literature

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...

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Grand Rapids Public Library to celebrate Día de los Muertos

by (wayjulie)

Submitted 10-25-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

This Saturday, October 28 through Wednesday, November 1, the downtown branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) will celebrate the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, honors family and friends who have...

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Stay motivated to create this summer with Workshop Wednesdays

by (DwellingPlace)

Submitted 07-18-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

If you are an artist or a writer, you’ve probably heard this one piece of advice from a mentor at some point in your life: find a community. What people don’t always tell you is how to find that community. It can be a daunting process to...

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Taste of Soul Sunday to celebrate African American history, culture

by (wayjulie)

Submitted 02-14-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

On the third Sunday of every February, a long line of people gathers outside of the downtown Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library. At exactly 1 p.m., the doors open and people of all ages stream through the doors. The smells of delicious,...

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"Adrift in a Sea of M&Ms" Book Release Reading

by (FableTellsTruth)

Submitted 11-04-2016 under

You are invited to:"Inner Beauty and The Beast." at The Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters.A Quadrouple Poetry Feature with some of the cities most incredible poets!Featuring:Zerilli, KFG Poetry, Kyd Kane Poetry, and ...

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Grand Rapids Symphony's Lockington Conducts Dvorák

by (GRSymphony)

Submitted 10-18-2016 under

  Music Director Laureate David Lockington returns to lead the Grand Rapids Symphony in Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6. The Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus joins the orchestra for Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem, and the GRS gives the...

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Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters Announces 2016 Annual Fund Drive

by (Write616)

Submitted 06-24-2016 under NONPROFITS

Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters Announces 2016 Annual Fund Drive Grand Rapids, MI – Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters (GLCL) is pleased to announce the kick-off of its Annual Fund Drive for 2016, designed to encourage donations to the...

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Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters Announces 2016 Annual Fund Drive

by (Write616)

Submitted 06-24-2016 under NONPROFITS

Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters Announces 2016 Annual Fund Drive Grand Rapids, MI – Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters (GLCL) is pleased to announce the kick-off of its Annual Fund Drive for 2016, designed to encourage donations to the...

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Heritage Theatre Group Summer Season 2016: Much Ado About Nothing

by (Heritage Theatr...)

Submitted 05-31-2016 under

Heritage Theatre Group Summer Season 2016 Presents: Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare Location: GRCC Spectrum Theater Mainstage 160 Fountain NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 August 11, 12, and 13 at 8pm August 18, 19, and 20 at 8pm In this...

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Reading and Award Ceremony for Micro-Fiction Contest

by (Write616)

Submitted 10-14-2015 under

Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters and the folks at CHEAP POP literary magazine are very excited to award the winners of our Micro-Fiction Contest on Friday, October 30, at 6:30 p.m. and want you to help us celebrate!  Come on into GLCL...

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