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Mathias Alten painting inspires Grand Rapids Symphony cellist to compose original work for orchestra
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 11-15-2016 under NONPROFITS
Mathias Alten, whose paintings can be found throughout West Michigan, may be the most important artist Grand Rapids ever has produced. In 2008, an early 20th-century landscape by Alten was featured on PBS-TV’s “Antiques Road Show,...
'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' is inspiring, with live music from the Grand Rapids Symphony, it's thrilling
by (ArtswriterGR)
Submitted 11-08-2016 under OPINION
"E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" was one of film composer John Williams’ greatest triumphs. Typically, the way films are made, composers are brought on board as a film is being edited. After viewing the final cut, they have mere weeks to...
See and hear 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' like you've never seen it before with Grand Rapids Pops
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 11-03-2016 under NONPROFITS
Composer John Williams is the best-known film composer of modern times. Winner of five Academy Awards for films including "Jaws" and "Schindler’s List," Williams is that master at setting the scene for an epic battle...
GR Ladies Rock Mulligan's for Halloween benefit concert
by (Ben Wesley)
Submitted 10-24-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The thirty-one days of Halloween are in full swing here in Grand Rapids, MI, where locals cheerfully greet sweater weather and warm up with beer city’s eclectic tastes. Thursday night series with Atmospheric Promotions continues into October,...
Grand Rapids Symphony goes clubbing at UICA for ArtPrize Eight
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 09-27-2016 under NONPROFITS
ArtPrize, Grand Rapids’ radically open art exhibition, is the place to see great art, bad art, big art, unexpected art and a whole lot more. A radical exhibition, expected to draw 400,000 visitors for the next two weeks, deserves radical music...
Billy Joel or Elton John? Jim Witter gives you both and more to open the Grand Rapids Symphony's 2016-17 Pops Series
by (ArtswriterGR)
Submitted 09-27-2016 under OPINION
Billy Joel or Elton John? It’s a musical variation of the question, “Coke or Pepsi?” Which musician do you prefer? The two piano-playing, singer/songwriters have a lot in common with dozens of hit songs and millions of records sold...
The Grand Rapids Symphony's Music Of The Beach Boys
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 06-15-2016 under
Come join the GRand Rapids Symphony at the 2016 PicnicPops. It's time for some Good Vibrations! Veteran California band PAPA DOO RUN RUN returns to deliver the tunes of the legendary surf rock kings The Beach Boys!Lawn Seats start at $18 for...
Giving great: Take gifts beyond average by supporting local, handmade this year
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 12-08-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Want to feel extra good about your holiday shopping this year? What if a perfect, one-of-a-kind gift was easy to find, would support the local community, and created a charitable ripple effect that will reach throughout the year? Here are a few...
Artists, musicians come together for creative nights at local brewery
by (MaddieForshee)
Submitted 02-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids Brewing Company (GRBC) has been hosting a Monday night meetup at Studio Night from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. to encourage creative types to visit the brewery. At Studio Night, artists can bring projects to work on, talk and collaborate...