Look back at Gibson Guitar’s rich Kalamazoo history as Hard Rock plans new hotel
Updated Mar 04, 2021;
KALAMAZOO, MI A homegrown guitar legacy dating back to the turn of the 20th century will be entering a new chapter in the coming years.
This week, Hard Rock Hotels announced plans for a new hotel at the 225 Parsons St., Kalamazoo, location the longtime home of Gibson and, later, Heritage Guitars.
Plans for the newest addition to Hard Rock’s REVERB brand, call for business casual concept hotel designed to be an “energetic cultural hub for connection, creation and inspiration among music fans, locals, and travelers alike,” according to a news release from the company.
Western Michigan University’s Merchandising Opportunities and Design Association will present the Kaleidoscope Fashion Show at the Kalamazoo State Theatre March 20 at 7 p.m.
Kalamazoo State Theatre Reopens for Live Events: The Dude Abides The Big Lebowski screening is the first event on the calendar as the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre reopens for live, in-person events.
I’m the Dude, so that’s what you call me. That or, uh His Dudeness, or uh Duder, or El Duderino, if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.
-The Dude
It hasn t been brief- it s been too long since we were together. With COVID restrictions relaxing in Michigan, Kalamazoo State Theatre is raising the curtain again for a screening of
The Big Lebowski on April 17th.
Western Michigan University (photo by John McNeil)
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) Earlier this month, Western Michigan University (WMU) announced that it would host a series of virtual events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., both leading up to and continuing past Martin Luther King. Jr. Day.
There are still events that will be available for participation through January 27.
The schedule of remaining virtual events, provided to WKZO by WMU, can be viewed below:
Tuesday, January 19 –
TRHT Kalamazoo: National Day of Racial Healing Opening Reception, 4 to 5 p.m., invites participants to virtually mix and mingle with community members and share stories of resistance healing from the unprecedented year of 2020. Register here. For accommodations and more information, contact Emily Olivares.
Kalamazoo State Theatre offers private tours
Kalamazoo State Theatre
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. â Kalamazoo State Theatre is offering private tours of the historic venue, a news release said Thursday.
Guests will be able to learn about the theatreâs atmospheric sky, architecture, organ and pipes, lightboard, marquee, renovation history and more.
The tour goes through the dressing rooms, green room, statues, staircases, fountain and the theatre house from different viewpoints.
In the final act, guests will be able to step on stage and view the theatre as a performing artist would.
All tours come with a koozie and an exclusive, limited-edition poster.