West Michigan's Arts & Entertainment Guide
Back when crop tops were going through their first wave of cool and rollerblades were the rage, a lounge singer became a nun. Not a real-life lounge singer, but Sister Act's Deloris, who discovered that a wimple is a slammin' good witness protection disguise.
Living with Art: The Legacy of an American Collector
Written by Kerri VanderHoff | Thursday, 23 January 2014 16:57 |A quote by Emily Fisher Landau provides a little insight into the mind and motivation of one of the preeminent collectors of post-war American art in the United States: "Never stop learning. Never stop looking. Art is the greatest teacher."
It's no secret that children are wizards capable of transforming even the most mundane objects into portals of extraordinary adventure. Building on this idea, the Peter Pan prequel, Peter and the Starcatcher, uses a minimalistic collection of everyday objects to transport audiences to a land where children and make-believe never grow old.
A peculiar opportunity can sometimes find a perfect fit at smaller arts organizations in West Michigan. Just such an opportunity arose recently at Saugatuck Center for the Arts (SCA), according to Executive Director Kristin Jass Armstrong.
Local artists band together for typhoon relief
Written by Nolan Krebs | Wednesday, 11 December 2013 12:37 |It’s been more than a month since Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Philippines, claiming the lives of more than 5,600 people and displacing an estimated 4.4 million.
WEEKEND WARRIOR: A rundown of the weekend for theater nerds
Written by Barbara Jandernoa | Thursday, 05 December 2013 17:52 |This week, Barbara the web minion is focusing in on all the great theater action going on around West Michigan. Whether you want to get into the Christmas spirit, or just enjoy some classical performances, she has you covered.
Grand Rapids Public Museum Plays With LEGOs This Spring
Written by Barbara Jandernoa | Wednesday, 04 December 2013 12:30 |The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be opening a new exhibit on March 1, 2014, called Dream it, Build it: A LEGO Certified Professional Exhibit.
Oh, Mamma!: Mamma Mia! hits Miller Auditorium
Written by Allison Parker | Tuesday, 19 November 2013 15:19 |Suppose your ex suddenly shows up at your door. Suppose there's a good chance this ex could be your child's father. Now suppose it's not just one possible baby daddy at your door, but three. Oh—one more minor detail here—suppose these men arrive just in time for your daughter's wedding.
Cangue League Changes Everything You Know About Opera
Written by Madeline McMahon | Wednesday, 06 November 2013 16:52 |Push back all of the stereotypical operas and focus in on what an opera is not. Instead of singers bellowing out pitches from A flats to G sharps, Cangue League throws those stereotypes out with its performance, The Death of Schopenhauer.
November Theatre: SPANK!; A Streetcar Named Desire; West Side Story
Written by Allison Parker | Thursday, 24 October 2013 16:16 |When Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey began their startling BDSM relationship, women everywhere couldn't stop cracking open the seductive silver cover of E.L. James' Fifty Shades of Grey.
