Mo Lasers Mo Problems

With such a saturated market in today’s world of EDM, a truly unique act is something of a spectacle. Fortunately for Grand Rapids-based fans of electronic music, Savoy – a trio consisting of two DJs and a live drummer – is set to bring its novel sound to The Intersection on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The crew is celebrating the release of its new album, “Self Predator,”with the Mo Lasers Mo Problems tour featuring special guest Bright Lights. Tickets are $16 in advance, $20 the day of. The show is open to all ages and doors open at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit sectionlive.com/events/savoy-2. 

Speaking on Writing 

The Grand Valley State University 2014-15 Writers Series, which boasts a line-up of local and international writers, kicks off this week with a presentation from University of Houston in Texas teacher of interdisciplinary art, Lacy Johnson. The presentation is set for Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Cook-DeWitt Center on the Allendale Campus. Johnson is not only a professor, but an artist, curator, activist and author of “The Other Side” and “Trespasses: A Memoir.” All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact: Matthew Makowski in University Communications at (616) 331-2228. 

A Soulful September 

The Grand Rapids Soul Club, which has been meeting once a month for over two years, looks to bring the funk via turntables and records on Friday, Sept. 19 at The Pyramid Scheme. While the regular team of turntablists will be on deck, they’ll be joined by J. Rocc of Stones Throw Records. Tickets are $8 and the show is ages 21 and up. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. To find out more, go to pyramidschemebar.com/event/grand-rapids-soul-club-wsg-j-rocc. 

“West Mich. Welcomes Carrie”

Circle Theatre’s production of “Carrie the Musical,” an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel “Carrie,” is running now through Sept. 20. Interestingly enough, the story has been updated to touch on relevant issues such as cyber-bullying. Performances will be held in the round at Circle Theatre on Sept. 17-20. Tickets are $27 and all shows begin at 7:30 p.m. To find out more about the showings, visit circletheatre.org or call Circle Theatre Box Office at (616) 456-6656.