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Grammy Award Winning Jazz Singer and Composer Cécile McLorin Salvant brings her dynamic voice and storytelling to St. Cecilia Music Center on February 20, 2025

Submitted 01-16-2025 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) brings three time Grammy Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant to Grand Rapids on Thursday, February 20, 2025 to perform on the Spectactular Jazz Series.

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WMCAT's iBall 2025

Submitted 01-14-2025 under NONPROFITS

Join us at iBall 2025 on Thursday, March 13 from 6-9 p.m. to celebrate 20 years of impact, connect over our shared goal to provide access to opportunity, and collectively invest in future impact.

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Local Artist Highlight: Eirann Betka-Pope

Submitted 01-13-2025 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts has coffee with Eirann Betka-Pope to talk about Betka-Pope Productions, theater arts, Grand Rapids history, the Rapid Art Movement and more. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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Grand Rapids Rise sets the tone for season 2

Submitted 11-27-2024 under NEWS

After a successful premiere season and the title shot in the brand new Pro Volleyball Federation, the team continues to dig into the community strengthening local fandom.

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'Mamma Mia!' returns to Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-27-2024 under OPINION

Funny and warm-hearted musical filled with ABBA songs returns to DeVos Performance Hall, courtesy of Broadway Grand Rapids.

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Local Artist Highlight: Jeff Condon

Submitted 11-17-2024 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts visits pastel and oil painter Jeff Condon at Tanglefoot Studios. Interview by Pamela MacDougal

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St. Cecilia Music Center features the Dynamic Grammy Award winning Del McCoury Band on the Acoustic Café Folk Series on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Submitted 11-07-2024 under NONPROFITS

Featuring the dynamic bluegrass guitar-picking singer/songwriter Del McCoury and his musically-talented artist sons, Ronnie and Rob, the Del McCoury Band includes longtime bassist, vocalist and guitarist Alan Bartram, and renowned fiddler Jason Carter.

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Grassroots benefit concert raises funds for family fleeing Palestine

Submitted 10-28-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

Woodstock Fest at the James Russell House raised $2,603 for a Gaza-based family, blending art, music and community in Grand Rapids. This year’s lineup showcased first-timers and veteran local musicians alike.

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St. Cecilia Music Center Brings Nashville Sensation Valerie June to Grand Rapids on November 12, 2024, on SCMC's Acoustic Café Folk Series.

Submitted 10-24-2024 under NONPROFITS

“An Evening with Valerie June” will feature a performance filled with a gorgeous blend of astral folk and meditative R&B.

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Long Road Distillers, GR's first distillery, approaches 10th anniversary as it continues local sourcing

Submitted 10-18-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

Long Road was crafted within 18 months of the original inception and has stood for nine years expanding and experimenting in craft and distribution, creating deep roots in the community.

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