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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

In 1933, the Civic Auditorium, a large, neoclassical building standing on the eastern shore of the Grand River in Grand Rapids, opened. Three years later, the immortal Louis Armstrong performed there, backed by a crack band which included celebrated pianist Luis Russell.

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.