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Marshall native hits the jackpot by scripting funny Michigan lottery advertisements
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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Arts and Culture
Jazz pianists will be getting their own Gilmore award with an $8 million endowment from Larry Bell
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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Psychologist by day, championship pro wrestler by night, Davison Sarai pursues dual enthusiasms
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Canine astrologer Sylvia reads the stars
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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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The Gilmore Festival Fellows Program teaches young artists what it takes to build a music career
Mark Wedel
Monday, January 10, 2022
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House shows are back and the Kalamazoo music scene takes seriously the need to keep them safe
Casey Grooten
Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Ten Hundred comes home: Southwest Michigan artist moves Youtube Studio from Seattle to St. Joseph
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Non-traditional casting for BCSO's 'Guys and Dolls' a first step in more equitable roles for actors
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Thursday, October 21, 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
Longform
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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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Zoo City Farm and Food takes root: Food sovereignty group works to expand its network in Kalamazoo
Caroline Bissonnette
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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Face Off Theatre’s new season casts rebirth as work to make society more just, equitable, inclusive
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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2020 leads Kalamazoo arts groups to discover how the show can go on and in 2021 it will
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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Join the Great Apple Crunch and be part of 2 million apple crunchers across the region
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Monday, September 28, 2020
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Healthy Communities
An attempt to flee 2020 with a 556-mile roundtrip bike ride into the woods
Mark Wedel
Thursday, September 10, 2020
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Binder Park Zoo takes steps to become more friendly to those with sensory issues
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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The 2020 Kalamazoo Black Arts Fest will be a digital celebration
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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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Arts and Culture
Eradicating racism in the arts in Kalamazoo starts with a discussion
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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All Ears Theatre harnesses the power of imagination to draw in listeners
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Thursday, December 19, 2019
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The evolution of Vine's vibrant underground music scene keeps Kalamazoo on the map
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