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Brie Stoner reflects on process, connection and identity following recent album release
by (rosie.accola)
Submitted 05-16-2024 under LOCAL LIFE
When Brie Stoner joins me on Zoom a couple of days before her headlining show at the Pyramid Scheme, she’s sitting in front of a pink silk backdrop covered in screen-printed curlicued frames. It’s the backdrop for the show, Stoner...
Festival of the Arts' 50th Celebration poster commemorates Calder's La Grande Vitesse
by (ric72528)
Submitted 04-12-2019 under NONPROFITS
To commemorate its 50th year, Festival of the Arts is excited to announce renowned designer Stephen Frykholm as its 2019 poster artist. One of the longest running festivals in the state of Michigan, Festival of the Arts will hold its 50th...
CARE dancers bring Narnia to life
by (careballet)
Submitted 10-01-2018 under NONPROFITS
CARE Ballet presents "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" an original ballet based on the popular children's novel by C.S. Lewis. The magical tale takes four children through an old wardrobe and into a fantasy world where they meet a...
Concerts Under the Stars returns to Grand Rapids Public Museum's Chaffee Planetarium
by (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 12-12-2017 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Public Museum announced today that Concerts Under the Stars will return for a second year, with an additional show in 2018. Concert-goers will enjoy a fully immersive audio and visual experience. Live concerts begin on January 18,...
Changing accessible nature of city through art, Disability Arts Now engages community
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-04-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Launching this week, the three-year-old cultural organization DisArt, will be hosting a large symposium entitled, Disability Arts Now! World renowned academics, artists, community organizers, designers and much more, will come together and consider...
Classic film "E.T." unites musician, volunteer, concert-goer
by (karenpimpo)
Submitted 11-07-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Symphony’s performance of John Williams’ score for "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" brought a sweet sense of nostalgia and close-knit community into Grand Rapids this weekend. Among those moved by the...The Piano Cottage Rocks! Fifth Anniversary Concert
by (lathsop)
Submitted 06-21-2016 under
Past performances have sold out, and each summer concert showcases incredible musicianship, ranging from beautiful and technical acoustic performances to huge whole-band numbers backed by a 75-member Cottage Chorus. Past performances have included...The Piano Cottage Rocks! Fifth Anniversary Concert
by (lathsop)
Submitted 06-21-2016 under
Past performances have sold out, and each summer concert showcases incredible musicianship, ranging from beautiful and technical acoustic performances to huge whole-band numbers backed by a 75-member Cottage Chorus. Past performances have included...
Step-Up Youth Productions provides outlet for creativity, physical activity
by (GRTV)
Submitted 02-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
A young girl in a puffy ball gown shows off her elegant waltzing skills. Next, a teenage couple swirls by to the tune of a classic song. Then, an 8 year old boy does the jive, perfectly in time to the fast-paced music playing. These are scenes from...
"The Phantom of the Opera" comes to Dog Story Theater
by (The University Wits)
Submitted 01-15-2016 under NONPROFITS
The University Wits is a collective of theatrical designers, directors, and talented performers. They are best known for creating original works as well as producing published classics. Their upcoming production “The Phantom of the Opera...