Marking 25: Grand Rapids Symphony celebrates the silver anniversary of the D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops

Grand Rapids Symphony’s John Varineau and Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk share amazing stories and highlights about the D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops, which kicks off its 25th season Thursday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Two new exhibits at Holland Arts Council begin July 12

By Kailey Schroeder, Holland Arts Council The Holland Area Arts Council is presenting two new exhibits, ‘Riser’ and ‘Pauses’, with an opening reception on Friday, [Read More]

By:Kailey Schroeder, Holland Arts Council

Millennials making opera popular again and more operatic trends

In the most recent “Locally Entertaining” podcast, we sit-down with Opera Grand Rapids Executive Director Emilee Syrewicze to discuss opera’s resurgence and the company’s upcoming season.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Dennis O’Mara exhibit opening at Pine Rest Leep Art Gallery

The work of local artist Dennis O’Mara will be on display at the Pine Rest Leep Gallery starting July 2.

By:Colleen Cullison, Pine Rest Leep Art Gallery

Polka rocker Lenny Gomulka to headline Polish Festival in August

Gomulka is considered a living legend in the polka community.

By:Matthew Gryczan

Three from Grand Rapids Symphony named honorary Festival of the Arts co-chairs

GRS President Mary Tuuk, Music Director Marcelo Lehninger, and Associate Conductor John Varineau named as the 2020 honorary Festival of the Arts co-chairs.

By:West Michigan Tourist Association

Magic Circle presents ‘Rapunzel,’ a play for the whole family

“Rapunzel” runs June 26 – June 29 at Aquinas College’s Performing Arts Center.

By:Ashlee McGreevy, Circle Theatre

GVSU carillon concert series features carillonneurs from around the world, marks milestone

GVSU marks 25 years of carillon concerts by kicking of its summer series with a a reunion concert on June 23.

By:Peg West, GVSU

Grand Rapids Public Museum breaks out the games for a night of fun

The Grand Rapids Public Museum has partnered with City Built Brewing and Blue Bridge Games for the July 16 evening of fun.

By:Christie Bender, Grand Rapids Public Museum

Inbound from New Zealand, with power pop, The Beths to stop at Pyramid Scheme

There is something about their sound, neither too familiar nor too “working hard to be different”, that makes you wonder what the band’s “future them” sound might be,

By:K.D. Norris

With Lakeshore Art Festival near, international muralist’s work now graces Muskegon

Muralist fans have a new sight to see after last week as the Lakeshore Art Festival held a public unveiling of a mural by internationally known “street artist” Kelsey Montague.

By:WKTV Staff

Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly: The Rock ‘N’ Roll Dream Tour comes to Grand Rapids Oct. 27

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, June 21 at 10am.

By:Hilarie Carpenter, SMG

ESME’s Music & Dance at Fountain Street Church, June 21st

Original dance choreography is set to the music of Mozart, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Radiohead.

By:Virginia Anzengruber, Fountain Street Church

Cedric ‘The Entertainer’ set to play DeVos Performance Hall on Sept. 7

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, June 14 at 10am.

By:Mike Klompstra, SMG

Grand Rapids Public Museum’s ‘TOYS!’ exhibit expands for summer

Giant versions of Battleship, Lincoln Logs, Chess, and UNO will be featured this summer at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

By:Christie Bender, Grand Rapids Public Museum

Lavender farm announces first of three summer workshops

The farm will host its first workshop June 22 and 23.

By:Jack Cafretsas, Summerhouse Lavender Farm

GRAM on the Green with WYCE 88.1 FM 2019 lineup announced

GRAM on the Green will start July 11 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, 101 Monroe Ave.

By:WKTV Staff

Brena Band brings a little of everything to the next Concerts in the Park

Brena Band brings a mix of classic and contemporary music to Tuesday’s nights Concerts in the Park.

By:WKTV Staff

Read all about it: Wyoming resident part of Civic Theatre’s ‘Newsies’ cast

Cullen Dyk is tap dancing, both literally and figuratively, through the upcoming Grand Rapids production in a number of roles.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After first concert, tickets remain for 14 concerts at Meijer Garden’s summer series

If you were letting your summer schedule settle out before you bought tickets for the summer concert at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, there is some good news and bad news awaiting you at the box office.

By:K.D. Norris

Guitarist Juber’s artful talents take wings at Muskegon Museum of Art

The one-time member of McCartney’s band Wings not only knows hot to handle an electric guitar, he also knows how to handle a camera lens.

By:K.D. Norris

Grand Rapids Public Museum presents a planetarium double feature of Queen, Pink Floyd light shows

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will feature the music of Queen and Pink Floyd in a special summer light show at the Chaffee Planetarium.

By:Christie Bender, Grand Rapids Public Museum

Celebrate Independence Day at the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Front Row

Get a “front row” seat at the the Grand Rapids fireworks by snatching up tickets to the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s annual event.

By:Christie Bender, Grand Rapids Public Museum

Bassists Brewer (Matt and Benny) make local jazz events a family affair

Bassist Matt Brewer has played with the likes of Terence Blanchard and will be featured in the upcoming Aquinas Jazz Camp Faculty concert.

By:K.D. Norris

Spikeball added to Meijer State Games of Michigan summer lineup

The Meijer State Games of Michigan has added spikeball to its more than 45-sport lineup, and that’s not all.

By:Eric Engelbarts, Meijer State Games of Michigan