On the shelf: ‘Home Before Dark’ by Susan Wiggs
Lucinda and Jessie Ryder have always been close. The only two daughters of a golf tour pro, they find themselves living a life of constant upheaval.
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World Affairs Council continues ‘Global Trends’ lecture series at Calvin College
The lecture is titled “Global Trends Driving International Relations: Pandemics, Corruption, and Failed States”.
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On Tap: Thornapple Brewing plans (own) birthday party; beer and associated activities
Several area breweries offer the opportunity to be active before, during or after sipping a brew.
By:Museum school students create new exhibit ‘Revolution: The Story of America’
The exhibit is a combination of student work from the Grand Rapids Public Museum School’s 7th grade social studies classes and art classes.
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On the shelf: ‘The Condition’ by Jennifer Haigh
If you enjoy family dramas and books full of introspection and internal debate, you will appreciate getting to know the McKotch family.
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New show ‘Space School’ coming to the Chaffee Planetarium
The Grand Rapids Public Museum will open a new documentary-style show, “Space School,” in the Chaffee Planetarium on Saturday, June 16.
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On the shelf: ‘Unbroken: A World War II story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption’ by Laura Hillenbrand
Louis became a record-breaking local hero known as the “Torrance Tornado”. At the age of nineteen, he represented the United States in the 1936 Olympic games.
By:On the shelf: ‘Live Right and Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster)’ by Dave Barry
As he’s gotten older, it’s worthwhile reading to see what Barry makes of how the overly self-absorbed, “Boomer” generation has come to terms with its time on the field.
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Beethoven’s epic Ninth Symphony concludes Grand Rapids Symphony’s 2017-18 season
Grand Rapids Symphony ends its 2017-18 season with Beethoven’s Ninth at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, in DeVos Performance Hall.
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Meijer Gardens Tuesday Evening Music Club spotlights local, regional talents
The nine-show lineup for the Tuesday Evening Music Club is a diverse two-month program of live bands ranging from jazz to indie, rock to folk.
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On the shelf: ‘The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction is Not a Disease’ by Marc Lewis
Lewis’s book doesn’t over-promise and delivers a thoughtful, well-researched look at the biological and emotional systems underpinning addictions.
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Up (early) for a Royal Wedding Party? 20 Monroe Live hosts viewing event
Where will you be for the Windsor Castle wedding of Great Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
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On the shelf: ‘China A to Z’ by May-lee Chai and Winberg Chai
The “A to Z” is literal with the first selection about animals: such as dragons who are said to rule the five elements of earth, water, fire, air, and the heavens.
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Van Singel Fine Arts Center marks 20th anniversary, announces upcoming season
The Van Singel Fine Arts Center is celebrating 20 years. In honor of that, the Van Singel will be presenting a series of shows featuring professional local talent, national concert artists, a national touring musical comedy and, of course, great jazz.
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Tickets for an upcoming Straight No Chaser concert go on sale this week
Tickets for the popular a cappella group go on sale May 11.
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On the shelf: ‘Bootstrapper’ by Mardi Jo Link
This is a fierce memoir, the sort of story that is common enough to be shared by many, but triumphant enough to be Mardi Jo Link’s alone.
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DeVos Place, Van Andel Arena to change box office hours
Due to changing industry trends and consumer buying patterns, SMG-managed venues DeVos Place and Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids will implement new box office hours beginning Monday.
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Live mermaid to return to Grand Rapids Public Museum
Back by popular demand, the Grand Rapids Public Museum will be bringing a live mermaid back to the Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids exhibit on May 5 and 6.
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Music from ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Harry Potter’ and more return Grand Rapids Pops stage, May 11-13
Grand Rapids Pops presents “Star Wars and More: The Music of John Williams,” featuring some of Williams’ best known music, May 11-13 in DeVos Performance Hall.
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On the shelf: ‘The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt’ by Caroline Preston
The entire book is formatted as Frankie’s scrapbook. It is filled with ephemera such as post cards, letters, magazine ads and more.
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Intrigued by Masayuki Koordia’s ‘Existence’ at Meijer Gardens? Prepare to be stunned by new exhibit
‘Masayuki Koorida: Beyond Existence’ is an exhibit which will compliment the partially carved and polished boulders which are a focal point of the The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden.
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On the shelf: ‘The Almost Moon’ by Alice Sebold
‘The Almost Moon’ examines how mental illness affects an entire family, how we can allow our past to color our future, and how if we are not ultimately true to ourselves, we end up living our lives for others.
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On Tap: KBS/CBS takeover in Caledonia, Beer Explorers’ bread & ale, French wines at six.one.six
Good news from the libation trifecta: dark craft brews, French wine and locally distilled vodka.
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