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Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week kicks off with Texas Corners Brewing's Dry Friday (6970 Texas Drive) on Jan. 30 and will run through Feb. 7 across 20+ locations, offering 70 events with tastings, food pairings, games, and interactive experiences. This week-long festival caters to both drinkers and non-drinkers. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Customs and Border Protection will not attend a WMU career fair on Feb. 3 in Kalamazoo after canceling its registration. Two other federal agencies remain scheduled for the event. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Construction on the downtown event center is progressing steadily with structural steel in place for sports offices, a concrete deck for practice courts, and a parking deck assembling precast pieces (130 workers are adding interior walls as crews prepare the venue) for Fall 2027 sports, concerts, and community events. WWMT
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AMPLIFY Leadership Conference
9 AM – 3 PM — Western Michigan University — Seats are limited — Amplify your leadership and energize your team with practical tools and insights.
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
7-11 p.m. — Chenery Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis in an intimate concert setting.
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Family Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful half-hour of stories, songs, and playtime for the whole family.
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2026 MIVCA Coaches Clinic
February 6-7 — Loy Norrix High School — Not specified — Learn from top practitioners at this valuable volleyball coaching clinic.
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Father-Daughter Valentine Dinner & Dance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — $30 per person — Celebrate the special bond of fathers and daughters with dinner, dancing, and festive fun.
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Avian Arts Exhibition Artist Reception
2-4 p.m. — Kalamazoo Nature Center — Free admission — Celebrate creativity and bird conservation through the lens of local artists and photographers.
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Family Storytime at Oshtemo Library
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging half-hour of stories, songs, and playtime for families.
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Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special
6:30-7:45 p.m. — The Civic Auditorium — $34 — Experience timeless music by Queen and The Beatles in a romantic candlelit setting.
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Story Corner
10-11 a.m. — Kalamazoo Nature Center — Included with admission — Enjoy a delightful story time featuring nature-themed picture books followed by a gentle hike for little explorers.
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SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition
2-3 p.m. — Kalamazoo Civic Theatre — Tickets available — Dive into an undersea adventure as SpongeBob and friends save Bikini Bottom from disaster.
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