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. […]
The Kirk Newman Art School Post-Baccalaureate Program is in its sixth year. The nine-month residency is designed for aspiring artists who want to grow and strengthen their art practice in a supportive community, with access to professional studio facilities and guidance. At each of these ARTbreaks, KIA guests will hear from the KNAS residents about […]
Farmers Alley Theatre is honored to once again partner with the Gilmore Piano Festival for a moving production about the last days of Billie Holiday – LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL, running concurrently with the festival April 29th thru May 15th. The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to […]
Farmers Alley Theatre is honored to once again partner with the Gilmore Piano Festival for a moving production about the last days of Billie Holiday – LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL, running concurrently with the festival April 29th thru May 15th. The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to […]
Farmers Alley Theatre is honored to once again partner with the Gilmore Piano Festival for a moving production about the last days of Billie Holiday – LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL, running concurrently with the festival April 29th thru May 15th. The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to […]
Farmers Alley Theatre is honored to once again partner with the Gilmore Piano Festival for a moving production about the last days of Billie Holiday – LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL, running concurrently with the festival April 29th thru May 15th. The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to […]
This is a FREE event! Outdoor patio with bar and Youz Guys Dogz Live music from Bill Cessna Trio Patio Opens: 5:00pm “Throughout the year we present concerts and programs that put the spotlight on events that foster a spirit of community and inclusiveness. We are proud to present many of these events in partnership […]
Farmers Alley Theatre is honored to once again partner with the Gilmore Piano Festival for a moving production about the last days of Billie Holiday – LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL, running concurrently with the festival April 29th thru May 15th. The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to […]
Shop 150+ local growers and makers at Kalamazoo's original farmers market, back on Bank Street! Visit pfcmarkets.com for more information about our markets and vendors. SNAP/EBT accepted, and we participate in Double Up Food Bucks! Get $2 FREE in fruits & veggies for every $2 you spend using your Bridge Card! Visit the Market Office […]
We are having a Kentucky Derby Party! Fantastic food, drinks and fun. Watch the race with us and DRESS TO IMPRESS! Get your classy outfit ready and dig out your DIY kit to craft a stunning derby hat. Prizes awarded for best dressed and best hat! The fun lasts well beyond the race. Special Kentucky […]
Farmers Alley Theatre is honored to once again partner with the Gilmore Piano Festival for a moving production about the last days of Billie Holiday – LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL, running concurrently with the festival April 29th thru May 15th. The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to […]
Mother's Day Wine Tasting - Sunday, May 8th. Does your mom like wine and chocolate? Of course she does! Mother's Day is coming up soon and we have an event for you & Mom: Bring Mom to Tempo Vino Winery this Mother's Day for a wine tasting & pairing! We’re featuring handmade chocolate truffles from […]
Does your mom like wine and chocolate? Of course she does! Mother's Day is coming up soon and we have an event for you & Mom: Bring Mom to Tempo Vino Winery this Mother's Day for a wine tasting & pairing! We’re featuring handmade chocolate truffles from Kalamazoo’s own Cherri's Chocol'art! Each truffle is paired […]
Farmers Alley Theatre is honored to once again partner with the Gilmore Piano Festival for a moving production about the last days of Billie Holiday – LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL, running concurrently with the festival April 29th thru May 15th. The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to […]
The Kirk Newman Art School Post-Baccalaureate Program is in its sixth year. The nine-month residency is designed for aspiring artists who want to grow and strengthen their art practice in a supportive community, with access to professional studio facilities and guidance. At each of these ARTbreaks, KIA guests will hear from the KNAS residents about […]
The Upjohn Mason Grandchildren’s Gallery is awash in vivid colors, fun shapes, and interesting patterns – some of the fundamental building blocks of art. Let’s explore how artists have used these elements in different and unique ways. Do any of these shapes surprise you? Can simple colors make a realistic picture? Can a pattern evoke […]
Farmers Alley Theatre is honored to once again partner with the Gilmore Piano Festival for a moving production about the last days of Billie Holiday – LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL, running concurrently with the festival April 29th thru May 15th. The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to […]
Farmers Alley Theatre is honored to once again partner with the Gilmore Piano Festival for a moving production about the last days of Billie Holiday – LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL, running concurrently with the festival April 29th thru May 15th. The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to […]
Art Detectives will read They All Saw a Cat and see how one cat can be seen in different ways using a variety of colors, shapes, and patterns. Let’s see how artists at the KIA have used these building blocks of art, and play a fun game inspired by Romero Britto. Arty the Art Detective […]
Farmers Alley Theatre is honored to once again partner with the Gilmore Piano Festival for a moving production about the last days of Billie Holiday – LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL, running concurrently with the festival April 29th thru May 15th. The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to […]
Farmers Alley Theatre is honored to once again partner with the Gilmore Piano Festival for a moving production about the last days of Billie Holiday – LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL, running concurrently with the festival April 29th thru May 15th. The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to […]
Portals, Hymns, and Passages explores Detroit-area artist Ed Fraga’s career, focusing on the landscape of figuration, dreams, and allegorical representation through paintings and constructions. For Fraga, art-making is the process of unveiling the unseen. A song, a hymn, or a poem can be integral components to bringing an idea to life, transforming one art form […]
From the publisher: One of the hallmarks of Surrealism is the encounter, often by chance, with a key person, place, or object through a trajectory no one could have predicted. Penelope Rosemont draws on a lifetime of such experiences in her collection of essays, Surrealism: Inside the Magnetic Fields. From her youthful forays as a […]
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 […]
Save-the-Date and join us in kicking off the summer arts weekend at Art on the Mall in downtown Kalamazoo on Friday, June 3 from 12 pm – 8 pm, and Saturday, June 4 from 9 am – 5 pm. For over 35 years, this two-day show has hosted local and regional artists who sell their original […]
The 71st Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair returns to kick off the summer in Bronson Park! You’ll find jewelry, photography, sculpture, painting, ceramics, glass, fiber, leather, wood, and more all handcrafted by over 125 jury-selected fine artists from across Michigan and the country. Downtown Kalamazoo comes alive for this unofficial start to the summer season […]
Save-the-Date and join us in kicking off the summer arts weekend at Art on the Mall in downtown Kalamazoo on Friday, June 3 from 12 pm – 8 pm, and Saturday, June 4 from 9 am – 5 pm. For over 35 years, this two-day show has hosted local and regional artists who sell their original […]
The 71st Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair returns to kick off the summer in Bronson Park! You’ll find jewelry, photography, sculpture, painting, ceramics, glass, fiber, leather, wood, and more all handcrafted by over 125 jury-selected fine artists from across Michigan and the country. Downtown Kalamazoo comes alive for this unofficial start to the summer season […]
Join Arty Mouse for a special live book reading of the Ugly Doodles from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair in Bronson Park! Reservations are not required. Stop by the kids tent from 10am-4pm for Arty Mouse tattoos, a community art project, and art kits while supplies last.
