music
Sustaining a vibrant art community
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 09-16-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
It's easy to see that the art community in downtown Grand Rapids is quickly expanding. Events like Art.Downtown., First Fridays, and ArtPrize have captured the attention of people from near and far to visit downtown and experience art. As...
Annual Eastown Streetfair to kick off Saturday
by (Eastown Communi...)
Submitted 09-09-2014 under NONPROFITS
The Eastown Community Association and Eastown Business Association are hosting the 41st Annual Eastown Streetfair on Saturday, September 13 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This outdoor festival will take place along Wealthy Street between Giddings Avenue and...
KT Killin' Them: changing the direction of hip hop
by (MaddieRose)
Submitted 08-24-2014 under OPINION
Kurtis Burke, known as KT Killin' Them, is not satisfied with, nor is he following in the direction the rap game is currently going in, and he wants to help be the change. His style is simple: no cussing, and no nonsense. While some rappers are...
stART: a benefit for Avenue for the Arts
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 08-06-2014 under
stART your 2014 ArtPrize season early with Avenue for the Arts and San Chez Bistro by taking a sneak peek inside an ArtPrize venue as San Chez is transformed into a lively street fair packed with art vendors and great music! This one night-only...
Art festival to return to Mangiamo lawn for third year
by (erictank)
Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS
On the weekend of August 9 and 10 the lawn of Mangiamo! in East Hills will play host to The Big Bang Art Festival. The third year running, the festival features art vendors and live music. "This event is growing every year in the variety...
Art galleries say congratulations, farewell; contemplate "home"
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 07-29-2014 under NONPROFITS
This Friday, August 1, vendors, musicians, food trucks and entertainers will flock to South Division for a festive, spirited evening of music and handmade goods. Following a successful turnout in June, The Market on First Fridays returns with even...
Grand Rapids' Symphony invites younger patrons to last summer picnic performance
by (andreemi)
Submitted 07-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
From 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, the Grand Rapids Symphony invites young people ages 21-35 to the Cannonsburg Ski Area, 6800 Cannonsburg Road in Belmont, for a night of music and beer with friends old and new. “The reason we’re...
VALENTIGER Album Release Party
by (brentshirey)
Submitted 07-10-2014 under
SAT July 12 2014The Pyramid Scheme {link} 68 Commerce SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 21+, START:8PM ///// END: 11:55PM There are four acts: Nathan K (acoustic solo act - also releasing an album) The Handgrenades (from Detroit - awesome...
GRAM on the Green to rock terrace Thursday nights
by (kendravanderlip)
Submitted 07-08-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
In its sixth installment, GRAM on the Green is coming back to the downtown area on Thursday nights July 10- August 14. This free event is held on the museum terrace at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) and Rosa Parks Circle right in front...
Treat yourself to free music, fresh air, fun this summer
by (Lindsay Fischer)
Submitted 06-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
This summer there are many options for free outdoor music in Grand Rapids and surrounding townships. There are different offerings depending on the night of the week. But if you can't make it one week, all listed events are recurring on the same...