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Opera Grand Rapids Collegiate Competition

Andy Rent — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:31:14 +0000

The annual Collegiate Vocal Competition of Opera Grand Rapids has been extremely competitive. A record number of students entered the Vocal Competition and only nine students though advanced to the Final Round Concert, slated for Sunday, April 14, at the Betty Van Andel Opera Center. The competition is divided into two Divisions as the annual [...]

Opera Grand Rapids Presents Don Giovanni in February

Andy Rent — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:55:01 +0000

Mozart has written some classic pieces of music, no pun intended. From symphonies, concertos, and operas, and portions of the Requiem, which was largely unfinished at the time of his death, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart always had a passionate style that made him one of the most famous composers of his time. His masterpiece opera, Don [...]

Opera Grand Rapids Illustrations Receive National Honors

Andy Rent — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:05:44 +0000

Have you seen them? The street banners for Opera Grand Rapids? They have been all over town, the bold primary colored images depicting the stories of classic operas.

Now the banners will soon be seen around the Nation.

Illustrations for Opera Grand Rapids’ 2012-13 season were recently accepted through a juried process for inclusion in the Society of Illustrators annual exhibition and book.

A Coffee Table Book/Cookbook for the Holidays From the Grand Rapids Symphony

Andy Rent — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:22:10 +0000

The Grand Rapids Symphony Women’s Committee this week will unveil “Encore!” a beautiful new coffee table book celebrating the arts, life and food in Grand Rapids. The book has 175 recipes including beverages, appetizers, breads and desserts. Some of the best chefs in Grand Rapids have included some of their restaurant’s favorites. Matt Millar from [...]

Opera Grand Rapids Presents Samson + Delilah [Video] [Photos]

gene.parker — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:38:15 +0000

I had planned on heading out to Lake Michigan to get some pictures of the huge waves which came as a result of Hurricane Sandy. But when I saw the sand whipping around on TV at 60 mph, I changed my mind and decided to take photos at the Opera instead. From one storm to another, but as it turned out it was a good move! My camera was protected and I got to see a grand opera of Biblical proportions!

"La Boheme" May 4 and 5 at DeVos Performance Hall

Andy Rent — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:10:26 +0000

One of the worlds most beloved Opera's will be May 4th and 5th in DeVos Performance Hall.

Opera Grand Rapids presents Puccini's "La Boheme." It's an opera starring the original bohemians; the poet, the painter, the musician and the philosopher. La Boheme is a love story with the expected tragic ending. In it love blossoms on Christmas Eve when sweet Mimi’s candle goes out as she meets Rodolfo.

Dwelling Place has Music From The Heart

Andy Rent — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:33:45 +0000

A very cool event is happening at the end of this month and I'm hoping all of you will be there.

Music From The Heart, an event held each year for Dwelling Place, will be at the Masonic Center, 233 E. Fulton, on Wednesday, November 30th. It's going to be an exciting night because for the firs

Opera Grand Rapids Barber Of Seville Stylin'

gene.parker — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:21:46 +0000

Opera? Who knew? I went to the Dress rehearsal of The Barber of Seville presented by Opera Grand Rapids. It was my first time. Up until the cast took their final bows and the curtain closed, I wasn’t sure I’d make til the very end. But I’m glad I did. I really enjoyed the performance of the [...]