| Art Hop (Arts)
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Event Beginning Date:
1/01/2009
Event Ending Date:
12/31/2009
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| 5 -7 pm, some times may vary |
| Various downtown locations |
| Art Hop is a free event on the first Friday of every month. It features new art exhibits in a fun, casual atmosphere. Galleries and businesses host the shows, and you can hop around from one exhibit to the other. Meet the artists and make new friends at the Art Hop. Download a map and schedule at kalamazooarts.com or pick up one at the Epic Center.
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| Free
(H)
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| 269-342-5059 |
| http://www.KalamazooArts.com |
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| Art Hop (Arts)
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Event Beginning Date:
1/01/2009
Event Ending Date:
12/31/2009
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| 5 -7 pm, some times may vary |
| Various downtown locations |
| Year-round on the first Friday of the month starting at 5:00 pm Kalamazoo’s art galleries and businesses open up to highlight a wide variety of different artists. Many locations offer hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Visitors can hop from one exhibit to another and learn, enjoy and purchase art directly from the artists.
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| Free
(H)
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| 269-342-5059 |
| http://www.KalamazooArts.com |
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| Meet the Velvelettes (Museum)
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Event Beginning Date:
2/14/2009
Event Ending Date:
9/27/2009
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| Kalamazoo Valley Museum |
| Costumes, awards, records, photos, video and audio celebrate the involvement of southwest Michigan “girl group” The Velvelettes in the Motown phenomenon. Commemorating Motown’s 50th Anniversary.
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| Free
(H)
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| 269-373-7990 |
| http://www.kalamazoomuseum.org |
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| American Perspectives: Modernism from the Collection (Arts)
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Event Beginning Date:
4/25/2009
Event Ending Date:
8/30/2009
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| Tues. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm, Sun. 12 - 5 pm |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts |
| This exhibition from the KIA collection includes works by artists featured in Georgia O'Keeffe and Her Times (Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley, John Marin, Charles Sheeler and others), as well as prominent modern artists from Michigan.
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| $
(H)
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| 269-349-7775 |
| http://www.kiarts.org |
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| Wednesday Night Cruise-Ins (General)
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Event Beginning Date:
5/06/2009
Event Ending Date:
9/30/2009
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| 6 - 9 pm |
| Gilmore Car Museum |
| Show off your "Pride & Joy," enjoy oldies music, snap a photo in front of the 1930s gas station and EAT at the authentic 1941 "George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner!" Museum Grounds open, exhibit buildings are closed.
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| Free
(H)
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| 269-671-5089 |
| http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org |
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| In Plane View (Museum)
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Event Beginning Date:
5/08/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/31/2009
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| Mon - Sat 9 am - 5 pm. Sun 12 - 5 pm |
| Air Zoo |
| "In Plane View," an exhibition of 56 large-format photographs by Carolyn Russo, showcases the aesthetic quality of some of the National Air and Space Museum's iconic aircraft. With up-close facets, sculptural forms and life-like elements, "In Plane View" directs viewers' attention to the often-overlooked simple elegance of aircraft design. Russo exposes the bold colors, textures, shapes and patterns that characterize diverse flying machines and, with her lens, transforms technology into art.
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| $
(H)
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| 269-382-6555 |
| http://www.airzoo.org |
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| "Jump to Japan" (Special Event
)
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Event Beginning Date:
5/09/2009
Event Ending Date:
9/07/2009
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| Mon - Sat 9 am - 5 pm. Sun 9 am - 1 pm |
| Kalamazoo Valley Museum |
| Discover aspects of Japanese culture through hands-on activities and environments based on the art forms of animation, manga, woodblock prints and traditional scrolls.
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| Free
(H)
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| 269-373-7990 |
| http://www.kalamazoomuseum.org |
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| "Georgia O'Keeffe and Her Times: American Modernism from the Lane Collection of the Museum of Fine A (Arts)
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Event Beginning Date:
5/09/2009
Event Ending Date:
9/13/2009
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| Tue Wed Sat 10 am-5 pm, Thu & Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sun |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts |
| Features works by O'Keeffe, Charles Sheeler, Arthur Dove, Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley and others.
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| $8, $6 Students & Seniors, $4 KIA members
(H)
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| 269-349-7775 |
| http://www.kiarts.org |
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| Mixer on the Mall (General)
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Event Beginning Date:
6/10/2009
Event Ending Date:
8/26/2009
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| Wednesdays, 5 - 7:30 pm |
| North Kalamazoo Mall |
| Every Wednesday during the summer months from 5 – 7 pm the North mall downtown comes alive with music, libations and festivities. Join locals for one of Kalamazoo’s most enjoyable warm weather mid-week events.
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| Free
(H)
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| 269-388-2830 |
| http://www.central-city.net |
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| Mixer on the Mall (General)
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Event Beginning Date:
6/10/2009
Event Ending Date:
8/26/2009
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| Wednesdays, 5 - 7:30 pm |
| North Kalamazoo Mall |
| It's an after-work party that feautres, unique, and up-and-coming musicians along with great beverages; and the opportunity to network and meet new people. The schedule includes Afro-Latin jazz, alternative, rhythm and blues, blues, rockabilly, and great Motown covers.
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| $1
(H)
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| 269-388-2830 |
| http://www.central-city.net |
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| Summer Day Camp Science Adventure at Kellogg Bird Sanctuary (Educational)
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Event Beginning Date:
6/22/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/24/2009
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| Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am - 3 pm |
| Kellogg Bird Sanctuary |
| Sanctuary staff, working in collaboration with MSU faculty, staff and graduate students, will lead four one-week Summer Day Camp Adventures. Campers will participate in engaging, hands-on activities and explore the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Kellogg Biological Station and Kellogg Forest.
Camp is open for children ages 6 to 12 years (6 year old campers must have completed kindergarten).
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| $120 per session
(H)
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| 269-671-2510 |
| http://www.kbs.msu.edu/birdsanctuary |
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| Wild Wednesdays (Children’s Activities
)
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Event Beginning Date:
6/24/2009
Event Ending Date:
8/05/2009
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| 7 - 8 pm |
| Kellogg Bird Sanctuary |
| Join in the fun this summer during Wild Wednesdays at the MSU Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. The Bird Sanctuary will offer five one-hour family programs every other Wednesday. Activities are planned for families with children three to six years old, and each week’s program covers a different topic:
June 10 Duck, Duck, Goose
June 24 Water, Water Everywhere
July 8 Flying Dino
July 22 Hummingbird Hunt
August 5 Weather Wizards
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| Free to members, non-members pay general admission
(H)
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| 269-671-2510 |
| http://www.kbs.msu.edu/birdsanctuary |
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| Take my wife...please (Theatre/Broadway
)
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Event Beginning Date:
6/26/2009
Event Ending Date:
8/01/2009
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| Fri. & Sat. 8:30 pm |
| New Vic Theatre |
| An original New Vic comedy revue of Anglo-American humor. A perfect summer evening of fun and laughter.
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| $23
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| 269-381-3328 |
| http://www.newvictheatre.org |
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| The Full Monty (Musical)
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Event Beginning Date:
6/30/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/12/2009
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| Tues. - Fri. 8:30 pm; Sat. 6 & 9 pm; Sun. 5 pm |
| Barn Theatre, Augusta, MI |
| This raucous and heartfelt musical is centered on six unemployed steelworkers who go to great lengths to make some cash and help out a friend in trouble.
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| $
(H)
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| 269-731-4121 |
| http://www.barntheatre.com |
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| Kalamazoo Kings Professional Baseball (Sporting)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/03/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/03/2009
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| 7:05 pm |
| Mayor's Riverfront Park |
| Kalamazoo Kings vs. Washington Wild Things
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| $
(H)
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| 269-388-8326 |
| http://www.kalamazookings.com |
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| Kalamazoo Kings Professional Baseball (Sporting)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/04/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/04/2009
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| 5:05 pm |
| Mayor's Riverfront Park |
| Kalamazoo Kings vs. Washington Wild Things. After the game there will be a concert performed by Matt Giraud's band Drop 35. After the concert there will be a fireworks show.
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| $
(H)
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| 269-388-8326 |
| http://www.kalamazookings.com |
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| Kalamazoo Speedway - Enduro Race #3 (Sporting)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/04/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/04/2009
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| 7 pm |
| Kalamazoo Speedway |
| Belle Tire's Stars & Stripes 200. Fireworks, Powder Puff #1, Spectator Drags, Zoo Bowling w/Cars, Free Bus Rides.
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| $18 - $62
(H)
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| 269-692-2423 |
| http://www.kalamazoospeedway.com |
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| Schoolcraft's 84th Independence Day Celebration (Festivals/Fairs/Parades)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/04/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/04/2009
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| All Day |
| Schoolcraft, Michigan |
| Food, fun parade, fireworks, and more!
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| Free
(H)
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| 269-679-4304 |
| http://schoolcraft4th.vpweb.com |
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| Kalamazoo Kings Professional Baseball (Sporting)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/05/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/05/2009
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| 4:05 pm |
| Mayor's Riverfront Park |
| Kalamazoo Kings vs. Washington Wild Things
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| $
(H)
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| 269-388-8326 |
| http://www.kalamazookings.com |
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| Sunday Concerts in the Park (Concerts)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/05/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/05/2009
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| 4 pm |
| Bronson Park |
| Local Motive
Rain site: First Baptist Church
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| Free
(H)
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| 269-342-5059 |
| http://www.KalamazooArts.com |
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| Father-Daughter Take a Walk Together Day (Outdoor/Nature
)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/07/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/07/2009
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| 6 pm |
| Junior Girls Organization, 1114 Paterson Street |
| July 7th is Father-Daughter Take a Walk Together Day! Why not take a walk together on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail? Light refreshments will be provided as well as pedometers for the first 100 participants.
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| FREE
(H)
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| 269-373-5073 |
| www.kalcounty.com/parks/krvt/trailprogramming.htm |
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| Naomi Kudo, piano (Concerts)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/08/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/08/2009
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| 7:30 pm |
| First Baptist Church, 315 W. Michigan |
| Program to include works by Haydn, Chopin and Mendelssohn.
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| $20 Adults, $5 Students
(H)
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| 269-382-7774 |
| http://www.fontanachamberarts.org |
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| Gazelle Sports Historic Walks (Educational)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/09/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/09/2009
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| 6:30 pm |
| Crane Park |
| Westnedge Hill
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| Free
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| 269-342-5996 |
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| Lunch & Learn Series - Safety Day (Children’s Activities
)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/09/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/09/2009
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| 11 am - 12 pm |
| Millennium Park |
| Join in for an interactive session with a Portage police officer and fireman, a paramedic and the American Red Cross as they discuss the best ways to stay safe. Safety vehicles will be on hand for you to see and explore - provided they are not out on an emergency.
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| Free
(H)
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| 269-329-4522 |
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| KVBA Blues Festival (Festivals/Fairs/Parades)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/09/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/12/2009
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| Thur. 5 - 11 pm; Fri. 5 pm - 1 am; Sat. 12 pm - 1 |
| Arcadia Creek Festival Place |
| A festival to preserve and support blues music in the greater Kalamazoo area.
Two dozen bands will plan on alternating stages. There are children's activities and music workshops. Presented by the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association.
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| $5, $10, $12
(H)
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| 269-381-6514 |
| http://www.kvba.org |
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| Gazelle Sports Historic Walks (Educational)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/10/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/10/2009
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| 8 am |
| Gazelle Sports, 215 S. Kalamazoo Mall |
| Downtown Theaters & Auditoriums: Past & Present.
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| Free
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| 269-342-5996 |
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| The Mahans - In Search of the Illusive Lighthouses (General)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/10/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/10/2009
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| 6:30 pm |
| Hayloft Theatre |
| This multimedia presentation features numerous lighthouses and other Great Lakes subjects, accompanied by music, the Mahans' narration, and sounds recorded as they traveled.
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| Free
(H)
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| 269-329-4522 |
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| Kalamazoo County 4-H Open Horse Show (Convention/Show)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/10/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/12/2009
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| Fri. begins at 12 pm; Sat. & Sun. begins at 9 am |
| Kalamazoo County Fairground |
| Presented by the Kalamazoo County 4-H Club and featuring a family-oriented open horse show.
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| Free
(H)
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| 269-383-8648 |
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| Pacifica Quartet (Concerts)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/10/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/10/2009
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| 7:30 pm |
| First Baptist Church, 315 W. Michigan |
| The electrifying Pacifica Quartet returns to Kalamazoo for their latest installment of the complete string quartets of Beethoven.
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| $20 Adults, $5 Students
(H)
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| 269-382-7774 |
| http://www.fontanachamberarts.org |
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| Kalamazoo Speedway - "Fan"tastic Friday Low Dough Show (Sporting)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/10/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/10/2009
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| 7 pm |
| Kalamazoo Speedway |
| 3 in 1 Show. Following the races, come and listen to "The Bronk Brothers" Jammin' at the Zoo Concert.
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| $
(H)
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| 269-692-2423 |
| http://www.kalamazoospeedway.com |
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| Kalamazoo Kings Professional Baseball (Sporting)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/10/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/10/2009
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| 7:05 pm |
| Mayor's Riverfront Park |
| Kalamazoo Kings vs. Rockford RiverHawks
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| $
(H)
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| 269-388-8326 |
| http://www.kalamazookings.com |
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| 4th Annual BTR Park Criterium (Sporting)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/11/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/11/2009
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| 8 am - 4:30 pm |
| BTR Park on WMU's Parkview Campus |
| Bike race, kid's race, food and beverage vendors.
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| Free
(H)
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| 269-387-2072 |
| http://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org |
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| Kalamazoo Kings Professional Baseball (Sporting)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/11/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/11/2009
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| 7:05 pm |
| Mayor's Riverfront Park |
| Kalamazoo Kings vs. Rockford RiverHawks
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| $
(H)
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| 269-388-8326 |
| http://www.kalamazookings.com |
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| Pacifica Quartet (Concerts)
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Event Beginning Date:
7/11/2009
Event Ending Date:
7/11/2009
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| 7:30 pm |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center |
| The electrifying Pacifica Quartet returns to Kalamazoo for their latest installment of the complete string quartets of Beethoven.
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