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A whole new season of events awaits your enjoyment, from art exhibitions to music, dance and theatre performances.

 

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Upcoming Events

7/6 Sunday 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
14th Annual Cook International Carillon Concert Series
Performance by carillonneur Carlo van Ulft from Illinois read more
Location: Cook Carillon Plaza, GVSU Allendale Campus

7/9 Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
8th Annual Beckering Family Carillon Concert Series
Performance by Jeremy Chesman from Missouri State University read more
Location: Lacks International Plaza, Richard M. DeVos Center, Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus

7/13 Sunday 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
14th Annual Cook International Carillon Concert Series
Performance by carillonneur Julia Ann Walton from Michigan read more
Location: Cook Carillon Plaza, GVSU Allendale Campus

7/16 Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
8th Annual Beckering Family Carillon Concert Series
Performance by Helen Hofmeister Hawley read more
Location: Lacks International Plaza, Richard M. DeVos Center, Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus

7/20 Sunday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
GVSU International Trumpet Seminar Collage Concert
Fourth Annual Grand Valley State University Trumpet Seminar Collage Concert. Admission: $5.00 at the door. For more information, please call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsutrumpets.org/seminar read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

7/20 Sunday 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
14th Annual Cook International Carillon Concert Series
Performance by the GVSU Carillon Collaborative read more
Location: Cook Carillon Plaza, GVSU Allendale Campus

7/21 Monday 7:00 PM
GVSU International Trumpet Seminar: Vincent DiMartino, trumpet
GVSU International Trumpet Seminar presents special guest artist Vincent DiMartino. Admission: $10 at the door. For more information, please call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsutrumpets.org/seminar read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

7/22 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
GVSU International Trumpet Seminar: Zhonghui Dai, trumpet
Performance by the principal trumpet of the National Symphony Orchestra of China for more than ten years. Admission: $5.00 at the door. For more information, please call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsutrumpets.org/seminar read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

7/23 Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
8th Annual Beckering Family Carillon Concert Series
Performance by Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, Grand Valley's university carillonneur read more
Location: Lacks International Plaza, Richard M. DeVos Center, Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus

7/23 Wednesday 7:00 PM
GVSU International Trumpet Seminar: Matthias Kamps and Bert Langenkamp
Kamps is princpal trumpet of the Berlin Comic Opera. Langenkamp is a member of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and is principal trumpet of the North Holland Symphony Orchestra. Admission: $5.00 at the door. For more information, please call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsutrumpets.org/seminar read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

7/24 Thursday 7:00 PM
GVSU International Trumpet Seminar: Erden Bilgen & students from Turkey
In 1991 Bilgen was awarded the "State Soloist" title from the Turkish Ministry of Culture, the only brass player to receive this honor. Admission: $5.00 at the door. For more information, please call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsutrumpets.org/seminar read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

7/25 Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
GVSU International Trumpet Seminar presents Drum and Brass
Renowned trumpeters from around the world will perform alongside percussionists. Admission: $5.00 at the door. For more information, please call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsutrumpets.org/seminar read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

7/27 Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
GVSU International Trumpet Seminar Closing Concert
Participants range in age from 14-30 years old and hail from China, Turkey, Germany and throughout the United States. Admission: $5.00 at the door. For more information, please call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsutrumpets.org/seminar read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

7/27 Sunday 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
14th Annual Cook International Carillon Concert Series
Cook International Carillon Concert Series presents carillonneur John Courter from Kentucky. read more
Location: Cook Carillon Plaza, GVSU Allendale Campus

7/30 Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
8th Annual Beckering Family Carillon Concert Series
Performance by John Courter, from Berea College in Kentucky read more
Location: Lacks International Plaza, Richard M. DeVos Center, Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus

8/3 Sunday 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
14th Annual Cook International Carillon Concert Series
Performance by Lee Cobb from Florida. read more
Location: Cook Carillon Plaza, GVSU Allendale Campus.

8/10 Sunday 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
14th Annual Cook International Carillon Concert Series
Performance by Ronald Kressman, carillonneur from Michigan read more
Location: Cook Carillon Plaza, GVSU Allendale Campus

8/17 Sunday 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
14th Annual Cook International Carillon Concert Series
Performance by Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, Grand Valley's university carillonneur read more
Location: Cook Carillon Plaza, GVSU Allendale Campus.

9/8 Monday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fall Arts Celebration 2008. Debut: A Department of Music Collaboration
A collaboration of faculty and students celebrating new faculty members in the Department of Music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

9/12 Friday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dance Solo Concert
For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

9/13 Saturday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dance Solo Concert
For more information, call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

9/17 Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Arts at Noon Series: The Eybler Quartet
This ensemble from Toronto plays on period string instruments and explores first century works. read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus

9/22 Monday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Artist-Faculty Series: Danny Phipps, bassoon
Performing with Phipps will be members of the Perugino String Quartet in music by Stamitz, Danzi and Jancourt. read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus

9/24 Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Arts at Noon Series: Carlos de la Barrera, guitar
This concert will feature a program of Hispanic music, in an event co-sponored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month. read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus

9/24 Wednesday 7:00 PM
Fall Arts Celebration 2008: Distinguished Academic Lecturer
Stephen Greenblatt, Ph.D., presents "Cultural Mobility: The Strange Case of Shakespeare's Cardenio." read more
Location: L.V. Eberhard Center, 2nd floor, 301 W. Fulton, Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus

9/30 Tuesday 6:30 PM
GVSU Writers Series: Peter Ho Davies
Fiction writer Peter Ho Davies of the MFA Program in Creative Writing at the University of Michigan read more
Location: Alumni House, Allendale Campus

10/1 Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Arts at Noon Series: The Kapell Trio
Now in it's second year, the Kapell Trio has appeared in concerts in the Midwest, in addition to being ensemble-in-residence at the International Music Academy in Pilsen, Czech Republic. read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus

10/7 Tuesday 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fall Arts Celebration 2008: Art Gallery Exhibit
"Separation as Together: Soonjung Hong and Eunmee Lee, Korean Ceramists at GVSU." Renowned Korean artists present work created during the first GVSU International Ceramic Workshop during this premiere exhibition. read more
Location: GVSU Art Gallery, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

10/8 Wednesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Jazz Orchestra
Tim Froncek directs the GVSU Jazz Orchestra. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

10/11 Saturday 1:00 PM
Mindgating - a Cinematic Tailgating Party
A free film festival and discussion on the legacy of William James College are planned as part of Homecoming 2008 festivities. read more
Location: Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus

10/12 Sunday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Barry D. Martin conducts the Grand Valley Symphonic Wind Ensemble. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

10/12 Sunday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Concert Band
Kevin Tutt conducts a performance by Grand Valley's Concert Band. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

10/15 Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Arts at Noon Series: Ensemble Montage
This concert is a celebration of the great Elliot Carter. read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus

10/17 Friday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Symphony Orchestra
Henry Duitman conducts GVSU Symphony Orchestra. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

10/19 Sunday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Choral Concert
Choral Concert read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

10/19 Sunday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Choral Concert
Choral Concert read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

10/22 Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Arts at Noon Series: Mind's Eye
This quartet plays original jazz with an edge, combining diverse backgrounds and collective talent. read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus

10/24 Friday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fall Arts Celebration 2008: Dance Across America "Coast-to-Coast"
"Coast-to-Coast" features the choreography of Michael Phillips from the Pascal Rioult Dance Company of New York City and noted Los Angeles choreographer Thang Dao. Tickets required. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

10/25 Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fall Arts Celebration 2008: Dance Stars Across America "Coast-to-Coast"
"Coast-to-Coast" features the choreography of Michael Phillips from the Pascal Rioult Dance Company of New York City and Los Angeles choreographer Thang Dao. Tickets required. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

10/29 Wednesday 7:00 PM
Fall Arts Celebration 2008: Poetry Night
"An Evening of Poetry and Conversation with Natasha Tretheway and Paul Muldoon." Two Pulitzer Prize-winning poets, one Mississippi-born, the other a native of Northern Ireland, share their works and visions through the lens of history. read more
Location: L.V. Eberhard Center, 2nd floor, 301 W. Fulton St., Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus

11/3 Monday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Free Play 13: Jacqueline Leclair, oboe
Free admission. For more information, please call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

11/5 Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Arts at Noon Series: David Hall, marimba
David Hall is one of America's leading marimba performers and winner of the 1998 LHS International Marimba Competition. read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus

11/12 Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Arts at Noon Series: Gregory Crowell, organ
A beloved faculty member at Grand Valley, Dr. Crowell will perform on the monumental Jay and Betty Van Andel organ at the Cook-DeWitt Center. read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus

11/16 Sunday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Early Music Ensemble: Pablo Mahave-Veglia, director
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

11/16 Sunday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
New Music Ensemble
The acclaimed GVSU New Music Ensemble performs under the direction of Bill Ryan. Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Large Dance Studio, 1600 Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

11/23 Sunday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bandorama
Bandoroma features highlights from the 2008 Laker Marching Band season. Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

11/25 Tuesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Symphony Orchestra
Henry Duitman conducts a performance by the GVSU Symphony Orchestra. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

12/2 Tuesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Symphonic Wind Ensemble: Barry D. Martin, conductor
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

12/3 Wednesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Choral Concert
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

12/4 Thursday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Choral Concert
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

12/5 Friday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Concert Band: Kevin Tutt, conductor.
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

1/27 Tuesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Artist-Faculty Series: Pablo Mahave-Veglia, cello
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music read more
Location: Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

2/6 Friday 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Opera Theatre: Candide
Tickets required. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

2/7 Saturday 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Opera Theatre: Candide
Tickets required. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

2/8 Sunday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
GVSU Opera Theatre: Candide
Tickets required. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

2/14 Saturday 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Opera Theatre: Candide
Tickets required. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

2/15 Sunday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
GVSU Opera Theatre: Candide
Tickets required. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

2/19 Thursday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Artist-Faculty Series: MingHuan Xu, violin, and Winston Choi, piano.
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music read more
Location: Cook-DeWitt Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

2/22 Sunday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
18th Annual High School Honors Band Concert with GVSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

2/22 Sunday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Choral Concert
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

2/23 Monday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Concert Band: Kevin Tutt, conductor
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

2/24 Tuesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Symphony Orchestra: Henry Duitman, conductor
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

2/25 Wednesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Choral Concert
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

3/20 Friday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Free Play 16: So Percussion
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Large Dance Studio, 1600 Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

4/1 Wednesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU New Music Ensemble: Bill Ryan, director
The acclaimed GVSU New Music Ensemble, under the direction of Bill Ryan, will give a free performance. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit http://newmusicensemble.org. read more
Location: Large Dance Studio, 1600 Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

4/3 Friday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Spring Dance Concert
Tickets required. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

4/4 Saturday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Spring Dance Concert
Tickets required. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

4/5 Sunday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
GVSU Spring Dance Concert
Tickets required. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

4/8 Wednesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Choral Concert
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

4/10 Friday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Symphony Orchestra: Henry Duitman, conductor
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

4/11 Saturday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Percussion Ensemble: Greg Secor, director
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

4/13 Monday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble: Barry D. Martin, conductor
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

4/14 Tuesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Concert Band and University Band
Concert Band conducted by Kevin Tutt and University Band conducted by Kevin York. Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus

4/15 Wednesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
GVSU Choral Concert
Free admission. For more information call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. read more
Location: Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus