# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 am
- **Event Description**: “Honoring the past & present Community Leaders, Businesses and Artists!About this EventYou’re Invited to the Inaugural Kalamazoo Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala!Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Black brilliance, achievement, and culture at the first-ever Kalamazoo Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala. This landmark event honors the power, passion, and progress of Black individuals and organizations who are shaping our community and beyond.Date: December 20, 2025Time: 6pmLocation: City Centre EventsDress Code: Met Gala Glam – Bold. Elegant. Unapologetically Black.Step into a night of luxury and legacy as we roll out the red carpet for local trailblazers in business, arts, education, activism, and more. The evening will feature:Award Presentations recognizing excellence in a variety of fieldsLive Entertainment showcasing talent rooted in culture and creativityRed Carpet Experience for that show-stopping Met Gala momentCurated Cuisine & Signature CocktailsDancing, Networking, and Community EmpowermentThis is more than an event—it’s a celebration of identity, resilience, and vision. Come dressed to impress and ready to uplift.Let’s make history together.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/the-black-excellence-awards-and-met-gala/100001325327282579
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 500, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: City Centre Events
- **lat**: 42.2910482
- **long**: -85.5829566
- **full address**: City Centre Events, 125 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala! being held?
  - **A:** The Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala! takes place on Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 am at City Centre Events, 125 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala!?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for The Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala! range from USD 55 to USD 500 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly Bird TicketsUSD 55 + USD 5 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionUSD 66 + USD 6 feeAvailableCouples TicketUSD 119 + USD 9 feeAvailableOrganization/Business VIP TableUSD 500Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala!?
  - **A:** The Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala! is organized by Kimberly Guess.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. 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. If The Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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