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Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local brewing pioneer Steve 'Bert' Berthel passed away Tuesday, May 5 at his Kalamazoo home — he founded Kraftbrau and The Livery, mentored brewers and musicians, and built community through his work in both craft beer and local music. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Simon Thalmann won April Photo of the Month with his 'Kissing Cardinals' image, which earned 45% of the votes in Kalamazoo + voting for May’s contest opens on June 1. WWMT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Wildwood Off Main, an apartment complex with nearly 300 units in Kalamazoo Township, was condemned last Thursday as officials posted bright-orange warning signs + marked unsafe conditions on residents’ doors. WWMT
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Connections Recovery Support Group
5:30-7 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with others on the recovery journey for peer support in mental health.
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The Mountain Goats Live
8-11 p.m. — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Tickets from $137 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by The Mountain Goats in Kalamazoo.
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Light Saber Kids Combat Discovery Class
10 AM - 11 PM — BSD Dance Studio — Free entry — Discover the basics of lightsaber combat in this exciting class for kids aged 8-13.
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