Grand Rapids Entertainment

'Wizard of Oz' encore presented in Holland

2009-11-08T18:35:24Z

An encore event is 6:30 p.m. at the Holland 7, 500 S. Waverly Road, Holland. The presentation includes the exclusive documentary "To Oz! The Making of a Classic."

Re-live 'Night at the Museum' at Grand Rapids Public Museum

2009-11-08T17:33:23Z

Inspired by the popular "Night at the Museum" movies, the Grand Rapids Public Museum, 272 Pearl St. NW, is hosting "Night at Your Museum," 6-9 p.m. Dec. 27, when characters come to life in the dimly lit museum.

Tim Burton's 'Corpse Bride' showing at Wealthy Theatre

2009-11-08T15:34:33Z

Kendall College is showing a screening of Tim Burton's stop-motion-animation 2005 film "Corpse Bride," 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St. SE.

Has Steven Tyler quit Aerosmith? Joe Perry fans the rumors

2009-11-08T15:18:55Z

After being together for nearly 40 years, has Aerosmith lost its dynamic, charismatic frontman, Steven Tyler?

Why stagehands at Metallica's Grand Rapids concert won't be wearing black

2009-11-08T11:43:25Z

Why pink will rule at Monday night's heavy metal concert at Van Andel Arena.

GVSU's New Music Ensemble to perform Terry Riley's 'In C' in New York

2009-11-08T11:41:18Z

Grand Valley State University's New Music Ensemble will tackle Riley's groundbreaking piece, "In C," which helped launch the minimalist movement in contemporary music, tonight in New York City's "Le Poisson Rouge," a new venue for adventurous music in Greenwich Village.

Grand Rapids Gallery Association hosts exhibit and holiday sale at Forest Hills Fine Arts Center

2009-11-08T11:37:30Z

Founded in 1997, GRGA strives to shine a spotlight on the arts, stimulate public interaction with artists and their work, and support local arts businesses and organizations.

Volbeat bringing 'Elvis metal' to Van Andel Arena as opening act for Metallica

2009-11-08T11:36:31Z

Volbeat has unusual and captivating mix of heavy metal guitars, melodic vocals, '50s-style rockabilly and modern punk that has made it one of Denmark's most popular rock bands

Van Andel Institute architect Rafael Vinoly will visit Grand Rapids

2009-11-08T11:17:53Z

Famed architect Rafael Vinoly, the creative visionary behind Van Andel Institute and many of the world's most prominent architectural designs, will visit Grand Rapids just in time to witness the final stages of VAI's $170 million expansion slated for a late-December completion.

Behind the scenes of making documentary 'The Way We Get By,' love bloomed between former West Michigan filmmakers

2009-11-08T10:58:05Z

The couple, who worked in West Michigan from 2003 to 2005, bonded over a shared passion for storytelling.

Projector technology will bring new depth to production of 'Rent' at GVSU

2009-11-08T10:48:40Z

Director Manley Pope originally planned to produce a raw, scaled down version of the musical.

OK Go comes to Grand Rapids ready to 'reconnect' with audience

2009-11-08T10:25:21Z

Why band is playing smaller venues in preparation of latest album release.

Alexie's 'War Dances' honest, moving

2009-11-08T08:42:00Z

Well-written fiction often makes one wonder just how much of what is written is true. This can be said of “War Dances,” the latest book by best-selling author Sherman Alexie.

Gonzo's Guide: Answer's holiday fundraiser, Fifth Third Ballpark's indoor Troll for Trout concert

2009-11-08T08:40:11Z

This week you can hear some great music, help out a local charity, and see how supermodel Tyra Banks had a hand in keeping a few West Michigan kids warm this winter.

Lakeshore Entertainment Calendar: Family Fun Day at The Children's Museum of Fennville is Saturday and Holland Symphony Youth Orchestra performs Nov. 15

2009-11-08T08:00:00Z

ON STAGE “GUY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD” — 2 p.m. today at Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave. in Grand Haven. Details: 842-5560 or visit loutitlibrary.org. “A VETERAN’S DAY OBSERVANCE” — 2 p.m. Wednesday at Spring Lake District Library, 123 E....

Happenings across West Michigan: Week of Nov. 8

2009-11-08T07:51:36Z

Concerts, special and ongoing events, plus theater and literary events this week in West Michigan.

On exhibit in West Michigan galleries

2009-11-08T07:38:32Z

To be included in the On Exhibit listing, send a notice to The Press at least two weeks before the event or opening. Include the exhibit title and length, gallery name, address, phone number, Web site and hours.

Theater and performing arts auditions in West Michigan

2009-11-08T07:36:54Z

Send audition notices two weeks before the event to yourlife@grpress.com or Auditions/Entertainment Dept., The Grand Rapids Press, 155 Michigan St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; Fax: 222-5831.

Dad's illness led daughter to find new ways of caring, write 'Measure of the Heart'

2009-11-08T06:33:53Z

Book that began as a journal after she moved home to help her mother care for her father, who had been diagnosed years earlier with the disease.

SNL tonight: Will Taylor Swift be visited by Taylor Lautner, Kanye West or John Mayer?

2009-11-07T22:08:21Z

The country star will be the host and performer tonight.