‘Kids Simmer Camp’ stirs up kids’ imaginations and cooking skills
Fun and educational, these 3-day camps explore adventurous weekly themes. From discoveries in the Greenhouse to hands-on cooking in the Teaching Kitchen, “Simmer” Camp cultivates growth and bakes up excitement. Each activity and recipe will pair with the inspiring weekly theme and stimulate inventive imagination and creativity.
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Pine Rest’s Leep Gallery’s newest exhibit features the work of a local photographer
The work of Grand Rapids artist Kathryn Armstrong is featured at the Leep Gallery at the Postman Center on the Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services main Grand Rapids campus. The exhibit is up through July 1.
By:Actress Julianne Moore’s storybook character comes to life on Civic’s stage
“Freckleface Strawberry the Musical” comes to life April 22 – May 1 with a host of musical numbers and a message on how everyone is different, which is so cool.
By:Movies in the Park start June 3
Mark your calendar for Movies in the Park this summer (every other Friday). Pre-movie entertainment typically begins at 6 pm and movies begin at dusk. The dates are set and the list of movies will be available later this month.
By:UN.EARTH showcases KCAD students’ imaginative, captivating work
Titled UN.EARTH, the event will feature work from all class levels of the Fashion Studies program that ties into the event’s theme of nature and personal growth. Graduating seniors will be displaying their full capstone collections, multiple garments that have been designed with much more creative freedom at the students’ disposal. A
By:Batman v Superman: From Hall H to the big screen
With Batman v Superman premiering recently, it’s amazing to think that last year I was lucky enough to get into Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con for a first look at the cast and the film.
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Nominees for the 2016 Eclipse Awards announced
Nominees for the 2016 Eclipse Awards were just announced on WKTV. Here is a complete rundown of those who were nominated. The 2016 Eclipse Awards will be presented on April 28.
By:West Michigan Design Week kicks off April 9 at the Pyramid Scheme
From April 6-11, a lineup of tours, speakers and workshops is scheduled in the area to showcase what has been accomplished in the region as well as to develop connections in the design industry.
By:Wyoming High School Artist Leaves Mark with Mural
When senior Kibsaim “Kibsy” Ruiz Salva paints, she relaxes. That’s an important outlet for someone who is already working toward becoming a doctor.
By:The joke is on us: Jim Carrey moving to Grand Rapids – highly unlikely
“Liar Liar” we say over a recent “fantasy” report about Jim Carrey moving to Grand Rapids. However, that shouldn’t let any of us down as our hometown has been home to many famous people.
By:On the shelf: Book review of “Empty Mansions”
Named one of the best books of the year by Janet Maslin, “The New York Times,” for 2014, explored the eccentric world of heiress Huguette Clark in this book by award-winning writer Bill Dedman and Clark’s cousin Paul Clark Newell, Jr.
By:Grand Rapids Public Museum opens new Native American exhibit tomorrow
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced today a new regional traveling exhibit titled Walking Beyond Our Ancestors’ Footsteps: An Urban Native American Experience will open Saturday, April 2.
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Robots, rocks and more are all part of this year’s Spring Break activities
Comic book hero, robots, and the Gem & Mineral Show. If you are staycation for Spring Break, you’ll be happy to know there is plenty do in and around the cities of Wyoming and Kentwood.
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Art.Downtown. – Grand Rapids is April 9
This spring, Art.Downtown. will captivate Grand Rapids on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 12-9 pm. Grand Rapids’ ultimate local art experience will feature several hundred artists in dozens of galleries, businesses, and studio spaces around downtown GR.
By:Does anybody really know what year it is? (Does anybody really care?)
It’s human nature: We want to control everything. But despite this irrational obsession, the universe always wins in the end. In the case of calendars, the earth’s rotation refuses to conform to a man-made system of measurement. Just when you think you have it under control, you find that you don’t.
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Applications being accepted for the Festival of the Arts Regional Arts Exhibiton
This year, there have been some minor changes to the Festival of the Arts Regional Arts Exhibition including that preregistration will only be accepted online. Art will still need to be dropped off at the venue, which is the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, 2 W. Fulton St.
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Brett the Wiese vs. Batman v Superman
God versus Man. Day versus Night. Batman v Superman. Zack Snyder versus Filmmaking. Blarg v yawn.
By:On the shelf: A book review of Dan Harris’s “10% Happier”
Winner of the 2014 Living Now Book Award for Inspirational Memoir, ABC News “Nightline” anchor Dan Harris embarks on an unexpected journey through the world of spirituality and self-help.
By:Broadway Grand Rapids opens the curtain on its new season
Broadway Grand Rapids announced its new season with a four-show slate sure to pique the curiosity of every generation.
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The animals invade Chaffee Planetarium in new show
The new, original planetarium show “Starlight Safari” is fun for any age. Also returning this month is the “Dark Side: The Light Show,” featuring the music of Pink Floyd.
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Good vibrations for the summer as the Grand Rapids Symphony announces its 2016 Picnic Pops season
Tickets are now on sale for the 2016 D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops which will feature the music of the Beach Boys and Queen. Of course, kicking it all off is the popular fireworks display.
By:10 Cloverfield Lane: A twisted and claustrophobic paranoia thrill ride
JJ Abrams has decided we need another Cloverfield movie. How is it?
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