The latest from Southwest Michigan.
St. Joseph Moves Plan to Fund Downtown Upgrades
Benton Harbor Opens Canal Commons Waterfront Public Plaza
Kalamazoo Opens First Non-alcoholic Bar
Zerø, Kalamazoo’s first and only non-alcoholic cocktail bar, offers a sensory-rich, community-driven experience that redefines nightlife through craft, intention, and zero-proof innovation. Located within Kalamazoo Candle Company, this is your go-to for an incredible cocktail with a strong flavor and a soft burn at the end.
Iconic Burdick’s Bar & Grill Now Open
Come see the newly reimagined Burdick’s Bar & Grill for the grand reopening! You can expect a bold, new look, an exciting new menu, and the same Kalamazoo spirit—all in the iconic location in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo. Did we mention they have four lanes of Duck Pin bowling? Check it out!
Official Groundbreaking and Community Celebration for the Kalamazoo Event Center
It’s happening! You won’t want to miss the historic groundbreaking and community celebration for the Kalamazoo Event Center! We’re excited to celebrate this transformational milestone for downtown Kalamazoo—and yet another way to show you can truly thrive in Southwest Michigan!
Kyle & Amanda: Thriving in Southwest Michigan
Kyle and Amanda have built careers they love at Consumers Energy—and a life they love in Southwest Michigan. From meaningful work to weekends by the lake, their story shows how talent and families can truly thrive here.
Eat Tacos to Benefit MRC Industries
If you love tacos (and who doesn’t?), you won’t want to miss MRC Industries Tacos & Tequila Crawl on Saturday, September 13 in downtown Kalamazoo. Proceeds from this event go to support individuals living with a disability to help them achieve their fullest potential.
USTA Boys Nationals Returns to Kalamazoo
The USTA Boys Nationals is considered perhaps the most prestigious, historical and single most important event of the year for nearly 500 junior players who participate. Watch the 82nd year unfold, now through August 10.
Exciting New Store Opening in Berrien County
Do you love all things LEGO®? The city of St. Joseph is opening a Bricks & Minifigs® store specializing in buying, selling, and trading new and used LEGO® on August 2. More than a store, there is also an event space for birthday parties, after-school clubs, and more!
Air Zoo Opens New Extreme Sports Exhibit
The Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center in Portage has launched a new adrenaline-filled exhibit called “Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits”. The exhibit runs now through Oct. 31 and takes visitors into the heart of extreme sports, from wingsuit flying and ice climbing to parkour and free diving!
Massive Music Festival with Kid Rock, Nickelback and Others in Hastings This Weekend
An estimated 25,000 people are expected to attend the “Rock the Country” traveling country music festival in Hastings tomorrow night and Saturday. Kid Rock, Nickelback, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and other country music artists are performing at the festival, one of only 10 stops across the U.S.
Wee Course to Offer More Options to Southwest Michigan Golfers
Harbor Shores Resort in Benton Harbor is adding a shorter, more accessible golf course designed to welcome players of all skill levels. The Wee Course is expected to open in late August, with an opening slated for next spring. It will include a patio with seating for 40-50 people and Montie’s Place, which will offer Scottish-inspired cocktails. An 18-hole putting course will be the perfect complement.