Author Jason Reynolds, in collaboration with artist Jason Griffin, creates a timely and evocative art/text mashup. Centering around the theme of breathing, the creators explore the Black experience in America, the COVID-19 pandemic, and social justice. Using mixed-media art combined with powerful poetry, readers experience this turbulent chapter in history yet are left with a […]

RYDDE (Rootead Youth Drum & Dance Ensemble) is Rootead’s pre-professional drum and dance company for middle and high school aged youth (aged 13 to 18). RYDDE seasons align with the KPS school calendar, and the youth meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 3:30PM - 5:30PM at Rootead's Studio. Transportation is available for youth who live within […]

Doors: 7PM | Show: 8PM Legendary rock and roll group, Three Dog Night is coming to Kalamazoo State Theatre for a concert on Thursday, September 19. Tickets start at $36.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. About Three Dog Night Now in its […]

High-energy games and fun characters are front and center with Blunder Bus as they find the hilarity in everyday life! This team performed double duty at last year’s Fest and […]

We're fighting for a better future. For those affected by suicide. For open conversations about mental health. For prevention. We can't do that without you. Walk with us to prevent suicide.  […]

Canadiana Fest 2024! Presented By CN Railway Eclectic Events and The Chef and Cook’s Association of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Welcome You To: Canadiana Fest: A Celebration of Music, Food and Culture […]

Returning to to the Kalamazoo Improv Fest stage are fest faves Pop Scholars! This team is “wicked smart and stupid funny”! Seriously, they’re super smart….and equally as hilarious! Show Date: […]

Sounds of the Zoo is a multicultural music festival and symposium that seeks to empower and unite artists, industry professionals and music lovers from around the world. We aim to […]

Hedy Habra is a poet, artist, and essayist. During this ArtBreak, she will discuss and read selections from her recently-published poetry collection, Or Did You Ever See the Other Side? […]

Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library to create unique and engaging Blackout Poetry designed to celebrate Banned Books Week. We invite participants to transform pages of text into beautiful […]