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Local cinema hosts film premiere of Grand Rapids-based documentary, a live performance by Yo-Yo Ma

Submitted 10-01-2024 under NEWS

A large crowd gathered with the cast and crew at the premiere, for a special advanced screening of the documentary ahead of the wide release.

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St. Cecilia Music Center Celebrates 13 years of partnership with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presenting a program titled "Virtuoso Winds" on November 7, 2024

Submitted 09-25-2024 under NONPROFITS

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will perform "Virtuoso Winds" at St. Cecilia Music Center featuring the wealth and variety of chamber music for winds and will introduce former Principal Horn of the Berlin Philharmonic, Radek Baborák, to American audiences.

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Buena Vista Social Orchestra plays Meijer Gardens

Submitted 09-16-2024 under OPINION

Buena Vista Social Orchestra, an offshoot of Cuba's famed Buena Vista Social Club, closed Meijer Gardens 2024 summer concert series.

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Multiple film events come to Grand Rapids this fall

Submitted 09-16-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

The projectors are primed and the reels are set to roll in Grand Rapids this fall, with two upcoming film events coming to local cinemas.

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Local Artist Highlight: Jerry Gretzinger

Submitted 09-13-2024 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts travels to Maple City for a conversation with Jerry Gretzinger at Fake Rocks Farm. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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'Urinetown' makes a splash

Submitted 09-09-2024 under OPINION

Circle Theatre Grand Rapids stages tragically comic or comically tragic musical about power, climate change, and the privilege to pee.

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Emerging Cybersecurity Professionals Demonstrate their Achievements at Tech Week 2024

Submitted 09-09-2024 under NONPROFITS

Intelligent by Nature: Engineering Secure Ecosystems, presented on September 19, explores the world of smart agriculture while highlighting the achievements of Cybersecurity students at the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology (WMCAT).

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Acclaimed Grammy Award Nominated Saxophonist, Composer and Bandleader Joshua Redman kicks off St. Cecilia Music Center's Spectacular Jazz Series on October 4, 2024

Submitted 09-09-2024 under NONPROFITS

Joshua Redman will bring the Joshua Redman Group featuring artists from his newest album, “where are we”. Artists include Redman on saxophone, drummer Brian Blade, pianist Aaron Parks, bassist Joe Sanders, and the dynamic vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa.

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Dr. Joel Schut, Director of Orchestras at Grand Valley State University, steps aboard at St. Cecilia Music Center as Conductor of the School of Music's Philharmonic Orchestra

Submitted 09-05-2024 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) is pleased to announce Dr. Joel Schut, Director of Orchestras at Grand Valley State University, as the new conductor of SCMC’s Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the School of Music ensemble program.

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Grammy Nominated Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist Sierra Hull kicks off St. Cecilia Music Center's 2024-2025 Concert Season on Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Submitted 09-03-2024 under NONPROFITS

Sierra Hull is the first of many artists to appear this season on SCMC’s Acoustic Café Folk Series.

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