April 2022
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Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, original bluegrass and even selections outside the bluegrass genre. Their superb musicianship and on-stage rapport have entertained audiences across the United States, Canada and Europe. For nearly 20 years this Minnesota based band has averaged over 100 shows a year performing in intimate rooms, community theaters, major venues and outdoor festivals. They are favorites among bluegrass connoisseurs and non-bluegrass audiences alike. Concert also features opener “Figuring It Out” of Bemidji, MN.
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Concert with Sam Miltich & The Clearwater Hot Club
Ukraine Fundraiser
Children are the least responsible for the war in Ukraine, but they suffer the most from its consequences. Your ticket purchase and/or donation will help ensure that Ukraine's children have access to safe water, nutrition, health care, education and protection. 100% of the net proceeds of this event will be channeled through UNICEF to help the children of Ukraine, and less than 3% of funds will go toward administrative costs.
Sam Miltich and his band, The Clearwater Hot Club, have generously offered their time and musical talents at no charge which will allow the Reif to provide even more support to UNICEF for their “Protect the Children of Ukraine” initiative. Sam stated that he "will put some Ukrainian songs in our repertoire as well as some originals, some other Eastern European songs, and good old happy hot club swing music." The night will feature select food/beverage options available for purchase, a silent auction starting at 5:00pm, pre-show lobby music, and starting at 7pm we will feature some amazing music in our Wilcox Theater that is both inspiring and reflective as we honor those most afflicted by this senseless war on Ukraine.
How can I help?
- Buy a ticket. Advanced tickets available from this page. Alternatively, you can pay at the door, but please arrive early to avoid long lines. All seats and ages, just $10.00.
- Silent auction. Bid on a variety of items in our lobby before the 7pm show and at intermission (winning bidders can bring items home directly after the show). 100% of proceeds will go directly to the fundraiser. Have an item to donate for the auction? Contact the Reif or drop off items between 8:30am and 5:00pm, M-F, now through April 15.
- Donate. Whether you can or cannot attend the event, you can still give directly to this cause. Donations (checks to Reif Center, memo ‘Ukraine’) can be dropped off at the McMahon Box Office at The Reif (M-F between 8:30am-5:00pm), mailed to The Reif (720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids), or given online at reifcenter.org/donate (select UKRAINE FUND).
Contact the GRHS Activites Department for ticket information. 218.327.5765
May 2022
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Tickets Available at the Door
Saturday, May 21 starting at 6pm.
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Itasca Symphony Orchestra
Celebrates 30 years with conductor Keith Swanson
The concert will be a celebration and a showcase of Keith Swanson’s career. Swanson will be retiring after 30 years conducting the Itasca Symphony Orchestra. For his final concert he chosen pieces are particularly beloved to him and reflective of the best performances of our community orchestra. The concert will present soloists Bill Bastian and Alexander Sandor who have a long history of performing with Keith, in addition to cellist Magdalena Sas who is new to the Itasca Symphony Orchestra.
This concert program includes audience favorites and highlights of the past 30 years, both as reminiscence and nostalgia as well as hope for the future. The concert will feature:
Concert Program:
Les preludes by Franz Liszt
O Sole Mio by Eduardo di Capua with soloist tenor Bill Bastian
Piano Concerto 9 (movement III) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with piano soloist Alexander Sandor
Light Cavalry Overture by Franz Von Suppe
Cowboys Overture by John Williams
Soundtrack Highlights by John Williams
June 2022
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All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free have made their mark on the music scene, racking up nearly 600,000 album equivalents globally; embarking on major international tours; amassing 500+ MILLION views and over 1.3-MILLION Subscribers on YouTube; and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country).
The band will be bringing new music from an unnamed recording project, that should be released in late summer. The acclaimed group lit up the 2021 holiday season by hitting the road on their Warmest Winter Holiday Tour – showcasing songs off their most recent studio album, WARMEST WINTER (2020, Home Free Records), which features 12 festive staples, memorable collaborations and Home Free originals – all guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. This new project follows the acclaimed group’s DIVE BAR SAINTS album, which arrived at #2 on the Billboard Country Album Sales chart. Home Free's extensive catalog spotlights six Top 10 albums, including TIMELESS, FULL OF (EVEN MORE) CHEER, FULL OF CHEER, COUNTRY EVOLUTION, and their breakout debut CRAZY LIFE (2014).
With praise rolling in from the likes of Billboard, Rolling Stone, FOX & Friends and American Songwriter the extraordinary showmen have continued to build a loyal fanbase with their harmony-laden versions of hits by John Mayer, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, the Oak Ridge Boys, and more.
Join us for a perfect evening of mixed of upbeat Nashville-dipped pop hits, country and western standards, incredible harmony and quick witted humor.
Outdoors (covered) under the Jerry and Shirley Miner Family Pavilion at the IRA Civic Center
- Chairs are provided
- Rain or shine
- No outside food/drink
- Beer/Seltzer options available
- Designated smoking areas
- FREE PARKING!
This event is not eligible for any discounts.
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
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The Reif Dance spring production is a favorite tradition for families in our community. This year, as we celebrate over 30 years of Reif Dance, we are reviving an old favorite from the Reif Dance repertoire. The Twelve Dancing Princesses tells the story of twelve sisters who love to dance. Each night they dance through their shoes after the castle has gone to sleep. Their loving father is determined to discover where they disappear to each night. This enchanting tale is told through ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance, with exciting music and beautiful costumes.
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The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition
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July 2022
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Resurrection - A Journey Tribute, considered to be ‘The Gold Standard’ by which all Journey tributes are measured, faithfully recreates the experience of a 1980’s Journey concert. This dynamic and compelling band has featured some of Nashville’s hottest musicians who have performed, written, and recorded with the biggest names in the music industry - including Journey and Steve Perry. Every show is a brilliant reproduction of sights and sounds that captivate and transport audiences to the glorious age of arena rock. Fans across the country, including Steve Perry and Journey purists, rave that Resurrection - A Journey Tribute is THE Journey experience!
Concert also features opener "The Northwoods Band" of Duluth, MN at 6pm.
Outdoors under the Jerry and Shirley Miner Family Pavilion at the IRA Civic Center.
- BRING A CHAIR
- Gates @5pm, Opener @ 6pm
- Resurrection @ 7pm
- Rain or shine (covered venue)
- Brats/Hot dogs available
- Beer/Seltzer available
- Popcorn, Soda, Snacks
- FREE PARKING!
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
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The Reif and Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital are excited to announce a special Wednesday, July 6 fundraiser outdoors (covered) at the Jerry and Shirley Miner Multi-Use Pavilion at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids; featuring the popular duo Deuces Wild – Dueling Pianos (DWDP). Proceeds directly benefit the Reif Arts Council general fund.
Outdoors under the Jerry and Shirley Miner Family Pavilion at the IRA Civic Center.
- CHAIRS ARE PROVIDED
- Gates @ 6pm, Event at 7pm
- Rain or shine (covered venue)
- Brats/Hot dogs available
- Beer/Seltzer available
- Popcorn, Soda, Snacks
- FREE PARKING!
DWDP features internationally renown artists David Charles Eicholz and Ted Manderfeld.
Son of a miner from the northern woods of Minnesota, Eichholz is a versatile, self taught musician who plays the piano, guitar, saxophone, harmonica, trumpet and countless other instruments. Eichholz was also part of the “Pringles” Award winning band “City Pretty” as well as the band “Rave On!”.
Eichholz was featured internationally on the Swedish television show ‘Christine’. He was then recruited by Little Ditty’s, Dueling Piano Bar at the Mall of America in Minnesota where he performed four nights each week for five years. He also recorded and produced the sound track to the “Prime Target” video game (50,000+ copies sold), and was also featured in an issue of WorldTraveler Magazine, the in-flight publication of Northwest Airlines.
Eichholz has been performing the dueling piano concept for over 18 years and prides himself on being able to hold the attention of his audience from the moment he takes the stage till the last note of the encore. You won’t find a more polished entertainer with such a wide variety of skills.
Manderfeld got his start in Deuces Wild by walking out of his day-job and demanding an audition. Although he hadn’t previously played in a dueling piano style show, his amazing showmanship and obvious ability to perform as a world class entertainer blew away the competition! Since then he has played thousands of dueling piano shows with performances all over the country!
When not on the road with DWDP, Manderfeld spends his time as a producer of sold out shows, including the Billy Joel and Elton John tribute show “Eye 2 Eye,” and the ever popular annual “Rock n Roll Xmas Spectacular,” which he co-produces with former Jonny Lang guitarist Paul Diethelm.
Manderfeld also spends time in the studio as jingle writer, recording artist, and producer of both his first CD “Gather Us In,” and his Rock and Roll Xmas CD, “Trim My Tree.” and “RRXS – Live at The Paramount” CD. He’s been an actor and a game show host! Whether it be in front of thousands of people opening for HBO’s Dennis Miller, or selling out theaters with Deuces Wild nationwide… Manderfeld has consistently proven that he truly is a showman’s showman and musician’s musician.
This event is not eligible for any discounts.
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
Presented by: Asian Media Access, Pan Asian Arts Alliance and Unity Dance Company