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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T203834Z
CREATED:20260317T150536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T203834Z
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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-3-2/
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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260910T175654Z
CREATED:20260910T141145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T175654Z
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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
CREATED:20260910T172235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T172235Z
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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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