Sunday Paper: Member adventures, First Friday goes big, Circle Theatre kicks off new season, GR Ballet is a “sparkling gemstone”
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WEEK IN REVIEW
Our members had the best time in Michael Schaeffer’s studio…and accordian music room.
The culturedGR members were treated to a tour of artist Michael Schaeffer’s studio, home, and music room… and got an impromptu concert including tango and classical music on the accordian. What an incredible opportunity for an intimate conversation, concert, and peek into the artist’s process. Learn more about Michael Schaeffer in this article by Mandy Cano Villalobos, with photos by Eric Tank.
We’d love for you to join us on our weekly artist studio visits + other “arts field trips for adults.” Membership can be had for as little as one cup a month of your favorite fancy coffee—details here.
With ‘MOVEMEDIA: Diversity II,’ Grand Rapids Ballet shatters expectations
“The company continues to polish its own diamond-in-the-rough reputation into one of a sparkling gemstone.” —Steve Sucato, in his review of MOVEMEDIA.
616 Presents: Phil Renato finds discipline in jewelry making and design
“For Renato, it is important for him to start with a general form or process to explore, without an end result or a problem to solve in mind in his jewelry work. Jewelry is not functional, but instead is ornamental in nature, which leads Renato to create it as an art for the sake of art.”
Read the full description and listen to the podcast here.
Circle Theatre prepares to kick off 2018 season
“From plays and musicals to a new pricing structure to summer concerts to cure the Monday blues and everything in between, the local community theatre has a packed season, starting April 6.”
Get all the details about the full lineup here.
WHAT NOT TO MISS THIS WEEK
Wednesday
Artist Talk with Christine Shallenberg at GVSU: Her “work range from performative physical encounters to mediated light and sound installations to participatory choreography for audience.”
Friday
Circle Theatre kicks of their season with “Dirty Dancing in Concert.”
Art Therapy Night at Lions & Rabbits—which is also a chance to enjoy food from the beloved Gaia Cafe as they are returning, but in the Creston neighborhood.
First Friday on the Avenue for the Arts is a good one with Regina Masterson at Spiral, Jeffrey Augustine Songco at Light Gallery + Studio, Parliament the Boutique celebrates 5 years, and much more. A somewhat-more-complete list of participating galleries, shops, and restaurants here.
Pantone Color of the Year reception opens at UICA and it’s a big celebration, with food from Reserve, Mokaya, and Cakabakery; music by DJ Romy Glazer; and complimentary Ultra Violet-inspired makeup and nails by Coiffeteria Salon. This group show will have many artists in attendance, including Instagram-famous artist Heather Day, who is currently working on her 95 foot mural. Admission is free.
Multiple opportunities:
The butterflies are blooming at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (7,000 tropical butterflies)! Visit the gallery to explore never-before-seen drawings by famous sculptor Beverly Pepper while you’re there… or wander the outdoor gardens for a tour of world-class sculpture.
“Water’s Extreme Journey” at Grand Rapids Public Museum gives you a chance to explore the quest for clean water as you “become a water droplet.”
Grand Rapids Art Museum: Alexis Rockman: The Great Lakes Cycle, Tony Mendoza: Cats and Dogs, (and don’t forget, Meijer Free Days are Tuesday all day and Thursday nights!)
UICA: CAMPUS: 2018 Annual Faculty and Staff Exhibition through May 6, Fresh Picks: Bohan Li through May 18, Color of the Year, opening Friday, through July 29.
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