Grand Rapids Entertainmenttag:www.mlive.com,2009:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf//37182009-11-22T01:48:26ZGrand Rapids Movies, Music, Reviews, TV Shows, Event ListingsMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance'American Idol' finalist Matt Giraud electrifies crowd with new songs at first solo performancetag:www.mlive.com,2009:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3718.39620372009-11-22T01:29:09Z2009-11-22T01:48:26ZLorilee Craker | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/lcrakergr/index.html
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Loaner Santa float does the trick at Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa Parade tag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.39615632009-11-21T23:22:44Z2009-11-21T23:25:56ZSanta Claus bellowed jolly Christmas wishes Saturday from his stand-in ride at the 41st annual Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa Parade. Aaron Ogg | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/aogg/index.html
Santa Claus bellowed jolly Christmas wishes Saturday from his stand-in ride at the 41st annual Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa Parade.
Video: Matt Giraud excited about beginning his solo career after 'American Idol'tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/goinggonzo//2331.39613222009-11-21T21:08:54Z2009-11-21T22:26:17ZCheck out interview with Giraud before his Caledonia performances Saturday. John Gonzalez | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/jgonzale/index.html
Check out interview with Giraud before his Caledonia performances Saturday.
Photos: 2009 Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa Paradetag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.39612232009-11-21T21:04:57Z2009-11-21T23:25:10ZRachael Shier, 8, of Grandville, left, is startled by the blast of sound from Karen Dunnam, of Grand Rapids, as she plays her tuba Saturday morning.View photo gallery from paradeEmily Zoladz | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ezoladz/index.html
View photo gallery from parade]]>
The buzz around 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon?' Taylor Lautner's physical transformation tag:www.mlive.com,2009:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3718.39608002009-11-21T16:55:48Z2009-11-21T17:00:44ZWill movie put more pressure on body image of young men?Connie Barr-Martinez | Guest bloggerhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPconniebarr/index.html
Will movie put more pressure on body image of young men?
This pre-Thanksgiving weekend is all about Black Friday 2009 ads and planning for blockbuster dealstag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/goinggonzo//2331.39601212009-11-21T16:39:19Z2009-11-21T20:40:03ZToday, the expert moms who know how to research Black Friday 2009 ads and blockbuster deals are gearing up to establish their Thanksgiving shopping plan. But its not the same as days long ago.John Gonzalez | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/jgonzale/index.html
Today, the expert moms who know how to research Black Friday 2009 ads and blockbuster deals are gearing up to establish their Thanksgiving shopping plan. But its not the same as days long ago.
'American Idol' Top 5 finisher Matt Giraud performing in Caledonia, got a question for him?tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/goinggonzo//2331.39606682009-11-21T15:01:56Z2009-11-21T21:35:44ZTell blogger what you'd like to know about Matt, who is in town today.John Gonzalez | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/jgonzale/index.html
Tell blogger what you'd like to know about Matt, who is in town today.
Understanding the appeal of 'American Idol' Adam Lamberttag:www.mlive.com,2009:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3718.39589902009-11-21T13:19:21Z2009-11-21T21:46:44ZMaybe someday Adam will take it down a notch -- or 20. But not now. Lorilee Craker | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/lcrakergr/index.html
Maybe someday Adam will take it down a notch -- or 20. But not now.
Radio City Rockettes to perform Christmas spectacular at Van Andel Arenatag:www.mlive.com,2009:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3718.39580122009-11-21T10:59:59Z2009-11-21T14:04:25ZThe performance will include the crowd-pleasing "The Parade of Wooden Soldiers."Lorilee Craker | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/lcrakergr/index.html
The performance will include the crowd-pleasing "The Parade of Wooden Soldiers."
Review: Audience rejoices to hear cellist Daniel Muller-Schott, renowned 1727 instrument join Grand Rapids Symphonytag:www.mlive.com,2009:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3718.39604092009-11-21T06:10:36Z2009-11-21T06:13:42ZThe previous owner of his instrument, dating from 1727 in Venice, was the late Harvey Shapiro, who played it on The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby.”Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk | The GR Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/jkaczmarczyk/index.html
The previous owner of his instrument, dating from 1727 in Venice, was the late Harvey Shapiro, who played it on The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby.”
Review: Grand Rapids Civic Theatre's 'Cinderella' is a real balltag:www.mlive.com,2009:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3718.39603492009-11-21T05:43:52Z2009-11-21T06:07:59ZTimeless tale updated with three additional songs, a bit of attitude.Sue Merrell | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/smerrellgr/index.html
Timeless tale updated with three additional songs, a bit of attitude.
Photos: Nite Lites display featuring more than 1 million lights opens at Fifth Third Ballparktag:www.mlive.com,2009:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3718.39598222009-11-21T03:39:15Z2009-11-21T04:01:20ZView photo gallery of drive-through Nite Lites display featuring more than a million lights.Del Langdon | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/dlangdon/index.html
photo gallery of drive-through Nite Lites display featuring more than a million lights.]]>
The best songs of the 2000s: Part three (160-141)tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.39582802009-11-20T19:38:16Z2009-11-20T20:19:58ZIt's all come down to this. Well, not really. There's still a long way to go in my countdown of top 200 songs from the soon-to-be-gone decade, but I'm getting antsy. So much good music to share and, if anyone is in the mood, argue about. No Nickelback?! How dare I? No Justin Timberlake? Oh, just wait.Troy Reimink | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/treimink/index.html
It's all come down to this. Well, not really. There's still a long way to go in my countdown of top 200 songs from the soon-to-be-gone decade, but I'm getting antsy. So much good music to share and, if anyone is in the mood, argue about. No Nickelback?! How dare I? No Justin Timberlake? Oh, just wait.
Michael Moore attends Michigan Film Office meeting in Grand Rapids to promote movie tax incentives, jobs in filmmakingtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.39580752009-11-20T19:33:16Z2009-11-21T00:46:17Z"I like to help bring jobs here -- high-tech, 21st-century jobs, to Traverse City, East Lansing, Ann Arbor," Michael Moore said.John Serba | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/jserba/index.html
"I like to help bring jobs here -- high-tech, 21st-century jobs, to Traverse City, East Lansing, Ann Arbor," Michael Moore said.
Style Junkie announces winner of contest to see Radio City Rockettes tag:www.mlive.com,2009:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.39577572009-11-20T17:44:33Z2009-11-20T17:48:31ZStay tuned to Style Junkie for more fabulous contests in the future.Lynsey Roumell | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/lroumell/index.html
Stay tuned to Style Junkie for more fabulous contests in the future.
VocalArt Singers cancel St. Luke Lutheran Church concerttag:www.mlive.com,2009:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3718.39577402009-11-20T17:42:36Z2009-11-20T17:43:59ZThe director chose to cancel the program "because the group is not sufficiently prepared."Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk | The GR Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/jkaczmarczyk/index.html
The director chose to cancel the program "because the group is not sufficiently prepared."
Miley Cyrus reportedly not in bus accident that killed onetag:www.mlive.com,2009:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3718.39576542009-11-20T17:10:35Z2009-11-20T17:26:43ZSome reports say the driver of a bus in the Miley Cyrus caravan was killed.Rachael Recker The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/rsrecker/index.html
Some reports say the driver of a bus in the Miley Cyrus caravan was killed.
Movie review: 'Big Fan' studies border of unhealthy obsession with sportstag:www.mlive.com,2009:/movies/index.ssf//3448.39575882009-11-20T16:54:18Z2009-11-20T17:05:33ZThe movie successfully taps the gray between our sympathy and mild loathing for the "Big Fan," who can be frustrating, but equally fascinating.John Serba | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/jserba/index.html
The movie successfully taps the gray between our sympathy and mild loathing for the "Big Fan," who can be frustrating, but equally fascinating.
New Movies Podcast: 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon,' Grand Rapids debut of 'Precious,' 'Planet 51,' 'The Blind Side' and moretag:www.mlive.com,2009:/movies/index.ssf//3448.39544262009-11-20T14:45:31Z2009-11-20T21:20:54ZDoes "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" have anything to offer non-Twi-hards?John Serba | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/jserba/index.html
Does "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" have anything to offer non-Twi-hards?
Bluegrass music extravaganza starts Saturdaytag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.39546512009-11-20T13:17:42Z2009-11-19T19:18:52ZThe West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association's music extravaganza kicks off at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at Kent Theatre, 8 N. Main. Susie Fair | The Grand Rapids Presshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/sfair/index.html
The West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association's music extravaganza kicks off at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at Kent Theatre, 8 N. Main.