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1249 Portage St, Kalamazoo MI  (inside the Portage Street Fire Station)
Your Event at Fire
You or your organization can rent Fire to host gatherings or meetings, or simply
spend quiet time reading, writing or creating.
 Fire, and our newest addition - the
Loft
,  offers unique space for Executive, Writing or Personal Day, Overnight or
Weekend Retreats, Rehearsal Dinners, Private Parties, Gatherings, Art Openings,
video shoots,  etc. Previous renters have included Downtown Kalamazoo Inc., Funk
211, Knockabout Theater, Crawlspace Eviction Improv Comedy Troupe, Dunya
Drum and Dance, Edison Neighborhood Association, the Kalamazoo Poetry Slam
and individuals and families celebrating special occasions.
If you are looking for a
dj for your special event, at the Loft or Fire,  Fire's own
dj DISobedience
would be available for booking. Click
here to go to her page on this website,
here to link to her myspace page OR listen to her on WIDR 89.1fm Thursday
night 12 - 2 am or Saturday morning 7 - 9 am for a sound sample of what she
spins.

Day and Event Rentals Available
Rental Prices start at $200
Call 269.344.6659 or email @
fire@thisisfire.com for rates

the Loft - our newest addition - is a beautiful, historic true loft  space that formerly
housed firefighters from the time the fire station opened its doors in 1903 until it
closed in the 1950's. It has been immaculately restored and offers a unique,
spacious and inspiring environment for Executive, Writing or Personal Day,
Overnight or Weekend Retreats, or to simply spend quiet time reading, writing or
creating. At almost double the size of a typical hotel suite,
the Loft, with it's over
ten foot high ceilings and large windows,  offers a full kitchen, bathroom with shower,
queen sized bed, futon, and other amenities.

Day, Event and Overnight  Rentals Available
Rental Prices start at $125
Call 269.344.6659 or email @
fire@thisisfire.com for rates

Both Fire and the Loft fill up fast so please call early to ensure that the
venue of your choice is available for your event.
The Loft -
Photo Credit @ Tracye Matthews
Many people have asked how they can support Fire by
making a donation. If you'd like to do so, please click the
button to the right to donate through paypal. Thank You!