Learn about fashion at Fashion Week

Fashion Week is starting up Monday Jan. 31 with a modeling workshop. The workshop will be running from 5-6 p.m. in the Fieldhouse Dance Studio. Those who attend will be able to get a sneak peek into the fashion world and what goes on behind the scenes. On Feb. 2, there will be a bake sale from noon-2:30 p.m. in the Kirkhof lobby. This will benefit the on-campus group, Model Entertainment.

On Feb. 4 there will be bowling at Park Center Lanes at 7 p.m. The cost of bowling is $4.50 per game per person and $3 for shoe rental. There will be carpooling available to those who need it. Ending out Fashion Week there will be modeling auditions from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Feb. 5 in the Fieldhouse Dance Studio.

STAGE holds a Variety Valley Talent Show

There will be a student led talent show put on by STAGE Feb. 4 and 5. The performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and doors will open at 7:15 p.m. at the Cook DeWitt Center. The talent show will last until 9 p.m. with a brief intermission between. This talent show will feature singing, live music performances, comedy, spoken word and more. There’s no cost to attend.

Subject to Change holds improv show

On Feb. 4 from 8-9:30 p.m. Subject to Change is hosting their improv show, “Love is a Funny Thing.” The theme of this event is comedy as well as romance. Tickets are $1 per person and will be available at the door, however seats are limited. For those who want to confirm their spot, there is an option to reserve tickets online. The link to get tickets in available on their Instagram page @gvstcimprov.

Experience World of Winter installations

Starting Feb. 4 there will be a new installation put in downtown Grand Rapids for the World of Winter events, “Loop.” This will be an illuminated musical interactive piece. This piece features short flip-book style movies which are inspired by Quebec literature. This is played in a zoetrope style, which is an optical toy from the 19th century. “Loop” is a mix of a music box, zoetrope and railcar. This will feature six different short films from different creators in Montreal.

Another piece to experience during World of Winter is the “Kindness Machine.” This was made by a local artist Andrea Zelenak. The intention behind this piece is to spread kindness by even the smallest of actions. The piece features a colorful vending machine that challenges people to be kind to others.