Female jazz ensemble, Artemis, to perform at St. Cecilia

Artemis, a powerful ensemble of modern jazz masters, will take the stage at St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom Ave. NE, on Thursday, Feb. 16.

2020 Meijer LPGA Classic postponed to next year

The 2020 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, which welcomes 144 professional women golfers for 72 holes of stroke play over four days of competition, was canceled.
Michigan Irish Music Festival band on stage

Michigan Irish Music Festival marks 25 years

The Michigan Irish Music Festival is marking its 25th anniversary this year, and it promises to be a celebration worth dancing a jig over.

Grand Rapids Ballet to perform at Studio Park

The Grand Rapids Ballet’s company dancers will be performing for the first time since the start of the pandemic on Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. on the lawn outside of Studio Park’s Listening Room, 123 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids.
President Gerald R. Ford reading newspaper in car by David Hume Kennerly

Go Behind Closed Doors of the Ford Presidency

A collection of photos of former President Gerald Ford during his time in office are coming to Grand Rapids.
Project 1 Voice Bridge installation by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer rendering

Our top Weekend Picks

This weekend features the start of Project 1 by ArtPrize. And much more.
Taste of Muskegon

Taste of Muskegon moves to second week of June

The Taste of Muskegon festival will take place one week earlier to avoid overlapping with Juneteenth.
Jerrell Gibbs, Down Souf, Oil on Canvas, 2018

UICA is Exhibiting ‘Breaching the Margins’

The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts has opened a three-month exhibition.
GR After Dark Masquerade Ball

Step out for the After Dark Masquerade Ball

An “evening of magic and mystery” is happening downtown this weekend.

Watch a virtual performance of Grand Rapids Ballet

Grand Rapids Ballet created a virtual program of past performances. Virtual Program I will be available online starting at 7 p.m. May 15 for 72 hours.

Fundraiser concert to support Circle Theatre

Circle Theatre will be partnering with Paddock Place to host a Circle Summer Fundraising Concert Series at 7 p.m. July 8 at Paddock Place, 1033 Lake Drive SE.

‘Always…Patsy Cline’ comes to Circle Theatre next month

Circle Theatre will kick off its 69th season with the musical production of “Always...Patsy Cline” from June 3-20.

Circle Theatre announces 2021 season

Circle Theatre revealed its main stage lineup for the 2021 season, which begins in December.

Ballet goes outdoors for new festival

The Grand Rapids Ballet (GRB) is planning a new outdoor summer dance festival for West Michigan. 

Enjoy virtual performances of the Grand Rapids Symphony every Sunday in May

While concert halls, movie theaters, restaurants and pubs are closed, the Grand Rapids Symphony is reaching into its archives to deliver concerts performed live in DeVos Performance Hall.

Bands to perform at 2021 Bell’s Beer Garden Summer Concert Series

Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers will be performing with The Brummies at the 2021 Bell's Beer Garden Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at Bell’s Eccentric Café, 355 East Kalamazoo Ave. in Kalamazoo.

Grand Rapids Symphony to perform at Harvest Festival

The Grand Rapids Symphony Ensemble will be performing on Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Rockford Harvest Festival, located at 235 N. Main St. in Rockford.

Grand Rapids Public Library hosts annual comic event

The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) will host Comic Geek Out from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 at the Yankee Clipper Branch Library, located at 2025 Leonard St. NE. 

Monroe Center businesses to congregate for block party

A business block party will bring wine tastings and outdoor games to downtown Grand Rapids. 
Grand Rapids Public Museum Mindbender Mansion exhibit, Puzzles & Pints

Puzzles & Pints at the Museum

The Grand Rapids Public Museum is combining puzzles and craft beer on Tuesday, Aug. 15 in a special Beer Explorers event.

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