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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENTS
July 22, 2019

What We're Up To

SAVE THE DATE!

Downtown Street Design Kick-Off Meeting
Wednesday, August 21 6:30-8 p.m.
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - 435 W. South Street

Join us for the kick-off meeting to discuss and design the future of downtown transportation.

Details to follow in our next newsletter.

Upcoming Events

Summer Sidewalk Sales | July 25-27 | Downtown

Head downtown July 25-27 for the annual Summer Sidewalk Sale! Retailers will be set up on the Kalamazoo Mall and at store locations in downtown with great deals!

Returning this year is music from your favorite local artists such as Dacia Bridges Project, Dana Scott, and Tony Sproul, as well as custom Downtown shopping bags!

Also, for the first time we will be unveiling a handcrafted outdoor photo space in DeVisser Alley with a limited quantity free Polaroid photo session. Stop by for a selfie any time or be one of the first 100 to receive a free Polaroid photo on Friday, July 26, 6-8pm.

Downtown Kalamazoo Restaurant Week | July 20-28

Downtown Kalamazoo Restaurant Week returns July 20-28! Enjoy signature food pairings and unique offerings from special menus at participating restaurants.

Click here for all the Downtown Kalamazoo Restaurant Week details.

Kalamazoo Ribfest | August 1-3 | Festival Place

Kalamazoo Ribfest returns to the Arcadia Creek Festival Place August 1-3! This three-day event features national and local rib vendors, live entertainment and plenty of fun for visitors - this is an event you won't want to miss!

Tickets are just $10 each day - purchase them here. For more information on the event, click here.

VITZ on the Alley | August 2 | Bates Alley

Think of VITZ Hop-Up Block Party as a way to kick-off the weekend, celebrate local vendors and artist, share your creativity, unwind from the week, and hang with friends!

This event series will take place EVERY first Friday of the month through October at Bates Alley ‪from 4-9pm, and will feature a tightly curated/rotating selection of local vendors, artists, and music!

Learn more here.

Beats on Bates | June-August | Bates Alley

Beats on Bates, a weekly summer music series launched Wednesday, June 5th and will continue each Wednesday through August 28.

Grab drinks or dinner at one of the Bates Alley businesses or just sit and relax and enjoy the music with family and friends.

On July 24, Big Trouble will get you up on your feet with their Rockin' Blues, Funk and Soul covers.

On July 31, get a two-for-one deal with two performers - enjoy music from Megan Dooley and Yolonda Lavender!

Take a look at the full lineup here.

Workout Wednesdays | June-August | Festival Place

Make sure to pack your workout gear on Tuesday nights this summer for Workout Wednesdays in downtown Kalamazoo!

Workout Wednesdays launched June 5, and will continue through August 28. The Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership is partnering with local health and fitness focused organizations to provide a free fitness class at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place. Classes start at 5:30 p.m.

July 24
F it Bella Vei

July 31
Kalamazoo Barre Studio

Check out the full schedule here.

There's an entire summer of events scheduled in Downtown Kalamazoo - check out the full slate of events here.

Announcements

Summer Sidewalk sales returns to Downtown Kalamazoo July 25-27

In the News

Kalamazoo Blues Festival attendants enjoy downtown venue in 'successful' turnout

Anime comic con celebrates 3 years in downtown

Kalamazoo Ribfest FAQs: You have questions, we have answers

YWCA offering free parenting courses this summer

Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership activates growth in the city

Public Meetings

DDA/Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board, August 19, 3pm City Hall Community Room

Downtown Street Design Kick-Off Meeting, August 21, 6:30 p.m. Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

DDA/Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board, September 16, 3pm City Hall Community Room

Downtown Projects

Stay up-to-date on all downtown construction and impacts to traffic by visiting:

downtownkalamazoo.org/construction

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