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Art museum unveils nearly 100 gifted works of art
Drawn from gifts and promised gifts to GRAM's permanent collection, the exhibition brings together prints, photographs, and multiples spanning roughly 1960 to 2015.
Holiday light spectacle returns with new additions
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.
Gardens welcomes 17 millionth visitor
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.
Arts org wraps up season with more than $50 million in economic impact
The season generated an estimated $50.3 million in local economic impact while expanding opportunities for thousands of community members to experience live theater.
Planetarium hosts listening experience for Grammy Award-winning artist’s new album
Each listening session pairs the album with one of two original visual accompaniments.
Lakeshore chorale announces 67th season, to hold auditions
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.
Mural campaign reaches fundraising goal, first murals go up in August
The first four murals of the city’s new public art program will be installed this summer, beginning mid-August.
Ravenna teens among youth filmmakers nationwide honored
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.
Broadway set to kick off season with Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical
The journey begins with Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world.
Grand Rapids Children's Museum to offer free admission
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.
Contemporary ballet company announces lineup for fifth season
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.
Brewery to host vinyl swap
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.
Nonprofit kicks off crowdfunding campaign for five murals
The public is invited to donate on through July 31.
Downtown offers family activities and entertainment throughout the summer
Families, residents, and visitors are invited to enjoy the summer season with the return of two popular community programs.
Museum kicks off Summer Saturdays with riverfront celebration
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.
Unseen Oceans exhibit to make a splash in Grand Rapids
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.
Gardens offering free admission to military personnel this summer
The program provides free admission for currently serving members of the U.S. military, plus up to five family members.
Pops at the Pier to feature hits from Broadway and the big screen
The evening begins early with a pre-concert performance by the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra.
Aviation exhibit celebrates history, flight, and STEM learning
This interactive exhibit invites audiences to explore multiple aspects of aviation, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st-century STEM concepts.
Exhibition brings together more than 130 works of fin-de-siècle France
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.
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