Many historic theatres that were once popular weekend spots have been torn down throughout the decades. However, vintage buildings bring so much charm to local cities and deserve to be treasured and preserved. Park Theatre in Holland, Michigan has beaten the odds and has been turned into a flourishing non-profit music venue right across the…
Improvisational theatre, better known as “improv,” is a form of theatre in which most or all of the performance is unscripted, and instead created spontaneously by the performers. Improv is often portrayed in the form of a comedy and heavily relies on and encourages audience participation. This art of quick wit and creativity is alive…
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…
OPUS is Hope College’s student-run magazine, a vibrant platform that showcases the creative expressions of the student body. This publication, which is released once every semester, is a space where students can submit their creative work, whether it be poetry, short stories, or visual artwork. The magazine aims to foster creativity, spark conversation and celebrate…
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 Kruizenga Art Museum’s current exhibit, titled “Artist/Activist: Speaking Truth to Power”, features a large and diverse collection of art pieces. These are specifically focused on giving light to critical social and political issues around the world. The phrase “speaking truth to power” was popularized during the American Civil Rights movement. While originally meant to…
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….