Two friends enjoy making paper airplanes together and feel unable to keep creating when a move separates them. Arty Mouse will learn how they get their creative spark back. We will make paper airplanes inspired by two artworks in the galleries. Then we’ll have a flying test — whose paper plane can fly the farthest?

A new holiday tradition begins at the Kalamazoo State Theatre! Join the pumpkin king and all his friends for a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas at historic Kalamazoo State Theatre Saturday, December 10th! Come early and create your own special ornament with help from Colors and Cocktails! Come dressed as your favorite Halloween Town […]

We are now accepting reservations for our Elysium Christmas dinner. *First course: Fried oysters with black truffle caviar and parmesan foam Nicolas Feuillatte, Reserve Exclusive Brut, Champagne, France *Second Course: Goose consomme with foie gras Drappier, Brut Nature, Champagne, France *Third course: Butter poached lobster with truffle popcorn polenta Lanson, Le Black Label Brut, Champagne, […]

In the spirit of Faisal Abdu’Allah’s work in Unmasking Masculinity, the KIA has invited local stylists to participate in a Live Salon. A local barber will speak about the role that barbershops play in the community and invite a member of the audience to chat while having a haircut.

GRAMMY®-nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman returns to Kalamazoo State Theatre, December 13, 2022 with his holiday tour, “A Very Merry Christmas,” celebrating music, love and family. Jim Brickman, the multiple Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation is back this festive season with his annual holiday tour “A Very Merry Christmas,” a magical evening […]

Ai Weiwei’s sculptures and installations have been viewed by millions around the globe. His architectural achievements include helping to design the iconic Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium in Beijing. His political activism made him a target of the Chinese authorities, which culminated in months of secret detention without charge in 2011. Here, Weiwei explores the origins […]

Head to Downtown Kalamazoo this holiday season between December 15 and 24th to join in on our Holiday Photo Contest....you could be entered to win up to $50 in Downtown Dollars! We want to see your favorite local spots in Downtown Kalamazoo that really stand out with their holiday spirit. Here's what to do: take […]

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 […]

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! […]