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When COVID stopped an annual holiday open house in Battle Creek, Winterfest Variety Show was born
Jane Simons
Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Poems on Buses is back: Friends of Poetry brings youth poetry to Metro Transit riders once again
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Battle Creek voters approve funding for improvements including creation of an arts academy
Jane Simons
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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Bond vote put forward after students and parents ask Battle Creek Schools to boost arts experiences
Jane Simons
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Non-traditional casting for BCSO's 'Guys and Dolls' a first step in more equitable roles for actors
Jane Simons
Thursday, October 21, 2021
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Kalamazoo's City Snaps 2021 was about 'Putting the camera in everyone’s hands'
Casey Grooten
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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Broadway veteran from Kalamazoo leads Farmers Alley's 'Songs for a New World' to heal hurting souls
Mark Wedel
Monday, September 27, 2021
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New sculpture at Bronson Children's Hospital in Kalamazoo lets kids see themselves
Casey Grooten
Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Battle Creek to celebrate its links to Japan with public sculptures that resemble origami
Jane Simons
Thursday, September 16, 2021
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With a new executive director, Kalamazoo Civic Theatre gets ready to turn on the footlights again
Mark Wedel
Monday, July 12, 2021
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Battle Creek will be 'Celebrating the Diversity of African Cultures' on Juneteenth
Jane Simons
Thursday, May 27, 2021
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Summertime is back on the schedule in downtown Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, May 20, 2021
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Kalamazoo's State Theatre returns with State on the Street where musicians play from the marquee
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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Artist Andrew Freemire came home to Pennfield 30 years ago. He found friends, patrons, inspiration.
Jane Simons
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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New nonprofit owners of First Baptist Church dream, plan future as venue in downtown Kalamazoo
Mark Wedel
Thursday, May 6, 2021
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KCC alum Lance Barber, the dad on 'Young Sheldon', will appear during upcoming performing arts gala
Jane Simons
Thursday, April 22, 2021
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Kellogg Community College Performing Arts programs to stream gala to celebrate 65th anniversary
Jane Simons
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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Regional Area Show juror excited about KIA's work on different ways to engage various audiences
Mark Wedel
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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Seeking a new home: Kingman Museum searches for a new location for its collection
Jane Simons
Thursday, February 25, 2021
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Well-traveled artist and inventor calls Kalamazoo’s Stuart Neighborhood home — once again
Al Jones
Thursday, February 18, 2021
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