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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.
Q&A: Kathy Bechtel, Gallery Manager at Frauenthal Center
Written by Marla R. Miller | Thursday, 01 December 2016 09:00 |As the new gallery manager at the Frauenthal Center in Muskegon, Kathy Bechtel hopes to increase daily traffic to the historic theater and for special events.
Send Off The Holidays With Broadway’s 'A Christmas Story'
Written by Marla R. Miller | Thursday, 01 December 2016 09:00 |A musical rendition of “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out” is just one part of a nostalgic holiday treat coming to Grand Rapids in a big way.
Global Talent: Brass Band of Battle Creek attracts musicians from around the world
Written by Jane Simons | Thursday, 01 December 2016 09:00 |Brothers and fellow podiatrists Bill and Jim Gray receive rock star treatment when they attend performances in other countries. However, they still remain largely unknown in the United States for their work to establish a world-class brass band named for their native Battle Creek.
Getting A Handel on the “Messiah”
Written by Reporter's Notebook by Samara Napolitan | Thursday, 01 December 2016 09:00 |Every season, choristers congregate between poinsettias and evergreens to lend their voices to the holiday spectacle. Among the winter-themed carols and sacred songs on concert programs, a venerable Yuletide musical tradition almost always claims a spot in the lineup: George Frederick Handel’s Messiah.
Poetry of Content Shines Spotlight on the Un-Abstract
Written by Justine Burdette | Thursday, 01 December 2016 09:00 |A typical preview of an art exhibition might start out with a Cliffs Notes version of Art History 101 to set the scene.
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