Arts & Entertainment
Kalamazoo Comic-Con!
From April 11th-13th, cosplayers, comic book collectors, artists, and fans of all different fandoms gathered in the Kalamazoo Expo Center for Kalamazoo’s first-ever independent Comic Con! There were cosplay contests, celebrity panels, tons of collectibles, and unique artwork for sale.…
Swan Lake for Peace Sake
Several dancers from Mosaic Dance Center recently got the opportunity of a lifetime. They performed alongside the world-renowned Grand Kyiv Ballet in their rendition of Swan Lake at the Kalamazoo Civic Auditorium. The Grand Kyiv Ballet is touring the US…
Past Present: The Kalamazoo Living History Show
Pirates, soldiers from the War of 1812, 1850's pioneers, 1880's woodsmen, and other historic figures filled the Kalamazoo Expo Center during the Kalamazoo Living History Show. Considered one of the largest events of its kind the Midwest, the Kalamazoo Living…
Sweeping Statement
Public Media Network’s Frank Jamison Fellowship looks for talented storytellers, journalists, and filmmakers for a competitive program designed to strengthen their professional skills. The Frank Jamison Fellowship cohort that ended in December, 2024, included writer Sarah Horton, who came to…
Breakin’ Ballet
From one memorable performance in 2021 came Breakin’ Ballet All Styles Dance Company, founded by Joy and Aerick Burton and several fellow dancers as a way to heal during the COVID-19 pandemic. Breakin’ Ballet has performed pieces with various themes…
Move With Joy
The community helped support and uplift Joy Morris-Burton through challenging times, and she hopes to do the same for others by providing a welcoming and inclusive space for anyone to come out and dance. Move With Joy movement studio offers…
Reclamation & Testimony
Local actors dramatically read transcripts taken from several people who have experienced homelessness firsthand. The performance took place to a full house at the Crawlspace Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 20, followed by a Q&A with several people who provided the…
