Encore Magazine

08/19/2025

Sean Hollins, Owner of RJ’s Printing, emphasizes his commitment to the community.

“Growing up here, living and worshipping here, I see things that are needed in our community,” Hollins says. “By having that concept of being the best for the community, not just in it, I can actually help improve the quality of life for others around me.”

Read more at https://encorekalamazoo.com/rjs-printing/.

For Sean Hollins, owner of RJ’s Printing in Kalamazoo, being for the community is much more important than simply being in the community. “Growing up here, living and worshipping here, […]

08/19/2025

Beats on Bates hosts Work In Progress and DJ Playhouse at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 at Bates Alley. https://encorekalamazoo.com/the-arts-30/

08/19/2025

This month's Five fave is by Lynn Houghton. It a historian's wish list of lost local materials. Find out her top five here https://encorekalamazoo.com/five-faves-missing-artifacts/.

People in every profession use different tools to help complete their work. Each tool is important, but if some are missing, there would still be a good chance to complete […]

08/18/2025

Show Me Your Papers / A Ver, Y Tus Papeles? will feature print works by 12 artists exploring the concepts of borders, migration and dual identity. It will be displayed August 19 – September 20 in the Richmond Center's Albertine Monroe-Brown Gallery. Gallery hours are noon–6 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday.

08/18/2025

Wednesday Drive-ins presents Jimmy and the Mortals at 5 p.m. on Aug. 20 at Gilmore Car Museum. https://encorekalamazoo.com/the-arts-30/

08/17/2025

The Barn Theatre presents "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," in which an ambitious window washer schemes his way to the top of the corporate ladder, will be featured Aug. 19–31. Show times are 8 p.m. Tuesday–Friday and 5 p.m. Sunday. https://encorekalamazoo.com/the-arts-30/

08/16/2025

Angeline Boulley, author of Firekeeper’s Daughter, will discuss her book at 6 p.m. Aug. 19 at Richland Community Library. https://encorekalamazoo.com/the-arts-30/

08/16/2025

The Portage District Library will host Tobin Buhk, author of Michigan’s Most Dangerous Women, at 6 p.m. on Aug. 19. Registration is required to attend the talk. https://encorekalamazoo.com/the-arts-30/

08/15/2025

The Canadian folk-bluegrass band The Dead South will bring its music to Bell's Eccentric Cafe Aug. 18. The quartet is touring to promote its 2024 album, Chains & Stakes. The Sadies will open the show. It begins at 8 p.m., and tickets are $57.29. https://encorekalamazoo.com/first-things-28/

08/15/2025

Zion Lion at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Kindleberger Park, 122 N Riverview Dr, Parchment. https://encorekalamazoo.com/the-arts-30/

08/14/2025

The fourth annual Kzoo Latinx Festival will celebrate the rich Latin culture of Southwest Michigan on Aug. 16 with dancing, live music, delicious food and artisanal products. The event is from noon to 11 p.m. at Arcadia Creek Festival Place, in downtown Kalamazoo. Admission is free. https://encorekalamazoo.com/first-things-28/

08/14/2025

Music at the Mahan presents AP Dailey News at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Mahan Park,101 Brady Street, Allegan. https://encorekalamazoo.com/the-arts-30/