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SUMMARY:Albert White Bust Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to attend an unveiling of a bust of Albert J. White\, created by local artist James Palmore and cast in bronze by Brent Harris. The event\, which falls on White’s birthday\, is part of Black History Month celebrations. Albert White was an African American mason who built some of Kalamazoo’s iconic structures\, including Western Michigan University’s Heritage Hall and the County Health & Community Services building. Palmore also painted a portrait of White\, which was dedicated in February 2025 and hangs in the lobby of the County building.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/albert-white-bust-unveiling/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch\, 315 S. Rose St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book Club: Take My Hand
DESCRIPTION:Join adult learners and other readers as we read and discuss the powerful book “Take My Hand” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. The story explores the life of Civil Townsend\, a Black nurse in 1970’s Alabama\, who exposes a grave injustice suffered by her young patients. The Book Club is led by compassionate volunteers in a safe and supportive environment. You can join in person or online.  Contact Abbey at (269) 382-0490 ext. 219 if you’re interested! \nThis class is part of the community read-along\, being led by Kalamazoo Public Library\, in advance of the author’s visit to Kalamazoo on April 11.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/book-club-take-my-hand/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
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SUMMARY:Book Club: Take My Hand
DESCRIPTION:Join adult learners and other readers as we read and discuss the powerful book “Take My Hand” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. The story explores the life of Civil Townsend\, a Black nurse in 1970’s Alabama\, who exposes a grave injustice suffered by her young patients. The Book Club is led by compassionate volunteers in a safe and supportive environment. You can join in person or online.  Contact Abbey at (269) 382-0490 ext. 219 if you’re interested! \nThis class is part of the community read-along\, being led by Kalamazoo Public Library\, in advance of the author’s visit to Kalamazoo on April 11.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/book-club-take-my-hand-2/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Edison Mural & Public Art Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join WMU art instructor Heidi Weiss for a free\, 6-week course all about mural creation\, maintenance\, and restoration. The four evening classes and two paint days will use the street mural at Literacy Lane in the Edison neighborhood as the focal point. All are welcome to attend\, and participants will receive a certificate of completion. Sign up here and come paint with us!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/edison-mural-public-art-academy/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
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SUMMARY:Edison Mural & Public Art Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join WMU art instructor Heidi Weiss for a free\, 6-week course all about mural creation\, maintenance\, and restoration. The four evening classes and two paint days will use the street mural at Literacy Lane in the Edison neighborhood as the focal point. All are welcome to attend\, and participants will receive a certificate of completion. Sign up here and come paint with us!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/edison-mural-public-art-academy-2/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
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SUMMARY:Edison Mural & Public Art Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join WMU art instructor Heidi Weiss for a free\, 6-week course all about mural creation\, maintenance\, and restoration. The four evening classes and two paint days will use the street mural at Literacy Lane in the Edison neighborhood as the focal point. All are welcome to attend\, and participants will receive a certificate of completion. Sign up here and come paint with us!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/edison-mural-public-art-academy-3/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
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SUMMARY:Edison Mural & Public Art Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join WMU art instructor Heidi Weiss for a free\, 6-week course all about mural creation\, maintenance\, and restoration. The four evening classes and two paint days will use the street mural at Literacy Lane in the Edison neighborhood as the focal point. All are welcome to attend\, and participants will receive a certificate of completion. Sign up here and come paint with us!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/edison-mural-public-art-academy-4/
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