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Yew Jumped too Deep, Yew Buried the Lead

Presented by WMU Frostic School of Art - Galleries and WMU Gwen Frostic School of Art at Western Michigan University - Albertine Monroe-Brown Gallery

Merging formal dexterity with nuanced approaches to race and gender and the experience of “living in the body,” Los-Angeles based artist... More Info

Jan 17 - Mar 17

Only the Shallow Know Themselves

Presented by WMU Gwen Frostic School of Art and WMU Frostic School of Art - Galleries at Western Michigan University - Albertine Monroe-Brown Gallery

Addressing the search for personal and artistic identity by way of Oscar Wilde’s witty claim, “Only the shallow know themselves,” this... More Info

Jan 17 - Mar 17

Second Thoughts

Presented by WMU Gwen Frostic School of Art and WMU Frostic School of Art - Galleries at Western Michigan University - Rose Netzorg and James W. Kerr Gallery

Referencing her quintessential process of layering and erasure, Baltimore-based painter Carolyn Case’s solo exhibition, Second Thoughts, alludes to... More Info

Mar 16 - Apr 14

Young Artists of Kalamazoo County

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Every year, art teachers in the Kalamazoo County schools (private, public, and charter schools) submit a selection of works produced by their... More Info

Apr 06 - May 01

2019 Westminster Art Festival - Migration: Traveli...

Presented by Westminster Presbyterian Church at Westminster Presbyterian Church

The seventh annual Westminster Art Festival is on the theme: “Migration: Traveling Mercies.” People, birds and other animals have always moved about... More Info

Apr 27 - May 26

High School Area Show Exhibition at the KIA

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

This annual juried exhibition celebrates the work of high school artists (18 years or younger, grades 9-12) residing in Allegan, Barry, Berrien,... More Info

Mar 14 - May 30

The Feeling Is Mutual: New Work by Maya Freelon. E...

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Known for her explosive use of color and innovative use of fragile tissue paper, Maya Freelon creates soft, sculptural assemblages that contrast the... More Info

Mar 23 - Jun 16

Rewards of Wisdom: Contemporary Chinese Ink Painti...

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Featuring both distinguished artists and rising stars who express through their brushwork the goals of virtue, peace, wisdom, beauty, meditation,... More Info

Mar 01

ACGK - Art Hop

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo

Mar 01

Ballet Arts Ensemble - Art Hop

Presented by Ballet Arts Ensemble at Epic Center

Mar 01

Black Arts & Cultural Center

Presented by Black Arts & Cultural Center at Black Arts & Cultural Center

Mar 01

Bookbug - Art Hop

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Bookbug

Mar 01

Bronson Hospital/Kalamazoo Public Schools - Art Ho...

Presented by Kalamazoo Public Schools and Bronson Hospital at Bronson Hospital

Mar 01

Civil House Coffee - Art Hop

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Civil House Coffee

Mar 01

Consumers Credit Union - Art Hop

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Consumers Credit Union

Mar 01

Diversity - Art Hop

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Diversity

Feb 26

ARTbreak Video, Drawn Together: Comics, Diversity,...

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Explore the culture of racist stereotyping in the U.S. through the lens of contemporary comics and their creators.

Feb 26

Pen Dragons Calligraphy Guild Monthly Meeting

Presented by Pen Dragons Calligraphy Guild at Parchment Community Library

“PROGRESS or PROBLEMS?” PLUS – “PRESENTATION” Encouragement ▪ Validation ▪ Help with FRAMING – DIY or Custom? Bring projects you are... More Info

Mar 12

ARTbreak Talk: The Expressionist Figure

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Co-curators Don Desmett and Dr. Fari Nzinga will discuss this KIA-organized exhibition exploring this important mid-20th-century art movement and... More Info

Mar 14

Artist's Talk: Maya Freelon

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Using fragile, vibrantly colored paper, Maya Freelon creates temporary sculptural assemblages that explore issues of impermanence and relationships.... More Info

Mar 14

Gwen Frostic Reading Series: Jacqueline Goldfinger...

Presented by Gwen Frostic Reading Series at Western Michigan University - Bernhard Center

Jacqueline Goldfinger is a playwright, dramaturg, and co-Founder of the Foundry @ PlayPenn. She won the Yale Drama Prize, Smith Prize, Brown Martin... More Info

Mar 19

ARTbreak Talk: Art School Residents, part 2

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Resident artists from the Kirk Newman Art School will share their current work and future plans. Join us to meet Lauren Cummings... More Info

Mar 20

Book Discussions: The Hate U Give

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, is the Kalamazoo Reading Together selection for 2019. Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter navigates between her... More Info

Mar 21

Artist's Talk: Patrick Stannard

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Join us in a conversation with animator and artist Patrick Stannard as he returns to his hometown for a series of programs co-organized by the KIA,... More Info

Jan 26 - Mar 16

Rootead In Youth Spring Sessions 2019

Presented by Rootead at Douglass Community Center

Kalamazoo’s very own Rootead organization will be hosting youth dance classes for children ages 4-14 starting January 26th to March 16th. Classes... More Info

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Mar 21

AnimOtion Evening Talk

Presented by AnimOtion at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Presentations with storyboard artist and animator Patrick Stannard. Patrick is part of the team of the award winning series Castlevania, of... More Info

Jan 17 - Mar 21

Crescendo Community Voices

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Crescendo Academy of Music

Crescendo Community Voices is led by a board-certified music therapist with assistance from community teaching artists, this program provides... More Info

Mar 23

AnimOtion Panel Discussion

Presented by AnimOtion at Kalamazoo Valley Museum

Presentations with storyboard artist and animator Patrick Stannard. Patrick is part of the team of the award winning series Castlevania, of... More Info

Mar 23

AnimOtion Storyboarding Workshop

Presented by AnimOtion at Public Media Network

A demonstration of and chance to try your hand at animation storyboarding with storyboard artist and animator of the award winning series... More Info

Apr 03 - 06

Spring Break Singers Camp & Showcase

Presented by Soul Artistry LLC at Downtown Kalamazoo and Surrounding Neighborhoods

Soul Artistry LLC will facilitate a three day vocal performance training camp for youth ages 7-17 April 3-5. Participants will take part in a finale... More Info

Apr 11 - Jun 13

Crescendo Community Voices

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Crescendo Academy of Music

Crescendo Community Voices is led by a board-certified music therapist with assistance from community teaching artists, this program provides... More Info

Jun 24 - 28

Epic Broadway! Musical Theater Camp

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music and Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers at Crescendo Academy of Music

Epic Broadway! is a collaboration between Crescendo Academy of Music and Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers. 2019 focus: TBA Individual Voice... More Info

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Feb 22

Curtis on Tour | Members of the Curits Institute o...

Presented by Fontana at Western Michigan University - Dalton Center Recital Hall

Enjoy a night of music performed by rising stars from one of the finest music conservatories in the world – The Curtis Institute of Music. These... More Info

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Feb 22

Stulberg Gold Medalist & the Grand Rapids Symp...

Presented by Grand Rapids Symphony at St. Cecilia Music Center

The Stulberg International String Competition and the Grand Rapids Symphony welcome 2017 Gold Medalist William McGregor (double bass) back to West... More Info

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Feb 23

Tribute Concert: Honoring Phyllis Rappeport

Presented by Fontana at Western Michigan University - Dalton Center Recital Hall

A tribute concert honoring School of Music emerita Phyllis Rappeport, who taught at WMU from 1966–96, will be presented at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.... More Info

Feb 23

Dancing on Airs

Presented by Kalamazoo Concert Band at Chenery Auditorium

Clearly the two art forms of song and dance have a lot in common. So much so that they are easily intertwined. By way of demonstration,... More Info

Mar 01

The Chieftains

Presented by Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium

Formed in Ireland in 1962 by Paddy Moloney, The Chieftains remain one of the top traditional folk musicians in the world. Their ability to transcend... More Info

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Mar 02

Kalamazoo Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra in Conce...

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Kalamazoo Valley Community College - Anna Whitten Hall

Join the Kalamazoo Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra, sponsored by Crescendo Academy of Music, in Anna Whitten Hall at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum as they... More Info

Mar 09

Mahler's 5th

Presented by Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium

Rage, passion, tenderness, joy, and sorrow – they’re all in Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Maestro Bramwell Tovey, “one of the most versatile and... More Info

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Mar 10

"A Festival Song" Presented by the Kalamazoo Singe...

Presented by Kalamazoo Singers at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Great music inspires the greatest choirs. This concert features an eclectic selection of choral compositions featured in competitive choral festivals... More Info

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Feb 23

The Wind - All Ears Theatre

Presented by All Ears Theatre at First Baptist Church

David and Anne were born on the same day during a raging wind storm. As time passes they find themselves moving in and out of each other’s lives. ... More Info

Feb 22 - 23

Chicago Improv Comedy Duos

Presented by Crawlspace Theatre Productions at Crawlspace Comedy Theatre in Historic First Baptist Church Building

You saw them at the Kalamazoo Improv Festival. You laughed yourself silly. Now it’s time to do it again. Crawlspace Theatre’s “Outta Town Improv”... More Info

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Feb 21 - 24

Mahalia by Tom Stolz

Presented by Black Arts & Cultural Center at Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre (formerly Epic Theatre)

Including music by various gospel composers as well as hymns and spirituals made famous by Mahalia Jackson, this is a joyous celebration of the life... More Info

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Feb 08 - 24

Doubt, a parable

Presented by Farmers Alley Theatre at Farmers Alley Theatre

Sister Aloysius (Dwandra Nickole Lampkin) is a rigidly conservative nun and principal at St. Nicholas Church School in the Bronx in the fall of 1964.... More Info

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Feb 25 - 26

All Ears Theatre Auditions - Peter & Wendy, Th...

Presented by All Ears Theatre at Epic Center

Come join the fun! Open auditions for the All Ears Theatre 2019 shows! Auditions begin at 7:00 pm at the Epic Center, downtown Kalamazoo. February... More Info

Mar 09

Samuel Hill, Private Detective: The No Talent Agen...

Presented by All Ears Theatre at First Baptist Church

Private Detective Samuel Hill has folded up his shingle in Kalamazoo and set up shop in Las Vegas, hoping for a little more action than Kalamazoo can... More Info

Feb 22 - Mar 10

Once On This Island

Presented by Kalamazoo Civic Theatre at Parish Theatre

Currently enjoying a “ravishing revival” on Broadway at the intimate Circle in the Square Theatre Once On This Island is the captivating legend... More Info

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Mar 08 - 15

Madagascar JR

Presented by Kalamazoo Civic Theatre at Kalamazoo Civic Theatre

Alex the Lion is the king of the urban jungle and the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the zebra,... More Info

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