalamazoo’s got jazz, and Crawlspace has ‘that New York energy times ten’
A New York–level jazz firestorm lit up a Kalamazoo church, proving world-class swing doesn’t need a Manhattan zip code.
