kalamazoo institute of art

Obviously social distancing rules may differ from location to location, so check their websites or call ahead before heading out.

January is National Hobby Month, so whether you're revisiting an old pastime, honing your already impressive skills, or picking up something new, Kalamazoo has classes, courses, and camps for the new year.

Nearly 200 artists from around the country displaying their jewelry, ceramics, blown glass, paintings, sculpture, photography, and more, to be judged and sold. It's not only the biggest Art Fair to hit Bronson Park, it's the oldest outdoor fair in Michigan.

Some of the best gifts are handmade... and if you find yourself not-so-artistically inclined, you might want to leave the DIY to a local artist. Thankfully, there are four great stops this weekend where you can gaze upon their wares and cross a few names off your list.

Coloring; the childhood hobby that has grown up just a bit.  You see the adult coloring books everywhere. Collections of intricately drawn flowers, complicated mandalas, and ornate art nouveau designs are staring back at us from book shelves, convenient stores, and even the check-out line...

The 66th Annual Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts Fair in Bronson Parkis such a great way to kick off the summer and support artists of all kinds in our community. Make this your year to get your art seen, judged (for great prizes) and sold...

Your week just got better.  Starting Wednesday, you can count down to the weekend with three - that's THREE - live musical acts around Kalamazoo. First... Steve Pesch at Arcadia. 7-9pm, Wednesday, April 13th. From Rock to Country and everything in between, don't miss Steve Pesch ... Read More ...

You already ordered flowers, and you plan on picking up a dozen chocolate covered strawberries.