March 2020
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!
Purchase TicketsMay 2021
Tickets available by calling the Reif Box Office (218) 327-5780
The Box Office will be open to foot traffic
8:30 AM – 5 PM M-F; Monday, May 17
The Itasca Symphony Orchestra is happy to present their first live performance in over a year!
We are very excited to bring back the virtuosic pianist Alexander Sandor. Conductor Keith Swanson has selected music along with Sandor to highlight the strengths of the talented Twin Ports based piano player along with our local strings musicians. Sandor is known nationally as a Ragtime performer and has performed as a freelance classical soloist for over 20 years. “Sandor, who’s built like a wrestler, deploys tremendous power across the piano keyboard and also possesses a soft, light, heart moving touch…”- Grand Rapids Arts
Repertoire will include the popular St Paul Suite by Gustav Holtz, Bach’s joyful Keyboard Concerto No 4 in A Major followed by Gerald Finzi’s pastoral Eclogue for Piano and Strings.
The strings only concert will be presented to a limited audience and will run without intermission. Tickets will be available by calling the Reif Center box office at 218-327-5780 M, W, F noon-5:00. Seating will be chosen based on customer preference and available seating subject to social distancing. You will want to purchase ticket for your entire group as tickets sold at a later date may not be able to be seated with the group.
Tickets $20 each
Concert date – May 22nd
Concert time – 7:00 pm
Sponsored by : Julie Takkunen – Raymond James
October 2022
If you have questions about this presentation please contact
NAMI Grand Rapids, (218) 999-7658
November 2022
Thurs, Nov 3, 6:30pm & 7:30pm – RJEMS 6th Grade Band Concerts – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
Thurs, Nov 10, 6pm & 7pm – RJEMS 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concerts – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
Mon, Nov 21, 6:30pm & 7:30pm – RJEMS 7th Grade Band Concerts – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
Tues, Nov 22, 7pm – RJEMS 8th Grade Band Concert – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
December 2022
Itasca Symphony Orchestra presents its annual winter concert at the Reif Center.
Itasca Symphony Orchestra starts their season with Winter Treasures. Audiences will enjoy traditional Christmas music including a sing along as well as the three movements of Joseph Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C.
Questions call Itasca Symphony Orchestra (218) 327-5781
Thur, Dec 15, 6pm & 7pm – RJEMS 6th Grade Choir Concerts – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
Mon, Dec 19, 7pm – GRHS Choir Concert – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
February 2023
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
This tribute to Paul McCartney is a great retrospective celebrating one of the most prolific careers in the history of pop and rock music! Wings Over America: A Tribute to Paul McCartney and Wings, is based primarily on the Wings 1976 live album, “Wings Over America.” It also includes several Beatles tunes (Blackbird, Yesterday, The Long and Winding Road), and some Moody Blues and McCartney solo tunes.
This show is brought to you by members of the Collective Unconscious who brought you The Beatles’ Abbey Road, A Doobie Brothers Tribute and Takin’ It To The Limit: A Tribute to the Eagles (with the Fabulous Armadillos). Joining the Collective Unconscious for this event are members of Blimp, a local Led Zeppelin tribute band that’s been rocking central Minnesota stages for over 10 years. Every single one of these musicians is a professional in their own right - it’s a “who’s who” in Minnesota Music!
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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Starring: Mel Johnson Jr.
Frederick Douglass: In the Shadow of Slavery is a one-man theatrical journey that chronicles Douglass’ remarkable life; from his childhood in slavery to his perilous escape to freedom, from his intense friendships with Susan B. Anthony, John Brown, and Abraham Lincoln to his crucial work on behalf of former slaves following the Civil War. Incorporating gripping plantation songs, lush lighting and sound design, the story of Frederick Douglass’ struggle for African American freedom, as performed by Mel Johnson, Jr., star of Broadway and film, is a fascinating evening of theater that will inspire, educate and entertain.
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.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Starring: Mel Johnson Jr.
Frederick Douglass: In the Shadow of Slavery is a one-man theatrical journey that chronicles Douglass’ remarkable life; from his childhood in slavery to his perilous escape to freedom, from his intense friendships with Susan B. Anthony, John Brown, and Abraham Lincoln to his crucial work on behalf of former slaves following the Civil War. Incorporating gripping plantation songs, lush lighting and sound design, the story of Frederick Douglass’ struggle for African American freedom, as performed by Mel Johnson, Jr., star of Broadway and film, is a fascinating evening of theater that will inspire, educate and entertain.
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.
Questions call Itasca Symphony Orchestra (218) 327-5781
Tickets Available at the Door
Saturday, February 18 starting at 6pm.
March 2023
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Reif Theater Arts presents Annie Jr. for students in 1st through 12th grade. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
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.
April 2023
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Reif Theater Arts presents Annie Jr. for students in 1st through 12th grade. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
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.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Reif Theater Arts presents Annie Jr. for students in 1st through 12th grade. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
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.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Reif Theater Arts presents Annie Jr. for students in 1st through 12th grade. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
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.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Singer, rapper, and writer Dessa has made a career of bucking genres and defying expectations—her résumé as a musician includes performances at Lollapalooza and Glastonbury, co-compositions for 100-voice choir, performances with the Minnesota Orchestra, and top-200 entries on the Billboard charts. She contributed to the #1 album The Hamilton Mixtape and the RBG documentary; her track, “Congratulations,” has notched over 20 million streams. As a writer, she’s been published by The New York Times and National Geographic Traveler, broadcast by Minnesota Public Radio, and published a memoir-in-essays (My Own Devices, 2018) in addition to two literary collections. As a speaker, Dessa has delivered keynote speeches and presentations on art, science, and entrepreneurship; guest lectures at universities and colleges across the US; and a TED Talk about her science experiment on how to fall out of love. She’s also the host of Deeply Human, a podcast created by the BBC and American Public Media. Dessa has been covered by Pitchfork, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal amongst others. The LA Times says she “sounds like no one else.” NPR’s All Songs Considered calls her “a national treasure.” On the stage and on the page, Dessa’s style is defined by ferocity, wit, tenderness, and candor.
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.
May 2023
This special performance is a celebration of the partnership between the Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program and the Texas A&M University. IOSP artistic director Pedro Oviedo and Texas A&M faculty Evgeny Zvonnikov will perform as viola and violin soloists in Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in Eb for Violin and Viola under the direction of Texas A&M’s Mark Bartley as guest conductor.
Questions call Itasca Symphony Orchestra (218) 327-5781
October 2023
Varsity and Jazz 1 Band Concerts – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
GRHS Choir Concert – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
November 2023
RJEMS 6th Grade Band Concerts – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
RJEMS 6th Grade Band Concerts – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
RJEMS 7th Grade Band Concerts – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
RJEMS 7th Grade Band Concerts – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
RJEMS 8th Grade Band Concert – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
RJEMS 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concerts – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
RJEMS 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concerts – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
December 2023
GRHS Choir Concert – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
January 2024
February 2024
March 2024
Sponsored by
Operating support is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
FIREBRINGER
Originally produced by StarKid Productions
Music and Lyrics by Meredith Stepien & Mark Swiderski
Book by Nick Lang, Matt Lang, & Brian Holden
Arranged by Clark Baxtresser & Pierce Siebers
What is Firebringer?
Firebringer is a two-act musical-comedy from StarKid Productions featuring 18 songs that is fast-moving and tightly-scripted with energetic, percussion-based music. The show combines campy humor, heart-warming sensitivity, and a fantastic modern message to create a sensational two-hour(ish) show that will leave audiences talking.
Is this just going to be a recreation of the original?
No, this won’t be a copy-paste of the original. The original show featured a cast of 11 plus Clark, our production will have a cast of 15. Additionally, the cast will be expected to put on two different versions of the show. Friday and Saturday performances will be using the original script and the Sunday matinee will feature a family-friendly school edit. The set, costumes, props, and puppets will be unique as well.
WARNING:
This play contains explicit language and adult content. Viewer discretion is advised. Consider viewing the Sunday matinee for the less-explicit version.
Sponsored by
Operating support is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
FIREBRINGER
Originally produced by StarKid Productions
Music and Lyrics by Meredith Stepien & Mark Swiderski
Book by Nick Lang, Matt Lang, & Brian Holden
Arranged by Clark Baxtresser & Pierce Siebers
What is Firebringer?
Firebringer is a two-act musical-comedy from StarKid Productions featuring 18 songs that is fast-moving and tightly-scripted with energetic, percussion-based music. The show combines campy humor, heart-warming sensitivity, and a fantastic modern message to create a sensational two-hour(ish) show that will leave audiences talking.
Is this just going to be a recreation of the original?
No, this won’t be a copy-paste of the original. The original show featured a cast of 11 plus Clark, our production will have a cast of 15. Additionally, the cast will be expected to put on two different versions of the show. Friday and Saturday performances will be using the original script and the Sunday matinee will feature a family-friendly school edit. The set, costumes, props, and puppets will be unique as well.
WARNING:
This play contains explicit language and adult content. Viewer discretion is advised. Consider viewing the Sunday matinee for the less-explicit version.
Sponsored by
Operating support is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
FIREBRINGER
Originally produced by StarKid Productions
Music and Lyrics by Meredith Stepien & Mark Swiderski
Book by Nick Lang, Matt Lang, & Brian Holden
Arranged by Clark Baxtresser & Pierce Siebers
What is Firebringer?
Firebringer is a two-act musical-comedy from StarKid Productions featuring 18 songs that is fast-moving and tightly-scripted with energetic, percussion-based music. The show combines campy humor, heart-warming sensitivity, and a fantastic modern message to create a sensational two-hour(ish) show that will leave audiences talking.
Is this just going to be a recreation of the original?
No, this won’t be a copy-paste of the original. The original show featured a cast of 11 plus Clark, our production will have a cast of 15. Additionally, the cast will be expected to put on two different versions of the show. Friday and Saturday performances will be using the original script and the Sunday matinee will feature a family-friendly school edit. The set, costumes, props, and puppets will be unique as well.
WARNING:
This play contains explicit language and adult content. Viewer discretion is advised. Consider viewing the Sunday matinee for the less-explicit version.
Sponsored by
Operating support is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
FIREBRINGER
Originally produced by StarKid Productions
Music and Lyrics by Meredith Stepien & Mark Swiderski
Book by Nick Lang, Matt Lang, & Brian Holden
Arranged by Clark Baxtresser & Pierce Siebers
What is Firebringer?
Firebringer is a two-act musical-comedy from StarKid Productions featuring 18 songs that is fast-moving and tightly-scripted with energetic, percussion-based music. The show combines campy humor, heart-warming sensitivity, and a fantastic modern message to create a sensational two-hour(ish) show that will leave audiences talking.
Is this just going to be a recreation of the original?
No, this won’t be a copy-paste of the original. The original show featured a cast of 11 plus Clark, our production will have a cast of 15. Additionally, the cast will be expected to put on two different versions of the show. Friday and Saturday performances will be using the original script and the Sunday matinee will feature a family-friendly school edit. The set, costumes, props, and puppets will be unique as well.
WARNING:
This play contains explicit language and adult content. Viewer discretion is advised. Consider viewing the Sunday matinee for the less-explicit version.
Sponsored by
Operating support is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
FIREBRINGER
Originally produced by StarKid Productions
Music and Lyrics by Meredith Stepien & Mark Swiderski
Book by Nick Lang, Matt Lang, & Brian Holden
Arranged by Clark Baxtresser & Pierce Siebers
What is Firebringer?
Firebringer is a two-act musical-comedy from StarKid Productions featuring 18 songs that is fast-moving and tightly-scripted with energetic, percussion-based music. The show combines campy humor, heart-warming sensitivity, and a fantastic modern message to create a sensational two-hour(ish) show that will leave audiences talking.
Is this just going to be a recreation of the original?
No, this won’t be a copy-paste of the original. The original show featured a cast of 11 plus Clark, our production will have a cast of 15. Additionally, the cast will be expected to put on two different versions of the show. Friday and Saturday performances will be using the original script and the Sunday matinee will feature a family-friendly school edit. The set, costumes, props, and puppets will be unique as well.
WARNING:
This play contains explicit language and adult content. Viewer discretion is advised. Consider viewing the Sunday matinee for the less-explicit version.
Sponsored by
Operating support is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
FIREBRINGER
Originally produced by StarKid Productions
Music and Lyrics by Meredith Stepien & Mark Swiderski
Book by Nick Lang, Matt Lang, & Brian Holden
Arranged by Clark Baxtresser & Pierce Siebers
What is Firebringer?
Firebringer is a two-act musical-comedy from StarKid Productions featuring 18 songs that is fast-moving and tightly-scripted with energetic, percussion-based music. The show combines campy humor, heart-warming sensitivity, and a fantastic modern message to create a sensational two-hour(ish) show that will leave audiences talking.
Is this just going to be a recreation of the original?
No, this won’t be a copy-paste of the original. The original show featured a cast of 11 plus Clark, our production will have a cast of 15. Additionally, the cast will be expected to put on two different versions of the show. Friday and Saturday performances will be using the original script and the Sunday matinee will feature a family-friendly school edit. The set, costumes, props, and puppets will be unique as well.
WARNING:
This play contains explicit language and adult content. Viewer discretion is advised. Consider viewing the Sunday matinee for the less-explicit version.
April 2024
The musical tells the story of a young man named Joseph living in the land of Canaan. His father’s favorite son, Joseph is a little spoiled. While the rest of his brothers are forced to wear sheepskin, he struts around in a fabulous rainbow-colored coat, a gift from his father. When his brothers have enough, they kidnap him, destroy his cherished coat and sell him into slavery. Joseph uses his dream-reading ability to talk with a Pharoah who appoints him Minister of Agriculture.
The musical tells the story of a young man named Joseph living in the land of Canaan. His father’s favorite son, Joseph is a little spoiled. While the rest of his brothers are forced to wear sheepskin, he struts around in a fabulous rainbow-colored coat, a gift from his father. When his brothers have enough, they kidnap him, destroy his cherished coat and sell him into slavery. Joseph uses his dream-reading ability to talk with a Pharoah who appoints him Minister of Agriculture.
The musical tells the story of a young man named Joseph living in the land of Canaan. His father’s favorite son, Joseph is a little spoiled. While the rest of his brothers are forced to wear sheepskin, he struts around in a fabulous rainbow-colored coat, a gift from his father. When his brothers have enough, they kidnap him, destroy his cherished coat and sell him into slavery. Joseph uses his dream-reading ability to talk with a Pharoah who appoints him Minister of Agriculture.