"Do you like free music? Me too. @soundsofthezoo provides a whole week of free live music in Kalamazoo during the fall in Kalamazoo." Check it out on #KalamazooLivelyArts! https://youtu.be/3Ju1CRZBaxM
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"Do you like free music? Me too. Sounds of the Zoo provides a whole week of free live music in Kalamazoo during the fall in Kalamazoo." Check it out on #KalamazooLivelyArts! https://youtu.be/3Ju1CRZBaxM
The Kalamazoo Choral Arts combines diverse singers, programming, and music to bring the joy of music to their community. Learn more https://youtu.be/9ypU0MtNj0c #KalamazooLivelyArts
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The Kalamazoo Choral Arts combines diverse singers, programming, and music to bring the joy of music to their community. https://youtu.be/9ypU0MtNj0c #KalamazooLivelyArts
Build and thrive in your potential and creativity at the Black Arts & Cultural Center in Kalamazoo, MI https://youtu.be/PBN25GutIzk #KalamazooLivelyArts
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Build and thrive in your potential & creativity at the Black Arts & Cultural Center in Kalamazoo. Whether you are a business owner, artist, community member, or simply a curious person, the BACC brings together everyone to celebrate black culture & community. #KalamazooLivelyArts
🥌🔥 The Winter Olympics are here — and we’re getting inspired! Ever wondered how to make a curling stone out of ceramics? From shaping the body to adding that signature handle, it’s a fun way to combine art and Olympic spirit. ❄️✨https://youtu.be/HoxTvZhBFnk #KalamazooLivelyArts
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#KalamazooLivelyArts visited The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, which organizes classes geared toward teaching students a wide array of skills, including drawing, creative writing, ceramics, and printmaking. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/HoxTvZhBFnk
MRC artWorks is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and mental illness through equity, independence, and inclusive opportunities. Together, they create pathways that help everyone thrive. Discover the mission: mrcartworks.org #KalamazooLivelyArts
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Michelle Hunt has had a breakthrough year as a watercolor illustrator.
Michelle completed a solo show & participated in many other group shows. Come see the love & warmth that Michelle puts into each of her fantastical illustrations. https://youtu.be/yhLuGOIb9go #KalamazooLivelyArts
Watch a print being created with Valley Folk Press! #KalamazooLivelyArts
The Go Rounds give an electrifying performance at The Rotary Stage in downtown Kalamazoo, MI. The Go Rounds headlined The Sounds of the Zoo music festival on September 28, 2025! Check it out!! youtu.be/PB6H5ViR6hA
The Go Rounds give an electrifying performance at The Rotary Stage in downtown Kalamazoo, MI. The Go Rounds headlined The Sounds of the Zoo music festival on September 28, 2025! Check it out!! youtu.be/PB6H5ViR6hA
The Go Rounds are amazing live! Here's a clip from their show at Bronson Park! More from #kalamazoolivelyarts now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/ipmsbHCeZ8U?si=lOiDjG_mGNOqY-3K
Had an amazing time interviewing Graham Parsons of The Go Rounds! We covered creativity, songwriting, and the stories behind the music! youtu.be/ipmsbHCeZ8U
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For Hank Mattson, art has always been a means of reinterpretation through personal imagination. Explore an artistic journey shaped by reflection, intuition, and the power of remembering differently: https://youtu.be/QUjCnYya5xU?si=HrnR7QgUQy99AiLs #KalamazooLivelyArts
🖨️ Ever wonder how paper is made or how a mechanical letterpress actually works? In this segment, we take you behind the scenes to explore the craft, the process, and the timeless tools that bring printmaking to life! More art here: www.wgvu.org/television/kla/
📚 Handmade books tell a story before you even read them.
The texture, the craftsmanship, the care — it all adds to their meaning.
Jeff Abshear welcomes us into the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, where the art of bookmaking is kept alive!
#HandmadeBooks #kalamazoolivelyarts
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🎨 Grus Box folds cranes blindfolded-level skilled — and transforms them into bold, colorful art using unique papers, objects, and lighting. She’s made so many cranes she’s lost count! 🕊️✨ https://youtu.be/b4XJsNQsPyY #kalamazoolivelyarts
Katie Sydlik-Badgerow of Grus Box has a superpower: she folds cranes. A lot of cranes. Thousands and thousands of them! It keeps her hands moving, her brain buzzing, and her creativity flying high. 🕊️💛 https://youtu.be/b4XJsNQsPyY #kalamazoolivelyarts
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📸 Meet Jake Girolami — a self-taught photographer with a bold visual style.
He fuses florals, landscapes, and industrial scenes into striking film shots, shaping every image from idea to final print ✨ Check out his perspective & follow his creative journey #KalamazooLivelyArts
📸 Meet Jake Girolami: Self-Taught Photographer & Visual Storyteller. Jake Girolami blends flowers, landscapes, & industrial vibes into striking film photography. From concept to final print, he crafts every image with a unique vision — all on his own terms. #KalamazooLivelyArts
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Author-illustrator Emmy Kastner is bringing Arnold Lobel to life—as a cartoon pencil! ✏️💫
Her upcoming illustrated biography celebrates the imagination and artistry that shaped generations of readers. #kalamazoolivelyarts
✨ Inspiring the Next Generation of Storytellers ✨ Emmy grew up surrounded by people who nurtured her imagination & love for storytelling. Now, she’s passing that same joy on to kids—visiting schools to spark creativity & the magic of making stories come alive. 📚💫 #Kalamazoolivelyarts
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🎨 Jeanne Keckler’s art is a celebration of texture & contrast. By layering tissue paper, paint, & washes, she creates intricate designs bursting with vibrant color. Her use of opposing patterns brings energy & light to any space https://youtu.be/uM3nKUQ5U8I?si=Rl-Y2LfaXqq8WOo8 #KalamazooLivelyArts
🎨✨ Shining a light on good causes — one lamp at a time. These Koi Fish lamps are more than just decor — they’re a celebration of art, joy, & purpose. 🐟💡With intricate patterns & textured designs, each piece is crafted to support meaningful change 💛 #KLA #KalamazooLivelyArts
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Sharmane creates art to honor her family and their legacy. Each piece is a reflection of love, pride, and connection — and when people resonate with her work, it fuels her passion to keep creating. 🎨✨ #KalamazooLivelyArts
Sharmane brings up surrealism vs realism. What faces tell about a person and how expressive they can be. Her segment can be viewed in full on the KLA YouTube! #KLA #KalamazooLivelyArts https://www.youtube.com/@KalamazooLivelyArts
The Kalamazoo Philharmonia and Kalamazoo Choral Arts come together in this stirring performance of Prokofiev's Alexander Nevsky. See MUCH more of this performance from March 8, 2025 at Chenery Auditorium in Kalamazoo, Michigan on YouTube! https://youtu.be/0duxwulAMBA #KalamazooLivelyArts #KLA
Sound on!! 🔊 The Kalamazoo Philharmonia and Kalamazoo Choral Arts take the stage tomorrow night at 7:30pm on WGVU to kick off our newest season and perform Sergei Prokofiev's, "Alexander Nevsky" #KalamazooLivelyArts #KLA