Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
Good morning, Kalamazoo.
🏘️ Community
OutFront Kalamazoo closed its downtown office at 340 S.
Rose St. on March 27 as it prepares to move to a larger space in the Vine neighborhood. The new office at 1020 S. Westnedge Ave. will open on April 14—programs and services will run at alternate locations until then.
🏛️ Government
Kalamazoo is polling Winchell neighborhood residents on replacing temporary roundabouts with traditional intersections after a community vote favored the change—some residents object because the new designs would remove several mature trees.
City officials will use the input to guide the final street design decision.
MDOT and Hoffman Bros.
Inc. will begin expanding M-43/West Main Street between Drake Road and US-131 on Monday in Kalamazoo as part of a $7.8 million project that will repave the road, add a westbound lane, rebuild the Maple Hill Drive intersection, and upgrade storm water drainage and traffic signals. Construction will keep one lane open in each direction for business access and include scheduled two-week ramp closures (dates to be announced).
🏈 Sports
Grant Slukynsky scored in second overtime as WMU beat Minnesota State 2-1 in Fargo on Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament—marking the program's second win.
The Broncos will face Massachusetts today in the Regional Final.
🎉 Kalamazoo Events
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Open House Tour
12-2 p.m. — 4125 Grand Prairie Rd, Kalamazoo, MI — $524,900 — Explore this beautifully updated Colonial home with spacious interiors and a stunning backyard.
Hadestown Musical Performance
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Miller Auditorium | $46-$186 | Experience the Tony Award-winning musical that intertwines mythic tales through enchanting melodies.
2025 USA Hockey 14U Tier II National Championships
April 2-6 — Wings West — Check website for more details — Over 40 teams compete for the national title in a celebration of youth hockey.
Weekend to Remember - Kalamazoo
12:00 AM — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Varies — A faith-based marriage conference helping couples choose oneness and strengthen their bond.
Spring Model Train Show & Sale
10 AM – 3 PM — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Admission info not provided — Discover over 150 vendor tables filled with model railroading supplies and collectibles.
Goshen College Maple Leafs vs. Western Michigan Broncos Baseball
3:05 p.m. — Hyames Field, Kalamazoo, MI — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting baseball matchup featuring local college teams.
Smoldering Fires Production
7:30 p.m. — The Jolliffe Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a poignant story of dreams and reality through this compelling theatre performance.
Dance for Performance Workshop with Steven Iannacone
12-5:30 p.m. — The Space Dance Co. — Cost TBA — Immerse yourself in a transformative workshop led by an experienced dance instructor from iDANCE Chicago.
Craft Music | Anthems: Rock, Pop & More
8 p.m. — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Ticket information available — Experience vibrant performances featuring popular rock and pop anthems.
ArtBreak: Sourced from the ‘Zoo Exhibition Tours
12-1 p.m. — Black Arts & Cultural Center — Free admission — Explore community art submissions during guided gallery walkthroughs at local cultural gems.
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