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The Big Event: KIA Art Fair expected to draw thousands to downtown

KIA officials say two men debating over cups of coffee were the ones to come up with the idea for an art fair in downtown Kalamazoo. Now in its 60th […]

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Water Street Glassworks keeps the flame alive in the Arts District

Glass fused, stained and blown is used to teach young people about art and more in downtown Benton Harbor. Kathy Jennings visits the Water Street Glassworks to learn more about art and economic development there.

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