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Event: 5:00PM

It’s all about celebrating art!  The art of brewing, the art of glass making, the art of pottery and the art of our historic theatre.

Join us at the Kalamazoo State Theatre for a special celebration of Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week Friday, February 4, 2022!

Celebrate Kalamazoo Craft and Beverage Week with a selection of featured craft beers from Tapistry Brewing as well as some select craft cocktails in our lobby, sign up to take our Historic Backstage and Beyond Tour and admire some amazing artists all in the warmth of our lobby.

Take a walk through our Vaudeville Theatre’s history in our extended tour and go backstage in your home with the stars. You will learn about our atmospheric sky, architecture, organ and pipes, lightboard, marquee, renovation history, and more. You will see the dressing rooms, the green room, statues, staircases, the fountain, and the theatre house from different viewpoints. You will go on stage and view the theatre as a performing artist would, you will see the marquee room and learn how those State on the Street artists got up there to perform!

We are proud to feature local artist Eric Strader of Eric Strader Pottery, and artists Michael Fortin & Judith Konesni of Avolio GlassWerks!

Eric’s work includes functional as well as one-of-a-kind pieces that have been featured in many invitational and juried exhibitions as well as art fairs throughout the Midwest. Much of his work is drinkware and he makes mugs for many breweries including Bell’s Brewery and mug club mugs for Paw Paw Brewing Company. He also makes coffee mugs, whiskey cups, beer mugs, tankards, wine cups, tumblers and more.

Avolio GlassWerks is the combined glass blowing effort of Judith Konesni and Michael Fortin.  With more than 50 years of combined glass working expertise, Michael and Judith specialize in traditional hand blown glass and have also created impressive cast forms, dramatic fused and kiln formed works, and detailed lampworked creations. Individually Judith and Michael are able to invent colorful, unique items that are perfect for home and office; as gifts for friends, family or clients; corporate awards large and small. As a team their experience places them at the highest level; able to meet a client’s needs for lighting, commercial and private installations, public art (indoors and out), and architectural installations of all kinds.

About Tapistry Brewing – Tapistry Brewing has one goal: creating the highest quality hand craft Michigan beer.  Whether it’s a classic English Robust Porter, New England Style IPA or a Bourbon barrel aged Russian Imperial Stout, they craft their beverages with purpose.   Their beer is hand-crafted in beautiful Bridgman, MI, just one mile from Weko Beach and 6 miles from Warren Dunes.  Their taproom features “20” hand crafted beers, smokehouse sandwiches and other artisan selections.

Historic Backstage and Beyond Tour Information:

• $35/person
• Includes 1 drink ticket, a commemorative poster and a KST pint koozie.
• Historic venue tours are available for purchase on the hour at 5PM, 6PM, 7PM and 8PM. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
• Booking ahead of time highly encouraged
• Tours can be book online at https://kazoo-state-shop.square.site/tours or you may call or email us to reserve a slot and pay at our lobby “check in” table

SCHEDULE YOUR HISTORIC TOUR HERE

RSVP On Facebook HERE

Artist Information – https://www.facebook.com/avolioglass/ | https://www.facebook.com/EricStraderPottery

Tapistry Brewing – https://tapistrybrewing.com/

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FREE Art Hop Event Information:

Join us in celebrating the start of our fall season during Art Hop, a free and fun-filled evening of art exhibits in and around Kalamazoo, on Friday September 6^th from 5pm – 9pm! Come down and enjoy a summer evening under the Kalamazoo State Theatre stars, see what we have in store for this upcoming season, enjoy live and local music, browse art exhibits from the community, and much more! Bring the whole family down for this all ages, free event featuring:

• Art exhibits including paintings, woodwork, photographs, and more
• Live and local music from Crescendo Academy
• Music education, a hands on instrument experience with Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra’s Petting Zoo
• Photo station
• Tickets and merchandise for sale
• Giveaways
• Full bar and concessions will be open
• Entertainment for the whole family

Discounted Room Rates At Radisson HERE!

Looking for a place to stay just blocks from The State Theatre?  The Radisson is your place and we offer you a discounted rate of $159 plus taxes.  Make it a night or a weekend getaway in Downtown Kalamazoo!

RSVP On Facebook HERE

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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Secure tickets to the poster viewing & voting on Eventbrite  HERE

Calling all artists, freelance designers, and creatives!

Bringing entertainment to all ages since 1927, the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre has had a standing presence in the community for local and favorite acts, and first-time memories in an atmospheric Mediterranean courtyard under the twinkling stars. For our 90^th anniversary, we want to give all the imaginative minds an opportunity to share their memories and experiences of the State Theatre in one cohesive design while gaining recognition for their talent! Posters will be displayed & voted on at our 90th Anniversary Celebration on September 8th.

How to enter to win:

1. Design an original 11”x17” poster depicting what the Kalamazoo State Theatre means to you. You can create a look that includes past artists, history, architecture, the State Theatre and its community, or your own interpretation. The theatre is your muse.
2. Follow these design specs: Colors should be CMYK not RGB. Final print files should be PDF. Image resolution 300ppi. Allow for 1/8th Bleeds, (0.125) should be added to the trim size.
3. Submit final artwork as a digital file by sharing a DROBOX LINK to the Kalamazoo Sate Theatre at info@kazoostate.com by 11PM on September 4^th, 2017. No attachments please.
4. Entries will be displayed in the venue for our 90^th celebration and Art Hop event on September 8, 2017. All event attendees will receive one ticket as a vote for their favorite poster.
5. Votes will be counted the following Monday and winners will receive as follows:

First Place Winner:

• Recognition on Kalamazoo State Theatre Website with link to business or portfolio from September 2017 through December 2017
• Facebook/Twitter/Instagram recognition
• $50 Kalamazoo State Theatre gift card, T-Shirt, Koozie, and Sticker
• 4 tickets to our double-feature, acclaimed blues event, Take me to the River
• Movie package to upcoming KST presented films in 2017-2018

Second Place Winner:

• $50 Kalamazoo State gift card, T-shirt, Koozie, and sticker
• 2 tickets to our double-feature, acclaimed blues event, Take me to the River

Third Place Winner:

• $25 Kalamazoo State gift card, Koozie, and sticker
• 2 tickets to our double-feature, acclaimed blues event, Take me to the River

For further information or questions regarding the event, please call the box office at 269-345-6500 or email info@kazoostate.com with subject line, “POSTER CONTEST 2017.” All submissions must be submitted by email by 11PM on 9/4/17 to qualify.

TO SECURE YOUR ENTRY, RSVP ON EVENTBRITE HERE
More details on our 90th Anniversary Celebration click HERE
RSVP on Facebook HERE

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Secure tickets on Eventbrite  HERE

The Kalamazoo State Theatre is an official Art Hop stop and we want you to be there! Join us in honoring our 90^th anniversary on September 8^th between 5PM-9PM. Start out the fall show season by celebrating with us downtown on the mall and in the venue to commemorate 90 years of memories at the State Theatre and in the community.

Since it’s opening in 1927, originally as a movie palace and Vaudeville House, the Kalamazoo State Theatre has been host to not only childhood memories and first dates, but also some of the biggest acts to come through the area. Thanks to all your support, the historic theatre continues to be a local monument of entertainment.

To show our appreciation to the community for its timeless enthusiasm as we reach this milestone, we’re throwing an all-ages, free event featuring:

• Live music from the Kalamazoo Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra, Dan Willenberg Trio, and more
• Complimentary cake cutting ceremony at 6PM and champagne toast for first 90 guests (21+) of the evening
• A chance to vote for your favorite entry of our poster contest
• “Pictures or it Didn’t Happen” photo op with Yelp!
• Wine & cheese pairing with St.Julian & The Cheese Lady while supplies last
• Local KST related art exhibits
• Enter to win tickets to upcoming events
• Full bar concessions open and available for purchase
• Discounts on select tickets

TO SECURE YOUR ENTRY, RSVP ON EVENTBRITE HERE
More details on the poster contest HERE
RSVP on Facebook HERE

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