Music laser light shows once again take over the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Chaffee Planetarium

Back by popular demand, the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) will host a second and final week of Laser Light Shows at the Chaffee Planetarium.

By:Christie Bender, Grand Rapids Public Museum

Michigan Distilled brings spirits of West Michigan’s best to Grand Rapids

Anybody not familiar with West Michigan’s craft distilleries will get a chance this Friday, Sept. 15, when the Michigan Craft Distillers Association hosts the inaugural Michigan Distilled festival.

By:K.D. Norris

Grand Rapids Public Museum’s new exhibit ‘Brain: The World Inside Your head” opens this month

“Brain” literally takes you inside the head to probe the geography of a giant brain and stand in the midst of the brain’s constant electrical brainstorm as thoughts and sensations are generated.

By:Christie Bender, Grand Rapids Public Museum

Fifty years worth of Middle Eastern artifacts featured in GVSU art exhibit

During a Fall Arts Celebration exhibition at Grand Valley, the collection of Jim and Virginia Goode will be on display for the first time in the university’s Art Gallery.

By:Matthew Makowski, GVSU

On the shelf: ‘Eco-beautiful: the ultimate guide to natural beauty and wellness’ by Lina Hanson

By Kalista Castine, GR Public Library, Main   Here’s the book for those of us who don’t want to invest in all the oils, powders and [Read More]

By:Kalista Castine, GRPL, Main

GVSU, Grand Rapids Symphony musicians to kick off Arts at Noon concert series

The Arts at Noon concert series at Grand Valley State University will kick off its 40th season with a performance by an ensemble of Grand Valley music faculty and members of the Grand Rapids Symphony.

By:Matthew Makowski, GVSU

Grand Rapids Public Museum adds two new shows to the line up at the Chaffee Planetarium this fall

In conjunction with the traveling exhibit “Brain: The World Inside Your Head,” the Chaffee Planetarium will feature “Friday Mediation,” focusing on the brain.

By:Kate Moore, Grand Rapids Public Museum

Kentucky native Sollee brings songs, stories to Wealthy Theater stage

Ben Sollee and Kentucky Native will be in concert at The Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids on Sept. 14.

By:K.D. Norris

On the shelf: ‘Willie & Joe: Back Home’ by Bill Mauldin

By Lisa Boss, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main   Bill Mauldin was maybe the only regular infantry man to go up against General George Patton [Read More]

By:Lisa Boss, GRPL Main

Beer news: Perrin’s birthday party, new Beer Explorers, CSBC wins in London

Perrin Brewing’s 5-year anniversary party this week is just the first up on the “what’s on tap” beer list at Grand Rapids area breweries this month.

By:K.D. Norris

On the shelf: ‘Demon of the Air: An Aztec Mystery’ by Simon Levack

By Amy Cochran, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main   When I viewed Apocalypto in the theatre, I was intrigued by the Mayan city and glimpses [Read More]

By:Amy Cochran, GRPL Main

Support Free Educational Programming by Sipping Cocktails and Having a Good Conversation

Enjoy cocktails, heavy appetizers, and conversation with a New York Times best-selling author at Martinis & Musings with Wade Rouse on Sept. 21 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts.

By:Angela Peavey, Saugatuck Center for the Arts

On the shelf: ‘Jury Rigged’ by Laurie Moore

By Laura Nawrot, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main   If you have not discovered mystery writer Laurie Moore, you are seriously missing out. Jury Rigged [Read More]

By:Laura Nawrot, GRPL, Main

WKTV Labor Day programming offers concerts all day long

Tune in to WKTV Channel 25 on Labor Day, Sept. 4, for our all-day “Concerts In The Park” special.

By:WKTV Staff

On the shelf: ‘Sister Sister’ by Eric Jerome Dickey

By Kristen Corrado, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main   Sister, Sister is the book that launched Eric Jerome Dickey’s career. This book follows three women: [Read More]

By:Kristen Corrado, GRPL, Main

On the shelf: ‘The Crows’ by Maris Soule

By Tim Gleisner, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main   The Crows is the first mystery novel from local romance writer Maris Soule. The story follows [Read More]

By:Tim Gleisner, GRPL, Main

Blandford kicks off ‘Bands at Blandford’ concert series Aug. 25

  By Blandford Farm   Get cozy in time for fall by roasting marshmallows while enjoying the sounds of local Grand Rapids talent!   Bands [Read More]

By:Blandford Farm

The travels of a GVSU professor highlighted in upcoming exhibit at university’s art gallery

“The exhibition displays some very simple, but important objects that allow insight into the daily lives of ordinary people in the Middle East region,” Jim Goode said.

By:Matthew Makowski, GVSU

On the Shelf: ‘Blood Ties Book One: The Turning’ by Jennifer Armintrout

Megan Andres, GRPL Ottawa Hills Branch   Doctor Carrie Ames would be the first person to tell you she is not a coward. Whatever else [Read More]

By:Megan Andres, GRPL Ottawa Hills Branch

Unleash the Creative Giant Within with The Artist’s Way

Emmy & Telly Award-winner Patrick W. Ziegler leads The Artist’s Way, a 10-week course at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Sept. 13 – Nov. 15.

By:Angela Peavey, Saugatuck Center for the Arts

Review: Memories enough for most as Anderson offers Tull, other musical stories

Jethro Tull concert was rock ’n’ roll theater with Ian Anderson still able to make his flute whisper and scream.

By:K.D. Norris

On the shelf: ‘Big Chickens’ by Leslie Helakoski

By Sarah McCarville, GRPL Main Library   Great for a storytime read-aloud with the grandkids! Colorful, expressive illustrations by Henry Cole are a delightful addition [Read More]

By:Sarah McCarville, GRPL Main

2 days. 11 performers. FREE JAZZ! Aug. 19 & 20

  By C. Davis   The 6th annual GrandJazzFest is Aug. 19 & 20, 2017, at Rosa Parks Circle, in the heart of downtown Grand [Read More]

By:C. Davis

On the shelf: ‘Sharp Objects’ by Gillian Flynn

By Amy Cochran, GRPL-Seymour Branch Gillian Flynn’s disturbing and enthralling first novel delves into the dark heart of a small town and the complex relationship [Read More]

By:Amy Cochran, GRPL-Seymour Branch

On the shelf: ‘The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted…’ by Elizabeth Berg

By Laura Nawrot, Grand Rapids Public Library As far as I’m concerned, you can’t go wrong with Elizabeth Berg. Her latest release is a collection [Read More]

By:Laura Nawrot, GRPL-Main