Grand Rapids Ballet to launch Summer Series with annual Summer Dance Festival

The Grand Rapids Ballet Summer Dance Festival is back, with an additional performance at Frederik Meijer Gardens, during GRB’s Summer Series.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” play is a must see at Circle Theatre Grand Rapids

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” can be seen through Aug. 26 at the Circle Theatre, 1703 Robinson Rd. SE Grand Rapids.

By:Colleen Pierson, WKTV Contributor

The Reverend Jesse Ray takes the stage at Lamar Park with his Americana Rock N Roots experience on Aug. 15

Concerts in the Park finale will feature The Reverend Jesse Ray at Lamar Park in Wyoming.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor deborah@wktv.org

Wyoming Concerts in the Park brings big sounds of Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps

Hot on the heels of releasing their new EP, the always-in-motion, always-rockin’ trio, Patty PerShayla & The Mishaps, hits the stage Aug. 8

By:K.D. Norris, WKTV Contributor

Grand Rapids Ballet to perform outdoors at Millennium Park Aug. 5

Grand Rapids Ballet partners with West Michigan’s Trail.Club to perform outdoors at Millennium Park in a unique experience for audience members and dancers alike

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor deborah@wktv.org

Soul Syndicate will hit the stage in Wyoming’s Lamar Park on Tuesday, Aug. 1

Local favorite brings their Funk/R&B+ – and a lot of soul – back to the area on Tuesday, Aug. 1

By:K.D. Norris WKTV Contributor

A tale of Ireland: One-time WKTV editor publishes debut fiction novel

West Michigan author K.D. Norris releases debut novel set in Ireland.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Grand Rapids Ballet gets ready for upcoming 2023-24 season

Grand Rapids Ballet has announced it upcoming season, which will include its popular “The Nutcracker” presentation.

By:WKTV Staff

Michigan native one of the stars in traveling ‘Frozen’ production

Michigan native Dominic Dorset is living his dream, performing in the Disney musical production “Frozen” as the lovable Kristoff.

By:John Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

Don’t miss Judah Guerra’s latest WKTV podcast, where he jams with a former American Idol Golden Ticket winner, Nathan Walton

Great Lakes Music podcast host Judah Guerra (left) and guest Nathan Walton having some fun at WKTV.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Check out local talent Judah Guerra’s first WKTV podcast called Great Lakes Music

Look inside at Michigan State University student Judah Guerra’s new podcast, where he interviews and performs with MSU percussion instructor Kevin Jones (left).

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

GRAM focuses on digital art in upcoming exhibit

For the summer, the Grand Rapids Art Museum will be exploring the world of digital art as it relays messages from our planet.

By:WKTV Staff

Free summer concerts return with GRAM on the Green

From latin and world to rock and indie, this year’s GRAM on the Green is packed with local talent offering a variety of musical genres.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series kick off on June 15

The Farmers Market runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 7 behind Kentwood City Hall and the Summer Concert Series from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on select Thursdays on the lawn behind City Hall.

By:WKTV Staff

‘Best Dog-Gone Party in Town’ returns June 6

BISSELL Pet Foundation hosts its annual Blocktail Party featuring celebrity chef Paul Wahlberg of Wahlburgers along with items from local restaurants.

By:WKTV Staff

LaFontsee Galleries sold to new owners

An open house, set for May 24, will mark the change of ownership of LaFontsee Galleries, which has been a Grand Rapids art hub for nearly four decades.

By:McKenna Peariso

Kevin Brewster Quartet performs on WKTV Jazz Works show

The quartet performed recently on the WKTV Jazz Works show in our studio. Look inside for the entire show.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Cool off this summer with the Public Museum’s newest exhibits

The Grand Rapids Public Museum heads back to the Ice Age with two upcoming exhibits, one focused on how West Michigan looked thousands of years ago.

By:Adam Brown, WKTV Contributor

Power of love underlying theme in ‘Hadestown’

The Tony Award-winning musical comes to Grand Rapids for eight performances with a message about how love can change the world.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributor

Circle Theatre spells success with its opening production

Circle Theatre opens its season with the humerous “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this weekend.

By:Colleen Pierson, WKTV Contributor

Circle Theatre brings the British invasion to West Michigan

Circle Theatre announces its first concert of its 2023 Summer Concert Series lineup.

By:WKTV Staff

The classic ‘My Fair Lady’ comes to DeVos Performance Hall

Star of the production, Madeline Powell, recalls the first-time she saw “My Fair Lady” and how it helped her prepare for the iconic roll of Eliza Doolittle.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributor

Grand Rapids Ballet presents ‘Jumpstart 2023’ featuring world premiere choreography

Grand Rapids Ballet gears up for its annual one-weekend performance, “Jumpstart,” which will take place March 24-26 at Peter Martin Webe Theatre.

By:WKTV Staff

Detroit musician offers a journey through the back roads of American old time, folk music

Classically trained Aaron Jonah Lewis, who is from Detroit, will perform this Sunday at Grand Rapids’ ArtRat Gallery.

By:ArtRat Gallery

Blandford sweetens up spring with annual Sugarbush Festival

The Sugarbush Festival will take place March 25 with the Blandford sugar shack open now through the end of the month.

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