At the beginning of last school year, Hope College’s Symphony Orchestra found itself face to face with the man who would spend the next twelve months revolutionizing it. Samuel Pang, conductor, violist and theologian, has brought the dedication and energy that the orchestra needed to create some incredible progress. Born and raised in Hong Kong,…
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…
The exhibition titled “Deep Roots, New Shoots” will be featured at Hope College’s Kruizenga Art Museum (KAM) from Jan. 12 to May 18. This exhibit displays modern art across the African continent. It was curated by Charles Mason, the Director and Curator of the Kruizenga Art Museum with help from student intern Liliana Fraser-Shade (’24),…
No matter who you talk to, 2020 was a year of difficult surprises. Normal life was put on hold, political and religious divisions were exposed, economies faltered, hundreds of millions around the world lost their jobs and social ties were often strained to breaking point. In America, it seemed like all the supports that were…
This article was written by Adeline Thalhammer. Poster by Rachel Douma, featuring Bridget Kenny, Kate Lawrence, and Ingrid Baker. Originally, Abigail Doonan (‘24) didn’t know what she wanted to do for her THEA 497 – her capstone production project for her theatre major. She did know that she wanted to direct, whether it was a…
Cover image: The Mannequins: Carter Bulthuis, Grant McKenzie, and Michael Sherman. Credit: Adrian Van Stee. Grant McKenzie (‘24) says, “All right, guys, let’s ROCK!” as he and the rest of The Mannequins [Carter Bulthuis (Previous Hope Student), Michael Sherman (‘24)] prepare for their daily jamming session. Sparks fly as McKenzie rips a sick riff, Bulthuis…
From Friday, Feb. 23 to Sunday, March 3 “John Proctor is the Villain” runs in Hope College’s Dewitt Studio Theatre. The production, written by Kimberly Belflower and directed by Rhett Luedtke, is about a high school honors English class from rural Georgia, who navigate what it means to be a community whilst discussing their experience…
Title image is taken from the Kruizenga Art Museum Instagram page @kruizengamuseum. If you have been struggling with your New Year’s resolutions, take advantage of the Lunar New Year for inspiration and the opportunity to begin again. This week, the Kruizenga Art Museum celebrates the culture and history of this notable holiday. The Lunar New…
Title image: “People Who Aren’t There Anymore” album cover. Future Islands delivered an album of shimmering sad synth-pop that showcases a band delivering some of their best material over 15 years after their debut. Future Islands is a band that’s hard not to root for. Hailing from Baltimore, they are one of those bands that…
The Theatre 497 project is a rigorous senior capstone project that displays the culmination of years of studying theater at Hope College that many senior theater majors take on. As it is one of the best ways to see the results of years of hard work, please come and watch as two seniors, Grant McKenzie…