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Jun 29

Sep 22

Moments of Peace: Watercolors by Sunghyun Moon Exh...

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Moon’s large-scale watercolor works are painted in the style of mid-20th century American Action painters like Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.... More Info

Sep 24

Pen Dragons Calligraphy Guild Monthly Meeting

Presented by Pen Dragons Calligraphy Guild at Parchment Community Library

Please mark the following Tuesdays on your calendar! 2019 – Sept. 24, Oct. 29; 2020 – Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 31, Apr. 28, May 26, June 30 This... More Info

Sep 28

Hot Glass on Tap: Oktobeerfest!

Presented by Glass Art Kalamazoo at Glass Art Kalamazoo

Belly up to our communal tables and raise a hearty “Prost!” as our glass blowers perform a dazzling hot glass show. Tickets are $50 and include a... More Info

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Sep 05

Oct 13

Spiral: Up and Out

at Western Michigan University - Gwen Frostic School of Art

September 5 – October 13, 2019 Monroe-Brown GallerySpiral: Up & Out features work from more than half of the members of Spiral, a groundbreaking... More Info

Sep 05

Oct 13

>1: CELEBRATING DESIGN + COMMUNITY

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Western Michigan University - Richmond Center for Visual Arts

September 5 – October 13, 2019 Monroe-Brown Gallery Curated by Tricia Hennessy, this graphic design exhibition documents the important transition... More Info

Oct 19 - 20

Arts and Eats Tour - Richland Area Community Cente...

Presented by CuLove Designs and Richland Area Community Center at Richland Area Community Center

9th annual Arts and Eats Tour: October 19-20 10am – 5pm BOTH days. The Richland Area Community Center is Central Venue Site “B” on the weekend... More Info

Nov 06 - 10

Tibetan Buddhist Monks – Mandala Sand Painting

Presented by Michigan Festival of Sacred Music at Kalamazoo Valley Museum

The construction will begin with an opening ceremony of chanting and music on Wednesday, November 6 at 12:00 PM. Over the next five days, the monks... More Info

Nov 22 - 23

Weavers & Fiber Artists Sale

Presented by Weavers Guild of Kalamazoo at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

This year the annual sale by members of the Weaver Guild of Kalamazoo will be held at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts with the members of the... More Info

Oct 04

Suzanne's Organics Salon - October 2019 Art Hop

at East Town to River's Edge

Cranes, Change and Permanence on E Michigan. Natalya Critchley’s paintings of downtown Kalamazoo’s urban landscapes juxtapose elements from the... More Info

Oct 04

V&A Bootery - October 2019 Art Hop

at Kalamazoo Mall

Featured artist/photographer Casey Fritz will spotlight a collection entitled “Soar”.

Oct 04

Tempo Vino Winery of Kalamazoo - October 2019 Art ...

at East Town to River's Edge

Artist Gerald Meyers explores eclectic styles

Oct 04

Kalamazoo Public Library - October 2019 Art Hop

at Bronson Park

Panel discussion and viewing the Confronting Violence, Improving Women’s Lives exhibit at the Kalamazoo Public LIbrary

Oct 04

Elements - October 2019 Art Hop

at South Town - Vine

Valarie Birch, artist, proprietor of Other Curiosities, and Kalamazoo native creates one-of-a-kind bone/nature works including jewelry, upcycled... More Info

Oct 04

The Spirit of Kalamazoo - October 2019 Art Hop

at Kalamazoo Mall

Please come celebrate outstanding artwork created by Winchell Elementary School’s 2nd graders. Their teacher, Mandy Clearwaters, is so proud of... More Info

Oct 04

Little Sprout - October 2019 Art Hop

at Oakwood Neighborhood

Join us as we celebrate the talented artists of Winchell Elementary!

Oct 04

Jazz and Creative Institute/Tiny Voice Box Studio ...

at Kalamazoo Mall

End the evening with singers from the Jazz and Creative Institute’s Tiny Voice Box Studio serenading you inside the Epic Center. All ages perform a... More Info

Oct 19

Crybaby Concert Series: Jazz & Creative Instit...

Presented by Fontana at Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre (formerly Epic Theatre)

Fontana is proud to continue the Crybaby Concert Series. Held in venues in the Kalamazoo area on Saturday mornings, these mini-concerts allow... More Info

Dec 07

Crybaby Concert Series: Holiday Vocal Jazz

Presented by Fontana at Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre (formerly Epic Theatre)

Fontana is proud to continue the Crybaby Concert Series. Held in venues in the Kalamazoo area on Saturday mornings, these mini-concerts allow... More Info

Mar 07

Crybaby Concert Series: Whiskey Before Breakfast

Presented by Fontana at Friendship Village

Fontana is proud to continue the Crybaby Concert Series. Held in venues in the Kalamazoo area on Saturday mornings, these mini-concerts allow... More Info

May 16

Crybaby Concert Series: Small Sounds

Presented by Fontana at Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch Library

Fontana is proud to continue the Crybaby Concert Series. Held in venues in the Kalamazoo area on Saturday mornings, these mini-concerts allow... More Info

Oct 19

Taiko Drumming Master Class

Presented by Michigan Festival of Sacred Music at Kalamazoo College - Light Fine Arts Center

Students of all ages can learn the Japanese art of Taiko drumming in this master class. There will be two sessions: a youth class for ages 7-12 from... More Info

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Sep 17

Dec 10

Mando for Kids

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Crescendo Academy of Music

Developed by Laura Norris, the Mando for Kids curriculum was designed to introduce elementary school children to the mandolin as a classical... More Info

Aug 22

Dec 12

Art of Memoir Creative Writing Workshop

Presented by VIcksburg Cultural Arts Center at Vicskburg Cultural Arts Center

No prior experience is required, but you will be writing and we will be workshopping our stories in six classes from August 22nd to December 12th*.... More Info

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Sep 22

Student Recital

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at First Congregational Church of Kalamazoo

Sep 22

Tiffany Poon [Gilmore Rising Stars Series]

Presented by Gilmore Keyboard Festival at Wellspring Theatre

Ms. Poon, a native of Hong Kong, has appeared with orchestras and in recital throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and China since she was... More Info

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Sep 24

Emporium Presents: Black Violin at the Kalamazoo S...

Presented by Kalamazoo State Theatre at Kalamazoo State Theatre

Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm Buy Tickets HERE Black Violin is led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin).... More Info

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Sep 25

Tommy Emmanuel WSG Jorma Kaukonen at the Kalamazoo...

Presented by Kalamazoo State Theatre at Kalamazoo State Theatre

Doors: 7:00pm || Start Time: 8:00pm Buy Tickets HERE Join us this fall at the Kalamazoo State Theatre for a performance by Australian guitarist,... More Info

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Sep 29

Sarkozy Brunch Concert -- KSO's Free Community Con...

Presented by Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra at Sarkozy Bakery

Concerts are at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Sarkozy atrium. These concerts are free, open to the public, and part of our ongoing community events,... More Info

Oct 04

OutFront Presents: DeAnne Smith at the Kalamazoo S...

Presented by Kalamazoo State Theatre at Kalamazoo State Theatre

Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm Buy Tickets HERE Comedian DeAnne Smith returns to Kalamazoo State Theatre on October 4th! DeAnne Smith, a Canadian... More Info

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Oct 06

Stulberg Silver Medalist & the WMU Symphony Or...

Presented by Stulberg International String Competition and WMU School of Music at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium

The Stulberg International String Competition and WMU School of Music welcome 2019 Silver Medalist Nathan Le (cello) back to Kalamazoo for a... More Info

Oct 06

Lang Lang Scholars featuring Aliya Alsafa and Jeff...

Presented by Gilmore Keyboard Festival at Wellspring Theater

The Gilmore is the first US music festival to partner with the Lang Lang International Music Foundation to present talented Lang Lang Young Scholars.... More Info

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Sep 20

Oct 06

Matilda the Musical

Presented by Kalamazoo Civic Theatre at Kalamazoo Civic Auditorium

Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty to find your happy ending! Based on Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book, Matilda is a bright... More Info

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Oct 10 - 19

‘ODD COUPLE’ female version by Neil Simon

Presented by SKITS AND GIGGLES, LLC at The Point

Olive Madison has a messy and ill-equipped apartment, despite being a successful television producer, but she still likes to host weekly games of... More Info

Oct 11 - 20

Ann

Presented by Kalamazoo Civic Theatre at Carver Center

An inspiring and hilarious new play with a complex colorful and captivating character bigger than the state from which she hailed! Written and... More Info

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Oct 12 - 26

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Live Rock Experie...

Presented by Farmers Alley Theatre at Farmers Alley Theatre

Based on the hit children’s book by Mo Willems, join us for a rockin’ show about being comfortable in your own skin – or suit.

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Oct 25 - 27

Disney's Frozen, Jr.

Presented by Vicksburg Performing Arts Center at Vicksburg Performing Arts Center

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa.... More Info

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Oct 18 - 27

The World Goes 'Round

Presented by Kalamazoo Civic Theatre at Kalamazoo Civic Auditorium

Enter the world of the distinguished and celebrated writing team, Kander and Ebb in a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre.... More Info

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Oct 04 - 27

Camelot

Presented by Farmers Alley Theatre at Farmers Alley Theatre

Farmers Alley Theatre is proud to open our 12th season with a newly reimagined chamber version of one of literature’s greatest tales by two of... More Info

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Nov 08 - 16

Ken Ludwig's The Three Musketeers

Presented by Kalamazoo Civic Theatre at The Parish Theatre

Based on the timeless swashbuckler by Alexandre Dumas, a tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes, and above all, honor. The story, set in 1625,... More Info

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