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Downtown Newsletter

October 5, 2021

Are you passionate about Downtown Kalamazoo and its success? Apply to be on one of our Citizen Coalitions! We are looking for diverse, engaged and thoughtful members to join our People, Place, Experience and Growth coalitions in 2022. Coalitions meet every other month, or six times per year. Applications open until Nov. 1, 2021.
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OUR PICK:
skeletour bar crawl

The SkeleTour Bar Crawl Passport, sponsored by Discover Kalamazoo, is back from the dead with brews and cocktails from 10 downtown bars and restaurants. Sink your fangs into the "Witch's Heart" or test your bravery against "The Soul of Louie's Basement Ghost" for a chance to win up to $100 in Downtown Dollars.

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FEATURED BUSINESS:
YOUZ GUYS DOGZ

Relish the remaining good weather with a hot dog from one of downtown's newest lunch spot on the Kalamazoo: Youz Guys Dogz. Open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and during special events, Youz Guys Dogz serves all-beef hot dogs, chili dogs, and Chicago dogs along with $1 drinks and chips.

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Upcoming Events

Beats on Bates feat.
Kalamazoo Academy of Rock

October 6, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

In one final, surprise Beats on Bates performance, Kalamazoo Academy of Rock takes over the stage with bands of teen and tween musicians, coached by local professionals, featuring a great collection of songs that will be sure to have you singing along and dancing.
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Metro Toyota
SkeleTour Spooktacular

October 9, 12 - 8:30 p.m.

Join in on the outdoor fun with the SkeleTour Spooktacular on October 9 featuring a pumpkin carving demonstration, live music, costumed characters, and more! Metro Toyota SkeleTour is a month-long celebration where downtown streets are adorned with skeletons representing great local businesses.
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MEET our leaders:
JOHN LIBERTY

John Liberty, a member of the Coalition for Experience and co-founder of West Michigan Beer Tours, joined the Citizen Coalition to be a part of the continued development of downtown's future. John can often be spotted downtown on his Downtown Kalamazoo Brewery Walking Tours at places like Bell's Eccentric Cafe, Final Gravity Brewing, Old Burdick's, and more.

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The Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization built by the people of Kalamazoo for the betterment of downtown Kalamazoo. We believe the greatness of a community stems from the compassion and actions of its members.

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downtownkalamazoo.org

 

Public meetings
Kalamazoo Downtown Development Authority + Downtown Economic Growth Authority
Monday, October 18, 3 p.m.
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