Community Calendar

Arts Alive is pleased to announce our next gallery show of 2025, “Savor the Flavor.” This show is open to any member of the public and all mediums are accepted.

Artists can interpret each gallery theme in any way they see fit. All ages are welcome to submit artwork. Enter up to 3 pieces per show at $5 per piece. Pieces may be submitted at the Tibbits Administration Office (93 W Chicago St. Coldwater, MI) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Pieces must be ready to display or hang. PLEASE USE HANGING WIRE because tooth hangers or anything other than hanging wire is not compatible with our system. Sculptures and all other mediums accepted. Please do not submit artwork that contains nudity. Arts Alive has the right to refuse entries. The submission deadline for this show is July 8, 2025 at 5pm and the show will hang July 9-September 1, 2025 in the Tibbits Opera House Art Gallery.

Women’s Wilderness Retreat
Saturday, August 30, 8:30 am – 7 pm

We’ll begin with a gentle yoga session. Throughout the day, enjoy a guided foraging walk, engaging art projects, practical women’s safety tips for the trails, flower arranging, mindfulness practices, and Zentangle drawing. End the day with free time or sound bathing before gathering for a relaxing dinner with wine. All meals and activities are included in fee.

Schedule:
8:30 am: Arrival at KNC’s Stryker Nature Preserve
8:45 am: Morning yoga session
9:30 am: Breakfast
10:15 am: Barn quilt square painting -or- Zentangle drawing and mindfulness
Noon: Lunch
1:30 pm: Foraging Hike
3:15 pm: Women’s trail safety
4:15 pm: Sound bathing
5:30 pm: Dinner & reflection

Fee: $175/Member, $200/Non-Member. Registration required. Audience: Adults Meet: Carver House, KNC’s Stryker Nature Preserve

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.

Arts Alive is pleased to announce our next gallery show of 2025, “Savor the Flavor.” This show is open to any member of the public and all mediums are accepted.

Artists can interpret each gallery theme in any way they see fit. All ages are welcome to submit artwork. Enter up to 3 pieces per show at $5 per piece. Pieces may be submitted at the Tibbits Administration Office (93 W Chicago St. Coldwater, MI) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Pieces must be ready to display or hang. PLEASE USE HANGING WIRE because tooth hangers or anything other than hanging wire is not compatible with our system. Sculptures and all other mediums accepted. Please do not submit artwork that contains nudity. Arts Alive has the right to refuse entries. The submission deadline for this show is July 8, 2025 at 5pm and the show will hang July 9-September 1, 2025 in the Tibbits Opera House Art Gallery.

Arts Alive is pleased to announce our next gallery show of 2025, “Savor the Flavor.” This show is open to any member of the public and all mediums are accepted.

Artists can interpret each gallery theme in any way they see fit. All ages are welcome to submit artwork. Enter up to 3 pieces per show at $5 per piece. Pieces may be submitted at the Tibbits Administration Office (93 W Chicago St. Coldwater, MI) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Pieces must be ready to display or hang. PLEASE USE HANGING WIRE because tooth hangers or anything other than hanging wire is not compatible with our system. Sculptures and all other mediums accepted. Please do not submit artwork that contains nudity. Arts Alive has the right to refuse entries. The submission deadline for this show is July 8, 2025 at 5pm and the show will hang July 9-September 1, 2025 in the Tibbits Opera House Art Gallery.

The Urban Craft Fair is BACK at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market on August 31st 10-3! Come shop local vendors over Labor Day weekend. Food trucks and music will be on hand for a fun filled day. FREE ADMISSION and parking. Bring your friends!

For show information please email lorie.money123@gmail.com

Local Artists, Taylor Scamehorn and Alex Long in collaboration with Fernando Soria and The Vine Neighborhood Association are holding a car wash fundraiser to cover food costs at a free community event in September: "A Recipe for Abundance", funded in part by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. The car wash will be held Sunday August 31st in the parking lot of the Vine Neighborhood Association 806 S. Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo 49008 from 10am-4pm there will be hot dogs and corn on the grill, and both exterior and interior car cleaning offered.

It’s Juniper the rabbit’s birthday! Join Juniper as she enjoys her birthday cake, enjoy some rabbity activities, and get a chance to learn about the birthday girl.

Free with admission! We recommend pre-registering to help us prepare for a hoppin’ good time.

Arts Alive is pleased to announce our next gallery show of 2025, “Savor the Flavor.” This show is open to any member of the public and all mediums are accepted.

Artists can interpret each gallery theme in any way they see fit. All ages are welcome to submit artwork. Enter up to 3 pieces per show at $5 per piece. Pieces may be submitted at the Tibbits Administration Office (93 W Chicago St. Coldwater, MI) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Pieces must be ready to display or hang. PLEASE USE HANGING WIRE because tooth hangers or anything other than hanging wire is not compatible with our system. Sculptures and all other mediums accepted. Please do not submit artwork that contains nudity. Arts Alive has the right to refuse entries. The submission deadline for this show is July 8, 2025 at 5pm and the show will hang July 9-September 1, 2025 in the Tibbits Opera House Art Gallery.

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.