August 2018
Fab 6 is a joyfully sprawling musical tribute to the Beatles in their studio years (Sergeant Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour, Abby Road) with a smattering of hit singles). But perhaps even more, it is a nod to George Martin (producer) and the lush arrangements that became so much a part of the Beatles studio sound.
Fab 6 believes that sound can best be brought to the audience’s ears through the use of the instruments that were originally used in the studio. Once you’ve heard the soaring magic of the piccolo trumpet solo of Penny Lane, the uplifting string quartet accompaniment of Yesterday and Eleanor Rigby, the clarion-call brass introduction of Magical Mystery Tour, you’ll never want to experience it any other way!
Paul Cassady (guitar, vocals); Jerry Gray (keyboards, producer); Gary Rue (guitar, Music Director);
Chad Magnuson (keyboard, reeds); Rusty Jones (bass); Tilly (drums)
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Welcome to the first public showing of Summer Independent Film Series from the Grand Rapids Area Library. Enjoy the films on a big screen in air-conditioned comfort. Once the film is shown it will be available at the library for checkout.
Tsanko Petrov, a railroad worker, finds millions of leva on the train tracks. He decides to turn the money over to the police, for which the state rewards him with a new wristwatch that soon stops working. (more…)
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The beloved Church Basement Ladies are back and getting busy with life outside the kitchen. Introducing “Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,” the seventh installment in the popular Church Basement Ladies series.
The new show finally answers the burning question: What do Church Basement Ladies do when they’re not in the basement?
After the last of the hot dish is served, the coffee pot is emptied, and the JELL-O molds are put away, the steadfast, sturdy Church Basement Ladies head home to their farms, peel off their good girdles and get on with their daily chores. With plenty of crazy antics, loads of fresh laughs, and spanking new original songs, “Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn” celebrates rural life in the 1950s and introduces the other lovable folks who inhabit the rural community: Earl, who delivers the mail up and down Rural Route One; Fergus, the hired man; and Tillie, who chronicles the action for the Fish County Weekly. And, at the center of it all are everyone’s favorite Church Basement Ladies: Mavis (Greta Grosch), Vivian (Janet Paone), Karin (Dorian Chalmers), along with Pastor E.L. Gunderson (Tim Drake).
Produced by Curt Wollan, Troupe America, Inc., “You Smell Barn” is written by Greta Grosch, with music by Dennis Curley; lyrics by Greta Grosch and Dennis Curley; and inspired by the book Growing Up Rural: You Smell Barn by Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson.
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September 2018
Presented by Grand Rapids Players, directed by Josh Cagle
One of Minnesota’s most recognized and celebrated musicians receiving praise from The New York Times, NPR, USA Today, Paste Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Spin, and Rolling Stone among many others. In 2010, Messersmith’s Reluctant Graveyard was named one of the Top 10 Albums of 2010 by NPR, and in 2014 he released Heart Murmurs to critical acclaim on the prestigious Glassnote Records.
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Nothing says “Family” like these artists! It is an up close and personal show filled with great stories, beautiful memories and hit songs of the Legends, as told and performed by their children. Sit back and enjoy an evening that you will cherish for a lifetime with Michael Twitty, oldest son of Conway Twitty, Dion Pride son of Charlie Pride and Georgette Jones daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette.
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Dion Pride
Michael Twitty
Georgette Jones
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Welcome to Grand Rapids in the year 2118, where the climate is hot, humid, and stormy.
Your mission – should you choose to accept it – is to help solve the mystery of why people are suddenly losing their memories.
Aquanesia is a fun, outdoor adventure game played on bicycle or by foot. Travel around Grand Rapids to experience the river like you never have before.
This is a great family and group activity for 2-5 players (team). Cost is $10 per team. Activities best for ages 7 through adult. The game takes approximately 2-3 hours to accomplish.
Teams start and end at Grand Rapids Public Library. Saturday, Sept 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Teams begin every 10 minutes
- Register and pay at link below
- Bike or walk, bikes available for use at start line
- Route is 3 miles
One more thing! Do you love to volunteer? This is a great opportunity to show your support for the environment and have fun outdoors at the same time. Volunteers need to be 18 or older, however families are also encouraged to participate as volunteers. Volunteers also get a FREE team ticket to participate in the game. An orientation is planned at The Reif. Learn more and sign up here.
What Would Judy Do?
Marjie Shrimpton invites you to forget your troubles and join her for a night inspired by the legendary Grand Rapids native, Judy Garland. Weaving stories and songs from Judy’s life and her own, throughout the evening Marjie will attempt to answer the big question: “What Would Judy Do” (or sing) if she were trying to chase our cares away in 2018? Directed and co-conceived by Michael Pesce, accompanied by Grand Rapids’s own Susan Hoolihan, and featuring local guests.
Marjie premiered What Would Judy Do? in January 2018 to a sold-out audience at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre in New York, NY. She received wide praise, earning a review from Cabaret Scenes Magazine saying, “Marjie Shrimpton stunned in her musical tribute to her hometown hero.” A Grand Rapids and Reif stage veteran herself, Marjie is beyond thrilled to bring this show back to her home theater!
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October 2018
The 12-piece band ARRIVAL from Sweden is the world’s most popular and best-selling ABBA show band. Since the start in 1995, the production has toured over 60 nations and appeared in several TV and radio shows around the world. They have done 50 tours in the USA since 2005 and have played with over 60 symphony orchestras worldwide since 2007. This production has all the features a great ABBA show needs: lovely costumes, extremely talented musicians and breathtaking singers.
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Richard Marx’s nearly three-decade-long career has had innumerable highlights. The Chicago native has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, starting with his self-titled Debut which went to #8 and spawned four Top 5 singles, including the chart-topping “Hold on to the Nights,” with “Don’t Mean Nothing” earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
As a performer, songwriter and producer, Richard Marx’s nearly three-decade-long career has had innumerable of highlights. The Chicago native has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, starting with his self-titled debut which went to #8 and spawned four Top 5 singles, including the chart-topping “Hold on to the Nights,” with “Don’t Mean Nothing” earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
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VIP PASS: Richard Marx Meet & Greet
Would you love to meet Richard face to face? Now is your chance. With the VIP PASS you will be ushered in to meet the artist, get a personal photo with him and get his autograph before Friday night’s show.
There are a limited number of VIP Passes available for $100 each. A show ticket ($44) is required in addition to the VIP Pass. The passes are available ONLY by calling 218-327-5780 or in person at the Reif Box Office prior to Friday, Oct 5, 6:30 p.m.