Arts

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(Above): Armand Merizon: Coast Guard Station. (Below): Fantasmenagerie: The Sculptures of Nat Rosales.

Fantasy & Legacy: Muskegon Museum of Art’s fall exhibits honor local artists

Written by Marla R. Miller | Tuesday, 30 October 2018 14:04 |

Once one of the elder statesmen of Grand Rapids’ art scene, Armand Merizon continued to paint as his vision failed him, calling on instinct and experience as he put brush to canvas.

It Takes Two to Tangle: Tanglefoot welcomes the community to connect and explore

Written by Dana Casadei | Tuesday, 30 October 2018 14:00 |

Visual Arts

Every year, Tanglefoot creates a homecoming for the local artist community by opening its doors and welcoming everyone into its studios.

Morning with the Queens: Grand Rapids’ new show is a tableside performance

Written by Kayla Sosa | Tuesday, 30 October 2018 13:57 |

Theatre

The newest morning fad is a show while you eat: Drag Brunch. Sit back with a boozy beverage and a delicious plated breakfast (or lunch) and see some of the most talented queens performing in West Michigan.

Finding Your Grail: 'Spamalot' brings musical amusement to Miller Auditorium

Written by Dana Casadei | Tuesday, 30 October 2018 13:52 |

Theatre

As a sophomore in high school, Joey Fontana saw Monty Python's Spamalot at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, on the east side of the state. Now he’s part of the national tour, performing at Miller Auditorium this month.

Sutton Lee Seymour in The Lady in Question.

Finding the Answer: Western Michigan University brings New York star to the stage

Written by Jane Simons | Tuesday, 30 October 2018 13:37 |

Theatre

Prescott Seymour’s life as an actor is a drag, but he isn’t complaining.

Review: ‘The Magic Flute’ is beautiful, modern, magical

Written by John Kissane | Saturday, 27 October 2018 14:39 |

Theatre

To most of us, the word “opera” conjures up bored and wealthy patrons, in black tie or pearls, suffering through incomprehensible screeches: in short, nothing like a good time.

Cruisin’ Through Life: Muskegon Civic Theatre takes us for a ride

Written by Kayla Sosa | Thursday, 25 October 2018 15:00 |

Theatre

She wants a new car. And in getting a new car, she finds a new life.

Review: MOMIX shows off the tremendous ability of the human body

Written by Marin Heinritz | Tuesday, 23 October 2018 13:19 |

Theatre

Though it has been 37 years since Moses Pendleton, co-founder of Pilobolus Dance Theater, created MOMIX, the company of self-described dancer-illusionists, they continue to be in a league of their own in terms of true dance innovation, as proven in their recent performance of “Opus Cactus” at the Wharton Center in Lansing.

The Grand Rapids Ballet's "Wild Sweet Love."

Review: ‘Wild Sweet Love’ is a brilliant season kickoff

Written by Marin Heinritz | Tuesday, 23 October 2018 12:57 |

Theatre

There is no art form better suited to expressing romantic love than classical ballet. And in “Wild Sweet Love,” Grand Rapids Ballet’s glorious season opener, the company shows its range and skill as an ensemble as well as tremendous individual artists exploring the many facets of romance and ballet itself.

The cast of Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s “Shrek” accepts the Grand Award for Outstanding Musical.

The Grand Awards Goes Out With a Bang

Written by Kayla Sosa | Tuesday, 23 October 2018 11:25 |

Theatre

Sunday night, the Grand rapids theater community rallied together for the last Grand Awards at Fountain Street Church. Coming out dressed to the nines, loud and full of joy, everyone was there to have a good night.