Rebecca Thiele

Barber chairs and falcons: Hidden Kalamazoo tours the bank building

Rebecca Thiele — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:56:49 +0000

In downtown Kalamazoo, you can walk into one of the tallest skyscrapers in the city—the American National Bank Building. Anyone can view the first few floors, but to get all the way up to the top you’ll have to go on the Hidden Kalamazoo tour this weekend.

Watch blacksmiths mold metal at the 'Hammer-In'

Rebecca Thiele — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:42:20 +0000

This weekend Michigan blacksmiths will do demonstrations at the first West Michigan “Hammer-In.” In other parts of the state, hammer-ins are held almost every week. This event will be in South Haven at the Michigan Flywheelers Museum where Ted Guimond is blacksmith.

Boogie Woogie Kid keeps uniquely American music alive

Rebecca Thiele — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:27:41 +0000

Matthew Ball, also known as The Motor City Boogie Woogie Kid, will play Friday night at 7 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. Boogie-woogie is a type of blues that came out in the U.S. during the early 20th century.

Is this calligraphy? Group challenges view of the art

Rebecca Thiele — Mon, 27 May 2013 16:49:00 +0000

You might think you know what calligraphy is, a beautiful form of writing or lettering usually used on stuffy formal invitations for weddings and charity banquets. But if you think that's all it is, think again.

What does home feel like? Kalamazoo artist puts it on canvas

Rebecca Thiele — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:02:00 +0000

“As an adult, that feeling that I had as a child has escaped me. That comfort and the security and safety of home," says Kalamazoo artist Bonnie Pfingst. "That I’ve just now recently purchased my own home here in Kalamazoo and I’m loving it. Every day I can’t wait to get home and build a fire. And sit on the couch with my son and just enjoy life, just be.”