http://events.grnow.com/events/ en-us Copyright 2004-2012 Refresh Web Development LLC http://www.HeliosCalendar.com http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=rss Upcoming Event Information From The GRNow Event Calendar http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181674 A dozen West Michigan RV dealers representing more than 100 RV lines combined with 200,000+ square feet results in the biggest RV Show in the state - The Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show. Along with new RV's, we have a remarkable selection of RV accessories, campgrounds and travel destinations! The vintage RV display will return. Admission: $8 for adults, $3 for kids. Dates and Times: Thursday, February 2: 3 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Friday, February 3: 12 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Saturday, February 4: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.Sunday, February 5: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181674 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184262  Cornerstone University Theatre presents A Little Princess Based on the Story by Francis Hodson Burnett; adapted by John Vreeke. From the same author who penned The Secret Garden, this charming, critically acclaimed family favorite leads you into the magical fantasy world of 10 year old Sara Crewe. Sara is left in a respected New York City boarding school while her British father heads overseas to fight. Filled with wild stories and a playful attitude, the unconventional Sara becomes popular amongst her classmates but quickly comes into conflict with the harsh headmistress, Miss Minchin. Devastating news of her father's death suddenly leaves Sara impoverished, and she's forced into life as a servant. Rejected by her schoolmates, Sara befriends her fellow servants and uses her imagination to maintain hope for the future. This riches-to-rags fable performed long ago on the big screen by Shirley Temple, engages lush, imaginative fantasy sequences, and is known as one of the best family-oriented productions of its time. Performance Dates: February 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 at 7:30pm & February 11, 12 at 2:30pm *Special student matinees on February 3, 9 at 10:00am Performance Location: Matthews Auditorium, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 3000 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids. Ticket Prices: $10 students and seniors, $12 adults, with a 15% discount for groups of 10 or more! Ordering Tickets: Online - www.cornerstone.edu/theatre By phone - 616.516.0000 At the door, box office opens 1 hour before show Questions? Contact Christina Woolard, Ticket Sales Coordinator at 616.516.0000 or theatre.tickets@cornerstone.edu.  http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184262 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=171687 Take a Fashionable Trip Down Memory Lane With1950s Party Fashions on Display at the Grand Rapids Public Museum GRAND RAPIDS, MI (July 26, 2011) - Get a flashback of 1950s social circles when the Grand Rapids Public Museum unveils its newest exhibit , All Dressed Up - 1950s Style, July 30, 2011. Grand Rapids native Doris Cole donated to the Museum's collection 18 mid-century party gowns, along with photos, invitations, yearbooks and mementos from the era.The collection includes stylish "New Look" inspired dresses with pinched waists and full skirts that were worn by Doris and her sister Janice to events at East Grand Rapids High School, Ottawa Hills High School, the University of Michigan and Radcliffe College. The excellent condition of the garments some 60 years later is testimony to the value Doris and her mother, Helen Cole, placed on maintaining the gowns and preserving the memories of the happy celebrations to which they were worn. They also evoke fond memories of shopping trips to former local retail establishments like Jacobson's, Steketee's, Wurzburg's and Herpolsheimer's. The dresses will be on display in the Museum's 2nd floor Bradford gallery through February 2012. The exhibit is free with Museum general admission.To learn more about Doris and her dresses search the Museum's online collections catalog at www.grmuseum.org using the keywords "Doris Cole." The Public Museum is a collector of treasures, a motivator and resource for life-long learning, and a community partner in the pursuit of insight and understanding. For information call 616.456.3977.  http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=171687 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181003 Aquinas College has been integral to the growth of Grand Rapids. Join us on the first Friday of February for a presentation by Gary Eberle, from his recent book Aquinas College: The First 125 Years. Books will be available during the event. After the discussion there will be time to have your book signed. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181003 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181784 Fri, Feb 3; 8:30pm, Covenant Fine Arts Center$10 public; $5 w/Calvin IDBuy Tickets online http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181784 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=182715 Join usJanuary 28 - February 4 for theFresh Water Pearl ShowPerfect for making a beautiful piece of jewelry.Come in and look at these classic and elegant pearl strands. We will be featuring 16 inch strands of pearls in a variety of styles such as:-Round-Baroque-Coin-Potato-Keshi-Biwa Sticks & MoreSee you there! :) http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=182715 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=183000 A collection of nearly 1,000 pieces of vintage costume jewelry from the 1920s through 1960s. Exhibit has been extended by popular demand. Museum admission is free.Museum Hours:Tuesday - Friday 9:30am to 5pmSaturday & Sunday 12:30pm to 5pmClosed Mondays http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=183000 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188535 Casting Call for Adult Actors and Kid ExtrasCasting actors and child extras for an upcoming film in Grand Rapids, MI.Audition Details:Friday February 3rd at 7:00pmSaturday, February 4th at 1:00pmGrand Valley State University Pew CampusDeVos 202EGrand Rapids, MIPlot:Jim helps George and Douglas, his son and stepson, clean out his ex-wife Clara's, house after her death. While wandering around the house, Jim finds a photograph of George and himself. At George's 8th birthday he remembers this day as, after an argument with Mary Anne, Clara's mother, and Clara, his ex-wife tried to take his son away from him.Available Roles:JIM (Past): Early 30′s, Caucasian male, average height, husky build, short dark hair. Construction worker. Quick to anger, but loves his son.JIM (Present): Mid 50′s, Caucasian male, salt and pepper hair. Retired EMT. A reserved and proud man, but emotional about his ex-wife's death.CLARA (Past): Early 30′s, Caucasian female, short height, beautiful flowing long brown hair. Substitute teacher. Two months pregnant. Tolerant and civil, but has her limits.GARY (Past): Early 30′s, Caucasian male, tall and athletic, brown hair, clean cut. History teacher. Marathon runner. Polite and oblivious.GEORGE (Past): 8-10yrs old, short, skinny, shaggy brown hair. Very bright and happy boy.MARY ANNE (Past): Late 50′s early 60′s, short height, wavy grey hair. Sarcastic and cynical, but with good intentions.DOUGLAS: Early 20′s, tall, athletic build, short brown hair. Advertising intern. Soft spoken, emotionally aware.GEORGE (Present): Early 30′s, Caucasian male, tall, lean build, clean cut, short brown hair. Accountant. Caring, worries about Jim.EXTRAS: Children Extras needed for a birthday scene.Compensation:There is no pay but a copy of the film will be provided on completion and food on set will be provided.How to Apply:If you are interested in applying please email your resume and headshots to:weyhingj@mail.gvsu.eduNOTE: Please include the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email. The first casting call will be a cold read.  http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188535 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188663 Do you live, work, play, visit, go to school, or commute on, through, or near Michigan Street? To start a community conversation about this regionally important corridor, all you need is a free copy of Quality of LIFE, the new "meeting-in-a-box" game produced by the Grand Rapids Planning Department. The fun yet instructive game is designed to start a meaningful dialogue among neighbors, businesses, special interest groups and the public about their ideas for the future of the Michigan Street corridor. The results of the game will be used to inform a corridor planning process that began last fall and will continue through 2012. Neighborhood organizers and the corridor plan steering committee have already picked up several copies of the game and are planning game nights with family, friends and colleagues, including representatives from the Michigan Street Corridor Association, Grand Rapids Community College instructors and staff, and several others. The game board reflects the four-mile long corridor plan study area, which stretches from the Grand River to the East Beltline and from Leonard to Fulton Streets, with components of the study including St. Mary's Hospital campus. Seven urban neighborhoods with 20,000 residents, numerous local businesses, and the region's major "anchor institutions" are located there. Anchor institutions are significant educational or medical facilities such as Van Andel Research Institute, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Michigan State University, St. Mary's Hospital and Spectrum Health.Players will travel up and down the corridor during gameplay, considering issues of housing, transportation, infrastructure, the economy and more as they explore the corridor. The game is free and available now. Players of previous games produced by the Planning Department will know that the games are great to be played with friends, neighbors, and even at work or school. People have been known to host game dinners, take it to block club meetings, church groups, even to local bars (we know of a few along the Michigan Street corridor that would love to host your group!)Inside the game box is the Corridor Map game board, instruction and answer booklets, "Stop!" cards, game pieces, colored markers, sticky dots, and much more. Get together a group of up to eight people, ages 5 and above - or larger groups if you break into teams. Bring your own pen or pencil, and let the game begin!For a copy of Quality of LIFE, contact the Grand Rapids Planning Department at planning@grcity.us or 616-456-3031. Games can be picked up at the Grand Rapids Planning Department, 1120 Monroe NW, and are already going fast. Game results are due back to the department by March 2, 2012.Financial supporters of the corridor planning project include Dyer-Ives Foundation, Frey Foundation, Grand Rapids Community College, The City of Grand Rapids' Community Development and Parking Services Departments, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority, Grand Rapids Smart Zone Authority, Grand Valley Metropolitan Council, Grand Valley State University, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Michigan State University, the Michigan Street Corridor Association, The Rapid, Spectrum Health, and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.For more information, call 616-456-3031, or visit the Michigan Street Corridor website at: www.michiganstreetcorridor.us http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188663 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188312 Puddingstone & Laurie Petravalle CallingLive Music, (no partner necessary)Upstairs at the Fifth Street Hall, 701 5th Street NW in Grand Rapids 7:00 basic instruction, 7:30 dancing.Admission - members $6 non-members $8, student or senior $7 http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188312 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=186945 February 2-18, 2012The scene is Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where the three Magrath sisters have gathered after Babe shoots her abusive husband.  Lenny, the oldest, is unmarried at thirty and facing diminishing marital prospects; Meg, the middle sister, who quickly outgrew Hazlehurst, is back after a failed singing career on the West Coast; while Babe, the youngest, is out on bail after the shooting.  Their troubles, grave and yet, somehow, hilarious, are highlighted by their priggish cousin, Chick, and by the awkward young lawyer who tries to keep Babe out of jail while helpless not to fall in love wi...  http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=186945 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179483 Thought all Bible plays included fake beards and robes? Think again. Join Calvin College for the new adaptation of stories of 1 & 2 Samuel that bring David to life. Interspersed with new, contemporary arrangements of sung Psalms, you will experience Biblical stories as you have never experienced them before! http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179483 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181574 Live music at The Pyramid Scheme$18.50 http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181574 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187851 Every Friday & Saturday 9pm - 2am DJ & Dancing 80's, 90's, & Top 40 NO COVER http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187851 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179814 DJ AND DANCING9pm - close in Crush NightclubGrand Rapids favorite and highest energy nightclub, with only the best DFs and state of the art sound system. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179814 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179840 DJ AND DANCING11pm - close in Eve LoungeGRs swankiest lounge with the most fashionable late night crowd and chill tunes. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179840 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180666 DJ and dancing at McFadden's Thursdays through Saturdays http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180666 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184500 San Chez, A Tapas Bistro - III Floor***DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM / DINNER & SHOW AT 7:30PM***The Don't We Boys is a sketch comedy super-group dedicated to solving the mysteries of comedy and putting the adventure back into sketches. Expect a rough and tumble hour and a half of perilous comedy by danger veterans Joe "Foot-in-the-Grave"� Anderson, Dave "Bloody Mess" Lyzenga, and Matt "Safety First"� Sterenberg. Advance Reservation Required / General Admission PRICE: $45 per person - Tickets sold through San Chez, A Tapas Bistro Can't wait for the show? Check out this link... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D78XLfwbQy0 For more information check out... www.sanchezbistro.com Phone: 616.774.8272 or... www.mptalentgroup.com Produced by MP Talent Management http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184500 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185596 Help celebrate winter by visiting Downtown Douglas and enjoy the art of window painting by the Art Club of Saugatuck Middle School! Stroll along Center Street at the several stops starting at Lakeview Lanes. Sponsored by the participating merchants and Bill Underdown of Shoreline Realtors. For more information on this event, please go to www.facebook.com/DouglasSnowscapes http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185596 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184422 DREW NELSON CD RELEASE SHOW!Friday, February 3, 2012Ladies Literary Club61 Sheldon Boulevard SoutheastGrand Rapids, MI Doors 7:30 - Show at 8pm Tickets: $15 advance / $17 doorsold through the Calvin College Box office Available online, over the phone or in person. www.calvin.edu/boxoffice(Attendees are encouraged to bring juice boxes to be collected for Kids Food Basket)Grand Rapids songwriter Drew Nelson performs a special hometown show in celebration of his highly anticipated new Red House Records debut Tilt-A-Whirl. He'll be joined by his band HWY 2, a who's who of Michigan musicians that includes Drew Howard, Michael Crittenden, Brian Morrill, Jen Sygit and Mark Schrock. An artist with an international reputation and several critically acclaimed albums under his belt, the folk/Americana singer writes as a witness to the lives and journeys of those he has met along the way."As you encounter the characters on this record, it becomes clear that Drew Nelson has dedicated and re-dedicated himself to getting at real human stories," says acclaimed songwriter Peter Mulvey. "Some of these characters are him, and some are people he knows, and all their stories let us know that Drew is standing in the Midwestern cold, seeing and telling as clearly as he can." In support of his new album, Drew will be touring across the country. For his full schedule, please visit www.drewnelson.net.For more information about Drew's album and to set up an interview, please contact Ellen Stanley at (651) 644-4161 or promotions@redhouserecords.com. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184422 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=175100 Friday, January 27, 2012 - Sunday, April 29, 2012American sculptor Deborah Butterfield is among the most respected and acclaimed artists of her generation. Her horses, like Meijer Gardens' own beloved and iconic Cabin Creek (1999), have been the focus of great interest as much for their creative use of materials as for their craftsmanship. The horse has been the singular focus of her prolific career since the mid 1970s-most frequently focusing on the mare instead of the stallions and warhorses most commonly encountered in the history of art. This exhibition features both the installation of large-scale as well as pedestal -size horses. Each unique example is composed of a wide variety of materials from found and reclaimed metals, to branches and earth. Although each sculpture is inspired by a specific horse Butterfield has known, the works are not portraits in the traditional sense, but representations of the essence of that creature. For Butterfield, it is not merely the physical presence of such noble creatures she hopes to convey but their spirit and energy as well.This exhibition is organized in cooperation with artist and Grounds for Sculpture. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=175100 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184430 Turn a plain old weekend into 2 days of daddy-daughter bonding. We will spend the day rock climbing, sledding, crafting, and horseback riding. In the evening, we will move indoors for a daddy/daughter date night with a dress up dinner and an evening of fun and laughs. Start a new tradition with your daughter!Friday, February 3rd (7pm)-Sunday February 5th (1pm)YMCA Members: $150/pair Non Members: $160/pairEach additional daughter is $50.Call 888-909-2267 for more information http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184430 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184251 Friday Nights at GRAM kicks off the weekend with a casual evening of art, live music, and good conversation. Immerse yourself in an art-filled atmosphere with galleries open late, music, a cash bar, and collaborations with local artists and cultural organizations. Each week presents a rotation of guest speakers, presentations, gallery talks, and more.Month's theme: Ideas & Innovation For more information, and to view the full schedule, visit www.artmuseumgr.org. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184251 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=171307 Friday Night 10:00 P.M. to Midnight (Labor Day through Memorial Day)Open Skate Admission $5.00 Adults $4.00 12 and under Skate Rentals $2.00 http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=171307 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181257 Unwind during Friday Nights at GRAM with art, live music, a cash bar, and good conversation.Friday Night Conversations features a rotation of guest speakers, gallery talks, demonstrations, and collaborations with local cultural organizations, community leaders, and artists.$5 after 5 p.m. for non-members; free for members http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181257 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184566 Go over the Grand River and through Ah-Nab-Awen Park as you view some of the architectural and scenic highlights of downtown Grand Rapids in one of our beautiful 19th Century Vis-a-vis white carriages. Sit back and enjoy a slower pace while viewing the lovely landscaping and fountains surrounding the Gerald Ford Museum and the Van Andel Museum Center. Hear the clip-clop of horse hoofs as you cross the lighted bridges over the Grand River. Take time to enjoy the changing seasons in Michigan and see the fall colors of autumn or the snowflakes twinkle while wrapped warmly in our special carriage blankets.Grand Carriages currently has three carriages available to accomodate larger groups.We are normally downtown Grand Rapids on Friday and Saturday evenings on the corner of Monroe Ave. and Lyon St. near the Grand Center / DeVos Place.Reservations are recommended by calling. RATE INFORMATIONDowntown Grand Rapids - For reservations please call 616-893-4984 or email linda@grandcarriages.com Friday & Saturday evenings from 6 pm to 11 pmWinter rates - December 1 through February 28$60 per half hour - $90 per hour*(subject to change without notice)Gratuities for your driver are not included & are appreciated. Special RidesAny day or time other than above$120 per hour* *Rates for weddings are based on location and time needed. It would be our pleasure to provide you with a quote. Please contact Thomas or Linda at 616-893-4984 oremail info@grandcarriages.comAsk for us by name, GRAND CARRIAGES http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184566 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=178718 Dollar Beers and Hot Dogs: Enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 domestic drafts from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last.Get in the D-ZONE: Every Friday night is a Griffins WGRD D-Zone night. Avoid the concession lines and get your $1 beers and $1 hot dogs served to you in your seats! Call 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com/dzone to get your tickets today!College Nights: College students can show their ID to purchase a lower bowl ticket for $13 (or $11 in advance at The Zone) and stop by the McFadden's concourse table to receive a free pass to the post-game party at McFadden's.Free Ride Friday on The Rapid: Ride the Rapid to and from any Friday game and enjoy a complimentary fare by showing your ticket to that night's game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps.MOS Corner Office presented by Michigan Office Solutions: Located on the terrace level above section 118, this section provides the best seats in the house for groups of up to 30 people, with La-Z-Boy chairs and an array of amenities. Call (616) 774-4585.  Tickets: $14+   http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=178718 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184420 REGISTRATION REQUIRED: www.griffinshockey.com/promocode. See registration instructions below.Join GRYP for a Friday Night Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey Game! Tickets are only $12. For every ticket purchased, $2 will be donated to The Dwelling Place; an organization that helps provide housing and support services for the homeless. For more information about The Dwelling Place, please visit www.dwellingplacegr.comPlease join us prior to the Griffins game from 6pm-7pm in Banquet Room D to meet other GRYP members and enjoy some dollar drinks & hot dogs! This event was a huge success last year, so don't wait -- tickets will go fast! GRYP has reserved a group of 50 tickets, which are lower-bowl face-off seats. Once those are gone, the Griffins will open other sections for GRYP as needed. Registration is required for this event. Please go the following website, enter "YP" as the promo code, and then select your seats: www.griffinshockey.com/promocodeIn addition to raising money for Dwelling Place with Griffins tickets, we will be accepting donations for this organization at every GRYP event throughout the month of February. We will have a donation bucket at the registration table for each February event so please consider bringing in a few dollars to donate to a worthy local organization. Furthermore, GRYP will be matching any donations collected for the Dwelling Place received in the month of February!Contact Name and Email: Rachel Buckner rach_13@hotmail.com Cost (Optional): $12 with $2 from each ticket going to The Dwelling PlaceLast, but not least, a BIG thank you goes out to Matt Saganski of Zondervan Publishing for volunteering to photograph this event! http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184420 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179362 Located at the corner of Monroe Ave/Pearl St in downtown Grand Rapids. Ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle will begin on December 2, 2011 at 5:45pm (weather permitting) and is scheduled to close for the season on March 4, 2012. Hours for open skating:Monday & Tuesday 6:00pm-9:30pmWednesday & Thursday 12:00pm-9:30pmFriday & Saturday 12:00pm-10:00pmSunday 12:00pm-9:30pm*Extended hours during school break (December 18-January 1) will be 12:00pm-10:00pm Admission for open skating is $1.00 per person.Skate rental is free with an ID (for those without an ID the parent/guardian must provide their ID). http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179362 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185788 Karaoke With Kim With Over 20,000 Songs To Choose From http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185788 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185031 Karaoke with Diva Productions at the Rogue River Tavern, 4 Main St, Rockford (616) 866-9042 every Wednesdays and Fridays.Wednesday nights the Rogue River Tavern has 1/2 off drinks(excluding shots) and appetizers from 8pm-12am!EXCELLENT service and GREAT food!!This is your ultimate karaoke experience! You will be greeted by an experienced karaoke host that is friendly and accomodating. A host that does not play favorites and plays fair!It's a chance to be THE STAR THAT YOU ARE! If you feel like dressing up in hats, boas and sunglasses, while rocking out with an air guitar-this is your show!!It's all about the fun! So if you are having fun, you are doing it right!Come and PARTY WITH THE BEST, FORGET THE REST!! http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185031 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180857 Boot, scoot, and boogie your way on down to the Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center to learn to line dance with Helen Walters Friday nights beginning January 6. She will take you step by step through different line dances over the course of 12 weeks. Each week she teaches a new dance, so if you miss a week you won't be behind. This is great fun for dancers of all levels, and everyone is welcome. Call the Coopersville Farm Museum with any questions (Kid's area closed during line dancing). http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180857 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188135 Live classic rock & covers on Friday and Saturday nights. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188135 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187992 Live DJs and dancing Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Drink specials with VIP wristbands. Ages 18+ welcome; no cover for 21+. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187992 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187877 Live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187877 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188220 Live DJ on Friday nights http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188220 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180292 Live DJs and dancing Friday and Saturday nights http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180292 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187635 Welcome to Mojo's Dueling Piano & Restaurant. We are open 4 days a week (Wednesdays through Saturdays) and provide interactive dueling piano shows, a full service menu and energy up the whazzo. So come on down for some of the best grub and jams Grand Rapids has to offer. Not only do we have the best grub and entertainment but we also have over 20 unique martinis for getting your Mojo on. Usually a cover later on in the evening. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187635 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188326 LIVE MUSIC FEBRUARY LINEUP WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST-DOUG FAST, 5:30PM TO 9:30PM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND-JIMMIE STAGGER, 5:30PM TO 9:30PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD-DUELING PIANOS W/ KEVIN VIILO, 9:30P TO 1:30 AM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH-THE GIPPETS, 9:30PM TO 1:30 AM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH-LEW RUSS, 5:30PM TO 9:30PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH-WOULDA COULDA SHOULDA, 9:30PM TO 1:30AM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH-BI-POLAR, 9:30PM TO 1:30AM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH-DON BIDELL, 5:30PM TO 9:30 PMFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH-IN THE RED, 9:30PM TO 1:30AMSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH-IN THE RED, 9:30PM TO 1:30AMWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND-LEW RUSS, 5:30PM TO 9:30PMFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH-IN DENIAL, 9:30PM TO 1:30 AMSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH-LOFT LIZARDS, 9:30PM TO 1:30AMWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH-JIMMIE STAGGER, 5:30PM TO 9:30PM http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188326 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=183595 BIGGEST HAPPY HOUR IN TOWN 11AM-7PM 7 DAYS A WEEK ! 11AM-11PM EVERY WEDNESDAY! 1/2 OFF ALL DRAFTS, DRINKS & BOTTLED BEERLATE NIGHT MENU AVAILABLE UNTIL 1AMENJOY A FABULOUS DINNER AND BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES! JOIN US FOR OUR $6 LUNCH SPECIAL WITH A FEATURED DAILY SPECIAL MONDAY -FRIDAY!TALENTED WEST MICHIGAN MUSICIANS!THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 JIMMIE STAGGER 5:30P-9:30FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 LIVIN THE DREAM 9:30P-2ASATURDAY, JANUARY 14 BI POLAR 9:30P-2ATHURSDAY, JANUARY 19 LEW RUSS 5:30-9:30FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 ROCKET 8 9:30P-2ASATURDAY, JANUARY 21 ROCKET 8 9:30P-2AFRIDAY, JANUARY 27 IN THE REDSATURDAY, JANUARY 28  IN THE RED http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=183595 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185274 Live local music on Friday and Saturday nights http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185274 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187331 Live music in the Rocket Lounge http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187331 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185638 Live music on Friday nights http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185638 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=186239 Live music on Friday and Saturday nights http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=186239 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=186337 Live, local music on Friday nights http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=186337 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=182877 Featuring the best in local, regional and national acts.  Rock, roots, punk, alt-country, slam, electronic, pop, hop, folk, speedgrass, jam and virtually any other combination and derivation thereof.And, most of our shows are FREE!MUSIC :: 9:30 pm - 1:30 am. 21+ ONLY PLEASE http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=182877 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187190 Live music on Friday and Saturday nights http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187190 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184867 Live local music on Friday nights http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184867 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187907 Live music on Friday and Saturday nights http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187907 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=183736 Live, local music at the 28th Street Schuler's on Friday evenings http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=183736 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188286 Live bands on Friday and Saturday nights http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188286 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179788 Live music on Friday and Saturday nights at Bobarino's http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179788 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184545 Live, local country bands and country DJ's Wednesdays through Saturdays each week. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184545 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187022 Live local, regiona and national acts performing rockabilly, Americana, bluegrass, honky tonk and more. Usually a cover. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187022 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=171071 Lunch Time Open Skates (All year long)Monday-Friday: 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.Open Skate admission is $3.00 all ages - $1.00 skate rentalPunch Cards available (10 Punches) $24.00 http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=171071 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=178989  $10 cover / ages 21+VIP reservations available  http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=178989 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180179 Next Fall by Geoffrey Nauffts *WEST MICHIGAN PREMIERE*January 26-February 4, 2012 A witty and provocative look at faith, commitment and unconditional love. Luke believes in God. Adam believes in everything else. When an accident changes everything, Adam must turn to Luke's family and friends for support… and answers.Next Fall asks us what it means to "believe" and what it might cost us not to. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180179 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187941 Friday nights at the Irish bar http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187941 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=176588 Open WideJanuary 23 - April 16, 2012Sit back and relax in a dentist chair. Children will learn the basics of dental health while they role play as dentists. Children can brush teeth, x-ray, and put braces on their life-size puppets. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=176588 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187367 By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 7:30pm, February 3 & 4, 2012, DeVos Performance HallConducted & Directed by Artistic Director Robert Lyallwith the Grand Rapids SymphonyEscape with the whole family to ancient Egypt in this fantasy driven opera. The Queen of the Night, ancient Greek gods, the Temple of Light, snake-killing ladies, and the Wicked Sorcerer all serve as instruments of musical magic in this classic opera. Inspired by Freemason lore and full of amazing arias, Mozart's breathtaking score will leave you spellbound.  http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187367 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180555 Robert Rauschenberg (1925–2008) was one of the most important American artists of the twentieth century. A chronicler of contemporary life, most especially the American experience, Rauschenberg's great themes were the city, technology, multiculturalism, and the environment. He worked in a broad range of media as a painter, sculptor, draftsman, photographer, performance artist, choreographer, theater designer, and printmaker. In each of these media, Rauschenberg made innovative use of materials that led to radical new formats–the early "Combines" mixing painting and ordinary objects like a chair, radio, or taxidermied goat; the silkscreen paintings with their transfer of photographic imagery to the canvas; and, the use of electronics and other means to create participatory works of art that prompt audience interaction. The provocative and poetic collisions of images, things, and ideas in Rauschenberg's art are layered in their personal reflections on the social, political, and cultural currents of our time. Three upcoming presentations at the Grand Rapids Art Museum–Robert Rauschenberg in Context, Robert Rauschenberg at Gemini, and Synapsis Shuffle (1999) provide a rich introduction to the defining aspects of Robert Rauschenberg art. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180555 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181742 Master Arts TheatrepresentsRehearsal for Murderwritten by William Link and Richard Levinson.Levinson is known for his work on "Columbo", "Murder She Wrote" and "Manix."February 2 - 25, 2012Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PMSaturday Matinees at 2:00 PMMASTER ARTS THEATRE75  77th STREET SW(Formerly Vee St.)(2 Blocks South of 76th Street off Division SW) TICKETSAdults $15.00Senior Citizens $13.00Students $13.00 call MASTER ARTS THEATRE (616) 455-1001 http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181742 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181708 The Saugatuck Center for the Arts (SCA) and the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society will present a collaborative exhibit Small Towns/Big Picture: The Bill Simmons Photographs of Saugatuck & Douglas, 1941-1960 featuring black & white photographs of the lakeshore communities. The exhibition presents 25 photographs snapped by the notable Time-Life reporter and photographer – some of which are being shown for the first time – that best capture the essence of the time period.The community is invited to an opening reception from 6-8:00 pm on January 14, 2012 at the SCA's Bertha Krueger Reid Exhibition Hall (400 Culver St. Saugatuck). Admission to the reception is free and a cash bar will be available.  The exhibition will be open 9 am - 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, and during evening events through March 9, 2012. Curated by Ken Carls and Jim Schmiechen, the stunning exhibition showcases people and local life in Saugatuck and Douglas as captured photographer Bill Simmons."When he died in 1966, Simmons left nearly 3,000 photographs documenting life in Saugatuck and Douglas from 1940 to 1961, filed away in envelopes, numbered, named, and placed in two wood boxes, some with date and identifying information," explains Schmiechen. "The collection disappeared until it was acquired by the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society in 1998."SCA Education Manager Miranda Krajniak shares, "The selected photographs evoke a wonderful feeling of nostalgia.  Viewers will be taken back in time through the images of people and notable landmarks – many of which are still part of daily life in Saugatuck & Douglas."As pioneered by Life Magazine during the war and post-war decade, Simmons' photos celebrate the optimism of American life, and remind us that Saugatuck and Douglas's past is part of everyone's present. The exhibition is sponsored by Mark Neidlinger and the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs.Reception attendees are encouraged to stay for the screening of everdayPeople, a documentary exploring Saugatuck and Douglas' unique social landscape.  The film, which sold out at its September premiere, will be shown at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and available by visiting www.sc4a.org or calling 269.857.2399. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181708 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184483 BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO THE BALLET! Grand Rapids Ballet's Junior Company takes the stage for the first time with the incredible premiere of Attila Mosolygo's Snow White! Inspired by the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, the young and young at heart will be captivated by this charming story of a kindhearted princess and the new friends she encounters while escaping the evils of a Wicked Queen!This one-hour performance is the perfect introduction to dance for your whole family!Tickets available at the Ballet Box Office or Ticketmaster. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184483 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179918 Showtimes:Thu: 9pmFri - Sat: 8pm and 10:30pmDr. Grins is Grand Rapid's most unique venue for entertainment. Bringing in nationally acclaimed stand-up comedians and special comedic theatre is Dr. Grins' specialty. Spending an evening at Dr. Grins assures a hilarious and unpredictable night out on the town.Grins has brought in such big acts as Bobcat Goldwaith, Kevin Nealon, Pauly Shore, Aries Spears and more. Dr. Grins continually widens its search for both new and seasoned comedians as we strive to offer out guests top flight, big name entertainment. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179918 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180022 Showtimes:Thu: 9pmFri - Sat: 8pm and 10:30pmDr. Grins is Grand Rapid's most unique venue for entertainment. Bringing in nationally acclaimed stand-up comedians and special comedic theatre is Dr. Grins' specialty. Spending an evening at Dr. Grins assures a hilarious and unpredictable night out on the town.Grins has brought in such big acts as Bobcat Goldwaith, Kevin Nealon, Pauly Shore, Aries Spears and more. Dr. Grins continually widens its search for both new and seasoned comedians as we strive to offer out guests top flight, big name entertainment. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180022 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=186879 n the summer of '53, Margaret Johnson tours the Tuscan countryside with Clara, her beautiful, surprisingly childish daughter. When Clara loses her hat in a sudden gust, it lands at the feet of Fabrizió Naccarelli, a handsome Florentine. Fate sparks an immediate and intense romance, but extremely protective Margaret attempts to keep the two apart. As the tale unfolds, a secret is revealed: Clara is not all that she appears.Performances:Friday, February 3, 2012, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, February 4, 2012, 7:30 p.m.Sunday, February 5, 2012, 2:00 p.m.Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 p.m.Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 p.m.Tickets are $14 for Adults, $12.00 for Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Seniors, and $6.00 for groups and students. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=186879 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185856 "A 2 hour humorous romp into the world of interactive mystery" - Grand Rapids Press "What Dinner Theater Should Be!" Detroit Free Press The Murder Mystery Company is the nation's most popular mystery group. Their interactive performance style has swept the nation from Los Angeles to New York, but was founded right here in Grand Rapids! Come investigate GR's most popular theater experience. Bring your detective hat, magnifying glass, and appetite; this will be one KILLER night! Mention GRNOW and get our "Criminal Deal":  Buy One Ticket Get One Free! NOW SHOWING Be a part of Totally 80's,Totally Murder, The Murder Mystery Company's award winning 1980's rockin' mystery dinner. Welcome to a time of big hair, rad style and greed being good. Beware: of the many shady suspects about, murder is on the mind of one of them! Totally Bogus!DRESSING UP We recommend arriving 30 minutes early to be properly seated (plus fun stuff is already happening). Many audience members can and do dress in 1980's attire and this is strongly encouraged, however it is by no means mandatory!Below are some ideas and thoughts on costumes.-Big Hair is Big Fun!-Glitter and Gold = Glorious Glam!-Bright Shirts, Leisure Suits and no socks = Miami Vicel-Anything that makes you stand out!Please remember, you're paid in full for the show and the 3 course buffet meal. Drinks and Gratuity are not included in the price.!Bran's Steakhouse401 Leonard St. NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504For the Menu CLICK HEREFor more show info CLICK HEREDo you have more people that would like to book, but missed out on the Groupon deal? We are offering our "Criminal Deal" to them! Just call us at 888-643-2583 to purchase additional tickets at the low rate of $45 per ticket! Please note that limited seats are available for each performance.Thank You,The Murder Mystery CompanyPlan Your Murder Today!1-888-643-2583(Clue)Mystery@grimprov.com  CLUES Brann's Steakhouse 401 Leonard St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Doors open a half an hour early for seating and surprises! Tickets are $60 with an all you can eat buffet! CLICK HERE for Menu Options. Visit http://www.grimprov.com/Grand-Rapids-Dinner-Theater/ for more information! http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185856 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=174102 Tiny TreasuresSeptember 8, 2011 through February 19, 2012Small Scale Works from the MMA CollectionCooper GalleryOur experience with a work of art is greatly impacted by its size. Monumental paintings and sculptures tower over and around us, dwarfing human scale and creating vistas that change dramatically with distance. Smaller works require a nearer presence, a closeness that only then reveals their detail and complexity. They are also more easily possessed, as richly ornamented functional objects or as prized possessions within the home. In small scale, artists display amazing skill and craft, creating intricate forms and images with all of the power and drama of their larger counterparts.This exhibition, the first in a series of exhibitions offered in celebration of our 100th Year, assembles some of the best tiny treasures from the MMA collections, including prints, paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects. Highlighting the craft and decorative arts are a selection of boxes from the Mabel Nano Keating Collection, a bequest of over 250 miniature boxes and card cases collected from around the world in the first half of the 20th century. Supplementing these portable works of art are intricate engravings by artists such as Albrecht Durer and Rembrandt, paintings by John Singer Sargent and Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a collection of paintings on ivory by Isabelle M. Blood, and a sampling of works in bronze, glass, and silver.RELATED PROGRAMOpen ToursThursdays, November 3 & 10, 1:00-3:00 pmSundays, November 6 & 13, 1:00-2:00 pmDrop in to tour Tiny Treasures with a Museum docent. Reservations are not required. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=174102 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184421 Bid! Laugh! Give Back!Join us for this fun, annual event, held at the Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Headuarters Banquet Room.We'll be featuring a live auction as well as silent auction items, with all proceeds benefiting the Strong Kids Campaign. Your dollars will stay at the Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA to help families obtain memberships, join youth sports, aquatics programs, child care, and more.Come have fun and bid on some great items!For more information or to pre-register contact Kelly Wass at 616.855.9655 or kwass@grymca.org http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184421 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187487 Grand Rapids hotels are taking action to end breast cancer - and you can help!When you book one of the Experience Pink hotel packages below, your hotel will donate $3 to the Susan G. Komen of West Michigan. This pink-thinking charity works tirelessly "for the cure" - an end to breast cancer.Show the Love - Make an ImpactFebruary is the month of love - Valentine's Day is Tuesday the 14th. A Grand Rapids getaway is a great way to show the love for all the women in your life.February fills up fast - book your package today!Imagine Life Without Breast CancerThat's the focus of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. It's the world's largest grassroots network of cancer survivors and activists. And it's played a critical role in almost every major advance in breast cancer over the past 28 years.75% of the funds raised by our local Komen affiliate stay right here in West Michigan, helping women who need it the most. It's a vital service for the 1 in 8 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime.Every 74 seconds, somewhere in the world, someone dies from breast cancer. You can use your next 74 seconds to help change that. Learn more at komenwestmichigan.org.Experience Pink MerchantsGrand Rapids businesses are coming together to help support Susan G. Komen. See a full list of the merchants that are giving back in a vairety of ways, either decorating their storefronts, selling pink items, collecting doantions for Susan G. Komen, offering special items to survivors of breast cancer and more!Free Ice Skating for Breast Cancer Survivors On February 11, 2012 in recognition of those who have won the battle against breast cancer, all surviviors will recieve free skating atRosa Parks Circle. Participating Hotels:For a list of the packages the 16 participating hotels are offering go to, www.ExperienceGR.com/ExperiencePink.1. Amway Grand Plaza2. CityFlats Hotel3. Comfort Inn Airport Grand Rapids4. Courtyard by Marriott Downtown5. Hilton Grand Rapids Airport6. Holiday Inn – Grand Rapids Airport7. Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown8. Hyatt Place Grand Rapids  - South9. JW Marriott Grand Rapids10. Peaches Bed & Breakfast11. Prince Conference Center at Calvin College12. Radisson Grand Rapids Riverfront Hotel13. Ramada Plaza Hotel14. Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids West15. Springhill Suites North by Marriott  http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187487 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=182227 Get ready for big game day and score the winning touchdown with all sorts of yummy snacks, perfect for nibbling and noshing all year long. (I guess we could pipe in some football commentary if you really need to get in the mood, but bring your own beer and you'l be half way there!) Game Day: Sunday, February 5, so plenty of time to prepare! Creamy shrimp nachos, Football cheese spread with homemade crostini, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Mac and Cheese Cakes, Homemade Pate a Choux Tenderloin Sliders with Horseradish Aioli, and Bacon Pork Pops on Lemongrass Sticks (food network)   http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=182227 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185832  Get ready to bundle up & hit the slopes! The newly re-designed Sundance Slopes is bigger & better than ever, with 700 ft. long tracks and a tow rope to bring you & your tube back to the top of the hill over & over again. When your toes start getting cold, head to the Warming Hut to defrost & customize your own warm drink at the unlimited Hot Cocoa Bar. Sundance Slopes day passes are just $12 for kids ages 12 & under, and $18 for those 13 & up. If you live in the area, pick up a season pass & visit as often as you like all winter long! Individual season passes are just $39.95, and family passes start at $149.95 for a family of four. For more information, visit us online at www.DoubleJJ.com. Affordable overnight lodging packages are available for winter fun. Packages may be booked by calling 1-800-DoubleJJ or visiting www.DoubleJJ.com.  http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185832 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=166470 OPENING JUNE 13, 2011 While the battles took place in other states, the people of Michigan were deeply involved in the Civil War.  Our new exhibit will unveil uniforms, weapons, photographs, letters, and more from the Museum's vast collection. Through glimpses of these artifacts you will follow the lives of the local soldiers and officers who volunteered to fight and the civilians on the home front that supported them. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=166470 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181803 American postcards were created as an easier way to send quick notes and were printed only by the U.S. Postal Service, until May, 1898. The first postcards were called "private mailing cards" and cost one penny to send. The sender's message was written over the image itself because writing was not permitted by law on the address side. The first souvenir postcard was created in 1893 to advertise the World's Fair in Chicago. Postcards are now one of the most collected items, along with coins and postage stamps.Mike Van Ark began collecting in the 1970s, by adding to his mother's collection. After attending shows in Michigan and Chicago, Mike's collection soon reached 5,000 cards. Within recent years, Mike sold his collection of South Haven, Grand Haven, Saugatuck/Douglas, New Richmond, Fennville, Allegan, and Hamilton images.Mike's collection, featured in this exhibition, begins in the year 1900 and includes images of the city of Holland, around the north and south side of Lake Macatawa (Black Lake), and the Lakeshore.Runs January 27-August 5, 2012 http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181803 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185688 Greater Muskegon Jaycees will kick off this year`s SNOWFEST with the Distinguished Service Awards Banquet on the 31st. Followed by many family fun filled events such as Trivia Night, Euchre, Battle of the Bowls, Snowvolleyball, Snowcornhole, Kidsfest. There will be a Lumberjacks Night & Broomball!! There is something for everyone. More details to come soon. www.muskegonsnowfest.org http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185688 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184423 Join us for our 15th Annual Bid for Bachelors & Bachelorettes to benefit Friends & Families of Cystic Fibrosis which will be held at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids. All proceeds raised at this event support those suffering with CF in West Michigan. Our goal is to give back a piece of joy the disease has taken.Date: February 4, 2012Doors open: 5:30pmOpen remarks and presentations: 6:30pmBidding begins: 7:00pmTables for silent auction will be open from 5:30pm to 9:00pmTickets: $20 advance; $25 at the doorDiscounted JW Marriott Parking - $6 (validation available at coat check)For more information and to purchase tickets online visit:http://events.friendsandfamiliesofcf.org/biddetails.html http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184423 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181675 A dozen West Michigan RV dealers representing more than 100 RV lines combined with 200,000+ square feet results in the biggest RV Show in the state - The Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show. Along with new RV's, we have a remarkable selection of RV accessories, campgrounds and travel destinations! The vintage RV display will return. Admission: $8 for adults, $3 for kids. Dates and Times: Thursday, February 2: 3 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Friday, February 3: 12 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Saturday, February 4: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.Sunday, February 5: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=181675 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180972 Stop out to the 2012 West Michigan Bridal Expo where over 40 businesses will be onsite to help with all your planning needs. Bridal Shops, Caterers, DJ's, Florists and more!!Drawings for fabulous prizes will be held throughout the event so make a day of it!!For more information call 616.5610.4724 or visit www.westmichiganbridalexpo.com.We look forward to seeing you there! http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180972 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184263  Cornerstone University Theatre presents A Little Princess Based on the Story by Francis Hodson Burnett; adapted by John Vreeke. From the same author who penned The Secret Garden, this charming, critically acclaimed family favorite leads you into the magical fantasy world of 10 year old Sara Crewe. Sara is left in a respected New York City boarding school while her British father heads overseas to fight. Filled with wild stories and a playful attitude, the unconventional Sara becomes popular amongst her classmates but quickly comes into conflict with the harsh headmistress, Miss Minchin. Devastating news of her father's death suddenly leaves Sara impoverished, and she's forced into life as a servant. Rejected by her schoolmates, Sara befriends her fellow servants and uses her imagination to maintain hope for the future. This riches-to-rags fable performed long ago on the big screen by Shirley Temple, engages lush, imaginative fantasy sequences, and is known as one of the best family-oriented productions of its time. Performance Dates: February 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 at 7:30pm & February 11, 12 at 2:30pm *Special student matinees on February 3, 9 at 10:00am Performance Location: Matthews Auditorium, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 3000 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids. Ticket Prices: $10 students and seniors, $12 adults, with a 15% discount for groups of 10 or more! Ordering Tickets: Online - www.cornerstone.edu/theatre By phone - 616.516.0000 At the door, box office opens 1 hour before show Questions? Contact Christina Woolard, Ticket Sales Coordinator at 616.516.0000 or theatre.tickets@cornerstone.edu.  http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184263 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=171688 Take a Fashionable Trip Down Memory Lane With1950s Party Fashions on Display at the Grand Rapids Public Museum GRAND RAPIDS, MI (July 26, 2011) - Get a flashback of 1950s social circles when the Grand Rapids Public Museum unveils its newest exhibit , All Dressed Up - 1950s Style, July 30, 2011. Grand Rapids native Doris Cole donated to the Museum's collection 18 mid-century party gowns, along with photos, invitations, yearbooks and mementos from the era.The collection includes stylish "New Look" inspired dresses with pinched waists and full skirts that were worn by Doris and her sister Janice to events at East Grand Rapids High School, Ottawa Hills High School, the University of Michigan and Radcliffe College. The excellent condition of the garments some 60 years later is testimony to the value Doris and her mother, Helen Cole, placed on maintaining the gowns and preserving the memories of the happy celebrations to which they were worn. They also evoke fond memories of shopping trips to former local retail establishments like Jacobson's, Steketee's, Wurzburg's and Herpolsheimer's. The dresses will be on display in the Museum's 2nd floor Bradford gallery through February 2012. The exhibit is free with Museum general admission.To learn more about Doris and her dresses search the Museum's online collections catalog at www.grmuseum.org using the keywords "Doris Cole." The Public Museum is a collector of treasures, a motivator and resource for life-long learning, and a community partner in the pursuit of insight and understanding. For information call 616.456.3977.  http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=171688 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=182716 Join usJanuary 28 - February 4 for theFresh Water Pearl ShowPerfect for making a beautiful piece of jewelry.Come in and look at these classic and elegant pearl strands. We will be featuring 16 inch strands of pearls in a variety of styles such as:-Round-Baroque-Coin-Potato-Keshi-Biwa Sticks & MoreSee you there! :) http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=182716 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=183020 A collection of nearly 1,000 pieces of vintage costume jewelry from the 1920s through 1960s. Exhibit has been extended by popular demand. Museum admission is free.Museum Hours:Tuesday - Friday 9:30am to 5pmSaturday & Sunday 12:30pm to 5pmClosed Mondays http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=183020 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180270 $5 cover | 7:00pmSaturday, February 4Bob Marley Birthday BashShow 9:30Feat: Hydro Afro Reggae Band WSG - Andrea**All Ages until midnight**   http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180270 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=176394 Come celebrate the life of Bob Marley featuring the Hydro Afro Reggae Bands.  This will be a night of peace, love and unity paying tribute to the king of Reggae music on his 66th birthday.  All ages welcome until midnight.     http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=176394 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185704 Want to learn about what makes Brewery Vivant beer so special? There is no better way than to learn from the very people whose passion put that beer in your glass. Tours are also a lot of fun. Impress your out-of-town guests by bringing them down to see how your local beer is made.Official Brewery tours are given every Saturday at noon and 2:00 (starting December 9, 2011 tour times change to 2:00 and 3:30). No reservations needed, just show up. Must be 21 years or older to take the tour.  Cost of the tour is $5 and includes beer samples.  All tour attendees get 10% off coupon from the company store.  Use it for shirts, hats, beer glasses, or take a 4 pk or case of beer home with you. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185704 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188672  35th anniversary slideshow presentationsThe Land Conservancy of West Michigan invites you to our 35th anniversary slideshow series to learn more about our work, how members like you make a difference, and several different environmental topics. Locations and times vary; come to one or come to all! Events are free to the public, although a small donation is suggested so we can continue events like these. RSVP is appreciated but not required. Please call 616-451-9476 or email lcwm@naturenearby.org to RSVP.Following the 35th anniversary presentation Jacqueline, our Stewardship Coordinator, will reveal some of the amazing adaptations of our native bumblebees, their pollination benefits to farmers and gardeners here in West Michigan, and what we can do to help them thrive.  http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188672 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188534 Casting Call for Adult Actors and Kid ExtrasCasting actors and child extras for an upcoming film in Grand Rapids, MI.Audition Details:Friday February 3rd at 7:00pmSaturday, February 4th at 1:00pmGrand Valley State University Pew CampusDeVos 202EGrand Rapids, MIPlot:Jim helps George and Douglas, his son and stepson, clean out his ex-wife Clara's, house after her death. While wandering around the house, Jim finds a photograph of George and himself. At George's 8th birthday he remembers this day as, after an argument with Mary Anne, Clara's mother, and Clara, his ex-wife tried to take his son away from him.Available Roles:JIM (Past): Early 30′s, Caucasian male, average height, husky build, short dark hair. Construction worker. Quick to anger, but loves his son.JIM (Present): Mid 50′s, Caucasian male, salt and pepper hair. Retired EMT. A reserved and proud man, but emotional about his ex-wife's death.CLARA (Past): Early 30′s, Caucasian female, short height, beautiful flowing long brown hair. Substitute teacher. Two months pregnant. Tolerant and civil, but has her limits.GARY (Past): Early 30′s, Caucasian male, tall and athletic, brown hair, clean cut. History teacher. Marathon runner. Polite and oblivious.GEORGE (Past): 8-10yrs old, short, skinny, shaggy brown hair. Very bright and happy boy.MARY ANNE (Past): Late 50′s early 60′s, short height, wavy grey hair. Sarcastic and cynical, but with good intentions.DOUGLAS: Early 20′s, tall, athletic build, short brown hair. Advertising intern. Soft spoken, emotionally aware.GEORGE (Present): Early 30′s, Caucasian male, tall, lean build, clean cut, short brown hair. Accountant. Caring, worries about Jim.EXTRAS: Children Extras needed for a birthday scene.Compensation:There is no pay but a copy of the film will be provided on completion and food on set will be provided.How to Apply:If you are interested in applying please email your resume and headshots to:weyhingj@mail.gvsu.eduNOTE: Please include the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email. The first casting call will be a cold read.  http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=188534 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184903 Prepare for a night of lafs. Join us in the theater room on the first floor of CityFlatsHotel for an evening of stand-up comedy, featuring six different comedians.Tickets are $5 plus two drink minimum at CitySēn Lounge. Tickets can be purchased in advance at CityFlatsHotel's front desk. All Stand-Up Saturdays shows are ages 18 and up. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184903 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=186946 February 2-18, 2012The scene is Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where the three Magrath sisters have gathered after Babe shoots her abusive husband.  Lenny, the oldest, is unmarried at thirty and facing diminishing marital prospects; Meg, the middle sister, who quickly outgrew Hazlehurst, is back after a failed singing career on the West Coast; while Babe, the youngest, is out on bail after the shooting.  Their troubles, grave and yet, somehow, hilarious, are highlighted by their priggish cousin, Chick, and by the awkward young lawyer who tries to keep Babe out of jail while helpless not to fall in love wi...  http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=186946 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185024 The Salvation Army Kroc Center is inviting dads and their daughters of all ages to their first Daddy Daughter Date Night. On February 4th from 4-6:30pm, dads and their special little girls can enjoy a night of dancing, activities and lifelong special memories. Refreshments will also be served. Cost for this event is $20 per couple and $5 for each additional child. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=185024 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=186630 The Salvation Army Center is inviting dads and their daughters of all ages to their first Daddy Daughter Date Night. On February 4th from 4-6:30pm, dads and their special little girls can enjoy a night of activities such as, arts & crafts, dancing, and a magic show! A photo-booth will also be available at the event to capture all the special memories. Refreshments will also be served. Cost for this event is $20 per couple and $5 for each additional child. Those interested may register by calling 616-588-7200. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=186630 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179484 Thought all Bible plays included fake beards and robes? Think again. Join Calvin College for the new adaptation of stories of 1 & 2 Samuel that bring David to life. Interspersed with new, contemporary arrangements of sung Psalms, you will experience Biblical stories as you have never experienced them before! http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179484 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187369 DeltaPlex Indoor Racing returns Saturday, February 4th!Racing on the track will be...-Mini Cup Cars-Quarter Midgets-Go Karts-Lawn Mowers-4 Cylinders-Sprints winged & non winged Doors 3pm, Heats 3:30pm, Feature Races 7:00pm!Adults $10, Kids $5!Active/Retired Military, Police, Fire Fighters, First Responders show ID and get 50% off your ticket! Proceeds go to the Thin Blue Line of Michigan!Interested drivers sign up at www.DeltaPlexRacing.com http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187369 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187852 Every Friday & Saturday 9pm - 2am DJ & Dancing 80's, 90's, & Top 40 NO COVER http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=187852 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179815 DJ AND DANCING9pm - close in Crush NightclubGrand Rapids favorite and highest energy nightclub, with only the best DFs and state of the art sound system. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179815 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179841 DJ AND DANCING11pm - close in Eve LoungeGRs swankiest lounge with the most fashionable late night crowd and chill tunes. http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=179841 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180667 DJ and dancing at McFadden's Thursdays through Saturdays http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=180667 D\, d M Y http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184501 San Chez, A Tapas Bistro - III Floor***DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM / DINNER & SHOW AT 7:30PM***The Don't We Boys is a sketch comedy super-group dedicated to solving the mysteries of comedy and putting the adventure back into sketches. Expect a rough and tumble hour and a half of perilous comedy by danger veterans Joe "Foot-in-the-Grave"� Anderson, Dave "Bloody Mess" Lyzenga, and Matt "Safety First"� Sterenberg. Advance Reservation Required / General Admission PRICE: $45 per person - Tickets sold through San Chez, A Tapas Bistro Can't wait for the show? Check out this link... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D78XLfwbQy0 For more information check out... www.sanchezbistro.com Phone: 616.774.8272 or... www.mptalentgroup.com Produced by MP Talent Management http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=184501 D\, d M Y