It’s in keeping with modern dance company Wellspring’s self-celebratory ethos that the kickoff concert for their 45th season is titled “Epic Moments”. The double entendre refers to works created in downtown Kalamazoo’s Epic Center, after the company relocated there from the Park Trades Center, presenting works created by Founder Cori Terry as well as current Artistic Director Marisa Bianan, who has led the company since last year.

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What is it about Christmas movies that we can’t seem to get enough of? The inevitable happy endings, no matter how high stakes the conflict; the coziness, symbolized by ubiquitous mugs of hot cocoa and shimmering decor; the flawed characters who transform for the better, are perhaps a start.

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The longevity and wild popularity of The Book of Mormon come as no surprise to its fans or, frankly, any one of the more than 20 million people worldwide who has seen this Broadway hit that opened in 2011.

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Arts exhibitions and performances have returned in full swing to West Michigan. This season, there’s absolutely no shortage of concerts, symphonies, plays, musicals, ballet, visual arts and beyond. 

In the ten years since the release of her debut EP Cathedral, singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun has built a career of beautiful, boundary-crossing music with roots in folk, rock, R&B, and pop. On Tuesday, November 18th, she will perform at St. Cecilia Music Center. 

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The game’s afoot at Grand Rapids Ballet with the hotly anticipated world premiere of Resident Choreographer Penny Saunders’ Sherlock that opened its already sold-out run Friday. 

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From October 16 through 19, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s production of Pete The Cat graced the company’s stage. At 50 minutes, it’s a short musical, perfect for younger children who might never have attended a show before. 

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How do they create an elephant on stage? may be the question on "Water for Elephants” ticket holders minds. And the answer is: she is revealed bit by bit and beautifully, just like the story itself.

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Imagine a world in which 7,000 refugees from all over the globe appear on North American shores in a single day and instead of being turned away or treated like criminals for simply being displaced, they are welcomed with open arms, given food, clothing, and shelter.

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Arts exhibitions and performances have returned in full swing to West Michigan. This season, there’s absolutely no shortage of concerts, symphonies, plays, musicals, ballet, visual arts and beyond. We have big Broadway shows, intimate and progressive plays, live performances with symphonies, dancers taking to the stage, and powerful art exhibitions. Here’s our guide to arts events for the month.