Public Museum opens exhibit focused on local leader Ralph W. Hauenstein
The new exhibit will open on July 21 and will explore the life of Ralph W. Hauenstein, a leader in the West Michigan community, remembered for his role as a journalist, his military and intelligence service, his entrepreneurship, and his philanthropy.
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GVSU concert series to feature carillonneurs from around the country
Carillonneurs from around the U.S. will travel to Grand Valley State University this summer to fill the air around both campuses with music during the [Read More]
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On the shelf: ‘Tasting and Touring Michigan’s Homegrown Food’ by Jaye Beeler and Dianne Carroll Burdick
Jaye and Dianne’s year-long journey took them all over the state, driving 2,500 miles and taking 8,000 photographs.
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Alt/blues newcomers Kaleo bring debut hits, deeper set list, to 20 Monroe Live
Kaleo comes to Grand Rapids from Iceland, originally, but after coming to America to seek a wider audience.
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On the shelf: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ by Maurice Sendak
Some of the most amazing books can be enjoyed by all ages. This is one of them.
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Sweet home Alabama: benefit concert at Meijer Gardens has music, meaning
Every audience member will play a key role in supporting the mission of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
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South Haven Art Fair celebrates its 60th anniversary on June 30th and July 1st
The 60th annual South Haven Art Fair is a two-day juried festival held one block from the Lake Michigan shore in picturesque Stanley Johnson Park.
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On the shelf: ‘The Housekeeper and the Professor’ by Yoko Ogawa
This is one of those books that quietly seeps into your being and leaves you with a feeling of peace and serenity.
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Review: Alison Krauss brings country comfort to steamy Meijer Gardens stage
Krauss’ mostly mellow mixture of country comfort and country sass was perfect for hot, sultry Michigan summer evening.
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The Beer City Brewsader Passport program recently celebrated the 10,000th Beer City Brewsader, and ‘now has an app for that.”
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On the shelf: ‘ReSew: Turn Thrift-Store Finds into Fabulous Designs’ by Jenny Wilding Cardon
This book is perfect for novice and experienced sewers, and those searching for fun projects to work on with children and teens.
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Grand Rapids Symphony rocks the hills of Cannonsburg with its 2018 D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops
Ben Folds returns along with a salute to the 80s, music of Coldplay, Latin jazz, mambo and more.
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On the shelf: ‘High Energy Living’ by Robert K. Cooper, Ph.D.
Instead of feeling like a failure before I began, High Energy Living offered me enough incentive to actually read beyond the first chapter and consider taking some of the recommendations to heart.
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Extensive Masayuki Koorida solo exhibit comes to West Michigan at Meijer Gardens
If you know the work of Japanese artist Masayuki Koorida exclusively from the polished, yet unfinished, stones of “Existence”, you are in for a surprise.
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LaFarge, Fleck & Washburn, set for return engagement at St. Cecilia folk series
LaFarge is scheduled for Oct. 4. Fleck and Washburn will return early next year, on Feb. 9.
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On the shelf: ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ by Philippa Gregory
Author Philippa Gregory brings a morality tale to a historical event. This book is a real treat for any history buff.
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Review: Subdued Decemberists still deliver sly, stylish stories at Meijer Gardens
The band, with their genre-blending musical spectrum, satisfied their local fans (and newcomers) once again.
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On the shelf: ‘Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln’ by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Nominated only because he was the most acceptable second choice of various party factions, Abraham Lincoln went on to win the presidential election and then took a most unusual step.
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Tickets on sale for Public Museum’s Front Row for the Fireworks
The Grand Rapids Public Museum’s (GRPM) annual Independence Day fundraiser, Front Row for the Fireworks, offers visitors an evening of entertainment, discovery and fun.
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On the shelf: ‘I Feel Bad About My Neck’ by Nora Ephron
I think what appealed to me the most about this book is Nora’s courage in pointing out the obvious quirks in everyday life that we tend to overlook.
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Grand Rapids Public Museum’s pop up exhibit showcases fashion collection
The special pop exhibit will showcase pieces from the Museum’s Fashion Collection along with the process of photographing, cataloging and documenting artifacts for the Museum’s online database
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Better have tickets for ‘On fire’ Decemberists at Meijer Gardens concert series
The Portland, Oregon based band are a well-established alternative rock band exploring a new sound.
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St. Cecilia’s sneak peak of upcoming season offers chamber, folk and all that jazz
The fall is still a few months off but St. Cecilia Music Center is already well along in planning for its 2018-19 music season.
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