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Gardens prepares for CHIHULY exhibition
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.
Orchestra to make its Gilmore Festival debut
The event features internationally acclaimed pianists across classical, jazz, and pop music and takes place at the St. Cecilia Music Center.
Broadway to host community night
Attendees can enjoy interactive experiences created in collaboration with John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, and Playground GR.
Gardens reveal summer concert series lineup
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.
Local partners launch regional arts and culture strategy development
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.
Gardens to host one-night-only piano performance
This marks the first time the two organizations have collaborated to present an original concert experience.
Ballet ignites the stage with EMBER Series 26
This year’s series honors the legacy of groundbreaking choreographers while amplifying women’s voices onstage and behind the scenes.
Broadway Grand Rapids unveils 2026-27 season
Close to 1,200 people filled DeVos Performance Hall for the 2026-2027 season reveal event held on February 16.
Genre-defying chamber opera makes Michigan premiere
As conversations around immigration, identity, and belonging continue to shape the national discourse, the performance arrives with striking immediacy.
Nonprofit hosting national youth film competition
The competition invites students ages 13 to 18 across the U.S. to create a short film (up to three minutes) using only mobile devices.
Gardens nominated for Best Sculpture Park by USA Today
The park reported record annual visitor attendance of 881,625 in 2025, the highest in the organization's 30-year history.
Hope College alum’s book becomes Netflix film
The story follows two best friends whose yearly summer trips blur the lines between friendship and something more.
Chihuly exhibition anchors Gardens’ 2026 event calendar
The 2026 calendar of events features the long-awaited return of internationally acclaimed glass artist Dale Chihuly alongside popular seasonal exhibitions and programs.
Nonprofit to host benefit concert featuring Glen Phillips
The event brings a night of acoustic music to West Michigan while raising vital funds for the organization’s addiction recovery programs.
Tickets to Tony Award® winning Best Musical now on sale
The performance is based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture.
Holiday light display receives national recognition
Timed tickets are available for many nights through January 3.
Disney’s “The Lion King” returns to Grand Rapids for three-week run
Tickets are on sale now via the DeVos Performance Hall Box Office, Ticketmaster, and BroadwayGrandRapids.com.
Gardens light up the holidays
The seasonal event features more than 40 decorated trees and cultural displays representing holiday traditions from around the world.
Local author releases third novel in fantasy series
What began as a dream has grown into a full-fledged fantasy series.
New nonprofit hosts first-ever disability-inclusive art show
Guests are encouraged to attend and experience a multi-floor gallery of original artwork created by young artists from across the region.
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