Scene

Coverage of nightlife, clubs, restaurants, pubs, breweries, and local destinations that are unique to your community.

Dial back the decades: Old Skool Bar opens with a no-phones philosophy

Old Skool Bar has opened in downtown Kalamazoo with a retro-inspired, no-phones philosophy, inviting patrons to unplug, connect face-to-face, and enjoy vinyl music, pinball, pool, and dancing in a reimagined entertainment space.

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WMU students get a shot at $100K to turn big ideas into real businesses

Western Michigan University students are invited to pitch innovative business ideas in the new Cultivate 269 competition, where two winners will share $100,000 in seed funding and receive mentorship to help launch their ventures.

Voices of Youth Commentary: More teens reverting to vinyl and CDs to protest large streaming services

'The 2026 Music Media Reset’ means teens and others are ditching digital music and opting instead for LPs and CDs.

Think pancakes? Think again: Precision Syrups expands Michigan’s taste for craft flavor

Precision Syrups, a St. Joseph–based specialty food startup, has rapidly expanded from a home-based cottage business to commercial production, tripling sales by targeting craft beverage and culinary markets.

Kalamazoo BETA program empowers Black entrepreneurs with training and capital

The Black Entrepreneurship Training Academy will launch its sixth annual spring session in Kalamazoo, offering cohort-based business training, mentorship, and grant funding to support the growth of BIPOC entrepreneurs.

Battle Creek couple season for success at Stewie’s Cajun Foods

Rooted in Louisiana tradition, Aubrey and Candyce Stewart have transformed authentic Cajun flavors into a growing Battle Creek business.

Could Battle Creek become Candy City? A look at 2026 through the eyes of residents

As Kellogg enters a new era under Ferrero ownership, Battle Creek residents reflect on whether the city’s identity will remain rooted in its legacy as Cereal City or evolve into something sweeter.

Family’s culinary vision takes flight with newest Latin American eatery at Kellogg Field

San Francisco Latin American Cuisine, a high-end eatery featuring bold flavors from across Latin America, has taken flight inside the Battle Creek Executive Airport, bringing a major-city dining experience to Kellogg Field.

Curtain rises again: New owners aim to revive Kalamazoo’s State Theatre for second act

A Texas Corners couple has purchased Kalamazoo’s historic State Theatre and plans a multimillion-dollar restoration to bring the 1927 landmark back to life for its 100th anniversary.

From farm to can: Zazu Mushrooms brews up a fungal fusion

After an unexpected leap into mushroom farming, Brad and Angie McLeish of Zazu Mushrooms are blending innovation and community — most recently through a unique mushroom matcha in collaboration with Shades of Lavender.

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