Disenchanted!
2018-09-27 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-09-28 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-09-29 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Detroit) | Beardsley Theatre, 425 W. Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that is anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know. When these royal renegades toss off their tiaras, this hilariously subversive, not-for-the- kiddies musical cleverly reveals what really happened ‘ever after’!
Women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and ethnicities! These women are NOT the Disney princesses! They are the women from the original fairytales based on Grimm, Perrault, de Villeneuve, historic accounts and legend with a healthy dose of modern-day, strong, independent woman mixed in.
Auditions—July 23, 24, and callbacks 25
Rehearsals begin—July 30
Beardsley Theater—Sept. 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, and 29, 2018

Artist Meet & Greet at The Bookman
2018-09-30 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bookman, 715 Washington, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Come view our Artwalk painting, “Night Flight,” and meet the artist, Diane Bytwerk-Hanway!

"Four ❌ Four❌ Four" Art Exhibit at Gallery Uptown
2018-10-05 08:00 - 2018-10-31 17:00 | MI
“Four x Four x Four” opens Friday, October 5 at Gallery Uptown!
Homage to Vincent
“Four X Four X Four“ is four artists, four media and four styles. The participating artists are Chris Brown, Ken Widing, Glenda VanRaalte and Helen Percy Lystra. The “Four x Four x Four” exhibit runs through the end of October.
Opening Reception
Friday, October 5th from 5:30 – 8pm
Artists’ Talk – 7pm
Gallery Uptown, 201 Washington Ave., Grand Haven

Gallery Uptown Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 12-5
Contact Gallery Uptown for more information @ (616) 846-5460.

October First-Friday Dance at D&W
2018-10-05 19:00 - 22:00 | The Grand Haven D&W Fresh Market, 1116 Robbins Road, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Dancers again will have a chance to dance the first Friday of the month at Grand Haven’s D&W Fresh Market, Friday, October 5, 2018, from 7-10 p.m.
Rick Hicks’ Band from Muskegon will be providing a flavorful mix of Blues and Motown sounds for dancing. Rick Hicks is a warm, versatile guitarist/vocalist in the tradition of BB King, Wes Montgomery, and Albert King. He and his band perform a mix of high-energy blues, Funk, soul, rock’n’roll, jazz, Motown, R&B, and crowd requests…all danceable. Members of the band also include Mark Hicks on bass, Jeff Baird on saxophones, and Kevin Cornelius on percussion. Hicks’ quartet has played all over the state. His group was the featured concert that closed the 2012 Manitou Music Festival Series.
The dance is an outreach of The Salvation Army in the Tri Cities area.
The dance will be held in the store’s café area with spillover dancing in the aisles. In addition to dancing, patrons are welcome to sit and enjoy the music and maybe buy a cup of coffee, a soft drink, and something to eat.
The Grand Haven D&W Fresh Market is at 1116 Robbins Road.
The Salvation Army has been active in Grand Haven since 1922 and works to help people with both the necessities of life and to enhance the quality of their lives. The Salvation Army facility is at 310 North DeSpelder. The phone number is 616.842.3380.

The Bookman Special Offer: Diatribe Grand Showcase
2018-10-06 13:00 | Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
The Diatribe, a youth centered creative writing nonprofit, is bringing nationally recognized poets to Grand Rapids for their inaugural Grand Showcase event on October 6th 2018. The event features Andrea Gibson, Siaara Freeman, T. Miller, area youth poets, and some of Grand Rapids’ most talented spoken word poets. DJ SuperDre will be the featured DJ for the evening. Various books of poetry will be available for purchase at the event as well.
Special Offer: The Bookman has some of these tickets! Simply attend our Sharon Whitehill poetry reading event (Sep. 25 @ 5:30) at our store for a chance to win a $20 valued general admission ticket to The Grand Showcase event!

Lakeland Artists Fall Art Show at the Tri-Cities Museum
2018-10-09 00:00 - 2018-11-03 00:00 | MI
The Lakeland Artists Fall Art Show opens on Tuesday October 9, 2018 and runs through November 3. New this years: Awards for First, Second, and Third Place will be made by popular vote from visitors to the art show at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum. Awards will be announced at an End of Show Celebration on First Friday Gallery Walk Night, November 2, 2018. Join us for appetizers and beverages on November 2 from 6 to 8 pm.

The Bookman: Poetry Lives!
2018-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | The Bookman, 715 Washington, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Poetry Lives at The Bookman! All are invited to bring an original or favorite poem and share with a group of gentle folks. You are also welcome to just sit and listen, or participate in the always lively discussion.

The Gary Grimshaw Memorial Series
2018-10-15 - 2018-11-30 | Loutit District Library, Grand Haven, 49417, United States
The Gary Grimshaw Memorial Series
October 15 through November 30
Upper Level Lobby
During regular business hours Mon-Thurs, 9 am–9 pm, Fri, 9 am-6 pm, Sat, 9 am–5 pm, Sun, 1–5 pm

The Gary Grimshaw Memorial Series (GGMS) is a limited edition series of large, hand-screened prints on handmade paper, which showcases the more esoteric works of Detroit’s legendary rock and roll poster artist, Gary Grimshaw (1946 – 2014). Gary provided a seminal visual reference for the regional underground youth movements in art, politics, and culture, beginning with his first Grande Ballroom poster dubbed ‘The Seagull’ in 1966. The GGMS picks up where Gary’s 1992 project to restore his works for modern publication left off. Gary began with his most iconic images; now this series begins at the other end of the spectrum, to bring rarely seen or undiscovered gems to production in the highest of quality.

The GGMS premiered in the fall of 2015; is a partnership between Richard Wohlfeil of Lo & Behold in Hamtramck, Michigan, and Laura Grimshaw, Gary’s widow, through the Gary Grimshaw Legacy Foundation. As of March 2018, there are nine distinct designs available; with opportunity to obtain a subscription to all designs, past and future.
For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

Art at The Yard
2018-10-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Baker Lumber, 720 Pennoyer Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Read more about the event and Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective here.

The Bookman Special Offer: Humanity for Prisoners
2018-10-23 19:00 | MI
Humanity for Prisoners, along with the Bookman, is honored to welcome Best-Selling Author and Activist Sister Helen Prejean to Grand Haven.
In 1982 Sister Prejean became the spiritual advisor to Patrick Sonnier, a convicted killer sentenced to die in the electric chair. Her relationships with Sonnier, the victim’s family and the men whose job it is to execute, prompted her to write the book “Dead Man Walking” and to create the organization SURVIVE to help victim’s families.
Sr. Prejean’s book was made into a powerful movie starring Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn and sparked the national debate about the death penalty.
Come meet sister Prejean, hear her discuss her experience and update our community on the current status of the debate.
PURCHASE HER BOOKS AND TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT AT THE BOOKMAN!
Tickets are: Advance: $25 | Door: $30 | Students: $15

Night at The Bookman: A Mystery Lovers Party
2018-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The Bookman, 715 Washington, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Join us for a Night at The Bookman: A Mystery Lovers Party happening Wednesday, October 24 from 6pm-8pm.
FREE EVENT
• Meet Michigan Mystery Writers: P.J. Parrish, Albert Bell, Maris Soule, Richard Baldwin, and Gail Meade
• Collect Clues to Solve The Bookman Mystery
• Enter for a Chance to Win a Prize
• Spooky Refreshments Available!

Can YOU solve the mystery?

First Friday-John McDonald and Friends at Gallery Uptown
2018-11-02 - 2018-11-30 | Gallery Uptown, 201 Washington St., Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Join us for
“John McDonald and Friends”
Friday, November 2nd at Gallery Uptown!

Oil by John McDonald
Jon McDonald, Matt Schenk, and Nancy Hart, who are faculty in the Illustration Program at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI come together with their students and Lee S. Brown for this November show. The great tradition of imparting and receiving knowledge continues as “Jon McDonald and Friends” show us how it’s done.
Opening Reception
Friday, November 2nd from 5:30 – 8pm
Artists’ Talk – 7pm
Gallery Uptown, 201 Washington Ave., Grand Haven

The exhibit runs through the end of November.
Gallery Uptown Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 12-5
Contact Gallery Uptown for more information @ (616) 846-5460.

Lakeland Artists Fall Show Reception
2018-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Tri-Cities Historical Museum, 200 Washington, Grand Haven
The Lakeland Artists Fall Art Show at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum will host an “End of Show Celebration” on First Friday Gallery Walk Night, November 2, 2018. Popular vote awards will be announced at 6:30. Join us for appetizers and beverages on November 2 from 6 to 8 pm. The show will be on exhibit from October 9 to November 3.

First Friday Dance at D&W with The Frank Eimer Band
2018-11-02 19:00 - 22:00 | The Grand Haven D&W Fresh Market, 1116 Robbins Road, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
The November 2 First-Friday Dance at Grand Haven’s D&W Fresh Market will run from 7-10 p.m. and will feature the Frank Eimer Band.
The dance will be held in the store’s café area with spillover dancing in the aisles.
Frank Eimer and his group have been around the area since the 1960s. The band plays a mix of rock ’n’ roll, country and the blues covers, including tunes from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Members of the band include Eimer, lead guitar, John Jennings, saxophones, Tom Davis, drums, Fred Ploughman, keyboards, and perhaps steel guitarist Rick Barr. And everybody sings. Eimer and Jennings are in the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame.
Last month’s dance brought in $527.
The Grand Haven D&W Fresh Market is at 1116 Robbins Road and the event benefits The Salvation Army of Grand Haven.
The Salvation Army has been active in Grand Haven since 1922 and works to help people with both the necessities of life and to enhance the quality of their lives. The Salvation Army facility is at 310 North DeSpelder. The phone number is 616.842.3380.

Why Shakespeare?
2018-11-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Loutit District Library, Grand Haven, 49417, United States
Why Shakespeare?
Join us for a discussion of why Shakespeare is so popular, focusing on the playwright’s role in associated works of literature like Station Eleven.
Presented in partnership with the Big Read Lakeshore. For more information, go to https://hope.edu/offices/big-read/
For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

Thanksgiving Kid's Event
2018-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | The Bookman, 715 Washington, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
We will have kindergarten teacher Casey Criswell in the store to guest read “Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving” by Dav Pikley. Recognize the author? He’s most known for writing the “Captain Underpants” series! We will also have crafts available for your kiddos as well.

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series: Singer/Songwriter Matt Gabriel
2018-11-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Loutit District Library, Grand Haven, 49417, United States
Matt Gabriel is a Singer/Songwriter who has spent over a decade writing and performing music around the country. The quality of Folk and Blues you would expect from an artist who grew up between Chicago and Detroit. A must see live show with a very approachable recorded sound. It’s music you can trust and believe in.
Funding for this concert series provided by Carol Alexander and Kevin Carbary.
For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

The Bookman: Light Night!
2018-11-16 17:00 - 20:00 | The Bookman, 715 Washington, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
The Bookman after hours! (kinda). Come out to enjoy our special after hours Holiday shopping kickoff event!
Local children’s author Amy Young will be reading her new book Sparkle’s First Christmas as well as doing a drawing demonstration for the kiddos from 5-6pm.
Also enjoy a stellar performance by the local music duo Channing & Quinn from 6-8pm!
Light refreshments available as well.

The Bookman Holiday Extravaganza!
2018-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
Holiday Extravaganza at The Bookman! We will have an *amazing* group of local authors (see list below) in the store signing and their books. You’ll have to take advantage of this chance to speak with so many different local writers that have impacted and inspired our community. And as a bonus, the local adult literary nonprofit R.E.A.D will also be in the store providing a free gift wrapping service.
Authors:
– Sarah Barnard
– Ammie Bouwman
– Maggie Black Tatum
– Barbara Bull
– Barbara Carlson
– Henry Granger
– Carol Rickey
– Adam Schuitema
– David Stefanich
– Jake Vander Ark
– Elizabeth Weigandt
– Margaret Willey
– Amy Young
– Aaron Zenz

Mulligan's Hollow Holiday Art Sale
2018-11-29 17:00 - 20:00 | MI
Don’t miss this festive annual holiday art sale at the Hollow. Great art in ceramics, fiber, blown glass, painting, jewelry, holiday greens, and more. Enjoy complementary appetizers and wine while you browse. It’s a great way to shop local and support the local arts. Grab a friend and start your evening at the Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Lodge.

Loutit District Library’s Featured Artist Marlan Cotner
2018-12-01 - 2018-12-15 | Loutit District Library, Grand Haven, 49417, United States
Lower Level Hallway during normal library hours.
Normal Library Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 500 p.m.
Sunday. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

Holiday Gifts of Art
2018-12-02 - 2018-12-29 | Gallery Uptown, 201 Washington St., Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Gallery Uptown Holiday Art Show
November 21 to December 29
First Friday Reception: December 7, 2018 5:30-8 p.m.
Delight your friends and family this holiday season with a gift from Gallery Uptown’s Holiday Art Show. Over 25 artists will display works of art for home and hearth–from wooden lanterns to leather works, from paintings to ceramics, from candles to holiday decorations!

The Bookman Author Event: Anna Clark
2018-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 | The Bookman, 715 Washington, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Join Anna Clark in the store as she talks about her book “The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy”. The book is a full account of the Flint water crisis, highlighting who is to blame, the effect they’ve had on the Michigan city, and what happens when infrastructure and the people are ignored.

Coffee and Coloring
2018-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Loutit District Library, Grand Haven, 49417, United States
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Are you daunted by your coloring book? Paralyzed by color choices or complicated designs? Don’t know where to start? Coffee and Coloring is for you!

Join local artist and colorist Kerry FitzGerald the first Tuesday of each month for tips and inspiration during this free drop-in session. Learn how to see, break down, and create realistic color with advanced shading techniques using colored pencils provided, or bring your own. Coloring pages will be available, or bring in your own coloring book or project. Kerry will demonstrate techniques as she works on her projects.

She’ll talk about the differences in colored pencil and paper quality, as well as what to look for in buying a coloring book and tools. Rediscover the fun you had coloring as a child…then, discover a talent you never knew you had! No experience necessary.
For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

First Friday Dance at D&W with Butch Grenell and Unbroken Pride
2018-12-07 19:00 - 22:00 | The Grand Haven D&W Fresh Market, 1116 Robbins Road, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
The December 7 First-Friday Dance at Grand Haven’s D&W Fresh Market will run from 7-10 p.m. and will feature Butch Grenell and Unbreakable Pride.
The dance will be held in the store’s café area with spillover dancing in the aisles.

The group includes Butch Grenell on bass guitar and vocals, Buzz Spier, lead guitar, and Leroy Golden, pedal steel guitar. And while Country is their mainstay they also do gospel and some rock. Grenell is a come-back player: he’d played extensively when younger, set it asidem and only a few years ago came back to it with the help and urging of fellow musician Woody Woodrum of Silverado (another regular First-Friday entertainer).
Last month’s dance brought in $622.
The Grand Haven D&W Fresh Market is at 1116 Robbins Road and the event benefits The Salvation Army of Grand Haven.
The Salvation Army has been active in Grand Haven since 1922 and works to help people with both the necessities of life and to enhance the quality of their lives. The Salvation Army facility is at 310 North DeSpelder. The phone number is 616.842.3380.

For Love of The Sally--Prevailing Winds
2018-12-08 11:00 - 12:00 | The Grand Haven D&W Fresh Market, 1116 Robbins Road, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Now in its ninth year a wide variety of area and regional musicians will perform in their concert series “For Love of the Sally” at Grand Haven’s D&W Fresh Market. The concerts are to raise funds for the efforts of The Salvation Army in the Tri Cities area.
The musical season will begin again this year with Grand Haven’s premier community ensemble, Prevailing Winds, under the direction of Bob Fullerton. Prevailing Winds is made up of 30-plus local musicians, mostly adults who either have kept up or refreshed their skills and who love playing in a concert band.
Many of the musical performers—all volunteers who have offered their time and talents—are returning for yet another year of concerts. There also are several new acts. Last year area music lovers and supporters of The Salvation Army donated more than 23-hundred dollars during the concerts at D&W.
All proceeds go to The Salvation Army and all concerts are in the store’s café area.
The Grand Haven D&W Fresh Market is at 1116 Robbins Road. The Salvation Army has been active in Grand Haven since 1922. The Salvation Army facility is at 310 North DeSpelder. The phone number is 616.842.3380.

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series - Great Lakes Folk singer Lee Murdock
2018-12-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Loutit District Library, Grand Haven, 49417, United States
Noted as a fluent instrumentalist on six and twelve string guitars, Murdock combines ragtime, Irish, blues and folk styles with his flair for storytelling in songs. There is an amazing timelessness in this music. Great Lakes songs are made of hard word, hard living, ships that go down and ships that come in. Lee’s fans have discovered a sweetwater treasure in his songs about the Great Lakes, finding drama and inspiration in the lives of sailors and fishermen, lighthouse keepers, ghosts, shipwrecks, outlaws and everyday heroes.

Funding for this concert series provided by Carol Alexander and Kevin Carbary.
For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

For Love of The Sally--The West Michigan Banjo Club
2018-12-10 17:30 - 18:30 | The Grand Haven D&W Fresh Market, 1116 Robbins Road, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Now in its ninth year a wide variety of area and regional musicians will perform in their concert series “For Love of the Sally” at Grand Haven’s D&W Fresh Market. The concerts are to raise funds for the efforts of The Salvation Army in the Tri Cities area.
The West Michigan Banjo Club is composed of a group of local musicians who play a variety of instruments, not just banjos. There also are vocalists. The Club is dedicated to historical, old-time songs but will mix in contemporary and Christmas songs.
Many of the musical performers—all volunteers who have offered their time and talents—are returning for yet another year of concerts. There also are several new acts. Last year area music lovers and supporters of The Salvation Army donated more than 23-hundred dollars during the concerts at D&W.
All proceeds go to The Salvation Army and all concerts are in the store’s café area.
The Grand Haven D&W Fresh Market is at 1116 Robbins Road. The Salvation Army has been active in Grand Haven since 1922. The Salvation Army facility is at 310 North DeSpelder. The phone number is 616.842.3380.
