# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Artful Evening: Sneaker Culture Night
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for Sneaker Culture Night featuring music, food, and an engaging presentation. Dr. Delisia Matthews will share her research on Sneaker Culture by highlighting its historical roots, the unique language and behaviors of consumers, and the deep ties of the culture to music. Additionally, this discussion will explore how sneaker collecting connects to fatherhood and legacy, while inviting the audience to connect through their own sneaker narratives.

Dr. Delisia Matthews is an Associate Professor at North Carolina State University in the Wilson College of Textiles whose research explores consumer behavior and trends, sneaker culture and the cultural meanings behind consumer decision-making. With a background in marketing research and retail at companies like Procter & Gamble, Nordstrom, and Walmart, she blends industry insight with scholarship. An award-winning educator, Dr. Matthews uses qualitative research to center consumers’ voices, tell their stories, and advocate for the communities behind the culture.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/artful-evening-sneaker-culture-night/200029686314106
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 57

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007
- **lat**: 42.28958
- **long**: -85.5874
- **full address**: 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Artful Evening: Sneaker Culture Night being held?
  - **A:** Artful Evening: Sneaker Culture Night takes place on Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Artful Evening: Sneaker Culture Night?
  - **A:** Artful Evening: Sneaker Culture Night is organized by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Artful Evening: Sneaker Culture Night is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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