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CONFIRMED: Popeye’s is Returning To Gull Road in Kalamazoo
YES! FINALLY, the east side of Kalamazoo is getting some proper fried chicken again. Nothing against the ones that are already here, you've been great, but the news that a Popeye's is going back in on Gull Road has me giddy. I love me some spice, I love me some...
9 Best Hangout Spots for the Older Kalamazoo Crowd
Escape the college crowd in Kalamazoo with these top hangout picks for the 40s crowd. I'm sure the twenty-something crowd wants to hang out without people the age of their parents around. Well, guess what, we don't want you up in our business while we are grabbing a drink and hanging out with our besties either. Here's a short list of spots where we can hang out and be ourselves in Kalamazoo. (Side note: there are awesome places nearby Like Presidential Brewing that didn't make the list below because they're in Portage.)
Backyard Burgers and Brews Festival in downtown BC this Saturday night
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – The Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their ninth annual Backyard Burgers and Brews Festival in downtown Battle Creek on Saturday night. The Chamber has announced that 52 Food Trucks will be on hand offering a lineup of gourmet burgers, snacks, and...
‘There’s no way I will survive.’ Restaurant industry urges lawmakers to save Michigan’s tipped wage
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — As a server at Uccello’s Ristorante in Caledonia, Brittany Jones says she’s able to earn enough money to make ends meet for her and her two children. But the 35-year-old single mother fears that could change when a new state minimum wage law takes effect next year.
Kalamazoo County Animal Services and Enforcement
We are excited to announce that KCASE has partnered with GoodPup Dog Training to provide our adopters and community members with a convenient and affordable dog training resource. Anyone who uses our link can receive a week of FREE training and 10% off all continued training for life! Follow the link here: http://links.goodpup.com/shelter/KASMI.
Kalamazoo Donut And Beer Festival – What You Need To Know
One of Michigan's most fun and delicious events is the Donut and Beer Festival in Kalamazoo. This is the world's first Donut and Beer Festival, and since its inception in 2017, the event has expanded not only to other Michigan cities but also to out-of-state locations,. Grand Rapids, Michigan. Battle...
Edison Neighborhood Association gives free cuts and braids for back to school
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — With the start of school on the horizon, the Edison neighborhood helped kids in the area get ready for the school year Saturday. The Edison Neighborhood Association offered kids free haircuts and braids as summer approaches its conclusion. Environmentalism: Michigan DNR seeks public feedback on new...
MTV Misery Queen ‘Daria’ Voiced By One of Kalamazoo’s Own
Premiering on MTV in 1997 Daria ranks among the top 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time. Our favorite angst queen and original "misery chick" Daria Morgendorffer said and thought it all, so we didn't have to. And by "we" I mean us Gen Xers and Millennials who remember a...
Vote Now For The Best Burger In Southwest Michigan
Where's the best place to get a burger in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and all of Southwest Michigan?. Favorite Southwest Michigan Burger Spots of 2024 Voting Rules. This poll only includes burger restaurants in the following Southwest Michigan counties: Kalamazoo, Allegan, Van Buren, Berrien, Cass, Calhoun, St. Joseph, Barry, and Branch.
Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers Sells Ultra-Modern Nashville Mansion for $2.75 Million — See Inside! [Pictures]
Dan + Shay singer-songwriter Dan Smyers has sold his spectacular ultra-modern estate in Nashville, and pictures show a perfect mix of luxury and casual living. Smyers' 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom, 5,365-square-foot home sits on just under an acre in an exclusive area of Nashville, with a long driveway that ensures privacy. The...
Kalamazoo bands unite at Bell's Back Room for tornado relief fundraiser
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo community was invited to Bell's Back Room Thursday night for a good time and to support a good cause. The craft beer staple hosted a benefit concert featuring local bands to raise money for the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, with proceeds going towards tornado relief in Portage.
Kalamazoo Kaleidoscope: Sounds of the Zoo fest to return with trove of Michigan stars
The week-long music festival heats up multiple Kalamazoo venues in September with Nathan Walton, Laura Rain, Zion Lion & more. It also hosts a tornado relief benefit tonight. Schedule & more at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR SCHEDULE. The vision for a seven-day urban music festival showcasing Michigan bands at...
A popular Flint based Children's Cooking Class is expanding to West Michigan
The Culture Matters Children's Cooking Class is now being offered in Kalamazoo. The classes are designed for children 8-17 years-old and focus on teaching beginner culinary techniques, healthy eating habits and essential life skills in a fun, hands-on environment. The classes not only provide children with culinary skills but introduce...
National Donut & Beer Festival set to return to Homer Stryker Field in October
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After a five-year tour across the Midwest, the National Donut & Beer Festival is set to return home to Kalamazoo this fall. Debuting in Kalamazoo in 2017, the festival is set to make its comeback at Homer Stryker Field on Saturday, Oct. 19. “We can't wait...
Nashville notes: Fresh tracks from Dolly, Mason Ramsey, David Nail + more
Dolly Parton has released two new tracks from her forthcoming album, Smoky Mountain DNA: the title track and "A Rose Won't Fix It." The 37-track project, which pays homage to her heritage, arrives Nov. 15 and is available for preorder now at smokymountaindna.com. It's a big day for Mason Ramsey...
Fine Arts Showcase paints picture of the arts at WMU
Creativity bloomed at the Fine Arts Showcase at the Richmond Center for Visual Arts on Aug. 23. From student and staff gallery exhibitions, to vocal performances, to registered student organization (RSO) spotlights, the event invited many new and current students to witness the wide array of fine arts at Western Michigan University.
Art Beat: Poetry wrapped in a quilt
There is a big world beyond the cornfields of Iowa, and Iowa-born Elaine Seaman has spent a lifetime exploring that world. She has called various states home, but for the past four decades, home is in Kalamazoo – even as she continues to travel and explore. Seaman brings her journeys to her two art forms – quilting and writing poetry. Her new poetry collection is titled Beyond Cornfields (Finishing Line Press, 2024).
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