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Snapshots: things to check off your to-do list this weekend

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By Faith Morgan
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Wit is the key, I think to anybody’s heart, because who doesn’t like to laugh?

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Last Weekend for IllumiZoo

Don’t miss out on the last chance to see IllumiZoo at the John Ball Zoo! IllumiZoo is a Glenlore Tale about our connection to the earth and its wildlife around us. The the colorful trail goes dark after Sunday, Nov. 15. It is open from 6 p.m. to midnight. The final night will feature an array of symphonic music from Gershwin to Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and Beethoven to lead you through the display of colors and lights.

The Comedy Project is located at 540 Leonard Ave. NW (The Comedy Project)

See a Comedy Show

After a long week we all just need a good laugh sometimes. The Comedy Project is hosting a reduced capacity show Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 to 9 p.m. The show will include a mix of improv and “best of” comedy skits. The seats may be limited but the bar is not, so grab a friend and treat yourself to some well needed laughter.


Photo courtesy of the Grand Rapids Ballet

Watch a Virtual Ballet Performance


The Grand Rapids Ballet is kicking off its virtual season this weekend with it’s program Business as (un)Usual. The program includes a piece by Beyoncé  choreographer Darrell Grand Moultrie as well as a selection by Grand Rapids Ballet’s Artistic Director James Sofranko with features a collaboration with violinist Gene Hahn. Also featured in the performance is company dancer Yuka Oba-Muschiana and more. “Tickets” to watch the virtual program can be purchased online for $15.

Fun fact: Getting all the marbles


You think counting absentee ballots is tough, how about marbles? Since the 1960s, the Africa country Gambia has been voting with marbles. Color-coded drums with the candidates picture affixed on them are placed at each voting place. Voters put their marble in the drum of the candidate they want. A bell rings to let the official know a ballot has been cast. If the bell rings more than once, the official knows the person has cheated. At the end of the voting period, the drum is emptied and the marbles are counted to determine who won or rather, who got all the marbles.

The Grand Rapids Ballet keeps your children entertained during spring break!

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Spring Break for Kids: A Different Tune with the The Grand Rapids Ballet

 

Go to the Peter Martin Wege Theatre and explore the fun that can be had with dance on April 8,9, &10 at 11a.m and 1:00p.m.

 

Based on the popular School Zone book “A Different Tune,” this ballet teaches kids that being different is just another way of being special. Featuring music composed by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe, kids will enjoy seeing the story come to life before their eyes.

Two performances each day!

 

Activities in the lobby begin at 11am with a performance to follow at 11:30am

 

Activities in the lobby begin at 1pm with a performance to follow at 1:30pm

 

Tickets: $5 per person, reserved seating

 

Tickets can be purchased at the Ballet Box Office – 341 Ellsworth SW (616) 454-4771 or at Ticketmaster.com.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Grand Rapids Ballet. Order before Jan 17 for huge savings.

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By the Grand Rapids Ballet Staff

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Treat your significant other to a rare treat.   The Grand Rapids Ballet presents Rubies for Valentine’s Day.  it is an event that features 3 ballets in 1!

 

Order before January 17th and  mention CUPID to receive 20% off!  This is available through the Ballet Box office only.

 

6 performances including Valentine’s Day!

 

Friday, Feb 14 – 7:30pm

 

Saturday, Feb 15 – 7:30pm

 

Sunday, Feb 16 – 2:00pm

 

Friday, Feb 21 – 7:30pm

 

Saturday, Feb 22 – 7:30pm

 

Sunday, Feb 23 – 2:00pm

 

Here are what others feel about the presented works:

 

A work that “sends its dancers racing across the stage like lightning to Stravinsky’s jazz-inflected piano capriccio.” (Rubies)

 

“One of the greatest works of 20th century modern dance.” (The Moor’s Pavane)

 

“Choreographer Mario Radacovský has married the sensually combative cadence with the most refined mode of competition – chess. His ballet is a portrayal of black versus white, man versus woman contrasting in an onstage game.” (Bolero)

 

Tickets: $40 adults, $35 seniors (60+), $30 children (2-12), $12 college students (one ticket per ID, one hour prior to the performance).

 

Ballet Box Office open M-F 9am-5pm (616) 454-4771 or Ticketmaster.com.