| poetry. music. theater. art gallery. retreat space... Click Here for Directions |
1249 Portage St. Kalamazoo MI (inside the Portage Street Fire Station) |
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| Fire and the Loft provide unique settings for performance and slam poetry, live music, live theater, improv comedy, day and overnight retreats, and art exhibits that are a part of Kalamazoo's Art Hop, inside the 1903 Portage Street Fire Station. Fire currently hosts weekly, bi-weekly and monthly music, visual art, poetry and relaxation events and offers: a Lounge Atmosphere featuring live music by dj DISobedience and Fire's house band, The Movement Art Gallery Live Local and International Music Documentary Films Live Theater Power Point Computer and Projection Access Catering Arrangements Waterstreet Coffee and Tea Event, Retreat & Meeting Rental Space Fire prides itself on being a space wherein what people imagine can come to life. If you are interested in renting our space, look at our current rates and then give us a call. Hurry though, because the calendar fills up fast! Excellent Links dj DISobedience People's Food Co-op Kalamazoo Poetry Slam Abstraction Theater Bread for the Journey |
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| dj DISobedience is spinning neo-soul, r&b, hip hop and spoken word on Thursay's on WIDR 89.1fm from midnight - 2 am and soul of the 60's, 70's and 80's on WIDR 89.1fm Saturday's from 11am - 1 pm. You can listen the old fashioned way or stream here by pasting the following link into the open url option in your favorite music player http://141.218.159.163:8100/listen.m3u . Fire hosts a regular 1st Friday poetry night that features an open mic beginning around 9 pm with a feature performance poet from around the state or the country following the open mic. Doors open at 8:30 pm. Click here for schedule. |
| midnight juju on 89.1FM |
| Many people have asked how they can support the arts by making a $$$ donation to Fire. We've finally set it up, so if you'd like to donate, please click the button to the right to do it securely through paypal. Thank You! |
Market Saturdays @ Fire Saturday. July 12, 19, 26 10 am -- 1 pm Check out the June 14th line-up: Artists/Vendors: Natural Nail Care, Greeting cards by VanHollan Designs Sarlon Jewelry Classes: Belly dancing introduction by Boheme - 12-12:30 only What is Market Saturdays? Check out the July line-up: Artists/Vendors: Natural Nail Care, Greeting cards by VanHollan Designs Sarlon Jewelry Classes: Belly dancing introduction by Boheme - 12-12:30 only What is Market Saturdays? It's Fire brunch catered by Bites featuring Executive chef Howie Peak (formerly of Fandango, R. Stanley's, and Food Dance), working his culinary magic in Fair Food Matters Community Kitchen,f cooking food fresh from the local farmer's market for purchase to Fire guests! Browse the wares of local artists and vendors and take classes from local wellness instructors. Come out and support Fire as we support the Farmer’s Market, Fair Food Matters and local artists We are holding the Market each Saturday and are looking for folks with cool things to sell. Booth space and tables at reasonable rates. Also , know any artists to make a trail on the street from and to the Farmer’s Market to create some real live street art on Market Saturdays? Seeking quiet traveling musicians, magicians, mimes, stilt walkers, jugglers etc. Contact us if you want to be an artist or vendor. Free admission Food and wares for purchase Classes for a nominal fee On Fire Summer Arts Workshop is coming July 14 - 26! Click here for more information or to register. |
| This Is Fire Baby by S.sca |
Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative. a Kalamazoo Arts Non-Profit