GRAND RAPIDS — In Act II of “The Nutcracker Ballet,” the Prince whisks the slumbering Clara away to the Land of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy holds court in a magical land of make believe.
For the 10th consecutive year, a wide variety of area and regional musicians will perform in the For Love of the Sally concert series at Grand Haven’s D&W Fresh Market, 1116 Robbins Road.
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The classic story of the March sisters and their family is coming to a Grand Haven stage.
HOLLAND — The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will show four films featuring Barbara Stanwyck during its “One Night Only” series every Monday from Nov. 25 to Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
As the holiday season gets underway, there’s a concert this coming weekend aimed at providing peace.
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Christmas lights are starting to appear on houses across the area, and the shelves at local stores have been loaded down with Christmas decorations, wrapping paper and more since before Halloween.
WYOMING — Grammy Award-winning recording artist Bill Gaither will present the Gaither Christmas Homecoming Spectacular at the Grand Rapids First Assembly on Thursday, Dec. 5.
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GRAND HAVEN TWP. — Singing and dancing to Abba music is coming to Grand Haven High School’s Performing Arts Center next week.
GRAND RAPIDS — Full of clever antics and comical wit, the heartwarming family film “Home Alone” is sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit with a hearty laugh or two along the way.
HOLLAND — This holiday season, the Holland Area Arts Council is reprising their partnership with Grand Rapids Ballet in two special performances for children ages 4 to 10 – and their adult guests – on Sunday, Nov. 17.
MUSKEGON — Celebrating the new Art and Music Building while honoring the memory of two longtime art faculty members, Muskegon Community College presents “Looking Back and Forward: Works by Past and Present MCC Art Faculty” from Nov. 11-Dec. 12 in Overbrook Gallery.
SPRING LAKE TWP. — Peter Pan, the Lost Boys and Neverland are coming to West Michigan this week.
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For kids with food allergies, dietary restrictions or Type I diabetes, Halloween trick-or-treating can put kids at risk for serious health issues.
On Halloween, the TV viewer’s thoughts shift from the usual prestige drama to things that go bump in the night. While the likes of “The Walking Dead,” “American Horror Story,” “Castle Rock” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” are among the higher-profile offerings from TV’s ongoing love aff…
Name of book: “We Are the Voice of the Grass: Interfaith Peace Activism in Northern Uganda”
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From costume contests to fall festivals, spooky performances to trick-or-treat events, West Michigan is celebrating Halloween all month long. You’ll find family-friendly events, adult-only parties, pumpkin carving, haunted trails and more.
Fruitport High School Homecoming dance held Saturday, Oct. 20, 2019.
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For nearly two decades, Dave Palmer has done everything in his power to put musical instruments in the hands of local kids. He now has another goal – to gather a few of the most talented local musicians and help them take the next step in their music careers.
The Atrium Art Gallery at Second Christian Reformed Church is featuring artistic expressions in many media in a new exhibit, “A Myriad of Talents: Art by the members of Second Church.”
Students were greeted by a board game theme at the 2019 Homecoming dance at Grand Haven High School on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.
FERRYSBURG — Local students will have a handful of opportunities to meet and learn from theater professionals in the coming months.
Artwork, ranging from drawings to sculptures and more, have been displayed throughout Grand Haven’s downtown since Sept. 17, during the 10th annual ArtWalk celebration.
Characters from fairy tales will soon take center stage in Grand Haven.
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Artists from the Grand Haven community and beyond crossed a Community Center stage Thursday evening to accept awards in the 2019 ArtWalk.
GRAND HAVEN TWP. — Everything was trending up for the second Cops & Rodders car show at Grand Haven High School on Sept. 21.
Families can get in the fall spirit with a free pumpkin decorating event on Saturday, Sept. 28, during that day’s Farmers’ Market at Grand Haven’s Chinook Pier.
Local artist Lewis Cross was born in Davison, Michigan, in 1864 and moved to Spring Lake in the early 1880s. His love of the outdoors began early in life with much of his time spent outdoors.
Grand Haven’s Central Park will be a hub of cultural celebration on Saturday, Sept. 28, as the city’s first Hispanic Heritage Fiesta is set from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Students browsed and discussed art in downtown Grand Haven on Tuesday.
BOSTON — Training surgeons is as easy as training dolphins or dogs.
Name of book: “Destination: The Haven”
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After years of wanting to connect with family in Europe, one Grand Haven man and his son had the “trip of a lifetime.”
MUSKEGON — The 91st annual Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition is now on display at the Muskegon Museum of Art, and it includes the works of nine artists who live in Northwest Ottawa County or have ties to the area.
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The crowd may have been down from last year, but the art was shining as kids and families created masterpieces during the Family Art Day on Saturday, an ArtWalk event.
Humanity for Prisoners will welcome best-selling author Alex Kotlowitz to West Michigan to raise awareness of issues within our criminal justice system and to highlight the work of the organization.
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The memory of two Grand Haven artists and educators is being kept alive with a new nonprofit aimed at helping students.
Local restaurants pulled out all the stops in their salmon creations for this past weekend's Salmon Festival cookoff.
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Community members gathered outside The Depot in downtown Grand Haven to celebrate artists Tuesday evening.
GRAND HAVEN TWP. — The Cops & Rodders Car Show benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center will be held Saturday at Grand Haven High School, 17001 Ferris St.
While the scent of cooking fish filled Grand Haven’s Municipal Marina, the hungry crowd talked, laughed and danced in line before receiving their plate of food on Friday.
HOLLAND — The Hope College Great Performance Series will present Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and the Ahn Trio on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 19-20, at 7:30 p.m. in the DeWitt Center main theatre.
HOLLAND – The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will continue its tradition of bringing independent and international films to the West Michigan Community with its Fall Film Series opening on Monday, Sept. 16.
HOLLAND – The Donia Organ Concert series at Hope College will feature Diane Meredith Belcher on Monday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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This Friday, Grand Haven residents and visitors will pay tribute to the local waterways while recognizing the annual salmon migration with two full days of events.
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For the past decade, various forms of artwork ranging from paintings to sculptures and more have decorated venues in and around Grand Haven’s downtown for ArtWalk.
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Public art is gaining momentum and praise in the Village of Spring Lake — and now, village officials are seeking a sculpture to honor the memory of two local philanthropists.
GRAND RAPIDS — Longtime WZZM-TV anchorman Lee Van Ameyde died Friday, Aug. 30. He was 66.
School is back in session and it’s time to turn our tips to fall.
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GRAND HAVEN TWP. — The Color Guard’s flags flapped in the wind as the band counted in a marching step.
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Hard to believe it’s almost Labor Day. But, fortunately, we have a long, summer-stretching weekend ahead.
People of all ages enjoyed ice cream for a cause Friday afternoon at a local senior citizen complex.
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