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Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local residents supported local artisans at the Holiday Craft Show on Saturday when over 300 booths displayed handmade items from Michigan small businesses. The free-admission event continues today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—offering a festive chance to find unique holiday gifts. WWMT
- ➤ A video from November 10 — which went viral online — showed staff at Second Reformed Church on Stadium Drive threaten to call police on a homeless woman sleeping in her car, sparking thousands of calls and emails. The church later apologized — saying it had failed both the woman and the community — and increased outreach to local homeless services. MLive
- ➤ Gus is a friendly 6-month-old mini poodle who was surrendered by a commercial breeder and taken in by the SPCA of Southwest Michigan in coordination with the Bissell Pet Foundation and National Mill Dog Rescue. He is not yet potty trained, so his new family will need to help him learn proper behavior—an extra step for a rewarding pet adoption. WWMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo’s Michigan News Agency ended its 78-year run with a nostalgic final sale yesterday as locals recalled longtime manager Dean Margaret Hauck’s contributions. The sale will continue on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday—new owners Kalamazoo Forward Ventures have not yet revealed plans for the building’s next use. WWMT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo-based Greensky Bluegrass will headline the opening night concert at the 49th Ann Arbor Folk Festival at Hill Auditorium on January 30, 2026. The band—praised by Rolling Stone as a new voice in bluegrass—had tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on November 21. MLive
- ➤ The Kalamazoo Holiday Parade took place yesterday as community members enjoyed festive floats + live music while organizers noted strong local holiday spirit. WWMT
- ➤ Old Dog Tavern in downtown Kalamazoo stands out in a 140-year-old building that leaves out TVs—offering live folk music, conversation, and a refreshed menu with handmade specials. The Smith family continues to honor the venue's local history while inviting small bands and regular patrons to enjoy a unique dining experience. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Bur Oak tree in Vicksburg was named Kalamazoo County’s winner of the biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt contest sponsored by ReLeaf Michigan — it measures 252.5 inches in circumference and competed against over 500 entries statewide. WKZO
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Fort Wayne Komets
5-8 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Free LED bracelet — Celebrate Wicked Night with a magical hockey experience featuring a painted ice theme.
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KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run
2-3 p.m. — Portage, MI — Family-friendly event — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun time-prediction run for all ages.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
7:30 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a satirical holiday comedy that blends local humor with festive cheer.
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Jerico Faire
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Jerico — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry with handmade goods and unique creations from Michigan's makers.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a satirical holiday rom-com that brings local humor and charm to the stage.
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A Christmas Carol
8-10 p.m. — The New Vic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Dickens’ warm tale of redemption and the spirit of Christmas this holiday season.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
Dec 5, 7:30 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive comedic take on holiday rom-coms with local charm and humor.
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A Carpenters' Christmas Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — $46.56 — Celebrate the season with a tribute concert featuring the beloved Christmas songs of the Carpenters.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
2-8 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — A holiday rom-com parody that delivers laughs and local humor just in time for the festive season.
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Bloomington Bison
5-8:30 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $9 tickets — Enjoy the first 269 Night with $2 beers and win a free ticket if the K-Wings win!
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