On the shelf: ‘Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals’ by Temple Grandin
A cat is just a really different animal than, say, a dog. The book reveals why.
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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center returns to St. Cecilia for new season
The opening performance will include the beloved Schubert composition The Trout Quintet.
By:Tulip Time announces the 2019 Festival Entertainment Line-up
Comedian Jay Leno headlines the 2019 Tulip Time entertainment schedule.
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Review: Kenny Barron, and young horn players, deliver great jazz — new, classic
Barron’s stellar quintet was fronted by fine young trumpeter/flugelhornist Mike Rodriguez and saxophonist Dayna Stephens.
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‘Sunday Afternoon Live’ concerts at Cascade Library now through April 2019
The Cascade Township Branch brings concerts inside for ‘Sunday Afternoon Live’ now through April 2019.
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Sebastian Maniscalco to bring ‘Stay Hungry’ Tour to DeVos Performance Hall on April 6
Maniscalco’s new tour has the affable performer encouraging fans to follow in his footsteps and ‘stay hungry’.
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On Tap: The trifecta — wine, beer and food fest; beer bread in Cedar; Long Road goes north
The 11th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival returns Nov. 15-17 to DeVos Place downtown.
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Van Singel goes rock ‘n’ roll with a night of Elton John, Billy Joel music
“The Tribute to Sir Elton John and Billy Joel” is Nov. 29 at the Van Singel Fine Arts Center.
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2019 Whitecaps season tickets now on sale
Season ticket holders receive special perks ranging from a free luxury suite, discounted hot dog/soda vouchers, discounted preferred parking plans… and much more!
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On the shelf: ‘Sutton’ by J.R. Moehringer
‘Sutton’ educates, entertains, and delights the reader.
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Relive the music of the legendary Frank Sinatra with the GR Pops, Nov. 9-11
By Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk, Grand Rapids Symphony They called him the “Chairman of the Board of Music.” Frank Sinatra was one of the most [Read More]
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Farmers Alley Theatre brings timely ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’ to the stage this November
A Doll’s House, Part 2 runs Nov. 2nd through the 18th at 221 Farmers Alley in Downtown Kalamazoo.
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Kids will love Holland Area Arts Council’s 4th Annual Nutcracker Ballet Tea on Nov. 18th
The gallery will be filled with the enchanting giggles of children as they experience the magic of music, dance, and storytelling.
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Tickets on sale now for Professional Bull Riders ‘Velocity Tour’, Feb. 2nd
The world’s premier bull riding organization began as a dream of 20 bull riders 25 years ago and now operates in five countries.
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On the shelf: ‘What is the What’ by Dave Eggers
This book is an intense and eye-opening journey into the Sudanese refugee experience through the eyes of a man who keeps his faith in future stability and happiness despite obstacles at every turn.
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FantasMenagerie: The Art of Nat Rosales at MMA, through Jan. 13, 2019
Nat Rosales will make an appearance at the MMA in a gallery ‘Crash Course’ on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 6-7pm.
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Tickets for KISS’s March 9th ‘End of the Road World Tour’ at Van Andel Arena go on sale Nov. 2nd
KISS Meet and Greet Experiences will be available beginning Tuesday. Oct. 30 at 10am local time through kissonline.com.
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‘Jazz in the Sanctuary’ concert series returns Nov. 4
The series pairs the spontaneous wonder of jazz with the acoustic and architectural beauty of the century-old sanctuary in downtown Grand Rapids.
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Tickets for Jeff Lynne’s ELO July 23rd concert go on sale today, Oct. 29th
Jeff Lynne’s ELO is practically a religious experience for rock ‘n’ roll disciples, says the Houston Press.
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GR Symphony celebrates Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday in musical salute, Nov. 2-3
Leonard Bernstein first came to the world’s attention with his impromptu conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic in 1943 when he was 25 years old.
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On the shelf: ‘The Last Summer (of You and Me)’ by Ann Brashares
I found myself getting angry at the main characters, which is usually a good indicator to me of my own emotional involvement in the story.
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Ethnic Heritage Celebration at the Grand Rapids Public Museum this November
Ethnic Heritage Festival is a day-long celebration of music, dance, crafts and food representing the various ethnic groups that call West Michigan home.
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Grammy-laden Kenny Barron brings his quintet to St. Cecilia jazz series
Barron has earned 11 Grammy awards, beginning in 1992 for Best Jazz Album with “People Time”, his duet with the legendary Stan Getz, and most recently in 2017 for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.
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