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...
Places
Keeping the Music Alive During Intermission
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...
Craft Spirits Fit for Dionysus Himself
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...
Send Love, Even Socially Distanced, In Oz
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 can spread...
Top Your Week Off With This
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...
Older Americans Make Their Mark
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 Trump as Older...
Chip, Dip, Hooray! It’s Cinco de Mayo!
Let the fiesta-tivities begin! Although we can’t celebrate with a parade or a party, we know there’s something else we can all celebrate with—salsa! Whether you like yours verde, roja, hot, mild, or cruda, our region is bursting with flavors that can only be made...
Rhyming Our Way Through the Day
Whether through poetry or song, we'll shout it loud and clear, we love Kalamazoo! In 1942, Glenn Miller and his orchestra expressed their love for our great town with "I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo." Almost 40 years later in 1980, the Kalamazoo Friends of Poetry painted...
Look What You Made Me Do
Wondering now why you did it: Why did you buy all that toilet paper? We know the answer. You saw someone with a cart full of it and, suddenly, you wanted it more than anything else. In case you’re now wondering how long your hoard of toilet paper will last you,...
Burritos You’ll Want to Bite Into
Happy National Burrito Day! To honor this day, we've wrapped up all things wonderful happening in our community-including burritos—all with the theme of "B"—of course! Indulge in this hand-held meal and rest assure that you've reached all five food groups. That's...










