Community Calendar

This Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Labor Day. There is no charge.

At 15 years old, Blue is ready to leave a life spent on the run with her eccentric artist mother, Scarlet. For too long, Blue and Scarlet have been hiding from HIM, a shadow man Blue has never actually seen. Landing in South Haven, Michigan, they find a welcoming community, but Scarlet’s dark history continues to follow them. This beautiful and gripping psychological thriller examines the powerful relationships between mother/daughter and trauma/art. Visit the Western Michigan Area Show following our discussion to view local artists.

Please note that this event will not be livestreamed or posted on YouTube.
All book discussions are free, open to the public, and take place in-person at the Meader Fine Arts Library. Participants do not need to have read the book, but it will help facilitate the overall discussion. Preregistration is encouraged.

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What happens when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins come together? The answer unfolds in Million Dollar Quartet, transporting audiences back to December 4, 1956, when these four music legends gathered at Sun Studio in Memphis for an unforgettable jam session. The result is a night filled with electrifying performances and timeless rock and roll classics that defined an era. With a sensational set list featuring hits like “Blue Suede Shoes” and “I Walk the Line,” this Tony Award-nominated show invites audiences to celebrate the legacy of the music that changed the world. Don’t miss the chance to experience history in the making.

Tibbits Opera House is partnering with the Coldwater Community Center to offer a pre-show reception for the June 14th performance. Join your friends for heavy hors d’oevres and dessert in the Tibbits Art Gallery at 6pm and then sit with them for the Million Dollar Quartet performance. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the ticket price but are available at the Ghost Light Bar. Reception and ticket price is $73.

The Kalamazoo Nature Center is offering free admission in celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day. We hope to see you on the trails!

Other free admission days in 2025:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 20
First day of National Park Week: April 19
KNC’s Earth Day Celebration: April 26
Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19
Great American Outdoors Acts Anniversary: Aug. 4
National Public Lands Day: Sept. 27
Veterans Day: Nov. 11
Buy Local Art & Gift Fair: December 6

This Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Labor Day. There is no charge.

Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.

Join the KIA as we remember Juneteenth, which is a holiday that commemorates the abolishment of slavery in the United States. Participate in various activities, like guided tours of African American artists, drop-in low-mess art activities, and more.

Please note that this event will not be livestreamed or posted on YouTube.

Join us for an inspiring evening with acclaimed Detroit artist Dr. Hubert Massey, the 2025 juror for the West Michigan Area Show. Massey is renowned for his large-scale public murals and frescoes, which often celebrate the rich cultural history of Michigan and its people. Massey will share insights from his distinguished career, exploring his creative process, the inspiration behind his work, and the significance of public art in building community. Following the lecture, Massey will lead a brief gallery walk through the West Michigan Area Show exhibition, offering his expert perspective on selected works and highlighting the themes and techniques that stood out to him as a juror.

Dr. Hubert Massey is an award-winning Kresge Fine Arts Fellow. His distinctive fresco murals grace the halls of such notable Michigan destinations as the Flint Institute of the Arts, Detroit Athletic Club, and his alma mater, Grand Valley State University. He studied at the University of London’s Slade Institute of Fine Arts and later learned the centuries-old fresco technique from former assistants of legendary artist Diego Rivera.

Please note that this event will not be livestreamed or posted on YouTube.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR SPECIFIC SHOW DATES AND TIMES

What happens when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins come together? The answer unfolds in Million Dollar Quartet, transporting audiences back to December 4, 1956, when these four music legends gathered at Sun Studio in Memphis for an unforgettable jam session. The result is a night filled with electrifying performances and timeless rock and roll classics that defined an era. With a sensational set list featuring hits like “Blue Suede Shoes” and “I Walk the Line,” this Tony Award-nominated show invites audiences to celebrate the legacy of the music that changed the world. Don’t miss the chance to experience history in the making.

Tibbits Opera House is partnering with the Coldwater Community Center to offer a pre-show reception for the June 14th performance. Join your friends for heavy hors d’oevres and dessert in the Tibbits Art Gallery at 6pm and then sit with them for the Million Dollar Quartet performance. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the ticket price but are available at the Ghost Light Bar. Reception and ticket price is $73.

This Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Labor Day. There is no charge.