James Charles Palmore on Family, Art and a Life in Kalamazoo
James Charles Palmore traces his family's journey from Arkansas to Kalamazoo, and how that history shaped a lifetime devoted to…
A Front Door to Community Support: Inside El Concilio’s Resource Office
El Concilio's Resource Office helps community members navigate mail, online applications, and other everyday systems that can be difficult to…
Kalamazoo Concert Band Performs “The Great American Songbook” with Guest Vocalist Jennifer Roberts
The Kalamazoo Concert Band explored a century of American standards in its "Pops" concert, featuring guest vocalist Jennifer Roberts. Host…
In Performance: Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra’s Bon Voyage Concert
The Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra performed a send-off concert before departing on an international tour of the Balkans. The Kalamazoo…
In Performance: Kalamazoo Choral Arts Reimagines Carmina Burana
Kalamazoo Choral Arts brings a bold, theatrical reimagining of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana to PMN's In Performance series. Recorded at…
Kalamazoo entrepreneur turns poetry, painting and personal loss into an art and marketing business
Kalamazoo business owner Erica Smith built Fortunate Fourth Creations, an art and marketing company, out of years of personal setbacks.…
Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra honors former conductor Robert Ritsema in tribute concert
The Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra performed a tribute concert honoring former music director Robert Ritsema, who led the orchestra for…
Kalamazoo eyes data center moratorium, with scope still undecided
Kalamazoo city commissioners directed staff to research a possible moratorium on new data centers Monday, following months of similar debate…
WMU University Bands Bring Three Ensembles and an Afternoon of Music to Miller Auditorium
Western Michigan University's three concert bands filled Miller Auditorium for an afternoon of music, kicking off this season of PMN's…