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rgeted circulation and consistent, high-quality editorial content. Our loyal readership relies on Encore to bring them the stories that help them make the most of living in Southwest Michigan. Encore Magazine is a publication of Encore Publications, Inc.

Check out this months special feature. Revealed 2025 by Encore's Brian K. Powers. Here is the first unsee photo of the i...
12/02/2025

Check out this months special feature. Revealed 2025 by Encore's Brian K. Powers. Here is the first unsee photo of the issue. While on a shoot, Powers captured this adorable alpaca duo watching him work.

See them all here: https://encorekalamazoo.com/revealed-2025/.

WMU Theatre presents Next Stop, Broadway on Dec. 4–6 at 7:30 p.m.Broadway actress Lana Gordon will join seniors from the...
12/02/2025

WMU Theatre presents Next Stop, Broadway on Dec. 4–6 at 7:30 p.m.

Broadway actress Lana Gordon will join seniors from the Western Michigan University musical theater program for this annual cabaret performance in WMU’s Williams Theatre.

For more information, visit https://encorekalamazoo.com/the-arts-34/.

Kalamazoo Art Hop's Create on Dec. 5.Honoring the beauty of handmade art is the focus of this month's Art Hop in downtow...
12/02/2025

Kalamazoo Art Hop's Create on Dec. 5.

Honoring the beauty of handmade art is the focus of this month's Art Hop in downtown Kalamazoo.
This free event, organized by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, runs from 5–8 p.m. and features a variety of artists’ works as well as live music and the chance to visit downtown businesses.
Visit https://encorekalamazoo.com/the-arts-34/ for more information.

Early Music Michigan presents An Early American Holiday on Dec. 6.Diverse repertoires of music from New England, New Fr...
12/02/2025

Early Music Michigan presents An Early American Holiday on Dec. 6.

Diverse repertoires of music from New England, New France and New Spain will be featured in this performance at 3 p.m. at Kalamazoo First Congregational UCC, 345 W. Michigan Ave.

Early American classical and folk music for instruments and voices will be featured alongside the choral writing of Lowell Mason and unique harmony of shape note singing from William Billings.

Visit https://encorekalamazoo.com/the-arts-34/.

Western Michigan University The Irving S. Gilmore School of Music presents Western Horn Choir for FREE at 7:30 p.m. on...
12/02/2025

Western Michigan University The Irving S. Gilmore School of Music presents Western Horn Choir for FREE at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4. at the Dalton Center Recital Hall. https://encorekalamazoo.com/the-arts-34/

If you are into vehicles that can get down and dirty, then the Michigan Off-Road Orama Dec. 5–7 at the Kalamazoo County ...
12/02/2025

If you are into vehicles that can get down and dirty, then the Michigan Off-Road Orama Dec. 5–7 at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center will provide the chance to get up close and personal.

Owners of Michigan Off-Road Orama, including classic and custom 4x4's, custom side-by-sides, classic dirt bikes, dune buggies, and other off-road vehicles, are invited to display their rides for free. In addition, vendors will sell accessories and other off-road items. More information at, https://encorekalamazoo.com/first-things-32/.

The Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience at the Gilmore Car Museum presents a mile of holiday light displays from 5–9 p...
12/01/2025

The Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience at the Gilmore Car Museum presents a mile of holiday light displays from 5–9 p.m. on select dates through Jan. 4.

In addition to this outdoor driving tour, the event features indoor activities, including a "Christmas Through the Decades" exhibit with festive room displays from the early 1900s to the 1990s and a Festival of Trees with 40 uniquely decorated trees. Themed days include a chance to meet favorite fairy tale and holiday characters on Thursdays and live music and fireworks on Fridays. Link in bio.



Special Issue! Revealed 2025 Unseen images from Encore; An oasis in the Eastside community provides learning and peace f...
12/01/2025

Special Issue! Revealed 2025 Unseen images from Encore; An oasis in the Eastside community provides learning and peace for kids; Meet Lucinda Stinson who has a long career in health care has led her to Lending Hands; Annual awards recognize contributions to the arts community; A Gift guide for your local holiday shopping plus Events of Note, The Arts and much more. Visit www.encorekalamazoo.com.

The Irving S. Gilmore School of Music presents Multimedia Arts Technology Studio Recital at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 1, 3 & 4,...
11/30/2025

The Irving S. Gilmore School of Music presents Multimedia Arts Technology Studio Recital at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 1, 3 & 4, at Dalton Center Lecture Hall, free. www.encorekalamazoo.com
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11/30/2025

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For the price of a pair of new underwear or an item of warm clothing, you can have a good time for a good cause at Minis...
11/29/2025

For the price of a pair of new underwear or an item of warm clothing, you can have a good time for a good cause at Ministry with Community's annual Underwear Party, set for 5–7 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Lawrence Education Center at Beacon Kalamazoo (formerly Borgess Hospital).

This annual event gathers warm clothing and raises funds for Ministry's daytime shelter, which provides resources and meals for those experiencing homelessness, substance abuse or other crises. The organization is seeking donations of underwear, thermal wear and winter gear for adults in sizes medium to 3XL as well as monetary donations.

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