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Kalamazoo Valley Museum230 N. Rose Street5:00 – 8:00 pmKalamazoo Valley Museum is all abuzz with bees! Join them for a BEE MARKET, bee exhibits, honey snacks, music, and books for the whole family.

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Kalamazoo Book Arts CenterPark Trades Center - Suite 103A326 W. Kalamazoo Avenue6:00 – 9:00 pmPamela Paulsrud's work in paper-making and book arts explores energy and vibration, letters and lines, and her love of the land.

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Sarah and Brandon Lyons of Letters to Sarah Metalsmithing

– Art on the Mall 2018Photo by Sam Zomer

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the Park Trades Center326 W. Kalamazoo Avenue5:00 – 9:00 pmOne of the largest art communities with 95 studios and over 100 artists, artisans and small businesses. Works in glass, paint, wood, pottery, metalsmithing, and much more.

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Kalamazoo Junior Girls Organization1114 W. Paterson Street6:00 – 9:00 pmJoin self-taught artist Greatlake Rome as he showcases his artwork along with other upcoming artists. Music, appetizers and networking will capture the evening.

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Sarkozy Bakery350 E. Michigan AvenueSuite 1005:00 – 8:00 pmKen works in acrylics and a quirky sense of humor. Many of his paintings are bakery inspired.

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Suzanne's Organics Salon254 E. Michigan Avenue6:00 – 9:00 pmAlways intrigued by the relationships between nature/architecture and quiet/chaos, Jonathan Bader's large-scale impressionist paintings aim to capture the beauty and tension of those juxtapositions.

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Tempo Vino Winery260 E. Michigan Avenue5:00 – 8:00 pmAmy Resseguie's artistic style incorporates animals, vibrant bold colors, numerous creatures, and funky designs

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Fuze - kitchen & bar214 E. Michigan Avenue5:00 – 9:00 pmMike Ortega's work is an explora-tion of abstract styles and colors; acrylic on canvas.

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InForm Architecture401 E. Michigan AvenueSuite 1005:00 – 8:00 pmZoe Beaudry is an oil painter and portrait artist whose practice examines the dissolution of personal identity through contemporary disturbances to the boundaries of self.

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Inspiring Hands Spa219 S. Westnedge Avenue5:30 – 8:00 pmOne of self-taught artist Tina Smith's favorite paintings was the Ballycurrin lighthouse situated on Lough Corrib, Ireland's second largest lake.

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Light SpotComerica Building151 S. Rose StreetSuite 1025:00 – 8:00 pmHassan Alsaeed is a local photog-rapher/filmmaker and LightSpot co-owner and will display his classic style portrait work.

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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts435 W. South Street5:00 – 8:00 pmThe two-day KIA Fair starts at 3 pm, with Art Hop fun in the Beer Garden at the museum, 4-10 pm, with music, food, libations, and people-watching.

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The Ladies' Library Association333 S. Park Street5:00 – 8:00 pmThe LLA invites you to enjoy ice cream and home-baked pie treats as you view local artists’ works displayed in our historic building. Tours available.

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Willis Law491 W. South Street5:00 – 8:00 pmFor Brendan Barnes, art has power, for it is not what we understand that intrigues us, but what is hidden that causes us to wonder.

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WOOD TV-8 Downtown Studio151 S. Rose Street5:00 – 8:00 pmSoul Artistry LLC curates an arts experience featuring regional performing artist Nick Baxter and regional visual artist Chanel Shifon.

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Rose Gold Coffee Company220 W. Michigan Avenue5:00 – 8:00 pmMadison Strayer's illustrations are a "neotraditional" mixed bag of sorts, each piece representing the weird style she is exploring on her young art journey.

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JULYSAVE THE DATE

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AUGUST 25 • 4:00pmat The Playhouse atKalamazoo College

Who will we celebrate in 2019?

Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo Epic Center, Suite 203359 S. Kalamazoo Mall5:00 – 8:00 pmDavid Elhart's method is to present his art in the form of engagement offering subjects of challenging function.

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Aardema Wood Floors316 S. Kalamazoo MallSuite 112 5:00 – 8:00 pmShades of Summer: hand/finger paintings on canvas & wood panels by local Kalamazoo artist, Bridget Fox.

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Black Arts & Cultural CenterEpic Center, Suite 202359 S. Kalamazoo Mall5:00 – 8:00 pmMaya James is an internationally achieving multimedia black concep-tual artist whose work has been featured at the "Best Juried Venue" in Artprize Grand Rapids 2018.

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Artisan Sandwich Co.348 S. Kalamazoo Mall5:00 – 8:00 pmNadja Van Pelt uses watercolors to embrace the creepier side of art and marry it with bright eye-catching colors.

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Central City Tap Houseand Whiskey Bar359 S. Kalamazoo Mall5:00 – 8:00 pmValerie Ott (Photographer) and Sarah Boucher (Hair/Makeup Stylist) have been working together for 8 years to make the women they photograph feel beautiful inside and out.

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Consumers Credit Union125 S. Kalamazoo Mall5:00 – 8:00 pmThroughout her work, Kimberly Barrett explores subliminal thoughts, sleeping dreams, fantasies, and musings; humanizing even the whimsical, jarring imagery faced in our subconscious mind.

22KVCC Center for New Media& Arcus Gallery100 E. Michigan Avenue5:30 – 8:00 pmArt & New Media graduates are highlighted in this exhibit featuring their best work in graphic design, illustration, web design, animation, and video.

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Maiya Janay andLinda Hoard Photography316 S. Kalamazoo MallSuite 1065:00 – 8:00 pmNay Cook, a poet, comedian and speaker, has been featured on the stages of LaughFest, Grand Rapids City Hall, plus schools and churches.

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23Earthly Delights at Amy Zane132 S. Kalamazoo Mall5:00 – 9:00 pmThere’s a lot of daydreaming and pondering that goes into the work of Seth Pitt, two things he finds quite indispensable to the enjoyment of his time here.

24Gazelle Sports214 S. Kalamazoo Mall5:00 – 8:00 pmNaomi Lyn is a freelance photogra-pher. In addition to photography, she runs an Etsy shop selling handmade prints, greeting cards, ceramics, and macramé.

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MRC artWorks330 S. Kalamazoo Mall5:00 – 9:00 pmA working gallery and studio for adults living with disabilities. The June window theme is: "Celebrate Art!" featuring stars and explosions of color.

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Mercantile Bank of Michigan107 W. Michigan Avenue5:00 – 8:00 pmThe S.T.R.E.E.T. Afterschool Program for boys ages 10-17 at the Community Healing Center is designed to provide them with a safe and supportive environment.

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Public Media NetworkEpic Center, Suite 300359 S. Kalamazoo Mall5:00 – 8:00 pmDiscover Public Media Network's creative media lab, explore virtual reality, and enjoy the art of their featured artists John Withee and Brian Durnil.

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Vallance Company -Real Estate Services316 S. Kalamazoo MallSuite 1105:00 – 8:00 pmThomas Peters - Astrophotography inspired by the amazing universe. Michael Gunderson - Functional and whimsical pottery.

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StarbucksRadisson Plaza Hotel100 W. Michigan Avenue5:00 – 8:00 pmEvery rock has a story to tell. Diane Jones uses Mandalas to tell that story, offering a balance of visual elements, symbolizing unity and harmony.

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Radisson - Parfet Boardroom 100 W. Michigan Avenue5:00 – 8:00 pmKeegan Nordby explores various states experienced while dealing with depression and the mental noise that accompanies each one using a wide range of sounds.

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ZaziosRadisson Plaza Hotel100 W. Michigan Avenue5:00 – 8:00 pmSam Kirkendall's work is an ongoing photographic tour through Michigan's Public Lands, featuring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

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Webster’s PrimeRadisson Plaza Hotel, 2nd Floor100 W. Michigan Avenue7:00 – 10:00 pmStories and Songs with Carrie McFerrin featuring Anna P.S. and Dacia Bridges in a Nashville-style songwriters’ round.

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Webster’s PrimeRadisson Plaza Hotel, 2nd Floor100 W. Michigan Avenue5:00 – 8:00 pmMichael DelaRosa's inspiration comes from music, memories, Mother Nature, and the only true promise we will have: life and death.

34Pop City Popcorn346 S. Kalamazoo Mall5:00 – 8:00 pmRichard Holcomb is a 30 year graphic designer whose specialty is image retouching. His current work includes product retouching for a cereal manufacturer in Battle Creek.

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JOIN US FOR FREE CONCERTS IN BRONSON PARK!

Sunday, June 9th • 4 pmKari Lynch Band

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38Little Sprout Children’s Boutique3009 Oakland Drive4:00 – 7:00 pmJoin us as we celebrate the young artists from Winchell Elementary School!

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Vine Neighborhood Association814 S. Westnedge Avenue6:00 – 8:00 pmInspired by the mystic in the ordinary and passion for understanding, Ellen Nelson's oil-paintings find beauty, truth, and meaning in chaotic patterns of everyday life.

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On the Kalamazoo Mall - on the corner of South Street

Friday, June 7TH

12:00 - 1:00 pm Kanola Band3:30 - 4:15 pm Carrie McFerrin & Company4:45 - 5:30 pm Dacia and Cori6:00 - 6:45 pm Whiskey Before Breakfast7:15 - 8:00 pm The Mainstays

Saturday, June 8TH

12:30 - 1:15 pm Hiryu Daiko1:45 - 2:30 pm Susie Parr Trio3:00 - 3:45 pm Yolonda Lavender4:15 - 5:00 pm Fourth Feel

PLUS - Performances by DJ Dan Steely throughout the weekend!

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2D MIXED MEDIABlack Thread Studio, Eana AgopianHaley Rose Design Studio, Haley HoardWood and Silver, Julie Freniere-Gibson

3D MIXED MEDIAScrimshaw by Mark ThogersonWright Sales, Sharon Wright

CERAMICSClaywood, Tammeron FrancisJud TanjaKyoko, Kyoko Magari-BallMage SkySheila Koeman Pottery

DRAWING/PASTEL/PRINTSPeninsula Prints, Natalia Wohletz

FIBER/LEATHERKimi Colors, Kimberly Johnson Lava Shoes, Maria-Paz GonzalezPicnic Prints, Jill TerwilligerYanaDee, Yana Weglarz

GLASSArt in the Sun, Sharon ArnstonAvolio Glass, Judith KonesniGlass Art Kalamazoo, Carrie VanderbushHouse Jewelry and Glass, Linda KekicLorrie SimonMartha MillisVicki Alexander

JEWELRY NON-PRECIOUSBeads of Blue Water, Yehudit NewmanEclectic Redesigns by Julie Marie Jewelry, Julie MatosFired Up Studio, Helen NelsonImpressions by Kris, Kris GreenLove Leather Wraps, Peggy GerhartPsoma Design, Stacy Koviak-DavidsonTiry Originals, LLC, Patty TiryWaterstone, Ryan Lapeer

JEWELRY PRECIOUSBobbie PetersDavid DyerIan MiddletonLauren SchildbergLetters to Sarah Metalsmithing, Sarah LyonsThe Gifted Hand, Marsha Callahan

METALArc Academy, Stephen ChristenaKarla's Krafty Kreations, Karla Dentler

PAINTINGAnita BrettArt Pippin, Pippin SchupbachCoco SweezyThe Art of Anna Barnhart

PHOTOGRAPHYCutler Valley Photography, Jutta WilberdingWilliam Christiansen

SCULPTUREDavid MontagueScott Jolman's Metal Design & Fabrication

WOODJBL Woodworks, James LiskiewiczWest Michigan Wood Turners

Over 50+ Local Artist Booths will line the Kalamazoo Mall and South Street. Come browse, shop and enjoy art demonstrations and live entertainment!

Show HoursFRI - JUNE 7th

Noon to 8:00 pm

SAT - JUNE 8th9:00 am to 5:00 pm

KALAMAZOO – SUNDAYS 4 pm at Bronson Park

Summertime

Yolonda LavenderJUNE 23 -

OSHTEMO – SUNDAYS 6 pm at Flesher Field

JUNE 27 - The Boy Band

PORTAGE – THURSDAYS 7 pm at Overlander Band Shell

june schedule

SPONSORED BYFor Full Summer Schedule, visit:

KalamazooArts.org

Kalamazoo SingersKari Lynch BandKalamazoo Concert BandLake Effect Jazz Big Band

JUNE 2 -JUNE 9 -JUNE 16 -JUNE 30 -

DOWNTOWN KALAMAZOO – WEDNESDAYS 5 - 8 pm at Bates Alley

Dj Disobedience (with special guests)Jazz & Creative InstituteSo Long BelladonnaBlack Arts & Cultural Center

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JUNE 23 - “SHOUT!”, a FantasticTribute to the Fab Four

PARCHMENT – SUNDAYS 6:30 pm at Kindleberger Park

JOIN US FOR FREE CONCERTS ALL SUMMER LONG!

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