AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Kalamazoo Michigan. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:26:45 -0600 Kalamazoo, MI - The Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its ATHENA International Award, sponsored by Huntington Bank.... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/submit-nominations-for-athena-international-award-235633 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/submit-nominations-for-athena-international-award-235633 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Kalamazoo, MI---The Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review Get a sneak preview at this Friday's Art & All That Jazz, 5-7 p.m.! Since the museum's... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kirk-newman-art-school-faculty-review-234958 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kirk-newman-art-school-faculty-review-234958 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Kalamazoo City Commission Approves Kalamazoo Metro Transit Fare Box Rate Increase Supported By Chamber KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo City... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kalamazoo-city-commission-approves-kalamazoo-metro-transit-fare-box-rate-235078 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kalamazoo-city-commission-approves-kalamazoo-metro-transit-fare-box-rate-235078 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Kalamazoo, MI - Who hasn't watched an episode of Antique Roadshow, and thought to themselves, "I wonder if grandma's old painting is worth... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kia-hosts-3rd-annual-appraisal-day-234516 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kia-hosts-3rd-annual-appraisal-day-234516 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Get a sneak preview of the Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review and find your holiday gifts at the Gallery Shop 2009 Jewelry Showcase... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kia-jewelry-art-and-all-that-jazz-234193 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kia-jewelry-art-and-all-that-jazz-234193 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 General Admission $12, $10 with a WRKR Rocker Club Card Get a free pair of tickets to this show with the purchase of each series pass during our... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/holiday-blues-relief-chicago-rhythm-and-blues-kings-233982 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/holiday-blues-relief-chicago-rhythm-and-blues-kings-233982 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 - Watch for Miller Auditorium in the Kalamazoo Holiday Parade - Miller Auditorium holds food drive during all holiday shows - Gift Certificates and... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/miller-auditorium-news-briefs-november-12-2009-234058 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/miller-auditorium-news-briefs-november-12-2009-234058 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 After the huge success of our 40th anniversary sale last year, Miller Auditorium has made our Black Friday sale an annual event.  Keeping... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/miller-auditorium-black-friday-sale-2-tickets-to-any-show-just-50-234061 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/miller-auditorium-black-friday-sale-2-tickets-to-any-show-just-50-234061 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce has hired Kathy McClish as its events and programs assistant to assist with organizing... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/chamber-hires-mcclish-as-events-and-programs-assistant-234049 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/chamber-hires-mcclish-as-events-and-programs-assistant-234049 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Kalamazoo Public Schools and architects TowerPinkster are proud to announce that Prairie Ridge Elementary School is the first K-12 school in the... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kps-school-first-in-state-to-receive-leed-gold-certification-233676 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kps-school-first-in-state-to-receive-leed-gold-certification-233676 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Bach Festival Chorus Jim Turner, conductor with  Western Brass Quintet, organist Eric Strand, and pianist Gunta Laukmane BachFest Christmas!,... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kalamazoo-bach-festival-presents-39th-annual-bachfest-christmas-233217 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kalamazoo-bach-festival-presents-39th-annual-bachfest-christmas-233217 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Kalamazoo - When the H1N1 flu scare caused the University of Pushkin Choir to cancel its appearance at the Kalamazoo Russian Festival, Golosá, the... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kalamazoo-russian-festival-and-the-michigan-festival-of-sacred-music-233337 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kalamazoo-russian-festival-and-the-michigan-festival-of-sacred-music-233337 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Singer-songwriter and guitarist Keb’ Mo’s music is a living link to the seminal Delta blues that traveled up the Mississippi River, across the... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/keb-mo-with-guest-kristina-train-232869 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/keb-mo-with-guest-kristina-train-232869 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Parkwood-Upjohn will be participating in the Guinness World Record Sport Stacking Event. It is presented by Mr. Jim Merrills of “Experience the... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kalamazoo-public-schools-news-november-9-2009-232673 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kalamazoo-public-schools-news-november-9-2009-232673 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Loy Norrix High School will host the second annual Alumni Day. Loy Norrix graduates from 2005 through 2009 are invited to return to LNHS and share... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/news-from-kalamazoo-public-schools-second-annual-alumni-day-232258 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/news-from-kalamazoo-public-schools-second-annual-alumni-day-232258 Schools and Libraries Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Due to overwhelming popular demand, The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis has added a second performance to their performance at... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/the-christmas-music-of-mannheim-steamroller-by-chip-davis-232298 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/the-christmas-music-of-mannheim-steamroller-by-chip-davis-232298 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Kalamazoo, MI -- Broadway star Julia Murney comes to Kalamazoo this holiday season for Late Night Broadway! Ms. Murney will be joined onstage by... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/broadway-star-to-join-the-university-theatre-231805 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/broadway-star-to-join-the-university-theatre-231805 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 By Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein Directed by Jay Berkow Laura V. Shaw Theatre Rodgers and Hammerstein honor the American spirit and the... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/carousel-231871 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/carousel-231871 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 By Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein Directed by Jay Berkow Laura V. Shaw Theatre Rodgers and Hammerstein honor the American spirit and the... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/carousel-231873 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/carousel-231873 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Kalamazoo, MI -- The most anticipated event of the year at The University Theatre is here: Western Michigan University President John M. and Mrs.... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/30th-annual-president-s-performance-carousel-224372 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/30th-annual-president-s-performance-carousel-224372 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 KALAMAZOO, MI---The Kalamazoo Regional Chamber Political Action Committee successfully elected seven out of nine candidates it endorsed in the 2009... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/chamber-political-action-committee-elects-78-of-endorsed-candidates-231409 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/chamber-political-action-committee-elects-78-of-endorsed-candidates-231409 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The bus drivers of Kalamazoo Public Schools will hold a “Stuff the Bus” non-perishable food drive for Loaves and Fishes and pet food drive for... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kalamazoo-public-schools-news-november-2-2009-230585 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/kalamazoo-public-schools-news-november-2-2009-230585 Schools and Libraries Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Special Guests Dave Coverly and Jim Tobin! Kalamazoo, MI - Looking for something Fun and Free to do with the family? The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/cartoonist-of-the-year-puts-the-fun-in-family-funday-230549 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/cartoonist-of-the-year-puts-the-fun-in-family-funday-230549 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Mannheim Steamroller Celebrates 25 Years Of Christmas Music With 58 City Tour Coming To Kalamazoo’s Miller Auditorium This holiday season,... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/the-christmas-music-of-mannheim-steamroller-by-chip-davis-230544 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/kalamazoo/news/the-christmas-music-of-mannheim-steamroller-by-chip-davis-230544 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600