Arts & Culture

FSU/KCAD and ArtPrize partnership empowers student art careers

A Holland artist is among the students benefiting from paid internships created through a partnership between Ferris State University, Kendall College of Art and Design, and ArtPrize.

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December things to do: Light shows, parades, live Nativity, singing tree, Santa train, and shopping

December isn’t just about the holidays, though there are plenty of events that center on celebration. There also are museum exhibits, historic site tours, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Generations unite in song at Holland Chorale’s Adventures in Harmony

In this Shore Story, Vincent Frank reflects on joining Holland Chorale’s intergenerational Adventures in Harmony and invites the community to the Chorale’s next concert, Welcome All People: Sing for Joy! on Dec. 5.

LAUP celebrates first permanent home for Holland’s Latino community

After six decades in Holland, LAUP owns its first building, creating a space for cultural events, training, and small businesses.

November things to do: Turkey trots, Thanksgiving, tree lightings, and holiday markets top this list

Enjoy musical programs, dance and theater performances, movies, gingerbread houses, and a girlfriends getaway weekend in Muskegon. Also, the Big Read, Middle Read, and Little Read are in full swing across the Lakeshore.

Real stories, real connection: West Michigan embraces authentic storytelling

In an era overflowing with reality shows, streaming dramas, and endless social feeds, something quieter is happening in West Michigan: people are gathering in real rooms to tell true stories – their own.

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