Arts Briefs: A Grand Lampoon-Sketch Comedy

The Cat’s Pajamas

At Allendale High School, the a cappella group, The Cat’s Pajamas, will be performing on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. The Cat’s Pajamas have performed on America’s Got Talent and The Sing-Off and have performed over 200 shows. GVSU’s all-female a cappella group, Midnight Snack, is one of the opening groups for the show. Student tickets are $5 and adult tickets are $10. Tickets are available in the Allendale High School Office and at the door.

Community Arts Celebration

On Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. in Rosa Parks Circle, the Community Arts Celebration will kick-off ArtPrize, the PBS Arts Fall Festival, and ArtPrize Education Days. The kick-off celebration will feature performances by the Grand Valley State University Laker marching band and the GVSU dance company, a concert by Reely Keely Group, and a Bob Ross look-alike contest. Bob Ross was a painter, art instructor and television host. He hosted a show on PBS called “The Joy of Painting.”

A Grand Lampoon-Sketch Comedy

From Sept. 24 to Sept. 25 at the Dog Story Theater, the Grand Lampoon will be performing their comedy sketch show, taking a satirical look at Grand Rapids. The performance is a 90-minute show composed of a combination of sketch, musical numbers and improvisation. Tickets are $10.