Arts & Entertainment
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…
Fundraiser Celebrates Gibson’s “Kalamazoo Gals”
A month after the U.S. entered World War II, Kalamazoo's Gibson Guitars brought in dozens of women to fill in for the men who had left the factory for the military. For years, Gibson kept their workforce of women a…
The Starlite Collective
The Starlite Collective is a collection of creatives in Greater Kalamazoo that offers resources and support in navigating the local art world. Starlite Collective: A Creative Journey in Kalamazoo Val Birch, founder of the Starlite Collective, shares their story of…
