It is officially February, marking the celebration of Black History Month across the country. It is important to embrace curiosity as we reflect on and honor the history and achievements of African Americans. In the early 20th Century, the Harlem Renaissance began, fostering greater representation of Black culture by African American writers and artists. Black…
It’s that time of the year again! Grammy season is in full swing; musicians, producers, and music lovers anxiously await the award ceremony on Feb. 2nd. The Academy created the Grammy Awards in 1959 to honor the music industry’s best artists and performances. The Grammys are regarded by many as the most prestigious and significant…
If you’re looking to enrich yourself through art, the Holland Area Arts Council, located in Downtown Holland, has exhibits and art classes for all ages. An exhibition space of three galleries provides the opportunity to showcase the best of local and regional artists. There are more than twelve exhibits per year, giving chances to countless…
The musical Wicked is reaching a new level of “popular” in 2024 with the anticipation of the new two-part adaptation of the musical, and the first part coming to theaters in November. Wicked first debuted on Broadway on June 10, 2003. The plot of the musical is a loose adaptation of the 1995 Gregory Maguire…
The Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series is a student-run and faculty-organized series committed to hosting free public events showcasing writers. Each event offers local and student communities opportunities to interact with the visiting writers and discuss their work, through panels, readings, classes and workshops. On September 30th in the BSC’s Schaap Auditorium, the series hosted…
The Pine Grove was alive with the sound of music! On Friday, Sep. 27, the Hope College choirs performed a wide selection of pieces for the Hope community. The concert featured the Chapel Choir, SPERA, VERITAS and College Chorus. The Chapel Choir, consisting of 30 singers, is an auditioned SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) ensemble….
Attention all art enthusiasts! ArtPrize, a festival and competition created in 2009 that showcases art in Grand Rapids, is finally here! Through September 28, you can see art that, as Grand Rapids magazine states, “promises to be more dynamic and immersive than ever before, with over 950 artists showcasing their work across 165 venues throughout…