Gonzo’s Top 5: Ballet, poutine and beers
Cheers to the weekend! And there is plenty of opportunities to celebrate from Noodle Fest to Beer Fest or snag some Poutine before heading out to see the Grand Rapids Ballet or take Kentwood’s Luminary Walk.
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Special student tickets available for St. Cecilia WinterFest Jazz with Christian McBride
St. Cecilia Music Center has announced that special $10 student tickets are available for the this weekend’s three-day WinterFest “jazz festival”, Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 24-26, all shows with headliner bassist Christian McBride.
By:Grand Rapids Ballet’s ‘Cinderella’ adds to company’s rich history
Kicking of the Grand Rapids Ballet’s 50th Anniversary celebration will be this weekend’s production of “Cinderella.”
By:Gonzo’s Top 5: Boats, brews, and a polar plunge
Think spring as the popular Grand Rapids Boat Show returns this weekend and while you at it, say good-bye to winter through one last trip through the World of Winter.
By:Local voices will add to the story as Opera Grand Rapids premieres new work focused on racial justice
After securing rights to the Stinney: An American Execution, Opera Grand Rapids knew they wanted to do more than just perform the opera which is why they reached out to local organizations represented by artists of color.
By:Christian McBride shows off versatility, friends with St. Cecilia WinterFest Jazz Series
McBride & Friends include a “double bass extravaganza”, a night with singer Cyrille Aimée, and a little straight ahead with Inside Straight.
By:Circle Theatre set to host auditions in March for summer series
Auditions are set for the first two weekends in March.
By:Gonzo’s Top 5: Ice sculptures, country music, Disney, and Hamilton
Join John as he gives a rundown about this weekend’s activities including an exclusive interview about the hottest ticket in town, “Hamilton.”
By:Fountain Street Church has history, and legendary acoustics, as 2022 concert series begins with Waxahatchee Feb. 14
Musicians, comedians and just flat interesting people have visited the famous stain-glass windowed, pipe-organ dominated sanctuary of the church.
By:‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ — West Michigan singer-songwriter May Erlewine plans a creative twist for Feb. 17 concert at St. Cecilia
Not only will the Folk Series audience be treated to new songs, they will also be treated to a more personal aspect of the songwriter’s life and work.
By:Two West Michigan artists are the Loeschner Art Competition winners
One of the winners, Lynn Strough was a former WKTV Journal contributor, sharing her travel adventures through Europe.
By:Bands wanted for The Stray’s upcoming Battle of the Bands
Bands have until Feb. 10 to apply for the popular Wyoming cafe’s first-ever Battle of the Bands.
By:Midwest RADFest designed to heal and unit through dance
RADicle Residency Artist Helanius J. Wilkins is set to make his debut in Michigan at this year’s Midwest RADFest.
By:National contest encourages students to envision an accepting society
The Dismantle Patriarchy Contest offers a $1,000 prize to any student who challenges patriarchy through music, art or other creative forms.
By:Gonzo’s Top Five: Happy Lunar New Year! Plus loads of car fun
Motor City invades Grand Rapids with the Michigan international Auto Show and Gilmore Car Museum offers up its Winter Motoring Meet. Also the Lunar New Year is celebrated with a special outdoor storytime.
By:Civic hosts auditions for ‘Kinky Boots’
Auditions for the Tony Award-winning musical are set for Feb. 13.
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Sunday Night Funnies returns to Wyoming’s Woody’s Pressbox
Two years since its last show at Woody’s Pressbox, the organizer for Sunday Night Funnies announces that the comedy show will return in February.
By:Winter fun — Gilmore’s Winter Motoring Meet, vintage snowmobile show set for Feb. 5
The event will be a day of outdoor family fun in Michigan’s winter weather, plus full access to the museum’s indoor collection of more than 400 classic vehicles.
By:Gonzo’s Top Five: More winter fun with bull riding, two expos, and a Civic Theatre production
Plenty of winter partying taking place as the World of Winter continues in downtown Grand Rapids along with the professional bull riders, a hunting and kids expos and “Shakespeare Is In Love” at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.
By:Professional bull riders tour comes to Van Andel Arena
The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will be at the arena Jan. 28 and 29.
By:Hollywood Makeout next to perform at Concerts Under the Stars
The group is set to perform on Feb. 10 with local freelance artist Julie Seaward providing visuals.
By:‘Preparing for battle’ is all part of the fun at West Michigan’s Centerline Sword School
“The media gets a lot wrong,” said Centerline student Mark Maddox. “Real fights are not ‘Princess Bride’-style where you land several hits for twenty minutes. In reality, a fight could end with a single blow.”
By:Love is in the air as Grand Rapids Civic Theatre presents ‘Shakespeare in Love’
The company’s winter production opens this Friday and will run through Feb. 13.
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