Join Chief Curator, Rehema Barber, for an informative and lively presentation about the artists and works featured in Africa, Imagined: Reflections on Modern and Contemporary Art. Exploring three key themes (escapism, social inquiry, and cultural reclamation), Africa, Imagined reveals how the arts of Africa are woven into modernism and extend deeply into contemporary art practice […]

The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra makes its return to Bell's Brewery! On Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., members of the KSO will perform in a Back Room Concert at Bell's Eccentric Cafe.Enjoy a pint of Kalamazoo’s best-loved brew while enjoying lively, short selections from the greatest symphonies, operas and dance music of the 19th century. […]

The Radisson Plaza Hotel and God's Kitchen of Michigan are hosting a free community catfish fry. Dinner is free and open to the public. There are no income or identification requirements to participate.

Conrad Egyir will provide insight about his practice, rise within the contemporary arts scene, and one of the KIA’s newest acquisitions by the artist entitled, Irving’s Class, 2021. A Cranbrook Academy of Art graduate, Conrad Egyir’s works gained international attention after being used in Beyonce’s 2020 summer visual album and film, Black is King. Egyir’s […]

Join local Kalamazoo artist and Start Here Coffee barista, Cora for a step-by-step painting class. Together you will create a custom canvas painting while also allowing space for your own personal creativity to shine. Each person will leave with their own unique painting. Use our valentine code for $10 off when you purchase two tickets: […]

Let's meet James and his Uncle Romie! Arty Mouse will read Me and Uncle Romie, a book about a boy who goes to visit his uncle, the artist Romare Bearden. After we read the book, we will make a collage and the Art Detectives will get to see a work by Romare Bearden in the […]

Special Valentine's Dinner, Monday, February 14, 2022. *Filet of Sole Terrine with Charred Leek Beurre Blanc *Lobster Macaroni and Cheese *Duck and Wild Rice Soup *Tournedos Rossini *Strawberry and Chocolate Panna Cotta Reservations only at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm. $75.00 per person, wine pairing can be added on for $30.00 per person. Call 269-250-4621 after […]

Doors open at 6:30 for happy hour, and Dinner starts at 7:00. Call (269)250-4621 to reserve a table!! 1st course Vitello Tonnato Canella, Prosecco Rose, Lido, Veneto 2nd Course Porcini Gnocchi with Fresh Truffles and Parmesan Jankara, Vermentino di Gallura Superiore, Sardinia 3rd course Rabbit alla Cacciatore Pietradolce, Etna Rosso, Sicily 4th course Roast Lamb […]

Things Fall Apart By Chinua Achebe Discussion Leader: Mariam Konate From the publisher: Things Fall Apart is the first of three novels in Chinua Achebe’s critically acclaimed African trilogy. It is a classic narrative about Africa’s cataclysmic encounter with Europe as it establishes a colonial presence on the continent. Told through the fictional experiences of […]

Director Steven Spielberg's heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that […]

Mungion is a band that transcends genre classification with their intense musicality, exploratory improv, and light-hearted, yet dedicated attitude on-stage and in the studio. Blending elements of Rock, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Bluegrass, Jam, Electronic, Classical, World and Funk, they create a true fusion of music. Though, as they are quick to point out, it is not […]