West Michigan's Arts & Entertainment Guide
Coming Home: The Return of Filmmaking in West Michigan
Written by Zachary Avery | Monday, 19 September 2022 11:41 |The Grand Rapids Film Festival is back. After a short hiatus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and a scaled-down appearance at last year’s ArtPrize, the folks at GRFF are excited to continue providing a necessary launchpad for artists and filmmakers in West Michigan, and one that they’ve been hosting now for over a decade.
Local electronic musician takes spiritual experience of making music to the dancefloor.
Going Soft: Cannabis Gummies in West Michigan
Written by Josh Veal | Monday, 19 September 2022 11:37 |You know times are changing when a word gains new meaning, and “gummy” is the latest example of that.
Not only is Elliot Chaltry’s art boldly unique, but his journey isn’t exactly typical either.
Briston Maroney: In It For the Friends
Written by Michaela Stock | Monday, 12 September 2022 09:49 |Briston Maroney spent his early days as a musician playing house shows in his friends’ basements as a part of the DIY community. Now he has headlined sold-out concerts across the U.S.
Monsoon Vietnamese Cuisine: A Storm of Flavor
Written by Claire Chapin | Monday, 12 September 2022 09:37 |Vietnamese cuisine with midwestern hospitality is what Phong Nguyen, co-owner and executive chef of Monsoon Vietnamese Cuisine, is whipping up at his brand-new restaurant in downtown Grand Rapids.
Those looking for a fun evening out while also supporting a good cause won’t want to miss American Cancer Society’s (ACS) inaugural Taste of Hope: A Chef’s Competition, taking place November 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
Review: Circle Theatre's 'Little Shop of Horrors' is a Unique, Joyful Musical
Written by John Kissane | Friday, 09 September 2022 13:17 |The 1982 musical Little Shop of Horrors could not be made today, but I’m not 100% convinced that it could have been made in 1982, either, at least not on Earth.
Following Facebook’s announcement that it had rebranded as Meta to dive into the online world of the Metaverse last year, many misconceptions have emerged surrounding the actual experience of virtual reality in the 21st Century.
Performance Plus: Festival of the Arts Branches Out
Written by Josh Veal | Tuesday, 06 September 2022 09:17 |With the arrival of Performance+, Festival of the Arts isn’t just one weekend anymore.
