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Kalamazoo
Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New state data shows that the graduation rate for Black male students in Kalamazoo Public Schools rose from 47% in 2023 to 67.1% in 2024—school leaders say the rise results from targeted support measures and stricter rules. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Canadian government paid for billboards that said "Tariffs are a tax" to appear on key highways in Michigan and other states as part of an educational campaign to explain how tariffs raise costs for consumers. The ads were placed after U.S. tariffs were imposed on Canadian imports in a growing trade dispute — a move designed to counter misinformation. MLive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Act Casual Concert
7 PM — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Tickets available at the door — Experience Detroit's funky fusion band with captivating performances and chill harmonies.
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Hometown Card Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Admission details not specified — Explore collectible cards from local vendors and enthusiasts.
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Easter Brunch Celebration
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Brick and Brine — Menu reservations recommended — Delight in classic brunch favorites with a Brick + Brine twist this Easter.
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Shai-Li Concert
6 PM — The Clover Room — $10 — Enjoy a vibrant performance by The Situation and Shail-La.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Science in Movies
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Check local listings for ticket prices — Explore the science behind your favorite films from Star Wars to The Martian.
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