Headline: Arts at a Glance

Arts at Noon: Cooper, Hay, Van Lente Group

The jazz stylings of the Cooper, Hay, Van Lente Group will take the stage of the Grand Valley State University Cook-DeWitt Center on Jan. 14 from noon to 1 p.m. Mike Van Lente will keep the beat on drums and percussion while Dave Hay plays the keyboards and Jim Cooper performs the vibes and marimba. The mixture of these instruments creates the unique sound of the Cooper, Hay, Van Lente Group and composes the band’s original repertoire. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call (616) 331-3484 or visit gvsu.edu/music.

“The Mousetrap”

The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” from Jan. 16 through Feb. 1. This thrilling tale of a group of people trapped during a snowstorm is a must see and is still the longest running play in modern theater. This rendition stars Rachel Varley as Mollie Ralston and Joel Ruberg as Gile Ralston. “The Mousetrap” is sponsored by The Porter Foundation. Tickets are $16-28. To purchase tickets or for more information, call (616) 222-6650 or visit www.GRTC.org.

Commit this to Memory 10 year Anniversary Tour

The pop, punk band Motion City Soundtrack celebrates 10 years with a stop at the Intersection in downtown Grand Rapids on Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. The band, known for hits such as “Hold me Down,” “Everything is Alright” and “The Future Freaks Me Out,” is celebrating its album Commit this to Memory that dropped 10 years ago. Hit the Lights and Team Spirit will also take the stage. The concert is open to all ages. Tickets are $22.50 in advance and $25 the day of the show. For more information, visit www.sectionlive.com.

“Goodbye to All That”

The UICA, located on Fulton Street in downtown Grand Rapids, will screen the independent film “Goodbye to All That” from Jan. 16 through 29. The film follows the journey of a single dad trying to figure out the dating scene. This 87-minute film touches upon the struggle of dating after marriage and at an older age. The film stars Paul Schneider, Anna Camp, Heather Graham, Amy Sedaris and Melanie Lynskey, and was directed by Angus MacLachlin. Tickets are $4 for UICA members and $8 for non-members. For more information, call the UICA at (616) 454-7000.