On the shelf: ‘Sailing Grace’ by John Otterbacher
The book tells the story of one man’s unwillingness to allow his medical condition to restrain him from pursuing his dreams and living the life he wants.
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GVSU’s Fall Arts Celebration spotlights the arts during multiple free events
Here are the upcoming Fall Arts Celebration events at Grand Valley State University in November and December.
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Saugatuck/Douglas ‘Kids and Pets Costume Contest & Parade’ Oct. 27 at Wicks Park
Stick around after the parade at Wick’s Pick for other fun happenings!
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Tickets on sale TODAY for Weezer and the Pixies, March 20th at Van Andel Arena
Following a rapturously received summer tour, Weezer will be returning to the road with Pixies this spring for a run of highly anticipated North American arena dates.
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Arts & Eats 2018 is this weekend in Southwest Michigan
More than 60 new and returning West Michigan artist studios, galleries, eateries and more are participating in the 8th Annual Arts and Eats.
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Special Halloween-themed organ concerts at the GRPM Oct. 19 & 20
Dont miss this thrilling, family friendly event Oct. 19 and Oct. 20.
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One weekend: Three amazing women authors! Oct. 20-22
All events take place at the City Opera House, downtown Traverse City.
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Indie Fest 18: Fabulous food, mix of music & spirits, art, on Oct. 20th
The festival is anchored by three, nationally touring bands — Switchback, The Accidentals, and The Hunts.
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On the shelf: ‘Infection: The Uninvited Universe’ by Gerald Callahan, Ph.D.
The author covers many topics in this slim volume; one surprising chapter reviews the link between schizophrenia and infection.
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Fiesta Caribeña spices things up Oct. 18th at DeVos Performance Hall
Don’t miss it: Live music, dance performance, salsa classes, DJ Tony Banks, and local art.
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On the shelf: ‘Creepers’ by David Morrell
If you enjoy a good scare in the comfort of your own home, read this book. Just make sure you read it with the lights on . . .
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On the shelf: ‘Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s’ by John Elder Robison
All his life he had longed to connect with other people, and gradually he figured out how to do that, despite his Asperger’s.
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Award-winning poets to discuss their work, inspirations during GVSU event
“An Evening of Poetry and Conversation with Ada Limón and Carl Phillips” will take place Oct. 18 at the Eberhard Center
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Review: Ballet 5:8’s latest Grand Rapids dance premiere does not disappoint
The dancers, choreography and costumer design create and emotional stage production that also carries moral and religious meaning.
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Harry Connick Jr. to play DeVos Performance Hall Nov. 26
Connick began performing in New Orleans as a pianist and vocalist at the age of five.
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Can one person make a difference? Civic Theatre explores that in upcoming production
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre presents “Number the Stars” Oct. 12 – 21 at its theater, 30 N. Division Ave, with a community performance Oct. 18.
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On the shelf: ‘Mennonite in a Little Black Dress’ by Rhoda Janzen
Rhoda Janzen’s miserable story is of a life that fell apart.
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DeVos Performance Hall hosts Chinese Warriors of Peking on Oct. 30
The Chinese Warriors of Peking provides a culturally enriching experience filled with juggling, acrobatics, weapons handling, and live stage combat.
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Tickets for Bob Seger’s Jan. 5th show go on sale TODAY, Oct. 5th
Tickets for the newly added Jan. 5th show go on sale at 10am on Oct. 5th!
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On the shelf: ‘Grand Rapids in Vintage Postcards: 1890-1940’ by Thomas R. Dilley
Postcard collectors, historians and researchers will find this a useful and interesting book with its black and white reproductions of 228 postcards from Dilley’s personal collection, many of which are quite rare.
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A Drag Queen Christmas ‘The Naughty Tour’ to play GR on Nov. 24
The holidays were never this naughty!
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‘The Series: Creative Expressions of African-American Culture’ at DeVos Place Nov. 12
Tickets for Dance Theatre of Harlem are on sale now.
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TreeRunner Grand Rapids releases October event schedule
The fall events extravaganza begins on Oct.. 5th with Superhero Glow Night, followed by Alien Invasion Glow Night on Oct. 12th.
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