Tri-ARTs Calendar

West Michigan Symphony presents: Tango Caliente!
2018-04-27 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) | Frauenthal Theater, 425 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Camille Zamora, soprano
Hector Del Curto, bandoneon
Patricio Touceda & Eve Lucero, dancers
Tomas Galvan & Gimena Herrera, dancers
Be transported by the seductive sounds of the dance of romance… the tango! Star soprano Camille Zamora joins the WMS, together with four stellar Argentinian dancers and internationally acclaimed bandoneon artist Hector Del Curto, for a night of fiery tango classics including La Cumparsita, Oblivión, El Choclo, Volver, Por Una Cabeza by Ástor Piazzolla, Carlos Gardel and others. Fall in love with the seductive heart of tango. ¡Caliente!
Tickets $25-57 | Students $10
westmichigansymphony.org
231.726.3231
WMS Box Office:
360 W Western Ave, 1st floor
Muskegon, MI
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Women of Lockerbie
2018-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Grand Haven High School Performing Arts Center
Tickets at the door $8 Adults /$5 Students or Senior citizens over 60.

7th Annual GHHS Student Art Show
2018-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | C2C Gallery, 104 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Visit C2C Gallery to see the Grand Haven High School Student Art. You will see ceramics, jewelry, paintings, drawings, and prints. Live music on Friday, May 4: 6-8pm.

First-Friday Dance at D&W
2018-05-04 19:00 - 22:00 | The Grand Haven D&W Fresh Market, 1116 Robbins Road, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
The May 4 First-Friday Dance at Grand Haven’s D&W Fresh Market will run from 7-10 p.m. 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 band Silverado, is a long-time local favorite, whose members play music ranging from County standards to early Rock’n’Roll, along with polkas, waltzes, and line dances. Three musicians comprise Silverado: Woody Woodrum, steel guitar and lead guitar, Cheryl Cook, rhythm guitar and vocals, and Tom Bourne, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.
Last month’s dance brought in $649.
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.

Arturo Ziraldo @ The Block
2018-05-04 19:30 - 21:30 | The Block, 360 W Western Ave, 2nd floor, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
WMS Principal Violist Arturo Ziraldo welcomes his WMS colleagues, principal cellist Alicia Gregorian Sawyers and assistant principal second violin Mark Portolese as well as guest pianist Sookkyung Cho for a program of chamber music for strings and piano, including works by Schubert, Beethoven, Bowen and more.
Doors open at 7 pm • student tickets $10

Music by the Fireplace: Classical Guitarist Kyle Thompson
2018-05-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Spring Lake District Library, 123 E. Exchange St., Spring Lake, MI, 49456, United States
Classical guitarist Kyle Thompson performs for your listening pleasure at Spring Lake District Library during a free concert.

Passion & Perversity: The Inner Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe
2018-05-06 16:00 - 17:00 | 1st Presbyterian Church, 508 Franklin Street, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
The 1st Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven wraps up their Community Artist and Speaker Series with an invitation into the dark recesses of the mind of Edgar Allan Poe with West Michigan actor and Muskegon Community College professor, Tom Harryman.
“Passion and Perversity: The Inner Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe”
will play for one performance only at the 1st Presbyterian in Grand Haven. Originally directed by Sheila Kulp Wahamaki, and produced by MCC’s Overbrook Theater, the piece was conceived and arranged by Harryman. This one-act play examines the inner workings of this master of suspense through Poe’s letters, stories, and poems including “The Imp of the Perverse,” “Lenore,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Raven,” and others.
The show is the final season offering of the Church’s annual Community Artist and Speaker Series and is free to the public. Welcome to Poe’s “cell of the condemned…”
Who: “Passion and Perversity: The Inner Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe”
What: One-man, One-act play with Tom Harryman
When: Sunday, May 6, 2018, 4:00 p.m.
Where: 1st Presbyterian Church Grand Haven
508 Franklin Street
Grand Haven, MI 49417
616-842-6760
Tickets: Free to the Public

Poetry Lives at The Bookman
2018-05-08 18:30 - 20:00 | The Bookman, 715 Washington, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
You 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.
This event takes place at The Bookman on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.

Women Creating For Women
2018-05-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Lakeshore Yoga Center, 235 Fulton Avenue, Grnd Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Join us for this not-to-be-missed pop-up art show featuring work created by women artists along the lakeshore. Bring your mom, daughter, sister, friends, (and the men in your life, too!) for this one-night show featuring live music, cash bar, great art by talented women up and down the lakeshore. All door donations and 10% of all art sold to benefit the Center for Women in Transition. Huge thanks to Winsurance and Lakeshore Yoga Center for allowing us to take over their very cool space for the night! Participating artists include: Agnes Fisher, Bette DelVecchio, Cat Jackson, Deborah Bowen, Jill Jeltema, Judith Tummino, Kathy O’Brien, Linda Goss, Louise Hopson, Lynne Boezaart, Maddie Jackson, Magda Smoleńska, Maggie Clifford-Bandstra, Michelle Gelderman Martin, Patricia Dee, September Buys, Sean Sterzer, Nichol Skaggs, Marlan Cotner.
Music by Wood Song and a cash bar.

Lunch n Learn with Scott Speck
2018-05-16 12:00 - 13:00 | The Block, 360 W Western Ave, 2nd floor, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
West Michigan Symphony Presents a brown bag lunch and conversation about Masterworks.5: Masterpieces. Bring your own lunch and enjoy an hour of lively discussion with Music Director Scott Speck and violinist Vadim Gluzman.
Those who have tickets to attend the associated West Michigan Symphony masterworks concert on Friday, May 18. will get a primer to the works that will be presented and for those who don’t, tickets will be available to purchase.
Samples of the repertoire will be played and discussed, including:
• Austin Wintory: composer-in-residence new work
• Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major
• Tchaikovsky: Symphony no.4 in F minor

This is a free event. Doors open at 11:45 am to give you time to mingle and take your seats.
Coffee and water provided. Food available for purchase at area restaurants such as Subway (next door) and Rebel Pies (downstairs in the back of Unruly Brewing).
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call 231.726.3231.

Michigan Notable Author Karen Dionne
2018-05-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Spring Lake District Library, 123 E. Exchange St., Spring Lake, MI, 49456, United States
Meet Karen Dionne, the Michigan Notable Book author of The Marsh King’s Daughter, at Spring Lake District Library!

West Michigan Symphony presents: Masterpieces
2018-05-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Frauenthal Theater, 425 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Scott Speck, conductor
Vadim Gluzman, violin
Austin Wintory: The Fermi Paradox
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Vadim Gluzman, violin
Tchaikovsky: Symphony no.4 in F minor
Our final concert of the season features three great masterpieces. Brahms’ iconic Violin Concerto in D major features Russian-Israeli violinist Vadim Gluzman. Tchaikovsky’s soulful and melodic Symphony no. 4 boasts one of the top ten endings in orchestra music. And WMS composer-in-residence Austin Wintory, creates his fourth world premiere for us. A thrilling season finale.
Tickets $22-54 | Students $10
westmichigansymphony.org
231.726.3231
WMS Box Office:
360 W Western Ave, 1st floor
Muskegon, MI
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Traditional Irish Music Session
2018-05-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-06-16 13:00 - 15:30 | Loutit District Library, Grand Haven, 49417, United States
Whether a beginner or an advanced session player, bring your Irish musical instrument and participate in LDL’s merry band of Irish session players. Even if you do not play an acoustical instrument, come and listen. This program is in partnership with the Celtic band Uneven Ground. Every third Saturday of the Month. Program Room A.

Meet Author Eldonna Edwards at The Bookman
2018-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 | The Bookman, 715 Washington, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Welcome Eldonna Edwards back to the Midwest, where she “grew up in a large family with an evangelical pastor at its head, an upbringing that provided a fertile background from which to harvest setting and characters” in her most recent novel, This I Know. She will share the story, followed by a Q & A and signing.

Vadim Gluzman & Angela Yoffe, classical chamber
2018-05-19 19:30 - 21:30 | The Block, 360 W Western Ave, 2nd floor, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Following his Friday evening performance with the WMS, Gluzman is joined by his spouse, Tel Aviv-based pianist Angela Yoffe, for an intimate evening of classical chamber music.
PROGRAM
PÄRT: Mirror in Mirro
STRAUSS: Sonata for Violin and Piano in E-flat major, op.18
Allegro, ma non troppo
Improvisation: Andante cantabile
Finale: Andante – allegro
STRAVINSKY: Suite Italienne
Introduzione
Serenata
Tarantella
Gavotta con due variazioni
Minuetto e finale
BLOCH: Baal Shem Suite (Three Pictures of Chassidic Life)
Vidui (Contrition)
Nigun (Improvisation)
Simchas Torah (Rejoicing)
CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO: Figaro: Concert transcription after Rossini’s Barber of Seville
Doors open at 7 pm • students $10

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series at Loutit District Library--Jazz Vocalist David Dilsizian
2018-05-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Loutit District Library, Grand Haven, 49417, United States
Vocalist David Dilsizian performs the great jazz standards of the past, selections from Gershwin and Cole Porter. David grew up in Metro Detroit, but has called West Michigan home for the last 5 years. He recently released a EP of Jazz standards with pianist Pat Felitti. David has performed at Carnegie Hall, The US Open Tennis, 2015 Dove Awards and currently sings with Opera Grand Rapids.
Upper Level Lobby

Viewing Party!
2018-05-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Seven Steps Up, 116 S Jackson Street, Spring Lake, MI, 49456, United States
So, what IS The Great American Read? PBS & WGVU intend to find out! Let’s all celebrate the joy of reading and the books we love by coming together at Seven Steps Up in Spring Lake to watch the two-hour launch episode.

Free Dinner and Movie Night
2018-05-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Momentum Center, 714 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States

Bookman Book Club
2018-05-30 19:00 - 20:00 | The Bookman, 715 Washington, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
All are welcome to attend our book club! This month’s Bookman Book Club read is A Most Curious Murder by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli. Pick up your copy today!

C2C Gallery Anniversary Party - First Friday
2018-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | C2C Gallery, 104 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Celebrate C2C Gallery’s 7th year in business on Friday, June 1, featuring Grand Rapids artist, Nora Faber. PLUS listen to Karisa Wilson from 6-8pm.
Each year this lovely and talented singer/songwriter joins us for our anniversary party. Karisa is an award winning singer-songwriter and violin and voice teacher living in Grand Rapids. Her debut album “Little Girl” won the WYCE’s Album of the Year Jammie, one of Michigan’s most prestigious indie music awards.

Legally Blonde the Musical
2018-06-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Grand Haven High School Performing Arts Center
Tickets at the door $10 Adults /$8 Students or Senior citizens over 60.

June’s First-Friday Dance at D&W
2018-06-01 19:00 - 22:00 | The Grand Haven D&W Fresh Market, 1116 Robbins Road, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
The June 1 First-Friday Dance at Grand Haven’s D&W Fresh Market will run from 7-10 p.m. 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 Frank Eimer Band will provide live music. Frank 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 $450.
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.

One for the Foxes--Live In Concert
2018-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Loutit District Library, Grand Haven, 49417, United States
Wednesday, June 6 at 6:00 pm on the
One for the Foxes is an exciting and dynamic trans-Atlantic trio. Hailing from Ireland and the US, the trio present a rousing blend of Irish and American folk music that will have you singing along and your feet stomping. The group is made up of Dublin’s Tadhg Ó Meachair (Goitse), Galway’s Dave Curley (SLIDE) and Denver’s Joanna Hyde (The Hydes).
Opening for One For the Foxes will be the Celtic band Uneven Ground.
Upper Level Lobby
This concert is presented by the Michigan Irish Music Festival, Reliant Professional Cleaning, and Loutit District Library.

Spotlight Dance Academy Student Dance Showcase 2018
2018-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Grand Haven High School Performing Arts Center

School's Out Graduation Event
2018-06-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Just Goods Gifts and Cafe, 714 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417

Dancing On The Grand features The Spring Lake High School Dance Band
2018-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | MI
Bicentennial Park on Harbor Avenue
$3 admission; bring lawn chairs; check weather on Facebook page.

Dancing On The Grand features The Sea Cruisers
2018-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | MI
Bicentennial Park on Harbor Avenue
$3 admission; bring lawn chairs; check weather on Facebook page

Grand Haven Fine Arts Fair
2018-06-24 10:00 - 2018-06-25 17:00 | Washington Street, Downtown Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
57th Annual Grand Haven Art Festival.
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Downtown Grand Haven, Washington Avenue
100 booths, live music, Family Fun Day, food vendors and more!
