Learn about the French-speaking world at the Francophone Film Fest
Try to count how many foreign films you’ve seen in your life. If you’re like most Americans, you’ve probably only watched a handful. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleIndian improvised music still fresh at more than 2,000 years old
Kalamazoo College student Kiran Vangipuram started drumming on the mridangam after he saw an Indian Carnatic concert when he was little. What drew that 8» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHenna: Temporary tattoos with a rich cultural history
Henna, or mehndi, is a type of temporary tattoo usually used in India, Africa, and the Middle East. Over the past few years, henna has become more popular» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleYou know German folk songs, says Bell's Oktoberfest headliner
Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo is having their Oktoberfest on Saturday featuring the German band Ein Prosit from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNative Americans not just a page in history, says Nokomis Learning Center
The word Nokomis means grandmother in Anishinaabe. The Nokomis Learning Center in Okemos, Michigan does what grandparents do in native culture; they pass» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleDetroit musician rises to fame during apartheid, inspires documentary
The fantastical story of how Detroit-based folk musician Sixto Rodriguez, unknown in the U.S., suddenly found himself a big sensation overseas is the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWMU celebrates El Dia De Los Muertos
Friday, November 1st is the first day of El Dia De Los Muertos—a Mexican holiday honoring the dead and celebrating their souls yearly visit to Earth.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNative drum helps bring community together
“You’re singing your best. You’re singing your hardest. You’re not being shy or holding back anything because somebody might look at you,” says John...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHandle ancient weapons...and learn about them too
On Saturday, Keith Nelson of Southside Dojo will give an interactive demonstration of ancient weapons and fighting styles at the Kalamazoo Public...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBe part of pagan traditions at the Winter Solstice celebration
Saturday is the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. To celebrate, People’s Church of Kalamazoo will do a solstice ritual based on pagan...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhat does becoming an American feel like? See Artist of the Month Ally Pye's...
If you weren’t born in the United States, there are several things you have to do to become a U.S. citizen—like carry around a green card for five...» E-Mail This
View ArticleStrum A Balalaika: Listen To Russian Folk Music This Saturday
This week musicians from all over the world have been practicing like crazy to prepare for Saturday night's Russian Folk Concert at Chenery Auditorium. » E-Mail This
View ArticleFrancophone Film Festival Seeks To Educate And Entertain Audiences On...
The Francophone Film Festival is more than just films from France - a LOT more, actually. This year's festival has US premiers of films both long and...» E-Mail This
View ArticleTheo & Stacy's Greek Fest Blends Culture, Entertainment - and Lots of Food
38 years ago, Theo and Stacy Skartsiaris decided to host a night of food and entertainment at their fine dining restaurant, Dionysos . The couple...» E-Mail This
View ArticleDiwali Event Brings Hindus, Indians Of Kalamazoo Together
Last year, President Obama and the First Lady danced with Indian children in recognition of the Hindu holiday Diwali. The holiday is often called the...» E-Mail This
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