Southwest Michigan’s Favorite Michigan: Saving the Mitchell’s Styr; Five Long-gone factories of Kalamazoo; Fontana’s Next Movement after 25 years; Meet Matt Forkin who is the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo plus The Arts, Events of Note and much more.
Southwest Michigan’s Favorite Magazine: With Canadian culture, food, music and fun, Can-Am Peace Jam Festival looks beyond tensions to celebrate our shared connections; Local arborists highlight their favorites to add to your landscape; Therapy practice specializes in helping dementia patients and caregivers cope; Meet Katie Timber who is the SPCA leader who works to keep pets and owners together plus Events of Note, The Arts and so much more.
Southwest Michigan Magazine: Larry Bell wants to share something with you; Five local roasters brew up distinct flavors; Plainwell distillery and restaurant blends community, family, food and art; Meet Kate Yancho who is brining immersive arts education to Kalamazoo County students plus our special 2026-27 Arts Season Guide. Also enjoy The Arts and Events of Note and so much more.
Southwest Michigan’s Favorite Magazine: Reviving the Chamber, Once robust, the local business advocacy group is rising from the ashes; Five Movie theaters that once entertained Kalamazooans; Ripple Effects serves neurodivergent people of all ages — and their families; Meet Twala Lockett-Jones who is teaching Kalamazoo girls to fill their toolbelts plus The Arts, Events of Note and so much more.
Southwest Michigan Favorite magazine: Prairie Ronde Artist Residency is putting Vicksburg on the map; Friends of poetry has been promoting poetry for 50 years; Five faves features five summer reads by local authors; Meet Megan Healy who has a love for strings and teaching has brought her to the KJSO plus The Arts, Events of Note and much more.
Southwest Michigan’s Favorite Magazine: The Eldridge’s have taken on the project of a lifetime; Five Favorite Ward Morgan photos; Bent not Broken helping youth and families navigate the juvenile justice system; Meet Andrew Schultz who is a “cider nerd” is now a certified expert on the beverage plus The Arts, Events of Note, Poetry and much more.
Southwest Michigan’s Magazine: WMU’s prison program reaps rewards; Five Favorite 2026 Gilmore Festival’s must-see performances; Upjohn in Disneyland; Meet Casey Grooten who is Kalamazoo Poetry Fest leader explains how poetry can be for everyone plus Events of Note, The Arts and much more.
Southwest Michigan’s Magazine: For two decades, Out of Favor Boys has found favor singing the blues; Samson’s Barber Shop and other small businesses gets boost from micro-grants; Anti-bullying program becomes outlet for young entrepreneurs; See five fabulous and futuristic footwear at the KIA; Meet Jim Mumford whose new cookbook is taking pizza lovers on a tasty adventure plus Events of Note; The Arts, Poetry and much more.
Southwest Michigan’s Favorite Magazine: Pickleball is wildly popular game and is making an impact on and off the court; Five area schools that have come and gone; Sleeping Giant Capital is nurturing CEOs and local businesses’ succession; Meet Shaun Willis is a Lawyer and also a sports agent, plus The Arts, Events of Note and much more in this issue.
Southwest Michigan’s Magazine: Inclusion, entrepreneurship at heart of Vine neighborhood’s development strategy; Five local events not to miss in 2026; Meet Luke Conklin who is bringing historically informed music to Kalamazoo; A new venue, Glow Hall, offers music, community and potential plus The Arts, Events of Note and much more.
Southwest Michigan’s Magazine: Special Issue! Revealed 2025 Unseen images from Encore; An oasis in the Eastside community provides learning and peace for kids; Meet Lucinda Stinson who has a long career in health care has led her to Lending Hands; Annual awards recognize contributions to the arts community; A Gift guide for your local holiday shopping plus Events of Note, The Arts and much more.
Southwest Michigan’s Magazine: Under its New director, the Douglass Community Association continues to thrive; Elaine Unzicker’s chainmail creations are designed for movement, not battle; Fave favorite filling stations that provided more than fuel; Meet Sheri Welsh who is the new chair for the Small Business Association of Michigan; plus The Arts, Events of Note, Poetry and much more.