Dec 8, 2006 - Apr 29, 2007

• Slavery On Trial: The Long Road to Freedom, Gerald R. Ford Museum, 303 Pearl Street N.W. in Grand Rapids.
  Slavery on Trail: The Long Road to Freedom examines American slavery through the ordeal of Dred Scott, a slave who sued for his freedom. In 1857, the Supreme Court rejected his claim. inflaming passions both North and South, and forcing America to confront the contradiction that a nation born of liberty enslaved millions. On display are over 100 historical artifacts and documents from the Colonial period through the Civil War that tell the story of Slavery on Trial. (616)254-0400

Jan 2, 2007 - Jan 30, 2007

• 2007 Terryberry Gallery, St. Cecilia Music Society, 24 Ransom Avenue NE in Grand Rapids.
  Sylvia Krisoff, Gallery 1916. Located on the lower level of the St. Cecilia Music Society building, the Terryberry Gallery is an artist's delight and gallery goer's dream, featuring area and international artists in exhibits that rotate monthly. (616) 459-2224

Jan 14, 2007 - Feb 9, 2007

• Blood Footprints, Aquinas Art and Music Center Gallery on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  Aquinas College Art Exhibit. Judi Maggini, painter. Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 7:00pm; Friday, 10:00am to 4:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Free. 616-632-2845

Jan 14, 2007 - Feb 9, 2007

• Aquinas College Art Exhibit, Aquinas Art and Music Center on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  "Origins of Image Genetic Mapping in Oils." Judi Maggini, painter. Free. Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 7:00pm; Friday, 10:00am to 4:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 2:00pm to 6:00pm. 616-632-2845

Jan 14, 2007 -

• Opening Reception Aquinas College Art Exhibit, Aquinas Art and Music Center on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  2:00pm to 4:00pm. "Origins of Image Genetic Mapping in Oils." Judi Maggini, painter. Free. 616-632-2845

Jan 18, 2007 -

• Sexual Assault: Viewed Through Two Professions, Wege Student Center, Loutit Room on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  12:30pm to 1:30pm. Aquinas College Jane Hibbard Idema Women's Studies Center presentation. Speakers: Helen Brinkman, Kent County Prosecutor and Linda Rossman, YWCA Nurse Examiner. Nurse Examiner Rossman and Prosecutor Brinkman will discuss their differing, but equally important roles in assisting survivors of sexual assualt and raising awareness about this important issue. Sexual Assault information and resources will be available. Free. 616-632-2979

Jan 21, 2007 - Jan 22, 2007

• Club AQ, Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  2:45pm on Sunday and 12:30pm on Monday. Aquinas College AQ for high school seniors and their parents. For additional information , visit our website: aquinas.edu/admission. 616-632-2845

Jan 23, 2007 -

• 10th Annual St. Thomas Aquinas Week Tea & Lecture, Wege Student Center, Loutit Room on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  12:30pm to 1:30pm. Aquinas College Jane Hibbard Idema Women's Studies presentation. Speaker: Sister Mary Navarre, O.P., Ed.D., Aquinas Professor Emerita of Education. After returning from her trip to France, Sister Navarre will discuss her experiences there and what she learned about St. Dominic. Free. 616-632-2979

Jan 25, 2007 -

• Morality and Public Policy: How St. Thomas Aquinas Can Help us Navigate the Treacherous Waters of Relision and Public Life, Wege Student Center, Ballroom on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  12:30pm to 1:30pm. Aquinas College's 16th Annual St. Thomas Aquinas Week Lunch and Lecture. Speaker: Fr. Charles E. Bouchard, O.P., President, Aquinas Institute of Theology. Free. Sponsored byt Aquinas Campus Ministry. 616-632-2845

Jan 26, 2007 - May 13, 2007

• Patrick Dougherty, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  American sculptor Patrick Dougherty creates large-scale, architectonic sculptures composed of sticks, twigs, and branches. These temporary constructions have enthralled diverse audiences across North America and, most recently, Europe. Known primarily for outdoor projects, he has occasionally accepted the challenges of interior spaces. Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is honored to welcome Dougherty back to Grand Rapids, but on this unique occasion, for the transformation of the 2,500 square foot interior of the Balk Gallery rather than an outdoor location. Throughout January 2007, the sculptor will execute a colossal, site specific work in response to this gallery space. This unique masterwork will exist only for the duration of the exhibition. (616) 957-1580

Jan 26, 2007 - Apr 15, 2007

• Mathias Alten and Artists of Michigan, Grand Rapids Art Museum, 155 North Division Avenue in Grand Rapids.
  Mathias Alten and Artists of Michigan will feature more than eighty paintings by past and present artists of Michigan, and document more than one-hundred years of painting in the region. (616) 831-1000

Jan 27, 2007 -

• Athletic AQ Day, Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  9:00am. For High school juniors, seniors and their families. For additional information, visit our website: aquinas.edu/admissions. 616-632-2845

Jan 27, 2007 - Jan 28, 2007

• The 9th Annual Orchid Show, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  Hosted by the Grand Valley Orchid Society, this American Orchid Society judged show features displays by orchid societies, individuals and commercial growers throughout Michigan. Guests will enjoy stunning orchid displays, floral arrangements, collectibles and photography as well as lectures from experienced orchid growers. (616) 957-1580

Jan 29, 2007 - Feb 9, 2007

• The Clothesline Project: Bearing Witness to Domestic Violence, Wege Student Center, Lower Level Lounge on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  9:00am to 5:00pm. Aquinas College Jane Hibbard Idema Women's Studies Center presentation. Free. Co-sponsored by the Grand Rapids YWCA. 616-632-2979

Jan 31, 2007 -

• Schubertabend, Kretschmer Recital Hall, Aquinas Art and Music Center on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  Aquinas College Music Department presentation. Chamber music by the great romantic composer Franz Schubert, on the 210th anniversary of his birth featuring Aquinas Music Faculty and Students. Free. 616-632-2845

Feb 1, 2007 - Feb 28, 2007

• February Terryberry Gallery, St. Cecilia Music Society, 24 Ransom Avenue NE in Grand Rapids.
  Jim Johnson, Watercolor/pastel. Call for evening hours. Located on the lower level of the St. Cecilia Music Society building, the Terryberry Gallery is an artist's delight and gallery goer's dream, featuring area and international artists in exhibits that rotate monthly. (616) 459-2224.

Feb 1, 2007 - Feb 3, 2007

• The Most Massive Women Wins, Aquinas College Theatre Annex Student Theatre Laboratory on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  8:00pm. Aquinas College Theatre Students Laboratory Productions. The "Most Massive Women" by Mary Gallagher. Directed by Erin Clossen. Ticket prices: $5 General Admission and $3 Students. 616-456-6656

Feb 1, 2007 -

• Sensuality or Eroticism? Female Rappers on Sex, Gender and Subjectivity., Wege Student Center, Loutit Room on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  12:15pm to 1:15pm. Aquinas College Jane Hibbard Idema Women's Studies Center presentation. Speaker: Jennifer Young, Assistant Professor of English at Hope College. Young will explore the strategies female rappers use to claim space, proclaim their femininity and attain respect in a music world plagued by stigma and commercialism. Free. 616-632-2979

Feb 6, 2007 -

• Instilling Integrity: Honor Codes and Plagiarism, Aquinas College Wege Student Center Ballroom on campus in Grand Rapids.
  12:30pm - 1:20pm. Aquinas College Lecture Series. Speakers: Shellie Jeffries, Co-Director, Grace Hauenstein Library, Aquinas College and Jennifer Dawson, Assistant Professor of English. Bring your brown-bag lunch. Free. 616-632-2845

Feb 13, 2007 -

• Equality Bake Sale: Highlighting the Continuing Gender Income Gap, Lobby of the Academic Building on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  10:00am to 4:00pm. Aquinas College Jane Hibbard Idema Women's Studies Center presentation. 616-632-2979

Feb 15, 2007 - Feb 25, 2007

• The Glass Menagerie, Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1703 Robinson Road, S.E. in Grand Rapids.
  Aquinas College Theatre Program presents "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams. Directed by Paul Little, Ph.D. Tickets: $10 general admissions, $8 faculty/staff/Marywood and $4 students. 616-456-6656

Feb 18, 2007 - Mar 23, 2007

• Aquinas College Annual Student Art Show, Aquinas College Wege Student Cetner Ballroom on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  2:00 to 4:00pm on Sunday - Opening Reception. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 7:00pm; Friday, 10:00am to 4:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Free. 616-456-6656

Feb 18, 2007 - Mar 23, 2007

• Aquinas College Annual Student Art Show, Aquinas Art and Music Center Gallery on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 7:00pm; Friday, 10:00am to 4:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 to 6:00pm. Free. NOTE: Gallery closed Saturday, march 3 through Sunday, March 11. 616-632-2845

Feb 20, 2007 -

• Course Connect Best Practices, Aquinas College Wege Student Center Ballroom on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  12:30pm to 1:20pm. Aquinas College Lecture Series. Speaker: Susan English, Aquinas Assistant Professor of Education. Bring your brown-bag lunch. Free. 616-456-6656

Feb 28, 2007 -

• Broadway Revue, Moose Café in the Aquinas Cook Carriage House on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  9:30pm. Aquinas College Music Department presentation. Free. 616-456-6656

Mar 1, 2007 - Apr 30, 2007

• Foremost’s Butterflies Are Blooming, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  Meijer Gardens and Foremost Insurance Group present the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibit in the United States. More than 6000 butterflies from more than fifty species of South American, Central American and Asian origin, in addition to some community favorites fly free in the Lena Meijer Conservatory. Special activities for families will be offered each weekend in conjunction with the exhibit. (616)957-1580

Mar 6, 2007 -

• Great Artist - Emanuel Ax, St. Cecilia Music Society, 24 Ransom Avenue NE in Grand Rapids.
  The annual Great Artist gala brings to Royce Auditorium the internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso Emanuel Ax, renowned not only for his poetic temperament and unsurpassed virtuosity, but also for the exceptional breadth of his performing activity. The evening begins at 6:30pm with an elegant hors d’oeuvres reception, continues with the concert at 8pm and concludes with a reception featuring an array of delicious desserts. (616) 459-2224

Mar 13, 2007 -

• March Bach's Lunch, St. Cecilia Music Society, 24 Ransom Avenue NE in Grand Rapids.
  St. Cecilia Music Society feature for March is The Serenaders a women's vocal trio. Bring your own lunch, free to the public. (616) 459-2224

Mar 15, 2007 -

• Dilemmas of Feminist Work in Political Science, Aquinas College Wege Student Center Ballroom on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  12:30 to 1:15pm. Aquinas College Jane Hibbard Idema Women's Studies Center presents. Speaker: Molly Patterson, Aquinas Assistant Professor of Political Science. Patterson will share her findings in her dissertation related to Democratic Theory. Bring your brown-bag lunch. Free. 616-632-2845

Mar 18, 2007 -

• Spring Choral Concert, Basilica of St. Adalert, 701 Fourth Street NW in Grand Rapids.
  4:00pm. Aquinas College Music Department presents the Aquinas Chorus, Chamber Choir and Valenti Handbell Ensemble. Free. 616-632-2913

Mar 19, 2007 -

• Folias Latin Dance Project, Kretschmer Recital Hall, Aquinas Art and Music Center on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  7:30pm. Aquinas College Music Department. A concert of new works by percussionist Scott Harding and guitarist Andrew Bergeron for flutes, guitar and percussion. $5 per person. 616-632-2845

Mar 20, 2007 -

• Aquinas College Contemporary Writers Series, Wege Student Center Ballroom on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  7:30pm.. Linda Pastan, former poet laureate of Maryland and recipient of numerous literary awards. Sponsored by Kate Pew Wolters. Free. 616-632-2845

Mar 22, 2007 -

• Faculty Tandem Poetry Reading, Aquinas Cook Carriage House, Moose Cafe on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  7:00pm. Aquinas College Jane Hibbard Idema Women's Studies Center. Aquinas faculty members will read their published poetry. Readers: Michaleen Kelly, Ph.D., Aquinas Professor of Philosopy; Vicki McMillan, Assistant Professor of English; and Miriam Pederson, Associate Porfessor of English. Free. 616-632-2979

Mar 23, 2007 -

• Fine Arts AQ Day, Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  9:00am. Aquinas College Fine Arts AQ Day for high school juniors, seniors and their families. For information, visit our Web site: aquinas.edu/admissions. 616-632-2845

Mar 23, 2007 - Mar 25, 2007

• The Pirates of Penzance, Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1703 Robinson Road, S.E. in Grand Rapids.
  8:00pm, Friday and Saturday, 2:00pm on Sunday. Aquinas College Theatre Program presentation by Gilbert and Sullivan, a production partnered with Cornerstone University. Directed by Jennifer Hunter, Cornerstone Assistant Professor of Theatre. 616-456-6656

Mar 25, 2007 -

• Aquinas Band and Chamber Strings Concert, Kretschmer Recital Hall, Aquinas Art and Music Center on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  4:00pm. Aquinas College Music Department presentation. Free. 616-632-2845

Mar 27, 2007 -

• America's Energy Future, Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1703 Robinson S.E. in Grand Rapids.
  4:00pm to 5:30pm. The Wege Foundation and Aquinas College Eleventh Annual Lecture of the Wege Foundation Speaker Series. Speaker: Denis Hayes, President and CEO of The Bullitt Foundation, Seattle, Washington, Time Magazine "Hero of the Planet," and National Coordinator of the first Earth Day. Reception immediately to follow. Free. 616-632-2845

Mar 29, 2007 - Apr 1, 2007

• The Pirates of Penzance, Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1703 Robinson Road, S.E. in Grand Rapids.
  8:00pm, Friday and Saturday, 2:00pm on Sunday. Aquinas College Theatre Program presentation by Gilbert and Sullivan, a production partnered with Cornerstone University. Directed by Jennifer Hunter, Cornerstone Assistant Professor of Theatre. 616-456-6656

Apr 1, 2007 - May 6, 2007

• Aquinas College Bachelor of Fine Arts Show, Aquinas Art and Music Center Gallery on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 7:00pm; Friday, 10:00am to 4:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Free. NOTE: Gallery closed Saturday, April 6 to Monday, April 9. 616-632-8900

Apr 12, 2007 - Apr 15, 2007

• The High Rise: A Comedy in Mask, Aquinas College in Grand Rapids.
  Thursday through Saturday at 8:00pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00pm. Aquinas College Theatre Program presents The High Rise: A Comedy in Mask by Aquinas College Students. Directed by Todd Espeland and Allison Williams, creators of and participants in Commedia Zuppa. Tickets: $8 General Admission; $6 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Marywood; $4 Students. 616-456-6656

Apr 14, 2007 -

• Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, W.K. Kellogg Auditorium in Battle Creek..
  7:30pm. Aquinas College Chorus performs with the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra. 616-632-2413

Apr 15, 2007 -

• Aquinas Spring Concert, Kretschmer Recital Hall, Aquiinas Art and Music Center on campus in Grand Rapids.
  Presented by the Aquinas College Music Department. Free. 616-632-8900

Apr 17, 2007 -

• Creating the Landscape of Home, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  Yost Garden Lecture “Creating the Landscape of Home” Featuring Julie Moir Messervy April 17, 2007 at 7pm. The pioneering vision of landscape designer Julie Moir Messervy is to create outdoor sanctuaries that feed the spirit. Her innovative approach to composing gardens of beauty and meaning has triggered a national dialogue that is furthering the evolution of landscape design. (616) 957-1580

Apr 19, 2007 -

• Spring Jazz Night, Kretschmer Recital Hall in the Aquinas Art and Music Center on campus in Grand Rapids.
  2:00pm. Aquinas College Music Department presentation. 616-632-8900

Apr 20, 2007 -

• AQ Day, Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  9:00am. Aquinas College AQ Day for high school juniors, seniors and their families. 616-632-8900

Apr 20, 2007 -

• World Premiere of Contemplating the Heavens, Kretschmer Recital Hall in the Aquinas Art and Music Center on campus in Grand Rapids.
  8:00pm. Aquinas College Music Department Event. A concert featuring the original works of Steve Talaga, jazz composer and Linda Nemec Forster, poet. Cost: Aduls $7 and Student/Seniors $5. 616-632-8900

May 10, 2007 - May 12, 2007

• Great Gardens Plant Sale, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  This spectacular annual event includes more than 1000 varieties of specialty and hard-to-find perennials for avid and novice gardeners. Guests will experience a wide variety of perennials and annual plants and have the opportunity to be the first to purchase the latest varieties. Michigan State University Extension Service Master Gardeners will be on hand to help with questions. (616) 957-1580

May 12, 2007 - May 13, 2007

• Michigan All-State Bonsai Show, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  Hosted by the West Michigan Bonsai Club, the ninth annual show features bonsai by six Michigan bonsai clubs gathered to display the finest specimens from their bonsai collections. There will be ongoing exhibits, workshops, lectures, demonstrations by bonsai experts and bonsai trees for sale. (616) 957-1580

May 16, 2007 -

• Aquinas Emeritus College Evening, Wege Student Center on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  6:00pm. Evening honoring Lyle Morrison, Aquinas College Trustee and Community Leader. Cost: $150 per person. 616-632-2430

May 23, 2007 - May 25, 2007

• Aquinas College Haiti Garage Sale, Aquinas College Gate House, 1605 Robinson Road, S.E. in Grand Rapids.
  9:00am to 4:00pm. The funds raised benefit Haitian Teachers at the Aquinas sister school in Borel, Haiti. Sponsored by Aquinas Campus Ministry 616-632-2488

May 26, 2007 - Sep 2, 2007

• The Amazing Chocolate Tree, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  The Amazing Chocolate Tree is an exploration into the major elements of the cacao tree—the source of chocolate, taking you from beginnings through an actual chocolate factory. (616) 957-1580

May 26, 2007 - May 27, 2007

• The Iris Show, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  This judged show, hosted by the Iris Club of West Michigan, features a variety of specimen blooms and iris flower arrangements. Members will be on-hand to answer questions about growing iris. (616) 957-1580

Jun 1, 2007 - Jun 3, 2007

• Festival of the Arts, Downtown Grand Rapids.
  Free festival featuring continuous live diverse music, children's activities and performance by theater groups. Plus art, video and photography displays and ethnic food booths. (616) 459-1300

Jun 8, 2007 - Sep 3, 2007

• Sophie Ryder, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  British sculptor Sophie Ryder is one of the most original and prodigious sculptors working today. Her unique animal and hybrid imagery in wire and bronze is complimented by extensive investigations in drawing, collage and prints. Highly versatile, her lively, often humorous and tender insights into the human condition and relationship with animals have gained widespread critical acclaim. Although well known in her native England, and throughout Europe and Canada, this is her first major museum exhibition in the United States. Important examples of the artist’s work in a variety of media and in varying scale will be presented. Central to the exhibition will be the recently completed masterwork, Introspective. This exhibition is organized by Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in cooperation with the artist and the Osborne Samuel Gallery, London. (616) 957-1580

Jun 14, 2007 -

• Daylily Show, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  The Grand Valley Daylily Society hosts this display of hundreds of specimen blooms. Striking as they are, each daylily blossom lasts one day only and so will the show. (616) 957-1580

Jun 16, 2007 - Jun 17, 2007

• The Spring Rose Show, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  The Grand Valley Rose Society will be hosting this judged show, which will feature many types of roses including hybrid teas, floribundas, old garden roses and miniature roses. Specimen blooms will be exhibited in vases and floral arrangements will also be featured. (616) 957-1580

Jul 20, 2007 - Jul 22, 2007

• The Standard Flower Show, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  The Kent Garden Club presents a beautiful array of cut flowers that will be on display for this weekend of floral fun. This is a judged show, and the public is encouraged to participate. In addition to stunning floral arrangements, there will also be an artistic crafts section and an extensive horticulture section featuring perennials, annuals, herbs, house plants, container gardens and more. (616) 957-1580

Aug 25, 2007 - Aug 26, 2007

• The Dahlia Show, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  The Grand Valley Dahlia Society will host this regional, judged show. Dahlia growers from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan will enter their finest dahlias. An impressive variety of flower types and sizes will be on display. (616) 957-1580

Sep 1, 2007 - Sep 2, 2007

• The Fall Rose Show, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  The Grand Valley Rose Society hosts a judged show featuring numerous species of roses including hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, old garden roses, polyanthas and miniature roses. Exhibitors will display specimen blooms in vases and floral arrangements. (616) 957-1580

Sep 16, 2007 -

• Aquinas College Music Joint Recital, Kretschmer Recital Hall on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  4:00pm. Featuring instrumental piano and voice faculty. Free. 616-632-2845

Sep 17, 2007 -

• Breast Health and How You Can Help With the Susan G. Koman Foundation, Wege Center on the Aquinas College Campus in Grand Rapids.
  12:30 to 1:30pm. Aquinas College Jane Hibbard Idema Women's Studies Center Event. Speakers: Kim Quigg, RNC, NP and Veron ica Beitner, Aquinas Health Center. Free. 616-632-2845

Sep 18, 2007 -

• What's the Deal with Deal or No Deal? The Matehmatics Concerning the Game., Wege Center on the Aquinas College Campus in Grand Rapids.
  12:30 to 1:30pm. Aquinas College Lecture Series. Speaker: Joseph Spencer, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor, Mathematics. Free. 616-632-2845

Sep 20, 2007 -

• Aquinas College Contemporary Writers Series, Wege Center on the Aquinas College Campus in Grand Rapids.
  7:30pm. Jack Driscoll, Poet and Author. Free. 616-632-2845

Sep 22, 2007 -

• Aquinas College Chamber Choir Concert, Kretschmer Recital Hall, Art and Music Center on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  7:30pm. Free 616-632-2845

Sep 27, 2007 -

• Getting Off: Pornography and the End of Masculinity, Donnelly Center on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  7:00pm. Aquinas College Jane Hibbard Idema Women's Studies Center Event. Speaker: Robert Jensen, Professor of Journalism, University of Texas at Austin and Author of a book by the same name. Co-sponsored by the West Michigan Community Media Center. Free. 616-632-2845

Sep 28, 2007 - Dec 31, 2007

• George Rickey: A Retrospective, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  George Rickey is internationally regarded as among the most inventive and influential sculptors of the 20th century. His iconic kinetic works were the outgrowth of experiments with wire and metal that began during his service in World War II. By the late 1950s and 1960s he reduced sculptural forms to simple, geometric shapes and largely limited his materials to stainless steel; his fascination with movement resulted from precise engineering studies. His minimalist forms and carefully arranged compositions move effortlessly in response to air currents. By the early 1970s his reputation was secured leading to commissions and exhibitions across Europe, North America and Asia. His success is foundational to genre of kinetic art. This retrospective exhibition is the first of its kind following the artist’s death and will survey six decades of the artist’s work. Approximately thirty interior and twenty exterior works will be included. A major, fully-illustrated catalogue will accompany the exhibition. (616) 957-1580

Sep 29, 2007 - Sep 30, 2007

• Aqunias Homecoming Weekend, Aquinas College in Grand Rapids.
  Aquinas College Music Department Events. 11:00 to 4:00pm: Bettle of the Bands in the Art and Music Center Amphitheatre. 1:00 to 4:00pm, Art and Music Center Open House. 2:00pm: Aquinas Jazz Band, "In the Tent," directed by Dr. Paul Brewer. Free. 616-632-2845

Oct 2, 2007 -

• Intervention as Nonprofit Mission, Aquinas College Wege Center Ballroom on campus in Grand Rapids.
  12:30 to 1:30pm. Aquinas College Lecture Series. Speaker: Bruce Nanzer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Political Science and Director of Community Leadership. Free. 616-632-2845

Oct 4, 2007 - Oct 6, 2007

• Gimme, Gimme…That Thing Called Love!, Aquinas Performing Arts Center, 1705 Robinson Road SE in Grand Rapids..
  8:00pm. Aquinas Theatre Department presentation by Amy Persons and the Musical Theatre Workshop. All tickets are general admission $5. 616-456-6656

Oct 6, 2007 - Oct 7, 2007

• Fall Family Day & Herb Fest, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  The Midwest Michigan Herb Association will display a variety of herbs and provide demonstrations and lectures on growing and using herbs. Held in Michigan’s Farm Garden, this fun filled weekend will include a variety of herb products on sale and activities including exploring aromatherapy, make-your-own herbal tea and soaps and how to preserve herbs for winter use. (616) 957-1580

Oct 7, 2007 -

• Chorus, Chamber Choir and Valenti Handbell Ensemble, Aquinas Art and Music Center Gallery in Grand Rapids..
  4:00pm. Aquinas Fall Choral Concert. Free. 616-632-2845

Oct 7, 2007 - Nov 9, 2007

• Aquinas College Art Exhibit., Aquinas Art and Music Center Gallery in Grand Rapids..
  Opening Reception Sunday, October 7 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Photographer Steve Nelson. Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 7:00pm; Friday, 10:00am to 4:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 200pm to 6:00pm. Free.

Oct 9, 2007 -

• Easting Disorders: A Crisis in Eating and Weight, Aquinas College Wege Center, Loutit Room in Grand Rapids.
  12:30pm to 1:30pm. Aquinas College Jane HibbardI Idema Women's Studies Center Event. Speaker: Barbara Homrich, Clinical Psychologist and Substance Abuse Program Director, Claystone Clinical Associates. Free. 616-632-2845

Oct 13, 2007 - Oct 14, 2007

• The Fall Bonsai Show, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE in Grand Rapids.
  West Michigan Bonsai Club members will display their bonsai trees, many in full fall color. Guests can observe club members demonstrate the art of bonsai. (616) 957-1580

Oct 28, 2007 -

• Chorus Concert, Kretschmer Recital Hall, Art and Musci Center on the Aquinas College campus in Grand Rapids.
  4:00pm. Free. 616-632-2845

Oct 30, 2007 -

• Sustain Your Brain: The Power of One, Aquinas College Wege Center Ballroom in Grand Rapids.
  12:30pm to 1:30pm. Aquinas College Lecture Series. Speaker: Deborah Steketee, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Sustainable Business and Rob Bajema, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Biology. Free. 616-632-2845

May 15, 2008 - May 18, 2008

• West Michigan Bluegrass Association Mayfest, Kent County Fairgrounds, Lowell, Michigan.
  Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper,The Williams Family,The DooDads, Black Canyon, Just Jammin,and many other excellent performers--weekend camping $10.00 night---tickets $25.00 Barn sale--bake sale. Food, fun and friends. www.wmbma.org for more information Dave Simmonds (616)897-6220

Sep 26, 2008 - Sep 27, 2008

• The Red Flannel Festival!, Cedar Springs.
  The 2008 Theme is “Catching the Red Flannel Fever!” (616) 696-2662

Sep 27, 2008 - Oct 5, 2008

• Red Flannel Festival, Cedar Springs, Michigan - Always the last weekend in September and the first weekend in October! SATURDAY, OCT. 4 is the 69th Annual RF Festival!.
  Over 30 family friendly events, most are free! Go to www.redflannelfestival.org for a complete schedule! Giant Arts & Crafts, Marketplace, Scheer's Lumberjack Show, Grand Parade, Children's Parade, Grand Lodge with LIVE entertainment, CAR SHOW and MUCH MORE! 616-696-2662

Dec 12, 2009 -

• Another Breakfast at the Zoo, John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids.
  Saturday, December 12 starting 8:30am join us for an all you can eat pancake breakfast. Come and enjoy quality time with the man in red. Then enjoy Christmas for the animals from 10am to 2pm. Phone for reservations. 616-336-4326

Dec 12, 2009 -

• Homestead Holiday, Blandford Nature Center, Grand Rapids.
  Horse-drawn wagon rides with sleigh bells, carols, make-and-take holiday crafts, historical buildings by candlelight and plenty of holiday cheer! Call for more information (616) 735-6240

Jan 25, 2010 - Jan 25, 2010

• Soup's On for All!, The B.O.B., downtown Grand Rapids, 20 Monrow Ave. NW.
  God’s Kitchen: Soup’s On For All! at the B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids. This fundraiser for Catholic Charities West Michigan’s food program at God’s Kitchen encourages guests to partake in a selection of soups, breads and desserts as well as taking home a hand painted bowl as a reminder that hunger happens everyday. For more information, visit www.soupsonforall.org. www.soupsonforall.org

Jun 23, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010

• Milk Mustache Mobile Tour Comes to Grand Rapids!, 6/23 - Muskegon Summer Celebration - Muskegon, MI 6/24 - John Ball Zoo - Grand Rapids, MI 6/25 - John Ball Zoo - Grand Rapids, MI.
  At the “Milk the Moment” Tour events in Grand Rapids residents can: • Pose for celebrity-inspired souvenir Milk Mustache photos • “Aim” toward good health by participating in a football toss activity that focuses on the importance of eating healthy and physical activity • Explore an interactive display that puts milk head-to-head with other dinnertime beverage choices • Interact with a local registered dietitian about the benefits of milk and how it can help build strong families • Sample ice-cold lowfat and fat free milk from local dairies: Country Fresh and Prairie Farms Dairies • “Pass the Gallon” through Facebook to benefit Feeding America and ensure all moms can help build strong families with milk • Receive an exclusive, behind-the-scenes peek at the latest news from the campaign, including welcome messages from Milk Mustache celebrities FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information visit whymilk.com or contact Megan Greve at 414-828-2238 or mgreve@webershandwick.com.