Celebrating volunteerism | Millions of people volunteer their time in the United States. Grand Rapids Minnesota is a microcosm of that love for volunteering. It shouldn’t be surprising that intrinsic motivation is the driving force [...]
Its national volunteer week and dedicated volunteers power The Reif. From ushers to leadership, performances wouldn’t happen without help of volunteers. Community members share their talents and time on stage, off stage and beyond the [...]
Two students from Reif Dance will perform in the Twin Cities with professional dancers from James Sewell Ballet on Saturday, April 14. Grand Rapids High School junior Alaina Margo and senior, Nathan Mariano, hope their [...]
Songs and spoken word bring the river to life VocalEssence ensemble singers along with Don Shelby (former WCCO anchor) as Mark Twain bring the songs and stories of river towns to the stage of The [...]
Written by David Marty, Reif President I’m a Grand Rapids expert. My last job before coming to The Reif was as Executive Director of the Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids . . . Michigan. [...]
Dancing never goes on vacation. It is time to sign up for the summer dance intensive at Reif Dance. The classes are July 30 through August 17, Monday through Friday. The training culminates in a [...]
Chamber music in the souls of youth | Envision students sitting at the feet of their masters. Great artwork has portrayed the likenesses of Plato, Socrates and Jesus teaching. Okay - not exactly like that [...]
State Award for Arts Advocacy | The Reif performing arts center president, David Marty, received the Larry Award at a ceremony in St. Paul, Tuesday, March 6 during the annual Arts Advocacy Day. The ten-year-old [...]
Consuming Passion | Grand Rapids High School student, Mackenzie Jaranson, 15, has discovered the stage and there is no turning back. “After school, I come here (The Reif) and walk onto the stage with no [...]
Prove it! The vivacious attitude and upbeat personalities of the Canadian trio Good Lovelies were not enough to convince a skeptical border guard of their “good” intentions. While on tour in 2009, the award-winning group [...]