Arts & Culture

Holland Chorale presents My Companion, exploring love’s complexities in music

In this Shore Story, Holland Chorale member Dan Beerens writes about why he’s excited to perform in the Midwest premiere of My Companion and what’s special about the April 24 concert.

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Holland author Lynn Austin highlights local ties in new novel

Holland author Lynn Austin discusses The Lumber Baron’s Wife, inspired by local history and set partly in West Michigan, during April 23 event.

West Michigan author John Wemlinger draws inspiration from Lake Michigan shoreline

27-year Army veteran John Wemlinger draws on military experience, Lake Michigan locales for his award-winning novels, which connect with readers through familiar landscapes and free online previews.

April things to do: Egg hunts, Earth Day events, spring break activities, concerts, and fundraisers

Art exhibits, musical shows, theater, and spring break activities are on tap for April. Easter and Earth Day events abound, as do movies, crafts, theater, concerts, and fundraisers.

Mountainfilm on Tour brings films, art, and movement to Saugatuck

Mountainfilm on Tour returns to Saugatuck this Saturday for a daylong festival with short documentaries, movement sessions, art, and food.

Christina Fecher
Muskegon author’s longtime dream comes true with published children’s book

After a decade of determination, Christina Fecher celebrates her debut children’s book, Santa’s Summer Vacation in Michigan, and inspires others to pursue long-held creative dreams.

March things to do: St. Patrick’s Day events, youth concerts and art, and tapping sugar maple trees

In addition to usual suspects — music, movies, art, history, and crafts — don’t miss the business expo, home show, garden classes, blood drive, StoryWalk, egg hunts, and more in this month’s calendar.

Rotary cookoff celebrates culture, community, and global flavors

An international food festival returns to Holland, uniting Rotary clubs, minority-owned restaurants, and communities through culture, service, and shared meals.

From travel journals to teaching others, artist builds community through sketching

Inspired by a senior resident, Marcia Schrotenboer now teaches urban sketching, helping West Michigan residents slow down and connect through art.

February things to do: Theater, ballet, music, ice carving, Valentine’s events, dancing, and nature

It’s Black History Month, and the month of Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day. There’s plenty to keep you busy — indoors or out — from library crafts and “The Sleeping Beauty” ballet to a daddy-daughter dance and a Mardi Gras pub crawl.

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