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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is bringing back its immersive holiday light experience ENLIGHTEN Presented by PNC Bank Nov. 23 through Jan. 10 with new enhancements, including a new grand finale within the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.

President & CEO of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Charles Burke greeted the garden's 17 millionth guest and presented them with a special gift basket to commemorate the occasion.

The season generated an estimated $50.3 million in local economic impact while expanding opportunities for thousands of community members to experience live theater.

Each listening session pairs the album with one of two original visual accompaniments.

In a continued effort to make high-quality performances accessible to the entire community, the Holland Chorale is offering "Pay-What-You-Can" tickets for all mainstage concerts this season.

The first four murals of the city’s new public art program will be installed this summer, beginning mid-August.

Nourishing Narratives invites youth ages 13 to 18 from across the United States to explore food justice through short films created entirely on mobile devices.

The journey begins with Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world.

The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum (GRCM) is offering families free admission to celebrate the power of PLAY at the 8th Annual Day of Play Celebration.

Centered around the theme Redefine What’s Possible, the season celebrates the dancers, choreographers, and audiences who have helped shape the company’s first five years while looking ahead to an even more ambitious artistic future.

Following the vinyl swap, attendees are invited to stay for Open Mic Night featuring Big Jake Bootstrap from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The public is invited to donate on through July 31.

Families, residents, and visitors are invited to enjoy the summer season with the return of two popular community programs.

All activities on the riverfront, accessible via Pearl Street, will be free to the public. No ticket is required. Admission tickets will be required to enter the Museum. 

The exhibition takes visitors on a journey from the oceans’ sunlit surfaces to their inky depths, exploring how 21st-century technologies like robotics, ROVs and AUVs, satellite monitoring, miniaturization, and high-definition imaging are transforming scientists’ understanding of the more than 70 percent of Earth covered by oceans.

The program provides free admission for currently serving members of the U.S. military, plus up to five family members.

The evening begins early with a pre-concert performance by the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra.

This interactive exhibit invites audiences to explore multiple aspects of aviation, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st-century STEM concepts.

The exhibition brings together more than 130 works by some of the era's most celebrated artists, highlighting an extraordinary chapter of artistic, cultural, and social change. 

12 shows feature groups ranging from indie bands and folk musicians to Motown and a return performance by the Grand Rapids Ballet to end the summer.

The hub is a community-centered space dedicated to uplifting youth voices, fostering creativity, and strengthening cultural connections in Grand Rapids’ Burton Heights neighborhood.

The comic operetta, written by Gilbert and Sullivan over a century ago, examines the role of feminist ideals amongst an absurdist landscape of arranged marriage, a hunger for war, and cross-dressing for the sake of love.

The evening will feature performances by Candid Antics and the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra.

General admission includes access to all outdoor Chihuly installations, allowing guests to explore vibrant, large-scale works set against the changing light and seasonal beauty of the landscape.

The event features internationally acclaimed pianists across classical, jazz, and pop music and takes place at the St. Cecilia Music Center.

Attendees can enjoy interactive experiences created in collaboration with John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, and Playground GR.

Offering views of the Gardens and Sculpture Park, the 1,900-seat amphitheater features general-admission tiered lawn seating, free on-site parking, and full-service concessions.

The effort is intended to be a comprehensive, community-informed plan that will strengthen the region's creative ecosystem and guide long-term investment in arts and culture across the county.

This marks the first time the two organizations have collaborated to present an original concert experience.

This year’s series honors the legacy of groundbreaking choreographers while amplifying women’s voices onstage and behind the scenes.