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Steve-O Gets Rude Awakening After Spending Night at Kalamazoo Public Safety Department
Steve-O is one of the most notorious performers for putting his body through hell. When he was on Jackass, he was easily put through more physical punishment than most of the rest of the team, and even beyond his years with the guys, in his solo shows, he continues to thrill, entertain, and even disgust audiences across the country.
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.)
Parking Changes Coming To Legendary Michigan Mall
The Kalamazoo Mall is historic for many reasons but mainly because it was not only one of the first malls in the entire country, but it was the first mall of its kind in the world. The Kalamazoo Mall was the first walking mall to exist, as for years the only access to the mall was by walking and no motor vehicles were allowed. Residents and visitors of Kalamazoo could get a quality meal, be groomed, find clothing, and more while walking the mall.
Legacy of W.K. Kellogg celebrated with summer concert, manor house tours
HICKORY CORNERS, Mich. — Michiganders looking for an afternoon of live music and rich history were invited to stop by the W.K. Kellogg Manor House's annual lakeside concert and house tours Sunday. From 12-5 p.m., guests could take a self-guided tour of the Manor House and grounds, or bring...
Bat Boxes in Kalamazoo: Educating About Bats and their Habitats
Historically, people have been afraid of bats – but public opinion is turning as we learn about all the great things our little winged friends provide. Several area organizations came together to show people how to build bat houses to better coexist with our flying mammal pals. Watch this...
Portage Farmers Market moving to Portage Zhang Senior Center for rest of 2024
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Portage Farmers Market is relocating for the rest of 2024. The city says it is moving from Portage City Hall to the Portage Zhang Senior Center’s north parking lot at 203 East Centre Avenue. The move is due to improvements being made...
Steelcase fulfills Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s vision of furniture for ‘everyday people’
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Steelcase Inc. are rolling out two furniture collections inspired in part by several Wright-designed homes in Southwest Michigan. The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Grand Rapids-based Steelcase earlier this month unveiled the Galesburg and Rockford collections, two new furniture lines based on Wright’s mid-20th century Usonian architecture designed for middle-class families. There are eight Usonian homes in Kalamazoo County, half of which are in Galesburg.
Local animal shelter hosts third annual Mutt Market with games, demonstrations
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A local animal shelter held a paw-esome event for community members, four-legged and two-legged alike. The Humane Society of South Central Michigan, or HSSCM, hosted their third annual Mutt Market on Saturday. Education: Local church helps families get ready for school year with Back to...
Alumni Spotlight: Retreats for wellness and recovery
Micah Green knew she wanted to help others but just how she would do so wasn’t clear until she graduated and found the Institute of Public Scholarship (ISP). “I’ve always had a passion for wellness,” she said. As Wellness Director for the ISP, Green runs a program...
Marshmello mashes up Breakaway fanfare, plus Elisabeth Pixley-Fink & more (Recaps)
The electronic music fest at GR’s Belknap Park drew an even bigger crowd for Day 2 on Saturday, with other shows across West Michigan also attracting lively fans. The photo recaps at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES, VIDEO. One look at the ebullient sea of 15,000-plus fans...
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