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Celebration of culture fills downtown Kalamazoo through annual Black Arts Festival
KALAMAZOO, MI — The Kalamazoo Shopping mall was alive Saturday, July 9 with the appears, sights and flavor of Black lifestyle. Kalamazoo group associates and outside of gathered on the Shopping mall for the 32nd yearly Black Arts Festival hosted by the Black Arts and Cultural Center. The three day-competition culminated with an outside art and live performance working experience from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Jasmine Warren, a member of the event personnel, arrived early to ensure all indicators were put accurately and sellers were directed to the right locations. “I like it, it’s chill. I like how it will take up the full block,” Warren stated. “We’ll see,…
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Holiday Marketplace fills Hannibal Arts Council with holiday cheer | Local News
HANNIBAL — The Hannibal Arts Council is brimming with holiday spirit during the annual Holiday Marketplace, featuring a wide variety of gifts created by 18 area artists. Michael Gaines, HAC executive director, said HAC members purchased several items as gifts during a preview event Nov. 12, and regular visitors return each year to purchase their favorite gifts. A majority of the Holiday Marketplace items are $99 or less, with several very affordable items. Gaines enjoys moments like when a guest asks what their spouse enjoyed the most during a previous visit, so they can purchase the item as a surprise gift. Black Friday and Small Business Saturday were successful, and…
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