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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.
Gardens announce Tuesday Evening Music Club lineup
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.
New creative hub opens for art, community, and opportunity
The hub is a community-centered space dedicated to uplifting youth voices, fostering creativity, and strengthening cultural connections in Grand Rapids’ Burton Heights neighborhood.
Theatre group to stage “Princess Ida”
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.
Jazz night kicks off partnership supporting public media
The evening will feature performances by Candid Antics and the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra.
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.
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