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SUMMARY:INCUBUS SUMMER TOUR
DESCRIPTION:Incubus brings their Summer Tour to Van Andel Arena on Wednesday\, August 2nd\, 2023 at 7:15PM. \nWith special guests Badflower and paris jackson. \nSince first coming together in 1991\, the Grammy nominated band\, Incubus\, have consistently elevated themselves and alternative music to new creative heights. The California band’s sales have eclipse 23 million albums worldwide to date with multi platinum and platinum certifications from around the globe. Consistently topping the Billboard charts\, the band has had five consecutive Top 5 debuts. Last year in 2021\, Incubus marked the 20 th anniversary of their multi-platinum and critically acclaimed album\, Morning View. Additionally\, they maintain their status as a streaming phenomenon\, averaging 4.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and clocking over 1 billion-plus streams across all platforms.
URL:https://vivemichigan.com/event/incubus-summer-tour/
LOCATION:Van Andel Arena\, 130 W. Fulton St. Grand Rapids\, MI 49503\, GrandRapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:ZACH BRYAN
DESCRIPTION:Zach Bryan brings The Burn\, Burn\, Burn tour to Van Andel Arena on August 7\, 2023 at 8:00PM. Tickets sold through AXS.com. \nWith special guests Trampled by Turtles. \nHailing from Oologah\, Oklahoma\, Zach Bryan has quietly gone from serving in the U.S. Navy to rising to the forefront of country as a captivating storyteller\, tried-and-true performer\, and once-in-a-generation voice without comparison. After grinding it out independently and building a devout audience one fan at a time\, Bryan signed with Warner Records and arrived as country music’s brightest and boldest star\, and to date has tallyed over 3 billion global streams. He notably earned Gold certified singles “Condemned”\, “Letting Someone Go\,” and “From Austin” plus platinum single\, “Heading South” and now double Platinum “Something in the Orange.” The latter also garnered a 2023 GRAMMY® Award nod in the category of “Best Country Solo Performance\,” and made former US president Barack Obama’s Favorite [25 Songs] Music List for 2022. His third and first studio album for Warner Records album\, AMERICAN HEARTBREAK\, bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart and in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200\, enshrining it as one of the most successful country album debuts in the genre’s history. Bryan also topped the Billboard Country Songwriters Chart at #1.
URL:https://vivemichigan.com/event/zach-bryan/
LOCATION:Van Andel Arena\, 130 W. Fulton St. Grand Rapids\, MI 49503\, GrandRapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hispanic Festival 2023 is the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan’s premier annual celebration of our community’s rich heritage\,it is taking place August 4-6.
URL:https://vivemichigan.com/event/grand-rapids-hispanic-festival-2023/
LOCATION:CALDER PLAZA\, 320 Ottawa Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503\, GrandRapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:Griffins Bike Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun at the second annual Grand Rapids Griffins Bike Rodeo in the Area 2 parking lot behind Van Andel Arena\, with free car and bike parking for event attendees! As the centerpiece of this free event\, kids age 10 and younger are invited to learn and practice bike-handling skills and safety through fun stations staffed by officers from the Kent County Sheriff’s Office and other local police departments. Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Injury Prevention Program will be on hand to give away and properly fit helmets\, while other volunteers will perform basic bike safety checks before kids try the rodeo course. \nAll kids must bring their own bikes and wear a helmet to participate in the rodeo\, and they must have a parent or guardian present to either receive a free helmet or ride the course. The event includes t-shirt and bike flag giveaways\, a free raffle to win new bikes\, GRPL’s mobile library\, the Los Jalapeños food truck\, free Kilwins ice cream\, “Hockey Sauce” games\, and more!
URL:https://vivemichigan.com/event/griffins-bike-rodeo/
LOCATION:Van Andel Arena\, 130 W. Fulton St. Grand Rapids\, MI 49503\, GrandRapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bluey's Big Play
DESCRIPTION:Bluey’s Big Play comes to DeVos Performance Hall with three show dates on August 8\, 9 & 10 2023 at 6:00PM. \nGrab the sticky geckos\, break out the duck cakes\, and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family\, who will be coming to theaters all across the United States with the Bluey live show\, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show ! \nFans of all ages will get to see Bluey\, Bingo\, Bandit\, and Chilli as they’ve never seen them before\, as the Heelers embark on their very first live theater show in the U.S. featuring puppetry\, live actors\, and iconic sets. Based on an original new story written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm\, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show also contains new music by Bluey composer\, Joff Bush.
URL:https://vivemichigan.com/event/blueys-big-play/
LOCATION:DeVos Performance Hall\, 303 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids\, MI 49503\, GrandRapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:53rd Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens -Dark Star Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The annual Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens continue to bring the finest national and international musicians to West Michigan\, thrilling music lovers across all generations and genres. Concerts run June through September and feature the Grand Rapids Symphony\, national touring artists\, and beautiful\, terraced lawn seating—surrounded by spectacular views of gardens and sculpture. A variety of delicious locally sourced food\, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks\, and performer merchandise is available at the Eileen DeVries Concessions Center. \nPerforming to critical acclaim for over 20 years and over 3\,000 shows\, Dark Star Orchestra continues the live Grateful Dead experience. Shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and the talent of seven fine musicians. The band performs based on a set list from the Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or programs a unique one using their catalog\, allowing fans young and old to share in the experience. DSO offers a continually evolving artistic outlet. Honoring bands and fans\, they seek each era’s unique style and sound while presenting informed improvisations. They encapsulate the Grateful Dead energy and experience. It’s about a sense of familiarity\, a feeling that grabs listeners and takes over\, contagious energy. It’s about the complete experience and consistent quality. DSO has performed throughout the United States\, in Europe\, and in the Caribbean\, touching down in seven countries. Fans and critics aren’t the only people caught up in the Dark Star show spirit. The band has featured guest performances from original Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh\, Bob Weir\, Bill Kreutzmann\, Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay\, Vince Welnick\, and Tom Constanten\, among other notables\, and toured with longtime Dead soundman Dan Healy.
URL:https://vivemichigan.com/event/53rd-summer-concerts-at-meijer-gardens-dark-star-orchestra/
LOCATION:Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater\, 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE Grand Rapids\, MI 49525\, GrandRapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
DESCRIPTION:It’s 1927 and Ma Rainey\, the “Mother of the Blues\,” is recording new sides of old favorites in a rundown studio in Chicago. Fiery and determined\, Ma Rainey fights to retain control over her music\, while her cocky trumpet player Levee dreams of making his own name in the business. More than music goes down in August Wilson’s riveting portrayal of rage\, racism\, self-hatred and exploitation.
URL:https://vivemichigan.com/event/ma-raineys-black-bottom/
LOCATION:Circle Theatre\, 1703 Robinson Rd SE Grand Rapids\, MI 49506\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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SUMMARY:THE CHICKS WORLD TOUR
DESCRIPTION:The Chicks bring their World Tour to Van Andel Arena on Thursday\, August 17\, 2023 at 7:30PM.\nWith special guest Ben Harper. \nAfter nearly 14 years\, The Chicks released their fifth studio album GASLIGHTER to rave reviews in July 2020 via Columbia Records. The 12-track record was co-produced by award-winning singer-songwriter\, producer\, and close friend of the band Jack Antonoff. Download GASLIGHTER here. \nEarning universal recognition as the biggest-selling U.S. female band of all time\, The Chicks have sold more than 30.5 million albums and are among an elite group of artists and the only female group to achieve multiple “diamond” selling (ten million copies) releases. Counting 13 GRAMMY® Awards\, six Billboard Music Awards\, four American Music Awards\, and numerous Country Music Association Awards among many other accolades\, their last record-breaking studio album\, TAKING THE LONG WAY (2006)\, won five GRAMMY® Awards including “Album of the Year\,” “Record of the Year\,” and “Song of the Year.”
URL:https://vivemichigan.com/event/the-chicks-world-tour/
LOCATION:Van Andel Arena\, 130 W. Fulton St. Grand Rapids\, MI 49503\, GrandRapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Grand Rapids Ballet is delighted to announce our 2023-2024 Season. The 23-24 season features an abundance of world-premiere choreography\, an array of well-known inspirational repertory\, and beloved classical works\, programming for everyone to enjoy! Our 2023-2024 season is packed full of dynamic pieces in Contemporary Visions\, Jumpstart 2024\, and In The Upper Room\, right in our very own Peter Martin Wege Theatre\, showcasing a range of diverse styles and themes. Throughout our 23-24 season Grand Rapids Ballet continues to present beloved classical family-friendly ballets such as The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty on a grand scale at DeVos Performance Hall. The 2023-24 season is not only thrilling for our GRB Company but also for Grand Rapids Ballet School’s Junior Company. The Jr. Company is pleased to present two spectacular productions\, Carnival of the Animals and Snow White\, at our Peter Martin Wege Theatre. \nOur 2023-24 season subscriptions are open to new and current subscribers! Before our season officially launches in October\, take advantage of the gorgeous Michigan summers by joining us for our outdoor performances at various venues. Grand Rapids Ballet is thrilled to bring back our second annual Summer Dance Festival outside the Peter Martin Wege Theatre. Experience the diversity of art here in our hometown as Grand Rapids Ballet and other local dance groups representing a multitude of genres perform in a festive atmosphere\, complete with food trucks\, beer and wine\, all for free! Then join us at the amphitheater at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park on August 29 for an evening of ballet under the colorful summer skies. Featured works will include Elemental Brubeck with choreography by Lar Lubovitch and music by renowned jazz composer Dave Brubeck. We are also thrilled to bring back the piece Who Cares? choreographed by George Balanchine from our 2022-23 season. Exciting\, high-energy choreography featuring the full company and romantic pas de deux set to Gershwin tunes such as “I’ve Got Rhythm” and “The Man I Love.”
URL:https://vivemichigan.com/event/summer-dance-festival-2/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Ballet\, 341 Ellsworth Ave. SW Grand Rapids\, MI 49503\, GrandRapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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