music
Experimental Percussionist Performs with GR Symphony
by (markrumsey)
Submitted 01-10-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Symphony presented Scottish Visions as part of the Richard and Helen DeVos Classical Series on January 8 & 9. The performance included a special guest appearance by experimental percussionist Evelyn...
Chance Jones LP release
by (Jon Clay)
Submitted 11-28-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
On Friday, November 27th, local band Chance Jones released The Incident at Primrose and West LP, yes, they released it on vinyl, at The Intersection. It's available on CD and for digital download as well. The band played two sets, the latter of the...
Movement of Sound for M.S.
by (Jon Clay)
Submitted 11-23-2009 under NEWS
Billy's in Eastown was the place to be Sunday, November 23rd. There was a Bloody Mary bar, great drink specials, live music all day, a raffle and art on auction all for a fundraiser to benefit multiple sclerosis. Anna Fisk...
We say HEART, you say SIDE!
by (jennschaub)
Submitted 11-16-2009 under NEWS
Friday was a blur of activity, after wrapping up a wild week at work, I dashed home to get changed and then heading out for a few quick errands. Mr. Man and I only had a few minutes to stop into the gallery openings on Lake and Cherry before heading...
The Litribune Benefit Show
by (Jon Clay)
Submitted 11-15-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
Tonight (Nov. 15), there was a fundraiser for the local quarterly publication, "The Litribune" at Mexicains Sans Frontieres (120 S. Division #226). It's a non-profit periodical with a focus on community and involvement. The founders, Ben Davey and...
Great Lakes Swimmers
by (reidsrow)
Submitted 11-10-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
An easy-to-follow cartoon picture story and critical review of the live musical performance by The Great Lakes Swimmers and The Wooden Birds at the Ladies' Literary Club on October 20, 2009, hosted by the enthusiastic but unqualified reviewers Wendy...
This Weekend at the Grand Rapids Art Museum
by (Grand Rapids Ar...)
Submitted 11-04-2009 under NONPROFITS
Participate in fun social games and watch a performance by the GRAM theater group during Friday Nights at GRAM. For more information, see the schedule below. Friday, November 6 SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHTS AT GRAM: "Party of the Century" Join us for...
This Weekend at the Grand Rapids Art Museum
by (Grand Rapids Ar...)
Submitted 10-28-2009 under NONPROFITS
This Weekend at the Grand Rapids Art Museum Catch a film on American Impressionists during Friday Nights at GRAM, Halloween and art activities for kids on Saturday and an inspiring concert in the Wege Pavilion on Sunday. For more information, see...The Books mesmerize sold-out Ladies Literary Club
by (George)
Submitted 09-25-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
It’s hard to tell exactly what has changed in the three years since The Books last graced the stage of Calvin College’s Ladies Literary Club. Back in April of 2006, The North Adams, MA-based “collage/chamber-pop” band were the first artists to...
Eastown Street Fair
by (ashima)
Submitted 09-24-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
We had a blast at the Eastown street fair. The amazing art, music and people. What a fun afternoon.