FOOD & DRINK
Step back in time with 'The Magic of Motown' at the Kalamazoo State Theatre
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The community is being invited to take a step, or jive, back in time Friday at the Kalamazoo State Theatre for a performance from "The Magic of Motown." On April 26, more than a dozen cast members/vocalists will perform timeless hits such as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Midnight Train to Georgia" accompanied by a six-piece band with horns, organizers said.
Toronto rockers Cowboy Junkies set to perform at Kalamazoo State Theatre
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Strap on your dancing shoes, the Cowboy Junkies are set to perform at the Kalamazoo State Theatre this fall. Forming in Toronto, Canada in 1988, the band consists of siblings Michael Timmins, Margo Timmins and Peter Timmins, along with Michael's lifelong friend Alan Anton, according to organizers.
WMU moves liquor license to new student center, but it won’t be for new pub
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Western Michigan University’s new student center now has its own liquor license. Kalamazoo’s City Commission approved a license Monday, April 15, that allows WMU to sell beer, wine and cocktails for consumption on premises during scheduled functions at its student center. If you purchase a...
"Sondheim on Sondheim" opens Friday at Kalamazoo's Farmers Alley Theatre
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As the famed Gilmore Keyboard Festival starts this week in Kalamazoo, the city's only professional, equity theatre is staging a musical revue profiling the talents of legendary Broadway composer, Stephen Sondheim. "Sondheim on Sondheim" tells the story of the musical theatre great's life, career and relationships.
The Accidentals tour West Michigan to promote new "Cover Art" album
NPR calls The Accidentals "among the most emotionally compelling songwriters of our time." Texas Lifestyle Magazine chose them as the band to see at Austin City Limits, South By Southwest, and for good reason!. The Accidentals released three new albums in one year, and the all-female band is now celebrating...
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