Witness the ultimate political showdown… without the politics! Join us for a hilarious night of improvised satire as we dive headfirst into the absurd world of fictional politicians. Watch as our actors battle it out in a mock debate, fielding outrageous questions and creating spontaneous scenarios based on your live input. Will the audience crown […]

RIVER & RAIL Sunday, Nov. 2 Doors 6:00pm, Show 7:00pm sharp $15 advance / $20 door River & Rail come to Glow Hall for a special Sunday evening performance. The duo quietly stole the show at Bell’s earlier this year, opening for The Arcadian Wild and leaving with a lot of new Kalamazoo fans. Their […]

The biennial Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review features new works by Kirk Newman Art School faculty members who work and teach in a wide variety of artistic media. During this extended Gallery Gathering, explore the exhibition with a few of the talented artist-educators whose work is included in the show. Please note that this […]

Join us for a guided walk through Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper, with interactive activities along the way. This exhibition features two-dimensional works, sculptures, and installations. Discover the remarkable ways nine Japanese artists transform paper into art. Wonder Walks include close looking at a few artworks as well as gallery games and activities. […]

Homeschool families are invited to learn, create and explore at the KIA and the Kalamazoo Valley Museum (KVM). This collaborative event offers interactive activities designed to promote interdisciplinary learning, creativity and an appreciation for art, history and science. This event is included with KIA admission. KVM admission is free. Planetarium shows are $3 per student […]

Come to the library and express yourself through collage with a sampling of washi paper, a traditional Japanese handmade paper. Some washi paper and tape will be provided to incorporate into your pieces. Be inspired by the exhibition on view, Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper. All supplies will be provided. Washi Transformed: New […]

Participants will learn about Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa. We’ll explore Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper, featuring two-dimensional works, sculptures, and installations in paper by nine Japanese artists. Michiko Yoshimoto from the WMU Soga Japan Center will join us to guide an origami activity. After, stay for Community Day to experiment with Japanese […]

Join us for a paper-inspired Community Day! Explore Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper. Washi, which translates to “Japanese paper,” is the main medium of this exhibition, which features two-dimensional works, sculptures, and installations by nine Japanese artists. After viewing the exhibition, get creative with members from the WMU Soga Japan Center who will […]

Come to the KIA's Meader Fine Arts library and express yourself through collage with a sampling of washi paper, a traditional Japanese handmade paper. Some washi paper and tape will be provided to incorporate into your pieces. Be inspired by the exhibition on view, Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper. All supplies will be […]

In February 1959, the front page of the Kalamazoo Gazette announced, “The city is to have a new art center,” with costs of construction paid by Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Gilmore. In addition to their extraordinary philanthropy, the Gilmores were KIA board members, art collectors, and skilled artists. Mrs. Gilmore’s bequest to the KIA […]

Reginald Dwayne Betts’s latest poetry collection, Doggerel, explores themes of Blackness, masculinity, vulnerability, and intimacy in a unique way–through the lens of dogs. This philosophical examination of everyday life, combined with Betts personal experiences with incarceration and life after, integrates the political with the personal. Join us as we discuss Doggerel with Betts in the […]

During this talk, Reginald Dwayne Betts will explore Felon: An American Washi Tale, a solo show that confronts the weight and legitimacy of the word “felon” through poetry, visual art, and performance. Drawing from his own story—sent to prison at 16, discovering poetry behind bars—Betts will offer an immersive meditation on incarceration, identity, and the […]

Bobby Watson – saxophone with Matthew Fries – piano Carlo De Rosa – bass Keith Hall – drums BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence, Kan., his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®️-nominated saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator and producer, Watson trained formally at the University of […]

🎶 Live Music with Kyle Hurd at Sit & Stay Winery 🎶 Join us Friday, November 14th from 6–8pm for an evening of incredible live music with Kyle Hurd! Enjoy soulful tunes, smooth wines, and cozy winery vibes — the perfect way to unwind and kick off your weekend. 🍷 Sip your favorite Sit & […]

Since 2003, Crawlspace Eviction has been delivering laughs, absurdity and unconditional comedy to Kalamazoo. See what happens when what’s next is ANYBODY’s guess? Get ready for humor-induced face-cramping like no other! Show Date: Nov 14 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:30 PM Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature audiences.