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As Michigan Virus Cases Surge, State Would Rather Add Vaccinations Than Restrictions

By , & & Karen Zamora • Apr 16, 2021
Gordon Evans / WMUK

Coronavirus cases are surging in Michigan. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan's chief medical executive, about the state's decision not to implement new restrictions.

With 'Vibrations,' Jordan Hamilton Explores Instrumental Compositions, Improvisations

By • Apr 15, 2021
Artist and graphic designer Esan Sommersell

First Forrenland (2018), then My Thoughts Are (2019), then Vibrations (2021). That was the 3-album musical arch in Jordan Hamilton's mind over several years, as the cellist/songwriter continued gigging, writing, soloing, collaborating, and producing. In a conversation with Cara Lieurance, Hamilton talks about why he wanted to make an all-instrumental album, and shares stories on how the new pieces on Vibrations came together, as they listen to "Diatomic," "Radiation," "Reflection," "Circuits" and "Tidal." 


The Portage Library Is Expanding

By • Apr 15, 2021
Portage District Library

The Portage District Library is closed until early May, 2021. It's moving to a temporary location while its building is expanded.

Art Beat: On Hostile Terrain

By • Apr 15, 2021
Undocumented Migration Project

Artist Nayda Collazo-Llorens is designing a localized, text-based installation complementing the national "Hostile Terrain 94" display at the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership at Kalamazoo College.


Kalamazoo Meetings Remain Virtual, Despite Complaints

By John McNeill • Apr 14, 2021
Kalamazoo City Hall - file photo. Photo by Sehvilla Mann, WMUK
Sehvilla Mann / WMUK

Some Kalamazoo residents aren't happy that city commissioners are keeping all of their meetings online. They say the Commission should hold at least some sessions in-person.

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