Dan Rickabus is next featured performer Museum’s ‘Concerts Under the Stars’
The next “Concert Under the Stars” features a nine-pier band at the Grand Rapids Public Museums Chaffee Planetarium as Dan Rickabus presents “Void/Journal.”
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On the shelf: ‘Boy 30529: A Memoir’ by Felix Weinberg
The writing is simple and eloquent, and the story unfolds with a detachment that lends it a somber power, as if he is describing events from a hellish dream world.
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Civic Theatre has a few tricks up its sleeve for the upcoming season including a not-yet-to-be-named musical
Disney’s “Newsies” and “The Little Mermaid” are just some of the shows in the upcoming Grand Rapids Civic Theatre lineup.
By:On the shelf: ‘A Stronger Kinship’ by Anna-Lisa Cox
By Tim Gleisner, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Branch Every so often I feel compelled to suggest a book solely not only for the [Read More]
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GR Ballet brings three emerging choreographers, new works to MOVEMEDIA finale
MOVEMEDIA: Diversity dance contemporary dance series brings three additional diverse works by a diverse group of choreographers on the subject of diversity.
By:On the shelf: ‘Kabul Beauty School’ by Deborah Rodriguez
By Michelle Hannink, Grand Rapids Public Library Deborah Rodriguez is an author who hails from Holland, Mich. originally. Hers is a warm, amusing story [Read More]
By:On the shelf: ‘Stiff’ and ‘Spook’ by Mary Roach
By Kristen Krueger-Corrado, Grand Rapids Public Library Eventually, we are all going to die. But what happens to our bodies and our spirits after [Read More]
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‘Jazz in the Sanctuary’ season finale features guest pianist Dave Proulx
Robin Connell, guest pianist Dave Proulx and bassist David Rosin will be on stage in the acoustically grand church space.
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Tickets available Friday for Third Day Farewell Tour
Third Day will be in Grand Rapids June 22, the third to last stop on its Farewell Tour.
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Astronomer discusses possibility of ninth planet in upcoming presentation
Grand Rapids Public Museum and the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association host astronomer Dr. David Gerdes who will discuss possibility of ninth planet.
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Second City joins Grand Rapids Symphony evening of comedy in ‘symphonic’ portions
Grand Rapids Pops presents “Second City: Guide to the Symphony,” a blend of original sketch comedy with orchestral works by the great masters, on March 16-18 in DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW.
By:On the shelf: ‘The Last Kingdom’ by Bernard Cornwell
By Grand Rapids Public Library It was a time when men’s gods called them to terror and war. A time when the strong felt [Read More]
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Grand Rapids Symphony celebrates Dr. Seuss’s birthday with children’s performance
The Grand Rapids Symphony will perform the classic “Green Eggs and Ham” in a fun children’s style operetta this Saturday.
By:On the shelf: ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ by Rebecca Skloot
By Jeanessa Fenderson, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Branch Rarely does a scientific cultural study read the way that The Immortal Life of Henrietta [Read More]
By:On the shelf: ‘Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls’ By David Sedaris
By Lisa Boss, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Branch I love any writer that can make me laugh — it’s a difficult skill to [Read More]
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Surf’s Up: Muskegon set to host first Great Lakes Surf Festival
The event is scheduled for Aug. 18 with the Muskegon City Commission just approved camping at Pere Marquette Park.
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St. Cecilia to host jazzy John Proulx’s CD release concert, ‘Welcome Home’ party
The Grammy winning jazz pianist and singer will hold a little concert and CD release party for his hometown friends and fans this week.
By:On the shelf: ‘The Customer is Always Wrong’ edited by Jeff Martin
By Kristen Krueger-Corrado, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Branch Ever work a customer service job? Then this book is for you! Twenty-one authors have [Read More]
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Grand Rapids Symphony salutes Ella Fitzgerald at ‘Symphony with Soul” on Saturday
The Grand Rapids Pops will host its annual “Symphony with Soul” Saturday, Feb. 24, at DeVos Performance Hall.
By:On the shelf: ‘Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood’ by Oliver Sacks
By Lisa Boss, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Branch “Many of my childhood memories are of metals…”. Has there ever been a better first [Read More]
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Amway Grand Plaza’s Wolfgang Puck selects new executive director
Gergely “Greg” Seregi joins as executive chef to the Wolfgang Puck.
By:On the shelf: ‘Tiger, Tiger: A Memoir’ by Margaux Fragoso
By Lisa Boss, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Branch There are many different varieties of stolen childhood: through war, deprivation, poverty, drugs, abuse. There’s [Read More]
By:Review: GR Ballet’s MOVEMEDIA offers diversity in theme, presentations
The premier of three new dances, choreographed by three raising stars in the field, offered differences of interpretation and execution.
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