100.5 The River » entertainment news

Friday 5 The Hard Way

Andy Rent — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:24:09 +0000

It’s Friday, and that means tough trivia with “Friday 5 The Hard Way.” Here are the questions and answers used on today’s show. FRIDAY 5 THE HARD WAY 5/17/13 1. What controversial land purchase did the US make in 1867 for $7.2 Million? ALASKA 2. Which four stringed instruments make up a string quartet? TWO [...]

Circle Theatre's "Hits of the 80′s" is May 13

Andy Rent — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:02:50 +0000

Circle Theatre produces an annual concert series that features many of the area’s best vocalists and musicians. Live music in an intimate setting that gives all audience members an up-close and personal experience unique only to Circle Theatre. Starting off the series this month is the nostalgic concert HITS OF THE 80’S, running May 13, [...]

Straight No Chaser Coming to DeVos Performance Hall

Andy Rent — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:00:31 +0000

It may not be until November, but if the buzz is anything to follow, then I’d be ready to buy tickets when they go on sale April 30th. For what you query? Straight No Chaser, the hottest “male a cappella group” singing today. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase, numerous national [...]

Molly Ringwald Sings "The Breakfast Club"

Andy Rent — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:34:20 +0000

‘The Breakfast Club’ princess Claire Standish may be a snob, but she’s not without her talents. After all, she can sing!

Molly Ringwald, who, of course, played Claire in The Breakfast Club, has a new jazz album, and she tackles ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me),’ originally recorded by Simple Minds in 1985 for the cult-classic coming-of-age movie.

MEIJER GARDENS' 2013 OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Andy Rent — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:29:50 +0000

WOW! What a lineup! And, it’s the biggest one, to date. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announced their 11th annual Outdoor Summer Concert Series with an eclectic 30-show lineup. The 1,900-seat amphitheater is one of the most unique and intimate venues in Michigan. Here is the exciting 2013 Outdoor Summer Concert Series Lineup: B.B. [...]

Rockford Native And NFL Star Joe Staley Gets A Dance Lesson From Karina Smirnoff Of Dancing With The Stars

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:59:17 +0000

Offensive lineman need quick feet. That means dancing comes naturally to them. Right? Maybe. Then again, maybe not. Rockford High School and Central Michigan University grad Joe Staley currently plays for the San Francisco 49ers. Staley is always entertaining. He recently took to Twitter to discuss tacos, woodchucks, spiders, and a whole lot more. Today [...]

Tulip Time is but Weeks Away and They Need Volunteers

Andy Rent — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:15:29 +0000

Holy-shmoly...Tulip time is less than a month away. Where did the time go.

Tulip Time in Holland, is one of the top, major festivals in the United State. Maybe, international, since people do come from around the world. It's a fabulous gathering in West Michigan. But it doesn't happen without hundreds of volunteer putting in countless hours making it work.

How Countries Around the World Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Kathy Landin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:36:57 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for people in Ireland and Americans who want to pretend to be Irish for a day. There are celebrations of this saint and his saintly day all around the world.

St. Cecilia Music Center and David Sandborn Team up for Gala

Andy Rent — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:00:02 +0000

For 130 years St. Cecilia Music Center has been known by audiences and artists alike as one of the finest establishments to hear and see world-renowned musicians. The building at the corner of Ransom and Fulton Streets, built in 1894, has been in continuous operation as a music center since that time. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hollywood is in Grand Rapids Shooting a Movie

Andy Rent — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:00:35 +0000

Do you have all the Christmas decorations down? Of course, finally, because it’s nearly Spring. That’s not the case for the Salvation Army. The 10 West Studios production company is in town to film scenes for their movie, ‘Silver Bells,’ Christmas decorations and all, at two Salvation Army locations, Fulton Heights Corps Community Center at [...]

Grand Rapids Symphony Presents "The Matrix" Live

Andy Rent — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:55:28 +0000

The Grand Rapids Symphony has done it so successfully in the past, that they’re going to do it again…..accompany a blockbuster movie by playing the full score while we watch the movie. The Lord of the Rings, The Wizard of Oz, have been exciting moments with the symphony, and now it’s The Matrix turn. Tuesday, [...]

Civic Theater Announces Blockbuster Line-Up for New Season

Andy Rent — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:00:17 +0000

How do you top this? That may well be the thought after Grand Rapids Civic Theater announced the new season of show for 2013-2014. It’s an incredible line-up, bringing a number of shows never seen on the Civic stage. Grand Rapids Civic Theater was the first Community Theater contacted for production rights to Les Miserables. [...]

Tina Fey Will Not Host the 2014 Oscars No Matter How Much You Beg

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:39:38 +0000

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler made us love them more with their joint Golden Globe hosting, leaving William Shatner to ponder during the opening of the 2013 Oscars, “Why can't we just get Tina and Amy to host this show? Why can't Tina and Amy just host everything?”

Megan Fox Joins 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles': Is She Our New April O'Neil?

Damon Houx — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:00:35 +0000

When Megan Fox left 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' it seemed that her relationship with director Michael Bay (who she jokingly refered to as Hitler) was over and the two would never work together again. But now Bay has announced that Fox is joining his 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' reboot.

Irish Stars Karan Casey and John Doyle Will be in West Michigan

Andy Rent — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:25:37 +0000

If you’re an Irish music fan, you’re going to love this. Karan Casey, from Waterford, Ireland, and one of Ireland’s foremost folk singers and recording artist in the style of Emmy Lou Harris, is coming to West Michigan. Tuesday, March 5th, Karan Casey will be joined by John Doyle from Dublin, at Fenian’s Irish Pub, [...]

Downton Abbey is now a Comic Book

Andy Rent — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:07:47 +0000

Are you a fan of "Downton Abbey?" I can almost say, who isn't. What an incredible TV hit PBS has with this series.

With season three of “Downton Abbey” coming to a close with heartbreak, Bluewater Comics is releasing a new comic book about the inspiration for the hit series. “Female Force: Lady Almina: The real Downton Abbey." It will officially be out today, February 20.

"Local Spins Live" at St. Cecilia Music Center

Andy Rent — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:55:54 +0000

There is so much talent and entertainment in Grand Rapids. Stages, theaters, clubs, so many chances to hear local, but top-drawer national talent caliber, acts. The newest opportunity is a series at the St. Cecilia Music Center called Local Spins Live. It brings acclaimed local musicians to the Royce Auditorium stage to perform with its [...]

LaughFest is Just 4 Weeks Away

Andy Rent — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:55:24 +0000

Only four weeks before another hilarious 10-days begins in Grand Rapids. It will be time for LaughFest 2013! It will be comedy from one end of the city to the other, and other local communities as well, including Holland and Lowell, with some of the country’s top comedians. Is there a headliner? Not really, since [...]

'Game of Thrones' Creator George R.R. Martin Developing New HBO Series?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:00:36 +0000

Though 'Game of Thrones' has been on the air for two years now, with a hotly-anticipated third season of the fantasy drama from creator George R.R. Martin due to arrive on March 31, many fans consider it a miracle such a high-concept series made it to TV in the first place. That wonder may soon become far more commonplace as series author and HBO executive producer George R.R. Martin has signed an overall deal with the network to develop future series! Find out about George R.R. Martin's next HBO projects inside!

'Girl Meets World': Meet Cory and Topanga's Daughter Riley Matthews!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:43:24 +0000

It's been awhile since we heard anything about the Disney Channel's 'Boy Meets World' spin-off/revival 'Girl Meets World,' and the show's as-yet-unshot pilot has yet to be ordered to series, but that hasn't curtailed fans' interest in the upcoming series. Now, new reports suggest that the sitcom has finally cast young Riley Matthews, daughter to Cory and Topanga Matthews, tapping 11-year-old actress Rowan Blanchard for the role! Get the latest on 'Girl Meets World's' big casting inside!