by Kimberly Viers | Jun 2, 2020 | Culture
We struggle to find the right inspiration for you during this period of adversity and pain abound in our community and the world at large. We are at a crossroads where the options presented to us are either to continue down the comfortable path of accepting social and...
by Kimberly Viers | May 22, 2020 | Culture
Apollo and his harp have reigned in our region for almost 100 years through the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (KSO) with musical education and world-class entertainment. During this difficult time, KSO’s music director, Julian Kuerti, and musicians wanted to find ways...
by Kimberly Viers | May 21, 2020 | Culture
We are raising our glass to all of the local distillers that add spirit to Michigan on National Craft Distillery Day! Local craft distilleries are on the rise (almost like a Phoenix rising from the ashes) and producing award-winning spirits. “We found a niche in a...
by Kimberly Viers | May 18, 2020 | Culture
Whether you’re missing Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, or your own loved ones, social distancing can make it challenging to stay in touch with everyone. While we don’t recommend you host a backyard get-together right now, we do have some other suggestions on how you...
by Kimberly Viers | May 12, 2020 | Culture
No matter how you slice it, pizza can make any night better. Since it’s National Pizza Day (and Friday, in case you’ve lost track of the days), there shouldn’t be any excuses getting in the way of you celebrating with a local pizza pie tonight. We even dished up a...
by Kimberly Viers | May 4, 2020 | Culture
We can all remember an incredible story about “the good ole days” from an older family member, neighbor, friend, or even that guy at the diner! Heck, you may have even started sharing those recollections. The month of May has been declared by President...