Join us once again as we celebrate art made by the youth of our community! This year, these two shows will be held jointly. Enjoyed by visitors of all ages, these shows have been a KIA tradition for over 40 years. We look forward to seeing our galleries filled with art from creative young talent. […]
Sauvignon Blanc can be light & crisp, or oaky and full-bodied, it also can be fruity & citrusy, or grassy & herbal, so much variety in one grape! Winemaker Alex has created a unique line of 4 different Sauvignon Blanc wines to show the wide variety of styles of Sauvignon Blanc, and the different tastes […]
State on the Street is back for select Fridays this Summer! Join us outside the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre for State on the Street Presented by Curaleaf featuring James Reeser & the Backseat Drivers Friday May 20! We’ll have free live music outside our iconic Theatre, patio seating, drink specials, and more! All of the […]
Country legend and Grammy Award winner Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will grace the stage at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre Friday, May 20, 2022! With legends like George Jones, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard all passed on, country music purists often echo the question Jones himself asked: “Who’s going to fill their shoes?” […]
Wine Dine Menu First course: Chive crepe with sturgeon caviar Nicolas Feuillate, Reserve Exclusive Brute, Champagne Second course: Savory goat cheese bread pudding Marquis de Goulaine, Sancerre Third course: Fresh oysters with mignonette sauce Lamblin, Challis Fourth course: Roast duck breast with dried cherries Domaine Gruhier, Bourgogne Epineuil Rouge Fifth course: Confit of lamb shoulder […]
Art Hop artists, venues, and Arts Council members are invited to the brand-new Black Arts and Cultural Center gallery to connect and chat about the Arts Council’s Art Hop plans and goals. Artists will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with the local businesses that are looking to meet and feature new artists in […]
You might know what Vivaldi’s Four Seasons: Winter sounds like—but what does it look like? The KIA’s Chief Curator, Rehema Barber, will join artist Linling Lu for an in-depth conversation about her artistic practice, which gives color, shape, and form to the music that plays in her studio while she works. Vivaldi is just one […]
MRC artWorks is a working gallery and studio for adults living with disabilities. This organization, with a strong connection to the community, knows the importance of spreading encouraging messages through bright, colorful imagery. Using donated materials, MRC artWorks artists create dynamic window displays of original unique art and enjoy leaving “free-found-art” for others to find. […]
Kick-off your summer right with JumpstART Weekend June 2 through 4 throughout downtown Kalamazoo. JumpstART, previously called June Jubilee, is chock-full of fun, art, food, and music in an entirely outdoor setup featuring events the community has come to know and love: KIA Arts Fair, Art on the Mall, Do-Dah Parade, Kalamazoo Pride, and so […]
Join in a fun FREE weekly workout in downtown Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park this summer. Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., experience a different outdoor workout from a local fitness organization. FITNESS SCHEDULE JUNE 1 – Rose Wellbeing JUNE 8 – Kalamazoo Barre JUNE 15 – Guess Who’s Dancing JUNE 22 – Intentional Yoga JUNE 29 – […]
Thousands gather at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place in Kalamazoo each June to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride. The 2-day festival commemorates the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, an uprising that marked the beginning of the movement to end discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQ+ Americans. Kalamazoo Pride 2022 will be in-person this year. The […]
Cherri's Chocol'art & the PIein AIR ARTISTS of WEST MICHIGAN will be presenting, for the first time ever, a silent auction of their chocolate paintings. Yes we said paintings on chocolate! Please join us for the JUNE ART HOP All proceeds to benefit World Central Kitchen! Artist will additionally have original paintings for sale in […]
