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Origin of the Arts: How the Festival of the Arts was born in 1970

Grand Rapids' annual Festival of the Arts has art competitions and sales, live music, poetry, dancing, theater, films, food vendors and more over a vicinity of 10 city blocks. All performances, exhibitions, and activities are free.


But how did it all begin? We take a look back. Also: a run-down of other summer art events.

Revue Arts 02 June 2015
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Costume Storytelling at Opera Grand Rapids

Strangers to opera might say it’s about singing, but anyone who has actually watched one will tell you it’s about so much more. The piercingly high notes and booming bass tones take audiences on a journey — both to a specific time and place and to the particular emotions of individuals.

Revue Arts 06 May 2015
  • Grand Rapids
  • DeVos Performance Hall
  • tosca
  • opera grand rapids
  • opera
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Tulips & Art at Holland Museum

May in Holland, Mich. is best known for the Tulip Time Festival. While the beautiful spectacle of colors is a must-see, the Holland Museum is also thriving. The permanent galleries celebrate the Dutch heritage that’s contributed to the community’s sense of identity. At the same time, the museum continues to document and celebrate the city’s diverse growth over the years — while keeping things fresh with temporary exhibits that link to Holland through striking photography.

Revue Arts 05 May 2015
  • Holland Museum
  • tulip time festival
  • inspiring oz
  • a hundred flowers
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Changing disability perceptions through art: DisArt Festival debuts in Grand Rapids

Artists have a way of presenting a physical form from concepts that are abstract and theoretical. Paint, pencil, clay and other materials take on new meaning when guided by a creative mind. It provides a bridge for us all to use a tangible object to help connect and share deeper ideas about a subject. Now add a layer to that and consider the conversation around art that involves disability.

Revue Arts 31 March 2015
  • Grand Rapids
  • Grand Rapids Art Museum
  • Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
  • Art of the Lived Experiment
  • Kendall College of Art & Design
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A Less Ghostly Phantom: Phantom of the Opera comes to Michigan

From its thunderous opening chords to its plummeting chandelier, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera doesn’t run short on spectacle. Dazzling stage effects, sensuous costumes and an imposing score have made this the longest-running Broadway musical.

Revue Arts 27 March 2015
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Free for All returns to Grand Rapids museums this April

Imagine being able to just waltz into any major Grand Rapids museum, skip the front desk and wander directly into the exhibits without being stopped by security.

That is exactly what you can do on April 26, 2015.

Revue Arts 24 March 2015
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Grand Rapids Ballet's MOVEMEDIA’s Got the Moves

 If you aren’t proud of West Michigan’s performing arts, Grand Rapids Ballet’s MOVEMEDIA is a darn good reason why you should be. A tradition now four years in the running, MOVEMEDIA has earned the company a standout name in the dance community and attracted choreography submissions from five different continents.

Revue Arts 24 February 2015
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Installation Art: Immersion in Sensory Experiences

An Impressionist exhibition draws high attendance; it’s a well-known movement in art history and the general public has become very familiar with it.

Though one must remember, even the now widely popular Impressionists faced a mixed reception when first emerging in the late 19th century. Their boundary-pushing work was described as “unfinished” by conservative critics of the time.

 

Revue Arts 23 February 2015
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Becoming Familiar through the Splendors of Shiga

Sisters share a unique bond. From childhood through adult years, the relationship develops as we come to a deeper appreciation of both our similarities and our differences. We can learn a lot from each other, and at times help broaden each other’s perspectives, especially when in the context of that trusted familial environment.

Revue Arts 01 February 2015
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A Lucy Valentine

Audiences for I Love Lucy Live on Stage expect to enter an auditorium and watch. What they actually do is enter a time machine and join. Presenting Lucy for the first time live and in color, this special production whisks audiences back to the ‘50s, where they become the studio audience for the filming of two "I Love Lucy" episodes.

Revue Arts 27 January 2015
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Disney’s Detailed Beauty

Some movies are all about the details, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is one of them. As charming as the storyline is, it’s the addition of luscious artwork, ingenious songwriting and intricate characters that elevates the film to a masterpiece. Just try rooting for the Beast and Belle without falling for a talking candlestick along the way. 

Revue Arts 13 January 2015
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Edward Burtynsky's Photography Exhibition Shows Our Stressed Relationship with Water

It’s no secret that we have a love affair with water in West Michigan. We choose to live in a state that, while the four seasons are beautiful, the winters can make less-hardy people question our sanity. But we know how much sweeter that makes the sunsets at Lake Michigan in the summer, how clear blue is the water and how soft the sand that makes zipping noises as you walk barefoot through it.

Revue Arts 22 December 2014
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There’s Something About Mary

 When it comes to annoying personality traits, most of us would place arrogance near the top of the list. There’s just something about a stuck-up, snooty demeanor that seems to grate on almost everyone’s nerves.

Revue Arts 21 November 2014
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American WiFi Brings Pop-Rock Anthems to The Pyramid Scheme

Those looking for a taste of feel-good tunes a la Kings of Leon, The Killers or other alt-rock heavy hitters would do well to check out American Wifi’s release show.

Revue Arts 21 November 2014
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Summer in West Michigan wouldn’t be complete without the events, exhibitions, and shows put on by Sa...
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