Encore Magazine

11/25/2025

'A Pillar of Hope and Resilience' Under its new director, the Douglass Community Association continues to thrive.

“Throughout its history, DCA has been a pillar of hope and resilience, addressing local needs and uplifting underrepresented voices." says Carl A. Page, DCA board member.

Read the story here https://encorekalamazoo.com/a-pillar-of-hope-and-resilience/.

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A desire to see a century-old Kalamazoo organization endure is what originally drew Stacey Randolph-Ledbetter to the helm of the Douglass Community Association, but it was the people the organization […]

11/24/2025

This month's Five Faves is on filling stations that provided more than fuel.

Check out these cool stations here: https://encorekalamazoo.com/five-faves-gas-stations/

These days a trip to a gas station is mainly to fill up your tank or charge your electric vehicle. But for years, going to a gas station meant not […]

11/23/2025

Western Michigan University The Irving S. Gilmore School of Music presents Jazz Combo Student Showcase, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24, free, Dalton Center Recital Hall.

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11/22/2025

Portage Holiday Market, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Portage Parks & Recreation Building, 320 Library Lane

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11/22/2025

Western Michigan University The Irving S. Gilmore School of Music University presents Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band at 3 p.m. on Nov. 23 at Miller Auditorium.

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11/22/2025

Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 22 and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center.

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11/21/2025

Western Michigan University The Irving S. Gilmore School of Music present University Percussion Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 22 at Dalton Center Recital Hall, for free.

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11/21/2025

Enjoy a Holiday Market at 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 28–29 at the W.K. Kellogg Manor House, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive.

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11/20/2025

Meet Sheri Welsh — The new chair for the Small Business Association of Michigan has entrepreneurship is in her DNA.

“The ability to control your own destiny and to provide a service or run an operation in a way that impacts other people’s lives and your community positively and gives you the ability to be able to give back to your community in the way that you want to — that is very appealing.”

Read more here: https://encorekalamazoo.com/sheri-welsh/

Sheri Welsh comes from a family rich in entrepreneurial spirit, and she has recently been appointed the chair of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), which advocates for and […]

11/20/2025

The jolly season in Kalamazoo will officially begin Nov. 22 when the Maple Hill Auto Group Holiday Parade brings floats, giant balloons, marching bands and Santa too to downtown Kalamazoo.

The parade starts at 11 a.m. If you can't watch it in person, you can see the parade livestreamed by the Public Media Network at publicmedianet.org.

For more information here: https://encorekalamazoo.com/first-things-31/.

Something Nostalgic Relive the ’80s withThomas Dolby  The ’80s icon that brought us the song “She Blinded Me with Science” and then became a technology innovator and professor at Johns […]

11/20/2025

The Nutcracker is preformed at Miller Auditorium Nov. 22.

This beloved ballet featuring sugar plum fairies and the Nutcracker Prince will be performed by Ballet Arts Ensemble , the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and the Kalamazoo Children's Chorus .

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11/19/2025

Western Michigan University The Irving S. Gilmore School of Music presents Luciana Souza, jazz vocalist at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 21at Dalton Center Recital Hall.

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