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Wrangling Black History Local ‘cowboy’ lassos the past one artifact and artwork at a time
When completed, The Exchange building currently under construction in downtown Kalamazoo will bring a new outline to the city’s iconic skyline.
© 2018 Encore Publications/Brian Powers
Building Skyscrapers and Saving History PlazaCorp’s work is transforming Kalamazoo, one project at a time
A spiral staircase handcrafted by Bill Nichols for his Schoolcraft home (August 2016).
© 2018 Encore Publications/Brian Powers
Revealed 2018 Unseen Encore images
Rendal Wall in “Rendal’s Guitar Lounge” at Heritage Guitar Inc.
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The Guitar Guru Those who know Rendal Wall say he’s ‘the real deal’
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police Chief Karianne Thomas, front and center, stands with some of the “people that make it happen”: Back row, from left: Public Safety Officer (PSO) Ellen Arnold, Sgt. Dave Juday, Assistant Chief David Boysen, PSO Alex Araujo, Captain Chris Franks and Lt. Scott VanderEnde. Front row, from left: Executive Lt. Rafael Diaz, Thomas and Lt. Danielle Guilds.
© 2018 Encore Publications/Brian Powers
'And, boom, here I am' KDPS chief tackles a changing landscape
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The Jet Set Siblings pilot the success of RAI Jets
Works by poet Diane Seuss draw much from her rural Southwest Michigan roots.
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Full Life with Poetry Diane Seuss' rural roots and love of art infuse her new collection
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See Your Town Like a Tourist Do what the locals do
The red glasses that artist Mary Hatch wears are nearly as memorable as her many paintings.
© 2018 Encore Publications/Brian Powers
What’s going on here? Mary Hatch’s paintings tell stories and ask questions
Crowds stream their way into Chenery Auditorium during the Gilmore Keyboard Festival.
©The Gilmore/Chris McGuire
'Magic that can only happen here' Gilmore Festival aims to make Kalamazoo a 'cultural destination'

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When completed, The Exchange building currently under construction in downtown Kalamazoo will bring a new outline to the city’s iconic skyline.
© 2018 Encore Publications/Brian Powers

Building Skyscrapers and Saving HistoryPlazaCorp’s work is transforming Kalamazoo, one project at a time