On the TownThe Arts and Entertainment Magazine of West Michigannoemail@noemail.org (Nate Reens | nreens@mlive.com)Fri, 29 Sep 2017 18:31:15 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/en-usnoThe Arts and Entertainment Magazine of West Michigannoemail@noemail.orgMarlon Wayans' indirect route to stand-up comedy and a Michigan stagehttp://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/03/marlon_wayans_laughfest.htmltag:LaughFestnoemail@noemail.org (Nate Reens | nreens@mlive.com)Thu, 3 Mar 2016 12:15:59 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3718.18113643Comedian is among headliners of 10-day LaughFest benefiting Gilda's Club Grand Rapids.noComedian is among headliners of 10-day LaughFest benefiting Gilda's Club Grand Rapids.noemail@noemail.org (Nate Reens | nreens@mlive.com)Comedian is among headliners of 10-day LaughFest benefiting Gilda's Club Grand Rapids.tag:LaughFestMichigan's LaughFest looks to reclaim Guinness World Recordhttp://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/03/michigans_laughfest_looks_to_r.htmltag:LaughFestnoemail@noemail.org (Nate Reens | nreens@mlive.com)Wed, 2 Mar 2016 10:00:11 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3718.18108255A minimum of 1,000 rubber chicken tossers are needed to take back record from Burlington, Ontario.noA minimum of 1,000 rubber chicken tossers are needed to take back record from Burlington, Ontario.noemail@noemail.org (Nate Reens | nreens@mlive.com)A minimum of 1,000 rubber chicken tossers are needed to take back record from Burlington, Ontario.tag:LaughFestDyer Ives poetry judge on community service, identity and re-claiming the pasthttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/02/dyer_ives_poetry_judge_on_comm.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (On-the-Town staff)Sat, 27 Feb 2016 16:45:41 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17852550The competition, in its 48th year, is sponsored by the Dyer-Ives Foundation and is accepting entries through March 1.noThe competition, in its 48th year, is sponsored by the Dyer-Ives Foundation and is accepting entries through March 1.noemail@noemail.org (On-the-Town staff)The competition, in its 48th year, is sponsored by the Dyer-Ives Foundation and is accepting entries through March 1.Shawn Colvin comes to St. Cecilia with 'Uncovered' new songshttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/02/shawn_colvin_comes_to_st_cecil.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (K.D. Norris | Mlive.com)Mon, 1 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17801912Colvin will bring songs from her new recording, as well as from her deep singer-songwriter catalogue.noColvin will bring songs from her new recording, as well as from her deep singer-songwriter catalogue.noemail@noemail.org (K.D. Norris | Mlive.com)Colvin will bring songs from her new recording, as well as from her deep singer-songwriter catalogue.Smithsonian pottery exhibit, macrame display lead new GRAM showshttp://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/01/civil_war-era_pottery_macrame.htmltag:GRAMnoemail@noemail.org (Nate Reens | nreens@mlive.com)Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:51:17 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3718.17896608Nine-city traveling tour stops for 2+ months in Grand Rapids, the only spot in Michigan.noNine-city traveling tour stops for 2+ months in Grand Rapids, the only spot in Michigan.noemail@noemail.org (Nate Reens | nreens@mlive.com)Nine-city traveling tour stops for 2+ months in Grand Rapids, the only spot in Michigan.tag:GRAMLake Effect Fringe Festival celebrates area writers, actorshttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/01/lake_effect_fringe_festival_ce.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (On-the-Town staff)Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:51:40 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17852570Break out of the winter blahs with music, comedy and theater.noBreak out of the winter blahs with music, comedy and theater.noemail@noemail.org (On-the-Town staff)Break out of the winter blahs with music, comedy and theater.Radical times: Grand Rapids Art Museum features the Newcomb Pottery projecthttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/01/radical_times_grand_rapids_art.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (On-the-Town staff)Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:40:26 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17636805The Grand Rapids Art Museum showcases work from one of the nation's first maker communities.noThe Grand Rapids Art Museum showcases work from one of the nation's first maker communities.noemail@noemail.org (On-the-Town staff)The Grand Rapids Art Museum showcases work from one of the nation's first maker communities.Mathob Mahmoody discusses memories of family's escape from Iranhttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/01/mathob_mahmoody_discusses_memo.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (On-the-Town staff)Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:30:38 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17852516Mahmoody is the daughter in Betty Mahmoody's 1987 international bestseller "Not Without My Daughter."noMahmoody is the daughter in Betty Mahmoody's 1987 international bestseller "Not Without My Daughter."noemail@noemail.org (On-the-Town staff)Mahmoody is the daughter in Betty Mahmoody's 1987 international bestseller "Not Without My Daughter."Q&A: What brought Vander Mill Cider chef Justin Large to Michiganhttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/01/qa_vander_mill_cider_chef_just.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (On-the-Town staff)Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:04:03 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17852655All his dishes are designed to be paired with Vander Mill's distinctly flavored hard cider.noAll his dishes are designed to be paired with Vander Mill's distinctly flavored hard cider.noemail@noemail.org (On-the-Town staff)All his dishes are designed to be paired with Vander Mill's distinctly flavored hard cider.Bring bizarre, best recipes for baseball concessions grubhttp://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/01/bring_bizarre_best_recipes_for.htmltag:jnorwoodnoemail@noemail.org (Nate Reens | nreens@mlive.com)Thu, 14 Jan 2016 11:00:13 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3718.17796161Find a way to include beer, bacon and batter (pun intended) for deep-frying, and you could win.noFind a way to include beer, bacon and batter (pun intended) for deep-frying, and you could win.noemail@noemail.org (Nate Reens | nreens@mlive.com)Find a way to include beer, bacon and batter (pun intended) for deep-frying, and you could win.tag:jnorwoodPlenty of options for those interested in seeing dueling pianoshttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/01/plenty_of_options_for_those_in.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (K.D. Norris | Mlive.com)Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17615360As St. Cecilia puts a spotlight on classical piano playing, here are a few opportunities to check out some local talent.Passionate Pianists: Works for two pianos, four hands, focus of St. Cecilia's chamber music concerthttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/01/passionate_pianists_works_for.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (K.D. Norris | Mlive.com)Tue, 12 Jan 2016 14:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17593778 Piano Extravaganza - Two Pianos and Four Pianists! The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center St. Cecilia Music Center 24 Ransom Ave. NE 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 $38 and $43 with post-concert reception, $15 extra for pre-concert reception 616-459-2224...noPiano Extravaganza - Two Pianos and Four Pianists! The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center St. Cecilia Music Center 24 Ransom Ave. NE 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 $38 and $43 with post-concert reception, $15 extra for pre-concert reception 616-459-2224...noemail@noemail.org (K.D. Norris | Mlive.com)Piano Extravaganza - Two Pianos and Four Pianists! The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center St. Cecilia Music Center 24 Ransom Ave. NE 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 $38 and $43 with post-concert reception, $15 extra for pre-concert reception 616-459-2224...The honeymooners: Grand Rapids Civic Theatre offers up a classic Neil Simon storyhttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/01/the_honeymooners_grand_rapids.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Terry DeBoer | grentertainment@mlive.com)Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:26:07 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17636328It's been more than a half century since the debut of the classic Neil Simon stage comedy, "Barefoot in the Park."noIt's been more than a half century since the debut of the classic Neil Simon stage comedy, "Barefoot in the Park."noemail@noemail.org (Terry DeBoer | grentertainment@mlive.com)It's been more than a half century since the debut of the classic Neil Simon stage comedy, "Barefoot in the Park."Channeling Pinter: An acclaimed British actor continues relationship with master playwright in performance readinghttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/01/channeling_pinter_an_acclaimed.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (K.D. Norris | Mlive.com)Mon, 11 Jan 2016 14:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17590222Hand selected by the poet himself, Julian Sands makes a stop in Holland to present his program on Harold Pinter.noHand selected by the poet himself, Julian Sands makes a stop in Holland to present his program on Harold Pinter.noemail@noemail.org (K.D. Norris | Mlive.com)Hand selected by the poet himself, Julian Sands makes a stop in Holland to present his program on Harold Pinter.The resolution road: Here are a few possible paths to takehttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/01/the_resolution_road_here_are_a.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Neil Rajala | On-the-Town)Fri, 8 Jan 2016 14:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17614213What if you want to improve your life in ways that don't quite fit within the most popular choices? Here are a few suggestions for the resolution road less traveled.noWhat if you want to improve your life in ways that don't quite fit within the most popular choices? Here are a few suggestions for the resolution road less traveled.noemail@noemail.org (Neil Rajala | On-the-Town)What if you want to improve your life in ways that don't quite fit within the most popular choices? Here are a few suggestions for the resolution road less traveled.Before you go: Folk band City and Colour comes to Grand Rapidshttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/01/before_you_go_folk_band_city_a.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Tom Hagan | On-the-Town)Thu, 7 Jan 2016 16:53:07 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17636872Along with two exciting concerts taking place at Calvin College including a free show with Charly Bliss.noAlong with two exciting concerts taking place at Calvin College including a free show with Charly Bliss.noemail@noemail.org (Tom Hagan | On-the-Town)Along with two exciting concerts taking place at Calvin College including a free show with Charly Bliss.From the funny pages: Local artist credits comic books for his artistic endeavorshttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/01/from_the_funny_pages_local_art.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Dianne Carroll Burdick | On-the-Town)Thu, 7 Jan 2016 14:44:22 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17635913Currently an assistant professor of illustration and medical illustration at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, Matt Schenk adds a solo show to his resume. Schenk was selected by the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts from...noCurrently an assistant professor of illustration and medical illustration at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, Matt Schenk adds a solo show to his resume. Schenk was selected by the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts from...noemail@noemail.org (Dianne Carroll Burdick | On-the-Town)Currently an assistant professor of illustration and medical illustration at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, Matt Schenk adds a solo show to his resume. Schenk was selected by the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts from...Calvin College welcomes Pulitzer winners, 'America's Got Talent' finalist, for lecture serieshttp://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/01/calvin_college_welcomes_pulitz.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk | jkaczmarczyk@mlive.com)Mon, 4 Jan 2016 16:10:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3718.17740719The January Series opening Wednesday tackles global health, interfaith cooperation, autism and cyber security.noThe January Series opening Wednesday tackles global health, interfaith cooperation, autism and cyber security.noemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk | jkaczmarczyk@mlive.com)The January Series opening Wednesday tackles global health, interfaith cooperation, autism and cyber security.Happenings on the lakeshore: Old-fashioned fun: step back in time with the Holland Museumhttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/01/happenings_on_the_lakeshore_ol.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Lynn Goff | lgoff@mlive.com)Mon, 4 Jan 2016 16:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17614435Take a trip down memory lane at the Holland Museum as it features a vintage toy collection.noTake a trip down memory lane at the Holland Museum as it features a vintage toy collection.noemail@noemail.org (Lynn Goff | lgoff@mlive.com)Take a trip down memory lane at the Holland Museum as it features a vintage toy collection.Out Front: Inbound from NYC, out of a conservative past, TORRES stops at The Pyramid Schemehttp://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2016/01/out_front_inbound_from_nyc_out.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (K.D. Norris | Mlive.com)Mon, 4 Jan 2016 14:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/onthetown/index.ssf/4494.17565587 TORRES The Pyramid Scheme 68 Commerce Ave. SW 7 p.m. Jan. 13 $12/advance, $14/day of the show pyramidschemebar.com Mackenzie Scott, who records and tours under the name of TORRES, will turn 25 just a couple weeks after she brings...noTORRES The Pyramid Scheme 68 Commerce Ave. SW 7 p.m. Jan. 13 $12/advance, $14/day of the show pyramidschemebar.com Mackenzie Scott, who records and tours under the name of TORRES, will turn 25 just a couple weeks after she brings...noemail@noemail.org (K.D. Norris | Mlive.com)TORRES The Pyramid Scheme 68 Commerce Ave. SW 7 p.m. Jan. 13 $12/advance, $14/day of the show pyramidschemebar.com Mackenzie Scott, who records and tours under the name of TORRES, will turn 25 just a couple weeks after she brings...