One of the most sought after violinists today is James Ehnes, and we are honored to have him join the KSO for our Masterworks season finale. He will perform Brahms’ substantive and energetic violin concerto, a piece that many consider one of the great works for violin. We also will feature the world premiere of […]
Doet Boersma, a Dutch visual artist and educator living and working in The Netherlands, has embarked on a new adventure. In this talk, Boersma will provide more in-depth insight into the creation and her contemplation of the fragile beauty of soil and nature in her art. Boersma is visiting Kalamazoo as an Artist in Residence […]
Join in a fun FREE weekly workout in downtown Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park this summer. Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., experience a different outdoor workout from a local fitness organization. FITNESS SCHEDULE JUNE 1 – Rose Wellbeing JUNE 8 – Kalamazoo Barre JUNE 15 – Guess Who’s Dancing JUNE 22 – Intentional Yoga JUNE 29 – […]
Let’s explore Surrealish and read about making art in Ish by Peter Reynolds. Art doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be ish. You-ish! Great-ish! Fun-ish! Let’s have fun making art-ish masterpieces together.
June 11th is National Rosé Day! To celebrate, Tempo Vino Winery is releasing our special line of seasonal rosé wines! Sample each of our three rosés each expertly paired with an artisan cheese from The Cheese Lady of Kalamazoo. Enjoy the sampling and learn more about the refreshing world of rosé wine! Select reservation time […]
The Upjohn Mason Grandchildren’s Gallery is awash in vivid colors, fun shapes, and interesting patterns – some of the fundamental building blocks of art. Let’s explore how artists have used these elements in different and unique ways. Do any of these shapes surprise you? Can simple colors make a realistic picture? Can a pattern evoke […]
As a long-time educator and state legislator, Jack Faxon taught government in the Detroit Public School system and founded Detroit’s International School. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives for the 15th district from 1965-1971 and as a Michigan Senator from 1971-1995. As a senator, Faxon established the Michigan Council of Arts and continued […]
Discussion Leader: Shannon Karol, Director of Museum Education and Community Engagement From the publisher: Against the unforgettable backdrop of New York near the turn of the twentieth century, from the Gilded Age world of formal balls and opera to the immigrant poverty of the Lower East Side, bestselling author Susan Vreeland again breathes life into […]
Join in a fun FREE weekly workout in downtown Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park this summer. Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., experience a different outdoor workout from a local fitness organization. FITNESS SCHEDULE JUNE 1 – Rose Wellbeing JUNE 8 – Kalamazoo Barre JUNE 15 – Guess Who’s Dancing JUNE 22 – Intentional Yoga JUNE 29 – […]
Farmers Alley Theatre is proud to bring back to our schedule the sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s, BRIGHT STAR – running June 16th thru July 3rd. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing […]
It’s Pride month and we are ready to celebrate! Join us outside the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre for Queer the Block Presented by Drue Salon featuring Beats by DJ Dazzelship, the Kunty Kittens Drag Show with a sneak peek performance by Queer Theatre Kalamazoo Friday, June 17th! We’ll have free live entertainment outside our iconic […]
Kalamazoo Candle Company + Tempo Vino Winery are partnering up to bring you a special Wine Tasting + Candle Making event! We will be offering two sessions on Saturday, June […]
