Art Detectives: The Dead Family Diaz
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesLearn about Day of the Dead with Arty and our friends from El Concilio! We’ll read The Dead Family Diaz, a story about an unusual friendship, and make sugar skull prints. This Art Detectives book will be read in both English and Spanish. View an ofrenda created in partnership with El Concilio. Stick around after […]
UnReeled: Coco
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us in celebrating Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a special screening of Coco for guests of all ages! Celebrated annually on November 1 and 2, Día de Muertos is dedicated to the joyful remembrance of deceased loved ones. In Disney/Pixar’s 2017 film Coco, 12-year-old Miguel dreams of becoming a musician despite […]
POTUS
Gilmore Theatre Complex 1351 Theatre Drive, KalamazooBy Selina Fillinger An uproarious debut by playwright Selina Fillinger, POTUS Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive is a riotous comedy about the women in charge of the man in charge of the free world. One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the President […]
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW -THE FILM WITH SHADOW CAST 1975 (R)
Kalamazoo State Theatre 404 S. Burdick St., KalamazooDoors: 8PM | Show: 9PM Let’s do the time warp again! The Rocky Horror Picture Show enhanced movie experience is back at the Kalamazoo State Theatre Saturday, October 12, 2024. This 1975 musical horror comedy film will come to life with a live shadow cast (that’s actors acting in front of the screen during the […]
POTUS
Gilmore Theatre Complex 1351 Theatre Drive, KalamazooBy Selina Fillinger An uproarious debut by playwright Selina Fillinger, POTUS Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive is a riotous comedy about the women in charge of the man in charge of the free world. One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the President […]
Artful Evening: Artist Happy Hour: How to Get the Gig
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesYou’re ready to turn your artistic vision into reality. You’ve connected with others in your field. You’ve found an opportunity that sounds right for you. Now what? Artist Happy Hour: How to Get the Gig is a collaboration between the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo (ACGK) and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. All are invited […]
ArtBreak: Let Freedom Swing: Jazz Music in American Culture
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesLed by Rev. Millard Southern, this ArtBreak will feature an interactive, jazz-style conversation on topics such as race, culture, and religion with some of Kalamazoo’s most-sought after and in-demand jazz musicians. Together they will discuss and demonstrate many of the core characteristics of jazz music, as well as the genre’s powerful potential for bringing communities […]
Art Bridges Access for All
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesAs part of the KIA’s mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month, featuring extended […]
ANDY GRAMMER – Greater Than: A One Man Show
Kalamazoo State Theatre 404 S. Burdick St., KalamazooDoors: 7PM | Show: 8PM The Kalamazoo State Theatre welcomes singer, songwriter, and record producer Andy Grammer to its historic stage October 25, 2024. ABOUT ANDY GRAMMER Today, Emmy Award winner and acclaimed multi-platinum singer/songwriter Andy Grammer releases his new song, “Without You,” out everywhere via S-Curve Records. In addition to the release, Grammer also […]
ArtBreak: The KIA Centennial: People, Places, and Events
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesThe KIA’s history is rich with remarkable men and women who, through their sheer grit and determination, guided us from a rented room in the YWCA to the “Best Art Institute between Detroit and Chicago.” Jim Carter, past president of the board of directors and current docent, will present KIA history in a series of […]
First Friday
Downtown Kalamazoo 162 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesWe invite you to celebrate the diversity and creativity of our town through live music, artists, and delicious food on First Fridays. Come Downtown Kalamazoo to support the local shops, restaurants and create a stronger community! Shops in Downtown Kalamazoo will have extended hours, specials and be hosting local artists. Enjoy grabbing a drink and […]