Santa's Workshop is a tradition downtown and it features a special place to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, make a craft, read a book, write a letter to Santa, and on Saturdays participate in a themed activity. Thursdays and Sundays feature a Black Santa and Mrs. Claus. Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus will […]
Grammy-winning Country superstar Clint Black and his wife Lisa Hartman Black are hitting the road again for year two of the “Mostly Hits & the Mrs” Tour with special guest Lily Pearl Black. They will be making a stop at making a stop at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre December 16, 2022! About Clint Black: […]
The tradition continues! Spend Christmas with the Griswold family for the annual screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation under the twinkling stars at historic Kalamazoo State Theatre Saturday, December 17th! “Where do you think you’re going? Nobody’s leaving. Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas! No! No! We’re going to have the hap-hap-happiest […]
Santa's Workshop is a tradition downtown and it features a special place to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, make a craft, read a book, write a letter to Santa, and on Saturdays participate in a themed activity. Thursdays and Sundays feature a Black Santa and Mrs. Claus. Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus will […]
Santa's Workshop is a tradition downtown and it features a special place to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, make a craft, read a book, write a letter to Santa, and on Saturdays participate in a themed activity. Thursdays and Sundays feature a Black Santa and Mrs. Claus. Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus will […]
New Year’s Fest is an all-ages showcase of performing arts that takes place on New Year's Eve in Downtown Kalamazoo. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and runs until 12 a.m. to ring in the New Year. The event features live music, performers, and an array of different types of performing entertainment.
Have you ever wanted to see a microscopic object up close? Kalamazoo photographer Mark Cassino will share his twenty years experience with the art and science of snowflake photography. Illustrated […]
Let’s think outside the square! The perfect square is torn up, has holes poked through it, or crumbled, but it always transforms into something new. Let’s create our own perfect square and look for fun shapes in the galleries.
In 1984, during the 100th anniversary celebration of Kalamazoo becoming a city, a group of photographers spent a few months documenting what life was like in the community. Since then, the project has expanded to a year-long process of documenting Kalamazoo County every decade or so, most recently during 2020. Learn about the history of […]
The Chrysalis Institute aims to expand the spectrum of opportunities available to emerging BIPOC artists by supporting self-exploration, self-care, and contemplative practices. As the Founder and Director of the Chrysalis Institute, Alessandra Pye is deeply aware that creative practice is in direct relationship to socio-emotional wellness, capacity building and identity development.
Craft Music at Bell’s Eccentric Café will be music to your beers! Enjoy a pint of Kalamazoo's best-loved brew while enjoying a lively performance by Kalamazoo Symphony musicians in this truly "eccentric" venue. Must be 21 years of age or older by the time of the performance.
Join us for Louie's 17th Annual Charity Gumbo Cook-Off & Crawfish Boil! Sunday February 26, 2023 A full day of fun with your favorite local Kalamazoo area establishments battling for best GUMBO! -Sample your way through gumbo from 20+ participating establishments and vote for your favorite! - Feast on our crawfish boil flown in fresh […]
