March 2020
Since Justin Spencer formed Recycled Percussion in 1995, the band has been unstoppable. Their junk rock music became a national phenomenon week after week during their smash hit performances on America’s Got Talent in 2009. Playing over 4,000 shows and over 400 corporate events in over 15 countries, the group has also done guest appearances on “Carson Daly”, “The Today Show”, “China’s Got Talent” and the Latin Grammy Awards. After being featured on the cover of “USA Today” and being voted National Act of the Year a record-breaking six times, the band gained world-wide recognition.
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Floyd Cramer and Chet Atkins. Two legends at their instruments, two giants in the music industry. Floyd Cramer’s unique “slip note” piano style was an essential part of countless country, pop, and rock hits in the 1950s and ‘60s and is widely regarded as the standard for country piano. Chet Atkins’ innovative thumb-and-two-finger guitar style led him to become known as one of the world’s preeminent guitar virtuosos, and many of the records he produced for RCA have become classics. Though Floyd and Chet have passed away, their Nashville Legacy lives on through Floyd’s grandson, pianist Jason Coleman, and Chet’s niece, guitarist Meagan Taylor. In this concert, Jason and Meagan bring new life to the “Nashville Sound” pioneered by their legendary forerunners by playing songs like Floyd’s “Last Date” on piano and Chet’s “Freight Train” on guitar, as well as by singing the music of Patsy Cline, the Everly Brothers and Elvis Presley, all of whose careers were impacted by Floyd and Chet.
Includes a pie social following the program!
Tickets: boxoffice@reifcenter.org
(218) 327-5780
Open to senior living facilities, groups and folks over the age of 62.
Part of the 2019-2020 Reif Senior Series.
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Floyd Cramer and Chet Atkins. Two legends at their instruments, two giants in the music industry. Floyd Cramer’s unique “slip note” piano style was an essential part of countless country, pop, and rock hits in the 1950s and ‘60s and is widely regarded as the standard for country piano. Chet Atkins’ innovative thumb-and-two-finger guitar style led him to become known as one of the world’s preeminent guitar virtuosos, and many of the records he produced for RCA have become classics. Though Floyd and Chet have passed away, their Nashville Legacy lives on through Floyd’s grandson, pianist Jason Coleman, and Chet’s niece, guitarist Meagan Taylor. In this concert, Jason and Meagan bring new life to the “Nashville Sound” pioneered by their legendary forerunners by playing songs like Floyd’s “Last Date” on piano and Chet’s “Freight Train” on guitar, as well as by singing the music of Patsy Cline, the Everly Brothers and Elvis Presley, all of whose careers were impacted by Floyd and Chet.
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Reif Dance Company is made up of the most dedicated and talented dancers who commit to extra rehearsal time for a place in the company, or for younger students, the Jr. Company. The Company Show brings together original, classical, contemporary, and modern dance, presenting works by professional choreographers as well as student choreography. It also features solos from our senior students who have been with us many years and are going off to college next year. This year we will have choreography by our faculty members Deirdre Murnane (Reif Dance Director), Julia Sutton, Christina Anderson, Katie E. Smith, and Da’Rius Malone from James Sewell Ballet, as well as many of the dancers themselves. It is a wonderful opportunity for our students to branch out and have the opportunity to work with each other as choreographers as well as dancers. This is a skill that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives, regardless of their career choice.
High School Show
$7 per student | Tickets: boxoffice@reifcenter.org
(218) 327-5780
This show is part of the 2019-2020 Reif Education Class Acts Series and is not open to the general public.
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POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 | NEW DATE TBD
The Grand Rapids Players presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame, March 20-29 at the Reif Center. Cast and crew of 50 includes local artists and musicians that guarantee to take you back to 15th Century Paris and Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. Tickets are on sale, now at the Reif Box Office and online at reifcenter.org. Visit grplayers.com for details!
May 2020
Old Rock & Roll, Kickin’ Country, Swing & Soul sums up the music of Christopher David Hanson. His music has a long list of notable accomplishments including 5 songs placed in Motion Pictures, numerous PBS TV specials, and a host of opening slots with some of nations top groups including; Black Hawk, Gin Blossoms, Black Oak Arkansas, Live, Kid Rock’s Shannon Curfman, Cory Chisel, Sister Hazel, and more. Hanson is also a Nashville recording artist that has worked with many members of Wynonna Judd’s band, and Carrie Underwood’s group.
Only $20 per vehicle and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Limited to just 40 vehicles!
In order to experience this concert, your vehicle must be equipped with an FM radio.
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Drive-in Concert Rules
- If a patron feels sick or has COVID-19 symptoms they must turn around and go home
- All patrons must remain in their vehicles
- Cars must be parked 6’ from other cars
- Only patrons that reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
- No more than 10 people per vehicle
- Restroom facilities are not available (if there is an emergency, we will allow)
- Food and beverage will not be served but food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought in by patrons
Hello! We are Figuring It Out! – a family folk/ bluegrass band made up of Dad and the oldest 6. We love music! Music inspires and motivates. It is a language all its own. It is not a necessity yet it adds so much to life. Music in our daily family life pulls us out of ourselves and draws us together. It teaches us patience and diligence, and it is a wonderful creative outlet. We are richly blessed to have music in our lives, and we are excited to share it with you!
We are:
Andy/ Dad – violin
Louisa – 19 – guitar
Olivia – 17 – bass/ cello
Elijah – 15 – 5 string fiddle
Adelynn – 13 – mandolin
Abram – 11 – banjo
Greta – 10 – ukelele
Only $20 per vehicle and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Limited to just 40 vehicles!
In order to experience this concert, your vehicle must be equipped with an FM radio.
THANK YOU TO SPONSOR
Drive-in Concert Rules
- If a patron feels sick or has COVID-19 symptoms they must turn around and go home
- All patrons must remain in their vehicles
- Cars must be parked 6’ from other cars
- Only patrons that reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
- No more than 10 people per vehicle
- Restroom facilities are not available (if there is an emergency, we will allow)
- Food and beverage will not be served but food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought in by patrons
June 2020
Rich Mattson is a musician/songwriter and producer/engineer living in Sparta, Minnesota. He began performing in 1980 at the age of 13, and took up songwriting shortly after that. Since then he has led and played with several bands, most notably the Glenrustles (1988-1999) and national touring act Ol’ Yeller (2000-2013). In 1991 he opened his own recording studio in Uptown Minneapolis, and over the years has worked with hundreds of artists. Currently he is leading a cosmic folk rock group called “Rich Mattson and the Northstars” and collaborating with his partner Germaine Gemberling. He also continues to record and produce music at his recording studio, Sparta Sound.
A most lovely songbird from the northern woods of Minnesota ~ Germaine Gemberling is a singer-songwriter born and raised in St. Paul, MN. She grew up in the midst of the indie-rock explosion that brought us the Replacements, Husker Du, Jayhawks and Soul Asylum. In 1989 at the age of 17, Germaine started her 1st Band. She fronted the all-girl punk band SMUT, who signed to Spanish Fly/Twin-Tone Records in 1992. A few years later…Germaine left the Twin Cities for the peace, quiet and beauty of northern Minnesota. Since the move, she began writing songs on acoustic guitar and formed the rock group “Darn Losers” who eventually morphed into “Shotgun Daisy.” Shotgun Daisy released one album on SMA Records before eventually morphing into “Junkboat,” her latest folk-rock incarnation. When not fronting Junkboat, Germaine performs acoustically, accompanied by Rich Mattson, a guitarist/singer who also records her albums at his Sparta Sound recording studio way up north, in Minnesota. Germaine released & performed with Ol’ Yeller as her backing band, in support of her LP. released April 23, 2013 on Chaperone Records. Currently, she is co-writing, recording and performing with Rich Mattson & The Northstars.
Only $20 per vehicle and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Limited to just 40 vehicles!
In order to experience this concert, your vehicle must be equipped with an FM radio.
THANK YOU TO SPONSOR
Drive-in Concert Rules
- If a patron feels sick or has COVID-19 symptoms they must turn around and go home
- All patrons must remain in their vehicles
- Cars must be parked 6’ from other cars
- Only patrons that reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
- No more than 10 people per vehicle
- Restroom facilities are not available (if there is an emergency, we will allow)
- Food and beverage will not be served but food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought in by patrons
An entertaining group of guys from Grand Rapids with a great rock/indie vibe covering songs from the Beatles through today, and a few originals thrown in the mix!
Andy Fox-Keyboard
Cody Pederson-Lead Vocals
Emmett Ward-Rhythm Guitar
Ethan Ward-Drums
Gus Boedigheimer-Bass Guitar
Latin Byers-Lead Guitar
Only $20 per vehicle and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Limited to just 40 vehicles!
In order to experience this concert, your vehicle must be equipped with an FM radio.
THANK YOU TO SPONSOR
Drive-in Concert Rules
- If a patron feels sick or has COVID-19 symptoms they must turn around and go home
- All patrons must remain in their vehicles
- Cars must be parked 6’ from other cars
- Only patrons that reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
- No more than 10 people per vehicle
- Restroom facilities are not available (if there is an emergency, we will allow)
- Food and beverage will not be served but food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought in by patrons
Drive-in Movie Rules
- If a patron feels sick or has COVID-19 symptoms they must turn around and go home
- All patrons must remain in their vehicles
- Cars must be parked 6’ from other cars
- Only patrons that reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
- No more than 10 people per vehicle
- Restroom facilities are limited