BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Kalamazoo Poetry Festival - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Kalamazoo Poetry Festival
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kalamazoopoetryfestival.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kalamazoo Poetry Festival
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Detroit
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260514T112813
CREATED:20250818T033813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T033813Z
UID:2924-1755964800-1755972000@kalamazoopoetryfestival.com
SUMMARY:Air Poetry
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS FREE! \nWhat is Air Poetry? \nA poetry and music performance event\, complete with open mic\, DJ\, and refreshments.\nThe event takes place outdoors at Kazoo Books located at 2413 Parkview Ave\, Kalamazoo\, MI 49008 on August 23\, 2025 from 4-6pm.\nFeatured performers are local musician Jessica Ivey\, local poet Markeva Love\, and local flash fiction writer Laura Citino.\nThis event is hosted by The Kalamazoo Poetry Festival in partnership with Kazoo Books. \nThe event will also feature the unveiling of a limited run of t shirts\, featuring poetry written by clients and staff at YWCA Kalamazoo. All proceeds from the t shirt sales will be donated to the YWCA.\nKalamazoo Poetry Festival- https://kalamazoopoetryfestival.com/\nKazoo Books- https://kazoobooks.com/ \nPerformer Bios:\nJessica ‘Jess’ Ivey is a vocalist\, songwriter\, teaching artist\, DJ and vocal producer from the West side of Detroit. Jess’ vocal style is an expressive blend of alternative R&B\, gospel and melodic Hip-Hop. A classically trained vocalist and student of Black music\, Jess blends her various musical influences in a multi-faceted one woman show with vulnerability at the center of all her live performances. She got her start performing live shows and recording music with Last Gasp Collective and just released a single entitled “Winter Bourbon”. For more information visit singgjess.com\nI’m Markeva Love. I Graduated from Adrian College Spring of 2021 where I obtained my dual bachelor’s degree in Biology & Philosophy. I am a Health Educator for the Kalamazoo County Health Department. Born and raised in Kalamazoo MI\, I am an avid reader\, who enjoys fitness\, travel and the occasional game night with family and friends. I’m passionate about quality\, innovation and creativity that helps to improve both community as well as the lives of those that make it. I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with several organizations here in South West Michigan through featuring and emceeing. I love the performing arts and being an artist who embraces vulnerability and has found my voice and strength in it. I look forward to continuing my writing and sharing it with the world.\nLaura Citino is a writer and book artist from Kalamazoo\, Michigan. Her work explores regional identity\, surrealism\, rural mythologies\, and the mundane apocalypse in the Great Lakes and American Rust Belt. http://www.topophiliacproject.com/
URL:https://kalamazoopoetryfestival.com/event/air-poetry/
LOCATION:Kazoo Books\, 2413 Parkview Ave\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kalamazoopoetryfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Markeva-Love.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T112813
CREATED:20250827T152007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T154047Z
UID:2930-1756404000-1756411200@kalamazoopoetryfestival.com
SUMMARY:KIA Summer Jams
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a space to share your music\, poetry\, or spoken word? Or just want to enjoy a night of local talent\, creativity\, and community? Summer Jams is a three-part summer series at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA)\, designed to bring people together through live performances and artistic expression. \nEach night will feature a rotating lineup of independent artists\, emerging musicians\, and spoken word performers\, showcasing the diverse rhythms\, genres\, and voices that shape our community. Whether you’re stepping up to the mic or simply here to enjoy the show\, this is a space to connect\, inspire\, and celebrate creativity.
URL:https://kalamazoopoetryfestival.com/event/kia-summer-jams/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007-5007\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kalamazoopoetryfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Summer-Jams-Open-Mic-Open-Mic-Collaboration-Featured-Reader-Elizabeth-Bullmer.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250830T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T112813
CREATED:20250827T153958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T153958Z
UID:2939-1756576800-1756587600@kalamazoopoetryfestival.com
SUMMARY:Poetry and Potions
DESCRIPTION:Step into an evening where words and flavors intertwine. Poetry & Potions brings together soulful spoken word\, open mic performances\, and the art of craft cocktails for a night of creativity and connection.\nFeatured Poet: Biscuit – known for dynamic delivery and thought-provoking verses that leave audiences moved and inspired.\nWhat to Expect:\nFeatured performance by Biscuit\nOpen mic for writers\, musicians\, and performers\nSpecialty cocktails crafted just for the event\nA warm\, welcoming space to connect with artists and art lovers\nWhether you’re here to share your voice or simply soak in the atmosphere\, this is your night to be inspired.\nAdmission: Free to attendOpen Mic Sign-Up:Sign up Link:https://docs.google.com/…/1qMGa5nIYBNoBS6BVxP37mit…/editorat the door
URL:https://kalamazoopoetryfestival.com/event/poetry-and-potions/
LOCATION:Green Door Distilling Co & Tasting Room\, 429 E North St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007-5007\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kalamazoopoetryfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Poetry-Potions-Flyer-.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR