Modern music, live audience energizes dancers as Grand Rapid Ballet comes ‘Off the Canvas’
After a season of beautiful but somewhat distant virtual performances, the ballet will return to the live stage this week with the first weekend of its season of live-audience (and still virtual) performances.
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Comprehensive study to begin on possible sites for John Ball Zoo Aquarium
John Ball Zoo will be considering the City of Muskegon or Kent County for possible aquarium sites.
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Gonzo’s Top 5: Welcome to the weekend
Digital journalist John D. Gonzalez offers a round-up on weekend activities which includes fall fun in Holland, Grandville, and Wyoming.
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Documentary showcases West Michigan university’s efforts to stay open during pandemic
From regional Emmy Award-winner Nick Kuiper, “A New Normal” shares the stories of how Ferris State University worked to keep running as COVID forced shutdowns.
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Themed music nights announced as part of zoo’s “IllumiZoo Wild Hues”
From boy bands to the classical, each Wednesday night at John Ball Zoo will be filled with different theme music. The music plans through Nov. 10.
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‘Hamilton’ tickets go on sale next week
“Hamilton” producer encourages people to purchase from Broadway Grand Rapids for February performance.
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Pulaski Days 2021: ‘Keep Calm and Polka On!’
After a year off due to COVID, Pulaski Days returns this weekend with 14 halls open and ready to serve some amazing Polish food.
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Walker Boy Scout facility to host family fun event in October
Adventure Point will offer a full day of fall activities planned at its 35-acre outdoor center.
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On Tap: Oktoberfest-style beers take center stage at Horrocks Market Tavern
Fall means colorful foliage, brisk mornings, football games and, of course, Oktoberfest beer.
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Muskegon Museum of Art opens contemporary art awards exhibition, plans appraisal fair
By WKTV Staff ken@wktv.org The Muskegon Museum of Art’s 92nd Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition this fall continues the museum’s “well-established legacy of showcasing the work [Read More]
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Fall Fest set to return to downtown Holland in October
The event will be running Oct 8 and 9 and will include professional pumpkin carvers, an artisan market and a community tulip planting.
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GR Public Museum hosts virtual backyard stargazing in prep for James Web Space Telescope Launch
The Grand Rapids Public Museum will host another installment in its Backyard Stargazing virtual program that will focus on the upcoming launch of the NASA;s James Webb Telescope.
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GRAM features iconic American artist in upcoming exhibit
About 90 prints from Jasper Johns, best known for his flag and target paintings, will be on display Oct. 2 – Jan. 8.
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Grand Rapids Ballet turns tragedy into dance to raise awareness about homelessness
Grand Rapids Ballet’s Gretchen Steimle worked with Degage Ministries to create the six-minute performance that is part of this year’s ArtPrize.
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‘New Grass’ legend Sam Bush and his band kick off St. Cecilia’s ’21-22 folk series
The mandolin master will bring his new band to Grand Rapids Oct. 6 as St. Cecilia kicks off its 2021-22 season of return-to-live performances by folk, jazz and chamber music artists.
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Movies on the Lawn returns with two Halloween classics
Helping to kick of the Halloween season, the first two movies will be “Hocus Pocus” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
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Gun Lake Casino adds chophouse, craft beer bar to its entertainment offerings
Three new restaurants at the popular casino feature more than 100 craft beers, big TV screens and a steak dinner all under one roof.
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Meijer Gardens to provide a flora feast for autumn eyes with fall mum (and more) exhibition
As West Michigan enters the fall season, the local community can enjoy an exhibition that literally spans thousands of blossoms across 158 sprawling acres.
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Opera Grand Rapids seeking volunteers
By WKTV Staffjoanne@wktv.org Opera Grand Rapids is looking for volunteers to help in a number of capacities from greeting patrons to helping with administrative needs. [Read More]
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Fallasburg Arts Festival returns this weekend
The 53rd annual event will take place Saturday and Sunday at Fallasburg Park.
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Calvin’s Covenant Fine Arts Center opens eclectic fall concert season with Andy Shauf
The venue is know as a place to see acts the “college crowd” is getting into these days.
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ArtPrize 2021: Meijer Gardens exhibition of Virginia Lee Montgomery’s works includes ‘Sword in the Sphinx’
Art and history will blend as the venue’s 2021 contribution to ArtPrize 2021 will be selected works of the artist known simply as VLM.
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New classical concert series showcases piano-baed chamber music
A new classical concert series curated by a Grand Valley State University piano faculty member will present chamber music in venues both on campus and at locations throughout West Michigan.
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