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Taste of Kalamazoo 2009
The 24th annual Taste of Kalamazoo takes place downtown Kalamazoo on July 23-25, 2009. Hosted by the Kalamazoo Jaycees, this year's festival is sure to please. Every year, on the fourth weekend of July, thousands of hungry festival-goers flock to downtown Kalamazoo to enjoy the endless variety of foods prepared by Kalamazoo's most popular eateries. More than 30 local restaurants and chefs will offer mouth-watering combinations of ethnic items, family favorites, exotic dishes, and local specialties, attracting and feeding an average of 10,000 people per day in downtown Kalamazoo and totaling 25,000 - 30,000 attendees over the entire weekend.
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Kalamazoo Blues Festival
What makes Kalamazoo a cool city? Events like the Kalamazoo Blues Festival. Three days of great music and wonderful history. There is no better place to learn about the history of blues music, have fun with tie-dye, balloons, instruments, chalk art, and arts and crafts!
The 2009 Blues Festival takes place July 9-11 at the Arcadia Creek area in downtown Kalamazoo. Visit the Kalamazoo Blues Festival main site to learn more about this fantastic event.
Kalamazoo Island Festival
From its humble beginnings the Island Festival has grown to be the largest celebration of Caribbean Culture in Michigan. Also known as “A Taste of the Caribbean” the Island Festival brings the unique cuisine of the Islands to Kalamazoo! Visit this article on myKalamazoo.com.
Entering its thirteenth year, the 2009 Island Festival is slated for June 18-20, 2009 at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place at the corner of Kalamazoo Ave. and Edwards in downtown Kalamazoo, MI. This outdoor festival is intended as a celebration of Caribbean music, food and culture and will bring much of the best of the Caribbean to Kalamazoo. In the past, beverages included Red Stripe beer and many of the flavored juices and liquors from Bacardi and Minute Maid.
Caribbean regional cuisine from Jerk Chicken to Mango Papaya Chutney, fresh oysters with cajun sauces, steamed Crawfish, Coconut Shrimp, Black Bean, Veggie and Lou Lou Burgers, Chimichurri Pork, plus various breads and desserts will be served by area vendors including Francois Steak and Seafood, Caribbean Corner, Jazzy’s Catering, Cajun Grille, Niskers, and Q-it-Up and many others. The festival begins each midday with regional vendors selling Caribbean cuisine and beverages. Walk through “little Jamaica” and experience the arts and crafts vendors selling items ranging from woodcarvings to handmade drums, t-shirts to jewelry and everything in between. Visit the Island Festival's Site
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Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Park Concerts
Looking for a chance to experience great music from the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra? Plan for the 2009 KSO Summer Park Concerts featuring:
- Jennifer Lindsay, KSO Broadway Challenge Winner
- Barry Ross, Conductor
Sunday, July 12, 8:00 pm Kalamazoo - Bronson Park
Monday, July 13, 8:00 pm Parchment
Thursday, July 16, 8:00 pm Three Rivers
Friday, July 17, 8:00 pm Portage - Overlander Bandshell
Uniquely Wonderful Wedding Gift
Looking for a unique wedding present for someone getting married in the Kalamazoo area this summer?
Consider getting them a Kalamazoo SuperBook CouponBook. This locally developed book features over 300 pages of coupons to locally owned and operated restaurants, golf courses, and personal services in the greater Kalamazoo area. You'll find that many of the coupons are buy one, get one free. It's the gift that keeps on giving!
The SuperBook has been supporting local businesses in the Kalamazoo area for nearly 27 years. The SuperBook will help the newlyweds get out and experience new places to eat and things to do in the greater Kalamazoo community.
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