Paragon Life

Downtown dates: hot, sizzling art hop

Posted on 09. Jul, 2010 by Shawntai_Brown.

So, if you happen to run into me downtown around 7 p.m., I will most likely be at one of my top picks for the July 9 hop:

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Downtown Dates: Art in the park

Posted on 26. May, 2010 by Shawntai_Brown.

I have told you time and time again about the monthly Art Hops. Free food, wine and wonderful art on display. Plus, it’s a chance to enjoy the summer weather and downtown Kalamazoo businesses. If you are all about supporting local amenities, then checking out the Art Hop is like a social responsibility. Art Hop [...]

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Go wild for garden art at tomorrow’s Art Hop

Posted on 06. May, 2010 by Scasola.

I’m always on the lookout for an interesting art gallery stroll or exhibit opening or reason to view works by a new artist. In Kalamazoo, I discovered Art Hop.  On the first Friday of every month, Kalamazoo-based West Michigan Glass Society hosts its version of an art stroll, welcoming in the public and sharing original [...]

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Downtown dates: bunny hop from place to place

Posted on 31. Mar, 2010 by Shawntai_Brown.

As the in-laws and relatives are piling into your space for the holiday, escape to Downtown Kalamazoo. Free your mind with the help of local artists at another monthly installment of Art Hop! It’s finally warm outside, so take advantage of walking the Kalamazoo Mall and surrounding streets with friends and fellow artists this Friday. [...]

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Downtown Dates: Another Art Hop

Posted on 18. Mar, 2010 by Shawntai_Brown.

This time the Art Hop was even closer to home because one of Paragon’s own bloggers displayed her work! Cecilia A. Gardner, my roommate, gave her first showing of her photography. Gardner’s work is an assembly of black-and-white photos depicting different views of urban life. From the soft touch of a grandmother’s hand to the birds-eye [...]

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Downtown Dates: Hop around downtown Feb. 5!

Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Shawntai_Brown.

It’s that time again!

Art Hop starts this Friday, Feb. 5, and goes from 5-9 p.m.Imagine local artist teaming up with your favorite local businesses to make a night of creative frenzy. It’s better than a trip to the museum because this art comes from the hearts and minds of people who live right next door.

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