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Shara Worden to perform at Calvin College this Monday

by Tori Pelz (pelz)

Submitted 02-20-2012 under NEWS

Like her band name implies, My Brightest Diamond’s Shara Worden delivers multi-faceted brilliance as she weaves together rock, opera, cabaret, chamber music, and choral elements. She has been hailed as “a pensive force of nature”...

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Amanda Vernon to perform a Lenten concert

by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)

Submitted 02-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

On Sunday evening, March 4 at 7:00 p.m., local singer/songwriter Amanda Vernon will present a one-hour concert with prayerful reflections and songs based on the Lenten Sunday Scriptures and Dominican Mystic, Meister Eckhart’s "...

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Music beat reporters needed for The Rapidian

by Ken Ford (Ken Ford)

Submitted 02-02-2012 under OPINION

What is the music beat? The Rapidian's Music Beat is a community of reporters that engage in the local Grand Rapids music scene. Who's welcome to join? Everyone! The community of reporters will work as a team to cover any and all genres of...

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New Horizons Band at Congress Elementary

by Karen Dunnam (Veloise)

Submitted 02-01-2012 under

The West Michigan New Horizons Music Ensembles provides music-making opportunities for adults, including basic band and orchestra programs. Our "Red Band" performs concert band literature in settings such as senior residences and the...

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Gifts or Creatures to play free show at Schuler Books

by Ken Ford (Ken Ford)

Submitted 01-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The husband and wife music duo Gifts or Creatures will play a free show at Schuler Books and Music (the 28th street location) this Friday at 7 p.m. Brandon Foote (guitar) and Bethany Foote (piano) will also be joined by friend and percussionist Ty...

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The Starlight Six come back to ring in the New Year

by Ken Ford (Ken Ford)

Submitted 12-27-2011 under OPINION

The Starlight Six welcomes the new year with their return to the Wealthy Theatre for their second annual New Year's Eve show. The talented group of Michiganians will also give a special performance of Tom Petty's classic album Wildflowers...

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Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys - Lessons and Carols

by Scott Bosscher (GRCMB)

Submitted 12-13-2011 under

  Now in its 22nd year, the Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys will present once again its Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols for Christmas in the original forms and tradition of King’s College Choir Cambridge as established in 1918...

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Jazz Vocalist, JANE MONHEIT at SCMC

by Cheri McClain-Beatty (St. Cecilia Mus...)

Submitted 11-22-2011 under

  Jazz vocalist Jane Monheit celebrates the tenth anniversary of her remarkable recording career with her most mature, heartfelt album yet, Home, a collection of standards that represents a passionate return to her roots as a jazz musician. The...

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In studio: Mighty Wurlitzer concert series welcomes home former owner of local Pizza and Pipes

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)

Submitted 10-07-2011 under NONPROFITS

Don't have time to listen right now? Download the episode and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW (12:44) The Mighty Wurlitzer. Imagine the typical pipe organ with its four keyboards, played by both toes and fingers, plus wooden blocks, a xylophone,...

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Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys - Music for Royal Occasions II

by Scott Bosscher (GRCMB)

Submitted 09-25-2011 under

The Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys present “Music for Royal Occasions II” featuring the music from this summer’s Royal Wedding of Prince William & Kate Middleton. Martin Neary returns to Grand Rapids in November to lead...

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