Holland hosts 2021 International Festival

The International Festival of Holland is set for Aug. 21.

By:WKTV Staff

Ani Di Franco brings her ‘Revolutionary Love’ — new release and musical activism — to Meijer Gardens

Di Franco’s just released “Revolutionary Love” continues the musician and social activist’s long history of writing songs as reflections of not only her personal life but also society at large.

By:K.D. Norris

Two ‘dear friends’ present the story of the first Adams family – John and Abigail

GEM Theatrics presents “My Dearest Friend,” the story of founding father John Adams and his wife, Abigail. this month at LowellArts.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

‘Walking in Memphis’ with a friend — St. Cecilia offers 2-for-1 tickets on Marc Cohn’s Aug. 21 visit to Royce stage

To mark the first live show since March 2020, St. Cecilia announced this week that tickets to Cohn’s performance were available with a “buy one, get one free” offer. The deal is only good through Friday, July 30, however.

By:WKTV Staff

Public Museum debuts new accessibility technology for blind and low vision visitors

The Grand Rapids Public Museum has implemented the app Aira to help those who are blind or have low vision be able to participate at the museum.

By:Kate Kocienski, Grand Rapids Public Museum

Tickets now available for KDL’s Literary Libations

This year’s fundraising event is focused on the KDL’s youth poetry programs.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Perfect for little royals — parade and fairytale brunch kids day coming to Gilmore Car Museum

By WKTV Staff ken@wktv.org The Gilmore Car Museum, and a bunch of little princesses and princes, had so much fun early this year that the [Read More]

By:WKTV Staff

From Parisian jazz to Detroit soul, GRAM on the Green has got it

The free music series returns for its 12th year offering up three concerts that kick off on July 29.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Great Lakes Surf Festival hosts its third event at Muskegon’s Pere Marquette Beach

The event will be Aug. 14 and feature surfing and other beach activities.

By:WKTV Staff

It’s a tropical theme for the next John Ball Zoo Adult Night Out event

The John Ball Zoo will host its third Adult Night Out events on Thursday, July 15.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming’s Concerts in the Park gets things started with The Soul Syndicate

The popular R&B group will be performing Tuesday, July 13, kicking off the four-concert series.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Summer theater going strong as Circle presents live music, ‘Cabaret’

The company prepares to host its first indoor production as it presents “Cabaret” this month as well as an outdoor fundraising concert.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Mike Yore Memorial Car Show part of Love Local Weekend

The Love Local Weekend is set for July 16-18 and will feature concerts, art, and the car show.

By:Amy Zapal, St. Joseph Today

Local group attracts more than 400 to concert, next set for this Thursday

More than 400 people attend the first Sounds of Summer concert with the next set for Thursday, July 8, at Cutler Park.

By:Patty Williams

Lakeshore Museum Center hosts walking tours of Downtown Muskegon

Throughout the summer, Lakeshore Museum Center will be hosting walking tours of downtown Muskegon.

By:Jackie Huss, Lakeshore Museum Center

Two snowy owls are newest addition at John Ball Zoo

Zoo officials are hopeful for a mating match to help maintain the owl’s numbers which are vulnerable.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Muskegon’s Great Lakes Surf Festival to return to Pere Marquette Beach in August

By K.D. Norris ken@wktv.org The Great Lakes Surf Festival at Muskegon’s Pere Marquette Beach was a great success in 2018 and 2019, and then there [Read More]

By:K.D. Norris

The Sunday Night Funnies returns in new location, kicks off with Kingpin of Comedy contest

The Sunday Night Funnies moves to The Guest House, with opening night set for July 11.

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The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff returns in July

The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff will return for a two-day event in July.

By:Matthew Bizoe, Krasl Art Center

Pop culture and pollinators to folk art, area museums have a lot to offer this summer

This summer, both the Grand Rapids Public Museum and the Grand Rapids Art Museum explore America’s culture – from pop to folk – through different lenses.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Thursday is Princess Day at John Ball Zoo

By Joanne Bailey-Boorsmajoanne@wktv.org Whether fairy or wizard, prince or princess, everyone is invited to come in costume to Princess Day on Thursday, June 17 from [Read More]

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

As national touring concert scene awakens, Meijer Gardens announces complete concert series

As the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs and concert venue attendance limits are opened, Meijer Gardens’ promoter has been working on a late-arriving local season.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Things to do this weekend

For this weekend, how about a trip to the John Ball Zoo to check out the BRICKLIVE exhibit or your local park to see if KDL’s Curi is there. Looking to stay cool? Than the Grand Rapids Public Museum might be the place for you.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple and BBQ Festival returns for 2021

The Apple & BBQ Festival will take place on Sept. 10 and 11.

By:Andrea Wiggins, Silver Lake Sand Dunes

Wyoming’s own Two Guys Brewing featured brewery for John Ball Zoo adult events

Owner Tom Payne said Two Guys Brewing was extremely honored to be invited to provide beer for the zoo’s Adult Night Out series.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma