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Dale Chihuly Exhibition in Kalamazoo Travel Michigan reports that world-reknowned glass artist Dale Chihuly has an exhibition at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts through January 1, 2006. On display is an impressive collection of works designed exclusively for Kalamazoo. Chihuly is perhaps the best-known artist of our day working in the medium of glass.

Kalamazoo Russian Festival, Oct. 29th; Kalamazoo

The Great Lakes Story exhibit & Great Lakes Film Series; Kalamazoo

Free College for All Kalamazoo Public School Students WLNS TV-6 Lansing reports that students graduating from Kalamazoo's public schools will now go to college, for free. Anonymous benefactors are subsidizing the "Kalamazoo Promise" scholarship program and it is hoped it will spur housing sales and attract business development. Students who have attended for four years or more will be given funding for Michigan college tuition and fees.

University Deals for Kalamazoo School Grads Draws Fire The Kalamazoo Gazette reports that while the "Kalamazoo Promise" has drawn heavy praise, Western Michigan University's offer to throw in room and board for graduates of Kalamazoo Public Schools is drawing criticism. Wayne State University also announced it was cutting room and board by 50% for KPS graduates.

Bob Marley Birthday Bash, Jan 28th; Kalamazoo Ambassador David’s Productions is proud to announce the return of the “Bob Marley Birthday Bash Tour” to the State Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI. This will be an evening of music and dance paying tribute to the king of Reggae music, on his 61st Birthday and the 25th anniversary of Bob’s passing in 1981. Bob is the most recognize entertainer to come out of a third world country.

Sarakasi African Acrobats, Jan 29th; Kalamazoo A fusion of cultures from Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia performed with authentic music and costumes, Sarakasi is the first truly authentic African circus. Produced completely in Africa utilizing native choreographers, costumes and set designers, the astounding feats of the Sarakasi African Acrobats are not to be missed.

Russian National Ballet: Sleeping Beauty, Jan 22nd; Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Movie Will Have Hometown Premiere WMMT-TV reports that a hometown premiere is planned for a movie filmed in Kalamazoo and produced by two sisters, Joanna Scott and Dana Kowalski, who grew up there. "Kalamazoo?" tells the story of three women who return home for their ten year high school reunion to discover that a time capsule made on graduation night is due to be opened and read aloud...

The Kalamazoo Living History Show, March 18th - 19th; Kalamazoo

Making America's Music; Rhythm, Roots & Rhyme, Through - May 29, Kalamazoo Celebrate the diversity of American music in this hands-on traveling exhibition designed to promote music appreciation and encourage music-making.

Maple Sugar Festival, Kalamazoo; March 18 & 19 Celebrate the first signs of spring and the wonderful flavor of maple syrup. This is the perfect opportunity to spend some quality family time and appreciate how we get one of our favorite foods from the tree to the table. The Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day with many programs and activities including all you can eat pancakes, crafts, puppet shows and critter feeding times.

Kalamazoo Seeks to Become Life Sciences Hub For over 100 years, scientists have been conceiving, testing, and producing new compounds in Kalamazoo County. Keith O'Brien of The Scientist has a fascinating feature that looks at how Kalamazoo business leaders weren't willing to give up when Pfizer pulled out. The story of how organizations like Southwest Michigan First (and their $50 million venture capital fund) are driving the quest...

Kalamazoo Riverfront Brownfield Redevelopment Moves Forward The Kalamazoo Gazette reports that groundbreaking for the first major project aimed at transforming Kalamazoo's riverfront from an industrial brownfield to an urban residential, business and recreation center could come as early as the summer of 2007. A study estimates that units in Kalamazoo's central city and riverfront areas have the potential to attract more than 7,000 residents...

First Graduates of the Kalamazoo Promise Era WOOD-TV reports on the over 220 graduates at Kalamazoo Central received their high school diplomas Wednesday night. Thanks to the Kalamazoo Promise most will now have an opportunity they might not have had before: a chance at receiving a college diploma. Kalamazoo school officials expect to hand out between $2-$3 million in Promise money this year.

Kalamazoo Valley CC to Train Alternative Fuel Mechanics WOOD-TV reports that starting this fall, Kalamazoo Valley Community College will try to train the next generation of auto mechanics with a new training course. The curriculum will focus on ethanol and flex fuel engines as well as biodiesel, hydrogen fuel cells and hybrid vehicles.

Dance your way through Kalamazoo videos A veritable videographic Kalamazooapalooza (plus Kalamazoo, Michigan photos on Michigan in Pictures). We have an EDC style tour of Kalamazoo from Southwest Michigan First, Katie Couric looking at the Kalamazoo Promise, a promo for the Air Zoo, a trip to Whitford and Lawler Lakes, the Glenn Miller Band doing I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo and the Best Promo Ever.

Michigan Restaurants: Saffron in Kalamazoo Saffron in Kalamazoo features authentic Northwest frontier Indian Cuisine with items including Samosas, Tandoori-Sensational Chicken, Shrimp Karahi Masala, Lamb Jhalfrazi and a blistering Vegetable Vindaloo.

Michigan Neighborhoods: Kalamazoo's Historic District The homes in the neighborhoods of Stuart, West Main Hill and South Street in Kalamazoo feature a variety of architectural styles examples here from the the turn of the century. The most popular of these are Queen Anne and Renaissance style, but there are Italian, Gothic and Greek influences as well.

Road Trip: Air Zoo - Kalamazoo The Air Zoo is a highly charged, multi-sensory atmosphere that goes beyond anything you’ve ever seen. Everything is designed to help you achieve the total flight experience.

Dig Michigan: Kalamazoo Region Situated approximately half way between Detroit and Chicago and home to Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo is the second of Michigan's regions that we are exploring this month. This rambling article talks about the history of the region, the great food & dining, outdoor activities and much, much more. Click on in....

Kalamazoo Fire Department: Truck 17 in front of Old Central, photo by Stoney06

Back to School: Free college with The Kalamazoo Promise Quite simply, The Kalamazoo Promise is a scholarship offered to every Kalamazoo Public School student. Learn how the Kalamazoo Promise is working, check out some of the programs it has spawned in and out of Michigan and tell us how you think we should help students prepare for the challenges of the 21st century in this era of spiraling education costs.

Windmill School in Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Valley Community College is launching a first-of-its-kind program to train people to install wind turbines. The program launches in October through KVCC's Michigan Technical Education Center and will be the only one like it in the United States.

Island Festival - Kalamazoo, June 18-20 What makes Kalamazoo a cool city and great weekend destination? Events like the Island Festival! Also known as “A Taste of the Caribbean”, the Island Festival brings the unique music and cuisine of the Islands to Kalamazoo!

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