Farmers Alley Theatre is proud to bring back to our schedule the sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s, BRIGHT STAR – running June 16th thru July 3rd. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing […]
Viewing the Stephen Hansen papier-mâché sculptures in the Upjohn Mason Grandchildren's Gallery will inspire you to learn more about this medium. Artist and educator Gayle Reyes will outline the history of papier-mâché, different technical methods, and how it has evolved in both craft and modern art practices. Reyes enjoys combining her knowledge in both sculpture […]
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 – […]
Grab a blanket or lawn chair, and join us at Bronson Park! The Symphony joins Concerts in the Park once more on Saturday, July 2 for a reprise of its new annual tradition, Patriotic Pops, presented by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo through the Summertime Live series! This performance will feature favorite tunes from […]
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 – […]
Artist Li Hongwei, who works and lives in New York and Beijing, will join Chief Curator Rehema Barber for a conversation that explores the dual nature of his work. His sculptures represent balance between tradition and innovation, fragility, strength, realism and abstraction. His use of ceramics is a nod to traditional Chinese art forms, while […]
Let's create fantastic creatures after reading about the Surrealist artist Leonara Carrington. Art Detectives will use a combination game to design an out-of-this-world animal and then create a 3-D version of it.
Paul Cezanne, a leading master of modern art, believed the source of his creativity came from within, by way of his senses, his inner self & his unconscious mind. Mary Hatch, a Kalamazoo-based artist whose work is included in Surrealish, has now found a new way to access this mysterious inner would that arrives without […]
One of indie rock’s most critically acclaimed acts, Spoon is bringing their Lucifer on the Sofa Tour to the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre Tuesday, July 12, 2022! Spoon’s tenth album, Lucifer on the Sofa, is the band’s purest rock ’n roll record to date. Texas-made, it is the first set of songs that the quintet […]
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 – […]
We’re turning 95! Join us for a special birthday celebration outside the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre for State on the Street Presented by Curaleaf featuring The Insiders Friday July 15! We’ll have free live music outside our iconic Theatre, patio seating, drink specials, and some birthday surprises! All of the events will be held on […]
The culture of Palestine will be featured in a family-friendly festival in Bronson Park on Saturday, July 16. The Kalamazoo community will LOVE the music, dance, food, and art on display! There will be a traditional dance performance by two dynamic troupes. We will have both the Mawtini Dance Troupe, and the Thowra Dabke Dance […]
Bring your own chair to experience the culture of Palestine in a family-friendly festival in Bronson Park on Saturday, July 16. The Kalamazoo community will LOVE the music, dance, food, and art on display! There will be a traditional dance performance by two dynamic troupes. We will have both the Mawtini Dance Troupe, and the […]
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 – […]
For those over 21 who are looking for a new alcoholic beverage to try, our Downtown Kalamazoo Cocktail Competition is underway. During the 10 days of Restaurant Week, you will be able to try 10 different cocktails made with Green Door Distillery spirits. Participating restaurants will compete for your vote for the best summer cocktail […]
Our Downtown Kalamazoo Restaurant Week is BACK! Over 10 days, you will have the opportunity to try our new menu options from your favorite restaurants, or ones you have always talked about visiting. From a special date night dinner for two, to a new appetizer option that feeds your family of four, you are guaranteed […]
What special wines has Winemaker Alex been saving in the cellar all these years??? Find out on July 22nd! Join us for a special tasting event where Winemaker Alex uncorks the rare wines he has been saving in his personal cellar at Tempo Vino Winery! Taste 4 special reserve wines bottled between 2014-2018. Years ago, […]
It's back! The 6th annual Salsa Cook-Off is coming to Downtown to kickoff Summer Restaurant Week and get your tastebuds primed with the taste of summer salsas. It’s your chance to explore Downtown, sampling our best salsa recipes and vote for your favorite, all while visiting new and familiar shops and restaurants. Put on your […]
National Wine & Cheese Day is July 25th, so we're going to have a little Monday Fun-Day at Tempo Vino Winery to celebrate! Join us on Monday, 7/25, for a summertime inspired cheese tasting with The Cheese Lady. All new cheeses! We'll be serving up some never before featured cheeses, each paired with a different […]
Art is a powerful tool for self-expression, self-reflection, communication, stress reduction, and healing. Gay Walker is an artist, art therapist, and retired Professor and Coordinator of Holistic Health and Wellness at Western Michigan University, where she taught classes in expressive arts, illness and end of life, and holistic methods. Walker has also worked as a […]
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 – […]
Having a safe, accessible, and collaborative space is paramount to the creativity, productivity, and overall success of working artists. Kalamazoo is home to an abundance of space-makers, and we’re featuring many of them, some brand-new and some well-established, as a part of this panelist discussion. Attendees will have the chance to learn more about these […]
Beginner yoga & movement for BIPOC men. This workshop is safe, beginner-friendly space for BIPOC men. No special clothing or equipment required. We have yoga mats, yoga blocks, blankets, and pillows for use. Please come as you are and deep breathe with us.
Summertime should always include handmade local art, crafts, and fun! The Summer Bizarre Bazaar is an outdoor event featuring local artists and makers who handcraft a variety of goods - jewelry, fiber art, ceramics, pottery, clothing/accessories, beauty/wellness, painting, illustration, other curiosities, and so much more. Join us along with over 20 local artists and makers […]
