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YOUNG AND WHIMSICAL: David Shannon’s illustrations travel to the Muskegon Museum of Art
Written by Marla Miller | Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:00 |David Shannon’s work has appeared in publications like The New York Times, Time and Rolling Stone, but he found a true calling by going back to his childhood roots.
Celebrating with Diversity: UICA rings in 40th birthday with two massive multimedia exhibitions about representation, equity and being unique
Written by Justine Burdette | Tuesday, 31 January 2017 09:00 |Supermarket stationary aisles are rife with cards cheekily announcing 40th birthdays as the harbinger of old age, the demise of youth, and the decline of usefulness. Meanwhile, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) is choosing instead to celebrate its 40th birthday as a milestone of achievement, with two massive exhibits celebrating diversity and representation.
Stop Whining, Start Sampling: Wine About Winter pairs art and wine in Grand Haven
Written by Marla Miller | Monday, 09 January 2017 16:35 |For emerging artist Michelle Martin, events like Wine About Winter provide confidence, exposure and even some commission work.
Fishing for Criticism: Theatre Kalamazoo’s New Play Festival helps local playwrights revise
Written by Jane Simons | Monday, 02 January 2017 10:00 |Aspiring playwrights will find themselves face-to-face with audience feedback once again during Theatre Kalamazoo’s 7th Annual New Play Festival.
The Family That Plays Together, Stays Together
Written by Kayla Tucker | Monday, 02 January 2017 10:00 |Most teenagers spend their high school years as far away from their parents as possible. Not so for the Bagin family.
Better Together: Kalamazoo Civic Theatre presents musical about famous conjoined twins
Written by Jane Simons | Monday, 02 January 2017 10:00 |Nobody could accuse the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre of opting for safe, reliable productions after its decision to stage Side Show — a musical based on the true story of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton who became famous in the 1920s for performances that highlighted their unique lives.
Looking Back, Moving On: Peter Kjome reflects on time with Grand Rapids Symphony as president, CEO and performer
Written by Jane Simons | Monday, 02 January 2017 10:00 |Peter Kjome’s history with the Grand Rapids Symphony goes back to 1990, when he first joined the organization as a musician. But it’s his time as president and CEO that Kjome will be remembered for when he steps down in January to embark on a similar role with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO).
Seamless Transition: Art Martin enjoys evolving roles and responsibilities at Muskegon Museum of Art
Written by Marla Miller | Monday, 02 January 2017 10:00 |Art Martin never minded pounding nails into the wall, but for now, he’ll put down the hammer and settle into a more scholarly and public role at Muskegon Museum of Art.
Not Your Grandpa’s Museum: Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives opens downtown
Written by Justine Burdette | Wednesday, 28 December 2016 16:03 |Just months after the National Museum of African American History finally opened in Washington, D.C., Grand Rapids got its own African American museum in the heart of downtown. George Bayard, owner of Bayard Art Consulting and Frameshop, led the charge on the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives (GRAAMA), which has now set up shop in a pop-up gallery space downtown.
Grand Rapids Symphony president and CEO leaves for Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Written by Revue Staff | Tuesday, 06 December 2016 15:41 |Peter Kjome, the president and CEO of Grand Rapids Symphony, has accepted a position as president and CEO of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
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