Entertainment

Eradicating racism in the arts in Kalamazoo starts with a discussion

White privilege, bringing in more people of color in both the creative and management areas of the arts, inclusivity in arts education, and artistic responses to changing attitudes on race were all part of a recent discussion on eradicating racism in the arts.

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All Ears Theatre harnesses the power of imagination to draw in listeners

As All Ears Theatre enters its 19th year it still knows how create a whole world in your head through sound.

The evolution of Vine’s vibrant underground music scene keeps Kalamazoo on the map

Space is limited, the acoustics can be challenging, and you might have to ask the right person to find out when and where a house concert is happening. It's all part of the underground music scene that has been growing and changing in the Vine for years.

Ready for some hockey? Say hello to Interstate Hockey League’s Battle Creek Cavalry Hockey Club

Battle Creek's amateur sports scene is about to grow by the size of one hockey team, the Battle Creek Calvary Hockey Club.

Kalamazoo Juneteenth event celebrates freedom, supports ongoing fight for justice

With a Juneteenth dinner, Kalamazoo becomes one of the communities celebrating the anniversary of the time the last settlement of the enslaved learned of the adoption of the Emancipation Proclamation. 

Abby Tongue describing the opening of ”Madagascar Jr.”
With audio descriptions of what’s onstage, Civic Theatre presents ‘theater for all’

The Civic Theatre asks patrons to finish the sentence "I could enjoy your theatre more if..." and when some said they wanted to better understand what they could not see the Civic responded with audio descriptions for those with limited vision and blindness.

Crawlspace Eviction builds a space for its expanding comedy empire in downtown Kalamazoo

If you haven't checked in with Crawlspace Eviction lately you might be in for some surprises: a new venue (that they remodeled), a new player, and a growing comedy lineup.

Local podcasts found wherever you download your favorites (one features wilderness bathroom breaks)

As we reach peak podcast, Southwest Michigan has a collection of its own. We even found one that talks about wilderness bio-breaks.

AfroFest brings ‘family reunion vibe’ to Black history month community celebration

A new celebration of African Culture wants to become an ongoing event for Kalamazoo. The community says it's all about AfroFest.

The women of Face Off Theatre create a space for the works they want to see staged in Kalamazoo

Face Off Theatre is a place where voices are heard and the audience can talk back (at the end).

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