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Q&A: Christopher Bruce, Director of Learning and Creativity, GRAM
Written by Josh Veal | Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:00 |Since beginning as an intern in 2010, Christopher Bruce has moved through every education position the Grand Rapids Art Museum has had to offer. Bruce said that experience gives him an interesting perspective for his new role as director of learning and creativity, as he’s seen what works, what doesn’t and why they tried it all.
Puppet Therapy: “Hand to God” deals with grief through humor
Written by Kayla Tucker | Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:00 |With “Hand to God,” Actor’s Theatre Grand Rapids will tackle arguably the greatest pain imaginable with a strange blend of dark humor and serious emotions. The show, created by Robert Askins, focuses on 16-year-old Jason, who just lost his father.
The Actor Doth Protest Too Much: I Hate Hamlet takes Muskegon Civic Theatre’s stage
Written by Marla Miller | Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:00 |The cast and crew in Muskegon Civic Theatre’s production of I Hate Hamlet laughed out loud when they first read the script, and they’re betting theatergoers will too.
Breaking the Cycle: Menopause The Musical humorously explores titular life stage
Written by Jane Simons | Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:00 |Linda Boston said she remembers when discussions about menopause used to happen in whispered tones.
ESME: A String Group for the Age of Musical Omnivores
Written by Josh Veal | Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:00 |In an age of effortless access to music of all kinds, exploring the commonalities between seemingly disparate music styles is one way to make sense of it all. Violinist Gene Hahn and cellist Jeremy Crosmer are doing just that, deconstructing the stigmas associated with different genres through their acoustic string group, ESME.
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.
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