This event runs everyday from February 19 - June 5. Gallery hours are as follows:Wednesday - Saturday: 11 am to 5 pm Sunday: 12 pm to 4 pm Linling Lu: Musical Meditations is an exhibition of recent and new works that continues the artist’s investigations and responses to sound and color. Inspired by various musical […]

We’re bringing the heat for a very special State on the Street event!  Join us at the Kalamazoo State Theatre for a celebration of Downtown Kalamazoo’s Annual Chili Cook-Off February 19, 2022! Old Dog Tavern will be on site serving their amazing homemade chili and cornbread pudding!  We’ll have our patio bar set up with […]

That Arena Rocks show is the ultimate high energy and theatrical tribute to "classic" rock n' roll, performing legendary rock anthems that ruled the airwaves in the 70s and 80s. Including artists like:  Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Guns n Roses to name a few.  This show will take you on a trip back in […]

Enjoy your favorite fresh scents everywhere you go with upcycled sachets to naturally enhance your drawers, car or linen closet!  In this workshop, we’ll be learning how to do a simple sewing stitch to upcycle your old sweaters and prevent moth damage, add life to your clothing, and help make your car, drawers or linen […]

Jerome and Delma Washington are the minds behind the art project Hidden Women of Color. This project is a series of portraits of African American women who lived between 1744-1996 who deserve to be seen for their achievements. These women, who include artist Edmonia Lewis and explorer Merze Tate, stepped out of their assigned roles […]

It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes a true anomaly. This multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and as you can imagine, after two decades and over 2000 shows, it is a true force to be reckoned with. […]

2021 means a new album and more national touring for Próxima Parada. Their music promotes introspection, vulnerability, human connection, and a hell of a lot of joy. This is evident on their latest record, Kind Reminder, and is further explored on their upcoming release, Second Brother. LISTEN HERE! Starting as a group of college friends wanting to […]

Celestial is a Kalamazoo-based alternative ambient rock combo founded in 2018 by Jeremy Cronk and Brian Ritzer.  The band acquired Brendon Infante on drums in 2019, Amanda Savitski on keys in 2021, and most recently has gained Michael Failing on 2nd guitar.  Celestial will soon be dropping a three-song EP and is working on a […]

CBDB is a progressive rock, jam-band from Alabama and their music is spreading from the southeast across the nation like wildfire. Defining a newfound, southern blend of joyous and progressive rock n roll, they channel a sonic mix of soulful vocals and virtuosic musicianship with smart, tasteful songwriting. On stage, each member of CBDB fluidly […]

Sunday, February 27th 2022. Get out here and support local restaurants while giving back. Louie's Annual Charity Gumbo Cook-off is a day of fun featuring your favorite Kalamazoo area establishments battling for best GUMBO. Sample your way through the deliciousness of all that gumbo, crawfish boil, live music inside and outside, drinks and fun all […]

Where once was Superwolf, now roam Superwolves, the new album and demon spawn of Matt Sweeney and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, out digitally April 30th on Drag City and available physically on June 18th. Today marks the arrival of their new single “Hall of Death,” which follows “Make Worry For Me.” Sweeney and Will Oldham (aka Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy) wrote “Hall Of Death” with visionary Tuareg guitarist and producer Ahmoudou Madassane. […]