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A piece from “Command + N” by Jacob Mol. Courtesy / WKTV

GVSU students to create brand through capstone exhibitions

Jenny Adkins
Dec 3, 2018
Courtesy / HOUSE OF ROSE LLC

GVSU alumnus-produced movie featured at UICA

Jenny Adkins
Nov 26, 2018

Arts & Entertainment Briefs: 11/26

Jenny Adkins
Nov 25, 2018
Dr. Chia-Ying Chan playing piano. Courtesy / Community Center for the Arts

Renowned pianist Dr. Chia-Ying Chan hosts guest masterclass

Jenny Adkins
Nov 19, 2018
GVL / Nick Moran

Grand Rapids welcomes third annual Comic-Con convention

Jenny Adkins
Nov 12, 2018

Arts and entertainment briefs: 11/12

Jenny Adkins
Nov 11, 2018
Courtesy / Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley art gallery hosts party to celebrate Mars exhibit

Jenny Adkins
Nov 5, 2018
Courtesy / KennyBarron.com

Top Jazz Pianist in the World to visit Grand Rapids

Jenny Adkins
Oct 29, 2018

Arts & Entertainment Briefs

Jenny Adkins
Oct 28, 2018
Courtesy / Grand Rapids Symphony

Calling all students: Grand Rapids Symphony offers $5 student-tickets for this year’s lineup

Jenny Adkins
Oct 22, 2018
Courtesy / gvsu.edu

“Plastination—The Art of Preservation” exhibit to embody GVSU’s plastination efforts

Jenny Adkins
Oct 15, 2018

A&E briefs

Jenny Adkins
Oct 14, 2018
Many students came to listen to the debate discussing the topic of Marijuana legalization in the Multi Purpose room of the library on September 26th, 2018.  GVL / Sheila Babbitt

Prop One: Up in smoke?

Jenny Adkins
Oct 1, 2018
GVL / Andrew Nyhof

Spotlight Productions hosts River City Improv, promotes stress-free environment

Jenny Adkins
Oct 1, 2018

Rising eSport popularity warrants consideration of further support

Jenny Adkins
Sep 23, 2018
Grand Valley's class of 2022 come together to form the university's letters. Courtesy / GVSU Facebook

GVSU sees increase in first-year enrollment, second-highest in school history

Jenny Adkins
Sep 17, 2018
Filling the room with sound, the Mirror Visions Ensemble tell musical stories through song. The ensemble will be the first group to perform at Arts at Noon concert series, which begins Wednesday at noon.  Courtesy  / Matthew Makowski

Arts at Noon series provides bite-sized performances, award-winning musicians

Jenny Adkins
Sep 10, 2018
Courtesy / WhiteLakeMusic.org

Music professors showcase talents at pair of recitals

Jenny Adkins
Sep 10, 2018
Courtesy / gvsu.edu

Groundswell to accept National Innovative Education Award

Jenny Adkins
Sep 10, 2018
Best of Show winner Brian Caponi's "The Window" hangs within the Muskegon Museum of Art for the 90th Michigan Regional Exhibition. The piece will be on display with 146 other pieces of art until Nov. 7.  Courtesy / Muskegon Museum of Art

90th Michigan Regional Exhibition unites local artists, creates communities

Jenny Adkins
Sep 9, 2018

Distant college friendships push friends to get creative with staying in touch

Jenny Adkins
Aug 26, 2018

Feminist Film Friday spurs serious, introspective discussions

Jenny Adkins
Aug 26, 2018

How one Laker found her authentic voice

Jenny Adkins
Aug 18, 2018
Poets were provided 19 works to inspire their writing, such as Judy Tummino's "Summer Light.  | Courtesy of Nomad Gallery

Fountain Street Church exhibit pairs art and poetry

Jenny Adkins
Jul 8, 2018
A high school student conducts his fellow campers at GVSU's Servant Leadership in Music camp on June 20.  Courtesy / Caitlin Cusack

New Servant Leadership in Music Camp creates inspiring, musical leaders

Jenny Adkins
Jun 23, 2018
A Marine swears in on stage during opening night of Circle Theatre's "A Few Good Men" May 31. Courtesy / Kyle Way

Circle Theatre continues production season with ‘A Few Good Men’

Jenny Adkins
Jun 12, 2018
GVL/ Lanthorn Photography Team   Opening Day Festivities in Downtown, Grand Rapids on Thursday, September 20th, 2017. 

ArtPrize fosters professional development with new internship opportunities

Jenny Adkins
May 23, 2018
GVL / Courtesy - Kathryn Davis

Fishladder unveils annual journal of art, writing

Jenny Adkins
Apr 16, 2018

GVSU senior produces one-person play

Jenny Adkins
Apr 9, 2018
GVL / Courtesy - alexandrapalace.com

GVSU spring concert returns with All Time Low

Jenny Adkins
Apr 2, 2018
GVL / Courtesy - Paul Wittenbraker

McAnally discusses blending facets of art, creating a cultured community

Jenny Adkins
Mar 26, 2018
GVL/Hannah Zajac-- Five Chapters Photography Senior Exhibition in Haas Center for Preforming Arts on Tuesday 28 Nov 2017.

VMA student exhibition showcases various disciplines, department unity

Jenny Adkins
Mar 12, 2018
GVL / Courtesy - David Astudillo Benavides Photo from “Bogotá" was featured in a student galley in Calder

Photography student seeks to blend commercial success, personal expression

Jenny Adkins
Feb 26, 2018
GVL / Courtesy - Lyndsie Hosang Lyndsie Hosang practices henna during the summer time

Student-led event to shed light on disrespectful use of henna

Jenny Adkins
Feb 19, 2018
GVL / Courtesy - gvsu.edu

GVSU professor to lecture on local artist’s life, legacy

Jenny Adkins
Feb 12, 2018
GVL / Courtesy - Levi Rickert

Documenting resistance: Standing Rock photography installment highlights national movement, discussion

Jenny Adkins
Feb 5, 2018
GVL / Courtesy - grfilmfestival.com

GVSU freshman competes in Grand Rapids Film Festival’s ’36-Hour Challenge’

Jenny Adkins
Jan 29, 2018

Guest artists to revive music by Richard Stöhr for GVSU concert

Jenny Adkins
Jan 15, 2018
GVL / Courtesy - gvsu.edu Ebb and Flow: Explorations in Paintings by Herbert Murrie

‘Ebb and Flow’ exhibit highlights artist’s creative journey, return to fine arts

Jenny Adkins
Jan 8, 2018
GVL/Hannah Hill The Varisty men’s choir performed Saturday, December 9, 2017 led by director Judy Roelofs.

GVSU Varsity Men’s Glee Club brings semester ‘full circle’ with winter concert

Jenny Adkins
Dec 11, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye GV senior dance recital rehearsal on Thursday November 30, 2017.

GVSU hosts annual Fall Dance Concert

Jenny Adkins
Dec 4, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - gvsu.edu Image by Kasey Reno

‘Five Chapters’ exhibits artists’ photography, transition from college life

Jenny Adkins
Nov 27, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - Starr Doan

Global Gala highlights different cultures at GVSU

Jenny Adkins
Nov 20, 2017
GVL / Dylan McIntyre. Parker Ykimoff and Jacob Molli acting during the "Bard To Go" play on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.

Bard to Go brings Shakespeare to life in DeVos Center

Jenny Adkins
Nov 6, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - gvsu.edu Christopher Hutton

Guest cello recital to highlight the influence of Bach

Jenny Adkins
Oct 30, 2017
GVL/Mackenzie Bush - Kelsey Fraser performs at Oppression Out Loud Poetry Slam, presented by Eyes Wide Open, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 in Area 51.

GVSU student slam poets to host open mic to draw new members

Jenny Adkins
Oct 23, 2017
GVL / Luke Holmes - The chamber orchestra begins their performance. The Chamber Music Concert took place in the Cook-DeWitt Center Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2016.

GVSU Symphony Orchestra performs Beethoven with local high school students

Jenny Adkins
Oct 16, 2017