Minority-led ballet company Ballet 5:8 to present BareFace dance production in Grand Rapids Oct. 7
Ballet 5:8 brings a dance production to Grand Rapids that embraces the transformative power of vulnerability and authenticity.
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Sunday Night Funnies competition draws large crowds for standup comedians
The 5th annual Kingpin of Comedy competition is heating up at Sunday Night Funnies, drawing large crowds to the seats.
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Troll for Trout will treat fans to a “Back to the 90’s Ballpark Jam” performance at Valley Field in Grand Rapids this Saturday.
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Circle Theatre’s “Sweeney Todd” — A wonderfully tasty musical extravaganza
“Sweeney Todd” is a highly challenging project that is haunting, powerful and thrilling. Go see Circle Theatre’s production running now through September 23.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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A tale of Ireland: One-time WKTV editor publishes debut fiction novel
West Michigan author K.D. Norris releases debut novel set in Ireland.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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