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SUMMARY:Sake Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Escape the November chill and warm up with a sampling of Japanese sake! During this special event\, Keiko Nakajima and Jingran Wang will offer a brief presentation on the history and cultural significance of sake in Japan\, followed by a guided tasting of a variety of sakes. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided\, and ticket price includes gallery admission. Arrive early or stay after to explore Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper before our galleries close at 5 pm. Seating is limited\, and preregistration is required. Guests must be 21 or over and must present ID upon arrival. \nDid you know that Michigan has a sister state 6526 miles away in Japan? Desiring to establish lasting friendly relations\, the formal Sister State Agreement between the State of Michigan and Japan’s Shiga Prefecture was signed in 1968. Both Michigan and Shiga have benefited culturally\, economically\, and educationally from this program. \nKeiko Nakajima is the current visiting official from Shiga Prefecture. One of her goals is to help foster the sister-state relationship between Michigan and Shiga\, and part of her mission is to introduce delicious local sake\, tea\, and traditional pottery from Shiga. Jingran Wang is the former president of the Michigan-Shiga Sister-State Board\, and he also serves as the secretary of the Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures auxiliary at the Detroit Institute of Arts. \nCost: $50 for KIA members\, $55 for non-members \nWashi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper was organized by Meher McArthur and is toured by International Arts & Artists\, Washington\, DC
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sake-tasting/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000
DTSTAMP:20250926T151604Z
CREATED:20250926T150721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T151604Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Shop Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Meet & Greet with the Gallery Shop team and a few local artists featured in the shop. This event is an opportunity to explore a wide variety of unique\, handcrafted gifts\, including jewelry\, ceramics\, and more. Each piece reflects the creativity of our community\, making the Gallery Shop an inspiring place to discover treasures that carry both meaning and artistry. \nAs a thank-you for supporting local artists\, guests will enjoy exclusive discounts available only during the event. Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful gift or looking to add something special to your own collection\, these offers make it the perfect time to shop local and support creativity. Please note: additional discounts may not apply to consignment or clearance items. \nBeyond shopping\, this gathering highlights the spirit of connection and community. Engage with the Gallery Shop team\, meet a few of the artists represented in the store\, and learn more about the stories behind the works on display. Mark your calendar and join us for an evening of discovery\, savings\, and celebration at the KIA Gallery Shop.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-shop-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T180000
DTSTAMP:20250912T135720Z
CREATED:20250911T153143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T135720Z
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SUMMARY:Teacher Appreciation Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special night dedicated to teachers! This is a free event for educators of all grade levels and subject areas. Enjoy food and drinks and learn about KIA resources for you and your students. Explore Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper and then get creative with drop-in art making activities. Gift bags are available for the first 30 attendees. \nRegistration is strongly encouraged. \nWashi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper was organized by Meher McArthur and is toured by International Arts & Artists\, Washington\, DC
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/teacher-appreciation-night-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251218T190000
DTSTAMP:20250926T151542Z
CREATED:20250926T150849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T151542Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Shop Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Meet & Greet with the Gallery Shop team and a few local artists featured in the shop. This event is an opportunity to explore a wide variety of unique\, handcrafted gifts\, including jewelry\, ceramics\, and more. Each piece reflects the creativity of our community\, making the Gallery Shop an inspiring place to discover treasures that carry both meaning and artistry. \nAs a thank-you for supporting local artists\, guests will enjoy exclusive discounts available only during the event. Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful gift or looking to add something special to your own collection\, these offers make it the perfect time to shop local and support creativity. Please note: additional discounts may not apply to consignment or clearance items. \nBeyond shopping\, this gathering highlights the spirit of connection and community. Engage with the Gallery Shop team\, meet a few of the artists represented in the store\, and learn more about the stories behind the works on display. Mark your calendar and join us for an evening of discovery\, savings\, and celebration at the KIA Gallery Shop.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-shop-meet-greet-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20250911T155306Z
CREATED:20250911T155306Z
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SUMMARY:Frosty Fun Family Night
DESCRIPTION:While the weather outside is chilly\, the KIA will be warm and welcoming. Join us for a cozy winter-themed family night. We’ll start with a guided tour of the permanent collection\, searching for artworks that capture the spirit of the season. Then\, create your own winter-inspired masterpiece. \nIf you are unable to join us right at 6pm\, feel free to come when you can. Guests will be able to view the exhibition on their own until 8pm and art projects will be available until 7:30pm.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/frosty-fun-family-night/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260129T190227Z
CREATED:20251219T132135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T190227Z
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SUMMARY:Explore and Create with Taekyeom Lee
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night of art and design! Attendees are welcome to participate in one or all of the experiences. \n5:30-7:30pm – Explore and Create\nWander through Taekyeom Lee: Designed\, Printed & Fired and see how the artist uses surprising materials and digital tools to create letters\, graphics\, and objects that encourage visitors to explore design through touch\, sight\, and play. Then make your own artwork inspired by what you discovered. This activity is appropriate for all ages and led by KIA staff. \n6:00-6:40pm – Artful Evening: Expanding the Senses of Design: Using Tactility and 3D Printing\nThrough tactile experiments with 3D printing and various conventional and unconventional materials\, including ceramics\, Taekyeom reimagines design as both visual\, tactile\, and spatial. His work combined design practice with digital fabrication to create tangible typography\, graphics\, and even designed objects. This presentation highlights the inventive journey into DIY toolmaking\, material exploration\, and the playful possibilities of experimental design. \n6:45-7:30pm – 3D Printing Demo\nTaekyeom offers a live demonstration of his 3D printing process and answers questions from the audience. \nTaekyeom Lee is a distinguished interdisciplinary graphic designer and visionary design educator known for his innovative integration of emerging technologies into visual communication design. He is currently an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Indiana University Bloomington. His research explores unconventional materials and alternative solutions to create tangible typography\, graphics\, and even designed objects using digital fabrication. He infused 3D printing into his research and has been experimenting with various methods and materials for tactile experiences. \nRegistration is requested to attend the Artful Evening portion of the night.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/explore-and-create-night-taekyeom-lee-designed-printed-fired/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260219T194835Z
CREATED:20251219T133553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T194835Z
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SUMMARY:Nuestro Futuro
DESCRIPTION:The KIA invites the community to Nuestro Futuro\, a free evening celebrating Latinx art\, culture\, and visions of the future. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, this special Free Thursday experience centers creativity\, innovation\, and community connection. \nGuests will enjoy free admission\, live performances by Latinx artists\, a DJ\, free food\, prizes\, and a hands-on art activity. Local Latinx artists will be invited to showcase their work\, and community organizations will be present to share resources and connect with visitors. Nuestro Futuro is designed as a welcoming\, bilingual space for families\, youth\, and first-time visitors to explore the exhibition\, celebrate culture\, and imagine what the future can look like when art and community move forward together. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/nuestro-futuro/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Future Now,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T133000
DTSTAMP:20260219T192432Z
CREATED:20251219T133807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T192432Z
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SUMMARY:Kickin' it with KIA and KPL
DESCRIPTION:Learn about an exciting footwear design exhibit and create your own unique sneaker with the KIA and Kalamazoo Public Library. This teen event will take place at the Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch Community Room. The shoes created as part of the program will be on view at the Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch in a special display. Materials will be provided. Please click here to register on KPL’s website.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/kickin-it-with-kia-and-kpl/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch\, 7265 W Main St\, Kalamazoo\, 49009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260224T151830Z
CREATED:20251219T134755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T151830Z
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SUMMARY:RADFest Community Dance & Drumming Jam
DESCRIPTION:Join RADFest\, hosted by Wellspring\, for a Community Dance & Drumming Jam! This movement and music celebration welcomes everyone—whether you consider yourself a dancer or not—to explore movement through open improvisation scores with live music\, or to simply observe and enjoy the magic of dancing and drumming. The session will feature movement facilitation by Carolyn Pampalone Rabbers and live music provided by The Druid Drummer. \nCarolyn Pampalone Rabbers is the Executive Artistic Director and founder of CPR Dance: Inhale Movement in Southwest Michigan. She is an Instructional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University\, on faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp\, and has taught at Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. She can be seen as ‘Abby’ in Moondance (2020) and has performed for Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers\, Coldplay\, Omi\, Starbucks\, and more. \nAn unorthodox solo percussion act from Kalamazoo\, the Druid Drummer creates primal soundscapes that serve as self-expression and as a call to the audience’s own inner rhythm. His performances have been described as “the human spirit embodied as sound.” \nTo register for this free program\, visit the RAD Fest ticketing site.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/radfest-community-dance-drumming-jam/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260206T153446Z
CREATED:20251219T135533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T153446Z
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SUMMARY:Community Day: Cool Kicks
DESCRIPTION:Step into a day all about shoes! Wear your favorite pair for fun photo ops. Discover incredible footwear in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting Edge Kicks and then get creative with shoe inspired art projects. \nHave shoes that need some flair? Bring them along and stop by the auditorium between 12:30 and 1:30pm to decorate\, bedazzle\, or totally reinvent them! Supplies will be provided. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/community-day-cool-kicks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Future Now,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T193000
DTSTAMP:20251219T165408Z
CREATED:20251219T141006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165408Z
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SUMMARY:Explore and Create Night: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
DESCRIPTION:Put on your favorite pair of shoes and join us for a special night celebrating the artistry of footwear. Join us for a Gallery Gathering in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting Edge Kicks at 5:30 before we kick off Explore and Create Night at 6pm. Continue to explore the exhibition and then create your own shoe-inspired artworks while enjoying some sweet treats. Come explore how design\, craft\, and imagination come together—one step at a time. This evening is appropriate for all ages. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/explore-and-create-night-future-now-virtual-sneakers-to-cutting-edge-kicks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260331T175152Z
CREATED:20251219T141515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T175152Z
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SUMMARY:The Great KIA Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:The Great KIA Book Swap returns! Bring up to 10 gently-used books to the KIA to trade for new-to-you titles! \nMusic and refreshments will be provided. Enter a raffle for great prizes from our sponsors! Receive one raffle ticket per book\, with a limit of 10 tickets per person. You must be present at the time of the drawing to win raffle prizes. \nPlease no textbooks\, encyclopedias\, magazines\, or used activity books. Books should be in good physical condition—no moldy\, torn\, or damaged books. Keep in mind that this is a book swap\, so bring books in the condition that you would want to receive. \nDrop your books off early to receive extra raffle tickets and skip the check-in line! Bring them to the KIA between 12:00-3:00pm on Wednesday\, April 8\, for five extra raffle tickets. \nMany thanks to our sponsors and community partners: Friends of the Kalamazoo Public Library\, Kazoo Books\, and this is a bookstore & Bookbug.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-swap/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Future Now,Library,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T184250Z
CREATED:20260317T144455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T184250Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Join the KIA as we remember Juneteenth\, which is a holiday that commemorates the abolishment of slavery in the United States. Participate in various activities\, including viewing artworks by African American artists\, drop-in low-mess art activities\, and more.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/juneteenth-commemoration/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260317T161045Z
CREATED:20260317T144652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T161045Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Jams
DESCRIPTION:Summer Jams returns to the KIA as a lively open mic night celebrating music\, poetry\, and creative expression. This event brings artists and community members together to share their voices in a welcoming and creative space. Performers of all backgrounds are invited to take the stage\, whether you’re a musician\, poet\, spoken word artist\, or simply someone with something to share. Not looking to perform? Come enjoy the performances\, discover local talent\, and connect with the community. \nSummer Jams takes place during Free Thursday\, so admission to the galleries is free all evening. Guests are encouraged to explore the exhibitions\, enjoy the museum atmosphere\, and then gather for a night of live performances and creative energy. Each Summer Jams evening will feature a unique theme\, with more details and performer opportunities announced soon. Whether you’re stepping up to the mic or just coming to vibe\, Summer Jams is a celebration of art\, creativity\, and community at the KIA.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/summer-jams-3/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T182118Z
CREATED:20260317T145547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T182118Z
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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a fun-filled afternoon!  \n🎨 Be creative with sidewalk chalk at the South Street entrance.\n📚 Create blackout poetry in the Meader Fine Arts Library and Shrinky Dink art in the lobby.\n💭 Learn from the Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies and Soga Japan Center\, WMU.\n🛍️ Explore Gallery Go Bags and KIA memberships.\n🍪 Enjoy cookies and drinks inside\, and tacos from La Fe-Tacos & More Food Truck. Tacos will be provided for the first 80 people.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/community-day/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T203834Z
CREATED:20260317T150536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T203834Z
UID:10001284-1784829600-1784836800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Summer Jams
DESCRIPTION:Summer Jams returns to the KIA as a lively open mic night celebrating music\, poetry\, and creative expression. This event brings artists and community members together to share their voices in a welcoming and creative space. Performers of all backgrounds are invited to take the stage\, whether you’re a musician\, poet\, spoken word artist\, or simply someone with something to share. Not looking to perform? Come enjoy the performances\, discover local talent\, and connect with the community. \nSummer Jams takes place during Free Thursday\, so admission to the galleries is free all evening. Guests are encouraged to explore the exhibitions\, enjoy the museum atmosphere\, and then gather for a night of live performances and creative energy. Each Summer Jams evening will feature a unique theme\, with more details and performer opportunities announced soon. Whether you’re stepping up to the mic or just coming to vibe\, Summer Jams is a celebration of art\, creativity\, and community at the KIA.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/summer-jams-3-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T203839Z
CREATED:20260317T150422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T203839Z
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SUMMARY:The People Speak: A Living Exhibition by Face Off Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Explore the For the People\, By the People: America at 250 exhibition with theatre artists from Face Off Theatre Company! This program offers guests an opportunity to learn more about artists who have powerfully shaped the landscape of American theatre and visual art. As we make our way through the galleries\, Face Off performers will deliver excerpts from works by prominent Black American playwrights alongside selected artworks from the exhibition. \nFace Off Theatre Company presents audiences with fresh and innovative work\, creating transcendent theatre experiences that explore the complexity and richness of the Black experience while encouraging cross-cultural dialogue that illuminates and expands our understanding of the universal human experience.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/for-the-people-by-the-people-an-exploration-with-face-off-theatre-company/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261112T200000
DTSTAMP:20261013T154316Z
CREATED:20260910T140917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T154316Z
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SUMMARY:College Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for College Night at the KIA! This free event for all college students which includes games\, food\, music\, raffles\, and interactive activities. Just bring your College ID & connect with students from WMU\, K College\, KVCC\, and more! Come explore the museum\, and enjoy a night of fun\, creativity\, and networking.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/college-night-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Teacher Appreciation Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of creativity\, connection\, and inspiration! Educators of all grade levels and subject areas are invited to enjoy a free night at the KIA. Explore museum resources for your students\, engage in fun gallery activities\, create art\, and enjoy food and drinks while connecting with colleagues. The gallery shop will be open and raffle prizes will be drawn throughout the evening. \nRegistration is strongly encouraged. \nThis event is made possible by generous support from:
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/teacher-appreciation-night-3/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260910T172235Z
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UID:10001381-1799492400-1799503200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do on a chilly Saturday? Come spend the day at the KIA! Admission is free\, so bring your family and friends and explore three exciting exhibitions\, including Among the Beasts. See if you can fill your animal-themed BINGO card and win a prize\, and then get creative with an animal-inspired art project. While you’re here\, be sure to stop by the library and browse the shelves for a new favorite book.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/community-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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