‘Concerts Under the Stars’ begin this month at the GRPM’s Chaffee Planetarium
Local band hi-ker offer a fully immersive audio and visual experience in the ‘Concerts Under the Stars’ at the Chaffee Planetarium this month.
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Electric bikes, skateboards return for 2018 Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show
Electric Bike Place (powered by MACkite Board Sports Center) makes a return for the 2018 Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show displaying electric bikes [Read More]
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On the shelf — ‘A Mind Apart: Travels in a Neurodiverse World’ by Susanne Antonetta
By Lisa Boss, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Branch How would you experience the world if you were N’Lili, with multiple personalities — all [Read More]
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Snow Sports & Activities in Northern West Michigan
There is lots of wintery fun this weekend in northern West Michigan as featured in part three of the West Michigan Tourist Association’s snow sports and activities report.
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GVSU presents ‘Anton, Himself: First and Last’ on Jan. 19, 20 & 21
By Matthew Makowski, Grand Valley State University This single actor tour de force reveals the deeply personal and artistic sides of Russia’s most famous [Read More]
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Snow Sports and Activities in Southern West Michigan
Candlelit trails are just some of wintery fun this weekend in southern West Michigan as featured in part two of the West Michigan Tourist Association’s snow sports and activities report.
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Snow Sports & Activities in Central West Michigan
Skiing and more are just some of the activities in central West Michigan as featured in the first of three parts of the West Michigan Tourist Association’s snow sports and activities report.
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St. Cecilia chamber concert to feature unique ‘piano for four hands’ selections
The next Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center concert, scheduled for Jan. 18, will feature selections from both Brahms’ and Dvořák’s “Piano for Four Hands” compositions.
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Dancing into area, Grand Rapids Ballet finds new artistic director in San Francisco
James Sofranko, currently a featured solo dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, is the new artistic director.
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On the shelf: ‘Vanishing Acts’ by Jodi Picoult
By Megan Adres, Grand Rapids Public Library, Seymour Branch “I learned a lot that night,” Delia Hopkins remembers of a magic show her father [Read More]
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GVSU presents Guest Artist Recital: Mika Sasaki, piano on Jan. 19
By Matthew Makowski, Grand Valley State University Pianist Mika Sasaki has established herself as a sought-after soloist, chamber musician and emerging educator. Since her [Read More]
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‘Ebb and Flow: Explorations in Painting by Herbert Murrie’ Exhibition at GVSU Jan. 15-March 30
By Matthew Makowski, Grand Valley State University For more than 40 years, Herbert Murrie had a successful advertising and design career based in Chicago. [Read More]
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On the shelf: ‘Ellen Foster’ by Kaye Gibbons
By Stephanie M. White, Grand Rapids Main Library In her first novel, Kaye Gibbons tells the story of Ellen Foster, a strong, funny, and [Read More]
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Grand Rapids Symphony performs an evening of Tchaikovsky to welcome the New Year
At the height of the Cold War in October 1957, the former Soviet Union sent Sputnik into orbit, the first shot in the race for space. Six months later, a lanky, 23-year-old Texan fired back on behalf of the United States.
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Important lecturers, well & lesser known, visit Calvin’s 2018 January Series
The director of the January Series says there was a conscience effort this year to bring “positive and encouraging stories” to town.
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On the shelf: ‘Copper Country Postcards’ by Nancy Sanderson
By M. Christine Byron, Grand Rapids Main Library Local author Nancy Sanderson has created a wonderful treasure with her book, Copper Country Postcards: A [Read More]
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Meijer Gardens’ ‘Drawn Into Form’ exhibit to focus Pepper’s visionary creative process
There is probably not a vantage point on the grounds of Meijer Gardens where you cannot see Beverly Pepper’s monumental sculpture “Galileo’s Wedge”.
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By Melissa Fox, Grand Rapids Public Library With soup season in full swing and family and friends snug in their beds, it seems the [Read More]
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GR Symphony welcomes new year with Romantic Serenades
Grand Rapids Symphony returns to historic 19th century St. Cecilia Music Center and the elegant splendor of Royce Auditorium for The Romantic Concert: Dvořák & Tchaikovsky.
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Relive the excitement of ‘Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions’ with Grand Rapids Pop
More than 20 years after its initial release, Pokémon fans, ranging from young children to seasoned adult players and entire families, have followed and celebrated one mantra: Gotta catch ‘em all!
By:GR Ballet’s MOVEMEDIA explores and celebrates diversity
By Alan Headbloom, Feel Like You Belong The world is a complicated canvas of varying views, realities, and expectations. The next two installments [Read More]
By:On the shelf: ‘Until Tuesday’ by Fmr. Capt. Luis Carlos Montalvan
By Lisa Boss, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Branch How does a dog, partially raised in a U.S. prison, save the life of a [Read More]
By:George Peoples exhibit opening at Pine Rest Keep Art Gallery
A new exhibit titled, “Celebration,” by local artist George Peebles, opens at the Leep Art Gallery on Jan. 3 at the Postma Center on the Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services campus in Grand Rapids.
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