Arts

Award-winning play featured in New York Times opening in Grand Rapids in October.

Are you an educational dragon painting? A political beer mural? Something else? Find out!

Here are some entries you shouldn't miss at ArtPrize Nine!

Harry Potter and the Grand Rapids Symphony are teaming up once again for a fantastic show with The Chamber of Secrets.

There are but a few days left to see world famous artist and activist Ai Weiwei's exhibit at the Meijer Gardens. Ai Weiwei, is among the most inspiring and influential cultural figures in the world today, and visitors from all over the United States have come to Grand Rapids and the Meijer Gardes to view his work.

Anila Quayyum Agha's entry into ArtPrize 2014 titled "Intersections" may be the most popular entry in ArtPrize history. "Intersections" was both the Public Vote and Juried Award winner at ArtPrize 2014 earning Agha a total of $300,000. Agha is set to return to ArtPrize this year.

The hit musical Hamilton is coming to the Wharton Center in East Lansing in 2018 or 2019. Dates have not been set, but you can guarantee yourself a ticket if you're willing to spend a lot of $10 bills.

You've waited for it, and now, it's here. The D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops Classical Fireworks concert. Your patience has paid off, but don't miss it because it is tonight!

ArtPrize Pitch Night is a way to discover and support out-of-town artists. Winners receive $5,000 and prime spot to display their work at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids. Pitch Night has grown each year since its debut in 2013. This year, ArtPrize Pitch Night has expanded to six cities. Learn about this year's winning projects, artists and where to find them at ArtPrize Nine.

The West Michigan Chalk Art Festival is drawing hundreds of spectators to Byron Township this weekend. Take a look at some of the chalk art before, during and after completion.

The 2017 West Michigan Chalk Art Festival is Friday and Saturday in Byron Center.

Still looking for something to do this weekend? As if there's nothing going on. Festival, the Griffins, and so much more. Here's another. The Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens, officially kicks off tomorrow Sunday, June 4th, with Replay America, featuring Billy Ocean, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and Taylor Dayne in the Ultimate 80s Tour! And, tickets are still available! Read